61 results
Elementary ELA test prep cultural activities
Theme: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features one theme.• Students must match each theme from the word bank to a passage.• Student will also underline sentences that helped
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this COMPLETE ELA BUNDLE with a Native American flair!FEATURES• Twenty-four different worksheets aligned to Common Core Standards. Three worksheets per skill. Each worksheet has four short stories on it. A total of 96 leveled short stories to help students understand setting, theme, author's purpose, and more!• Student will also underline sentences that helped him or her find the answer. This will allow
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
December Holidays Differentiated Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities
⭐️ Perfect for teaching about different cultures and how different holidays are celebrated, this resource includes differentiated passages and associated activities that focus on the history and traditions of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. Bundle includes a Boxing Day BONUS FILE.⭐️ These texts are differentiated and can be used for students from the 1st grade to the 5th grade. This resource also includes a prereading activity, comprehension questions, and Hanukkah themed children's writing cr
Grades:
1st - 5th
ESPERANZA RISING MEXICAN REVOLUTION POWERPOINT: ENGAGE NY MODULE 1 COMMON CORE
This is a 21-slide powerpoint presentation that provides captioned photographs relating to key figures and ideas of the Mexican Revolution. This provides students with the necessary background of life in Mexico at the time of Esperanza.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th
Fluency Task Cards {St. Patrick: Luck of the Irish Facts}
I have enjoyed getting fluency centers up and running in my classroom so much, that I have decided to try making some of my own fluency resources...although there are a lot of great fluency center resources out there.
This is a set of fluency task cards based on St. Patrick's day & Ireland facts. There are 2 sets of 18 cards for a total of 36 cards. Use these two sets anytime during the month of March and anytime you are studying Cultural Celebrations or Countries Around the World. Each
Grades:
2nd - 6th, Higher Education, Staff
Narrator: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? COMMON-CORE ALIGNED assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features a different narrator. • Students must match each narrator from the word bank to a passage.• St
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
"No Stuff" by Eloise Greenfield - Harriet Tubman Poem and Questions
Evidence Based Selected Response (EBSR) questions to use with the poem "No Stuff" by Eloise Greenfield. "No Stuff" shares Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and her heroic acts to help over 300 other enslaved people escape to the North on the Underground Railroad.
No Stuff Poem and Questions by Shana Sterkin is licensed under a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Mardi Gras Literary Analysis Task
Do you want to give your students some test prep practice in a fun way? Look no further than this new literary analysis pack! This pack is formatted to look like LEAP and PARCC test practices, but it is Mardi Gras themed, which makes it more fun for students! The pack includes two original literary passages, three two-part questions for each passage, and a writing prompt. Don't miss out on this fun activity!
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Philosophy for Kids - Open Ended Questions for Higher Order Thinking grades 4-6
There are 67 questions in the attached PDF. The questions have no true right and wrong answer so children enjoy writing their thoughts and sharing them with the group. I've used these questions in small groups and as a whole class activity. They are great to challenge your children to use critical thinking skills and active listening/critique skills when you have the children share their work.
On the first page of the document, you'll find a helpful short answer response format using the acrony
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Philosophy for Kids - Open Ended Questions for Higher Order Thinking Grades 1-3
There are 33 questions in the attached PDF. The questions have no true right and wrong answer so children enjoy writing their thoughts and sharing them with the group. I've used these questions in small groups and as a whole class activity. They are great to challenge your children to use critical thinking skills and active listening/critique skills when you have the children share their work.
On the first page of the document, you'll find a helpful short answer response format using the acrony
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Black History Month: Drawing Conclusions Bundle + Bonus MLK!
This is a bundle of our Black History Month drawing conclusions worksheets. Each set teaches inference skills and vocabulary common to the topic, as well as interesting key biographical information about the historical figure. Each page ends with a writing prompt based on the information studied.
This bundle includes drawing conclusions pages for the following:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
George Washington Carver
Sojourner Truth
Hank Aaron
Mary McLeod Bethune
Frederick Douglass
Jackie Robinson
H
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
St Patrick's Day ELA Escape Room
St. Patrick's Day ELA Escape Room Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure this St. Patrick's Day? Step into the world of words and unravel the mysteries of language arts with our St. Patrick's Day themed escape room! Designed specifically for English Language Arts classrooms, this immersive experience will engage students in a fun and educational journey like never before. ELA Concepts: Each puzzle is intricately crafted to integrate key ELA standards, ensuring that students not only ha
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Sonia Sotomayor Biography Unit | Craftivity & Comprehension Quiz
Research and write a biography about Sonia Sotomayor! This is a perfect unit to do during Women's History Month or Hispanic Heritage Month. Turn the biography into a cute display to show what your students learned. This resource also includes a five question comprehension quiz and answer key. Students will research using the story Sonia Sotomayor a Judge Grows in the Bronx by Jonah Winter. If you don't have the story you can research her online as a class OR play the story on YouTube. What is In
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Author's Purpose: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? COMMON-CORE ALIGNED assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features a different author's purpose. • Students must match each author's purpose from the word bank t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
St Patrick's Day GENRE ACTIVITY Color by Numbers Page (Coloring Pages Freebie!)
Introducing our festive St. Patrick's Day Color by Numbers Page! Get ready to add a splash of Irish charm to your day with this engaging and entertaining activity. Perfect for grades 2-5 to practice genre as a whole group activity, or early finisher work!Unlock your creativity as you follow the numerical cues to fill in each section with the appropriate color. From leprechauns to shamrocks, each element is intricately designed to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day Color
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Black History Month Paired Passages for February with Included Questions
This comprehensive 2-set of paired passages is a must-have resource for any teacher celebrating Black History Month! Perfect for grades 3-6, this easy-to-print PDF includes a diverse range of texts including poetry, fiction, informational, and biographical pieces. Each set features 8 Texas TEK aligned questions, providing ample opportunity for students to engage with and reflect on the cultural holiday of Black History Month. With a focus on cultural appreciation and understanding, this resource
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Science of reading guided phonics beyond curriculum sor decodables
Elevate young readers’ fluency and confidence with our engaging “December Reading Comprehension Checks”! This packet includes 30 simple stories aligned with early phonics and sight word recognition. No preparation needed! Foster comprehension with thought-provoking questions. Use in groups, guided reading, morning work, or as homework.SPECIFICATION:✬ Page Size: 8.5×11✬ High-Quality Print Ready.✬ Dimensions: (8.5 x 11 inches).✬ Format: PDF + JPG + PNG✬ Pages: 31 Pages✬ Bleed Setting: No BleedFile
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Happy Chinese New Year! Common Core-Aligned Test Prep Questions
Edit: I have made this product free to give a more accurate sample of the kinds of texts and questions I have to offer. I hope that if you enjoy it you will consider returning for more. I frequently post new texts, so please follow me if you'd like to keep updated. Thanks in advance for any positive feedback. Enjoy!
- - - - -
Feel like pressure on your school to perform on state tests is pushing out your ability to talk about interesting current events? This passage can be used as a quick intro
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Influential Americans for Black History Month, 15 Paragraphs and Questions
Just 7 to 10 minutes a day to read these short 'snippet' paragraphs about influential Americans. Each paragraph asks two or three comprehension questions to get students thinking about the passage. For February, I have focused on 15 influential African Americans in celebration of Black History Month. This is the perfect quick activity to make use of those few extra minutes each day.Check out my other Black History Month activities here:Black History Month Flipbook - Who? What? When? Where? Why?A
Grades:
5th
Scratch Paper Superstars Bulletin Board Decorations
How adorable is this bulletin board?! Celebrate your students' Scratch Paper with these fun printouts and header.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Alaskan Sled Dog Race Musher Interviews and Research Simulation Task
Your students will feel like they are part of the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing adventure with this lesson! It includes a link to the video of "behind the orange barricade" interviews with mushers about life on the trail, a transcript of the video, an original article, research simulation task with A/B questions and teacher answer key.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Cinco de Mayo Morning Work Packet ELA and Math w/ photo accessories
Cinco de Mayo Morning Work Packet. Common Core aligned for 2nd grade to review Math and English Language Arts. Great for test prep! Also includes fun mustache and hat accessories!
This packet includes 4 worksheets and 1 writing prompt page.
(2 ELA)
(2 Math)
(1 pinata writing prompt page)
These sheets can be used as morning work for the entire week of May 5th to review multiple common core standards. (Or you can use them as homework.) Great for test prep if your district requires 2nd grade compre
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Paired passages with writing prompts informational Writing Prompt Africa
Get your 5th grade or 6th grade students ready for state ELA writing tests while they learn some of the culture of Africa. A mentor text will give them examples of text based writing. Differentiated paired passages in two reading levels will introduce them to some of the customs of Ivory Coast. An expository writing prompt asks students to write an informational essay about how Ivorian customs are different from their own. Graphic organizers will help your writers keep themselves organized, a
Grades:
5th - 6th
Our Trip to Serengeti reading comprehension in first person
A first person account from a boy's trip to Serengeti National Park. This reading comprehension passage with questions included will teach your students a bit about safaris and introduce them to Serengeti National Park.
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Showing 1-24 of 61 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands