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Quand J'avais Huit Ans Book Companion | French Read Aloud
Are you looking for a meaningful way to discuss Orange Shirt Day in French with your students? Quand J'avais Huit Ans (When I was eight) by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton is a powerful and true story of a residential school survivor who shares what she endured during her experience. I find that this book does the perfect job at both informing my students about life in residential schools and the injustices that took place while also allowing them to make some connections to the
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1st - 8th
Ruth Wakefield: Reading Comprehension Passage | Women's History Month
Through this passage, students will learn about the life and legacy of Ruth Wakefield - the inventor of the beloved chocolate chip cookie.This reading passage is specifically designed to engage and challenge young readers, while also providing them with a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true pioneer in the culinary world. With its easy-to-follow format and engaging writing style, this passage is perfect for use in the classroom or at home.The passage is accompanied by a set of questions t
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2nd - 4th
Spring Reading Comprehension Differentiated | Spring Break
Improve reading skills and learn about the seasons with this Spring reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Spring Break with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are inc
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4th - 6th
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Earth Day Reading Comprehension Differentiated 3 Ways
Improve reading skills and learn about climate change with this Earth Day reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Earth Day with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension Black History Month
Improve reading skills and learn about Black History Month with this Martin Luther King, Jr. reading comprehension resource. This no-prep resource includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are included for e
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Colombia Close Reading - South America Reading Passage and Activity
Learn about life and culture in Colombia with this close reading comprehension passage! This engaging close reading passage and comprehension questions will help your students build reading comprehension skills, while they learn about this country in South America!With a detailed lesson plan, reading, and activity, explore Colombia's climate, culture, and geography. Dive into the history that formed Colombia from past to present in this engaging reading passage. Here are some ways teachers have
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3rd - 4th
A Chair For My Mother: Visualization Activity Freebie
If you love the story A Chair For My Mother as much as I do, you will love using it to teach visualization. Grab this freebie and head over to my blog to see how I use it in my classroom.
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Brazil Country Study Mini Book (Reading Comprehension Context Clues and Craft)
This engaging 16 page informational mini booklet about Brazil is perfect for your 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade class or homeschool students as a basic Brazil country study or reading comprehension center activity. The printable activity dives into enriching vocabulary and solidifies it with a context clue activity. Your Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade students will get excited about diving deeper into the culture with Portuguese greetings, coloring page and a related step by step craft! Th
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3rd - 6th
Easter Story Reading Comprehension Differentiated 3 Ways
Improve reading skills and learn about Christianity with this Easter Story reading comprehension resource. Get ready for Easter with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and black & white versions are in
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
April Fools' Day Prank Reading Comprehension | Fake words & Trick Questions
Are you wanting to get your own back on your students on April Fools' Day? This Reading Comprehension Prank could be great trick to play on your class. Students read the passage and answer the questions but there's a twist... there are fake words and trick questions included throughout. The passage is complete nonsense and students will be pulling their hair out trying to define some of the made up words! Have fun pranking!*View the preview before purchasing*Follow us on Instagram: Instagram- Or
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Free Harmony Day Bookmarks
Colour these cute Harmony Day bookmarks and give as gifts or just for fun!Click HERE to see more Harmony Day themed activities!
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Not Grade Specific
Short Story: Analysis Project - "The Lottery"
From Electric English...
This is a fresh, clean copy of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. I have widened the margins here and minimized the number of pages you would have to copy. Coupled with double sided printing, you can use these and not feel too guilty about the trees :) As an English teacher, sometimes I cringe at all the paper, but alas, at least there are great words being written on them....
These stories are the ones I have chosen to accompany the Short Story: Analysis Project. Lots o
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10th - 11th
Emergency Sub Plan FREEBIE Valentine's Day in the USA and Latin America
FREEBIE ALERT: Unlock a Rich Learning Experience! Dive into a captivating exploration of Valentine's Day with our FREE Reading Comprehension Pack! Section 1 - Reading Comprehension: Discover the cultural tapestry of Valentine's Day, from its roots to vibrant celebrations in the USA and Latin America. Uncover the unique traditions that go beyond romantic love.Multiple-Choice Questions: Test comprehension with thought-provoking questions related to Section 1. Challenge students to engage with th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Your Name is a Song Activities FREE Version Google Slides and PDF
This is a FREE supplemental resource for the book, "Your Name is a Song" by Jamiliah Thompkins-Bigelow. This story is for all of your readers who may either need help pronouncing one another's names or to build more confidence in those students who want others to pronounce their names correctly. In this resource you will have access to both GOOGLE SLIDES and PDF.Name CrownAll about My Name PosterStory Map for Beginning, Middle and EndClick on the link to view the complete version for, "Your Name
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K - 2nd
Short Story: Analysis Project - All Stories
From Electric English...
This is a zip file for all of the stories in the Analysis Project.... Coupled with double sided printing, you can use these and not feel too guilty about the trees :) As an English teacher, sometimes I cringe at all the paper, but alas, at least there are great words being written on them.... Are you ready for the list? Here we go :)
- "The Baby Party": Fitzgerald
- "The Enormous Radio": Cheever
- "EPICAC": Vonnegut
- "The Far and the Near": Wolfe
- "A Good Man is Hard t
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10th - 12th
Brazil Country Study for Early Readers K- 2nd Sight Words Activity and Craft
This engaging 16 page informational mini booklet for early readers about Brazil is perfect for your Kindergarten, First or Second grade class or homeschool students. It is a basic Brazil country study or literacy center activity. This printable activity dives in by having traceable sight words intermixed in the text. Your K, 1st and 2nd Grade students will get excited about diving deeper into the culture with Portuguese greetings, a coloring page and a related step by step craft! This informatio
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K - 2nd
Elie Wiesel's Night Reflection Logs/Student Journal
This double-entry journal is can be used as a reading strategy or to help develop students' critical thinking and writing skills.
Student enjoy creating these and I make sure to give students time to complete most journal entries in class.
Although I only use these with my Holocaust unit, a double-entry journal can be used with any literature unit.
If you enjoy this product, please check out my Common Core aligned curriculum unit! (My best selling item!)
This product is also included in Eli
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6th - 10th
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King Charles III Coronation Reading Comprehension Differentiated
Improve reading skills and learn about the British Monarchy and King Charles' Coronation with this reading comprehension resource. Get ready for the coronation with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluative comprehension. Both color and b
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Making Connections with Martin Luther King Jr.
This is a *FREE* activity great for Martin Luther King Jr. day! It allows kids to not only understand what Martin Luther King Jr. believed in, but to also think about making their own dreams come true.
I have included a link to a great, short video on National Geographic Kids to show your class. Students will then write about Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and also about a dream he or she has.
Students love making crafts to go with their writing and this craft is quick, easy, and adorable!
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K - 2nd
Black History Printables Free Sampler
This product has samples from a few of my Black History resources. I hope you enjoy them!
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K - 3rd
STEM: My Trip to the Lighthouse, A Readers' Theater
This exciting free resource includes a Readers' Theater script for a "Summer Vacation" unit or a "People Who Work near the Ocean" unit. The characters learn that rangers, wildlife scientists and people who love boats may work in a lighthouse. The short story has two scenes and three posters of lighthouses.
You can print copies of the script and the lighthouse posters on card stock or photo paper and laminate for multiple uses in your classroom.
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PreK - 5th
Mother's Day Reading Comprehension Differentiated
Improve reading skills and learn about the history of Mother's Day and how the national day is celebrated with this reading comprehension resource. Engage learners in other cultures and history with this no-prep resource. It includes options for different levels of difficulty and is perfect for teaching students to skim and scan for information as well as develop critical thinking skills. The activity includes an unseen non-fiction text and questions that cover literal, inferential, and evaluati
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Growing Bundle | Reading Skills | 21 Products
Holocaust Group Genocide - AVID Strategy Marking the Text
Students are a read and mark the text about 5 different groups of people who were targeted during the Holocaust. In this way, students are able to see that Jewish people were NOT the only targets.
Second, students write 4 separate paragraphs over their targeted group, edit the paragraphs with the teacher during student/teacher writing conferences, and finally create a product, a poster.
Students present their posters about their group to the class for credit. Rubric for poster is included on
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7th - 12th, Staff
Joy Mangano: Reading Comprehension Passage | Women's History Month
Looking for an engaging and educational resource to support your students' reading comprehension skills?This informative and inspiring passage tells the story of Joy Mangano, a successful entrepreneur, and inventor known for creating innovative household products. Through this passage, your students will learn about Joy's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a household name, and how her determination, creativity, and hard work helped her achieve her dreams.The passage is accompanied by a
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2nd - 4th
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