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Free 5th grade critical thinking reading resources
Reading Fluency Sample Passages - FREEBIE
Reading Fluency - This is a sample of each of the four grade level reading passages in my reading fluency and comprehension products. You will find one passage for each grade level that includes a student version with larger font, a teacher version to record, and a set of three comprehension questions.These resources are available in the full versions belowFirst Grade1st Grade - 30 Reading Fluency and Comprehension Passages - Fiction and NonfictionSecond Grade2nd Grade - 30 Reading Fluency and
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1st - 5th
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Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading ~ FREE Complete Week 1!
Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading ~ FREE Complete Week 1!This includes Week 1 of my Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading. Purchase the full product here.Full Product Description:6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A
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3rd - 9th
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FREE 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions for Inference
This freebie was designed to give you a sample of reading passages with text dependent comprehension questions for one literature standard and one informational standard. Engage your students with high-interest reading comprehension passages with text dependent analysis questions designed for one 4th Grade CCSS LITERACY STANDARD and one INFORMATIONAL STANDARD. The Step-by-Step Questions are standard-based and focus on one standard at a time. It is available in PDF, GOOGLE, AND POWERPOINT and can
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4th - 5th
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{Free} Puzzle Piece Templates {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}
This freebie includes puzzle piece templates for a two-part puzzle and a four-part puzzle- perfect for matching activities! I have included an image of the entire puzzle, as well as the individual parts for each.
**I have updated the file to also include the 8 transparent versions of all the pieces. I think the transparent versions of the entire puzzles will be especially helpful if you want to layer it over an image and then cut it apart as for the kids to match up**
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Character Traits Graphic Organizer Worksheet
This Character Traits Graphic Organizer will help students identify character traits while supporting them with text evidence. Directions:After having your students read a book or passage, then fill out one of these worksheets. ~Write the title and name of character~Decorate the character to look like the character they chose~Write two traits that describe the character chosen~Use text evidence to support the character trait chosenIf you like this Character Trait Graphic Organizer resource, you
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1st - 6th
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Character Traits List by Categories
*List of character traits, organized by general categories. Students can determine which general category is most applicable to the character, and then select a trait that best suits him/her. *Blank chart with the categories so students can brainstorm their own word lists. *Graphic organizer in which students select a character trait and then write two pieces of text evidence that supports that trait.If you like this resource, check out my Character Feelings Lists & Graphic Organizers!****
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3rd - 5th
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Free Readers' Theater Script ~ Fractured Fairy Tale Cinderella Readers' Theater
Free Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Script: "Cinder...Really?: The TRUE Story of Cinderella"* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This fractured fairy tale readers' theater freebie is excerpted from my 35-page CINDER..REALLY? Literacy Toolkit, which includes the readers' theater script plus supplemental literacy activities.It's also available as part of the FAIRY TALES BONUS BUNDLE ~ SERIES 1, which includes 4 fractured fairy tales and LOADS of supplemental activities. The bundle makes a
Blank Bingo Board FREEBIE!
A simple blank bingo board for you or your students to complete.
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PreK - 5th
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FREE Monthly Reading Logs
Are you looking for monthly reading logs for your primary kiddos? I created this free resource for my 1st graders, but can be used in any primary level classroom. I always encourage my parents to read with their kids and vice versa. With the rating section, this allows me to know what books interest the kids! Included:-12 month reading logs- Extra reading log you can print on the back of the monthly logsCheck out my preview!Don't forget to leave feedback!Please contact me if you have any questio
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PreK - 5th
Christmas Would You Rather Questions to Print FREEBIE! Fun Holiday Activity!
Here are 20 Fun Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. They can also be used for classroom polls or journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:1 Page with 20 Would You Rather QuestionsGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students loved this resource. I’m sure they weren’t even thinking
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1st - 8th
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Reading Level Conversion Chart (Lexile, AR, Fountas & Pinnell, IRLA)
This chart provides conversions for student reading levels amongst various reading programs. This chart includes:Grade Levels (K-12)IRLA Levels (K-12)AR Levels (K-12)Lexile Levels (K-12)Fountas & Pinnell Levels (K-12)
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K - 12th
Context Clues Practice & Assess: FREE No Prep Printables for Grades 4-5
Context CluesContext Clues Printables for 4th-5th gradesContext Clues Practice & Assess: FREE No Prep Printables for Grades 4-5This free download includes a 20-question practice and 20-question assessment on Context Clues, complete with answer keys. Your students will have to read a sentence, figure out a word's meaning with the clues from the sentence, and then classify the type of context clue used as a synonym, antonym, example, or explanation.This is Level A = 4th-5th grade difficulty le
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Comprehension Strategies Morning Work Picture of the Day Freebie
Save countless hours with these no prep, Reading Comprehension Strategies for Morning Work or Warm Up (with Differentiation) available in Google Slides, PowerPoint and PDF. In the full version, there are 40 weeks ready to go! These look gorgeous displayed on a digital whiteboard, computer or printed using the black and white PDF version. This is a FREE one week sample of the full, year-long version. This free version does not include the examples. Get the full version here.Purpose:Students oft
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Cats and Dogs Bundle Morning Meeting Morning Work Reading Comprehension
Free Orton-Gillingham Decodable Worksheets Games Story: CVC Digraphs
CVC Freebie: Closed syllables / short vowels with digraphs reading & spelling phonics practice for OG lesson plans. Aligns with skills in Wilson Reading System® 4th Edition Step 1.2, as well as other multisensory structured literacy and OG-based approaches for dyslexia intervention, special education, or SoR science of reading specialists. Includes a digital Google Slides deck and printable format for use in online tutoring and/or in the classroom.This product aligns with the Wilson Reading
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Orton-Gillingham Worksheets & Games Bundle: Closed Syllables
Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions with Poll FREEBIE
Here is a set of 20 Would you Rather Questions about Thanksgiving. Great for discussion starters, class polls and journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:List of all 20 Would You Rather ChoicesDIGITAL:Classroom PollGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students love this activity and shared with some others at home! with all the stressful things going on at this point in t
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1st - 8th
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Teacher Binder for Sight Word Activity Organization- For Special Education
Utilize this binder for organization in your sight word center or fluency station. This FREE 250 page teacher binder comes with everything you need to set up, run, manage and successfully monitor students progress during sight word practice activities.
This binder includes 8 sections:
1. Word Lists by Level
2. Word Lists by List number
3. Checklists
4. Flashcards (lists)
5. Flashcards (words)
6. Data sheets
7. Resources for parents
8. Fishing for Numbers Student Tracking Folder
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: DISCOUNTED BUNDLE Sight Word Activities- For Special Education
Interactive Reading Notebooks ~ FREE Bonus Lesson! Making Inferences
This freebie includes a complete interactive reading notebook lesson on making inferences. It is a bonus lesson that is not included in my other notebook products, so be sure to download this if you own those as well.This lesson includes 3 activities and is aligned to CCSS standards for grades 4-8.Are you thinking about using interactive notebooks in your reading classroom? I've also included at the end of this freebie a 3-page Getting Started Guide / FAQ for interactive notebooking.If you are c
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3rd - 9th
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SAMPLE Non-Fiction Compare & Contrast Passages | Reading Comprehension
This is a sample of my best-selling Non-Fiction Compare & Contrast Passages Product. This is a PDF sample - the purchased product linked in the sentence above contains a version for Google Slides!It's designed to help 5th and 6th grade students that need practice with reading non-fiction passages and being able to respond to the text in a variety of ways. This product helps students practice:comparing & contrasting using a graphic organizerfinding and defining vocabulary wordsanswering c
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5th - 7th
Theme Distance Learning Reading Passage and Task Cards FREE | Theme Activities
This finding theme distance learning resource now includes a digital option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for a link and instructions.FINDING THE THEME FREEBIE - In this Theme Activities product, you will find portions of the following products including:one full-page reading passage worksheet for reading passagefour theme task cards with a differentiated answer sheetan explanation of theme in readinganswer keysNOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANC
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3rd - 6th
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Theme Freebie! Graphic Organizer, Anchor Chart, & Worksheet - No Prep Activities
Theme is such a challenging skill to master! Here is a freebie that you can use with any story to help your students do just that. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Theme Worksheet: This printable requires students to answer questions about how the character thinks and acts to find clues about the theme.Theme Graphic Organizer: This requires students to find evidence from the text to support the theme they select.Theme Poster: Anchor chart to give students or for classroom decoration!Black-lineColorGreat
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3rd - 8th
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Take Home Reading (EDITABLE) - RED (Read Every Day) Folder and Reading Log
**NOW COMPLETELY EDITABLE!!!!!**
You will now be able to edit/modify anything to suit your needs!!
I hope you are able to use my R.E.D. (Read Every Day) Freebie! This folder is used as a way to keep track of reading both at home and at school! It is also a motivational tool to get students reading. This ready-to-use set includes:
1. R.E.D. Folder Cover Page
-There are several options available!
2. Teacher Getting Started Guide
-Includes instructions for YOU about how to get started
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PreK - 5th
Free Reading Comprehension Passage 4th grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade
This is FREE Reading Passage written on two levels, with questions. Questions require text dependent answers and are great for state test prep, small group instruction, or remediation.⭐This is part of an All-Year Close Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle with 72 nonfiction, literary and poetry texts themed for nine months, plus 36 poems. It also includes reading centers activities for your learning stations.⭐Contents Each Month★ Four Differentiated Informational Passages - written on two level
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3rd - 5th
FREE Summer Reading Bookmarks, Summer Bookmarks to Color
These summer reading bookmarks are an adorable way to get students excited about reading this summer. They are great for an easy and purposeful end of year gift!The 12 bookmark designs come in both color or black and white. The black and white ones work great to have students color themselves, or print on colored paper to make them pop. Hope your students enjoy them! Snag your free Fall Bookmarks here!Looking for more end of year resources?End of Year GlyphsEnd of Year Activities and Workshee
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K - 8th
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Close Reading LEVELED Passages "FREEBIE" for Spring CCSS Aligned
This "Spring Season" freebie is a SAMPLE of the activities for one passage from my monthly close reading and text evidence unit for 20 March Themes: St. Patrick's Day, Women's History, Spring Break, Ireland, Shamrocks and Clovers, Biographies & More! Multiple Choice, True or False, Matching added!PDFs &/or Digital Google Slides/classroom.Six Common Core aligned activities are included for this FREEBIE!The full unit is described below. Each unit has:*** Good Old Fashion Table of Content
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2nd - 5th
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
Fun and engaging reading activities to try
Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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