Elementary english language arts resources for Easel

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Making Inferences is an important reading skill, and these inferencing task cards and digital activities can help!Each card/slide features a short passage with a text-dependent question plus a follow-up question asking students to explain their reasoning. Students will need to use clues within the text to infer their answers. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDirections & SuggestionsDIGITAL:Google Slides (Regular & Self-

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.5.1

, RL.6.1

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Figurative Language Worksheets and Google Slides - Idiom, Simile, Hyperbole etc

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary

30 Figurative Language Worksheets that focus on similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. These worksheets are great for no-prep practice of the 7 most common types of figurative language. Each type of figurative language includes an introductory page with a definition and examples. The rest of the pages provide opportunities for practice.WHAT'S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:30 printable worksheetsRecording SheetsAnswer Keys DIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityG

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

End of Year, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS:

RL.3.4

, RL.6.4

, L.3.3

, L.3.3a

, L.3.5

...

Also included in: Figurative Language BUNDLE! Activities, Task Cards, Posters, Digital & more!

End of the Year Activities May Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Were celebrating teacher appreciation week with a SALE! Our 43 NO PREP reading comprehension passages and questions, center around main idea and supporting details. These activities are fantastic end of the year activities! It includes: May Cinco De Mayo ( 8 worksheets), Cesar Chavez pg.31, Summer pg. 40, and MORE ! (Refer to the list of holidays below, with most holidays offering one passage.)With appreciation for all that you do!Melissa (Peas in a Pod)✨ Save $$$ with the Reading Comprehension

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.2.2

, RI.3.2

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

, RI.5.8

, RI.6.2

...

Also included in: Main Idea Graphic Organizer Printable Worksheets Reading Comprehension Passages

Nonfiction Text Structures Unit: Passages, Worksheets, Anchor Chart, Task Cards

Created by

One Stop Teacher Shop

Stop spending time searching for the perfect informational texts to teach Text Structures! This Nonfiction Text Structure Resource Bundle is a complete pack of HIGH-INTEREST resources to help you fully teach, practice, and assess the five main text structures; Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Chronological/Sequence, AND Description. Includes a PRINTABLE and DIGITAL version! Use with Google Classroom or ANY online learning platform.**Assessment and Review Activities

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.5

, RI.5.5

Also included in: Reading and Writing Resource BUNDLE

Kindergarten High Frequency Sight Word Practice Sentences & Guided Reading Game

Created by

Anne Gardner's Reading Resources

These sight word sentences with CVC words, fluency passages and reading comprehension games {Levels A and B} are fully aligned with the Science of Reading. A high level of support is provided. Just one sight word is added on each page.This resource is ideal for use in kindergarten and also toward the beginning of first grade. This Resource Includes:★ A full color set of Sight Word Sentences★ An ink-saving black and white version of these Sight Word Sentences★ A parent information letter ★ A Read

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.10

, RL.1.10

, RF.K.1

, RF.K.1a

, RF.K.3c

...

Also included in: Decodable Readers Kindergarten Text, CVC Phonics plus HFW Sight Word Games {RTI}

Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Reading Strategies - Audio

Created by

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students' close reading skills!This resource includes 60 (x2 for 2 reading levels) passages professionally written by a published children's author with more than 100 books in print!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:60 printable passages with comprehension questions (Each with 2 levels! 120 passages total.)Teacher answer keysStudent annotation guide3 graphic organizers to use with

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

...

Also included in: 130 Close Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions Print and Google Slides

Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week Writing Prompts Narrative

Created by

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Paragraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn all about writing a paragraph.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:60 different writing prompts (20 opinion, 20 informative, & 20 narrative)Brainstorming PagesOrganizing and Planning PagesFirst Draft PagesRevision & Editing PagesFinal Draft PagesPublishing PagesDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintParagraph

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

W.3.1

, W.3.2

, W.3.3

, W.3.4

, W.3.5

...

Also included in: Paragraph Writing of the Week Graphic Organizers- Differentiation for Grades 2-3

Theme Task Cards with Print & Digital Versions Activity Reading Differentiation

Created by

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Theme is a tricky skill to master, but this resource can make teaching theme easier for you and learning it easier for your students!PLUS FREE BONUS! Write to a theme! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:16 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording Sheets (3 different formats)Answer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides (3 versions)Google Forms Assessment - Self-CheckingEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonReference PosterAudio Suppor

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.2

, RL.5.2

, RL.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Created by

Teaching with Aris

Cursive writing is an important part of a student's writing journey! These cursive handwriting practice activities will not only have your students improving their handwriting skills, they’ll also be learning creative expression and having tons of fun.✏️If you're looking for cursive practice pages, look no further. This pack has over 120 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students print cursive beautifully! It's been used by over 12,000+ teachers all over the world and will

Subjects:

Back to School, Handwriting, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Main Idea and Supporting Details Graphic Organizers Central Idea Worksheets

Created by

Kim Miller

Are you having a hard time teaching your students how to find the main idea and supporting details of a passage? Many students struggle with this skill. They tend to get confused and caught up in all the little details. These reading passages with graphic organizers are perfect for students to use as they practice finding the main idea and supporting details. After years of trial and error, I have found that this solution works time and time again.These PRINT & DIGITAL main idea practice act

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing

, RI.5.2

Also included in: Main Idea & Supporting Details Activities Graphic Organizers Central Idea Bundle

DOLLAR DEAL Alphabet Hunt! Alphabet Recognition Activity for All 26 Letters

Created by

Crystal McGinnis

This Alphabet Find and Highlight Activity makes the perfect alphabet literacy center! This 26 page alphabet activity packet gives students the opportunity to recognize their upper and lowercase alphabet letters. Students find and highlight the upper and lowercase version of each letter of the alphabet. This would make a great literacy station or morning work activity.⭐What's Included⭐26 Alphabet Printables-One for Each Letter of the AlphabetTPT Easel Version of These Printables (Your students ca

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.1d

Also included in: DOLLAR DEAL BUNDLE 4 | 13 Dollar Deals | Math , Reading , Pocket Chart Centers

RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets Writing Passages & Prompts Text Evidence

Created by

Read Relevant

RACE Writing Strategy is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response for easy modeling10 ready to use passages and short response questionsSuggested answers for each passage and grading guideDIGITALReady-to-use Easel activityClick on the preview for a closer

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.4.1

, W.4.2

, W.4.4

, W.4.5

, W.4.8

...

Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

Spelling Activities Word Work Practice Worksheets Vocabulary Choice Boards

Created by

The Little Ladybug Shop

Grow your students with this packet perfect for Vocabulary, Word Work and Spelling Activities and Worksheets. This endless bundle of worksheets, and activities can be used with any word list! Efficiently works in your workstations, literacy centers, small group, or weekly homework. You will enjoy having everything you need in this packet. You just PRINT & GO with these activities for any word list!DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE MORE!TAKE A PEEK AT THE COMPLETE SPELLING & WORD WORK BUNDLEBUN

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Centers

Also included in: Winter, Fall, Spring Word Work Spelling Activities Word Work Practice Worksheets

2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Created by

Dana's Wonderland

The 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension and Fluency Passages with Questions product contains 10 reading passages (6 fiction and 4 nonfiction) that target both COMPREHENSION and FLUENCY. Each passage is presented twice, in 2 versions, and it's followed by a True/ False sort. You can use this product both as a PRINTABLE and a DIGITAL RESOURCE.You can select the pages you want to assign to Google Classroom!The students will have to: *read each text 3 times and color a star after each reading ( for flue

Subjects:

Close Reading, EFL - ESL - ELD, Short Stories

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.10

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.10

, RI.2.1

...

Also included in: BUNDLE 1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions Print and Digital

1st Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Created by

Dana's Wonderland

This product contains 21 reading comprehension passages with questions that target fluency and comprehension. The 21 reading passages are presented twice, in 2 versions, for easy differentiation. The passages can also be used digitally as an Easel activity.Version 1 asks the kids to answer each question in a complete sentence and color the evidence in the text. Version 2 teaches the kids to look in the text and find the text evidence without writing a sentence.The students will have to:*read the

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.10

, RL.2.1

, RL.2.10

, RI.1.1

...

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions BUNDLE

Prefixes Suffixes Roots Worksheets Morphology Activities plus Google Digital

Created by

EFL - ESL - ELD, ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary

Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots are essential for vocabulary growth, and these worksheets are perfect to have students practice prefix, suffix, and root problems.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:40 WorksheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:120 Google Slides"Worksheet Style" Google SlidesSelf-Grading Prefix & Suffix Quick Quizzes (Google Forms)Easel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintSelf-Checking or Short AnswerMany Different Levels of WorksheetsGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PRE

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

CCSS:

L.3.4b

, L.4.4b

, L.5.4b

, CCRA.L.4

Also included in: ELA Review No Prep Bundle, Grammar and Vocabulary Print Worksheets & Digital

Teaching Theme with Aesop's Fables Finding Theme Worksheets Graphic Organizers

Created by

Kim Miller

Do your students struggle to find the theme of a story? Theme can be a difficult skill for students to master but it doesn't have to be! Teaching theme with fables makes finding themes in literature a little easier. In this resource, students will learn how to explain how the theme is conveyed through morals, lessons, and key details in fables. Students will quickly and easily be able to determine the message or central idea found in a story that the author is trying to convey.Eliminate the conf

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.2

...

Also included in: Teaching Theme with Fables, Short Stories, and Poems Finding Theme BUNDLE

Main Idea Task Cards Differentiated Options with Audio Support Reading Strategy

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies

Master Main Idea with these task cards! Build student confidence with this engaging and differentiated resource!WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✍️ PRINT:48 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:4 Google Slides versions Easel Activity Easel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Two Sets: Multiple Choice or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5t

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

, RI.5.2

, RI.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Text Message Analysis Making Inferences Activity ELA Worksheets Language Arts

Created by

Read Write Middle

In this engaging activity, students make inferences and draw conclusions by analyzing a variety of text message conversations. Students are required to cite evidence for each answer.Digital & Printable Options: This product now includes a Google Slides option as well as a printable PDF.2023 Update: In response to feedback, this resource now includes a guide for how to read the text messages, a variety of questions, and a larger format!Students love the text message layout! This is a great wa

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.6.1

, RL.7.1

Also included in: Custom Bundle

Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies

Summarizing nonfiction texts can be so hard for students! Give them lots of practice with these 24 informational task cards! Use in a print or digital format!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.3.2

, RI.5.2

, RI.6.2

Also included in: Reading Strategies Task Cards Reading Skills & Comprehension - Theme, Main Idea+

Poetry Unit - 21 Patterns that are perfect for writing poems - Digital or Print

Created by

Creative Writing, Poetry, Writing

This poetry unit is an all-encompassing, no-prep writing unit designed to help students work on their poetry writing skills! This works wonderfully for poetry month or any time of the year!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:33 Poetry Activity PagesDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Different Poem Types to Choose FromPoetry Project Choice Grid2 Pages of Ideas to Extend the ActivityPoetry Reflection QuestionsGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade!CHECK OUT TH

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types: