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Balanced literacy Common Core RL.3.4 resources under $5
Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions 3rd Grade Close Reads
Paired reading passages with fiction and nonfiction texts include a variety of reading comprehension skills to support student's reading, vocabulary, multiple choice questions as well as short and extended response questions. Perfect for ELA test prep, cold reads, guided reading texts and more! These close reading passages have multiple components so each passage can be used over 2+ days. Grade(s): 2nd (higher readers), 3rd grade and 4th grade but can be used wither other grade levels depending
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2nd - 4th
The Keeping Quilt Reading Comprehension Worksheets & Digital Activities
If you are planning to read The Keeping Quilt, by Patricia Polacco, this set has everything you need for before, during and after reading. Students will work on vocabulary activities, comprehension skills like sequencing, plot, character analysis, and making connections. Also included are a variety of writing extension activities, and comprehension assessments. ⭐These graphic organizers, worksheets and digital set of activities goes along with the beautiful story, The Keeping Quilt, by Patricia
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Patricia Polacco Favorite Stories Literature Unit Bundle
Aesops Fables 2nd 3rd Grade Central Message Passages The Boy Who Cried Wolf +
Explore Aesop's fables, theme, central message, and teach a lesson or moral with this 2nd grade / 3rd grade CCSS standards-aligned resource. It includes an anchor chart, and 3 of Aesop’s fables (The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise & the Hare, The Lion & the Mouse) with comprehension questions. Each fable has 6 corresponding no-prep worksheets with answer keys! Writing a fable graphic organizer and final draft stationary are also included. For easy reference, the standards addressed ar
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2nd - 3rd
The Mitten by Jan Brett Literacy Activities Interactive Read Aloud Comprehension
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a classic, must read book for all children. These interactive activities will be just what you need for meaningful learning. In fact, you might use it to kick off a Jan Brett Author Study! Great for sub plans too!HOW IS THE MITTEN UNIT ORGANIZED?This comprehension focused unit includes materials to use in guided reading or as mentor text lessons before/during/after reading. It is CCSS ALIGNED and in DIGITAL AND PDF to give you lots of teaching options for the skills
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Jan Brett Author Study Book Companion Guides Winter Literacy Bundle
Each Kindness Reading Activities, Kindness Lapbook, Black History
Kindness in the Classroom is so important, and one of the best books to help teach this is Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson. This bundle in both digital using Google Slides TM and PDF includes a book companion for introductions, a hands on kindness building lapbook project, a class book project, and an electronic digital lapbook. HOW TO USE THE EACH KINDNESS UNIT?You can use it for community building with whole group at the beginning of the year, for writing extensions, to celebrate Black His
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3rd - 5th
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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Reading Activities Figurative Language Winter Read Aloud
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a delightful story that is perfect to read during the winter months. Yolen takes readers on a early morning journey, describing it with an interesting array metaphors and vivid imagery which makes it an excellent mentor text to use while teaching writing.HOW TO USE MY OWL MOON BUNDLE?A perfect complement to the Caldecott Award-winning book, Owl Moon, this comprehensive resource comes in both PDF and Google Slides TM formats. It is organized into three main sections – be
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Winter Book Unit Bundle
Cause and Effect Craftivity with A Bad Case of Stripes
Looking for a Common Core Aligned craft to teach the book A Bad Case of Stripes? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! It can be used for guided reading groups, individual reading, partner discussions, a whole class study, or as a read aloud companion. The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities.Inside you will find:*Cover Page*Cause and Effect Practice for A Bad Case of Stripes*Summary Practi
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Picture Books PRINT and GO Bundle
Wish by Barbara O'Connor Novel Study/Literature Circle Guide
This guide has everything you need for a small group literature circle/book club study of Wish, by Barbara O'Connor. For each group of chapters (usually 2), students complete vocabulary work, an input-output chart to record their thoughts, and critical thinking comprehension questions. Two pages at the end are included for students to finalize their thoughts about their reading: an open mind diagram and a compare/contrast activity. I have my students complete work as they read, then come togethe
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3rd - 6th
Save Me a Seat Novel Study/Literature Circle Guide
This guide has everything you need for a small group literature circle/book club study of Save Me a Seat, by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan. For each group of chapters (usually 3-6), students complete vocabulary work, an input-output chart to record their thoughts, and critical thinking comprehension questions. I have my students complete work as they read, then come together and share their thoughts (and add to their answers)--groups run themselves and I check in regularly! Comprehension ques
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3rd - 6th
Adages: Teaching Figurative Language Task Cards
Need to teach about adages and figurative language as a part of your ELA curriculum? Struggling to find a fun yet effective way to do it? Check out these task cards--all geared toward helping students recognize and understand adages.What is an adage? An adage is a form of figurative language that consists of a short phrase or proverb that teaches a life lesson or speaks a general “truth”. It is a saying that has been passed down over time and is generally recognizable in meaning. Students who
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3rd - 6th
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox Activities
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox is a wonderful story of helping others. This unit is perfect for a second to third grade classroom any time of year. This unit includes before/during/after activities in PDF and Google Slides TM.HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THIS WILFRED GORDON MCDONALD PARTRIDGE UNIT?Teachers can use the unit as a mentor text, in guided reading groups, for paired reading or in centers. Students can work on the activities with paper/pencil, on electronic one-to-one devices and
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2nd - 3rd
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My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco Reading Activities
My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother is one of Patricia Polacco's most popular books. These easy to use comprehension focused activities are organized in a before, during, and after activities. They will engage your students and help them focus on key literacy skills. HOW CAN TEACHERS USE THE MY ROTTEN REDHEADED OLDER BROTHER UNIT?It works well for guided reading, as mentor text lessons, for partner reading, and even for some stations with the printable and digital options. It makes planning easy
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Patricia Polacco Author Study 13 Book Companions Chicken Sunday and More
Sarah, Plain and Tall Activities for INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS 3rd 4th 5th Grades
If you are like me, you love the book Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia Maclachlan. It is such as classic to read with your students.Whether you are reading Sarah, Plain and Tall as a class, as a small group, or as an independent read, these activities should work just fine. I know that many teachers look for ways to hold their small group or independent readers accountable for their reading time, and this interactive notebook pack will be perfect for that. If you are already using a reading
Grades:
3rd - 4th
My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother Unit and DIGITAL Resource
Are you looking for My Rotten Red Headed Older Brother lesson plans? Look no further! This resource is DIGITAL AND PRINT! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 1-3. The combinatio
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Picture Books PRINT and GO Bundle
Context Clues Task Cards - A Context Clue Activity (Use for Scoot)
This low prep activity is a fun way to help your students practice context clues. These 24 task cards help you approach teaching context clues in a different way. Each task card has a paragraph with one word that does not make sense with the context. Students must use the context clues to figure out what word does not make sense, and then replace it with a better word!Included:24 Context Clue Task Cards Student Recording Sheet1 Answer KeyThese task cards are great for context clue review in 3
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2nd - 4th
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Printable Worksheets for Five Figurative Language Stations -- Great for Centers
Included are printable student instructions and recording sheets for 5 figurative language stations. There is also an answer key, definition page, and a teacher's guide with ideas for teaching figurative language and implementing the stations. These centers are low prep!Stations included:Onomatopoeia Station Hyperbole Station Simile and Metaphor Station Personification Station Alliteration StationNeed more? Figurative Language Station Activities 2IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:This r
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3rd - 5th
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Brave Irene by William Steig Reading and Writing Bundle in Digital and PDF
Brave Irene is a sweet story of perseverance, courage, and determination to help others. In true William Steig style, the story has rich vocabulary and description making it a great mentor text for visualizing, author's craft, and especially for writing.HOW TO USE THIS BRAVE IRENE UNIT?The setting is in the winter, but the story can be used year round. Teachers may wish to use this as a mentor text for visualizing, author's craft, narrative elements or problem/solution. The unit integrates readi
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Winter Book Unit Bundle
Figurative Language & Figurative vs Literal Language Sort Activity
If you're introducing your students to figurative language, or you need to re-teach the concept, this is just the unit you need! Teach your students the difference between figurative and literal language. The Figurative or Literal Sort Cards Unit is perfect for grades 3-5. Engaging sort cards will help students practice this skill. Differentiated activities & assessments and re-teaching activities are included. Just print, cut, and go!Click the preview for more details about this fun figurat
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3rd - 6th
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I Wanna Iguana Activities in Digital AND PDF for Persuasive Writing and Reading
I Wanna Iguana by Karen Orloff is a great choice as a mentor text for persuasive writing. This comprehensive unit will help your students get plenty of reading practice as close reading routines are implemented AND provide great examples for writing a persuasive letter. HOW TEACHERS CAN USE THE I WANNA IGUANA UNIT FOR READING AND WRITING:The unit is organized in a BEFORE/DURING/AFTER format for consistent skill modeling and practice. As you use the book for reading, you can use text examples as
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2nd - 4th
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The Junkyard Wonders Unit and DIGITAL Resource
Looking for a Common Core Aligned, No Prep Pack to teach the book The Junkyard Wonders? Look no further! This packet contains all that you need! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for gra
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Picture Books PRINT and GO Bundle
Figurative Language Digital Boom Cards
These 24 interactive digital task cards on the BOOM Learning website review six types of figurative language. Figurative language can be tough for students to understand. These cards make reviewing figurative language easy and fun!Two card formats are included. Please view the preview to see examples.Definition Cards (6 cards) Example Cards (18 cards) The types of figurative language covered include: simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole and idioms.These digital task cards
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3rd - 5th
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Are you looking for lessons for Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco? This resource is DIGITAL AND PRINT! The students will respond to the book by answering comprehension questions and completing various reading response activities. Our Thank You Mr. Falker lesson plan can be a DIGITAL resource! It includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready for your students to use. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instru
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Picture Books PRINT and GO Bundle
The Art Lesson by Tomie dePaola Literacy Activities in Digital and PDF
If you are introducing a Tomie dePaola Author Study, The Art Lesson is the best book choice to use! This resource for The Art Lesson will keep your planning EASY and COMPREHENSION FOCUSED. It is set up in a before-during-after format for easy implementation. Great for subs too! The Art Lesson Skills and Activities included in this Resource:building schema about artpreteaching story vocabulary activity and word cardsstory elements (characters, setting, and plot as well as an anchor chart)four sq
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Tomie dePaola Author Study with 12 titles in Digital and PDF
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel Activities in Digital and PDF
Frog and Toad are Friends is a truly one of my favorite books to use with my students. This COMPREHENSION FOCUSED bundle is EASY TO USE. It's organized in before, during, and after format for each chapter and aligned with the Common Core and VA SOLs. It includes many written response opportunities too. WHAT SKILLS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS UNIT?schema buildingtier 2 vocabulary introductions and practice opportunitiesmaking predictionsmaking connectionssummarizingauthor's pu
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Arnold Lobel Author Study Activities and Lessons for 8 Titles
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