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Free reading strategies Common Core L.4.4 resources
Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions: Test Prep for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
This resource contains SIX reading comprehension passages (3 nonfiction passages and 3 fiction passages). Following each passage, there are six multiple-choice comprehension questions, making them ideal for test prep practice. These reading passages can be used in so many ways! Some options include using them as a test prep activity, as morning work or homework, or as part of a small group lesson. These passages are written at 4th and 5th grade reading levels.The comprehension questions vary wit
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3rd - 5th
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FREE Greek and Latin Vocabulary for 4th Grade - Week 1 "COM" Root Morphology
Looking for a way to help your students increase their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension? Want to add meaningful upper elementary Science of Reading aligned Greek-Latin vocabulary practice to your schedule but not sure where to start? This FREE WEEK of Greek and Latin Vocabulary will help your 4th-grade students master unfamiliar words using a systematic, easy-to-use format. This week focuses on the "com" morpheme with eight key example words (and 7 optional enrichment words) to
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4th
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Multiple Meaning Words Task Cards Google Forms | Distance Learning
Need a way to have your students practice defining multiple meaning words using context clues in a digital setting? Looking for remote learning or distance learning activities? These task cards in Google Forms are exactly what you are looking for! Students read a short text and decide on the definition of the underlined word, based on the context. All questions are multiple choice, which is the perfect setup for a Google Forms product. Using Google Forms gives you a digital way to give content
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Context Clues Sorting Activity
This product makes teaching students to identify the 3 types of context clues and to use those clues to identify the meaning of unknown words a whole lot easier! With 9 mini passages, a sorting mat, and an answer sheet to fill in word meanings, your students will develop a greater understanding of the 3 types of context clues!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- "3
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Context Clues BUNDLE!
Vocabulary Sketches Graphic Organizer
Students will LOVE this graphic organizer as they learn and expand their word knowledge. The best part is that it can be used for any subject! This will become your go-to vocabulary tool.
Work great for literature circles as well!
Drawing sketches helps students create their own identifying connection to the word’s meaning, while writing a sentence using their newly acquired definition helps them create context.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Context Clues Graphic Organizer - FREE
This FREE Context Clues Graphic Organizer by The Resourceful Teacher assists students with using context clues during reading to discover the meanings of new words.The Context Clues Graphic Organizer helps your students as you teach Common Core Standards. This literacy tool is great for organizing content and ideas which facilitate learners’ comprehension of newly acquired information.It can be used with any book.This ELA tool can be used for differentiated instruction, during whole group instru
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Language / Grammar Skills Bundle - 19 Resources Included
Multiple Meaning Words, using Context Clues
Students can practice to determine the meaning of Multiple Meaning words using context found in the sentences they read.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Determine the Meaning of Multiple-meaning Words
This Common Core language lesson teaches students how to determine the correct meaning of multiple meaning words using nearby context clues. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will see multiple definitions for the same word and then must choose the word with the definition that matches the context of the sentence. In the second activity, students are given a multiple choice option and t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
✨Freebie✨ Context Clue Mystery Word Fun
Help students hone their word detective skills with this free context clue resource! What's included? ✨Context Clue Anchor Chart✨One mystery word passage + student organizer✨Differeniated Passage✨Answer Sheet If you love this freebie, check out the FULL Context Clue Mystery Word Fun resource! ✨5 passages with a fully differentiated set! ✨Bonus enrichment activities for students who need to stretch their skills!
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2nd - 5th
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Latin Roots Ben/Mal Reading Packet
It's estimated that 30% of the English language is derived from Latin roots. With so many of our words also originating in other Latin-based languages (like French), it's important to learn these roots, their variations, and meanings. The packet includes a two ben/mal reading passages* (one for comprehension, one for fluency), a glossary, review questions, activities, and a suggested lesson plan.*To motivate reluctant readers, the reading passages are written as short fan fiction set in the Harr
Grades:
4th - 6th
ELA Mastery Worksheet - To / Too / Two
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms Mastery WorksheetTo / Too / TwoElevate your students’ language skills with this engaging 2-page worksheet, complete with an answer key. This versatile resource is designed to reinforce the understanding and correct usage of homophones, homographs, and homonyms in a variety of contexts, making it an ideal addition to any instructional unit or test preparation regimen.Key Features:Interactive Exercises: Five distinct sections including fill-in-the-blanks, multi
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2nd - 12th
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Guided Reading Lesson Plan Template FREEBIE
This is a one page Guided Reading Lesson Plan Template aligned with CCSS for grades 2-4.It includes strategies and prompts that you can differentiate for each group.There is a space at the bottom for notes on individual students.I use this daily in my 3rd grade classroom.
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2nd - 4th
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News-O-Matic Worksheet
For those of you who have the app News-O-Matic downloaded on your iPads, this is a great worksheet that will go along with it. It will keep students on task and stop them from simply clicking around and "playing" on this app. The app features hundreds of articles students can read and explore at their level. This worksheet focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, text features, and point of view. It's a great way to keep students on task and focused.
My students love this app and they enjoy the w
Grades:
1st - 8th
The Hot and Cold Summer - 4th Grade - Harcourt Storytown Lesson 1
Staying Centered
The Hot and Cold Summer - 4th Grade - Harcourt Storytown Lesson 1
Use these no-prep, student-friendly activities in literacy centers all week while you teach small skill groups!
They are aligned with the week’s reading selection and provide extra practice in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension.
The specific activities for The Hot and Cold Summer are: Reading Skills, Word Hunt, Making Words, Working with Words, Vocabulary Mini-Book and Alpha Boxes.
All of the activiti
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4th
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Vocabulary Word Detective Instructional Book Mark
This instructional book mark can be used as students read independently. It provides a list of strategies for students to use when they encounter mystery words in their reading.
I have included three different formats in this document so that you can print it in the way that makes sense for you and is most compatible with your printer.
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Word Nerds: Daily 5 Word Collector Sheet
This is a fun twist on the strategy from The Daily Five: Tune into Interesting Words. This is my version of a "word collector". I blew this up into a poster and my students add to it during read-aloud. They also have a copy in their reading folders to use as the practice Read to Self. Students also use this during Writing as a spelling resource.
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2nd - 5th
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Vocabulary Bookmarks
As students read, they can jot down tricky vocabulary words. In the past, I've used post-its and it has become very messy. With these bookmarks, they can take ownership of their vocabulary acquisition. With their vocabulary words in one place, students can then add definitions in their notebooks and refer back to the bookmark as needed.
For sturdiness, it is reccommended to print on cardstock. In addition, students can decorate the alternate side of the bookmark to their own taste.
Hope you
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2nd - 5th
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizer - Digital Format
This graphic organizer can be used to help students organize information about an unfamiliar word (e.g. definition, synonyms and antonyms, example sentences). It can be used to teach word-learning strategies such as looking up the definition of a word or using context clues from an example sentence.I make a copies of the slide and complete it with unfamiliar words during online reading activities.Evidence base for semantic maps: Steele, S. C., & Mills, M. T. (2011). Vocabulary intervention f
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Not Grade Specific
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer Worksheet
This graphic organizer can be used to help students organize information about an unfamiliar word (e.g. definition, synonyms and antonyms, example sentences). It can be used to teach word-learning strategies such as looking up the definition of a word or using context clues from an example sentence.There are two versions: one designed for more advanced students (includes synonyms, antonyms, definition, example sentences), and one for more beginning students (includes writing/spelling practice, d
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Not Grade Specific
Adjective Map Graphic Organizer Set
Uniquely designed Adjective Map graphic organizers in landscape and portrait.
Purpose:
Adjective maps are useful strategies for teaching vocabulary. They allow students to visualize a word’s meaning, increase retention of new concepts and reinforce understanding of the meaning.
Useful in addressing the following Common Core Standards;
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L; 4.4, 4.5, 5.4, 5.5, 6.4, 6.
Overview:
At the center the word map is a noun or an adjective. The surrounding boxes or bubbles have related
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Word Wizards Workbook: A Student Dictionary {Common Core Aligned}
This dictionary is a fantastic tool to use when exploring new vocabulary words!
It allows students to practice deriving meaning from context clues in a straightforward, easy to use process. First, the student writes down the vocabulary word. Then, they write the sentence they found the word in. Next, they jot down any feelings the word evokes. And lastly, they draw inferences about the meaning of the word from the context clues provided.
It’s the perfect companion to any vocabulary lesson and
Grades:
4th - 6th
Math Vocabulary Activity: EQUI meaning EQUAL
EQUI in words such as 'equation' means equal. In math 'equal' has a specific meaning. Help your students connect 'equation' with other words such as: equality, inequality, unequal, equilateral and equivalent.
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3rd - 6th
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Bilingual Vocabulary Strategies Anchor Chart
This bilingual vocabulary strategies anchor chart is great to post in your classroom or include in your students' interactive literacy notebooks!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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FREEBIE Journeys Vocabulary Google Slides, Grade 4 Lesson 27 Preview
Here is a FREEBIE preview of what you'll be getting with the full versions of my Journeys Vocab Slides activities. You'll download the file, click the link in the Slides presentation, and be asked to make a copy.In the full versions, you will get a prepared slide for each vocabulary word in that lesson saved directly to your Google Drive from TPT. You have the option to change the font, text size, background color, etc. but if you don't want to, everything is done for you! Just share with the st
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4th
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