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Back to School reading resources for Easel Activities under $5
Making Inferences Task Cards - Digital and Print Passages Inferencing Activities
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-
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4th - 6th
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Character Traits Task Cards - Making Inferences - Plus Digital Version w/ Audio!
These 32 Character Traits task cards are the perfect practice opportunity for students who are working on inferencing and character analysis in a text. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides - with Audio SupportEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedAudio Support!Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVI
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3rd - 5th
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Text Message Analysis Making Inferences Activity ELA Worksheets Language Arts
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
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle
Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital
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
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3rd - 6th
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Main Idea Task Cards Differentiated Options with Audio Support Reading Strategy
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
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3rd - 5th
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All About Me Worksheets First Day/Week of School Getting to Know You Activities
Are you looking to create a warm and inclusive classroom atmosphere right from the first day of school? Look no further! This All About Me resource will help you build strong connections with your students and lay the foundation for a successful year ahead. These getting-to-know-you activities will encourage your students to share their interests, aspirations, and unique personalities. Build strong relationships and establish a sense of connection and rapport from day one with this easy-to-use r
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Back to School Fun Activities Bundle for the First Day of School
Sequence of Events Task Cards - Sequencing Stories with Pictures Text Structure
Here are 32 sequencing cards to help your students master this important reading strategy. Each card features a paragraph (with signal words) and a sequencing question about the order of events. Each paragraph is used on two consecutive cards to encourage careful reading.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysSequencing PosterDIGITAL:2 Google Slides VersionsEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital
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3rd - 5th
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Mystery Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 3rd 4th Grade Mysteries
Help your students discover the exciting world of mysteries with this Mystery Reading Passages and Question Set. This packet features five creative mystery stories perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students. Engage your class in enjoyable and educational reading activities that they'll love!These reading practice passages are perfect for various learning activities such as warm-ups, bell work, homework, or weekly assessments. Students can use them independently in literacy and guided reading g
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3rd - 5th
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Class Reward | Incentive Chart | Whole Group Incentive Jar| Boho Themed
Are you looking for an easy-to-use whole-class incentive system? Use this printable smiley jar incentive chart as part of your classroom management plan. This incentive jar will reinforce positive behavior and provide a visual cue to your students. These BOHO color-themed Smileys will match any class decor.Now available in two b/w text options.You can use this in multiple ways. Whole group: give your class smileys when they receive whole group compliments, do an extraordinary job at activities
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K - 3rd
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Cause and Effect Task Cards with Graphic Organizers Digital and Audio Support
These cause and effect task cards are perfect for teaching this complex skill! Cause and effect graphic organizers, audio support, and recording sheet options are great for differentiation! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer Keys2 Posters, Anchor Charts2 Cause and Effect Graphic OrganizersDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print3 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of
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3rd - 6th
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(4th 5th 6th 7th Grade) END OF THE YEAR SUMMER Word Search Worksheet Activity
With 75 vocabulary words to search for, this would be a great fun-when-done vacation worksheet to wind up the school year. Word search puzzles are great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, and sub files.The 75 hidden vocabulary words are: Air Conditioner, August, Backpacking, Barbecue, Barefoot, Baseball, Beach, Berries, Boat, Camp, Canoe, Daisy, Dive, Fan, Find, Fins, Firefly, Fishing, Flip Flops, Flowers, Fourth of J
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: NO PREP JUNE Word Search Worksheet Activity Packet / Fun Morning Work
Fables Poetry Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Questions 3rd 4th Grade
Grow your readers with this wonderful set of 10 Reading Genres Comprehension Passages and Questions. This set includes NF Text Structure, Poetry, Nonfiction, Fiction, Fables Reading Passages. You'll love these reading comprehension passages that are prefect for third grade, and fourth grade students.This set is perfect for warm-up, homework, leaving for a substitute or weekly assessments. Students can use independently in literacy groups, guided reading groups. Different options provided- multip
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3rd - 5th
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Author's Purpose Task Cards using PIE - Print and Digital with Easel | Audio
Author's purpose is a critical reading skill, and these authors purpose task cards are here to help with your lessons!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print3 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resource is part of a mon
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3rd - 5th
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Drawing Conclusions Task Cards for Making Inferences with Digital Google & Easel
These 32 short story drawing conclusions task cards are a great way to practice inferencing, which can be one of the trickier reading strategies. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:2 Google Slides Versions (Multiple Choice & Short Answer)Easel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonAudio Support Self-Checking or Short AnswerMultiple versions of
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3rd - 5th
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4th Grade Beginning of the Year Activity - Back to School Math Mystery Game
Back to School Math Mystery: the Case of The School Invaders - 4th Grade Edition.Students must review math skills from the previous grade to help get rid of the stinky, slimy Geometron aliens invading Mathhattan Elementary School! Easy prep!Printable PDF - print, copy, solve!Digital worksheets with Google Slides or EASEL⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case!CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO HOOK! or check out in the preview section.⭐Due to several requests, now there is the option to use a
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Math Mysteries Holiday Bundle: Fun Math Review Activities
Book Report Templates for Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade - Book Review/Book Response
These easy-to-follow book reports will serve as a great introduction to learn and write about different features and concepts of book reports. They are ideal for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, but can be applied for different grades and ESOL classrooms. The reponse sheets focus on a few features at a time to not overwhelm young learners. There are a variety of formats for students to choose from, making differentiation easy.❤️ Main Focus:TitleAuthorIllustratorAuthor's PurposeSettingFavo
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K - 2nd
Figurative Language with Poetry | Worksheets, Task Cards, & Practice
This Figurative Language Unit is the perfect way to teach all 8 Types of Figurative Language in a fun and engaging way! Your students will learn about Metaphors, Similes, Idioms, Hyperboles, Imagery, Personification, Onomatopoeias, and Alliteration. SAVE MONEY and get MORE with my HUGE Reading & Writing BUNDLE!! {CLICK HERE} Perfect for any 4th or 5th grade teacher!DIGITAL VERSION now included!! This Resource Includes:✔ 8 Student Note and Practice Pages (1 for each type of figurative langua
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4th - 5th
Also included in: Reading and Writing Resource BUNDLE
A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School Activity
Want a meaningful back to school activity after reading aloud A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School? This book companion (created by the author, Shannon Olsen) is a booklet of writing prompts (or a “letter”) for students to write in response to their teacher after listening to the story. The pages can be copied and stapled together in a packet, or however you might choose to bind them. You can use all of the pages provided, or just pick and choose specific ones you want to inclu
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School Activities Bundle
Cause and Effect Practice Passages: Five Worksheets with Graphic Organizers
Cause and Effect: This resource contains 5 reading passages, each followed by a cause and effect worksheet. Three of the passages are fiction, while the other two are nonfiction. Each passage spans two pages, and can therefore be printed so that it is a 2-sided worksheet activity with the passage on one side and the related graphic organizers on the other side.Students read each passage, and then study the graphic organizer worksheets that follows. Students must fill in two or three blank boxes
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3rd - 5th
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Fact and Opinion Activities Sort 2nd 3rd Grade Fun Reading Centers Comprehension
Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact vs Opinion SortAssessmentDigital ActivitiesSOLVE THE CRIME FACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with t
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Fact and Opinion Activities BUNDLE Text Detective Reading Comprehension
Making Predictions Task Cards - Predicting Print & Digital for Making Inferences
Here are 24 making predictions task cards to help your students practice making inferences. Each card features a short story and asks students to predict what will come next. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Beginning of the Year Activity - Back to School Math Mystery Math
Back to School Math Mystery: the Case of The School Invaders -3rd Grade Edition.Students must review math skills from the previous grade to help get rid of the stinky, slimy Geometron aliens invading Mathhattan Elementary School! Easy prep!Printable PDF - print, copy, solve!Digital worksheets with Google Slides or EASEL⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case!CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO HOOK! or check out in the preview section.⭐Due to several requests, now there is the option to use a v
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Mysteries Holiday Bundle: Fun Math Review Activities
Back to School Activities First Week of School 4th Grade All About Me Poster
This invaluable Back to School Activities Packet for 4th graders is a must-have for every educator. With the first few days being particularly hectic, it's essential to make the most of every moment in the classroom. This packet has been thoughtfully designed to help you better understand your students and gather top-quality writing samples. Not only is it a beautifully designed and detailed packet that engages your students, but it is also something that you will want to continue using year aft
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4th
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Inference Task Cards Reading Comprehension Passages Making Inferences Activities
Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to making inferences? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 inference task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need. The use of short well-known fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions using inferencing. Great f
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5th - 9th
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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.
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