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Holidays/seasonal literature circles for Microsoft Word in English (UK)
Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
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1st - 4th
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Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink Valentine's Reader's Theater
This word document contains the reader's theater script for the picture book Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane deGroat.
The way this script is written, there are twenty-two narrators plus some specific character speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for smaller or larger class sizes.
Reader's theater is a fun way to strengthen reading fluency and build confidence in young readers.
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2nd - 4th
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Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Polar Express Reader's Theater Script
The text of Chris Van Allsburg's classic book. Broken up into 21 parts. Includes word count chart for each narrator part, to assist in assigning parts based on reading level.
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2nd - 6th
A "Mad Libs" Letter to My Teacher (First Day of School ELA Activity)
This is the perfect First Day of School activity, and can be completed either digitally or on paper. While this is an ideal activity for upper elementary and Jr High, it could be used with any grade that is capable of writing by themselves with some modifications!
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2nd - 12th
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Deep Questioning with "The Carpenter's Gift"
This word document contains six higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the book The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel. The Carpenter's Gift is a Christmas story about the history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree tradition. It is a heart-warming tale of how the simple kindness of strangers can change a life.
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of the text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher lev
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1st - 4th
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The history of Halloween - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Vocabulary
This worksheet will introduce students to the history of Halloween. It presents the ancient origins of Halloween and provides a historical background for one of the most popular holidays nowadays. The comprehension exercises that follow will bolster the student's newly acquired knowledge. The vocabulary exercises will enhance vocabulary acquisition through fun practice.
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Halloween Worksheet bundle
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Reading Comprehension
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text narrates the story based on the animated movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas".
After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including 10 comprehension questions, 12 True or False exercises, a gap filling exercise and a fan maze. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework during or near Ha
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Super Bundle
Study Guide for "Sing A Song" by Kelly Starling Lyons
The book, Sing A Song written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by Keith Mallett, is a visually beautiful introduction to the Negro National Anthem. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing by James Weldon Johnson is the iconic song performed by school children and church choirs all over America. This study guide will serve as a guide for studying the lyrics and connecting the song to African American history through the eyes of a young child. The child grows up and readers follow the passage of time.
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Not Grade Specific
Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
George Washington – Life and Work: Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for advanced ESL learners. The text describes the life, work, military and political service of the first president of the United States, George Washington. The text also gives an account of the French and Indian War as well as the war against British Colonialism before the proclamation of Independence.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: questions, True or False, gap filling e
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Biographies of Notable People bundle
Autism Visual schedules 38 visuals
A selection of 38 visuals that I use for individual children in my ASD class; useful to have in all classes as a visual display.Set includes the following visuals:Spelling, English, writing, reading, story, speaking and listening, phonics, drama, lunch , break, home, independent, fine motor, PE, outdoors, sensory room, sensory, carpet, choice, cooking, assembly, computers, yoga, Science, Music, Maths, circle time, history, art, calendar, Aistear, Geography, religion, gross motor and Gaeilge.The
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PreK - 11th
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Readers Theater - The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape
The Gingerbread Boy's Epic Escape is a readers theater. It's a modern retelling of the classic Gingerbread Man story. Best for 2nd - 4th grade 15 characters.15 pages
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1st - 5th
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Comprehension Questions
Assess the students on literary terms and give them a double-dose of holiday fun & a blast from the past. This packet asks the students to identify the following while reading one of Dr. Seuss' classics:Setting - Location & TimeCharacters - Antagonist/Protagonist & Dynamic/StaticPoint of ViewInternal Character TraitsDeciphering DetailsConflicts - Internal & ExternalResolution of Conflict
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5th - 8th
Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA
This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student
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4th - 7th
Reading Comprehension Questions for Mexikid by Pedro Martin
These reading comprehension questions are designed to deepen students' understanding of the text as well as to help them make personal connections to it. This is a very humorous book, so there are several questions regarding hyperbole and irony. It is also a graphic novel, so several questions invite students to interact with the images. It includes short answer questions and a menu of response to text assignments. Answer key included.
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4th - 7th
New Year Traditions around the World Quizzes
New Years Traditions Around the World by Ann Malaspina is a short book that explores different New Year customs, celebrations, etc. You can purchase this book on Amazon but it is available with a free account on www.getepic.com There is a separate chapter 1 quiz and a separate chapter 2 quiz; the rest of the quizzes each cover two chapters each. Each quiz is 3-4 questions and they all consist of multiple choice or fill in the blank questions. The quizzes serve as a good comprehension check after
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Not Grade Specific
The Best Worst Halloween Ever
This is a book study on the book "The Best Worst Halloween Ever" by Barbara Robinson. The book study is set up using QAR, and teaches "test taking skills", inference, use of context clues, and main idea throughout the packet.
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4th - 6th
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Harriet Tubman-Conductor of the Underground Railroad
This activity is based on the biography: "From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by: Ann Petry. I teach ELAR, and we read this text during our "Fight for Freedom" unit in the HMH textbook. I wanted to make something non-traditional versus the usual boring worksheet. To print you'd need to use size 8 x 14 paper. My students really enjoyed doing it and the aesthetic of it! *Updated*- I read your comments and added an answer key. Enjoy!
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6th - 8th
Moonrise Lane: Halloween Short Stories with Poems, and Coloring Pages.
Each story, carefully crafted, opens a door to a different Halloween mystery. Venture into haunted houses where the walls echo with whispers of the past, walk the enigmatic paths where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and meet mystical beings from restless spirits to enchanted creatures, each weaving a spell that pulls you deeper into the narrative.Complementing these haunting tales is a series of poems – verses that dance to the silent tunes of the Halloween night, echoing the mysteries unv
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3rd - 6th
Deep Questioning for The Christmas Tapestry
This word document contains six higher-level questions to promote close reading and deep thinking with the book The Christmas Tapestry by Patricia Polacco.
There is also a Blooms Level 6 reading response log question to expand comprehension of the text.
Guiding students to think deeply by answering higher level questions is so important to strengthening reading comprehension in young readers.
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1st - 4th
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A Christmas Carol Story & Activity Packet
This packet includes an abridged version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with comprehension questions at the end of each chapter. It also includes an activity page for students to write their own sequel to the story and a graphic organizer to compare and contrast theme & main idea in this text and other stories they have read.
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4th - 7th
Reader's Theater: Love, Ruby Valentine
This word document contains a reader's theater script for the story Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman. The book is written in rhyming text so it would be a really fun reader's theater to perform.
Ruby is a girl who lives in Heartland and she loves Valentine's Day. In fact, she works so hard preparing for it--that she accidentally sleeps through the entire day. She wakes up feeling discouraged that she missed her favorite day and even more discouraged that she'll have to wait a whole ye
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1st - 4th
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Frog and Toad Reader's Theatre *EDITABLE
This Reader's Theatre is adapted from Arnold Nobel's
"Frog and Toad All Year" chapter titled "The Corner." I used this as a supplemental activity for the week we read the story from the Harcourt Trophies series, but could be used independently.
I created this for 5 students: Frog, Toad, and 3 narrators. It is an editable file so you can change, separate, or combine parts as needed.
*I do not own the original material. This is adapted into a student-friendly template to hand out and highlight
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1st - 4th
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