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Elementary social studies literature circles for ESL-EFL-ELL
Phonics Digital & Printable Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Worksheets
Reading Comprehension All-in-One BUNDLE SET TWOA SECOND SET of the *Top 10 TpT resource* All-in-One Reading Passages Bundle! Same skills - brand new stories!!!After receiving so much positive feedback about the original and TpT top selling All-in-One Reading Passages Bundle, I couldn’t help but make another set! I’ve already found so many uses for an addition set of phonics-based stories in my classroom, and I know you will too!------------------------------------------------------------------
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K - 2nd
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities
Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
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PreK - 1st
Social Media Templates for ANY text - TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Text
Five 2023 social media templates in both DIGITAL (Google Slides or PowerPoint) and printable versions. These reusable and highly engaging templates for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Messenger are perfect for ANY novel study, creative writing task or even history class!Carefully designed on the 2023 versions of these popular Apps. Also includes editable exemplars to show students what success looks like.Happy teaching :)
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5th - 12th
Also included in: FULL Unit for ANY Novel & Independent Reading (Digital & Print)
Long Vowel Reading Comprehension Passages SET TWO
Long Vowel Reading Passages ~ All-in-One Set TWOLong vowel reading passages are the perfect addition to any primary classroom. They can be used for skill practice, reading comprehension, fluency, cold reads, assessment, homework and more! ***These reading passages are available in a money-saving BUNDLE!! Click here to learn more!***------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE - March 22, 20
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1st - 2nd
Decodable Readers with Digraphs | Decodable Books with Digraphs
These printable decodable readers with digraphs are perfect for beginning readers learning to read words with digraphs!⭐ Click here to SAVE BIG with the Decodable Readers SUPER Bundle and have printable decodable books and pre/post reading activities for every single phonics skill, all year long! ⭐These no prep, fold-and-go decodable readers use ONLY include CVC words, sight words, and short vowel (decodable) words with digraphs.They’re perfect for beginning readers because they are printable, r
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K - 1st
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: Speech Therapy Digital & Print Book Companion
A speech therapy book companion for "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" featuring printable and Google Slides activities. Great for teletherapy or in-person therapy any time of the year. The activities included can be used as a part of speech and language intervention, who group preschool lessons or as carryover for parents of preschool aged students. Pages 3-4: Sequencing: Cut apart pictures on page 3 and have students sort them in order onto page 4. Make it easier by pre-sorting some of the picture
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Give A Mouse Bundle: Laura Numeroff Mouse Book Companions
English Language Word Picture Flashcards ESL with and without words
This product includes English Picture Cards with words and Picture Cards with no words.PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO A NEW LARGER SET OF ENGLISH PICTURE CARDS, POSTERS AND BOOKLET IN COLOR AND B&WThis set contains two printable files that each contain 228 word cards over 53 pages. (4 cards per page) One file has cards with words and the other is without words.The words are in the following color coded categories: Family, Places, Home, School, Vehicles, Action words, Feeling words, Body parts, F
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K - 6th
Editable Name Practice Mats for Magnetic Letters
Quickly and easily create custom magnetic letter name mats for your students with these editable magnetic letter mats! This is perfect for name practice as students use magnetic letters to build their name over the mat.What do I need?*Class List*Adobe Reader (free program)How does it work?*Open the PDF file*Type your students' names in the list*30 custom name building mats will instantly autofill*Print, cut, and use (over and over again)You can use first names or last names. Better yet, you can
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PreK - 1st
Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
Long Vowel Teams Decodables - Decodable Readers for Vowel Teams Review
Long Vowel Decodable Readers are the perfect way for new readers to practice reading words with long vowel teams in context.⭐ Click here to SAVE BIG with the Decodable Readers SUPER Bundle and have printable decodable books and pre/post reading activities for every single phonics skill, all year long! ⭐These no prep, fold-and-go decodable readers use only the targeted long vowel teams and sight words in each reader.They’re perfect for beginning readers because they are printable, require no prep
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1st - 2nd
The Diary of Anne Frank Novel Study and Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for the bestselling "Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every entry as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning diary autobiography in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Silent E Decodable Readers Books CVCe Words Long Vowel Decodables Worksheets
CVCe Decodable Readers is the perfect way for new readers to practice reading CVCe (long vowel silent e) words in context. Even if you teach CVCe with magic e, these decodable books will benefit your students!⭐ Click here to SAVE BIG with the Decodable Readers SUPER Bundle and have printable decodable books and pre/post reading activities for every single phonics skill, all year long! ⭐ These no prep, fold-and-go decodable readers use only the targeted CVCe long vowel sound and sight words in ea
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Grades:
K - 1st
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Blends Decodable Readers | R Blends, L Blends, S Blends, Consonant Blends Books
Blends Decodable Readers is the perfect way for new readers to practice reading words with consonant blends in context.⭐ Click here to SAVE BIG with the Decodable Readers SUPER Bundle and have printable decodable books and pre/post reading activities for every single phonics skill, all year long! ⭐ These no prep, fold-and-go decodable readers use only the targeted consonant blends and sight words in each reader. They’re perfect for beginning readers because they are printable, require no prep, a
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K - 1st
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
The Castle in the Attic Novel Study Digital + Printable Book Unit
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts with organizers for planning, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5–6.✨ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short answer, and f
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5th - 6th
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Double Final Consonants Decodable ReadersDouble Consonant Worksheets Floss Rule
Double Final Consonants Decodable Readers are the perfect way for new readers to practice reading words with double final consonants in context.⭐ Click here to SAVE BIG with the Decodable Readers SUPER Bundle and have printable decodable books and pre/post reading activities for every single phonics skill, all year long! ⭐ These no prep, fold-and-go decodable readers use only the targeted double final consonants and sight words in each reader.✷ Important Note: Please see the skill list below to
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K - 1st
Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion
Add a little history to your Thanksgiving activities this year. Your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students will love learning about the life and legacy of Sarah Hale, the single mother of five, composer of Mary Had a Little Lamb and first female magazine editor. Sarah singlehandedly took on the task of having Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. She is a real-life example of perseverance.This unit can stand alone with the accompanying story Sarah Saves Thanksgiving (written by me) o
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Thanksgiving ELA Enrichment Activities Bundle
Orton Gillingham Phonogram Cards (medium size)
The Orton-Gillingham 3-part drill is an essential element of an Orton Gillingham lesson, and these phonogram cards are a fantastic resource for tying in the visual and auditory components as students look at each card while simultaneously saying the name of the phonogram(s), the keyword picture, and the sound it makes (Ex: sh-shoe-/sh/). Cards are 3.5”x5” and print 4 to a page. This product includes three resources: 1. 3 sets of 120 Phonogram Cards:Set 1- color images with white backgrounds: on
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Orton Gillingham Phonogram Cards: The Bundle
George Washington's Socks Novel Study Unit
Now you can teach challenging reading comprehension skills through novels without having to spend all those hours preparing for literature circles or book clubs. Rest assured your students are developing stronger text analysis and critical thinking skills with these George Washington’s Socks novel study activities.This no fluff novel study format engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions that just require them to regurgitate the text.Instead, each
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3rd - 5th
I Survived Hurricane Katrina Mega-Pack
Step into the storm of century with this Mega-Pack for "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis. This historical fiction is a leveled for 4th grade but could easily be used in 3rd-5th.
This product pack was created to correlate with Common Core Standards and includes:
Lesson Plans (10 Days)
Reading Comprehension Questions (ALL CHAPTERS)
Answer Keys
Chapters Quizzes w/Answer Key (ALL CHAPTERS)
Extensions:
Hurricane KWL
Character Analysis
Hurricane Research & Writing
Character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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