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Critical thinking Common Core RL.3.3 worksheets
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MORE MINI MYSTERIES: 20 Fun Mystery Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities
Grab your reluctant readers' attention with these short, high-interest mysteries! No prep worksheets sure to improve reading comprehension.Follow along with Detective Cody as she solves these 20 intriguing "whodunits" mysteries. Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills get a workout as students read each mystery, then follow the clues to their logical conclusions. Clever questions and activities encourage students to find facts, read for details, analyze situations, make inferences, p
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2nd - 6th
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Reading Log - Independent Reading Response Homework Log - Use with any book
A few years ago, I ditched timers and parent signatures from my nightly reading homework log – and I’ve never looked back. This resource was created from a need to engage students in their independent reading rather than make it a dreaded chore. This Homework Reading Log contains two main parts: the reading log and a question choice sheet. On the log, students list the book they read each night and then choose a response question to show what they've learned from their reading. Students are to
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3rd - 5th
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Mr. Peabody's Apples Character Changes, Lessons Learned
Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna is a beautiful story which can teach young readers how to watch the character for theme changes. By using the signpost strategy (Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading by K. Beers and N. Probst), students can gain a better understanding of key elements in fictional text. When looking at the characters and major events, you can lead the class to see how these changes can affect the character over time. (This is the beginning of awareness for: character mot
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: A Book Companion Bundle
MINI MYSTERIES- Stories & Reading Comprehension Activities - No Prep Worksheets
Are you ready to watch reading comprehension skills soar? These 26 mystery stories are sure to capture students' attention while they look for clues, discover evidence, make inferences and solve each mystery! These no prep worksheets are sure to challenge students and test their detective skills! This teacher and student favorite is sure to improving reading and comprehension skills! Great for reluctant readers of all ages!MEET THE DETECTIVE:These 26 "whodunits" follow detective Sam Sherlock
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2nd - 6th
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The Can Man Literature Unit
This Literature unit goes along with the story "The Can Man" by Laura E. Williams and covers basic comprehension and inference, plot events, context clues, sensory language, character analysis and character change, and theme. Use as whole class or in guided reading groups. You can also use this mini unit to review concepts and fictional story elements that have already been taught or use as sub plans!
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3rd - 5th
Weslandia character changes, lessons learned
WESLANDIA by Paul Fleischman is a beautiful story which can teach young readers how to watch the character for theme changes. By using the signpost strategy (Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading by K. Beers and N. Probst), students can gain a better understanding of key elements in fictional text. When looking at the characters and major events, you can lead the class to see how these changes can affect the character over time. (This is the beginning of awareness for: character motivat
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: A Book Companion Bundle
Reading Comprehension Homework - Weekly Independent Home Reading Questions 3rd
Need to assign reading homework, but want to engage students with choice? This weekly homework reading log provides you with 36 weeks of grade-appropriate reading homework logs full of questions from every CCSS reading standard for literature and informational text.Each reading log contains ten questions - four are for fiction texts, four for nonfiction, one reflection question, and one free choice option. No two logs are the same.Your Reading Comprehension Homework Download Includes:36-weeks of
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3rd
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Logs & Reading Skills Task Cards YEAR LONG BUNDLE 3rd
On Meadowview Street Speech and Language Book Companion
On Meadowview Street is a sweet story of a girl who transforms her neighborhood. It is full of great vocabulary and opportunities to practice making inferences and predictions. This companion pack targets a variety of comprehension and language skills and is great for mixed groups! Work on vocabulary, compare and contrast, defining and describing, sequence and retell, and comprehension skills with one resource. An open ended game board is also included, so you can incorporate any other skill you
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1st - 3rd
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Ron's Gone Wrong Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021)
Ron's Gone Wrong Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (PG - 2021) challenges students to identify character traits, how characters change throughout the story and compare characters with each other. Define algorithm and write your own steps that successfully create friendships. Discuss how social media is affecting student lives and explore the concept of digital privacy within the context of the film. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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3rd - 8th
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Written Comprehension Bundle 2nd 3rd Prepare for mClass TRC Questions
Can your students prove their answers? They need to practice their written comprehension! In this comprehension center, students read a fiction book closely, returning to the text and/or video for text evidence to support their answers. This written comprehension reading packet utilizes 18 well-known book titles, available from most school collections. {Books not included!}All of the 2nd Grade titles, available hereThe Kissing Hand by Audrey PennWilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem FoxLibrar
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2nd - 3rd
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Book Review, Book Report Templates based on Bloom's Taxonomy
How could one find so many book report forms that transform children into the books they read and into a love of literature? Blooming Book Report Forms began as a few book report forms created to teach third grade students. Over the years new forms were created for multiple abilities.These forms were used with Bloom’s Taxonomy as a focus to ensure student success. As a third grade teacher I was tired of finding book report forms that didn’t really engage the students. These forms help students t
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Strategies Bundle
Written Comprehension - White Socks Only mClass TRC Questions
Can your students prove their answers? They need to practice written comprehension! This written comprehension reading packet uses the children's book White Socks Only by Evelyn Coleman, QR codes (to watch a video of the story read aloud), and 4 comprehension questions in a variety of formats for literacy-rich classrooms to practice written comprehension. Comprehension questions are in an mClass-similar format used in North Carolina. {Book not included!}*****This title is included in the Writte
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3rd
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Also included in: Written Comprehension Bundle 2nd 3rd Prepare for mClass TRC Questions
Pixar Short Daily Journal Prompts (36 Weeks) | Infer | Plot | Theme (Full Year)
This bundle of Pixar Short Daily Journal Prompts are for a full year. There are 180 individual journal prompts, one for each day of the week for 36 weeks. Each week students analyze one Pixar Short ranging from 2 to 7 minutes (see the list of Pixar Shorts in the description). Challenge students to infer and analyze characters, theme, setting, and plot, while also reflecting on deeper questions about friendship, bravery, innovation, the consequences of actions, resilience, and the magic of the ev
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3rd - 6th
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Pixar Short Daily Journal Prompts (18 Weeks) | Infer | Plot | Theme (2nd Sem)
These Pixar Short Daily Journal Prompts (18 Weeks) are for a full semester. There are 90 individual journal prompts, one for each day of the week for 18 weeks. Each week students analyze one Pixar Short ranging from 2 to 7 minutes (see the list of Pixar Shorts in the description). From Mater's time-traveling adventures in "Time Travel Mater" to the profound explorations of pre-life in "22 vs. Earth," and the inventive problem-solving in "Unparalleled Parking," students explore themes of innovati
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3rd - 6th
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Written Comprehension - Thank You, Mr. Falker mClass TRC Questions
Can your students prove their answers? They need to practice written comprehension! This written comprehension reading packet uses the children's book Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco, QR codes (to watch a video of the story read aloud), and 4 comprehension questions in a variety of formats for literacy-rich classrooms to practice written comprehension. Comprehension questions are in an mClass-similar format used in North Carolina. {Book not included!}*****This title is included in the
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3rd
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Also included in: Written Comprehension Bundle 2nd 3rd Prepare for mClass TRC Questions
Teach CCSS with How Far I'll Go Song from Moana | Reading Literature
Teach CCSS with How Far I'll Go from Moana! Use this short 3 minute song to teach a ton of CCSS standards. Compare how Moana sees her future and how her people see their future. Discuss the meaning of the words horizon, role and roll. Explore the concept of motivation and also students are as adventurous as Moana. Finally, identify visuals in the music video to help improve understanding of the lyrics.This song by Auli'i Cravalho, along with the lyrics on screen, can be found on YouTube here.(No
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1st - 5th
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Comprehensive Collection of Over 60 Graphic Organizers
Unleash the full potential of your classroom with this expansive set of graphic organizers designed to boost reading comprehension across both literary and informational texts. From the classic T-charts to intricate attribute charts, your lessons will be brimming with creativity and critical thinking. ✏️Our collection is more than just tools; it's a complete strategy to engage and inspire every student. Each graphic organizer comes with detailed instructions, practical classroom applications, an
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2nd - 6th
A Book Companion Bundle
This book companion bundle uses stories that can teach young readers how to watch the character for theme changes. By using the signpost strategy (Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading by K. Beers and N. Probst), students can gain a better understanding of key elements in fictional text.When looking at the characters and major events, you can lead the class to see how these changes can affect the character over time. (This is the beginning of awareness for: character motivation, plot, con
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2nd - 5th
Written Comprehension - Brave Irene mClass TRC Questions
Can your students prove their answers? They need to practice written comprehension! This written comprehension reading packet uses the children's book Brave Irene by William Steig, QR codes (to watch a video of the story read aloud), and 4 comprehension questions in a variety of formats for literacy-rich classrooms to practice written comprehension. Comprehension questions are in an mClass-similar format used in North Carolina. {Book not included!}*****This title is included in the Written Comp
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3rd
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Also included in: Written Comprehension Bundle 2nd 3rd Prepare for mClass TRC Questions
Diversity and Inclusion | Smoky Night Book Talk for Distance Learning
Create tolerant, accepting and empathetic children through book discussions that directly correlate to today's current events. Use the text to dig deeper with the following included items:11 discussion questions to dig deeper into the meaning of the text and find connections1 writing prompt to allow children to share their thoughts through words4 extension activities to do as a family or small group to show application of compassion and love!******************************************************
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K - 7th
Seriously Snow White was So Forgetful Comprehension Test & Answer Key
Easily check your students' comprehension of Seriously Snow White was So Forgetful with this small packet!Includes: Comprehension and Vocabulary Test eleven questions (in three parts)nine multiple choice questions, one written response, and one vocabulary match questionhas why, who, what, where, and how questions (sorry, no when)vocabulary words: forgetful, cottage, poison, coffin, dwarf, mine, and burgledat least two questions ask about characters' actions regarding events that take place in t
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2nd - 4th
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Reading Comprehension Challenges
Great as an extension activity, these reading challenges require students to read between the lines to answer questions. Skills include general reading comprehension, author's purpose, categorize and classify, and more. The passages are brief, so students do not feel intimidated by the worksheets. Have fun!
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2nd - 5th
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No, David: Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
Filled with 20 questions that center on who, what, where, when, why, and how and which promote the understanding of the story's plot, theme, and picture inferences, this printable is a perfect review of "No, David!" A detailed answer key is included.
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K - 4th
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The Polar Express: Review, Test, or Homework Assignment with Detailed Answer Key
Teachers who want students to "express" their understanding of the who, what, where, why, and how about this popular story have come to the right place. This fun, comprehensive 15-question assessment helps to reinforce characters, plot, and motivation. A detailed answer key is included.
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2nd - 5th
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