Reading pdfs for staff

English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

My Esperanza Rising novel study features everything teachers need to lead students through Pam Muñoz Ryan's amazing book. This PDF novel study includes activities, comprehension questions, daily lesson plans, character analysis, word work, and more! Guide your readers through Esperanza Rising while helping them think more deeply about the characters, themes, and literary devices found within it.The theme of this novel is perseverance and the idea that one should never be afraid to start over. Yo

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Grades:

4th - 8th, Staff

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Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

...

Also included in: Novel Study Unit Bundle: 15 No-Prep Units for Middle School - CCSS Aligned

December and Christmas Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, English Language Arts, Reading

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of December and Christmas reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 19-page Christmas close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions for Use • What is Close Reading? • Close Reading Strategies • The Happy Holiday Shoppe: Fictional Narrative (1010L)• Candy Canes: Informational Text (1210L)• How to Decorate a Christmas Tree:

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Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

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Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.1

, RL.5.4

...

Also included in: December ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School

Middle/High School Informal Language Screener

Created by

One Stop Speech Therapy

Throughout the school year I obtain new admissions to my caseload. At times, it can be hard to gage my student's ability levels just from reading their IEP. I have developed an informal screener that hits upon the areas that I feel I would like to see whether my students have mastered or if it's an area where more support is needed. The following comprehensive screener includes sections on: 1. Informal Oral Peripheral Exam Checklist 2. Brief Artic, Fluency, and Voice Checklist 3. Spontaneous

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Communication Disorders, Reading, Speech Therapy

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

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Assessment, Outlines, Printables

Kid-Friendly Rubrics for Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening {WIDA informed}

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Tools for Teachers by Laurah J

Assessing the language growth of ELLs throughout the year is key to ensuring they are making progress toward language proficiency. This download contains four rubrics written in kid-friendly language and are informed by the WIDA performance definitions and can-do descriptors. These rubrics will help make assessing and tracking the language growth of your ELLs easy. Even better, the rubrics are in kid-friendly language to help students better understand the criteria for each level of proficiency

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EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th, Staff

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Assessment, Rubrics

Also included in: Kid-Friendly Rubrics for Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening {Bilingual}

The Odyssey Reading Literature Guide and Greek Mythology Flip Book

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The Odyssey: Interactive Flip Book Includes: Literary Terms (epic, epic hero, epithet…) Character Map and answer key, Study Guide and answer Key, A Hero's Journey visual, chart, and answer key, Map of Odysseus’ voyage, Greek Mythology chart and answer key. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study guide. Students will practice reading / summarization skills, recalling details, writing and inference skills...and everything will be in this one pack! Great for Center Task / Differentiation -Cl

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Staff

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Simply Delightful in Second Grade

The retelling hand, story elements, and story mapping

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This resource teaches about the story elements using the retelling hand, story elements posters, cards, and story mapping worksheets. The retelling hand is helpful for students to understand all the elements in the story and to be able to retell the story. Story mapping is an important strategy that uses the map to introduce the basic structure and elements of the story to your students.The comprehension question cards are cues to help remind the students about the story and each of the elemen

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

PreK - 5th, Staff

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Bookflix Library Bulletin Board Display

Created by

LearnPlayandRead

Grab the attention of elementary through high school students with this library bulletin board display inspired by Netflix. BOOKFLIX! Listing includes the letters for BOOKFLIX, icons, search bar, My List, Top Picks, Trending Now, Coming Soon, Award Winners, and Libros en Espanol labels to be printed on standard 8.5"x11" paper and displayed on your bulletin board.I am also including 52 book covers with the listing that range from elementary level up to high school level books. I do not own cop

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Library Sciences, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

1st - 12th, Staff

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Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

Interactive Calendar Books for Autism

Created by

Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

I have created interactive Calendar Books. These books can be used on a daily basis. I have used mine this year, and have found that participation has gone up 100%. Students are responsible for following along and completing each page. There are six pages:Yesterday wasToday isTomorrow isThe month isThe date isThe weather isThe season isPrint each page on cardstock and laminate. Assemble the pages using binder rings.Please cut out the Calendar Book Pieces, laminate, and attatch to the book w

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Life Skills, Reading, Special Education

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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Workbooks, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

Also included in: Interactive Calendar Activities- Discounted Bundle for Children with Autism

Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit for Middle School Common Core Aligned

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Literature, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Novel Unit: Common Core Aligned! This Print and Go! Tuck Everlasting Novel Unit is a 58-page novel study that includes: • Lesson Plans • Main Idea Chapter Titles • 18 pages of reader response questions • 5 pages of context clue word work with more space for writing all of the information needed • character analysis work • figurative language work • post-reading reflection journals • a character map • End of Novel Project • a table of contents to keep track o

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Grades:

4th - 8th, Staff

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.1

...

Also included in: Novel Study Unit Bundle for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

"Elephant & Piggie" Theme - Mask 6 Pack

Created by

Cheeky Cherubs

Elephant & Piggie - Mask 4 Pack*UPDATE May 2022 - 2 new snake masks have beed added. Have fun with this easy and fun literacy extension craft activity! Based on the "Elephant & Piggie" book series by Mo Willems. Great for reader's theater exercises. The pages can be printed on regular copy paper, construction paper or on card stock for extra sturdiness. Once printed, have kids color/paint, cut and glue the mask pieces together. Hope you enjoy!You might also like:Don't Let the Pigeon Driv

Subjects:

Reading, Visual Arts, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 3rd, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables

First Grade Summer Themed Sight Word Color by Code End of the Year Activities

Created by

Kelly Avery Mrs Avery's Island

Do you have a student who struggles with reading comprehension simply because their sight words have not been mastered? Teaching, practicing, and mastering sight words for all grade levels are the key components to increasing reading fluency and comprehension skills and this packet of 1st grade sight word activities will provide your students practice with Dolch and Fry sight words to improve their reading fluency and comprehension!WANT TO BUNDLE AND SAVE?I invite to check out the preview of my

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Balanced Literacy, End of Year, Reading

Grades:

1st, Staff

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Activities, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RF.1.2

, RF.1.3

, RF.1.4

Stargirl: A Print and Go Novel Study Unit for Middle School

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English Language Arts, Reading, Tools for Common Core

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli: a PRINT and GO Novel Unit WITH ANSWER KEY for grades 6-8 is the perfect tool for teaching this amazing novel with your students. This Stargirl Novel Unit, 37-page student packet includes:• Pacing Guide• Character Analysis Chart• 5-pages of RIVET word work• 12-pages of chapter by chapter reader response questions• An anticipation guide to get your students thinking and connecting• Story Map• Simile and Metaphor Work• 3-Reflective Journal Topics• End of Novel Project•

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Grades:

4th - 8th, Staff

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Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.7.1

...

Also included in: Jerry Spinelli Novel Study Unit BUNDLE for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio - Book Companion and Writing Activity

Created by

Teaching Tidbits and More With Jamie

We're All Wonders is the picture book version for young readers of the best seller Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This book companion resource is great to use to incorporate discussion questions, vocabulary, and writing prompts all while teaching your students the value of kindness. This book is geared for FIRST - THIRD GRADE. ● Writing Craft - Students will use a hand drawn version of Auggie's helmet to describe why they are a "wonder". This writing prompt will make for a perfect bulletin board o

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Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 3rd, Staff

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Lesson

Frankenstein Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book

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Frankenstein: Interactive Flip Book British Literature's most famous gothic novel written by Mary Shelley. Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes:Mary Shelley’s Bio and BackgroundElements of Gothic Literature Study Guide and answer key (over 100 questions!)Themes, Symbols and answer keyAntithesis-Contrasts of ideas, characters, themes, settings or moodsCharacters and their backgroundFrame Story explanationTh

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

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Lord of the Flies Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book

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Interactive Reading Lord of the Flies Flip Book Aligned and Outlined English language arts Common Core State Standards, 9-12 Reading, Writing, Speaking and ListeningIncludes:-Each chapter has study guide questions to fill In and teacher answer key -Characters chart fill in and answer key-Symbols chart fill in and answer key-British Author, William Golding -Map of The Island-Novel Background Print in color or gray scale. White paper or color paper. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study

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Grades:

8th - 12th, Staff

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Leaping into Learning with Kaley

How Full is Your Bucket | Bucket Filler Activities

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How Full is your Bucket? Teach your students the difference between a Bucket Filler and a Bucket Dipper with these Bucket Filling Activities. These bucket filler writing activities, kindness cards, and bucket sorts are just what you need to teach positive behavior and create a classroom of kind and caring students. Your students will love learning about kindness and the importance of their words as they practice bucket sorting, compare full and empty buckets and write about empty and full bucket

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Literature, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 4th, Staff

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

Aesop's Fables Readers' Theater Plays for Primary Grades

Created by

The Owl Spot

Are you looking for some fun, engaging fluency practice for your primary students? You need to make these Aesop's Fables Readers' Theater scripts part of your fluency activities! Your students will love these great stories, as well as have plenty of practice with reading fluency,Using Readers' Theater is a research-proven way to increase reading fluency, teach reading strategies, and engage students in your classroom. By combining this awesome approach with Aesop's Fables, you have a fantastic t

Subjects:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

1st - 3rd, Staff

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

The Hunger Games Novel Study Literature Guide Flip Book

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The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins: Interactive Layered Flip Book Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes: Includes: ★Plot Diagram (with answer key) ★Vocabulary (with answer key) ★109 Guided Reading Questions (with answer key) ★Character Chart fill in (with answer key) ★Mini-Webquest - Background on author, Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, and Dystopian Society ★Terms to know ★Create District Badges Act

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

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Study Guides, Activities

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Novel Literature Guide Flip Book

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Interactive Layered Flip Book Each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer. Includes: Includes: Plot Diagram(with answer key) Vocabulary by chapter (with answer key) Guided Reading Questions (with answer key) Characters fill in (with answer key) Novel background and Robert Louis Stevenson Gothic Literature and Background Victorian era, theories and themes (with and answer key an

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Number the Stars, Lois Lowry, Plot Diagram, Story Map, Plot Pyramid, Plot Chart

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NUMBER THE STARS, BY LOIS LOWRY PLOT DIAGRAM, STORY MAP, PLOT PYRAMID, PLOT CHART PUZZLE. The Plot Diagram is an organizational story map tool focusing on a plot pyramid or triangular shape, which is used to map the events in a story. This mapping of plot structure allows readers and writers to visualize the key features of stories on a plot chart. Includes: ★Plot Diagram handout ★Interactive Notebook – plot diagram foldable and answer key ★Plot Diagram puzzle pieces ★Answer Key The Plot Diag

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

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Chapter Summary Template

Created by

Elementary Elliott

I use this template to have the students take time to reflect on each chapter as they read. It allows them to recall and summarize the chapter events, give their thoughts and opinions on the chapter, and predict what might come next in the book. It has also been updated as an Easel activity. Enjoy!!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

The Great Gatsby: Interactive Layered Flip Book Reading Literature Guide

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The Great Gatsby: Interactive Flip Book Aligned and Outlined English Language Arts Common Core State Standards, 7-12 Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening 8 pages – each “flap” is ¾ inch and is ready for you to easily line up by using the directions on how to assemble the organizer.Includes:-Each chapter has study guide questions to fill In-Answer Key for the study guide only.-Characters-Pre-reading • Post-Reading fill in chart-Themes • Allusions • Symbols fill in-American Author F. Scott Fit

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Staff

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The Giver, by Lois Lowry: Plot Diagram, Story Map, Plot Pyramid, Plot Chart

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The Giver, by Lois Lowry: Interactive Notebook Plot Diagram Puzzle Includes: ★PLOT DIAGRAM, STORY MAP, PLOT PYRAMID, PLOT CHART handout ★Interactive Notebook – plot diagram foldable and answer key ★Plot Diagram puzzle pieces ★Answer Key The Plot Diagram is an organizational tool focusing on a pyramid or triangular shape, which is used to map the events in a story. This mapping of plot structure allows readers and writers to visualize the key features of stories. Pass out scissors and glue/ta

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