Summer reading unit plans for Easel Activities

Also included in: BUNDLE: High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages (Grade 7/8)

Dragons Love Tacos Read Aloud - Valentine's Activities - Reading Comprehension

Created by

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

These Dragons Love Tacos read aloud activities include everything you need to bring this Valentine's story to life, including group activities, writing prompts, crafts and more.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text,

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.4

, RL.1.5

...

Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds

Informational Nonfiction Text Features Unit

Created by

Mrs Nelson Teaches

Do your middle school students struggle reading informational texts? This Minimal Prep Unit is designed to help middle school students learn to identify and utilize informational text features to help them navigate through and deepen their understanding of a text. This text features unit is an excellent ELA back-to-school activity!Teachers often assume that students know how to use glossaries, headings, etc., but many times they don't. Explicit teaching of Informational Text Features is neces

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.2

, RI.6.5

, RI.6.10

, RI.7.5

, RI.7.10

...

Morphology Activities Root Words Prefixes & Suffixes Roots & Affixes Worksheets

Created by

Monica Parsons

These morphology activities will help build students' vocabulary with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. Students who have an expansive vocabulary will be able to read quickly and with more accuracy, as well as determine the meaning of unknown words. One way to build students' vocabulary and reading skills is through explicit instruction and word study activities with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. These weekly morphology activities focus on five Greek and Latin roots and affixes to help stu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3a

, RF.3.3b

, RF.4.3

, RF.4.3a

...

Also included in: Root Words Worksheets Roots and Affixes Greek and Latin Roots

Syllable Types Unit

Created by

The Classroom Key

Daily plans, visuals, and activities to teach all 6 syllable types, splitting syllables, and multisyllabic decoding. Improve reading and spelling skills for longer words that students encounter in 2nd and 3rd grade Plan fast! - Daily plans are quick to read and include print-and-go visuals and activitiesTeach effectively - Lesson plans use research-based direct instruction and explicit instruction for phonics and the science of readingDifferentiate - Whether your students are just learning what

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RF.1.3b

, RF.1.3c

, RF.1.3d

, RF.1.3e

, RF.2.3a

...

Fable, Fairy Tale, Myths, Legends Unit

Created by

Middle School Mood Swings

This comprehensive unit is a fantastic resource to use with a variety of fables, fairy tales, myths, or legends of your choice. Students will discover how life lessons are learned from understanding fables and how fairy tales influence society. They will also be able to identify connections to cultures that legends originated from and realize how myths illustrate the belief systems and customs of the cultures that created them. Here is what is included:★Essential Questions★Vocabulary Word List★

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Lesson

Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes Morphology Word Study Activities Week 2

Created by

Monica Parsons

This morphology unit will help build students' vocabulary with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. Students who have an expansive vocabulary will be able to read quickly and with more accuracy, as well as determine the meaning of unknown words. One way to build students' vocabulary and reading skills is through explicit instruction and word study activities with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. These weekly morphology word study activities focus on five Greek and Latin roots and/or affixes to h

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3b

, RF.4.3

, RF.4.3a

, RF.5.3

...

Also included in: Root Words Worksheets Roots and Affixes Greek and Latin Roots

Cause and Effect Texts for Teaching Text Structure

Created by

Emily Kissner

Cause and effect articles! This packet includes everything you need to introduce students to the text structure of cause and effect in expository texts. You'll find 11 texts with a wide variety of before, during, and after reading activities.Texts (text-dependent questions and activities included)What Is A Tsunami?Surviving the Winter Raising a Stink About StinkbugsThe Reason for a RainbowMysterious Milk Sickness Invasive Species Synthesizing Information activity Great Peshtigo FireWriting Sente

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.3.3

, RI.4.3

, RI.5.3

, RI.6.5

Sound STEM Challenge Musical Instrument Engineering Design STEAM Activity Unit

Created by

Elementary Inquiry

This week-long STEM challenge integrates science and music lessons about sound, pitch, volume, and vibration. Students investigate properties of sound, use the engineering design process to build pitched and non-pitched musical instruments, and write, notate, and perform a short musical composition to demonstrate their understanding of pitch, volume, and vibration.A differentiated reading passage and quiz about the use of gourds as a material in traditional musical instruments will set the stage

Subjects:

Music, Physical Science, Reading

Grades:

5th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.5.10

, W.5.2

, SL.5.1

, SL.5.4

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide(w/Answer Key)

Created by

Tween Spirit

Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class! Included in this product is 83 pages (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY) ★Anticipation Guide ★Vocabulary

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Generic Novel Study ANY Book Studies Summer School Activities 3rd Grade +

Created by

Peas in a Pod

This NO PREP generic novel study guide can be used for ANY novel! I’ve included 16 worksheets to help students dive deeper into the book. This resource is ideal for 3rd – 6th grade students. Fellow educators say…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Katherine B. said, “This is a fabulous set of activities that can be used with any novel. After teaching the activities and expectations once, they can be used over and over again for our independent work time. Thanks!”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Maria C. said, "This is a great resource when y

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.6

, RI.3.10

...

The Hero's Journey Greek Mythology Unit - Middle School

Created by

Mrs Nelson Teaches

Achilles, Perseus, Atalanta, Theseus! The Greek Heroes and Heroines stories are among the most exciting in all Greek Mythology. Introduce middle school students to The Hero’s Journey or monomyth and eight Greek Hero myths with these fun and engaging resources and lesson plans!This No-Prep, Print-and-Go Greek Heroes unit will save YOU time and your students will enjoy the thrilling stories and engaging activities. Student assignments are balanced with practicing literacy skills, writing and creat

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.5

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.2

...

Also included in: Greek Mythology Unit Bundle for Middle School

The School Play Gary Soto Short Story Unit Reading Comprehension Cite Evidence

Created by

Sara Nelson Teaching

Looking for a short story unit that carefully guides your students to a deep understanding of "The School Play" by Gary Soto? This ready to print short story unit gives you everything you need to teach "The School Play" and will give your students plenty of practice citing textual evidence, determining and anaylzing theme, and writing about a text.In this unit, your students will cover numerous ELA standards in depth, progressing from literal comprehension through a full essay. You will have eve

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

Also included in: Short Story Units for Middle School Reading Comprehension, Analysis and Writing

Solar System Independent Work - Print & Digital Space and Planets Activities

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, Science

These digital Solar System activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

CCSS:

Drama, English Language Arts, Reading

, RI.1.7

...

Also included in: Space Activities - Digital & Printable Moon, Solar System, Exploring Space, Sun

Radio Drama Play Script The Canterville Ghost Grades 6 to 9 Scary Oscar Wilde

Created by

Dramamommaspeaks

Part of a Bundle Looking for something a lightly scary, but also thought provoking and a classic? Check out Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost radio play script. This adaptation has roles for 15 + students and teaches the history of radio theater. Students strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while performing this play. The Canterville Ghost story by Oscar Wilde concerns a girl who befriends the ghost haunting Canterville Chase mansion and helps him cross over into

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Scripts

Also included in: Radio Drama Script| Four Radio Plays and Unit Great for High Engagement!

Healthy Habits Digital Activities - Hygiene Lesson Plans - Healthy Choices

Created by

Health, Informational Text, Reading

These digital Healthy Habits activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all kno

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

CCSS:

Informational Text, Other (ELA), Reading

, RI.1.7

...

Also included in: SCIENCE Independent Work - Print & Digital Activities Mega Bundle

Red Scarf Girl Literature Guide with Easel Activity Digital and Printable

Created by

HappyEdugator

Literature Guide for Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang. 87-page novel study on the nonfiction memoir about living in China under Chairman Mao and how the Cultural Revolution affected her family. Good book for middle school ELA, especially 7th grade. Comprehensive novel guide aligned with standards includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary with tests and answer keys, study guide, discussion questions, unit plans, writing focus, grammar practice, supplemental materials and visuals for class discuss

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

...

Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes Morphology Word Study Activities Week 3

Created by

Monica Parsons

This morphology unit will help build students' vocabulary with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. Students who have an expansive vocabulary will be able to read quickly and with more accuracy, as well as determine the meaning of unknown words. One way to build students' vocabulary and reading skills is through explicit instruction and word study activities with Greek and Latin roots and affixes. These weekly morphology word study activities focus on five Greek and Latin roots and/or affixes to h

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RF.3.3

, RF.3.3a

, RF.3.3b

, RF.4.3

, RF.4.3a

...

Also included in: Root Words Worksheets Roots and Affixes Greek and Latin Roots

Digestive System Independent Work - Human Body Print & Digital Activities

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, Science

These digital Digestive System activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

CCSS:

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

, RI.1.7

...

Also included in: Human Body Independent Work - Skeletal, Circulatory, Digestive, Muscular Systems

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Winter (Grade 7/8 Language)

Created by

Teacher Resource Cabin

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students during the wintertime, to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, in order to reduce v

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Expository

Also included in: BUNDLE: High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages (Grade 7/8)

Into the Wild Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities

Created by

Connie

This 46-page Into the Wild Unit Plan includes detailed teaching plans along with numerous links to inspire your ninth to twelfth grade students to read Jon Krakauer's extraordinary book. All of the literary analysis activities and teaching ideas are aligned with the Common Core Standards. A plethora of character and plot analysis activities and four open-ended writing forms fuel students' interest in Chris McCandless's Alaskan odyssey. Teachers may use the digitally enhanced or PDF formats to

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

...

High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages for Spring (Grade 7/8 Language)

Created by

Teacher Resource Cabin

This resource includes 10 high interest nonfiction passages. These passages are intended for use with Grade 7/8 students during the springtime, to keep passages fresh and engaging for students year round. This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7/8 Ontario Language Curriculum - Strand C. Comprehension. Each passage and worksheet (as well as this teacher guide!) is written in the font Lexend, which was designed with dyslexia and struggling readers in mind, in order to reduce v

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

Also included in: BUNDLE: High Interest Nonfiction Reading Passages (Grade 7/8)

|1st Grade Common Core| Backwards Design Unit Plan Reading Informational Text

Created by

Teaching Without Frills

This product includes:•A detailed backwards design unit plan covering all 1st grade Common Core Informational Reading standards.•4 weeks (20 days) of mini-lesson ideas and accompanying graphic organizers, recording sheets, activities, and assessments•Sample anchor charts•“My Favorite Informational Book” performance taskSee preview for more details. :)Standards covered:RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.RI.1.2 Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.RI.1.

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

, RI.1.3