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Life Cycle of a Bean Plant Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This passage briefly describes the life cycle of a bean plant. 3 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Part of my Life Cycle BundleINCLUDES:Informational text

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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The Sun Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Solar System

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Need a quick informational text about the Sun? This passage will give your students an overview of the Sun. 15 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess their understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Planet Earth Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Solar System

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This passage briefly describes the planet Earth. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text 900-1000 Lexile14

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Science, Astronomy

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5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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American Landmarks Map Cut and Paste Activity United States

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America has so many amazing landmarks! This map is made to be used in conjunction with my American Landmarks Reading Comprehension Bundle, but could be used on its own. You will find both black and white and color copies of the landmarks and maps

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download ZIP (1.31 MB)

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Causes of World War I Domino Effect Activity WWI Worksheet

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This product includes an article and ten events leading to World War I. Students cut out the "dominoes" and paste them in the correct order of the events leading to World War I. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. The ZIP file

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, European History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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Butterfly Life Cycle Activities and Worksheets Butterflies

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This products contains multiple activities to teach the butterfly life cycle. It includes: a passage describing the life cycle, tracing key terms, comprehension questions, cut and paste cycle, sequencing cards, and counting activity. I have

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Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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13 Colonies Regions Chart by Region for Student Completion

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Students identify the following information for each colony (divided by region): -Date Founded-Government-Major Industries-Major Towns-Founded By-Religion-Color and black and white versions-Key includedI have articles on each of these in

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Idiom Coloring Book 30 Examples of Figurative Language

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Students are presented with 30 common idioms to color in this book. This is a PDF file. I am okay if you post on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Figurative Language Chart

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Figurative Language chart with type, definition, and example. Figurative language examples from Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Students must identify the type of figurative language, to what/whom it refers, and the meaning of the figurative

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (1.18 MB)

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Final Projects FREE

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This ZIP file has two different project options for The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963. Students are given many choices in both projects. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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Ellen Raskin Biography Author of The Westing Game Reading Comprehension

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I always like for my students to learn a little about the author of texts we read. This passage briefly describes the life of Ellen Raskin, author of The Westing Game. Students answer 9 short answer questions to assess their understanding. The

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English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities

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Animal Farm by George Orwell Choice Project FREEBIE!

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This project for Animal Farm requires students to select one activity from each section of Writing, Research, and Drawing. Part of my Animal Farm Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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One of my favorite books to teach my students is The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963. This product has 30 questions (multiple choice, matching, and short answer) for Chapter One of The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963. I've also included extension

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download ZIP (1.01 MB)

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Figurative Language in Freak the Mighty Crossword Puzzle

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Students identify examples of figurative language in the novel Freak the Mighty in this crossword. (PDF- not editable)Part of my Freak the Mighty BundleFigurative Language ChartYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Conflict Types Tutorial and PracticePlot Line Tutorial

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.59 MB)

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Freak the Mighty Characters Crossword Puzzle Rodman Philbrick

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This crossword puzzle helps students review the characters in the novel Freak the Mighty. (PDF- not editable)Part of my Freak the Mighty BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Conflict Types Tutorial and PracticePlot Line Tutorial and QuestionsText Structure

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.62 MB)

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Freak the Mighty Settings Crossword Puzzle Review

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Students identify the settings in the novel Freak the Mighty in this crossword. (PDF- not editable)Part of my Freak the Mighty BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Conflict Types Tutorial and PracticePlot Line Tutorial and QuestionsText Structure PracticeMood

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Digital Download PDF (0.60 MB)

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ABC's of History Cumulative Children's Book Project, World History, U.S. History

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Students create an ABC Children's Book about history. This is great for a cumulative project for a topic or for the whole year. Planning and sheet and rubric for grading are provided.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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Digital Download PDF (0.57 MB)

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Literary Hero Argumentative Paper, All Steps Included, Research, Peer-editing

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Includes: Prompt, Steps, Research Guide, Peer-editing form, Rubric for Grading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.80 MB)

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15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Literature, School Counseling, Economics , General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month