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Elementary english language arts literature circles for Easel Assessments
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study Unit
This novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo, contains 115 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include asking and answering questions, plot, character analysis, point of view, theme, opinion writing, and more!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 print
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Kate DiCamillo Novel Study Bundle
The Life of Snowflake Bentley: Reading Comprehension Passages & Printables
An exciting biography that takes young readers on a journey through the life of Wilson Bentley, a remarkable man who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of snowflakes through photography. This reading comprehension unit is designed for 3rd to 5th graders, providing an engaging exploration of Bentley's adventures in the world of snow. Your students will put their analyzing skills to the test as they read informational text passages and answer comprehension questions. Several standards ar
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Snowflake Bentley and Snow Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My students are engaged fully in the reading of this science fiction tale! This resource includes:1. Comprehension questions in text-order ranging from general comprehension to critical thinking questions.2. Vocabulary is embedded within the questions.3
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5th - 8th
Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print
Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. To check reading before a class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Percy Jackson - Chalice of the Gods - Comprehensive Novel study and guides
Nearly 3000 questions on Percy Jackson - Chalice of the GodsThe sets include for each of the 35 chapters, questions on:5 open ended questions5 multiple choice questionsSets of 5 questions on the themes of the chapterSets of 5 questions on the characters of the chapter5 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the chapterQuestions on keywords in the book10 questions about the original poemIn addition to this each chapter hasa summarya list of the keywords and their meanings Descriptions about
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2nd - 9th
James Watt and His Steam Engine - CLUES-in-CONTEXT rebus - SimpleLitRebus
Sequencing Practice! Context Clues! A REBUS that is an INFORMATIONAL TEXT! Students will read about inventor James Watt and his invention -- improving the steam engine! Also choose from three differentiated TESTS, four writing sheets, and four activities!This CLUES-in-CONTEXT rebus tells about James Watt and that his improved steam engine changed the world, helping start the Industrial Revolution. But students can’t complete reading the rebus until they place eight words found below word picture
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Inventors Rebus Bundle - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebuses - SimpleLitRebus
Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Book 14 - Wrecking Ball - novel study and guide
195 questions on Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Book 14 - Wrecking BallThe sets include questions on:open questionsthemes of the bookcharacters of the bookmultiple choice cloze procedure questionsquestions about the whole bookquestions about the original poemmultiple choice questions about the stories within the bookquestions on the keywords in the bookIn addition to this:each story within the book has a summarya summary of the whole bookA list of the keywords and their meanings from the bookDescription
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1st - 7th
Also included in: All 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Novel studies and guides
Wonder Figurative Language Tests and Quizzes
Dear Educators,This product identifies two hundred twenty-seven figures of speech in R. J. Palacio’s novel, Wonder. The overall package includes 431 questions, which are broken down into 33 separate tests, quizzes, or work sheets. These differentiated assessments were written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:329 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guide Cut out study sheets/gameOne practice quiz with 27 questionsOne modified practice quiz with 27 questions5 Practice work sh
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Wonder ELA Bundle
The Trojan Horse - A Greek Myth - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebus - SimpleLitRebus
Guided reading! Sequencing Practice! Context Clues! A REBUS that is the Greek myth of “The Trojan Horse.” It's included as both a rebus and a short story. This CLUES-in-CONTEXT rebus tells the story of the Trojan horse, but students can’t complete reading the rebus until they place eight words found below word pictures into the rebus correctly. This exercise can be done on paper, on an iPad, or in a web-based classroom!Here is what is included in this download:Rebus (fill-in-the blank and the fu
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2nd - 3rd
Discussion Guide for the book: "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn Fendler
~Book Discussion for the book: “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”~ Written by Donn Fendler, first published in 1939, later in 1978.Discussion guide copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.125 pages.This is a true story (non-fiction). For 8 years on up; grades 4 on up. Makes a great "read-aloud, too!"Includes:- Part 1: 10 questions, Part 2: possible responses for the discussion leader. For written or oral discussions or as an assessment.-Illustrated with a photo of Kn
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4th - 7th
Diary of a wimpy kid, book 1 - book study and guides
A wide variety of English tasks aimed at 8 year olds. Includes information about the book, themes and author and 190 questionsActiviteis8 sets of 5 multiple choice questions8 sets of 5 questions on individual characters7 sets of 5 questions on individual themes4 sets of 5 questions on vocabulary usedan original poem with 4 sets of 5 questions4 sets of questions about the stories within the bookand a word search, cross word and word scramble. All in word format for easy editing.All answers are in
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2nd - 7th
Also included in: All 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Novel studies and guides
The Watsons Go to Birmingham -1963 Figurative Language Quizzes
Dear Educators,This product contains quizzes with eighty-three figurative language quotes from The Watsons Go to Birmingham─1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a differentiated product written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:77 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guide Cut out study guide/gameOne practice quiz with 20 questions5 Quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel5 Modified quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novelPage and paragraph number
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5th - 7th
Quarterback Comeback Jake Maddox novel Test w/Key, Vocabulary Added
12-question multiple choice quiz w/key -Carlos is a good quarterback for his Wildcats team, but he is a "ball hog" and wants to make of the most points himself. When his team plays a tough rival, the Huskies, Carlos has to learn the value of teamwork.A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.Jake Maddox has written a series of short, high interest novels based on sports stories. Their vocabulary level is appropriate fo
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4th - 7th
Johnny Appleseed and the Truth About Apples
This Easel unit includes: a practice lesson with directions on how to read informational text and annotations to become a better reader, two informational text lessons, and an assessment. Each of the informational text lessons contain a video: one about grafting apple trees and one about the rare Black Diamond apple. There are 13 informational text passages. I've also included a teacher resource with information about using these Easel lessons and answer keys! Easel is one of the best teachi
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5th - 7th
Simon B Rhymin EASEL Self-checking Chapter Quizzes| Check Students Understanding
This DIGITAL novel study WILL include Easel activities and assessments for the book, Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed. I will be adding to the resource to include chapter assessments for EASEL and other digital activities. The price will increase once all assessments and activities are added.This novel study will focus on how the character goes through the 5 Steps of Making an Impact.This novel study is designed for 3 weeks with a total of 15 assignments.✔ 13 Self Checking Chapter Assessments -
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4th - 6th
Thomas L. Jennings & Stain Removal - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebus - SimpleLitRebus
Learn about the first African-American inventor to receive a U.S. government patent! This rebus is an INFORMATIONAL TEXT about Thomas L. Jenning and his invention. Get a one-page, fill-in-the-blank rebus, differentiated tests, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and a writing prompt. This curriculum helps students find clues in context of the reading passage so students can complete the rebus. As they do so, they practice sequencing, too! Here is what is included in this download:Informational te
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Inventors Rebus Bundle - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebuses - SimpleLitRebus
Thomas Edison and His Light Bulb, a CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebus - SimpleLitRebus
Sequencing Practice! Context Clues! A REBUS that is an INFORMATIONAL TEXT! Students will read about inventor Thomas Alva Edison and his invention -- improving the light bulb! Also choose from three differentiated TESTS, four writing sheets, and four activities! This CLUES-in-CONTEXT rebus tells what Thomas Edison did to improve the light bulb. But students can’t complete reading the rebus until they place eight words found below word pictures into the rebus correctly. This exercise can be done o
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Inventors Rebus Bundle - CLUES-in-CONTEXT Rebuses - SimpleLitRebus
Upcycle a Village With a Modern Fairy Tale, STEAM, Grades 2-5
Rated: "Highly engaging!"Includes:- a brief history of the management of trash as told by the delightful Nana Pepper through the telling of a fairy tale. - vocabulary words such as recycle, upcycle, compost, plastic, and polyethylene. - a Discussion Guide with an Answer Key to aid in leading the discussion. - instructions on how to make a diorama of a fairy village from upcycled materials. Includes a short story and two poems, "My Upcycled Hat" and "The Marvelous Mermaid in her Upcycled Swims
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2nd - 5th
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4-ESS3-2
Speed Receiver Jake Maddox Novel Test w/Key and Vocabulary
12-question multiple choice quiz w/key -Andrew envies his brother's success as a football wide receiver and decides to improve his running speed. But can he add more practices and keep up his other responsibilities? Jake Maddox has written a series of high-interest short novels that are great for readers in grades 3-5, and they also have high interest for reluctant or emerging readers in grades 6-8. This 12-question multiple-choice quiz test is mainly based on comprehension and can be used a
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3rd - 7th
BMX Challenge Jake Maddox Novel Test w/Key and Vocabulary
12-question multiple-choice quiz --Jason makes fun of some BMX riders for their "baby bikes", and then gets dared to race against them himself. Jason soon finds out that BMX racing is challenging and difficult -- but also fun. When he takes on a "double-dare" to race in a major competition, he finds out that real sportsmanship means more than silly dares. A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.Jake Maddox has wri
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4th - 7th
Gymnastics Jitters Jake Maddox Novel Test w/Key and Vocabulary
12- question multiple choice quiz w/key-Dana loves practicing with her gymnastics team and competing. But she worries about what will happen when they face a team with a "mean" reputation in a big gymnastics meet. Can her team still win by keeping it clean?A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.Jake Maddox has written a series of high-interest short novels that are good for grades 4-5, but their high interest level
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4th - 7th
~Fancy Nancy: The Dazzling Book Report~ AND ~I AM Sacagawea~
Suggested for Grades 2-5Book titles: I Am Sacagawea by Grace Norwich, copyright, 2021 Scholastic Inc. (Grades 3-5) AND Fancy Nancy, the Dazzling Book Report (I Can Read Level 1)* Vocabulary Activity including answer key for I Am Sacagawea. * Chapter-by-chapter questions to use as a discussion guide and/or as written responses with an answer key for possible responses. * How to write a book report rubric. May assign a book report for both/or one book by using the rubric as a guideline.Includes a
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2nd - 5th
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Holes Novel Study and Easel test
Introducing the Comprehensive Holes Novel Study Unit – Your Ultimate Resource for Engaging Literary Exploration!Unlock the full potential of Louis Sachar's timeless masterpiece with our meticulously crafted Holes Novel Study Unit. This all-inclusive package takes your students on an immersive journey through the intricate plotlines, captivating characters, and thought-provoking themes that make "Holes" a literary gem. With 52 comprehensive pages of enriching content, this study guide ensures a h
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4th - 6th
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