In the middle-school suspense novel, City of Ember, "The Generator" is desperately important, because the skies of this city are always dark 24 hours a day. The protagonist Doon desperately wants to fix his city's generator, which is falling apart. But -- what is a generator? Many middle school students are not sure. This three-page resource explains what a generator is, in easy-to-understand language, and ties it into the novel City of Ember. It also contains illustrations of several actual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Handouts, Literature Circles

NGSS:

MS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-3

Also included in: City of Ember Bundle - Test, Quizzes, Enrichment

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Non Fiction Book Study

Created by

Tammie Mabry

This 3 page publisher document can be used in conjunction with any non-fiction book. Students find new vocabulary words from their book and then look up definitions in either the glossary or dictionary. They will also find key facts that explain the main topic of the book. A personal touch is given when students are asked to make a personal connect and create an illustration to support the text.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Reading, Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Research, Printables

$2.00

Original Price $2.00

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Brochure for Comprehension Strategies

Created by

Tasha Howlett

This colorful tri-fold brouchure is packed with researched-based tips to assist students with comprehending nonfiction text. It is beneficial for all teachers but especially teachers of math, social studies, or science who have students that struggle while reading their textbooks. Hand it out at staff development days, literature nights, etc. It's even helpful for parents!

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

K - 12th, Staff

Types:

Research, Handouts, For Parents

$1.00

Original Price $1.00

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2nd Grade Flashback

Created by

The White Elephant

2nd grade Reading Flashback with an answer sheet and standards included. The passage is over the Life Cycle of a chicken.

Subjects:

Reading, Science, Spring

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Research, Centers

$1.00

Original Price $1.00

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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital reading resources to help your student learn a reading concept, look no further! TPT has an extensive collection of resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any need across grade levels.

Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.

Fun and engaging reading activities to try

Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:

Interactive Phonics Activities

Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.

Word Hunts

Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.

Reader's Theater

Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.

Interactive Read-Alouds

Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.

Comparative Analysis

Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.

By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Frequently asked questions about teaching reading

What types of reading resources are available on TPT?

There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.

How do I find reading lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing reading lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for reading resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of reading lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

How can I make my reading lessons fun and engaging?

Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.