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Preview of Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle

Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle

Print & digital versions! You'll have everything you need to teach the essentials of digital literacy and research skills with this bundled product. Sharpen students' critical thinking skills by engaging them in interesting, real-life learning tasks. Here's what teachers are saying about my Digital Literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to detail and thoroughness have made my day so much si
Preview of Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, National Poetry Month, Body Biography Project

Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, National Poetry Month, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, Activist, Author, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, poet laureate, author, and activist. Celebrate Women's History Month with this biography study! This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. I adapted the bod
Preview of William Shakespeare, Author Study, Body Biography Project

William Shakespeare, Author Study, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
This William Shakespeare Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the truly amazing British poet and playwright. This author study body biography is a collaborative research activity. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. If you are teaching a Shakespeare unit for Romeo and Juliet, Ma
Preview of Anne Frank, Activist, The Diary of Anne Frank, Body Biography Project

Anne Frank, Activist, The Diary of Anne Frank, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Anne Frank, Activist, The Diary of Anne Frank, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the Jewish teenage girl who journaled her experiences while in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. Learn all there is to know about one of the strongest
Preview of Study Unit to be used with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Study Unit to be used with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Created by
Mindy Killgrove
Everything you need (and more) to teach this amazing novel is right here. Included in this packet, you will find: a suggested reading calendar, a vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, in-class activities, enrichment activities (for advanced students), multiple writing assignments, an in-depth project, and a cumulative assessment. The test contains 10 multiple choice questions, 10 true/false, 10 short answer, 10 matching questions, and 2 essay prompts. ALL answer keys and rubrics are provided.
Preview of William Shakespeare Author Study Worksheet, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS

William Shakespeare Author Study Worksheet, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Skip the typical William Shakespeare introduction lecture and empower students to find their own interesting facts about this author’s life with the “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.This single-page worksheet (both PDF & Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Shakespeare’s background.Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or links to defined articles. It is an organizer tool for students to use as they
Preview of The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)

The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)

Created by
The HOT Spot
This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents! The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a race with one another. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops," located at the end of each leg, to avoid coming in last. The clues provided during each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task. These tasks are perf
Preview of How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - APA - Middle and High School

How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - APA - Middle and High School

Created by
Selena Smith
Looking for an effective way to teach the research paper from start to finish without pulling your hair out? I get it! Research papers are multi-step and exhausting for both students and teachers. This unit for those of us who need an easier, more comprehensive way to teach the research paper without all the anxiety.This unit teaches the basics of writing a research paper for beginners as students learn to do the following:❤️ Evaluate Sources❤️ Collect useful information❤️ Incorporate quotes, pa
Preview of Malala Yousafzai, Women's History Month, World Activist, Body Biography Project

Malala Yousafzai, Women's History Month, World Activist, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Malala Yousafzai Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, author, and world activist. Celebrate Women's History Month with this biography study! This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. If your students are reading the text, I am Malala, this type of ac
Preview of Langston Hughes, National Poetry Month, Author Study, Body Biography Project

Langston Hughes, National Poetry Month, Author Study, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Langston Hughes Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the truly amazing American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. This author study body biography is a collaborative research activity. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study.This project can be used at
Preview of Heroes of the Holocaust Article and Mini-Research Project

Heroes of the Holocaust Article and Mini-Research Project

This resource is a mini-research project for students to find out more about Heroes of the Holocaust. Instead of having your students research the most vile war criminals of the Holocaust, have students study the brave and honorable people that tried to save those who were being oppressed. This is a great activity to teach students about kindness and that there is always a choice to do what is right.Students will research heroes of the time and read a short article about the "Righteous Among the
Preview of Inquiry Based Learning Project: VAPING

Inquiry Based Learning Project: VAPING

Created by
The Lesson Shop
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Vaping has become more and more common over that past decade, but how (un)healthy is it really for us? Students are given a general overview of how inquiry projects work, and are then set loose to dive into an authentic research process. At the end, they are given the option of presenting in one of four different modes: A presentation, a podcast, a documentary film, or an essay. This Package Includes:An Introduction to VapingAn Ov
Preview of APA Citations Sorting Activity

APA Citations Sorting Activity

Created by
English Bulldog
APA Citations Sorting Activity → Editable files! Revised in September 2020 to reflect the changes in the 7th Edition. Now easier to cut out quickly!Need something a little more engaging than a worksheet? This APA Citations sorting activity allows students to work in small groups to categorize dozens of source types, full-citations, and in-text citations. Designed for Honors 10th graders, this sorting activity will build confidence in your students as they work to master APA format skills. I’
Preview of Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

Created by
Selena Smith
Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two of his poems as they think critically and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues. What's Included:► Step-by-step instructions► Hint cards► 5 well-designed puzzles to solve► Self-checking Google form► Clue labels (optional)► Congratulations certifica
Preview of Research Skills Bundle | Fundamentals, Online Search, Fact & Opinion Task Cards

Research Skills Bundle | Fundamentals, Online Search, Fact & Opinion Task Cards

This bundle brings together three of our super popular research skills resources to ensure your students can ask the right questions, seek the correct answers, verify the integrity of what they are researching and report it back in their own words using the correct citation protocols.Be sure to read the reviews the description and reviews of each resource, as you will not be disappointed.YOU MIGHT ALSO❤️VE THESE ENGLISH RESOURCES ❤️ Year-Long Visual Writing Prompts Collection❤️ News and Media Li
Preview of Social Media Research Project - PBL

Social Media Research Project - PBL

Created by
Creative Lab
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Empower your students to analyze the impact of social media in today's society.In 2017, there were about 2.5 billion people using social media worldwide with this amount only expected to increase in the future. People use social media to quickly and easily talk to, connect with, an
Preview of Inquiry Based Learning Project: ENERGY DRINKS

Inquiry Based Learning Project: ENERGY DRINKS

Created by
The Lesson Shop
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Energy Drinks are one of the fastest growing sections of the food industry, and a growing issue in high schools everywhere (over 40% of students admit to having had one in the last three months!). But what exactly are they at risk of? Are energy drinks better than drinking coffee or a can of soda? Are they ok to have on occasion?Our students should know the truth about the drinks they're consuming and their affects, but more impor
Preview of Greek god or goddess Mythology Report | 1 Day Mini-Research Project for Slides™

Greek god or goddess Mythology Report | 1 Day Mini-Research Project for Slides™

Teach research skills with a small, manageable topic with Greek gods and goddesses. This product is great for an introductory lesson on Greek mythology. Turn it into a jigsaw and have students present to one another (in person or via Flipgrid). This digital product includes 8 slides:Editable sign-up listExample6 Google Slides templates ( 3 for gods, 3 for goddesses)The Google Slides templates can be edited in View > Theme Builder.Related Products:Greek and Roman gods & goddesses Chart Gra
Preview of Banned Books Week Project Mini Research Activity & Lesson Report or Presentation

Banned Books Week Project Mini Research Activity & Lesson Report or Presentation

Perfect for Banned Books Week! This DIGITAL and EDITABLE research project is great for an ELA or library studies class, especially prior to starting Fahrenheit 451! Encourage curiosity with your students, and assign a different banned/challenged book to each student while teaching about censorship. Teach research skills with a smaller, manageable topic. This product includes 13 slides:1 example slide (using Fahrenheit 451)1 directions slide (editable)1 rubric slide (editable)8 Google Slides temp
Preview of Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE

Secondary Speech & Debate Activities BUNDLE

Need secondary speech and debate activities, but want to save money? I’ve put together 6 of my top-selling products, and you’re essentially getting one free! These activities were created for secondary students (grades 6-12), and you are welcome to modify each activity as necessary. Together, these activities will keep your students engaged for weeks, or even months! *Two of the activities were created with Google Slides (sharable online) and the others are print-only PDF files (not online form
Preview of Terry Fox, Canadian Hero, Humanitarian, Body Biography Project

Terry Fox, Canadian Hero, Humanitarian, Body Biography Project

Created by
Danielle Knight
Terry Fox, Canadian Hero, Humanitarian, Cancer Research Activist, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to promote this symbol of hope in Canada's history. Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, who ran east to west across-Canada to raise money and awareness for cancer research. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography s
Preview of The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks

The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks

Created by
Selena Smith
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
Preview of Note Taking Templates | Note Taking Graphic Organizers

Note Taking Templates | Note Taking Graphic Organizers

Created by
Ford's Board
This note taking activity collection contains 24 No Prep, open ended booklets that can be used with any note taking assignment. These flip flap books are created with Common Core standards in mind, requiring critical thinking and elaboration of ideas. Students are required to respond in a variety of creative ways, including writing, doodling, analyzing, and more! The activities are ideal for individual and collaborative work.Each Flip Flap book contains an entire page of space for student wor
Preview of Roald Dahl, Author Study, Body Biography Project, Biography Study

Roald Dahl, Author Study, Body Biography Project, Biography Study

Created by
Danielle Knight
Roald Dahl, Author Study, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to promote this British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime pilot. My love for Matilda, Lamb to the Slaughter, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and The Giant Peach, The BFG, and more goes way back to my own childhood! This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing tog
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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.