Free elementary reading resources for Microsoft Word

The Chocolate Touch Reader's Theater

Created by

"The Chocolate Touch" by Patrick Skene Catling is a beloved favorite of elementary students. This Reader's Theater script gives students the chance to portray the characters and events in the story. It includes parts for up to eleven students, an explanation of Reader's Theater, and a performance checklist.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Scripts

Simile and Metaphor Worksheet Practice

Created by

Rebecca Diaz

This worksheet provides 10 metaphors/similes that allow students to practice their learning. Pictures of example next to each. They must identify if the sentence uses a simile or metaphor and then explain what that use of figurative language is trying to communicate. There are also 4 "Write Your Own" prompts at the end of the worksheet. This has always been a big hit with my students and can work for grades 4-8.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Poem - Reading Comprehension Passage (Free) - Sick by Shel Silverstein

Created by

Ms PK Resources

Poem written by Shel Silverstein with 10 reading comprehension questions. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

Reading Level Correlation Chart RIT Lexile Guided Reading AR

Created by

Mickey's Reading Room

This correlation chart aligns 4 reading assessment levels: Lexile, MAP Reading RIT, Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading, and Accelerated Reader. I searched high and low for a correlation chart that aligned RIT's to Guided Reading levels. When I couldn't find one (for standard MAP, not Primary MAP), I created my own. MAP RIT's correlate to Lexile Levels, and Lexile levels correlate to Guided Reading Levels, etc. We use this chart to determine starting points for assessments (such as running

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Classroom Forms

Part of Speech Practice - Noun, verb, adjective, adverb, and pronoun

Created by

A Teacher and Her Turtle

This is great practice with finding parts of speech in sentences. Students are asked to color over each of these 5 parts of speech in a different color. This practice includes noun, verb, adjective, adverb, and pronoun. It makes for great morning work or stations/centers! *There are TWO of the same practice set on one page, to save on printing. This is two sets of practice sentences.

Subjects:

Grammar, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

The Color Monster Feelings Activity

Created by

Lilly Liegner

This activity can be used for Pre-K to Elementary ages. The Color Monster is an amazing book that describes feelings through color. Have your students color in their monster and begin a discussion on why they chose that color and how it makes them feel! Wonderful for a Feelings & Emotions themed week.

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Back to School, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

The Principal's New Clothes - Reader's Theater for the Entire Class!

Created by

WonbyOne

This reader's theater is for the entire class! You will need at least 11 students but more is always better. This ties into my other twisted fairy tales except that it was written to do as a class. I split my class into two groups and both groups practice. When we perform we discuss what things we liked about each group. I use this to introduce the small group reader's theaters I have them do the rest of the year. I have also come back to the script at the end of the year to perform in front of

Subjects:

Drama, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 8th, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

(EDITABLE) Guided Reading Group Literacy Centers Rotation Schedule

Created by

Teaching in Walla Walla

This is an editable reading group rotation schedule that will make managing the classroom a breeze. It is brightly colored and easy for both you and students to read. Customize tasks, group and rotation names, times, and add student names to each group. At the bottom of the chart there is room to add reading levels. I have added the Fountas & Pinnell as well as DRA for both independent and instructional levels so that all reading related information is easily assessable. I place this sc

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Classroom Forms, Centers

Weekly Reading Log

Created by

jekreider

I created this weekly reading log to be part of my reading homework. Students get one reading log each week. The goal was for them to read 20-30 minutes each night and document what book they read. They also were to include a short summary of the book and 3-4 words that my have been new or challenging. This reading log helps students focus on what they are reading, write a summary, and helps me know what words may have been challenging. It allows me to keep up with student reading and devel

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Classroom Forms

Spelling ABC Order Template (Editable)

Created by

Tonya Hair

My kids use this template for homework and in literacy centers to help them put their spelling words in ABC order. You can add your spelling words each week and a personal alphabet is at the top of the page!

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

Holes Chapter Questions and Activity Sheets

Created by

WildWonderfulWVTeacher

This product contains chapter questions, vocabulary lists, a suggested pacing guide, and activity sheets for the text Holes by Louis Sachar. It was designed for guided reading, a novel study, or as a review in literature circles. I have also included a character trait recording sheet, a conflict recording sheet, a problem/solution recording sheet, a causes and effects recording sheet, a Venn diagram, and a web.Everything is uploaded in Word, so that you can add, delete, or edit the material to m

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets

Blank Running Records Scoring Sheet

Created by

Amber Tra

This blank template allows for teachers to fill information on a passage being used for a running record such as the title of the reading passage, level, word count and the text of the reading passage. Columns are divided up by errors, self-correction, and the cues that were used when an error was made for better organization. Space to score accuracy and self-correction rate is provided.

Subjects:

Reading

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Assessment

Editable Sight Words Flash Cards-With Card Back

Created by

CreaTeach Amy

This is a list of 100 sight words. You can edit the list of words, the color, and font. There is a colorful page you can print to go on the back of the flash cards. You can edit it to say your child or student’s name. :)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Flash Cards

Metaphor Simile Sorting Activity

Created by

Jordan Dupree

I use this activity when teaching about metaphors and similes and how they are different from each other. Students cut out each metaphor or simile statement and sort then paste the statement into the correct column. Can be group, partner, or individual activity. Laminate to create a literacy center or file folder activity.

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Centers

1st Grade--Phonics / Spelling / Word Work #1 (Units 1 to 5)

Created by

The Pensive Sloth

Ready to download ALL 33 units for only $9.50? Choose the version that best meets your needs. *Click HERE for the zipped file that contains both the printer-friendly PDF version and a Microsoft Word version of all 33 spelling units! *Click HERE an easy to print PDF version of all 33 spelling units! PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Teachers know how important phonics and word work are in the development of reading and writing skills. Easy to use, developmentally appropriate spelling word work is hard to

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

1st

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Activities

Segmentation Word List: 5 Phonemes

Created by

Clear Therapy Connections

I created a list of 85 5-phoneme words to use with my older speech therapy students for segmenting and blending goals. Parents have also expressed the desire to have visuals with homework practice so this is a handy list for them as well.

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading, Spelling

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Study Guides, Homework, For Parents

3 Billy Goats Gruff Puppets

Created by

Letybug

"Trip Trap Trip Trap" "WHO'S THAT TRAPPING OVER MY BRIDGE" This is a simple puppet cutout worksheet for students cutout, glue onto Popsicle sticks, and practice retelling the story of the three billy goats gruff.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Activities, For Parents

FREE Hispanic Heritage Month Project -Country Research Brochure Google Classroom

Created by

Santana's Shortcuts

Looking for a simple and easily accessible project for Hispanic Heritage Month? This freebie includes a brochure template to be filled out after completing research on a Hispanic country's traditions. Within the freebie, you will have a rubric that students can use to self assess their project and to make grading easy on you!This can be easily assigned through Google Classroom for students to edit and easily submit! Works great with other learning management systems, too! This freebie is part of

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Projects, Activities

Getting to Know You Worksheet!

Created by

Duffen Delivers

I used this worksheet on Meet the Teacher night! I had my students that I was meeting for the first time fill out this worksheet with their parents in class or take it home and bring it back the first day of school. It covers a lot of what is important to know about your students and is fun to get to know them each better.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

Main Idea Nonfiction Reading Passage Worksheet

Created by

Ms PK Resources

This reading passage focuses on identifying main idea. There are four multiple choice questions. *Feel free to modify this document to fit the needs of your classroom. :) ANSWER KEY: 1 - C 2 - D 3 - C 4 - answers vary

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf Reader's Theater Script

Created by

Kelly B

Here is a shortened version script to use during a reader's theater, small group, or a fairy tale/folk tale unit.

Subjects:

Drama, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Homophones: Their, There, & They're (worksheet)

Created by

Ms PK Resources

FREE Answer key not included.

Subjects:

Grammar, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

Minecraft Sight Word Search

Created by

LoveHonestAbe

My kids love Minecraft! ...Color the Creeper and Steve as you circle the sight words along the way... • a • at • an • and • am • are • can • do • for • go • has • have • he • here • in • I • is • it • like • look • me • my • no • play • said • see • she • so • the • to • up • we

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Reading, Study Skills

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

DIBELS Benchmark Goal Chart

Created by

Lori Mitchell

DIBELS benchmark Goal chart for teacher reference. Kindergarten through 4th grade DIBELS categories shown.Could be useful for parents as tool for them to know what level their child is on and what is expected.

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Outlines, Professional Documents, Printables

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