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Balanced literacy Common Core RI.4.1 resources for Easel Activities
Current Events Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizers Informational Text News
Here are 23 no-prep current events printables and graphic organizers that can be used with any article or internet news post. Use them when you are reading an article as a class or for independent selections to keep your students accountable. They will also work well with Time for Kids and Weekly Reader articles.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:23 Graphic Organizers for Current Events11 come in both lined & unlined versions!DIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Multiple types of graphic organizers for all ability
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4th - 7th
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I CAN FIND THE MAIN IDEA Comprehension Passages with Easel Pages
Do you need a quick way to assess how (grades 2-4) students are able to demonstrate their understanding of both fiction and nonfiction texts ? Students will choose details that help them know the main ideas and by writing out those main ideas. I wrote the passages to be just long enough for teachers to quickly assess whether students know the skill. One buyer wrote that she liked this for quick extra practice at finding the main idea in addition to her guided reading group materials. These PDF
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2nd - 4th
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Jackie Robinson readers theater baseball play
Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson. Over my nearly thirty years of using drama in the classroom, kids say this is one of their favorites to enact. This original script recounts the events surrounding Jackie's breaking of the color barrier through the narration of the Hot Dog Man and the Peanut Vendor at an "actual" ballgame today. (You can hear a podcast presentation of the play at ReadAloudPlays.com) Parts for from 7 to 13 actors, and suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or sta
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4th - 7th
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I CAN FIND THE MAIN IDEA Comprehension Passages EASEL READY w/AUDIO READING
If you need a main idea resource for (grades 2-4) students to be able to quickly demonstrate their understanding of both fiction and nonfiction texts by choosing details that help them know main ideas and by writing out those main ideas this one is it. I wrote the passages to be just long enough for teachers to quickly assess whether students know the skill. This resource is a print and go easy to implement product. There is a 20 page digital copy ON EASEL WITH AUDIO READING for you to assign o
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
Close Reads Chocolate & Vanilla Non-Fiction with Text Dependent Questions
This close read has two non-fiction selections with activities; a great way to incorporate compare/contrast of two selections as well as cross-curricular subject matter for back to school or anytime you need students to do paired reading assignments. Each paragraph is numbered. These are core-aligned with text dependent questions, vocabulary work, comparisons, and writing. It's a great supplement to online district resources that might not have this kind of context. This resource would be suita
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3rd - 6th
The Vikings WebQuest
As your students learn about how the Vikings played a major role in Northern Europe during the Middle Ages, they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. The answer key is included and has all of the questions so you can use it for class discussion as the students work on locating the answers. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You can assign it from Google
Grades:
4th - 7th
Chasing Vermeer Novel Study - Distant Learning
NO PREP NOVEL STUDY with DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formatsThe fourth grade team and I spent a month flex grouping all students. Chasing Vermeer was a novel many chose so the students worked with partners and in small groups to read and complete the activities I created. There is an activity for every 2 chapters. Each activity is geared toward literary skills or several reading strategies. Students are asked to engage in a variety of ways that can lead to many discussions. Some of the activities
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3rd - 8th
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
The History of Candy Canes Scavenger Hunt - Read The Room
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 10 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the fun topic of candy canes. Included:10 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1-6.1While this is a fun hunt, I have added an Easel version of this resource for anyone who needs it. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it fr
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3rd - 6th
Great Wall of China Scavenger Hunt - Read and Write The Room - Ancient China
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt, read, write, and learn fascinating facts about the Great Wall of China. This is a great way to expand your students' knowledge about ancient civilizations. Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Interesting People, Places, and Things-Read and Write the Room Bundle
Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: What Was the Boston Tea Party?
This book study is meant to be used with What Was the Boston Tea Party? By Kathleen Krull. It is part of a series of books published by Grosset & Dunlap, a division of Penguin Group Inc. The Scholastic book order club often has these books and that is a great way to get free books using your bonus points. The students love these books as they are simple but filled with tons of information and fascinating facts about different people in past history and current. If choosing to use the Digi
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3rd - 6th
Rainforest WebQuest
One of the most fascinating biomes on planet Earth is the tropical rainforest. It is filled with tall trees, interesting plants, giant insects, and all sorts of animals. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome that half of the world's animal and plant species call home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answe
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
What Was the First Thanksgiving? Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities
This book study is meant to be used with What was the First Thanksgiving? By Joan Holub. There are a variety of close reading activities to increase comprehension. The pages of your choice can be copied and stapled together. We also 3-hole punch the packet to be stored in the students’ 3-ringed binders.The main idea page can be used for any chapter and can also be used for more than one chapter. We partner our students to share a book and work together to complete the activities. You can also us
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3rd - 6th
Steve Jobs WebQuest
Steve Jobs is famous for his association with Apple and all of the products that go with that famous emblem. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Steve Jobs and all he contributed to technology. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use te
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz Novel Study - Distance Learning
NO PREP NOVEL STUDY with DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formatsThe fourth grade team and I spent a month flex grouping all students. Several students were interested in Who Stole the Wizard of Oz so the students worked with partners and in small groups to read and complete the activities I created. There is an activity for every 1 or 2 chapters. Each activity is geared toward literary skills or several reading strategies. Students are asked to engage in a variety of ways that can lead to many discuss
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3rd - 7th
Walt Disney Webquest
Walt Disney is famous for his animated movies and theme parks. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Walt Disney and all he contributed. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. I've included two optional writing assignments and a word search.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Barn Owls Reading Comprehension Main Idea with Easel Pages
If you are looking for a quick reading selection to teach or review main idea, want to see your students respond well to nonfiction, and have an interest in animals, this resource might be helpful. This selection is for teaching main idea and details about barn owls! This resource will reinforce how to read and respond to non-fiction text and it's versatile with EASEL pages that can be assigned to students devices.If you purchase open the green view files tab to get access to both the PDF and di
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Main Idea Reading Comprehension for North American Animals
If You Lived At the Time of The Civil War, Kay Moore Reading Response Activities
"If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War", Kay Moore reading response activities. I have included engaging student response questions to cover all of the pages in this popular Civil War nonfiction book. From creating a compare and contrast diagram or interviewing a resident after the war has ended to creating a poster for other residents to join the cause; your students will choose five different activities to complete similar to those above from the information provided in the book.Once they
Grades:
4th - 5th
HELEN KELLER Crusader for the Blind and Deaf - Discussion Cards (W/Answers)
By Stewart and Polly Anne GraffRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way
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2nd - 5th
HELEN KELLER Crusader for the Blind and Deaf - Comprehension (Answers Included)
By Stewart and Polly Anne GraffRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Include
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3rd - 5th
Desert Biome - WebQuest
Deserts can be hot and miles and miles of sand. They can also be icy and cold. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome as they research using this guided webquest. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Looking for more WebQ
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
A. A. Milne Biography Reading Comprehension Passage and Constructed Response
A short biography of A. A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh, with reading comprehension questions with a constructed response. Fun author study and enrichment activity to go with Winne-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young or Now We Are Six. The reading passage is a short nonfiction informational text about Milne and how Winnie the Pooh came into being. Has questions about the selection and a constructed response question. A good activity to use for whole group, small
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4th - 7th
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Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: Who Was Babe Ruth- No Prep
Interest Level Grades 3-7This unit is meant to be used with the book Who Was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub. It is part of a series of books published by Grosset and Dunlap, a division of Penguin Group Inc.. The Scholastic book order club is a great way to get free books using your bonus points. The students love these books as they are simple but filled with tons of information and fascinating facts about different people in past history and current. We will be writing more activity guides for other
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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