Middle school critical thinking short stories flash cards

Reading, Short Stories, Speech Therapy

Inferences Bundle

Created by

For Love of Language

A bundle of both my flashcards and short stories, the #1 and #2 bestsellers in my store! Address your students' inferencing needs from grades 1-8. The flashcards are great for grades 1-5, while the short stories target upper elementary and middle school topics from grades 4-8. Click on each link for previews!

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Flash Cards, Task Cards, Centers

ELA State Testing Prep Anchor Charts Vocabulary Words Reading Test Taking Skills

Created by

Rachel Lynette

These 12 ELA vocabulary words (trace, describe, explain, formulate, support, summarize, compare, contrast, infer, predict, analyze, and evaluate) are frequently featured in standardized test questions and other critical thinking activities. These anchor charts will help your students prepare for their state standardized testing!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:12 Posters of ELA Vocabulary "Mighty Words"Black-lineColorReference Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColor3 Extra Reference PagesBlack-lineCol

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, ELA Test Prep, Vocabulary

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Flash Cards, Posters

Also included in: ELA State Testing Prep Task Cards Anchor Charts Vocabulary Words Test Skills

Nonfiction Decodable Passages - Syllables- Science of Reading - Orton Gillingham

Created by

Orton-Gillingham Materials By Ingalls Tutoring

Are you looking to add more NONFICTION decodable passages to your Structured-Literacy lessons? Do your students need to review the syllable types and syllable division patterns? Check out this product that is much MORE than just decodable passages!These nonfiction decodable passages are perfect for your advanced Orton-Gillingham students looking for interesting content and ready for more of a challenge.10 passage includedSyllable Types: closed/vce, open, -cle, vowel-r, vowel teamSyllable Divisio

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Flash Cards

Common Knowledge Flash Cards

Created by

Jady Alvarez

These flash cards will help children from Preschool-6th grade with common knowledge information they should know in Elementary School about personal information such as their address, emergency contacts, safety information, civics, science, and geography. Many children lack to know these very basic facts that they should know and the goal of these cards are to fill any gaps in learning. The product bring 84 questions. There is an answer key provided. There is also a data sheet provided so that t

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Basic Principles, Critical Thinking

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Flash Cards

The Cask of Amontillado Irony Sorting Activity - Close Reading - Short Story

Created by

Exceptional ELA

Dive into the intriguing world of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" with this irony sorting activity! It's the key to unraveling the layers of irony within the story, and it's designed to engage and educate your students. This resource isn't just about sorting; it's about fostering critical thinking, literary analysis, and a deeper appreciation for Poe's craft.Here's what you’ll get:✅ Teacher Guide: Your trusty companion for seamless facilitation.✅ 16 Irony Cards: The tools your studen

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

CCSS:

RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.6

, RL.9-10.3

, RL.9-10.4

Also included in: The Cask of Amontillado Activity Resources Bundle - Poe Short Story Unit

What is the Problem? {Problem Solving Cards}

Created by

This is a set of 36 problem solving cards with REAL LIFE photos!!Problem solving is an essential skill for our children and it gets them thinking critically and engages them in discussion. Most of the cards focus on life skills and character traits. Each card features a picture of a problem. Students identify the problem pictures and discuss how they can solve the problem.Be sure to follow me here and on Instagram @thebenderbunch to be the first to know about new resources!

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Task Cards

Also included in: Build Your Bundle {Misty}

20 Social Skills Flash Cards to Build Pragmatic Language

Created by

Smashingly Good Speech

The set includes 20 different cards that are related to peer relationships and social situations related to school (playground, birthdays, lunchtime, classroom procedures, etc). Use the cards and the accompanying questions to help build pragmatic language skills. They can also be used to help with problem solving skills. They could also be used as a beginning component to help build social scripts for students struggling socially.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

EFL - ESL - ELD, ESL / ELL / EFL, Short Stories

ESL / ELL Short Reading + Boom Cards Bundle | Level: Beginner Newcomer

Created by

Profe Zulita

This English Language Learner reading comprehension short stories set is perfect for ESL / ELL / ESOL learners in all classrooms. This comprehensible input story features early, common English words: this is, animal, person, is called, there is, says, is not, and I am alongside many cognates in 5 short stories. Each story is accompanied by 6 task / question cards for reading comprehension practice. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, cognate recognition, drawing, & meaning associa

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Flash Cards, Guided Reading Books

Early Finishers Task Cards [Editable]

Created by

Miss Inclusivity

As educators we should ALWAYS be differentiating our content to ensure we don't have many students finishing a task 'early'... however, we ALL know there is always that spare 10 minutes here and there where an enriching and challenging task would be perfect to fit in...ENTER THIS RESOURCE - THE EARLY FINISHERS TASK CARDSWHAT'S INCLUDED?200 Task Cards (+4 editable cards per category to customise yourself) • Activities that ALIGN with concepts taught over the Years of 3-6 that are ENGAGING and stu

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Flash Cards, Task Cards, Independent Work Packet

Describe Similarities and Differences Same Different Autism ABA

Created by

ABA Treasure Chest

This resource provides you with materials to help assess and teach your students to state similarities and difference in common items that are close in category, function or other attributes. An example is a clock vs. a watch.Included are 30 picture/stimulus cards as well as 30 sample answer cards which delineate examples of similarities and differences. Two questions are included on the answer cards: How are these the same? and How are these different?Print each page in color and cut out cards

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards

Also included in: Mega ABA Resources Bundle Autism Classroom DTT Therapy

Video Game Speech Therapy Reading Comprehension Passages

Created by

Blast Off SLP

Do your upper-elementary and middle school students love gaming? Do you need a quick and no-prep resource to teach wh- questions, main idea, inferencing and predicting?Then these video game themed reading passages are perfect for you! So many of our students love gaming so it's a great way to build their knowledge of new concepts. It also gives them opportunities to talk about their hobby and teach us a thing or two!Target the following goals:•Answering wh- questions (who, what, where, why, how)

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Speech Therapy

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Flash Cards, Task Cards

Also included in: Video Game Speech Therapy Language Bundle

Social and Safety Skill Question/Discussion Cards

Created by

Kathy Babineau

Use this set of question cards to get kids thinking and problem solving about everyday dillemas and scenarios. Encourage your students to think of logical, appropriate solutions to everyday social and safety situations! Use one or two a day as part of a whole class morning meeting discussion or use multiple cards in short discussions or in a game format! There are no specific "right" answers to these questions. Encourage your students to think about how to solve everyday issues and justify their

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Speech Therapy

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Flash Cards, Games

Also included in: Social Skills Bundle

Life Skills: Food vs. Non-Food

Created by

The student sorts 63 real picture cards of items into categories of "Food" and "Not Food". This is a science based activity for Life Skills and Functional Academics students in late elementary through high school. Print out onto white cardstock, laminate and cut out.

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Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Life Skills: Edible vs. Non-Edible

Created by

Student sorts 44 real picture cards into categories of items that are edible from items that are not. This is an excellent activity for individuals experiencing issues with Pica. This is a science based activity for Life Skills and Functional Academics students in late elementary through high school. Print out onto white cardstock, laminate and cut out.

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Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Special Education: Grocery Store Words - Match

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The student matches 84 common grocery story shopping list words to 84 real picture cards of food (present in sets of 4). This is a social studies based activity for Life Skills and Functional Academics students in late elementary through high school. Print out onto white cardstock, laminate and cut out.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Short Stories

Boom Cards: ESL / ELL Beginner Newcomer Short Stories Bundle

Created by

Profe Zulita

This ESL / ELL Boom Card deck bundle is perfect for English language learner beginners of all ages. This deck contains mini comprehensible stories with reading comprehension check. Each deck includes 5 task / question cards. Task cards include: multiple choice, matching, and meaning negotiation. These ESL / ELL beginner short stories are perfect for a 5 minute warm-up or bellringer as an individual, or you can purchase the complete set for sub plans or station work! Each deck includes 6 Boom Car

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Flash Cards, Guided Reading Books

Orton-Gillingham Based Decodable Passages: Greek & French Code (Level 4)

Created by

Orton-Gillingham Materials By Ingalls Tutoring

Looking for more challenging decodable passages that align with Orton-Gillingham? I made these passages for students that are working on Level 4 after introducing letter patterns that from Greek or Latin origin. This is the first batch of Level 4 to finish off my original Decodable Bundle. What is included?* Flashcards to go along with each passage* 4 passages with 2 copies each. I copy has the words following the targeted pattern in red. * After each passage, the student is asked to complete ta

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Centers

Also included in: Orton-Gillingham | Decodable Passages Bundle - Science of Reading - Fluency

Orton-Gillingham: Welded Sounds Bundle

Created by

Orton-Gillingham Materials By Ingalls Tutoring

Combining my popular welded products, you can get them all here in a bundle (along with 3 pages of bonus activities) for a discount. I am at the Certified Level/AOGPE and a Certified Dyslexia Therapist/IDA. Follow my TpT Store by clicking the star above.Please provide helpful feedback and most of all, enjoy my products!

Subjects:

Phonics, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Problem Solving

Pundles, Brain Teasers, and Word Games

Created by

Sean Killeen

$6.00 Pundles, Brain Teasers, and Word Games are a fun way to engage students in problem solving and thinking "outside the box!" Pundles can be solved whole class, as individuals, teams, or in centers. They can be used in a variety of fun ways: 1) Part of the morning routine to get students actively thinking and participating 2) As a team game during indoor recess 3) As a center for early finishers 4) During transitions 180 Pundles are provided. You can use one for each day of the school ye

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards

Life Skills: Functional Sight Words

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Student sorts 57 real pictures of functional sight words/phrases commonly seen in the community (ie: Wait to be Seated, Pay Here, Do Not Enter, etc.) There are 5 different styles of pictures for each word/phrase. This is a social studies based activity for Life Skills and Functional Academics students in late elementary through high school. Print out onto white cardstock, laminate and cut out.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Speech Therapy

Spoiler Alert! {leveled activities for making predictions}

Created by

Schoolhouse Talk

Spoiler Alert! Your students will be masters at making predictions after using these activities! This bright prediction packet includes: *Anchor Chart - visual tool for introducing the concept of making predictions *Open-Ended Game - Use along with the prediction cards. Includes 1 game board and 9 bonus cards. *Prediction Cards - Three levels are included: - Level 1: scenarios with only one possible outcome (27 cards total) - Level 2: scenarios with more than one possible outcome; multiple ch

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Life Skills: Needs vs. Wants

Created by

Student sorts 36 real pictures into categories of "Needs" and "Wants". This is a social studies based activity for Life Skills and Functional Academics students in late elementary through high school. Print out onto white cardstock, laminate and cut out.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types: