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Common Core L.5.1 guided reading books under $5
Picture Book Mentor Text List for Upper Grade - VOL. 1
Behold! A complete list of picture books to use as mentor texts in your upper grade classroom!I love reading picture books with my fifth graders. Not only do we share a good story, but students are also motivated to try new strategies in their own writing. From character development to figurative language to dialog to mechanics, we learn so much from the amazing books that we read aloud in class. "By using mentor texts, the reader can virtually position him-or herself to sit beside the author an
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Picture Book Mentor Text Resources - Growing Bundle!
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs : Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included).This 50-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions. Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice, & follow many Common Core Standards. 50 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Greatest Basketball Players Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading activity bundle with three passages about some of the most influential basketball stars from modern history: LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the inspirational figures from sport whilst developing their compreh
Grades:
5th - 6th
Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading passage where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
Grades:
5th - 6th
American Civil War Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 3rd & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activity about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on the causes of the war, some of the key battles and the outcomes of the war including the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet
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3rd - 4th
My Life as a Book Discussion Questions and Answers
This is a thorough overview of My Life as a Book by Janet Tashjian. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. All of the questions have complete answers provided in the answer key.
The following questions types and skills are used:
*Analyze characters
*Identify major plot elements
*Explain cause and effect relationships
*Draw inferences
*Determine central
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Henry’s Freedom Box Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension Black History Month
Henry’s Freedom Box Black History Month Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Activities, based on the book Henry’s Freedom Box : A True Story from the Underground Railroad : Caldecott Honor Book : by Ellen Levin & Kadir Nelson. (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. T
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Greatest Soccer Players Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage bundle with three activities about some of the most influential soccer stars from history: Lionel Messi, Pele & Diego Maradona. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the inspirational figures from sport whilst developing their comprehension skills.The book includes indiv
Grades:
5th - 6th
Titanic Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Titanic disaster of 1912. The unit looks into the start of the maiden voyage, the crash into the iceberg, the evacuation and rescue attempts, and the ships legacy afterwards. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphs
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3rd - 4th
Shakespeare's Famous Plays Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
A William Shakespeare bundle of four close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about his most famous plays. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about his plays whilst developing their comprehension skillsThis bundle contains the following activities:HamletMacbethA Midsummer Night's DreamRomeo and JulietIncluded in each PDF printable resource:An i
Grades:
5th - 6th
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Science Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 47 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. * * continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Ques
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3rd - 5th
Anne Frank Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the German-born diary writer and victim of the Holocaust during World War II, Anne Frank. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Civil Rights Movement Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of three close reading activities about three key figures from the American Civil Rights Movement: Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks & Ruby Bridges. Each activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the key figures from whilst developing their comprehension sk
Grades:
3rd - 4th
A Christmas Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with three close reading passages focused on different aspects of Christmas. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about Christmas whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes three individual activities on:Christmas Around the WorldSanta ClausA Christmas Carol's Ebenezer ScroogeEach activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension t
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Hernan Cortes Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire, Hernán Cortés. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Moctezuma II Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of the famous emperor of the Aztec Empire, Moctezuma II. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Aztec Empire. The units focus on key facts about the advances in agriculture, architecture and art; religion within the empire; and the eventual downfall. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for s
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writi
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Reading Skills Passage - Salty Surprise: How Salinity Affects Density
Maximize your instruction time by covering a lot with a little! This article begins with a brief explanation of why ocean water is salty, then explains the relationship between salinity and density. The packet also includes a word-study sheet that explores the word root sal and the word matter. It even explores onomatopoeias!Students can interact with the text in several ways; you choose how and how much. Here is what's included:404-word reading passage that explains the relationship between sal
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4th - 7th
Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit and a close reading activity about the founder of Disney and creator of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney. The NO PREP activities cover five lessons and are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable bundle:Walt Disney Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th GradeWalt Disney Close Reading Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻This resource is great for:In class learningIndependen
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3rd - 4th
Christmas Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Christmas Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with three individual activities about Santa Claus, Christmas Around the World and A Christmas Carol's Ebenezer Scrooge. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task.The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allo
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Egypt Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about Ancient Egypt, from the creation of the kingdom in 3000 BC to the empire's collapse in 30 BC under the rule of Cleopatra. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes five individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaAdvances from Ancient MesopotamiaThe Epic of GilgameshHammurabi's CodeSargon of AkkadEach activity has an informational text wit
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Famous Scientists Close Reading Activity Bundle 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of four close reading passages with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about four famous scientists: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Charles Darwin & Isaac Newton. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the famous figures whilst developing their comprehension skillsThis bundle contains the following activities:Albert EinsteinMarie CurieCharles DarwinIsaa
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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