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Elementary reading thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
American Revolutionary War Reading Passages Activities Worksheets Complete Unit
Making teaching about the American Revolutionary War fun with these engaging and hands-on American Revolutionary War activities! This resource highlights the causes, main events, important people, and results of the Revolutionary War all in one!**Newly Updated with Three Different Levels of Reading Passages**Students will learn about the American Revolutionary War. This unit includes lots of hands-on activities for students related to the causes, events, battles, influential people, and major re
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3rd - 5th
Kindergarten Winter Break Packet Morning Work Math ELA Activities Early Finisher
You will download winter themed worksheet packet for your kindergarten, ESL, or special education students to practice essential math and literacy skills. It is no prep and features a fun winter theme to supplement your winter unit activities. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats. ☛ Please click on the PREVIEW above.These winter math and literacy worksheets cover the following kindergarten skills:numbers, number words,counting, number
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K - 1st
Jack and the Beanstalk Activities - Sequence - Craft - Comprehension
Jack and the Beanstalk Literacy and Comprehension is a 65-page mini-unit loaded with engaging Literacy activities to beef up and supplement the classic Fairy Tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. Your students will love these ready-to-go activities and creative writing templates complete with a super cute and EASY craft to display the final products! DIGITAL OVERLAY added on activity pages for use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Vocabulary/Character cardsStory SequencingCharacter Speech Bubble Mat
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K - 2nd
The Three Little Pigs vs. Mr. A. Wolf (Three-Week Opinion Writing Unit)
In this three-week writing unit, students will read both sides of the Three Little Pigs tale and analyze the different points of view. They will form their own opinion of who is innocent and defend their argument with evidence from the text. This experience gives them the opportunity to practice these important opinion-writing skills using familiar and entertaining texts.This unit includes detailed lesson plans to guide your teaching, graphic organizers to walk students through the opinion-writi
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: All PBL, Research, and Writing Units! (Benchmark Advance)
Little Red Riding Hood Activities - Sequencing - Little Red Riding Hood Craft
Little Red Riding Hood Literacy and Comprehension is a 100-page mini-unit loaded with engaging Literacy activities to beef up and supplement the classic Folk Tale, Little Red Riding Hood. Your students will love these ready-to-go activities and creative writing templates complete with a super cute and EASY craft to display the final products! DIGITAL OVERLAY added to activity pages for use with GOOGLE CLASSROOM!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Vocabulary/Character cardsStory SequencingCharacter Speech Bubble Mat
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Second Grade Social Studies/Reading- Common Core/Biographies/American Heroes
This is a 11-15 day Social Studies and Reading Integrated unit to teach Biographies. The people included are : George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Alexander Graham Bell, Helen Keller, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ruby Bridges. This unit includes lesson plans, a student book with a reading passage on each person, comprehension questions, a time line and a QR Code for each person. Also included are a study guide and comprehension test with answe
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Differentiated Rainforest Close Reading Unit
This differentiated rainforest unit is perfect for close reading! It is packed full of informational text articles, text dependent questions, graphic organizers, writing prompts, and vocabulary cards. Every article is differentiated and offered on three levels of text and vocabulary complexity.
This unit is perfect for increasing exposure to rigorous texts, whole group instruction, small group instruction, homework, individual reading and responding and much more!
Differentiated information
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2nd
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Also included in: Habitats Differentiated Nonfiction Close Reading BUNDLE
David va a l'école - Non, David - David Goes to School - No David French Unit
David va a l'école - Non, David - David Goes to School - No David French UnitThe following document is in French.I'm a Kindergarten French Immersion teacher in Ontario and I'm always struggling to find literacy materials that are engaging, simple and tied to my English teaching partners focus, as well. Now, as we're remote teaching, my French Units are geared towards 'learning from home,' as well as in the classroom. They are easy to print, easy to follow and can be sent home as remote learning
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Grades:
K - 3rd
All About Ants Life Bugs and Insects Printable Theme Study Camping Activities
You will download a printable all about ants activities packet to supplement your camping day theme activities or bugs and insects study. It is a perfect addition to your fun spring or summer school science activities.This ants activity packet contains the following:all about ants nonfiction reading comprehension passagesall about ants comprehension questionsgraphic organizers ant life cycle diagramant body parts diagramall about ants accordion bookall about ants task cardsall about ants scaven
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
From Head to Toe Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Education
This collection includes color and black & white versions of picture-based reading and communication activities, IEP goal ideas, and corresponding progress monitoring sheets for From Head to Toe by Eric Carle *Book not included* Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular p
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Grades:
K - 6th
Green Eggs and Ham Communication and Comprehension Supports for Special Ed
Do you love teaching literacy using picture books but have students who are nonreaders or reading significantly below grade level? This collection of communication and comprehension supports are the perfect book companions to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! Includes printables, Easel activities, IEP goal ideas, and progress monitoring sheets for Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. *Book not included* Who is it for?Elementary students
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K - 6th
Also included in: March Bundle for Thematic Groups, Reading, and Communication Skills
Halloween Activities: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Activity Packet -Color Version
Halloween Reading Activities: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Halloween Activity Packet Color Version:This Halloween language arts and reading activity packet is for use with the Junior Classic version of Washington Irving's famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Includes 14 reading comprehension quizzes (1 per chapter), Sleepy Hollow character sketch worksheets, Sleepy Hollow story analysis worksheet, event sequencing worksheet, and one creative writing prompt.This packet is a Color Version ONLY
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Sleepy Hollow Halloween Activity Packet Bundle - Color & B/W Versions
Hurricane and Tornado Reading Comprehension
Learn how hurricanes and tornadoes form and how to stay safe during these severe storms! Included in this product are an article about hurricanes and tornadoes, two written response questions (with answer key), a venn diagram comparing hurricanes and tornadoes (with answer key), and a cause and effect chart (with answer key).
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NATIVE AMERICANS (all 4 units)-Social Studies Notebooking-With Reading Passages!
Interactive Social Studies Notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.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: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Fables Folktale Myth Unit
This unit is designed to be used with any folktale,
fable, or myth. It contains ELA common core aligned
activities to follow up each type of story. This unit also
contains a tall tale writing activity. This unit has been updated to include an extension activity to go along with comparing fables.
CC.3.RL # 1 -Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
CC.3. RL # 2-Recount stories, including fables, folktales,
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2nd - 5th
R controlled vowel sounds Phonics Unit Lesson Plans AR ER IR OR UR AIR EAR
#homestretch Do you need ready to use lessons and worksheets to teach the r-controlled vowel sounds for first, second, or third grade students? This phonics unit focuses on instruction about the r-controlled vowel sound made by the letters AR, ER IR UR, OR, AIR, and EAR plus other r-controlled vowel sound spelling patterns.The reading unit includes r controlled vowel teacher lesson plans, student practice pages, an assessment, answer keys, and a slide show (Power Point and Google Slides versions
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Phonics Unit Lesson Plans for Reading Vowel Sounds & Sight Words BUNDLE
"Poison Dart Frog" Common Core Informational Nonfiction Close Read Set grade 2-3
This set is designed around the topic of “Poison Dart Frogs” and provides approximately 10 informational text lesson choices.
This story is also available in the Informational Text Bundle Pack available here at a reduced price for all 5 sets.
Full versions of the texts at multiple reading levels are included so each student can have their own copy of the text to write on and interact with. There is also an additional theme-aligned short story in order to teach lessons comparing texts ab
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2nd - 3rd
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Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Popcorn Five Senses Mini-Unit
This one day Popcorn mini-unit is a perfect way to end your study of the Five Senses. It contains a great graphic organizer, an original poem to teach your students about popcorn, and a "Three Reasons Why" writing prompt. I also included a word sort for your pocket chart with adjectives about popcorn.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Constitution Day Activities for Kindergarten & 1st Grade - Worksheet Word Search
Looking for easy-to-implement resources for early elementary students for Constitution Day? These social studies and reading activities are perfect for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students. With these low-prep activities, just print and laminate (+ staple the Constitution Day flip book). Enhance your students' vocabulary and knowledge of Constitution Day while keeping them engaged and interested in social studies and history. Students will be excited to learn about this fall holi
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Johnny Appleseed Activities Nonfiction Reading Passage Comprehension Questions
In this no prep activities packet, you will download a Johnny Appleseed nonfiction reading passage along with comprehension questions and a cloze activity from the reading passage. You will also receive a vocabulary review worksheet with 12 vocabulary words and definitions. Finally, you will receive 7 lined writing papers. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.☛ Please click on the PREVIEW above.This packet goes well with your Johnny A
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Storytelling Japan Student Created Pictures Drama Unit Kamishibai Drawing
IMPROVED! Dive into the world of Kamishibai storytelling with DramaMommaaSpeaks' captivating unit, where students embark on a journey of imagination and creativity, exploring the art of storytelling like never before. This 8 day low prep unit is focused on storytelling using a Japanese form of storytelling called Kamishibai as its springboard for inspiration. This unit is successful with fourth through seventh grade students and classes in language arts, reading, drama, world history, social s
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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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.
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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.
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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.
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