Close Reading Assessment

Students love Kwame Alexander's verse novel The Crossover, and I love the rigor of these power worksheets! His novel is organized into sections just like a basketball game including:

• Warm-up
• Download the First quarter here
• Second quarter
• Third quarter
• Fourth quarter
• Overtime

This resource covers all of the poems in the Warm Up section; with each poem accompanying at least one page of guided practice with middle school ELA standards including:

• Vocabulary and dictionary practice
• Inferencing
• Identifying figurative language 
• Making text-to-self connections

Did you know The Crossover is coming to Disney+? The novel is set to release a miniseries in 2023! If your class loves this text, check out my other resources:

• The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
• The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
• The Crossover Basketball Rules Motivational and Plot Posters PNG/PDF (TeachShare.com)

Kindergarten reading comprehension worksheets that are suitable for distance learning as well. Grab the full packet here.

The texts are based on information that is available in the fruits information cards, which can be found here.

I have tried to keep the sentences short, so that students find it easy to read.

In order to bring a variety of question styles, I have included fill in the blanks, Wh-questions and short writing answers (a few words).

Grab the full packet here. Contains 27 reading passages with simple and short sentences.

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Fruits 3-Part Montessori Cards (Free)

Fruits Inside and Outside Matching Cards

Fruits Information Cards

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Dive into the wild world of reading progress with our "Jungle-Themed Running Record Tracker," the perfect addition to student portfolios. Specially designed to complement Raz-Kids A-Z running record assessments, this vibrant and engaging template offers a visually appealing and organized way to track and showcase student reading development. With a preset table format, educators can efficiently record assessment outcomes, making it an essential tool for monitoring progress, identifying areas for improvement, and celebrating achievements.

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• Jungle-Themed Design: Embark on a reading adventure with our jungle-inspired template, designed to captivate and motivate young learners.
• Preset Table for Easy Tracking: Comes with a ready-to-use table format that aligns with Raz-Kids A-Z assessments, simplifying the tracking process.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for integrating into student portfolios, this tracker provides a comprehensive overview of each student's reading journey over time.
• Parent-Teacher Conference Ready: An excellent resource to visually demonstrate students' reading progress during meetings with parents, enhancing communication and involvement.

Why This Tracker Is a Must-Have:

• Promotes Engagement: The fun and thematic design encourage students to take an active interest in their reading progress.
• Facilitates Comprehensive Monitoring: Allows educators to systematically record scores, comments, and observations, making it easier to follow each student's growth.
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Ideal For:

• Elementary teachers utilizing Raz-Kids A-Z for reading assessments who want an organized and visually appealing way to record progress.
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Transform reading assessment tracking into an exciting jungle exploration with the "Jungle-Themed Running Record Tracker." Let this tool guide you through the dense foliage of data to clear insights into student achievement, making every parent-teacher conference a journey worth sharing.

Prepare your students for an exciting journey into American history with our President's Day biography reading passage activity featuring President

George Washington!

In this engaging activity, students will read a passage detailing the life and accomplishments of President George Washington . After reading the passage, they'll answer a variety of questions designed to test their comprehension, ensuring an interactive learning experience.

This download includes:

• Reading Passage
• Questions
• Multiple questions
• True or false
• Writing activity
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This fun and engaging activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

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Bundle President's Day Biography Reading Passages and Worksheets Activity

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Prepare your students for an exciting journey into American history with our President's Day biography reading passage activity featuring President

George Washington!

In this engaging activity, students will read a passage detailing the life and accomplishments of President George Washington . After reading the passage, they'll answer a variety of questions designed to test their comprehension, ensuring an interactive learning experience.

This download includes:

• Reading Passage
• Questions
• Multiple questions
• True or false
• Writing activity
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This fun and engaging activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

⭐ This download is a sample from my:

Bundle President's Day Biography Reading Passages and Worksheets Activity

♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥

♥♥♥ Earn TeachShare Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥

You may also contact me on createdwithlove023@gmail.com**!**