Elementary School Close Reading Worksheets

Delve further into "Can a Cat Do That?" by Eric Carle. This is a great way to think and interact with the story, and also introduce noun and verbs to students.

This include both color and a printer friendly black and white version.

Included is

• A sight word list to practice before reading the story.
• Flash cards for animal names that may be more difficult for students to read.
• Definitions of noun and verbs and a corresponding worksheet for students to find examples of both grammar definitions.
• Several Worksheets to test reading comprehension.
• 2 drawing worksheets

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Dr. Seuss's "Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?"

I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont

Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon

These summer Reading Passages with comprehension multiple choice questions and answer keys are specifically designed to help Grade 1 and 2 students retain their reading abilities and foster a love for learning.

The passages, accompanied by thought-provoking questions, offer a valuable learning tool for both teachers and students during the summer holidays.

Engaging in reading comprehension activities during the summer season will help students retain and strengthen their reading skills. It will also prevent the "summer slide" and allow them to enter the next grade level with confidence.

Download this product to keep your students engaged during the summer holiday.

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❤️Looking to teach about Arctic and Polar animals this winter? Learn about 10 winter animals with fun facts about habitat, diet, interests, and more! Practice important reading comprehension strategies with these differentiated, informative writing worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about a winter animal and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf, moose, narwhal, polar bear, puffin, seal, snowy owl, walrus

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

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2. dotted lines

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✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Arctic animal unit! Or use throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox

☑ Arctic hare

☑ Arctic wolf

☑ moose

☑ narwhal

☑ polar bear

☑ puffin

☑ seal

☑ snowy owl

☑ walrus

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Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.

Valentine's Day Close Reading text structure description will be the perfect way to enhance your students' reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking abilities**,** all while celebrating Valentine's Day. This comprehensive close reading packet has everything you need. Pre-reading strategies, vocabulary activities, writing prompts, and differentiated lesson plans were intentionally created to help students create meaningful discussions and enhance their critical thinking. Answer keys and rubrics are provided to help you save time and connect the lessons to the standards.

Celebrate Valentine's Day while practicing their reading skills. Think about all the benefits of using this resource: Learning the History of Valentine's Day and enhancing and drilling your students' reading skills while responding to reading.

Included in this NO Prep Chinese Lunar Year Packet:

• Test Your Knowledge and True & False Pre-Assessment 
• 2- Do Now Cards 
• 1- Close Reading Passages and Worksheet Skill: Text Structure Description
• 1- Writing Worksheets with 3 prompts (Narrative, Informational, & Persuasive)
• 8- Vocabulary Cards and Match It Activity 
• Secret Code for early finishers
• Lesson Plans for Reading
• Rubrics
• Answer Keys

Suggestions for Use:

• Sub plans
• Fun assessment
• Whole class or group activities
• Thematic connections
• Morning work

Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with our No Prep Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary packet today!

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⭐ November Holidays ELA Packet

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⭐ The Girl & The Bicycle Read Aloud Unit Lesson Plans, Slides & Activities

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This comprehensive Veterans Day reading worksheet is designed for 4th-5th grade students to learn about the history and significance of Veterans Day. The article covers the origins of the holiday, how it is celebrated, the differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and ways to honor veterans.

The worksheet includes six open-ended questions and six multiple-choice questions that test reading comprehension and encourage thoughtful reflection on the contributions of military veterans.

Perfect for classroom use, this engaging resource promotes a deeper understanding of Veterans Day while aligning with social studies and literacy standards. Great for use in Veterans Day activities, assemblies, or as part of a history unit!

Dear Dragon Detectives, the lost baby dragon needs your help! This 1st-grade mystery reading passage with comprehension questions will have students cracking codes and solving the mystery!

Many reading comprehension activities are all about reading a story and then reflecting on it. But this 8-page NO-PREP story allows first-graders to be a part of the story through immersive storytelling. Students work their way through the story, stopping along the way to reinforce what they've read while helping the characters in the story.

Cracking the code on these skills:

~CVC phonics

~order of events sequencing

~new vocabulary

~prediction practice

~shapes & adjectives

Engage in these activities:

~coloring & drawing

~decoding ciphers (image and numbers)

~unscrambling words and letters

~deciphering footprints and facial expressions

~maze

~logic puzzle

Students will beg you for more of these Solve the Mystery Games! True reading comprehension happens when students feel immersed and engaged in the story, no matter how long or short it is. Help save the baby dragon today!

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Teacher Bethanie

• Do you need a simple science worksheet about the stars?
• This is the resource for you. Use it for whole-group choral reading, small-group reading, or independent work, depending on the need of your students.

Perfect for classrooms and homeschooling, this engaging chart helps students delve into the lives of characters they read about in novels, short stories or poetry by identifying traits that cause the character to make the choices they do throughout.

Includes:

• A blank pre-made chart to tailor to any novel, poem or short story
• Interactive Design: Students explore interconnected themes and events to gain an understanding of each character
• Suggestions for Use

Benefits

• Can be used for one character or multiple characters depending on your classroom needs.
• Supports Writing and Research Skills: Provides a structured format for students to gather information, make connections, and present their findings clearly.

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This flip book goes through seven of the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Rubric included for easy grading.

Ready for a The One and Only Ivan novel study that you can prep in minutes instead of all weekend? Ready to engage your students in reading The One and Only Ivan using novel study reading comprehension questions and vocabulary that spark deep thinking?

How about top-notch reading and writing activities for The One and Only Ivan as easy as hitting the print button? This no-prep novel study for The One and Only Ivan is exactly what you’re looking for! 

This no-prep The One and Only Ivan novel study by Katherine Applegate includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions by chapter. The activities in this The One and Only Ivan novel study also include the opportunity to practice reading strategies, reading comprehension skills, literacy skills, respond to writing prompts, and review language skills. 

The flexible format of this The One and Only Ivan study makes it a breeze to assign reading comprehension skills to match the needs of your students, the literacy concepts most in need of reinforcing, or even the reading and writing skills demanded by the curriculum calendar. 

WHAT’S INSIDE THIS THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN NOVEL STUDY? 

Teaching instructions and ideas for implementing in your classroom

21 assignments for vocabulary and comprehension questions by chapter

19 reading skills assignments including:

• visualization
• inference
• prediction
• similes and metaphors
• sensory images
• connecting to text
• summarization
• generating questions
• character traits
• main idea and details
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• fact and opinion
• figurative language
• elements of plot
• signposts
• plot diagram
• theme
• fantasy vs. reality

6 writing prompts and response pages including:

• response to reading
• letter writing
• poetry
• persuasive writing
• narrative writing
• how-to writing

4 language/grammar skills including:

• nouns
• verbs
• adjectives and antonyms
• adverbs

answer keys

vocabulary lists by chapter

A bonus download link for the Google Slides digital version of this The One and Only Ivan novel study is included.

You will absolutely love this The One and Only Ivan novel study because it works well as a distance learning alternative, in a Daily 5/CAFE setting, as a literature circle reading group log, as well as in a traditionally structured reading class. Or even leave it as a reading activity for the substitute.

Quick and easy…just print and pass out! The ease of prep and format make this The One and Only Ivan novel study perfect for Read with Someone stations, independent classwork, or send-home packets. Students will be eagerly interacting with the text and growing as readers! The hardest part of this The One and Only Ivan novel study will be keeping students from reading ahead.

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Amelia Bedelia Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions.
Based on the book by Peggy Parrish. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)

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Our Early Native Americans Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions provide a rich learning experience by exploring tribes like the Pueblo People, A California Tribe, The Yuma, and Sailor Native Americans. These passages solve the problem of engaging students in history while enhancing their comprehension skills, offering an in-depth look at indigenous cultures through targeted questions that promote critical thinking and understanding.

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• Early native americans
• The pueblo people
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• The yuma
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Inference Graphic Organizers Inference Worksheet Graphic Organizers

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These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students will make an inference and provide two details, then write explanations for details. This is an excellent tool to help students gather important information before writing a response. The first graphic organizer does not include evidence and explanation sentence stems to help students develop their writing, while the second graphic organizer does - which will help support differentiation in the classroom!

These graphic organizers can be used in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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Martin Luther King Jr Activities Printable Worksheets 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade. This resource includes True/False and Fill in the Blanks activities designed to help students reinforce key concepts about Martin Luther King Jr. Ideal for 2nd to 5th-grade classrooms, these printable worksheets are perfect for independent practice, small group work, or as quick formative assessments

Product Description: Get your students into the holiday spirit while building their reading comprehension and fluency skills with these Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions! This resource includes 20 engaging Christmas reading passages, each paired with targeted comprehension questions that encourage students to find text evidence. The passages feature high-interest, festive stories centered around Christmas traditions, winter activities, and the magic of the season, making December reading passages both fun and educational. Perfect for helping first-grade students develop their Christmas reading comprehension skills, these passages are designed to boost fluency and comprehension while celebrating the holiday spirit.

Product Features:

• 20 Thematic Christmas Reading Passages: Each story centers around Christmas or winter themes, such as holiday celebrations, gift giving, snowy weather, and festive meals.
• Fluency Tracking: Students read each December reading passage three times, using the built-in tracker to build reading confidence and fluency.
• Comprehension Questions: Three focused questions follow each Christmas reading passage, encouraging students to cite details from the text, reinforcing Christmas reading comprehension.
• Text Marking Prompts: Questions prompt students to color or highlight specific answers in the text, helping them learn to find and use text evidence.

Perfect for:

• Independent Reading Practice: Ideal for morning work, literacy centers, or quiet reading time with Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions.
• Small Group Instruction: Perfect for guided reading, where students can read and discuss answers as a group.
• Homework or Extra Practice: Great for sending home December reading comprehension passages to encourage family engagement in reading.

Why This Resource? This packet combines the fun of Christmas reading passages with essential reading skills, aligning with first-grade comprehension standards. It’s perfect for teachers looking to boost fluency, comprehension, and text evidence skills with December reading passages that celebrate the holiday season.

What’s Included:

• 20 Christmas reading comprehension passages and questions
• 3 comprehension questions per passage
• 2 Cover Pages (Girl and Boy options)

Help your students practice their reading skills while enjoying the festive joy of Christmas with these Christmas reading comprehension passages!

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Kindergarten reading comprehension worksheets that are suitable for distance learning as well. The sentence structure is simple and suitable for late kindergarten or first graders.

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Unlock creativity and enhance literacy skills with our Read and Draw Worksheets! This resource includes over 80 engaging sentences designed to inspire students to read and express their understanding through drawing.

Benefits for Students:

• Boosts Reading Comprehension: Each worksheet encourages students to read sentences carefully, improving their comprehension skills as they visualize the content.
• Enhances Creativity: By drawing what they read, students can express their imagination and creativity, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
• Develops Fine Motor Skills: Drawing helps strengthen fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, crucial for young learners.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: Students think critically about the text, deciding how best to illustrate their understanding.
• Fosters a Love for Learning: The fun and engaging format of read-and-draw activities can instill a love for reading and learning.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Versatile Classroom Tool: Perfect for literacy centers, morning work, or homework assignments, these worksheets can easily be integrated into any lesson plan.
• Time-Saving Resource: With over 80 sentences included, teachers can save time on lesson planning while providing varied and meaningful activities for students.
• Encourages Individual Expression: Each student can interpret the sentences differently, allowing for unique artwork and individual expression in the classroom.
• Easy Assessment: Teachers can quickly assess students’ comprehension and creativity through their drawings, gaining insight into their understanding of the material.

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These main idea short passages with main idea questions worksheets help students practice identifying the main idea. It is designed for students in 4th to 6th grade and can be used in a variety of settings including small group instruction, independent work, and homework assignments.

Benefits:

• Engaging content about interesting animals

• No prep needed for teachers

• Versatile resource for various types of instruction

Instructions/Tips for Implementation:

Teachers can read the passages aloud to students and then review the answers together. Alternatively, students can work on the worksheets independently. This resource can also be used for whole group instruction, small group work, as a reward activity, or as homework assignments.

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Mother's Day Reading Comprehension Passages are a set of educational materials designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills while learning about Mother's Day.

These passages cover topics related to Mother's Day, such as the history of the holiday, different cultural celebrations, and how families celebrate the occasion. The passages are accompanied by comprehension questions that test students' understanding of the text, as well as vocabulary and critical thinking exercises.

These materials can be used by teachers in the classroom or by parents at home to help their children improve their reading comprehension abilities while celebrating the special day.

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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