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Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Winter Holidays

By True Line Texts

Enhance your students' understanding of Kwanzaa with this engaging Kwanzaa Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions resource! Perfect for the classroom, this product provides a detailed nonfiction passage that introduces the history, principles, and traditions of Kwanzaa.

Accompanied by six thought-provoking questions, this resource encourages meaningful discussions and helps students develop critical thinking skills.

Whether used for group activities, classroom discussions, or individual assessments, this two-page PDF is designed to captivate young learners while meeting educational standards.

Key Features:

  • 1-page nonfiction reading passage about Kwanzaa
  • 6 comprehension questions to assess understanding
  • Ideal for Grades K-2, suitable for other elementary levels
  • 8.5 x 11-inch format for easy printing and use
  • Perfect for December and cultural heritage lessons

This versatile resource is excellent for celebrating Kwanzaa while also incorporating themes of diversity and cultural awareness. Download now to provide your students with a meaningful and educational learning experience!

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Reading Comprehension Worksheets 2nd grade Video Games WH Questions SpEd

By Modz by Laila

Get your students excited about reading with my reading passages with comprehension and vocabulary questions about topics that actually interest your students!

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I use these passages in my 3rd - 5th grade Special Education Classroom. My students are not interested in reading, but love these passages! They need a lot of support with comprehension and vocabulary, so after I read these passages to them, they are excited to answer the questions about topics they love!

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Kick Off Learning: Lionel Messi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY

Explore the incredible life story of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, through this comprehensive biography worksheet. Designed for students of various ages, this resource delves into Messi's childhood, his move to Barcelona, and his legendary career milestones. Engage your students with thought-provoking questions, fun activities, and a glimpse into the personal side of this soccer superstar. Use "Kick Off Learning: Lionel Messi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet" to inspire discussions about resilience, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence in both sports and life. An exciting addition to your classroom resources!

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Aztec Emperor Itzcoatl Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A free close reading passage with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the influential emperor of the Aztec Empire, who formed the powerful Triple Alliance, Itzcoatl.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Aztec Empire whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

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  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Women's history month writing and reading activities

By Learn smartly

Women's History Month is an annual observance in March that celebrates the contributions and achievements of women throughout history. It highlights the important role that women have played in shaping society, politics, and culture. This month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize the barriers that women have overcome, honor the progress that has been made, and continue advocating for gender equality.

The children will get to know some of the women who have achieved great success.

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  • PDF 2 pages + Solutions

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BOOK FUN FACTS!

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about lots of interesting facts about books with this interactive notebook activity. Good for a Friday activity, for a substitute or for National Book Day or World Book Day.

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Cut & Paste Activity: Comparing Information & Narrative Text Features - Aus Curr

By Little Learners Lab Aus

Are you looking for a hands on, easy, no prep cut and paste activity? Do you want a simple, yet effective way to explore and compare the text features of information and narrative texts? This three page resource, with teacher answers is aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 and is ready to print and use in your classroom today!


How can you use this cut and paste activity:

  • independent task at the start, middle or end to consolidate learning
  • small group, or work 1 on 1 with a student
  • a quick review
  • reading/literacy block group activity
  • formative assessment tool

What's included in this text feature activity:

  • 3 black and white printable activity pages (to identify and differentiate between the unique features of informational and narrative texts)
  • 3 ANSWER sheets - to guide or mark student work

Why you'll love this text feature cut and paste:

  • no prep - great for busy teachers!
  • aligns to the Australian Curriculum V9
  • print and go - ready to use
  • hands on engaging activity
  • promoting fine motor skills
  • effective way to reinforce key concepts in a fun, interactive way
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History Lab Roman Republic SS.6.W.3.10

By History Guru

The World History Edition: World History Ancient Civilization Labs DBQ Analysis of SS.6.W.3.10 Identify how the government of the Roman Republic contributed to the development of democratic principles. Essential Question: How is the Roman Republic reflected in our current system of government? This activity is tagged with 6th grade Florida standards, but can be used in other grade levels. Sources used and examined in this activity: Source 1 Comparing the three branches of government Source 2 Speaker addressing the Roman Senate Source 3 Replica Roman coin Source 4 The Twelve Tables of Roman law

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Henri Matisse Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A free close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life of famous French artist, Henri Matisse.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous artist whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that can be completed by students on tablets, phones or computers check out the Henri Matisse Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Brain Factoids!

By Gail Hennessey

Free Facts about the Brain for kids! Possible Interactive Notebook Activity. June is Brain Awareness Month. Appreciate your clicking to review and perhaps, download this freebie. I'd be very happy if you'd check out other resources in my TeachShare Store. I have over 25 Reader's Theater Scripts on famous men and women in history, science and language arts as well as many web quests and reading resources in the content area of social studies and science. Always happy to gain new followers! Click the green star by my photograph in the upper right hand corner. :-) Gail My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

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Ancient History Lab India SS.6.W.4.2- Blog Link Attached

By History Guru

Try Out A History Lab: Blog Link

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The World History Edition:

World History Ancient Civilization Labs

DBQ Analysis of

SS.6.W.4.2 Explain the major beliefs and practices associated with Hinduism and the social structure of the caste system in ancient India.

Essential Question: What are the major beliefs and practices associated with Hinduism and the caste system in ancient India?

This is geared toward 6th grade standards, but can be used in other grade levels.

Sources used and examined in this activity:

Source 1

Diagram of the caste system

Source 2

Caste laws

Source 3

Religious beliefs behind the caste system

Source 4

Image of reincarnation with infinity symbol in the middle

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Christ the Redeemer Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A free close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous wonder whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

This activity is part of the Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Activity Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade.

For a FREE digital version of this resource that can be completed by students on tablets, phones or computers check out my Christ the Redeemer Close Reading | Digital & Print Activity.

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  • Independent work
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  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Antarctica: An Interactive Notebook Activity

By Gail Hennessey

Use these two news stories to begin a discuss on the continent of Antarctica. There are questions for students to answer as well as a Did You Know? Section of fun facts on Antarctica. Great for a Friday, a study of Antarctica or for a substitute day!

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**Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the continent of Antarctica.**There are 10 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), 14 Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Antarctica-A-Webquest-2389374

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World History Lab- Mesopotamia and Egypt- SS.6.W.2.2

By History Guru

W.H. History Lab- DBQ Style learning unit on Mesopotamia and Egypt Document Based Questioning through Language Arts and Reading Strategies Ms. Dunne's EOC Prep Course The World History Edition: World History Ancient Civilization Labs DBQ Analysis of SS.6.W.2.2 Describe how the developments of agriculture and metallurgy related to the settlement, population growth, and the emergence of civilization. Essential Question: How have the following agricultural resources and tools helped to further develop ancient Mesopotamia? Aimed at 6th Grade and labeled with a 6th Grade Florida Standard, but can be used in 5th grade and up. List of Sources: Source 1 Sickle, farming tool Source 2 Sumerian plowing farm with oxen Source 3 Early Mesopotamian City-States Source 4 Mesopotamian Pottery Wheel and pottery Marking the text: Strategies included to learn to mark a document! Options: -Packet -Gallery Walk -Print, put on a file folder, and laminate for students to mark up! Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will then receive email updates about this store. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. If you have any concerns or any of my resources are not what you expected, please contact me first before leaving feedback so I can have a chance to fix it for you! You can email me at kaisha.dunne@gmail.com or follow/DM me on instagram (@msdunneseocprepcourse). How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. This is such an awesome program. Like this product? • Click on the Pin it button and pin it to one of your boards!

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Macbeth Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, Macbeth.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject

  • An informational text

  • A comprehension activity with ten questions

  • Two grammar questions about the text

  • An extension writing activity

  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions

  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use

  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning

  • A wordsearch puzzle

  • An Easel activity for distance learning

For a FREE digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Macbeth Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning

  • Independent work

  • Homework

  • Guided reading sessions

  • Assessment practice

  • Reading interventions

  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Snow: An Interactive Notebook Activity(FREEBIE)

By Gail Hennessey

A fun/informative Interactive Notebook Activity for kids to do during the winter months. Learn lots of interesting facts about snow. •One inch of water is about six inches of wet snow or 12 inches  of fluffy snow. • The world's largest snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Fort Keogh, Montana, on January 28,1887. • Snow can be colors other than white, including blue, orange, green, yellow, and purple.  Actually, snowflakes are clear. Lots more factoids... Several extension activities included, too. Gail

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Sargon of Akkad Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Sargon the Great, who conquered the whole of Ancient Mesopotamia when he became the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous ruler and the ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

If you like the activity, the Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Book has five activities about Ancient Mesopotamia, the Advances in Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code, Sargon of Akkad and King Gilgamesh.

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  • Independent work
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  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Brain Factoids!

By Gail Hennessey

Free Facts about the Brain for kids! Possible Interactive Notebook Activity. June is Brain Awareness Month. Appreciate your clicking to review and perhaps, download this freebie. I'd be very happy if you'd check out other resources in my TeachShare Store. I have over 25 Reader's Theater Scripts on famous men and women in history, science and language arts as well as many web quests and reading resources in the content area of social studies and science. Always happy to gain new followers! Click the green star by my photograph in the upper right hand corner. :-) Gail My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

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Homer Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece and the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Homer Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning
  • Independent work
  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
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The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Inauguration Day: Interactive Notebook Activity

By Gail Hennessey

Fun facts about the history of Inauguration Day with a couple of extension activities for students to do.

Check out my web quest on Inauguration Day. the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities: Inauguration Day Webquest

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Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities: Learn about the White House: A Webquest

2. Did You know that President John Quincy Adams had an alligator? Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and President McKinley's pet parrot could whistle, "Yankee Doodle". Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt served HOT DOGS to the King of England? Did you know that President Garfield could write with both his right and left hand at the SAME time? Presidential Webquest/Extension Activities: Presidential Webquest

3. Did you know that First Lady Hillary Clinton was the first First Lady to become a senator of New York? Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Did you know that Eleanor Roosevelt was called the " First Lady of the World"? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative webquest: First Ladies of the United States: A Webquest

4. Do YOU Know Your Presidents is a series of three challenges. Each challenge worksheet has 25 questions(with 3 choices). The first challenge is the easiest with the third, the hardest.There is also a Presidential Did You Know? Section: Presidential Challenges(Three sets of Quizzes)

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