3rd Grade Reading Strategies Lesson

Pixar Shorts Finding Theme and Summary Worksheets and Graphic Organizer

By TooBookedUp

Are you trying to make theme sticky for your students? This resource includes practice worksheets for three short films under 5 minutes long: Piper, The Present, Pip available on Youtube for free. Students will love the beautiful graphics of the films, and the heart warming lessons to learn from each. I love using these films as mini lessons of about 10 minutes each or you can combine all three into a 30 minute practice session. This can be used virtually or in person, as extension activities or as direct instruction!

Piper: https://youtu.be/WIPV1iwzrzg

The Present: https://youtu.be/WjqiU5FgsYc

Pip: https://youtu.be/07d2dXHYb94

Free Bonus: Using Pixar to teach Somebody wanted, but, so then (Summary!) with answer keys.

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Traditional Muslim Clothing Close Reading Packet Informational Text

By Literacytales

Looking for engaging resources for Islamic Traditional Muslim Clothing to Celebrate Muslim heritage Month? 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 but connect the lessons to the standards. Perfect to teach during the month of Ramadan.


Students will be exposed to diverse texts to deepen their comprehension through interactive reading, writing, and vocabulary activities and to prepare them for state testing.


While vocabulary cards and assessment tools support all learners. Beyond the curriculum, this resource fosters cultural understanding and empathy, challenging stereotypes and connecting your classroom to explore different cultures.


Celebrate diversity, enrich your reading block, and make this January a month of impactful learning with our Muslim Traditional Clothing Reading resource!


Celebrate diversity, enrich your reading block, and make this January a month of impactful learning with our Muslim Heritage Month Close Reading resource!

Included in this NO Prep Traditional Muslim Clothing Packet:

  • Test Your Knowledge and True & False Pre-Assessment 
  • 2- Do Now Cards 
  • 1- Close Reading Passages and Worksheet Traditional Muslim Clothing
  • 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

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The Graveyard Book by Gaiman Literature Novel Study | Newbery Award Book Series

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

  • Cracking codes
  • Multiple choice questions
  • Mystery pictures
  • True or False game
  • Game Show
  • Character Study
  • Order of events
  • Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

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Roles of Writer and Reader (Reading and Writing)

By Beth Hammett

Help student writers understand and read their essays from readers' perspectives with this nine page presentation. The analogy of learning to drive is used to help writers understand that reading punctuation is like obeying road signs. Includes: Many roles of a writer Visually stimulating graphics Defining Writer as Reader Practicing Writer as Reader slides (indiividual/group activity) Peer Workshopping Following the steps of reading, listening, and correcting Excellent for introducing writers' roles, peer workshopping, and understanding punctuation.

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West Virginia Phonics Lessons

By Jaime Kuenzi

If you need to access West Virginia Phonics lessons, this is the product for you! Follow the link in the download to access all of the lessons via Google Drive. Please contact me if you have any issues with access.

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Salmon Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions and Answers

By Create Learn Inspire Grow

This resource includes three reading comprehension passages about the life cycle of salmon, along with questions to assess understanding. Ideal for science and reading lessons.

Contents:

  1. Passage 1: The Journey Begins
  • Overview of where adult salmon lay their eggs and the early stages of salmon development.
  • Key terms: eggs, roe, alevins.
  1. Passage 2: Growing Up
  • Description of the fry and smolt stages, including feeding habits and migration.
  • Key terms: fry, smolts, brackish waters.
  1. Passage 3: The Ocean Adventure
  • Explanation of the ocean phase of salmon, including feeding and the spawning process.
  • Key terms: marine organisms, spawning.

Questions:

  • Five comprehension questions for each passage to reinforce understanding and critical thinking skills.
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The HBs Trouble at the Arcade - Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - Trouble at the Arcade - Book 1, discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions

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The Bailey School Kids - Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions

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Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Sleepover Sleuths Comprehension Questions

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Salmon Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions and Answers

By saadia balhous

This resource includes three reading comprehension passages about the life cycle of salmon, along with questions to assess understanding. Ideal for science and reading lessons.

Contents:

  1. Passage 1: The Journey Begins
  • Overview of where adult salmon lay their eggs and the early stages of salmon development.
  • Key terms: eggs, roe, alevins.
  1. Passage 2: Growing Up
  • Description of the fry and smolt stages, including feeding habits and migration.
  • Key terms: fry, smolts, brackish waters.
  1. Passage 3: The Ocean Adventure
  • Explanation of the ocean phase of salmon, including feeding and the spawning process.
  • Key terms: marine organisms, spawning.

Questions:

  • Five comprehension questions for each passage to reinforce understanding and critical thinking skills.
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Guided Reading Lesson Plan & Activities for Grade 3

By Collaborative Educators 3000

Once they have mastered literacy skills in earlier grades, 3rd graders develop into more proficient and self-reliant readers. Third grade reading emphasizes helping children learn to think and discuss their reading in more profound and detailed manners. Students engage with lengthier texts, and the majority read fictional chapter books.

Numerous reading lessons for 3rd graders focus on discussing and writing about the meanings, lessons, and key concepts found in texts. Third graders are prompted to form their own opinions regarding the books they read and to talk about their thoughts on a text or the characters. Series books play a vital role in 3rd grade, as they enable students to link various books and discuss the development of specific characters. As third graders delve into a wider variety of books and extended texts, they enhance their reading fluency and acquire skills to read, define, and pronounce intricate words.

This lesson plan will help you teach guided reading to your grade 3 students.

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Setting of a Story Fiction ELA Lesson Graphic Organizer Activities 3rd 4th 5th

By Magen Crim

Engage 3rd-5th graders with a story setting lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!

A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master setting in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ What’s Included

  • Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
  • Warm Up
  • Anchor Chart
  • Real-World Connections
  • Interactive Adventure Google Lesson Slides
  • Teacher Model Text
  • Guided Notes
  • Guided Practice with key terms
  • Differentiated Small Group Instruction Cards
  • Student Activity: Match and Unscramble
  • Exit Ticket

➡️ How to Use Suggestions

  • Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
  • Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
  • Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson. 
  • Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
  • Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
  • Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.

Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Setting to life with this resource! 

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Character, Problem, Solution- Reading Passage w/Questions

By Ann Stewart

Engaging Fiction Comprehension - Character, Plot, Solution

This resource includes a 500+ word engaging fiction story centered around a compelling character facing a problem and coming up with a thoughtful solution. The complex narrative is written at a high 5th - 6th grade reading level and tackles mature themes including passion, injury, depression, and overcoming adversity that will resonate with middle school students.

The passage is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions focused on analyzing the central character's motivations and development, understanding the plot points and central conflict, and examining how the character grapples with and solves the key problem in the story. Detailed sample responses and an answer key are provided.

This fiction comprehension resource is perfect for:

Analyzing character traits, motivations, and development

Plot analysis and plot structure

Conflict and resolution

Theme and central ideas

Critical thinking and analysis

Key terms: character, plot, conflict, solution, fiction comprehension, upper elementary, middle school reading

With engaging content and thought-provoking questions, this resource provides an excellent opportunity for upper elementary or middle school students to practice standards-aligned ELA skills. This comprehension activity engages learners in analyzing high-level narrative fiction.

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Gingerbread Galore: Kids Article, Activity & Free Worksheet for Kids to Complete

By Teach with Ease Collection

Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure with “The Gingerbread Gazette Article!” This engaging article package is a perfect blend of whimsy and education, offering a flavorful exploration of gingerbread that will captivate young learners.

Inside, students will journey through the fascinating history of gingerbread, uncovering delightful tales and silly anecdotes that will keep everyone entertained. From the worldwide traditions of gingerbread—from Sweden’s festive treats to Norway’s creative wonders—students will broaden their culinary horizons. Plus, they’ll enjoy a fun activity that lets them unleash their creativity by baking and decorating their own gingerbread creations!

This resource encourages participation and laughter, with plenty of humor sprinkled throughout, making learning enjoyable. Whether sharing their gingerbread masterpieces or cracking jokes, students will find joy in this sweet exploration. Perfect for a single-session lesson, “The Gingerbread Gazette” is sure to leave a lasting impression in your classroom!

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At Real-World Reports, we’re all about igniting young scholars with engaging stories and exciting facts. Tailored for curious learners aged 7* and up, our resource-packed publication brings current events and historical highlights to life in a fun, interactive way.

What We Offer:

• Engaging Content: Dive into easy-to-understand summaries of global events and historical moments. Our lively newspaper articles make complex topics accessible and interesting.

• Fun Facts: Fuel curiosity with “Did You Know?” tidbits that spark wonder and inspire further exploration.

• History Corner: Journey through history with captivating tales from ancient civilizations to modern milestones.

• Person’s Profile: Meet influential figures from science, arts, and innovation. Discover their stories and find inspiration for future dreams.

• Creative Activities: Get hands-on with art projects and DIY fun that reinforce learning and foster creativity.

• Visual Appeal: Our print-friendly design ensures clarity and engagement without relying on color.

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FREE Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Enhance your students’ reading skills with our interactive worksheet. Perfect for quick 5-10 minute sessions, it covers key details, fun facts, and historical summaries (which can be used on this lesson).

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• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.

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*Note (on age preferences): Our publications aim to educate and inspire, without overwhelming young learners with complex or distressing content. Choose resources that fit your students’ needs and interests. 

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• Pages: 5 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect! Cover pages are NOT within this file!

• Ideal for Ages: school students aged 6-7+

• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration

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Book Report Story Map Summary Template & Graphic Organizer Reading Activities

By Literacytales

Book Report & Graphic Organizer Reading & Writing Booklet: Students will read a book, summarize it, and create a mini-book! This is perfect for teachers looking to connect reading & writing creatively by turning a reading assignment into a writing one. It is perfect for students from 3rd to 5th grade.


After reading a story, students become authors by writing a summary in their own words. This fun activity helps them understand the story better and learn new words by thinking about how they fit into it. It's a great way to make reading exciting and help students remember what they've learned. Plus, they'll have their creation to share with the class!


Perfect for teachers looking to convert a creative reading assignment into a writing one.

✔️PERFECT FOR :

2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade teachers are getting their students ready to master the art of summarizing any book!

✔️WHAT’S INCLUDED :

❤️ Lesson Plans

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❤️ Instructions

❤️ Summary Chart

❤️ Summary Reading Response

❤️ Cover Page

❤️ All About the Cover Page

❤️ Three pages to summarize the text or story they read.

❤️ Materials to use all year with any text!

❤️ No fluff or busy work!

NOTE: This pack DOES NOT include passages.

Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with our No Prep Book Summary Activity.

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Words, Sentences, or Story Builders for Early Writers

By Beth Hammett

Igloos filled with 23 pages of Dolch sight words and basic letters.for working with early elementary students' creative reading strategies and writing techniques. Also includes three blank templates to add your own letters and vocabulary words. How to use: Have students use the basic letters igloos to make words. Use for letter recognition for pre-k Students can make sentences with the words Words can be used to write creative stories Find opposites Find common themes Find parts of speech and so much more... Handouts are easy to use, can be laminated, and are customizable. Target age: pre-k-2

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The HB Hopping Mad Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - Hopping Mad - Book 4, discusses problem solving skills, working together, cheering others on, not accusing others, problem solving, figuring out the truth, being honest, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the product. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions.

If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)

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Reading Comprehension Fiction Bundle Passages Activities Notes STAAR 3rd 4th 5th

By Magen Crim

Simplify fiction for 3rd-5th graders with 16 mini-lessons, STAAR practice, passages, activities, 144 small group cards, anchor charts, and model text. Topics: Characters, Context Clues, Story Elements, Inference, Main Idea, and more!

A low-prep bundle designed to help students master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.

➡️ What’s 16 Skills are Included

  • Author's Purpose
  • Author's Voice
  • Character Relationships
  • Characteristics of Fiction Genres
  • Context Clues
  • Elements of Plot
  • Figurative Language
  • Inference
  • Main Idea and Supporting Details
  • Making Connections
  • Paraphrase and Summarize
  • Point of View
  • Print & Graphic Features
  • Setting
  • Text Structure
  • Theme

➡️ What’s Included

  • Warm Up
  • Anchor Chart
  • Interactive Google Lesson Slides with an Adventure Theme
  • Real-world connections
  • Model Text
  • Guided Notes
  • Guided Practice
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Independent Practice
  • Exit Ticket

➡️ How to Use Suggestions

  • Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
  • Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
  • Engage students with a story-driven adventure activity.
  • Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
  • Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
  • Use Google Application to assign or download resources.

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The Spooky Show: Halloween-Themed Reading Passage with Blends Practice and Highe

By Ann Stewart

Delight your 3rd-grade students with "The Spooky Show," a fun Halloween-themed reading passage designed to strengthen their reading skills while practicing common consonant blends! In this charming story, Chase and his sister Shelly attend a spooky show at the town wharf. They’re thrilled to see flying bats and spooky ghosts, but the unexpected appearance of a playful cat brings laughter and fun. This engaging passage will capture students’ imaginations while reinforcing their understanding of blends like ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.

What’s Included:

  • Fiction Reading Passage: A high-interest, 300-word story perfect for 2nd graders, featuring beginning blends such as ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl.
  • 5 Multiple-Choice Questions: These questions check for understanding and encourage higher-level thinking, focusing on key story elements like plot, character emotions, and story details.
  • 2 Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking, open-ended questions that foster classroom discussion and deeper comprehension of the story.
  • Blend Practice: The passage includes multiple examples of words with common consonant blends, helping students recognize and reinforce these patterns in a meaningful context.

Skills Covered:

  • Reading Comprehension: Questions target understanding of key story details, character responses, and cause-and-effect relationships.
  • Phonics: Focus on consonant blends ch, sh, th, wh, bl, pl, fl, and sl to build fluency and word recognition.
  • Critical Thinking: Higher-level questions and discussion prompts encourage students to think beyond the text and relate to characters' actions and emotions.
  • Story Elements: Practice identifying characters, setting, and plot development.
  • Vocabulary: Introduces descriptive, seasonal vocabulary within the context of a fun, relatable story.

Possible Uses in the Classroom:

  • Guided Reading: Use the story and questions in small groups for focused comprehension and phonics practice.
  • Phonics Review: A great resource for reinforcing blends in context, making phonics practice more engaging.
  • Independent Reading Practice: Suitable as a Halloween-themed assignment for individual reading time.
  • Classroom Discussion: The included discussion questions can prompt a lively group conversation about the story and its fun Halloween setting.
  • Homework or Early Finisher Activity: Perfect as a quick reading assignment that balances comprehension and phonics.

This worksheet makes phonics practice fun and engaging for your students, all while strengthening reading comprehension! It’s ideal for October and will keep your students excited and focused on learning, just in time for Halloween.

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Reading Strategies Posters Digital & Printable Plot, Cause & Effect, Inferences

By Literacytales

A Reading Strategy Interactive Posters! This packet Includes Story Elements, Plot, Connections, summary, Ask-and-Answer Questions, Inferences, cause-and-effect, Prediction, Vocabulary, and more. It offers a range of options, including color and black-and-white versions, as well as dedicated materials designed specifically for students' journals or notebooks.


Students will love their dedicated version for their reading notebooks or journals. Foster their engagement and encourage personal exploration of the content.


Google Slides are included to display instructions for the whole group in class**.**

Reading Strategy Posters included:

1. Story Elements (RL.3)

2. Plot (RL.1)

3. Connections (RL.3)

4. Summary (RL.5)

5. Ask and Answer Questions (RL.1)

6. Inferences (RL.!)

7. Cause and Effect (RL.9)

8. Predictions (RL.7)

9. Vocabulary (RL.4)

10. 9 Google Slides

Check out this Graphic Organizers Packet that aligns perfectly with this resource!

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Literacy Tales

Where Stories Come Alive✎

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The HBs The Missing Mitt Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - The Missing Mitt - Book 2, discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, not accusing others, solving problems, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions

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Theme Story Message Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Center Warm up 3rd 4th 5th

By Magen Crim

Engage 3rd-5th graders with a theme fiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!

A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master theme in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.

➡️ Why You Will Love

⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!

⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.

⭐Real-world connections using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives. 

⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum. 

⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom. 

➡️ What’s Included

  • Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan

  • Warm Up

  • Anchor Chart

  • Teacher Model Text

  • Guided Notes

  • Guided Practice with key terms

  • Independent Practice Student Activity: Color by Number

  • Exit Ticket

➡️ How to Use Suggestions

  • Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.

  • Teach with the anchor chart, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.

  • Engage students with a hands-on activity. 

  • Provide scaffolded practice using the guided practice levels. 

  • Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.

  • Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.

Bring Theme to life with this resource! 

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