5th Grade Guided Reading Books

Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient India Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about key events or influential figures from Ancient India, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit, and an opinion writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.

22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!

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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

  • An Overview of Ancient India
  • The Indus Valley Civilization
  • Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism
  • The Birth of Hinduism
  • Ashoka the Great
  • The Taj Mahal

These activities require NO PREP and have 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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient India. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of India: Ashoka the Great, Siddhartha Gautama or the more recent - Mahatma Gandhi. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!

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  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources

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Special Education Science Adapted Book Bundle: Science Lesson and Goal Practice

By Specifically Sped

This special education science adapted book bundle is perfect for life skills classes. It is differentiated to meet the needs or multi-level students. The definitions provide information for students working at a higher level while the matching visuals give access to science material who may need more academic support.

These science adapted books are included in a mega bundle with corresponding task boxes. For each adapted book in this bundle their is an adapted book with matching visuals to reinforce the retention of each topic. With nine topics included, you are able to change these out each month.

  • Bodies of Water
  • Landforms
  • Continents
  • Planets
  • My Body
  • My Organs
  • Weather
  • Animal Habitats
  • Force and Motion

***FREEBIE INCLUDED

There is a free copy of "My Life Cycle Adapted Book" available for you to download with this purchase of this bundle.

Don't miss out on this complete set of Science Adapted Books.

Each book includes visuals to velcro to each page of the book.

Mega Bundle

These science adapted books are included in a mega bundle with corresponding task boxes. For each adapted book in this bundle their is an adapted book with matching visuals to reinforce the retention of each topic. With nine topics included, you are able to change these out each month.

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Black History Volume 4 Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Black History Month bundle of eight close reading passages. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This bundle contains the following activities:

  • Lisa Leslie
  • Maya Angelou
  • LeBron James
  • Simone Biles
  • Michelle Obama
  • Usain Bolt
  • Coco Gauff
  • Steph Curry

Included in each 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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These resources are great for:

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

The activities require NO PREP; they each have 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 documents.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

  • U.S. History Resources
  • Black History Resources
  • Distance Learning Resources

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Maya Empire Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A bundle with seven close reading passages focused on the key advancements, religion, rulers and city-states of the Maya Empire. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the Maya civilization whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The bundle includes seven individual activities on:

  • An Overview of the Maya Empire
  • Religion in the Maya Empire
  • Advancements of the Maya Empire
  • Maya City-State of Tikal
  • Chichen Itza
  • Pacal the Great
  • Jawan Chan K'awiil

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Included in each of the seven PDF printable resources:

  • 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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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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  • Distance Learning Resources
  • World History Resources

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Black History Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Black History Month bundle of eight close reading passages. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This bundle contains the following activities:

  • Martin Luther King
  • Rosa Parks
  • Muhammed Ali
  • Ruby Bridges
  • Jackie Robinson
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Barack Obama

Included in each 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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These resources are great for:

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

The activities require NO PREP; they each have 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 documents.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

  • U.S. History Resources
  • Black History Resources
  • Distance Learning Resources

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Bookmarks | Reading Bookmarks | Inspirational Bookmarks | Bookworm

By Queen's Educational Resources

Bookmarks | Reading Bookmarks | Inspirational Bookmarks | Bookworm

About This Bundle

**★ **Bookmarks

**★ **PDF File

**★ **Includes 3 products

**★ **49 Pages 49 Bookmarks

**★ **Suitable for ALL Grades!

This resource includes:

 15 Growth Mindset Bookmarks

 12 Reading Strategies Bookmarks

 22 Urban Motivational Bookmarks

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This bundle resource includes three sets of Bookmarks:

❤️ Growth Mindset

❤️ Motivational Bookmarks

❤️ Reading Strategy Bookmarks

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❤️ Growth Mindset Bookmarks

These Growth Mindset Bookmarks are a constant source of inspiration, encouraging students to stay positive, practice mindfulness, and persevere. With 15 unique and vibrant designs tailored to students' interests, these bookmarks are beautifully crafted to promote a growth mindset wherever they go.

❤️ Reading Strategy Bookmarks

Enhance your students’ reading comprehension with Reading Strategy Bookmarks! This set includes 10 attractive bookmarks, each featuring sentence stems aligned with essential reading strategies, such as predicting, visualizing, and summarizing. These bookmarks serve as handy tools to stimulate thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage students in reading and discussion. The sentence stems can also be used to support students’ writing, making them versatile for various activities. Perfect for any text, these bookmarks help students develop deeper understanding and become more confident readers. Great for use during independent reading, group work, or homework assignments!

Reading Strategies featured in this resource:

☆ Determining Importance

☆ Making Inferences

☆ Questioning

☆ Evaluating

☆ Predicting

☆ Summarizing

☆ Visualizing

☆ Text-to-Self Connections

☆ Text-to-Text Connections

☆ Text-to-World Connections

❤️ Urban Motivational Bookmarks

This AMAZING set of 22 uplifting motivational bookmarks features vibrant, urban-style African American clipart that will captivate your students’ attention. Designed to encourage positive thinking, these bookmarks are perfect for inspiring a love for reading. They make a great addition to school libraries, classroom prizes, or thoughtful gifts for students—just because!

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These bookmarks can be used in classrooms in several impactful ways:

❤️ Promote Reading Engagement:

  • Use the bookmarks as tools to motivate students to read more frequently and foster a love for reading.
  • Distribute them during book checkout or reading assignments to create excitement around reading.

❤️ Encourage Positive Thinking:

  • Highlight the motivational messages on the bookmarks to inspire students to adopt a positive mindset in both academics and daily life.

❤️ Classroom Incentives and Rewards:

  • Offer bookmarks as rewards for meeting academic goals, such as completing a book, excelling in a test, or demonstrating good behavior.
  • Include them in a prize box for students to choose from when earning classroom rewards.

❤️ Enhance Library Displays:

  • Place the bookmarks in the school library as a free resource for students to take, linking positive messages with the joy of reading.

❤️ Celebrate Diversity:

  • Use the urban-style African American clipart as a way to celebrate representation and diversity, helping students see themselves reflected in positive and uplifting materials.

❤️ Boost Classroom Morale:

  • Give bookmarks to students "just because," reminding them they are valued and appreciated.
  • Incorporate them into activities like surprise desk drops or as part of a "Random Acts of Kindness" initiative.

❤️Incorporate into Literacy Activities:

  • Pair bookmarks with specific books or themes in literacy lessons, encouraging discussions around the motivational messages they display.
  • Use them as part of a book club to signify membership or participation.

❤️ Creative Projects:

  • Encourage students to create their own bookmarks inspired by the motivational messages as a creative classroom project.

You may:

  • Print and cut each one out (as there are four bookmarks on each sheet)
  • For long lasting use, photocopy onto card stock paper, or laminate them.
  • For personal touch you can also hole-punch the tops and tie a ribbon through!

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com

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Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8

By Mark Holmes

Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity

64 pages

Grade 5 to 8

All stories also available individually

Discover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and the unyielding human spirit, providing a poignant exploration of loss, tradition, and the strength found in family and friendship bonds amidst turmoil.

Our carefully curated anthology spans from the streets of Sarajevo to the tense borders of East Ukraine and beyond, bringing to light the often-overlooked experiences of children in war-torn environments. These authentic tales not only confront the harsh realities of violence but also weave threads of hope, suggesting paths toward healing and peace. This collection is a profound reminder of our shared humanity and the vital importance of nurturing and listening to the world's youth, who carry the promise of a brighter, more united future.

Each story comes with a set of probing and thought-provoking questions.

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Stories

Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story

● A Kashmiri boy starts a cricket league to bring together youth from opposing

sides and provide hope in the midst of conflict.

Mykhala & Daniela: Slava Ukraini

● Two girls driven from their homes in Ukraine find friendship and purpose in

creating a bird sanctuary, becoming symbols of resilience and peace.

Kiribati: Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts

● Two girls from the island nation of Kiribati find strength in their bond as their

community is forced to leave their sinking homeland.

Irene’s Steps: A Story from the Troubles in Northern Ireland

● An unlikely friendship between a Catholic girl and a Protestant boy in Northern

Ireland during the Troubles helps bridge divides through their school project

sharing personal stories.

Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Tale

● Four friends from Mexico undertake the perilous journey across the border,

driven by hopes for a better future.

Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo

● Children create an oasis of hope and resistance through education and art during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Gaza Diary: Shadows of Hope

● A young girl in Gaza chronicles her family's daily struggles for survival and

glimpses of hope amidst the cycles of war devastating her community.

The Day the World Changed: 9/11

● Two NYC teenagers find purpose helping their community cope with the

aftermath of 9/11, gaining resilience amidst tragedy.

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General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design Stories

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the

human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the

safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage bundle with seven reading passages about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Each activity has a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous ancient wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This bundle contains the following close reading activities:

  • Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  • Statue of Zeus in Olimpia
  • Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
  • Colossus of Rhodes
  • Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • Temple of Artemis

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Included in this eacPDF 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

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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 teacher presentation to introduce the topic; 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 a writing extension activity, a crossword puzzle, a wordsearch activity and a multiple choice quiz. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Fever 1793, Red Fern Grows, Esperanza Rising, Number the Stars-Introductions

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Fever 1793, Where the Red Fern Grows, Esperanza Rising and Number the Stars. . These Digital PowerPoint Lessons seamlessly present the novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

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Darkness | FEAR - Friends Even After Running | Erase Your Fear | Book Week 2024

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Introduce your students to the comforting story of Benji, a boy who is scared of the dark until he meets the darkness and discovers it can be a friend, in our therapeutic and heartwarming book, "Darkness | FEAR - Friends Even After Running | Erase Your Fear." Perfect for Book Week 2024, this beautifully written and illustrated book is designed to help young children relax and overcome their fear of the dark.

Product Highlights:

  • Empowering Storyline: Follows the journey of Benji, a young boy who is terrified of the dark. Through a series of calming and reassuring events, Benji meets the darkness and realizes it isn’t something to fear but something he can befriend. This transformative story encourages children to face and overcome their fears in a gentle and supportive way.
  • Therapeutic Theme: The book is crafted with a therapeutic focus, helping to allay any fear of the dark that young readers may have. It’s an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers to use as a tool to help children feel more secure at bedtime.
  • ACBC Rhyme Scheme: Each page is written in an ACBC rhyme scheme, making the story rhythmic, engaging, and easy to follow. The rhymes add a soothing cadence to the reading experience, making it ideal for bedtime stories or calming reading sessions.
  • Beautiful Illustrations: Accompanied by enchanting illustrations that bring the story to life, helping to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for young readers.
  • Book Week 2024 Feature: A perfect addition to Book Week 2024, this book not only entertains but also educates, providing valuable lessons on managing fear and building resilience.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

  • Helps Alleviate Fears: Designed to help children overcome their fear of the dark in a gentle, non-threatening way, making it an essential tool for parents and educators.
  • Encourages Emotional Growth: Supports emotional development by teaching children that it’s okay to be afraid and that they can find comfort in their fears by facing them.
  • Engaging and Soothing: The rhythmic ACBC rhyme scheme and calming narrative make it a perfect bedtime story or a comforting read during the day.
  • Promotes Literacy: Engages young readers with its captivating storyline and rhyme scheme, promoting literacy and a love for reading.

Ideal For:

  • Teachers looking for a therapeutic and engaging book to help students overcome their fear of the dark.
  • Parents and caregivers seeking a comforting bedtime story to help children relax and feel secure.
  • Educators planning Book Week 2024 activities who want to include a story with valuable life lessons.
  • Classrooms that focus on social-emotional learning and helping children build resilience.

How to Use:

  • Read Aloud: Use the book as a read-aloud during storytime or Book Week 2024 to engage students and open up discussions about fear and friendship.
  • Bedtime Story: Share the story at bedtime to help children wind down and feel more at ease in the dark.
  • Discuss and Reflect: After reading, discuss with students or children how they feel about the dark and what they can do to manage their fears.
  • Incorporate into Lessons: Use the book as part of lessons on emotions, fears, and overcoming challenges, tying it into broader themes of social-emotional learning.

Bring comfort and reassurance to young readers with "Darkness | FEAR - Friends Even After Running | Erase Your Fear." This beautifully crafted book is more than just a story—it’s a tool to help children face their fears, build resilience, and find comfort in the darkness. Perfect for Book Week 2024 and beyond!

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World War II Close Reading Book & Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

This bundle comes with two close reading books, and an informational writing unit - all about World War 2. There are 20 complete lessons, and 100s of pages of activities about the global war.

Firstly, the World War II Collection contains close reading activities on:

1 – The Outbreak of War in Europe

2 – World War II (Overview)

3 – Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain

4 – The Blitz

5 – The Eastern Front

6 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

7 – The Battle of Midway

8 – The Holocaust

9 – The Surrender of the Axis Powers in Europe / VE Day

10 – The Atomic Bombs and Japan’s Surrender / VJ Day

Then, the World War II Leaders Book contain close reading activities on:

1 – Winston Churchill

2 – Adolf Hitler

3 – Franklin D. Roosevelt

4 – Benito Mussolini

5 – Joseph Stalin

6 – Hirohito

NO PREP is needed!

Finally the World War II - Informational Text Writing Activity has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Response to Literature Packets- Levels J-M, Guided Reading

By Veronica Reyes

This packet is a literature response to several books at Level J, Level K, Level L and Level M. It can be used as a literature response for a book club or as a whole class reading comprehension packet. These packets can also be used during guided reading. There are prompts on when to answer each response page in the upper right corner in blue. Reading Comprehension Strategies Addressed- - Predicting - Visualizing - Short Answer Response -Text Connections - Major Event - Author's Purpose - Questioning - Grammar - Opinion Includes these titles… Abuela When Sopie Gets Angry… Amelia Bedelia Caps For Sale Amazing Grace Where the Wild Things Are The Adventures of Beekle The Enormous Turnip Peter’s Chair Judy Moody Mercy Watson to the Rescue Cam Jansen Those Shoes Last Stop on Market Street Cornelius **LEVELS J,K,L,M**

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Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage bundle with seven reading passages about the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each activity has a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This bundle contains the following close reading activities:

  • Petra, in Jordan
  • the Taj Mahal, in India
  • Machu Picchu, in Peru
  • the Colosseum, in Italy
  • Christ the Redeemer, in Brazil
  • Chichen Itza, in Mexico
  • the Great Wall of China

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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

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This resource is great for:

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  • 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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Holidays of the United States Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Six close reading activities, or reading comprehension activities. Each activity includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

This bundle contains the following activities:

  • Valentines Day
  • Saint Patrick's Dy
  • Easter
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas

Included in each 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

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Gods of Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A bundle of seven close reading passages each with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch that look at the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek mythology.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the Greek gods whilst developing their comprehension skills. They are also perfect for working alongside popular novels such as Percy Jackson or Who Let the Gods Out.

This bundle contains the following activities:

  • Zeus

  • Poseidon

  • Hades

  • Athena

  • Apollo

  • Hera

  • Artemis

Included in each 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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  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have 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 documents.

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Black History Close Reading Comprehension Books 1 & 2 | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Two Black History Month books with sixteen close reading passages. Each of the activities come with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The books contain the following activities:

  • Martin Luther King
  • Rosa Parks
  • Muhammed Ali
  • Ruby Bridges
  • Jackie Robinson
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Barack Obama
  • Amanda Gorman
  • Jesse Owens
  • Wilma Rudolph
  • Kamala Harris
  • Katherine Johnson
  • Mae Jemison
  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Pele

Each of the sixteen PDF printable resources include:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use

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Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Ten close reading activities, or reading comprehension activities. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

This bundle contains the following activities:

1 – Mount Everest

2 – Children of the Industrial Revolution

3 – Roswell

4 – William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

5 – The Transatlantic Slave Trade

6 – The Great Plague

7 – Martin Luther King

8 – Abraham Lincoln

9 – Ancient Olympic Games

10 – Mars – The Red Planet

Included in each 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 bundle that can be completed by students on tablets, phones or computers check out the Non-Fiction Volume 1 Close Reading Bundle Volume | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade.

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  • Homework
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  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

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