7th Grade Reading Centers

Looking for a high-engagement, Thanksgiving-themed resource to teach author’s purpose? This Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Unit is perfect for grades 5-7 and provides students with five unique, double-sided passages (10 pages total) to help them practice identifying and analyzing different author’s purposes—all with a festive, fall twist!

This resource includes everything you need for a whole-group lesson, centers, or intervention, and is perfect for engaging students with seasonal content while building critical reading skills.
What’s Included:

• A complete 75-minute lesson plan that guides students through understanding author’s purpose, with adaptable options for different teaching formats.
• 5 double-sided passages, each representing a different author’s purpose (Persuade, Inform, Entertain, Explain, Instruct), all tied to Thanksgiving topics!
• Interactive slides and guided notes: Use the 12-slide deck to introduce or review author’s purpose while students complete fill-in-the-blank notes to stay engaged.
• Multiple-choice and open-ended questions for each passage: Help students analyze the author’s intent, tone, and type of text.

Sample Thanksgiving Passages Include:

• A persuasive speech from a turkey asking to be saved!
• A critical speech on Thanksgiving’s environmental impact.
• An entertaining story of a Thanksgiving disaster.
• A step-by-step instructive speech on how to cook Grandma’s famous stuffing.

This resource is ideal for teaching the author’s purpose in a fun, seasonal way with relevant Thanksgiving content that students will love. Whether you use it for whole-group instruction, stations, or small-group intervention, your students will be "thankful" for how engaging this resource is!
What’s Included:

• 75-minute lesson plan
• 5 double-sided, Thanksgiving-themed passages (10 pages total)
• Slide deck and fill-in-the-blank guided notes
• Multiple-choice and open-ended questions for each passage

Help your students master the skill of identifying author’s purpose while enjoying Thanksgiving-themed content! Perfect for ELA centers, whole-class lessons, or small-group intervention.

Super Bowl Word Searches: 49ers vs. Chiefs Edition

Stir up excitement for the Super Bowl with these captivating word searches! This bundle features two dynamic puzzles centered around the star players and iconic elements of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the contenders for football supremacy.
Challenge your students to locate names like "Mahomes," "Kittle," "Kelce," and other key players as they delve into the rich football vocabulary associated with these powerhouse teams. Whether in the classroom, as homework assignments, or for recreational enjoyment, these word searches offer an entertaining avenue to reinforce vocabulary and spelling skills while fostering excitement for the Super Bowl. Suitable for all ages, these puzzles are a winning addition to any lesson plan. Download now and experience the thrill of the game with your students!

Includes 13 words for each team, separate word searches. PDF form with 2 pages. Players last name.

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

Use these attractive posters as a bulletin board or power point presentation while your students take notes. Terms included:

imagery

tone

suspense

simile

personification

allusion

irony

symbolism

tricolon (magic of 3)

anaphora (repetition)

analogy

hyperbole

protagonist

antagonist

climax

conflict

point of view

resolution

dialogue

characterization

onomatopoeia

juxtaposition

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Do you want to organize your classroom library a bit? Here are 108 Book Labels to use in your classroom to build your own personal library. This collection contains 108 different labels on a bright polka dotted background! Each label is 3"x4" and contains a name and an image for that name. Here is a list of the book bin labels: 5 Senses, ABC books, Adventure Books, Alphabet Books, Animal Characters, Apples, Around The World, Art Books, Award Winning, Back to School, Big Books, Biographies, Birds, Board Books, Chapter Books, Christmas, Classic Books, Clifford, Color books, Counting, Cultures, Dental Health, Detective, Dinosaurs, Earth, Earth Day, Earth Science, Easter, Explorers, Fables, Fall, Family, Fantasy Books, Farm, Fiction, Food, Friends, Frogs, Funny Books, Geography, Graphic Novels, Halloween, Hanukkah, Harry Potter, Health, Historical Fiction, History, Holidays, How To, Humorous , Informational, Insects, Inventions & Technology, Legends & Myths, Life Cycles, Machines & Building, Magazines, Magic School Bus, Magic Tree House, Magnetism & Electricity, Math Books, Monster Books, Multicultural Books, Music Books, Mystery, Native Americans, Nature, New Books, Occupations, Ocean Life, Pets, Plants, Poetry, Polar Life, Presidents, Pumpkins, Rainforest Life, Realistic Fiction, Relationships, Reptiles, Rocks & Minerals, Safety, School, Science, Science Fiction, Sea Life, Seasons & Change, Seek & Find, Shape books, Silly Stories, Solar System, Song Books, Songs & Poems, Space, Spiders, Sports, Student Authors, Superhero Books, Teacher Favorites, The Human Body, Transportation, United States History, Veteran’s Day, Weather, Wild Animals, Winter, World History, Zoo Animals. Enjoy & Please leave feedback if you find this useful! Thanks! Brian If you like this product, please take a minute to "LIKE" it and "PIN" it!

Make Valentine's Day fun with these engaging, hands-on Valentine's Day activities! This packet includes 14 pages of templates and their perfect for exploring and building creativity. It is great for multiple ages. Quick and easy setup, plus clear student directions make these Valentine's Day activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students in discovering the world of Valentine's Day fun using coloring, word unscrambling, mazes, word searches, find the difference, crossword puzzles, riddles, finish the drawings, and picture search. Students will love exploring together by using their critical & problem solving skills through these fun Valentine's Day activities, and won't even realize how much they're learning! Have fun!

Here's what you'll get:

• 1 Valentine booklet name cover
• 1 maze plus Valentine's Day riddles
• 1 word search
• I Valentine word scramble
• 1 Valentine crossword puzzle
• 1 Valentine picture search
• 1 Can You Spot the Difference Valentine activity
• 1 Finish the Valentine drawing
• 4 Valentine's Day coloring sheets

Your students will love doing all of these Valentine's Day activities with a variety of common classroom materials. They'll be concentrating in their seats, engaged, and exploring various Valentine's Day activities.

These Valentine's Day activities use materials readily available in most classrooms and homes and includes 27 Christmas unicorn activities to complete. It can be printed in black and white or color. You will need crayons, markers, and pencils.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class! Great for prek to 6th grade or a little older for children with special needs! Mainly for 2nd-6th because of the reading and writing. The coloring, drawing, and finding the difference pages can be done with the littler ones. Adults can enjoy some of these activities at parties too or work.

Staple as a booklet or you can also just print and use as one time worksheets or save them by using a pocket protector for some activities.

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Discover the essential role of ecosystems with this Reading Comprehension and Ecosystems educational resource. This engaging collection features six informative texts about key components of ecosystems, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles and the interdependence of living organisms within their environments. Perfect for combining literacy and STEM, your kiddos will be ecosystem experts in no time!

You will receive six non-fiction reading comprehension texts, each accompanied by comprehension questions, a research section for students to deepen their understanding, and an answer sheet for easy assessment.

Here is a list of the non-fiction reading comprehension texts included:

1. What is an Ecosystem?: An introduction to ecosystems, explaining their components and importance.
2. All About Bees: Exploring the vital role bees play in pollination and maintaining biodiversity.
3. Decomposers and Their Role in Ecosystems: Highlighting how decomposers break down dead material and recycle nutrients.
4. Elephants and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Examining how elephants shape their habitats and support other species.
5. Plankton and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Discussing the foundational role of plankton in marine food webs and oxygen production.
6. Worms and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Describing how worms aerate soil and promote plant growth.

Each reading comprehension ext delves into how these elements contribute to a healthy, balanced environment, emphasising the interconnectedness of life on Earth.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Exploration: Learn about the critical roles of decomposers, bees, elephants, plankton, and worms in sustaining ecosystems. Each text provides detailed information to help students grasp these essential ecological concepts.

• Interactive Learning: Each text includes reading comprehension questions designed to enhance understanding and retention. These questions encourage students to think critically and engage with the material.

• Encourage Further Research: Students are prompted to conduct additional research, fostering curiosity and deeper knowledge. This feature supports independent learning and helps students develop research skills.

• Integrates with STEM: Integrate literacy and STEM with these reading comprehension texts.

Perfect for:

Ideal for classroom use, our resource aligns with key curriculum requirements for STEM and reading comprehension. It can be easily integrated into literacy centres or used for whole class instruction, making it a versatile addition to any classroom. Set up in your literacy centres or discover ecosystems as a whole class for STEM!

Enhance your students' understanding of ecosystems with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource. It is perfect for educators looking to combine literacy with STEM, providing valuable insights into the natural world and fostering a love for reading and learning.

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Help student writers conquer figurative language terminologies and usages. Includes: Definitions Color Coded Examples Visuals Writing activities Peer Workshopping activities Figurative Language Strategies: Poetry terminologies: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives, Adverbs, Onomatopoeia Five Senses: Hear, See, Smell, Taste, Touch Appositive phrases Stretching sentences with -ing words. Large download at 17 slides...can be used in pieces. Mind Mapping Handout Figurative Language Checklist handout Use with individual students, small groups, or whole class.Use for introduction, mastery, or assessment. Meets CCSS guidelines.

Bonne rentrée ! Cette activité permettra à vos élèves de/d':

• explorer les livres dans votre classe,
• faire des recommandations à ses pairs,
• utiliser les recommandations de leurs pairs pour découvrir de nouveaux livres,
• faire des liens avec des lectures et des expériences passées,
• créer une « liste de souhaits » de lecture pour l'année scolaire.

Cette ressource est l'une de mes activités préférées pour la rentrée. Plusieurs versions de cette activité sont incluses selon l'âge de vos élèves ! Les élèves utiliseront des trombones ou des pinces à linge pour attacher leurs recommandations à leurs couvertures de livres préférées.

Ensuite, ils créeront leur propre liste de souhaits de livres en fonction des recommandations des camarades de classe.

Enfin, les élèves écriront un court texte persuasif expliquant pourquoi ils pensent que leur livre est le MEILLEUR, ce qui vous donnera un petit échantillon d'écriture afin que vous puissiez mieux répondre aux besoins de vos nouveaux élèves.

Merci!!

Mme. Kaitlyn

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Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!

What's Included:

• Five Reading Comprehension Passages:

1. The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
2. The Titanic Disaster (1912)
3. The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
4. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
5. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

• Five Sets of Questions:
  • Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.

This product will help you teach your students about the ACTS Prayer format. They will learn about Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. There are worksheets for added practice, a Speed Sort Activity, and an Adoration Word Cloud project to help students engage with the prayer.

ACTS Prayer Lesson Instructions

Activity “ACTS Prayer Speed Sort” Pages 4-12

**This activity gives the students the opportunity to read examples of each type of prayer. Students can use these cards to sort at their own speed, race against their neighbor, or play any other games that you use in your classroom. There are two versions—simple prayer examples and bible verse examples. The bible verse version is more difficult, and there is also more room for interpretation with the bible verses. Students will have good opportunities to discuss and debate their decisions as they think about the meaning of the verses.

Worksheet “ACTS Prayer Sorting” Page 13

**This worksheet can be used with either version of the Speed Sort. Students can copy down the prayers under each heading to check their work and reinforce the learning.

Worksheet “Acts Prayer Basics” Page 14

Worksheet “Adoration Prayer Practice” Page 15

Worksheet “Write an ACTS Prayer” Page 16

**These three worksheets can be used to assess a student’s understanding of the topics and encourage a deeper understanding particularly of the Adoration Prayer since that is typically the most difficult area for my students.

Project “Adoration Word Cloud” Page 17-18

**Students draw a word cloud using at least 30 words of adoration. The list is primarily names of God, so they can also include other statements of adoration.

**Students should make this look artistic by using different writing styles, colors, and sizes of writing. I usually find examples of word clouds online to give students a visual example of a word cloud. I included a page with a frame to use if wanted, or give students large poster board or cardstock.

Discussion “Quotes About Prayer” Page 19-20

**There are two sets of cards with quotes about prayer. One set is from Mother Teresa, the other from Martin Luther. I use the Mother Teresa set with my Catholic classes, and the Martin Luther set with the Protestant classes. These can be used in various ways, I ask students to read and discuss the meaning of each quote.

Posters “ACTS Prayer” Page 21-30

There is a very basic 1-page poster, as well as a cuter version. There are also posters with sentence starters for students who struggle to remember the format when leading prayer. The last 4 slides are large letters (A, C, T, S) that can be used on the wall to reinforce the acronym.

Who Should Use This Resource: This resource is ideal for religious education teachers, youth group leaders, and catechists who are teaching students about the ACTS Prayer format. It is also useful for homeschool parents who want to provide their children with a structured approach to learning about prayer. With a variety of activities designed to accommodate different learning styles, this resource helps students develop a deeper understanding of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.

Enhanced Learning Experience: Incorporating these activities into your lessons not only helps students practice their prayers but also encourages them to engage with the material in a meaningful way. The Speed Sort activity and worksheets provide hands-on learning opportunities, while the Adoration Word Cloud project allows for creative expression. Discussion cards and posters further support students in understanding and remembering the ACTS Prayer format.

Flexible Classroom Application: Whether you are teaching in a classroom setting, a small group, or a homeschool environment, this resource offers flexibility in how you present and reinforce the ACTS Prayer format. The variety of materials ensures that you can adapt the lessons to suit the needs of your students, making prayer education both effective and enjoyable.

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Genesis Lesson Plan with PowerPoint, Study Guide, and Exam

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What’s Included?

• 20 Bookmarks, each featuring a critical reading skill or strategy for grades 3 - 8:

  • Main Idea & Supporting Details
  • Summarizing
  • Making Inferences
  • Context Clues
  • Identifying Theme
  • and many more!

Why You'll Love This Resource

• Student-Friendly Format: Each bookmark simplifies complex skills into bite-sized, actionable steps.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for guided reading groups, independent practice, or homework aids.
• Aligned with Curriculum Standards: Helps reinforce essential reading skills aligned with Common Core and other standards.
• Durable and Reusable: Print, laminate, and reuse for years!

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• struggling writers
• struggling readers
• ESL/ENL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction

This book series is great for young children as they can relate with what Franklin and his friends experience as they are growing up and helping each other. The book, Franklin is Messy, discusses Franklin being responsible, taking care of his things, cleaning his bedroom, returning things when he borrows them, reusing items, being a good friend, etc. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Images are located throughout packet to help students answer questions. 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.

Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!

What's Included:

• Five Reading Comprehension Passages:

1. The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
2. The Titanic Disaster (1912)
3. The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
4. The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
5. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

• Five Sets of Questions:
  • Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on Greek Gods which are part of what that are studied in the 6th grade curriculum within Comparative Classical Civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere for Ancient Greece. This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to have the Greek Gods offer you immortality and a seat in Mount Olympus. Students will read about Zeus, Poseidon, Hermes, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus and Demeter. This activity will have students reading about each Greek God; their symbols, what they were god of, and their importance to Ancient Greek. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have received immortality and their seat in Mount Olympus.

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

Geography Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer about Seattle, Washington

Dive into the vibrant culture and rich history of Seattle while sharpening your reading skills and organizing your thoughts with our engaging materials.

Included in this set:

- Reading comprehension worksheet: Students will test their knowledge and improve their understanding of Austin's landmarks, events, and people.

- Graphic organizer: Students will stay organized and develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare information about Seattle, Washington

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Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

• The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
• In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
• Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
• Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

• One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
• In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

*This resource is available for Outschool teachers to purchase without the need for extra licenses.

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Introducing the stunning Pastel Polka Dots Sight Words Pack. Dive into a world of learning with this stunning pack, featuring a fun collection of 100 easy to print sight word flash cards, each adorned with a pastel-colored polka dot background. Sight words play a crucial role in early reading development, enabling young learners to recognize and comprehend words quickly and effortlessly. That's why it's essential to make sight words highly visible and engaging in your classroom environment. Create an engaging word wall that will inspire and motivate your students. These sight words can also be used in various literacy centers to provide exciting and interactive learning experiences. Students can engage in activities like matching games, memory challenges, or even a lively game of snap to reinforce their sight word recognition skills. Embrace the magic of sight words with this stunning pack and witness the transformation in your students reading abilities.

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Imagine having a resource that captivates your intermediate French students while enhancing their reading skills. "French Black Friday Reading Comprehension" provides teachers with high-quality, ready-to-use resources that promote cultural understanding and improve reading comprehension. Each text focuses on different aspects of Black Friday, making the content relevant and engaging for students. The accompanying comprehension questions and included answers save teachers valuable time in preparation and grading, ensuring that students get immediate feedback on their understanding.

How can this product be effectively integrated into your lesson plans? Teachers can use these texts as part of a thematic unit on shopping, holidays, or cultural comparisons. Each text and its questions can serve as a class activity, homework assignment, or group discussion. Additionally, the comprehension questions can be used to assess students' reading skills, while the answer key allows for quick and efficient grading. This versatile resource is perfect for fostering engagement, promoting discussion, and enhancing students' comprehension abilities in an intermediate French classroom.

Included in this resource :

1. L’histoire du Black Friday
2. Les différences entre le Black Friday en France et aux États-Unis
3. Le Black Friday autour du monde
4. Le Black Friday, bonnes affaires ou pièges à éviter?
5. Le Cyber Monday
6. Les comportements des acheteurs pendant le Black Friday
7. Les différences entre le Black Friday et les soldes d’été
8. Le rôle des réseaux sociaux pendant le Black Friday
9. Le Black Friday et l’environnement
10. Les anecdotes amusantes du Black Friday

✅ Size : 8.5 x 11 in

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Our school has a big push on "Reading Across the Curriculum." I created this Mathematics Book report to use in my class. We actually do one per quarter.