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Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.

What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation

What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 

When to use this? 

✅ Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Sub Plans

✅ Review

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)

Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning

Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

• RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
• W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

• 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
• 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

• Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
• Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

✅ Encourages Creativity

✅ Promotes Self-Learning

✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions

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The Science of Cooking a Turkey is an ideal tool for 3rd—5th graders to master essential literacy skills like making inferences, identifying main ideas, understanding sequence, and crafting meaningful written responses. It can be used as a cold read or a close read activity.

Perfect for November lessons, this resource is designed to support cold reading and close reading practice, empowering your students to approach texts with confidence and critical insight.

Are you ready to see your students rock their state test scores?

Give your students the opportunity to elevate their thinking with these activities:

⭐ Close Reading Practice involves students analyzing the passage, identifying key details, and drawing deeper meaning from the text.

⭐ Critical Thinking Sticky Notes: Promote higher-order thinking with activities that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

⭐ Writing Reflection Activity: Inspire personal connections and thoughtful responses through a guided writing exercise.

⭐ Text-Dependent Questions Worksheets: Reinforce comprehension and promote close reading with targeted questions directly linked to the passage.

⭐ Teacher's Tips, Guided, & Answer Keys : Simplify grading and provide clear guidance for students and teachers.

⭐ Engaging Reading Passage: Explore the history, significance, and traditions of summer vacation in a captivating and age-appropriate text.

Perfect For:

⭐ Morning Work

⭐ Early Finishers

⭐ Substitute Plans

⭐ Test Prep

⭐Quizzes

⭐Assessments

More Than Worksheets:

This reading passage packet is designed to be:

⭐ Fun and engaging: Captivating activities maintain student interest.

⭐ Comprehensive: A variety of activities ensure a well-rounded learning experience.

⭐ Easy-to-implement: Clear instructions and ready-to-use materials save valuable teacher time.

Unlock the potential of your classroom today!

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Of Mice and Men Inference Assessment

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Novel Inference Task Card BUNDLE
• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - Of Mice and Men

★ Inference Multiple-Choice Test

★ 22 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Features 16 short passages

★ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards

★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards

★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)

★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY

★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 Inference Bookmarks

★ 1 Student Answer Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use the Of Mice and Men Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.

Task Cards

• The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations. A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.

• The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards is the actual “Answer Key” set. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.

• This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.

Test Format Version (Print and Digital)

• Also included is a "Test Format" version of the Inference Task Cards (same passages in the Task Cards). This includes an ANSWER KEY as well! The test consists of 16 multiple-choice inference questions.

Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)

• Included is a one-page Three-Column Graphic Organizer Chart that requires students to make evidence-based inferences. Students record the following information in the Inference Graphic Organizer: Information from the text, their own Prior/Background Knowledge, and Inferences. This is a great scaffolding tool for ELL and Special Ed students.

Inference Bookmarks

• These bookmarks include sentence stems consistent with making inferences. Students can reference these inference stems to stimulate their thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage in reading and discussion. Students can also use these inference stems in their writing! These bookmarks can be used to support reading comprehension in any text.

Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:

1. Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.

2. Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

3. Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.

4. Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

5. Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**

6. Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.

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Introducing how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests.

Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

This resource explains the entire process of writing a thorough and concise essay in a standardized test. The PowerPoint and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to Write for a Standardized Test includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Descriptions of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction on how to compose each type of essay
• Lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Explanations and example slides of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction slide to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Description slides of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction slides on how to compose each type of essay
• Slides with lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the High School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• The Writing Process
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons

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Introducing Super Star Synonyms – the ultimate Synonym and Antonym game that brings fun to literacy centres! Perfect for Years 3-6, this exciting game transports students onto the red carpet as they learn synonyms and antonyms in an engaging and interactive way. Up level those literacy centres!

As students move along the game board, they’ll land on Hollywood stars, pick up star cards with words, and record their synonyms on the included recording sheet. For an added challenge, they can also write down antonyms to further expand their vocabulary skills. That's right, working in synonyms AND antonyms! The goal is to reach the end of the board while mastering key vocabulary concepts!

Whether you're using it in the classroom or for small group activities, Super Star Synonyms is a fantastic resource for reinforcing vocabulary in your literacy centres. This game not only builds synonym and antonym knowledge but also encourages collaborative learning in a fun, Hollywood-inspired setting.

Key Features:

• Hollywood theme with stars, red carpet, and movie-related words
• Includes recording sheets for synonyms and antonyms
• Perfect for Years 3-6 literacy centres
• Fun and engaging way to practice vocabulary skills

Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!

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Hoping to deepen your students' knowledge of figurative language? Eager to equip your students with the tools and techniques for analyzing figurative language in Shakespeare's plays?

This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text!

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in William Shakespeare's plays: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole. It features over 120 quotations from Shakespeare's best plays. Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking lines from the world's greatest playwright!

Here's what you'll find inside this 40-page resource:

• Stations Worksheets (x8): This resource includes a total of 8 worksheets focused on 8 types of figurative language. Each worksheet challenges students to explain the meaning or effect created by the same figure of speech found across 6 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from Shakespeare's best plays: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, The Tempest, and more. There are a total of 48 quotations from over 15 plays! (8 pages)

• Answer Keys to Stations Worksheets (x8): The answer keys explain how the figures of speech found across 48 quotations contribute to the meaning of Shakespeare's plays. (8 pages)

• Station Placards (x8): The 8 placards can be folded and placed on the desks that correspond to the 8 stations. The placards add a splash of colorful decoration to this activity. (8 pages)

• Literary Devices Glossary: This 1-page glossary features the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently throughout Shakespeare's plays. The glossary includes definitions of the 8 types of figurative language as well as one or two examples of how each figure of speech gets used in one of Shakespeare's plays. Students can use the glossary to study for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz on Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

• Quiz on 8 Types of Figurative Language (x2): These two quizzes focus on all 8 types of figurative language. The first quiz challenges students to identity the figures of speech used across 25 quotations. The second quiz is similar but features 20 longer quotations; it could be used as a make-up quiz or extra-credit quiz. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

Here are the types of figurative language featured across the 8 stations:

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

5. Apostrophe

6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

This entire 40-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: a Word doc *and* a PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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Need help with organizing cause and effect essays? These 7 charts will guide students through planning and pre-writing cause and effect essays. Step-by-Step graphic organizers with note about cause and effect definitions, paragraph writing tip, and writing challenge to reorganize the essay on each handout.

Excellent for assessment practice, college test prep, standardized test prep, and expository writing. Helps build critical thinking skills. Meets state and federal ELA guidelines.

Help your students master the concept of singular and plural nouns with this engaging 10-page sort and cut-and-paste worksheet! This resource is perfect for early elementary students (Grades K -3) to practice identifying and sorting singular and plural nouns. With clear instructions, fun activities, and opportunities for hands-on learning, your students will reinforce their understanding of noun forms in no time!

This cutting-edge digital PowerPoint product is specially crafted for educators and designed to make teaching 40 idiomatic expressions a breeze. This dynamic tool empowers teachers to engage and enlighten students about the colorful world of idioms with clarity and creativity.

Key Features:

**Visually Engaging Slides:** a collection of visually captivating slides that bring idiomatic expressions to life. Each idiom is represented with vivid imagery, enhancing comprehension and retention.

**Interactive Quizlet :** Keep your students engaged with built-in interactive quizzes. Test their understanding of idioms and provide immediate feedback for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Accessible Anywhere:** compatible with various devices and platforms, making it easy to integrate into both physical and virtual classrooms.

This digital lesson is the perfect companion for educators aiming to demystify idioms and cultivate a deeper understanding of language nuances among their students. Say goodbye to dull idiom lessons and hello to dynamic, engaging, and effective teaching.

Time to work on grammar! Are your students learning to identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in sentences? This of ELA grammar task cards for identifying prepositional phrases will do the trick! You get 36 task cards - with a variety of styles of MC questions for working with prepositional phrases - ranging from choosing the correct phrase to finding sentences that use prepositional phrases within a paragraph. You also get 3 bonus worksheets - great for homework, extra practice, independent seatwork, and a tangible paper for a grade! Find more grammar related items here at Sassycat Corner! Buy the Task Card Bundle! More Sentences Task Cards! Identify Complete Subjects and Complete Predicates Writing descriptive sentences Sentence Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete sentences Identify Types of Sentencese If your students enjoyed this activity, feel free to leave feedback! It feeds the educational muses!

With this game, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the part of speech represented by the highlighted word. Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn.

Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.

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Basic Features:

• A single-player game that can be played online or offline. Can also be used for classroom review.
• Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners will earn points for correct answers.
• Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
• Learners are presented with 10 questions out of a pool of over 100, ensuring it's never the same game twice!
• Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
• No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
• Remediation for incorrect responses.
• Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt.
• Copyright-friendly audio and images.
• No macros = play on any device.
• Google account not required!

TEKS:

• ELA.2.11.D.ii ELA.3.11.D.ii ELA.4.11.D.ii ELA.5.11.D.ii: Past, present, and future verb tense
• ELA.1.11.D.iii ELA.2.11.D.iii ELA.3.11.D.iii: Singular, plural, common, and proper nouns
• ELA.1.11.D. iv ELA.2.11.D.iv ELA.3.11.D.iv: Adjectives, including their comparative and superlative forms
• ELA.1,11.D.v ELA.2.11.D.v ELA.3.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey time and adverbs that convey manner
• ELA.4.11.D.v: Adverbs that convey frequency and adverbs that convey degree
• ELA.1.11.D.vi ELA.2.11.D.vi ELA.3.11.D.vi ELA.4.11.D.vi: Prepositions and prepositional phrases
• ELA.1.11.D.vii ELA.2.11.D.vii ELA.3.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including subjective, objective, and possessive cases
• ELA.4.11.D.vii: Pronouns, including reflexive
• ELA.1.3.D: Identify and use words that name actions, directions, sequences, categories, and locations

What to Expect:

You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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If you encounter any issues, please reach out to me at zaneylaneylearning@gmail.com before posting a negative review. I have a lot of ideas, and I'm trying my best to present an error-free, high-quality product.

If you would like to see additional words or have suggestions for other uses/topics, please let me know.

This fun digital game is designed to be a no prep review for the parts of speech. It utilizes the chat feature on things like Zoom, but you can adjust the rules to suit your classroom needs. This product is not to be used on Outschool or similar teaching platforms, but may be used for your personal classroom in an online format. After each slide, there is an answer key slide to help you and the students.

Engage 3rd-5th graders with an author’s voice fiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!

A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master the author’s voice 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: Scavenger Hunt

• 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 the Author’s Voice to life with this resource! 

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Teaching Theme Reading Passages & Worksheets Activities: Determining Theme

These theme reading passages are perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students for finding the theme in a passage. Teaching this reading skill can be difficult due to the inferential elements, but this no prep printable pack makes understanding THEME much easier for students.

This product includes:

• One theme explanation page
• One page of product notes
• Eight full-page, SEQUENTIAL narrative passages
• A theme questions page for each passage
• Sample answer keys for each printable

BONUS: A one-page option to find the "big idea theme" for each passage as well as a reference sheet (designed to be copied front to back) for big idea themes are also included. The theme reference pages would be perfect for to keep as a reference for students throughout the entire year.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Please see the preview for this theme product for more information and send me a message if you have any questions!

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• THEME POSTERS
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• THEME BUNDLE

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Help your 5th-grade students master the essential reading skills of identifying character, problem, and solution with this thoughtfully crafted resource! This set includes three engaging fiction passages at a Level T reading level, each designed to strengthen students' ability to track character development, analyze the main problem, and understand the solution.

Each passage is accompanied by:

• 5 multiple-choice questions that focus on character traits, the main conflict, and how the problem is resolved.
• 3 higher-level discussion questions to encourage deeper thinking and classroom conversation.
• Answer keys for all questions, making grading easy and efficient!

Also included in this set is our popular "Story Detective" Anchor Chart—a visual tool that guides students through the key questions to ask themselves when reading any fiction story. This anchor chart breaks down the process of understanding the character, identifying the problem, and following the solution.

As a bonus, we've included a student note catcher, perfect for independent practice, where students can jot down their observations on the character, problem, and solution of any story they read.

What’s Inside:

• 3 Level T Fiction Passages with:

  • Strong character development and relatable situations
  • Multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension of character, problem, and solution
  • Discussion questions to spark deeper classroom dialogue
  • Answer keys for all questions

• Story Detective Anchor Chart: A helpful visual reference for understanding any fiction story.

• Student Note Catcher: A worksheet to help students independently track character, problem, and solution in their reading.

Why You'll Love This Resource:

• Differentiated Practice: Level T passages are perfect for 5th-grade students, reinforcing essential reading comprehension skills.
• Engaging Content: Stories feature relatable characters, everyday problems, and meaningful resolutions that will captivate your students’ attention.
• Easy to Use: Printable and ready to go, with everything you need to teach character, problem, and solution all in one place.

Perfect For:

• Independent practice
• Small-group reading
• Homework assignments
• Test prep for understanding fiction text structures

Having trouble getting your students to slow down, pay close attention to passage questions, and prove their answers?

This may be just the resource you need! Give your students the structure that they need to slow down and tackle assignments/assessments with intention.

This resource will help your students to:

• Analyze passage questions for key words and relating reading skills
• Refer back to the text, and...
• Prove answers by providing rationales for correct and incorrect answers

Resource includes:

• Question Analysis Forms

-May be printed blank or text boxes can be added to add specific questions

• Answer Analysis Forms

-Highly customizable answer analysis space

• Customizable/editable anchor charts

-Can be pre-made teacher-created anchor charts

-Can be an active document that students help create

Teaching Tips:

I typically allow:

• One class period to read/annotate the passage (passages not included/resource will work for any passage)
• One class period to analyze the question stems
• One class period to answer questions and provide analysis/rationales of answer choices
• This process can be adjusted as needed for in-class assignments or homework. Pacing can also be adjusted as needed, especially as students become more familiar with the process.

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This resource is aligned with 3rd–6th-grade CCSS. & New Jersey New Standards 2023 reading standards. ⭐RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2 ⭐ writing (W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2, W.6.2

Give your students the opportunity to elevate their thinking with these activities:

⭐ Close Reading Practice involves students analyzing the passage, identifying key details, and drawing deeper meaning from the text.

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The Giver Inference Assessment

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Novel Inference Task Card BUNDLE
• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - The Giver

★ Inference Multiple-Choice Assessment

★ 20 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Features 16 short passages

★ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards

★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards

★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)

★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY

★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 Inference Bookmarks

★ 1 Student Answer Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use the The Giver Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.

Task Cards

• The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations. A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.

• The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards is the actual “Answer Key” set. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.

• This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.

Test Format Version (Print and Digital)

• Also included is a "Test Format" version of the Inference Task Cards (same passages in the Task Cards). This includes an ANSWER KEY as well! The test consists of 16 multiple-choice inference questions.

Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)

• Included is a one-page Three-Column Graphic Organizer Chart that requires students to make evidence-based inferences. Students record the following information in the Inference Graphic Organizer: Information from the text, their own Prior/Background Knowledge, and Inferences. This is a great scaffolding tool for ELL and Special Ed students.

Inference Bookmarks

• These bookmarks include sentence stems consistent with making inferences. Students can reference these inference stems to stimulate their thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage in reading and discussion. Students can also use these inference stems in their writing! These bookmarks can be used to support reading comprehension in any text.

Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:

1. Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.

2. Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

3. Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.

4. Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

5. Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**

6. Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.

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