Homeschool English Language Arts Guided Reading Books

The Lacemaker and The Princess novel study, worksheets, quiz, test, vocabulary

By Tomorrowcomes

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The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a compelling piece of historical fiction that transports the readers back to the palace of Versailles at the end of the 18th century, before the French Revolution. The story revolves around a young girl who forges an unlikely friendship with Marie Antoinette's daughter, offering the readers a unique perspective of the political upheaval and the royal life during this period. This book is an excellent educational resource that can encourage students to engage deeply and empathetically with this crucial period in history.

This resource is an in depth look at The Lacemaker & the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Included are

  • Chapter summary worksheets

  • Character reviews

  • Vocabulary sheet

  • Individual chapter questions (which can be used for notes or as a quiz)

  • Quizes

    • Chapter 1-5

    • Chapter 6-10,

    • Chapter 11-15,

    • Chapter 16-20,

    • Chapter 21-25,

    • Chapter 26-29

  • Test on the entire book

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2nd-3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

By LessonLink Teacher

These 2nd-grade reading comprehension passages with multiple choice questions or answer keys have been designed for teachers and parents. They are perfect for helping your students develop strong reading comprehension skills in an engaging and meaningful way.

With this product, you'll receive thoughtfully crafted passages aligned with 2nd and 3rd grade standards and covering a wide range of exciting and relevant topics for young learners.

Each passage is accompanied by skillfully designed questions that challenge students to think critically, infer, and draw conclusions, helping them become confident readers.

Please see the preview to get a glimpse of the passages, questions, and answers to determine whether they are a perfect fit for your students.

In this download, you will get:

  • 1 PDF file with 17 pages
  • The file contains 5 reading comprehension passages with questions and answers.
  • The passages are;
    • Lily Rides the Waves
    • Why Owls are Active at Night
    • Sunny Summer Fun
    • Chirp: The Boastful Cricket
    • The Adventures of Sparky the Toothbrush

These reading comprehension passages can also be used for other grade levels depending on the reading abilities and needs of the students.


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Native American Homes Worksheet Activities, Emergent Reader & Coloring Booklet

By Kimberly

❤️Looking for a culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples' Month)? Learn about 8 different traditional Native American homes, while practicing math, literacy, and fine motor skills with this differentiated coloring booklet and extension worksheets (60 pages)!

Homes included:

☑ adobe, chickee, grass house, igloo, longhouse, plank house, teepee, wigwam

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✏️ Perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!

✏️ These differentiated coloring pages come in 3 levels and are the perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and select the differentiated activities that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

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Coloring booklet: (31 pages)

☑ Booklet cover (1 page)

☑ Level 1 - read & color (10 pages)

☑ Level 2 - read & trace (10 pages)

☑ Level 3 - read & write (10 pages)

Extension worksheets: (29 pages)

Cultural (3 pages)

  • find & color the correct homes (1 page)
  • trace the vocabulary word (1 page)
  • match the vocabulary word (1 page)

Literacy (7 pages)

  • match the beginning letter sound (1 page)
  • count the objects and dab the correct number (1 page)
  • unscramble and write the sentences (1 page)
  • trace & write the sentences (1 page)
  • read and circle the correct punctuation (1 page)
  • read and count the syllables (1 page)
  • read & find the words - word search (1 page)

Math (19 pages)

  • measure the home size & color (1 page)
  • count & color the ordinal number object (1 page)
  • count & color the objects (1 page)
  • count the objects & trace the number (1 page)
  • count the objects & write the number (1 page)
  • count the objects in the ten frame (1 page)
  • addition equations (1 page)
  • subtraction equations (1 page)
  • one more, one less (2 pages)
  • greater than, less than, or equal symbols (1 page)
  • measuring home sizes, cut & paste (1 page)
  • measuring height & trace (1 page)
  • measuring height & write (1 page)
  • count & graph (1 page)
  • complete the patterns (1 page)
  • telling time (3 pages)

Bonus: (31 pages)

☑ Answer key (29 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

Homes included: (8)

☑ adobe

☑ chickee

☑ grass house

☑ igloo

☑ longhouse

☑ plank house

☑ teepee

☑ wigwam

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$4.99

The Little Red Hen Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension Worksheets

By April S Bash

The Little Red Hen Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book (book not included).

This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

48 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Sequence Steps : Cut & Paste 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th photos in order of the story

11. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

12. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

13. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

14. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

17. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

18. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect spaces

19. Writing Prompt : with Hen- shaped lined paper :…..

20. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Little Red Hen Vs Goose

21. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Interactive Journal Entry, to cut & paste into your comp journal : What the Little Red Hen Did: / What I Would Do / What You Should Do

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

26. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

27. Word Search page (20 words)

28. Word Scramble page (10 words)

29. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

30. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

33. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

34. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

35. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

36. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

37. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

38. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

39. Acrostic Poem : MYSELF

40. Math : 12 simple addition problems

41. * * * Math : answer sheet

42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Label a Hen : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

45. Cut & decorate your own little Red Hen!

46. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

47. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

48. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction


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Roald Dahl Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A close reading passage with an informational text, a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous British author, Roald Dahl.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade learning about famous authors or some of his books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, Fantastic Mr Fox or The Witches. Students will learn key facts about the famous author whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

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

For a digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets and computers check out the Roald Dahl Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

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

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

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Good Work, Amelia Bedelia Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

The book, Good Work, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is great for children ages 5 and up. Idioms are reviewed in this packet that pop up in the book, unfamiliar vocabulary and how they are used is included in this packet, along with short answer and multiple choice comprehension questions that connect with the story that was read. Some of the comprehension questions in this product relate with students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and a few example sentences are presented in the packet. 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.

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Free-Where the Red Fern Grows by W. Rawls-Digital Background Introduction-PPT

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves 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 and 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 lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

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We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines: Activity worksheet and book study

By Tomorrowcomes

Looking for a great story to read for Earth day here is a wonderful children's book about planting and growing a garden.

We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines is a fun story about a family who works together to garden. This story teaches the reader about the importance of hard work and never giving up. Along with teaching great morals, this story also teaches about actual gardening (including what animals help, which animals are bad, and what plants need to grow).

Through reading and interacting with this story, students will learn the joys of hard work, never giving up, and planting a garden. This pack includes activity pages covering vocabulary, note taking, writing prompts, and quiz for younger and older students.

Looking for more inspiring stories check out :

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The Littlest Snowplow

I Like Myself

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Pig the Pug Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Worksheets

By April S Bash

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Pig the Pug, by Aaron Blabey (book not included) :

This 44-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice, & follow many Common Core Standards.

44 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

8. Vocabulary Words in Use –Fill-in-the-blank : insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

9. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

10. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ………...

11. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

12. Word Search page (20 words)

13. Word Scramble page (10 words)

14. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

15. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

21. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

24. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

25. * * * Sequencing answers

26. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

27. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

28. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

29. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

30. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

31. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

32. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

33. Writing Prompt : with Dog Food Bowl- shaped lined paper :…..

34. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pig Vs Trevor

35. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

36. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

37. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

38. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

39. Acrostic Poem : FRIEND

40. Math : 12 simple addition problems

41. * * * Math : answer sheet

42. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

43. * * * Math : answer sheet

44. Label a Dog : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.


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Ebenezer Scrooge Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A Christmas close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life of the fictional character from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge.

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

Included in this PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject

  • An informational text

  • A comprehension activity with ten questions

  • Two grammar questions about the text

  • An extension writing activity

  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions

  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use

  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning

  • A wordsearch puzzle

  • An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this bundle that can be completed on tablets or computers check out the Ebenezer Scrooge Close Read Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

  • In class learning

  • Independent work

  • Homework

  • Guided reading sessions

  • Assessment practice

  • Reading interventions

  • Emergency sub plans

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

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Free-WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS-Novel-W. Rawls-Read Aloud Background Intro-PPT

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves 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 and 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 lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

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A Plump and Perky Turkey Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension

By April S Bash

A Plump a Perky Turkey Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Teresa Bateman & Jeff Shelly (book not included).

This 51-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

51 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2023)

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas (NEW TURKEY SHAPES)

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with turkey- shaped lined paper ...

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pete Vs People of Squawk Valley

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

23. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

24. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

25. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box

26. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

27. 20-Word Search page

28. 10 Word Scramble page

29. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

30. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

33. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

34. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

35. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words

36. Design & Detail illustrating page...

37. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

38. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

39. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

40. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW images 2023!)

41. Acrostic Poem : THANKFUL

42. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

43. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

44. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW 2023)

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Label a Turkey : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

49. Lebel That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words (NEW 2023)

50. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

Assemble a Turkey : Color, cut apart and glue together your own turkey


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Christmas Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A bundle with three close reading passages focused on different aspects of Christmas. 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 worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about Christmas whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The bundle includes three individual activities on:

  • Christmas Around the World
  • Santa Claus
  • A Christmas Carol's Ebenezer Scrooge

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Included in this PDF printable bundle:

  • 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
  • Christmas Resources

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Where The Red Fern Grows, BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT template,

By Kiwious About Vocab

This NONFICTION PowerPoint bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls BL 4.9, plus, a Digital Book Report Template!

1. HISTORICAL POWERPOINT:
Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

*Assessments

-Pre and Post assessments and answer key

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 for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

2. CULMINATING BOOK REPORT PROJECT - editable template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating an upper elementary historical fictional book project. The editable slides are highly organized with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Fictional story mapping includes elements such as exposition, rising action, character traits, climax, turning point……. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.

This PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or assessment and present an end product of which they are they proud!

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Mother Bruce Goose SPRING Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension

By April S Bash

Mother Bruce Goose Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Ryan T Higgins (book not included).

This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

54 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions, with illustrated clipart for each option to help visual learners choose the correct answer

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the traits & paste the correct ones with the correct character

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with bear- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Bruce Vs Goslings

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

25. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

26. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

27. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

28. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

29. Word Search page (20 words)

30. Word Scramble page (10 words)

31. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

32. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

33. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

34. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

35. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

36. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

37. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

38. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

39. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

40. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

41. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

42. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

43. Acrostic Poem : MOTHER

44. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From MIGRATION

45. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

46. Math : 12 simple addition problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

49. * * * Math : answer sheet

50. Label a Bear : 9 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

51. Label a Goose : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

52. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

53. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction

54. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like


See my Spring packets here : Teaching Inclusion Spring Packets

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2024 Teaching Inclusion
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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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William Shakespeare Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.

NO PREP is needed!

Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.

Included in the close reading activity:

  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with eight varied questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity to consolidate learning
  • A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

Included in the biography writing unit:

  • Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
  • Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
  • Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
  • A template for students to write up their neat biography text

This resource is great for:

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

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Other similar or relevant resources:

  • William Shakespeare Resources
  • Distance Learning Resources

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The Book Thief-Novel by Markus Zusak-Background Information Introduction-PPT

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This Digital PowerPoint Lesson seamlessly presents this novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. This resource greatly improves 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 and 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 lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

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The Three Little Pigs Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension Worksheets

By April S Bash

A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the classic fairy tale book The Three Little Pigs . (Book not included).

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While the original story was used for this packet, no mention of the wolf eating pigs, or the pig eating the wolf, are mentioned._

This 50-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

50 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with pig- shaped lined paper :…..

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pig #3 Vs wolf

20. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Pigs #1 & #2 Vs Pig #3

21. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

22. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

23. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

24. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

25. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

26. Word Search page (20 words)

27. Word Scramble page (10 words)

28. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

29. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

30. Tracing Words & photos : 12 words, from the book to trace; with coordinating photos

31. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

32. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

33. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

34. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

35. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

36. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

37. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

38. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

39. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

40. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

41. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

42. Acrostic Poem : PIGS

43. Math : 12 simple addition problems

44. * * * Math : answer sheet

45. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

46. * * * Math : answer sheet

47. Label a Pig : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

48. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

49. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

50. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction


See my other Fairy Tale packets here: Teaching Inclusion Fairy Tale Packets


* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!

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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!

Copyright © 2020 Teaching Inclusion All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

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William Shakespeare's Richard III Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

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

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

Included in this PDF printable resource:

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

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets and computers download my Richard III Close Reading Activity Digital & Print.

Also, check out our Richard III Play Script rewritten for young performers.

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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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Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Other William Shakespeare Resources
  • World History Resources

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Where Red Fern Grows, Long Walk to Water-Digital Background Info Introductions

By Kiwious About Vocab

Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls and A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. 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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