World Cultures The Cuisine of Southeast Asia Passage & Activities- NO PREP!
By Holly O'Hara
This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the cuisine of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.
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Problem and Solution Nonfiction Passages with Graphic Organizers|Text Structure
By LessonLink Teacher
This is a set of 4 Problem and Solution Nonfiction Passages with Graphic Organizers and Written Response Questions. It is designed for students in grade 4, 5 and 6 to help them improve their reading comprehension skills and learn how to identify the problem and solution in nonfiction texts.
The four nonfiction passages are on engaging topics, such as:
Each passage is followed by a graphic organizer that helps students identify the main problem and solution in the text. The graphic organizers are designed to help students organize their thoughts and write a summary of the passage.
Written response questions are also included and are designed to help students demonstrate their understanding and apply their learning.
This product also includes answer keys so you can easily check your students’ work and provide feedback.
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3 Hands on Text Structure Sorts & Coloring Activities for Kinesthetic Learners
By TooBookedUp
Identifying text structure can be tricky, but this interactive and hands-on sort makes practice engaging, particularly because the topics are relevant for middle school students. This set includes sports, video games, and social media topics, students will enjoy reading through each prompt and moving the pieces to the correct spot on the gameboard. For low prep, teachers can choose to avoid cutting out the pieces for the gameboard and opt for students to follow the coloring guide to sort through the prompts.
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Mimicry Nonfiction Text for Reading Comprehension
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This non-fiction text about mimicry comes with questions so students can show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading!
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Understanding The Jim Crow Laws and Their Impact
By Nemos Nook
Dive deep into the history of racial segregation in the United States with this comprehensive lesson on Jim Crow laws. Students will explore the origins, implementation, and impact of these laws that shaped American society for decades.
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Did Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric.
By Educate and Create
This is a prompt for whether or not Shakespeare wrote his own plays. It includes three articles, an outline sheet, and a grading rubric for the essay. This is a great resource for if you are covering essay writing but also doing Shakespeare plays or sonnets before or after.
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Main Idea & Supporting Details - Citing Evidence - Quotes as Supporting Evidence
By Write On with Jamie
Introducing how to incorporate quotes as a main idea and/or supporting detail has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how to use quotes as supporting evidence in an essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.
The entire process of incorporating thorough and concise quotes as a supporting detail in writing is modeled throughout the lesson. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.
Numerous examples of anchor paragraphs using quotes as supporting evidence are included on the worksheets, so students can identify the types of quotes being used.
This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.
All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.
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• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
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Ecosystems Reading Comprehension Texts
By Clodagh
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:
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.
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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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AIDS Awareness Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions, HIV virus
By True Line Texts
Promote education and awareness with this AIDS Awareness Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions, designed for World AIDS Day and to discuss the HIV virus. This resource is perfect for fostering meaningful classroom discussions and individual learning.
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Make this engaging and educational resource part of your classroom toolkit to teach students about the importance of understanding AIDS, fostering compassion, and encouraging prevention.
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simile figurative language passages 5-7 grades
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Simile Passages with Comprehension and Rewrite Questions for Grades 5-7
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This product offers 20 engaging passages featuring similes and figurative language, Anchor Chart specifically designed for students in grades 5-7. Each passage includes three comprehension questions to deepen understanding and two rewrite prompts to encourage critical thinking and creative expression.
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New Year Around The World - Reading Comprehension Passages - EFL ESL - A1 - A2 level
By Miss Clever Cookie
Looking for a New Year-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? These reading passages are are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.
They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the A1/A2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 3rd to 4th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 8 reading passages about New Year traditions in 8 different countries.
Each reading passage comes with 4 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Summarization questions are on a separate sheet of paper. Students use Venn diagrams (included) to compare any 2 of the 8 countries and to showcase the similarities and differences between the way they celebrate New Year.
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♥ 8 reading passages (each with 4 multiple-choice questions)
♥ 8 sheets with summaries (students choose the best fitting one)
♥ a Venn diagram
♥ directions
♥ teacher answer key
THIS PRODUCT EXPLORES NEW YEAR TRADITIONS IN:
**☺ **USA
☺ China
☺ Thailand
☺ Ethiopia
☺ India
☺ Iran
☺ Denmark
☺ Russia
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Test Prep: Bullseye Strategy/Practice/ELA/ Critical Thinking
By Blooming Through High School
What is it?
Micro texts are made with the intention of getting to the skill or the practice students need FASTER. Each text is less than 400 words. All of the 16 questions is aligned to finding the "bullseye" and helping students think critically about the answer choices and how they can apply critical thinking to get the right answer every time. It also encourages students to read each question and not choose an answer that "feels right".
What's included?
Google Slides (56 slides)
PowerPoint (56 slides)
PDF (26 pages)
Editable Word file
Four total passage
Two micro argumentative texts
Two micro informational passages
16 questions
Teaching Slides
Bullseye for students to practice the strategy
A simple answer key is included as well as a detailed rationale page.
Who's it for?
- Middle and high school
- Teachers who want to teach test strategies before exams
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Basketball Special Education reading passages and questions WH Questions 2nd- 4
By Modz by Laila
This resource includes comprehension passages about famous athletes such as Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, and more. The passages are accompanied by basic WH questions and vocabulary questions, making it a great tool for improving students' reading comprehension skills.
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Plagiarism Cases of Famous People
By Beth Hammett
15 famous plagiarism cases and students get to "be the judge"! Fact based handouts with real life cases and research component to build critical thinking, plagiarism, and research skills. includes: 15 Famous People: MLK, Jr. Barack Obama Joe Biden Ray Parker Michael Bolton John Fogerty George Harrison T.S. Eliot Melania Trump Vanilla Ice J.K. Rowling Robin Thicke Jane Goodall Johnny Cash Helen Keller Handouts include: 15 black and white famous people images (optional: color these) Backgrounds of person Plagiarism charges Debates over charges Research component Verdicts of cases Guilty or Innocent boxes Guilty or Innocent evidence t-charts 3 Narrative and Rhetorical Discussion/Writing Prompts on each handout = 45 prompts (each with a "You be the judge..." prompt) Note: Does NOT include copies of lyrics, novels, or speeches due to copyright infringement laws. These are used to enhance students' research skills. Fun, engaging, and educational way to learn about plagiarism and explore real life connections to the topic while using research skills. Excellent for introduction to plagiarism, follow-up to unit, assessment of skills, character building, homeschool, AP/Pre-AP, dual credit, adult learners, ELL/ESL upper level learners, flipped classes, literature centers, building research skills, and real life connections to writing. Provides basic history of famous people. Use with: Having Fun with Plagiarism at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Having-Fun-with-Plagiarism-155008 Plagiarism Quiz at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Plagiarism-Quiz-167314 Follow Educator Helper Blogspot for weekly free products and tips at: http://bethhammett.blogspot.com/
Kick Off Learning: Lionel Messi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet
By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY
Explore the incredible life story of Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, through this comprehensive biography worksheet. Designed for students of various ages, this resource delves into Messi's childhood, his move to Barcelona, and his legendary career milestones. Engage your students with thought-provoking questions, fun activities, and a glimpse into the personal side of this soccer superstar. Use "Kick Off Learning: Lionel Messi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet" to inspire discussions about resilience, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence in both sports and life. An exciting addition to your classroom resources!
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(ENG) DANGEROUS WINTER SPORTS - READING COMPREHENSION
By French Made Fun!
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This 16-page resource will provide you with 4 separate texts, each about a dangerous winter sport :
Each text is two full pages and each is accompanied by 4 in-depth questions as well as an answer key.
These texts can be used to model reading or writing skills, for informative and descriptive writing, or to use during a guided reading or shared reading with your students. They could be used as an assessment of comprehension. They could easily be assigned to a substitute teacher. I love using these readings around Canada Games, Winter Games or Olympics.
As with all of my documents, I cater to a strictly middle-school crowd, and you'll not find frilly, kiddish or immature content (vocabulary, fonts, structure or images). These would be suitable for your students in grades 5-7 (even 4th or 8th), depending on needs and interests.
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Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Border Story - Realistic Fiction
By Mark Holmes
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."
In "Beyond the Horizon," a poignant tale unfolds, following the footsteps of Jose and his three close friends as they embark on a journey that will test the bounds of their friendship and the depth of their dreams. Set against the backdrop of their small Mexican town, this 1200-word story invites readers to walk alongside these spirited youths as they navigate the rugged path to a future filled with hope and uncertainty.
The narrative weaves the laughter, fears, and silent strength of this band of brothers, who are determined to chase the opportunities that eluded their ancestors. With the golden dawn of possibilities before them, they face the daunting challenge of crossing the Mexico-U.S. border, carrying not just their aspirations but also the rich cultural heritage of their homeland.
As the four friends confront the harsh realities of their quest, their bond is tested in ways they never imagined. The story captures the essence of human resilience and the unbreakable spirit of those who dare to dream beyond their horizon. Join us in this heartfelt journey that transcends borders and resonates with anyone who has ever reached for the stars.
There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.
Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.
Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.
Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.
Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.
Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.
JK Rowling Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 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 the life of the author of Harry Potter, J. K. Rowling.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for Women's History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous author whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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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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Nico Medina "Who Was Jacques Cousteau?" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 53-page set of worksheets for the book "Who Was Jacques Cousteau?" by Nico Medina. This includes a four-page story test. There are three worksheets for each chapter: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are twenty worksheets at the end: * story review * story reflection * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * illustrations * biography (story map) * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * scrambled sentences * word search * crossword puzzle * story test (four pages) There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series: * What Was Pearl Harbor? * What Was Pompeii? * What Was the Underground Railroad? * Where Are the Galapagos Islands? * Where Is the Amazon? * Where Is the Grand Canyon? * Who Is Barack Obama? * Who Was Albert Einstein? * Who Was Amelia Earhart? * Who Was Anne Frank? * Who Was Ben Franklin? * Who Was Charles Darwin? * Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? * Who Was Harriet Tubman? * Who Was Helen Keller? * Who Was Isaac Newton? * Who Was Jackie Robinson? * Who Was Jacques Cousteau? * Who Was John F. Kennedy? * Who Was King Tut? * Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? * Who Was Louis Armstrong? * Who Was Marie Curie? * Who Was Mark Twain? * Who Was Nelson Mandela? * Who Was Roald Dahl? * Who Was Rosa Parks? * Who Was Sally Ride? * Who Was Seabiscuit? * Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? * Who Was William Shakespeare? * Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? * Who Were The Beatles?
Reading Comprehension: Animal Adaptations Passages & Questions & answer key
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
Engage your students with this set of five informative reading passages about animal adaptations! Each passage is accompanied by comprehension questions designed to test understanding and encourage critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school students, this resource aligns with reading and science standards.
What’s Included:
5 Informative Passages about various animal adaptations, including:
5 Comprehension Questions for each passage to assess understanding and promote discussion.
Answer Key for all questions, making it easy to facilitate assessments.