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Critical thinking Common Core RI.2.1 resources
Describing & Inferring Details with Picture of the Day: Reading Photos "Closely"
***************************************Picture of the Day now available in Volume 2.Picture of the Day now available in Volume 3 (Google Slides compatible) posted 8/24/2020.***************************************This Picture of the Day product is a great way for students to practice three very important reading skills - observing details by being able to describe them and making inferences about what you notice and observe based on what you see and what you already know. Observing, describing an
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K - 6th
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Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 3 #hellopotd
This is Picture of the Day, Volume 3. Compatible with Google Slides.Picture of the Day, Volume 1 is my #1 Bestseller due to the high level of interest, engagement, language and higher order thinking. Volume 2 is sold here on TpT as well. See Picture of the Day Volume 1 to read over 1,700 comments left by buyers. When Picture of the Day is done daily, by the last day of school, your students will have taken an entire trip around the world! In 2018, Picture of the Day won an international award i
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K - 8th
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Force and Motion Worksheet Reading Passages for 2nd Grade Science- Push & Pull
Force and motion comprehension passages with questions, a bonus experiment, and a push-and-pull sort are perfect for integrating science into the reading block while also giving back time to do hands-on science. This pack is also great for sub plans. This resource covers topics like force, motion, friction, gravity, magnets, and science vocabulary. The included "Push or Pull Sort" activity reinforces understanding of these concepts. Additionally, the science experiment "Investigating Pushes and
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2nd - 3rd
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Describing & Inferring with Picture of the Day - Vol. 2 #hellopotd
This is Picture of the Day, Volume 2. Picture of the Day, Volume 1 is my #1 Bestseller due to the high level of interest, engagement, language and higher order thinking. See Picture of the Day Volume 1 to read over 1,700 comments left by buyers. In my opinion, this set of 190 pictures is even better than the first set with people (young and old), places, scenes and objects with all 7 continents represented. When Picture of the Day is done daily, by the last day of school, your students will hav
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K - 8th
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Christmas Science States of Matter Solids, Liquids, and Gas Explorations & More
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break or Christmas Vacation? These FOUR Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! Easy hands-on, engaging experiments leave kids excited and motivated to learn all about the properties of matter! Students will learn about solids, liquids, gases, floating and sinking, properties of matter, and changing properties. Emphasis is placed on how matter changes from one form to another
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2nd - 3rd
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Inference Activity and Hands on Reading Comprehension, INFER: It's in the BAG
INFER: What's in the BAG will help your students make inferences! This inference activity is a hands-on reading comprehension resource designed for students to practice their inferring skills while having FUN simultaneously! These interactive lessons are perfect for getting families involved in learning.The Inferring resource also makes a great RTI or intervention activity. Using this reading comprehension resource in your classroom will provide your students with meaningful practice in the f
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1st - 4th
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Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
2nd Grade Reading | BUNDLE | 4 Fun Escape Rooms | Digital & Classroom | Teamwork
This bundle includes 4 escape room like activities that students complete ELA tasks to solve mysteries. This is an adventure bundle with activities that can involve critical thinking and cooperative learning. The activities included in this bundle are Attack of the Cafeteria Food, Escape Oz, Attack of the Carnival Rides, & Escape the Nightmare.These escape room like activities have students complete ELA tasks and use problem solving skills. Students are very EXCITED and ENGAGED when worki
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2nd - 3rd
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2nd grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Science Worksheets Centers
Engage 2nd Graders in science with nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, plus bonus experiments, and finally, find a way to fit in both science and reading comprehension in your already busy schedule. Cover topics like force and motion, energy, states of matter, and more!It really can feel like an impossible task. But this resource can be the answer you are looking for. This bundle includes engaging passages written specifically for second graders, covering 9 science topics,
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Read Aloud Books and Activities: Reading Response Sheets: Interactive Read Aloud
Dive into the world of imagination and discovery with this "Read Aloud Books and Activities: Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans Mega Bundle," specifically designed for 2nd-grade learners. This comprehensive collection not only features a wide variety of read-aloud books but also integrates engaging activities that encourage students to read and respond actively. With meticulously crafted reading response sheets and interactive lesson plans, this mega bundle is tailored to foster a love for read
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2nd - 3rd
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Last Week of School Activities | End of the Year | Reading | Escape Room | STEM
This stress free end of the year Secret Agent unit will have your students engaged and excited about learning all the way to the last day! These print and go cross-curricular activities include reading comprehension, persuasive writing, graphing, STEM, an escape room activity and much more! Students will love this fun end of the year review as they work to become "secret agents".This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available here.This resource includes:•Secret Agent Name Tags a
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2nd - 4th
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Comprehension and Metacognition, Reading is THINKING, Good Readers
Reading is THINKING! These reading comprehension strategies, lessons, and student handouts are perfect for students needing extra practice with metacognition skills and learning to REALLY READ. Students will learn the difference between "FAKE READING" and "REAL READING."Lessons are great for:RTI / InterventionsGuided Reading lessonsSmall group reading instructionWhole group mini-lessonsLiteracy stations / centersInteractive Reading JournalsIncluded in this READING IS THINKING download:Teaching
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
Halloween Science: States of Matter, Properties & More Activities & Experiments
Halloween science with solids, liquids, and gasses and the properties of matter with a holiday spin! The packet contains all you will need to cover the states of matter and changing states of matter during Halloween. What's Included? * Matter Vocabulary* Four Matter Experiments with a Halloween theme* Matter Activities* Reading and Learning about Matter With Various Halloween Characters while answering questions (CC.RI.1)* A Big Idea AssessmentI hope you enjoy this Matter packet. I know for me
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Holiday Lap Books Bundle for Second Grade
Memorial Day Activity Memorial Day Reading & Writing Memorial Day Comprehension
Memorial Day Activities. This Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day Comparing and Contrasting Holidays is a great way to show the similarities and differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. This close-read resource mini-pack contains two pieces of informational text on both holidays, a compare-and-contrast activity, and an opportunity to ask and answer text-based questions. The responses make an excellent Memorial Day Bulletin Board display. Many Americans get Veterans Day and Memorial Day confu
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2nd - 3rd
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Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Christmas Stocking & More
Christmas time can be a bit crazy in the classroom. Engaging kids with fun Christmas Reading Activities can tame the crazies. Here is how you get there. Christmas Reading Passages focus on 5 Christmas symbols written to introduce The Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, The Candy Cane, The Christmas Elf, and The Christmas Stocking. *This product also comes in a digital version created in Google Slides.Each page is filled with a few paragraphs about a Christmas symbol and is focused on an ELA standard. T
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Christmas Symbols | Christmas Reading Comprehension and Questions Bundle
Matter & States of Matter Reading Worksheets & Experiment: Properties & Changes
States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gases contain the properties of matter, matter activities, a bonus matter experiment, and a powerful way to integrate the content area of science into reading. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, making connections between scientific concepts, vocabulary, and details that support the author's point. ⭐️ Save over 30% on the Bundle: 2nd Grade Read Aloud Reading Comprehension Units for the Year⭐️ Informational Text Standards Covered:RI.
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2nd - 3rd
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Matilda Novel Unit
Are you looking for another fun Roald Dahl novel to read to your students that includes adventure, mystery, and magic? Then Matilda is the perfect book for you and your students. It is equivalent to a 5.2 reading level but can be used for lower grades as well with the teacher's assistance. This would be a great novel unit for the whole class, or for a reading group.This novel unit includes:-21 Comprehension Checks/Quizzes (1 for each chapter) with answer key-Text to Self Connection: Venn Diagra
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Roald Dahl Novel Units {The Bundle of 4}
Picture of the Day-Inferring
Digital Picture of the Day is a great way for your students to practice important reading skills of observing and making inferences. Being able to infer is a key component to being a great reader!This resource helps student's with their inferring skills by providing a photo to look at and make 3 observations about. For each observation they come up with 3 inferences. There are 50 different photos in this resource! Picture of the Day can be used traditionally by printing and using in a litera
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K - 5th
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Comprehension Questions to Use with ANY TEXT
Tired of creating comprehension assessments each week? These Comprehension Questions may be used with ANY TEXT and are perfect for assessing guided reading! Thinking Questions is a tool designed for teachers to measure and assess their students’ reading progress. A built-in rubric is embedded on each one! Using this assessment resource in your classroom will provide you with information in the following areas:Comprehension skillsMetacognition strategiesGuided Reading strategiesVocabularyLiterac
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Independent Science Experiment Cranberries & 3 Days Morning Work
This product contains one simple science experiment that can be done independently by third and fourth graders. I have done this activity with second graders, but with teacher guidance. The cranberry facts sheet may be too difficult to read for early second graders. Materials needed are: cranberries, plastic knifes, paper cups, water and the worksheets I’ve provided. I’ve also included three Thanksgiving or cranberry themed worksheets which can be used as morning work for the 3 days before Tha
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Independent Science Experiments Bundle!
Academic Conversation Placemats
Get your students talking about text! Building students’ knowledge of academic language is essential for academic success. These Academic Conversation Placemats use sentence frames to encourage students to speak in complete sentences with varying degrees of grammatical complexity. These placemats were created to be used with both fiction and non-fiction text. They promote discussion around text, which research shows increases reading comprehension. Each placemat begins with having students prepa
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: The Ultimate Text Talk Bundle
Reading Assessment Bundle Fiction & Nonfiction 2nd Grade Standards Based Grading
How do you assess a second grader’s reading comprehension for report cards? This question can be particularly difficult if you are required to follow a standards-based grading report card. Second Grade ELA Reading Comprehension Year-Long Curriculum Bundle provides a quick reading comprehension assessment for each of the Common Core standards. This print version makes it easy to make two piles- got-it and needs more work making small group creation a breeze.Standards-Based grading has never been
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
2nd Grade Reading Review Game | ELA Test Prep Game Escape Room
Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the 2nd grade reading / ELA standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! In this classroom escape, students will compete as teams to escape Planet Emoji! This team escape challenge is great for teams of 4-6 students, up to 8 teams. The best thing is, you don't have to prepare envelopes for every single team. This activity was created to be much easier to prep than the traditional class escape challenge. You will use fa
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3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
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