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$3.00Add to CartLooking for a Pumpkin Reading Comprehension activity for upper elementary? Look no further than “Let’s Learn About Pumpkins – Level B!” This resource is designed for upper elementary and middle school students and is a perfect cross-curricular (language arts and science) lesson. Text is written on a 6th grade reading level. If your student(s) are not reading at a 6th grade level, you challenge them to try. While they do, have them write down any words they may not know. They can then look those words up and continue reading! Win-Win!
What’s Included:
- In-Depth Nonfiction Text (Pages 1–2): A 545-word informational text spanning two full pages. Topics covered include:
- Botanical Taxonomy & Anatomy: The Cucurbitaceae family, botanical fruit classification (pepo), monoecious flowering (male vs. female blooms and insect pollination), and specialized structural adaptations (thigmotropic climbing tendrils).
- Biochemical Pigmentation: The seasonal degradation of chlorophyll and the emergence of fat-soluble carotenoids (beta-carotene) during ripening.
- Indigenous Agriculture: The history of the “Three Sisters” companion planting method (winter squash, maize, and climbing beans) developed by Native American agriculturalists.
- Nutritional Science: The human biological synthesis of Vitamin A from dietary plant carotenoids.
- 5 Multiple-Choice Questions (Page 3): Targets upper level/middle school reading skills, including interpreting domain-specific scientific vocabulary in context, identifying reciprocal ecological relationships, and analyzing authorial purpose.
- 3 Open-Ended Questions (Page 4): Prompts students to synthesize concepts (e.g., explaining symbiotic companion planting mechanics, describing biochemical ripening transitions).
- Complete Teacher Answer Key (Page 5)
Standards & Skills Covered:
- Reading Informational Text (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4): Citing textual evidence to support inferences, summarizing central scientific concepts, and interpreting domain-specific terminology.
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS2-2): Specialized plant reproductive structures, factors influencing growth, and mutually beneficial interspecies interactions in agricultural ecosystems.
- Writing (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.9): Drawing evidence from informational texts to support analytical short-answer explanations.
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- In-Depth Nonfiction Text (Pages 1–2): A 545-word informational text spanning two full pages. Topics covered include:
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Sloth Acrostic Poetry for Creative Learning | Print & Go for 1st-5th Grades to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
$2.00Add to CartGet your students slowly (or quickly!) excited about poetry with this super cute and engaging Sloth Acrostic Poetry Writing Pack! 🦥 This student-friendly resource is designed to make poetry accessible, creative, and above all, FUN for young writers. With an adorable jungle theme featuring sleeping and star-holding sloths, it’s a perfect addition to your lesson plans to get students’ creativity flowing!
📖 What is an Acrostic Poem?
An acrostic poem is a fun and simple form of poetry! The first letter of each line spells out a key word or phrase (in this case, SLOTH). Students then write a word or phrase for each letter, creating a unique poem that describes the core word. It’s a great structural exercise for beginning poets and can build confidence in reluctant writers. ✍️
💡 Benefits to Students:
This resource goes beyond just being cute! It offers numerous learning benefits, including:
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🎨 Creativity & Imagination: Encourages students to think creatively to find words that fit the sloth theme.
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📚 Vocabulary Building: Promotes the use of descriptive language, adjectives, and strong verbs.
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🔡 Spelling & Phonics: Reinforces initial letter sounds and spelling.
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📝 Writing Practice: Provides a structured and guided way to practice writing short sentences or phrases.
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🧐 Structural Understanding: Helps students understand different forms of poetry.
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🖍️ Fine Motor Skills: The included B&W version is perfect for a creative coloring break.
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🥰 High Engagement: Sloths are an incredibly popular animal, making this resource highly motivating!
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🌟 Adaptable for All Levels: Reluctant writers feel successful with this simple, guided format. Reluctant poets feel successful with this pattern.
📦 What’s Included in this Pack?
You will receive:
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🦥 Two (2) Printable Worksheets: (As seen in the product image)
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🖍️ One (1) Black & White Line Art Version: Ideal for students to color, personalize, and then write their unique sloth poems.
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🎨 One (1) Full Color Version: Perfect for a quick writing session or for students who prefer to write and go.
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🍃 Both versions feature a charming sloth-and-tropical-leaf border with clear title fields (“ACROSTIC POEM: SLOTH”).
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Learning About Lions | Reading Comprehension and Writing Activity to Pinterest (opens in a new window)$2.75Add to Cart
Dive into the captivating world of the African Savannah with “Learning About Lions | Reading Comprehension and Writing Activity“! This resource is designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning in your students with this one-day lesson! This resource is designed to boost reading comprehension and writing skills, all while teaching fascinating facts about lions.
✨ What’s Included:
- – Engaging informational text about lions, written at a 4th-grade reading level.
- – Detailed sections covering a lion’s habitat, traits, diet, life cycle, and general facts.
- – An engaging coloring and paragraph writing activity to reinforce learning and spark creativity.
- – A comprehensive reading comprehension quiz with an answer key to assess understanding.
- – This is a PDF document for easy printing and use.
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Students love to learn about animals and this resource will have students reading about the sloth, an elusive Amazon rainforest animal!
First, students will read information text that will tell students about sloths: habitat, diet, behavior and predators.
After reading, students may be assigned one or both included worksheets: (Fill-in the Blank | Short Answer)
There is also an image students may color.
Answer keys includedYou may also like:
- Sloth – Amazon Rainforest Animal Report – Writing – Project Paper
- Arboreal Mammals | Tree Dwelling Animals | Science Research and Report Activity
- Amazon Tropical Rainforest Animals – Realistic Images | Color and Write
- Rainforest Coloring Book
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🐧A book unit for Mr. Popper’s Penguins which is easy-to-use, print-and-go unit and provides everything you need to teach and guide students through the book!
🐧Includes:
- -Teacher’s Guide – Brief and detailed chapter summaries, vocabulary with definitions, chapter questoins and answers.
- -Student Pages – Questions and vocabulary for each chapter
- -Student Art Pages – For students to draw a scene from an event that occurred in each chapter.
- -2 Quizzes – Short answer questions for Chapters 1-10 and 11-20
- -Vocabulary (extra) Work – Crossword puzzle and matching exercise. Can be used for review, reinforcement or testing.
- -Answer Keys
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Little House of the Prairie Literature BUNDLE | Laura Ingalls Wilder to Pinterest (opens in a new window)Sale!Original price was: $33.50.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.Add to Cart
400+ pages – Little House on the Prairie engaging literature units!
Included in this BUNDLE:
- Little House on the Prairie
- The Long Winter
- Farmer Boy
- These Happy Golden Years
- Little House in the Big Woods
- By the Shores of Silver Lake
- On the Banks of Plum Creek
Each unit includes:
- Vocabulary work – Students are asked to find and write a definition, an antonym and a synonym for each word given.
- Reading journal for every chapter in every book
- Reading comprehension quizzes (including keys)
- Essay questions – Many will ask students not only about events in each book but also ask students to relate events to their own lives in some way.
- Oral discussion questions – Perfect for large or small groups (literature circle) discussions.
Studying early American history? The American frontier? Pioneers? Wonderful cross-curricular work!
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This personal Student Dictionary is a must-have spelling, writing, vocabulary dictionary tool for elementary students.
Students will use this dictionary all day long as they encounter new words in all subjects, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. Each time they meet a new word, they can write the word, a definition and (if level appropriate) an antonym and synonym for the word!
Put away other personal student dictionaries that do not give students space to record definitions as many do!!
What this resource includes:
- – Personal Dictionary cover page
- – Sight word list
- – Commonly misspelled words list in the categories named above)
- – A-Z letter sections
Each A-Z letter section includes 4 pages:
- – Page will give students another list (aside from the two previous lists mentioned above) of commonly misspelled words that begin with that letter. There will also be room to record three words (word, definition, antonym and synonym for each).
- – Pages 2-4 will provide room for students to record 5 additional words on each (word, definition, antonym and synonym for each). If more pages are needed, simply provide additional copies of these pages for students to add in their dictionaries!
This Student Dictionary is ideal for grades 1-4 but can be used in other grades for students needing extra support with spelling, or for kiddos with special needs.
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Henry Ford was an inventor, innovator, industrialist, and entrepreneur. In this resource, students will read about Ford’s life and business journey.
After reading, students will be asked a series of questions (multiple choice and short answer) to assess comprehension.
Students will learn:
- – About Henry’s family and early life
- – What he did at the age of 16
- – When he went to, left and then returned to Detroit
- – How he was first involved in car manufacturing and when he started Ford Motor Company
- – How is business practices made a huge stir in the country
- – One of his biggest challenges…and more!
Answer Key included!
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Planning for your student(s) to read and study Judy Blume’s Fudge series of books? Here is a fun and engaging BUNDLE that includes unit studies for each of the books!
The 5 Fudge books covered in this bundle:
- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
- Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
- Superfudge
- Fudge-a-mania
- Double Fudge
Each unit includes:
- – Daily reading journal – Students will be asked to journal new or important words, characters in that day’s reading, a summary of what happened, to make a prediction of what will happen next and additional notes.
- – Vocabulary word wall (49 Words)
- – Vocabulary definitions worksheet
- – Crossword puzzle
- – 2 Analogy worksheets (critical thinking)
- – 2 Different comprehension assessments (can use one or both) – The first assessment is all multiple choice and covers basic story details. – The second assessment is more extensive and includes multiple choice, short and answer questions, an essay question, a character match and even a drawing component!
- – Answer keys
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These teepee (tipi) shaped mini book template pages are designed to give students to fun, creative way to self-publish when writing about Native Americans. They can be used to publish a report, a story, a poem or even related vocabulary that they have learned.
Includes:
– 2 covers
– 10 interior pages (blank, lined pages with and without pictures – horse, dream catcher, totem pole) -
Christmas Themed Reading Comprehension | Fiction and Nonfiction to Pinterest (opens in a new window)$3.25Add to Cart
Two Christmas themed reading comprehension activities that can be used for extra practice or as an assessment on student ability to comprehend what they read.
Includes both a fiction and a nonfiction passages!Fiction passage title: Nobel Fir|A Christmas Tree
Nonfiction passage title: Christmas SymbolsAfter students read a passage, they will answer either multiple choice or short answer questions. A FUN maze is also included for each!
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This resource has been created with three purposes in mind:
- 1st- To give students an opportunity to practice cursive handwriting
- 2nd- To allow students to read (and think) about scripture while they are practicing their handwriting
- 3rd- The resources provide an opportunity for parent/teacher and student(s) to converse about scripture and how to apply to their everyday lives.
There are 61 pages for students to practice their cursive handwriting skills. Each page will have students writing scripture, starting with Proverbs 1 and work through Proverbs 4.
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Fall-Themed Haiku Poetry Writing Pack | Visual Prompts & Publishing Pages to Pinterest (opens in a new window)$5.75Add to Cart
Bring the beauty, colors, and rhythm of autumn into your writing block! This comprehensive Fall-Themed Haiku Poetry Pack is designed to teach students the traditional art of haiku poetry while sparking their creativity through vibrant, nature-inspired visual prompts. From colorful foliage and forest wildlife to pumpkin patches and harvest tables, this resource gives learners everything they need to brainstorm, draft, and publish their own seasonal masterpieces.
📦 What’s Included in This Resource?
- Haiku Instruction & Anchor Chart Page: A clear, student-friendly reference guide breaking down the origins of Japanese haiku, the traditional focus on nature, the 5-7-5 syllable structure, and mentor poem examples.
- 20 Full-Color Photo Prompts: Breathtaking, autumn-themed photography prompts featuring winding forest boardwalks, mountain foliage, waterfalls, wildlife (owls, deer, wolves, foxes/cats, wild turkeys, squirrels), orchard harvests, trains through autumn trees, and Thanksgiving displays.
- 11 Student Drawing & Writing Template Pages: Formatted drawing pages where students can sketch, illustrate, or paste their own fall observations before writing.
- 26 Additional Themed Publishing Pages:
- 9 Full-Color Pages with Borders and/or Images: Illustrated pages featuring vibrant autumn leaves, seasonal berries, harvest motifs, and arched window frames.
- 17 Black-and-White Color-In Pages: Engaging line art featuring pumpkins, autumn leaves swirling in the wind, scarecrows, acorns, pinecones, cozy hedgehogs, turkeys, bare trees, and Thanksgiving harvest feasts.
✨ Benefits of Using This Resource
- Eliminates Writer’s Block: High-quality visual prompts immediately trigger sensory details, making it easy for reluctant writers to find words and imagery.
- Strengthens Syllabication & Phonological Awareness: Counting out the 5-7-5 syllable pattern builds word awareness, pronunciation skills, and intentional vocabulary selection.
- Multi-Age & Differentiated Friendly: Simple enough for early elementary students learning basic syllable counts, yet rich enough for middle-grade writers refining figurative language and concise imagery.
- Display-Ready Work: The decorative color and color-in publishing sheets double as beautiful bulletin board displays, portfolio additions, or keepsake poetry gifts for families.
- Zero Prep: Just print and teach!
🎯 Common Core Standards Covered
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3 / RF.2.3 / RF.3.3: Phonological Awareness & Word Recognition (identifying syllables, breaking words into syllable segments).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5 / W.2.5 / W.3.5 / W.4.5: Writing Process (planning, drafting, revising, and focusing on concise word choice).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4 / RL.3.4 / RL.4.4: Craft and Structure (identifying how rhythm, structure, and poetic forms create imagery and meaning).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5 / L.4.5 / L.5.5: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (exploring figurative language, sensory descriptions, and word nuances).
✏️ How to Use in the Classroom or Homeschool
- Introduce & Model: Display the introductory reference sheet. Review the 5-7-5 syllable rule and clap out syllables together using the mentor examples.
- Brainstorm with Visuals: Project one of the 20 photo prompt cards or pass them out to small groups. Have students jot down descriptive adjectives, autumn verbs, and sensory words based on what they see.
- Draft & Count: Students arrange their ideas into three distinct lines, tapping or clapping to verify their syllable counts.
- Publish & Illustrate: Choose from the full-color decorative pages or let students personalize one of the black-and-white coloring pages to frame their finished haiku. Alternatively, use the blank frame sheets for an outdoor nature-walk sketch activity!
🛒 Ready to Inspire Your Young Poets? Add a splash of autumn wonder to your language arts lessons today!
👉 Download your Fall-Themed Haiku Poetry Pack now and watch your students’ seasonal creativity take flight! 🍁📝✨
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A fun, summer-themed word search puzzle which includes 32 hidden terms! Benefits of word search puzzles:
- – Supports language fluency
- – Improves spelling
- – Helps improve concentration
- – Teaches patience and persistence
- – Helps develop problem-solving skills
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This resource is perfect for fun and quick poetry writing during the Fall! Students can write one or two different forms of poetry, acrostic and haiku, on pumpkin designed pages! The resource also includes an informational page about pumpkins.
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Help students learn about pronouns! These colorful grammar posters will teach students about pronouns, giving definitions and examples of personal, subject, object, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative and interrogative pronouns.
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Two worksheets that will give students practice changing singular nouns to plural nouns. Each worksheet has 30 nouns to change, plus students are asked to choose two of the new plural nouns to use within a sentence.
Related resources:
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A Home for Luna is a heart-warming tale about adapting to another place, displacement, our need for community and friendship, and the life-changing value of kindness.
About the story: When Luna washes up on a strange shore, she is scared and lonely. She shelters under a wooden crate and dreams of a home from long ago.She soon discovers there is beauty in her new land. “A smell filled the air. A smell like home, but not exactly.” Along the way Luna makes unexpected friends. But will she ever feel at home in a place so different from the one she remembers?
This teaching resource will help guide your teaching with this book and the themes that are contained within it. Themes include: relationships, conflict, homelessness, adapting to change. It is also a book that can lead to discussions on what living things need to survive, observable changes in our environment (sky and landscape), life cycles, ecosystems and sustainability.
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This generic novel study unit can be used with any book and includes multiple ways to engage students and encourage reading comprehension! It is a great tool to study literature as students focus on literary elements like setting, plot, characterization, conflict, resolution and theme in an interactive way!
View a flipbook preview here PLUS see a list of what you’ll get in this product in the description below…
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This Abraham Lincoln Informational Text Bundle includes two products:
- Abraham Lincoln | Informational Text and Activities
- Lincoln Memorial | Informational Text and Activities
(See description below for details of each)
