Category: Comprehension
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$3.50Buy NowThis Language Arts resource as been created to teach and reinforce an important comprehension skill: determining cause and effect (the relationship between events – actions and reactions) within the written text. They will also be instructed on ‘signal words’ such as because, do, since, if, as a result of and as.
In this resource, you’ll get…
- Classroom poster
- Student handout
- 13 student activity pages
- 3 assessments
- Answer Keys
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$1.50Buy NowIn the United States, National Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. This informational text article will help 4th-5th grade students learn about this day set aside to recognize national flag, how it came about and facts about the U.S. flag. To assess reading comprehension and understanding, there are two worksheets for students to complete after reading the text (multiple choice and short answer). Answer keys provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5
Grade level: Fifth Grade
Automated Readability Index: 4.3
Grade level: 8-9 yrs. old (Fourth and Fifth graders) -
$3.50Buy NowThe skill of being able to compare and contrast effectively is extremely important throughout subjects: Literature, Science and Social Studies. Comparing and contrasting is necessary for interaction with the environment. Finding differences and/or similarities helps students organize both new and known information. Students need to be able to note differences and similarities between or among objects, ideas, entities, concepts, events, etc..
This resource includes: 2 posters, an introduction to a Venn diagram and 25 student activity pages. Once you use this resource with your students, they will have mastered the ability to compare and contrast!
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$2.00Buy NowHelp students learn the history behind St. Patrick’s Day and sharpen their reading comprehension skills with this informational text resource. Every year, on March 17th, Irish people throughout the world wear green, pin a shamrock to their clothing and celebrate. But what’s behind (or who is behind) this holiday? Where and why did it begin? What is the story behind the shamrock? Students will learn answers to these questions and more!
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5.1
Grade level: Fifth Grade
The SMOG Index: 5.8
Grade level: Sixth Grade -
$2.50Buy NowThis resource, Symbols of the U.S.A. – U.S. History Informational Text, has FIVE parts: The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, The Great Seal, The Bald Eagle and The American Flag.
In each section, students will have one page of informational text and then 2 pages to assess understanding / comprehension through multiple choice questions and writing prompt page. Answer Keys provided.
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$3.00Buy NowAn important aspect of understanding any written text is being able to determine the author’s purpose. Was the piece written to persuade, to inform or to entertain? This Language Arts packet begins through explaining P.I.E. (and later includes a 4th purpose of writing: to express personal feelings). Students will be asked to read passages throughout and to determine the purpose of each.
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$1.50Buy NowThis informational article will help students learn more about two French explorers: Cartier and Champlain. These men were early explorers of the St. Lawrence Bay area of the New World (Canada). After students read the text, they will complete two worksheets to assess their understanding and reading comprehension. Answer key provided.
Readability:
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 3.9
Grade level: Fourth Grade
Linsear Write Formula : 4.8
Grade level: Fifth Grade. -
$6.00Buy NowThis ANATOMY / BIOLOGY / HEALTH resource contains 7 informational text articles (each with comprehension questions followings), 2 end of unit assessments and 4 bonus posters! These articles can be used in any Science related class or in a Language Arts / Reading classroom. Use as standalone mini-lessons or as supplemental activities, homework or in centers.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Levels for articles range from 5.1 – 7.4
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$1.99Buy NowThis resource about the life of U.S. historical figure, Daniel Boone, is an easy to use (print and go) Social Studies and Reading unit! The students will be given 2 pages of informational text. The text is historically accurate but needs to be proofread and corrected! Once corrections are made, they will be asked to answer several questions about the text (multiple choice and short answer).
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$2.50Buy NowThis resource will teach students about the life of Samuel Morse his role in developing the telegraph. After reading the informational article, students will complete two worksheets to assess the comprehension of the material. On a third worksheet (short answer) students will be asked expanded learning and critical thinking questions. Answer keys provided.
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$1.25Buy NowOne page informational text on Spanish explorers: Christopher Columbus, Balboa, Ponce de Leon, Ferdinand Magellan, De Soto and Coronado. After reading the text, student comprehension will be assess through a short reading comprehension worksheet. To extend the lesson, students will be asked to short opinion based essay questions.
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$1.25Buy NowThis Johnny Appleseed resource is perfect for a quick U.S. History lesson, Science conservation lesson or a Language Arts lesson!
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was an American pioneer nurseryman who introduced apple trees to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as the northern counties of present-day West Virginia. He became an American legend while still alive, due to his kind, generous ways, his leadership in conservation, and the symbolic importance he attributed to apples.
This 3 page resource includes 1 page of information text and 1 page of multiple choice questions to assess student understanding of the text and 1 page of short answer questions that will require students to go ‘beyond the text reading.’ The short answer questions will require students to be creative in their thinking! Answer Key provided.
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$1.50Buy NowThis resource includes informational text (1 page) about the U.S. Constitution. It includes a brief history of the document, the basics of what it accomplishes and the intent behind it. The 2nd page includes 5 multiple choice questions. The 3rd includes 5 short answer questions. Answer Key provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.0
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$1.25Buy NowThis informational article will explain to students about the Cinco de Mayo holiday, when it is, why it is celebrated and who (where) it is observed. After reading, students will be asked several questions to assess reading comprehension and two short essay questions. These essay questions are designed to prompt creative writing.
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$4.25Buy NowThis Christmas Around the World Language Arts resource provides a variety of Christmas themed activities for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Help students learn about Christmas celebrations and traditions from around the world this holiday season while they practice important skills such as reading comprehension, proofreading, letter writing and use of critical thinking skills with analogies. Includes 23 student pages plus answer keys.
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$1.50Buy NowThis informational article will teach students about Memorial Day…
– Why we have set the day aside to celebrate
– Who we honor
– What it was originally called
– How it is observed (traditions)After reading the text, students will be asked 7 short answer questions to assess comprehension and understanding.
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$2.00Buy NowThis informational article will teach students about the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford. After reading, there are three worksheets for students to complete to help assess student comprehension. Answer Keys provided
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$1.75Buy NowThis informational article will teach students about a very important Christian holiday – Easter. After reading a one page article, students will have two worksheets to assess their reading comprehension and understanding of the material.
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$2.00Buy NowThis resource, Informational Text: The Cornucopia – A Symbol of Thanksgiving, has been designed to help students develop comprehension skills, learn word part meanings (Language Arts), and build content area knowledge (History).
The cornucopia is a one of the most common symbol for the November holiday and yet why is that? How did it get its name? What Greek Myth is the basis for the cornucopia? What are the Latin roots of the word? Students will learn these things in just 1 page of informational text!
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$1.50Buy NowThis informational article will inform students about the history behind and the symbolism of the Olympic rings. After reading one page of text, student comprehension will be assessed by answering 11 short answer questions. There is also a fun, creative project included.
Automated Readability Index: 6.2
Grade level: 10-11 yrs. olds (Fifth and Sixth graders)
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