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$1.00Buy NowThis John Cabot resource is perfect for a quick World History lesson or a Language Arts lesson! Cabot’s was an Italian navigator and explorer. His 1497 discovery of the coast of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England is the earliest known European exploration of coastal North America since the Norse visits to Vinland in the eleventh century. Students will enjoy learning more about this explorer and how he too (like Columbus) thought he had sailed to the Far East!
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This 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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An informational text to both inform students about the first Thanksgiving as well as assess there reading comprehension.
The text gives students a clear understanding of the history behind the holiday we call ‘Thanksgiving’ as well as how it is a story of struggle, hope and resilience. Students will learn that many people groups (including Native Americans and Europeans) celebrated with harvest festivals for thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. They will learn why history records the Pilgrims’ event as the ‘first Thanksgiving’ and what it symbolized for the people. They’ll also learn that Sarah Hale (during the Civil War) petitioned for a national celebration and which president declared it a national holiday and why!
This resource includes:
- -2 pages of informational text (Key ideas: harvest festivals, celebration of success, hope and gratitude / Historical references: Plymouth festival with the pilgrims and the Wampanoag, Sarah Hale (and her petition for a national celebration of Thanksgiving) as well as President Lincoln.)
- -3 pages to assess reading comprehension (short answer and short essay)
- -Answer key
Flesch Reading Ease score: 70.5 (text scale)
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.9
Automated Readability Index: 9.1 -
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Part of understanding any written text is being able to determine an author’s purpose. Was the piece written to persuade, to inform or to entertain?
This Language Arts / Reading worksheet provides a place for students to ask themselves important questions about the text to help them determine what the purpose of the text is. They will also be asked to support their conclusion with clue’s from within the passage.
Download once and use again and again!
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This Alamo Reading Comprehension will give students a good understanding of the historic battle and have students answer questions after reading the passage. Students will learn the following about the Alamo: What is it? Where is it? What happened there? What is it today?
Cross-curricular (Reading / History) – As students read for understanding they will be learning about an important landmark and event in U.S. History. After reading, students will answer multiple choice, short answer and short essay questions.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 4.9
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$5.00Buy NowNovember NO PREP Print and Go Learning Pack for 1st Grade! Over 90 worksheet pages of learning.Math: Fractions, Patterns, Counting, Place Value, Skip Counting, Counting Money (Nickels and Quarters), Word Problems, Reading Graphs/Coordinates, Single digit addition and subtraction, Telling timeLanguage Arts: Writing, Reading Skills, Rhyming, Phonics, Syllables, ABC Order, Critical Thinking Skills with November themed puzzles, Crafts…and more!!
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This informational article will teach students about the sand dollar. They will learn that the little round, coin-shaped shell found on the beach is actually part of a marine animal, related to sea urchins and sea stars. They will also learn how living sand dollars move, that they aren’t ‘white’, how and what they eat and much more. After reading, students will complete two worksheets (multiple choice and short answer) to assess their comprehension / understanding of the material. Answer Key is provided.
Automated Readability Index: 4.8
Grade level: 8-9 yrs. old (Fourth and Fifth graders)
Linsear Write Formula : 5.6
Grade level: Sixth Grade. -
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This informational text article is all about seals, where they live, their physical characteristics and about several different types of this cold-water mammal. After reading, students will complete a reading comprehension worksheet and (optional) write a story! Answer key provided.
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This Winter Reading and Writing resource (with a “Read it! Draw it! Write it!” section) covers a variety of vital Language Arts skills! Perfect to use in December, January, February and into March!
Includes:
- 12 “Read It! Draw It! Write it!” pages (Use individually or combined to complete a book for each student)
- Vocabulary Flashcards
- Compound Word Worksheet
- 3 Syllable Worksheets
- Long Vowel Worksheet
- Short Vowel Worksheet
- 4 Rhyming Worksheets
- 2 additional Writing Worksheets.
Vocabulary Words in this Winter Unit: window, snow, outside, door, pants, sweater, coat, boots, hat, scarf, mittens, five, snowball, snowangel, snowman, sled, hill, roll
“Read it! Draw it! Write it!” pages have been designed to engage students in an active reading. Students can use the symbols to help guide them on each page. On the “Write it!” portions, students are to copy the passage they just read. However, more advanced students may want to add to the story!
