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Introduce Vocabulary: Clouds

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book "Clouds" and select 3 Tier Two vocabulary words to build their vocabulary. In this  "Clouds" lesson plan, students  listen to vocabulary words and think about how the words are used in the story. Students review...
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Introduce Vocabulary: I See Animals Hiding

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are introduced to the story " I See Animals Hiding" and define key vocabulary words from the story. In this lesson aimed at reinforcing vocabulary, students listen to the usage of vocabulary words in the story. Students...
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The Ugly Ducklings

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story The Ugly Duckling. Students complete 14 questions.
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Jack and the Beanstalk

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, learners answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Jack and the Beanstalk. Students complete 14 questions.
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The Emperor's New Clothes

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story The Emperor's New Clothes. Students complete 14 questions.
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The Elves and the Shoemaker

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story The Elves and the Shoemaker. Students complete 14 questions.
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Arthur's Lost and Found

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Arthur's Lost and Found. Students complete 9 questions.
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Rip Van Winkle

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Rip Van Winkle. Students complete 13 questions.
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The Little Half-Chicken

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story The Little Half Chicken. Students complete 13 questions.
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Little Red Riding Hood

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer and discussion questions for the story Little Red Riding Hood. Students complete 13 questions.
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Lesson 5: Red Herrings

For Teachers 6th Standards
A red herring isn't just a fish! Identify the clues that an author makes in a book to mislead the reader and make predictions accordingly. Have your class discuss how it feels to be tricked as a reader and about making wrong predictions....
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Directed Reading Thinking Activity: "A Raisin in the Sun"

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students predict outcomes of a text. In this comprehension strategy lesson, students read a poem and compare it to the play A Raisin in the Sun. Students discuss their similarities and the power of dreams.
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H4 Homework Assignment #4-5

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 9 short answer questions about the Russian Revolution.
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The Tell - Tale Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read The Tell Tale Heart and practice critical analysis while reflecting on its underlying meanings. In this reading lesson plan, students make predictions, monitor their own comprehension and adjust their reading accordingly....
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The Cowboy

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the passage called The Cowboy and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 5 questions.  
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The Hero

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled The Hero and answer multiple choice questions. Students complete 5 questions.
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Textual Analysis Lesson: Who Was Vermeer?

For Teachers 6th Standards
Apply the Textual Analysis process and answer questions about a text. Learners read Chasing Vermeer and "Who Was Vermeer?" They then use the textual analysis process to answer questions regarding what they read.
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The Secret School - Chapter 1, Short Answer Comprehension

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer questions from chapter 1 of The Secret School. Students answer 5 questions.
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Identifying the Solution in a Story

For Teachers K Standards
Using the book My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting, Kindergartners will gain an understanding that stories often have solutions. Using Eve Bunting's book as an example the teacher will identify the solution to the story and walk the students...
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To Entertain

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders consider the author's purpose for writing a text. In this author's purpose lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss reasons why author's write a book and how it can often be for entertainment. Students read a book, provide two...
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Lesson 2: Distinguish Fact from Opinion in Books

For Teachers 2nd Standards
An important part of reading informational text is being able to discern fact from opinion. The class reads chapter one from the book, Penguins by Lynn M. Stone. They analyze specific sections of the text to determine if what is being...
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Reasonable Predictions

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss reasonable predictions for the outcome of stories. In this language arts instructional activity, 1st graders discuss that good readers predict what will happen next in a story. Students read the given text and make...
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The Wolf's Tale

For Students 4th
In this the wolf's tale: pre-reading activities worksheet, 4th graders write a definition and ingredients of a fairy tale, then sort the characters in Little Red Riding Hood, match sentences from the story and write the ending.
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Cold Knap Lake

For Students 5th - 6th
In this pre-listening worksheet, students look at images, answer question, and review new vocabulary before reading the poem "Cold Knap Lake."