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Jesus Chooses His Disciples
Students read passages in the Bible about Jesus and his Disciples and then answer short answer questions about it. In this Jesus and his Disciples lesson plan, students say the Disciples names that they can remember.
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Problem and Solution Lesson
Students explore problems and solutions in literature. In this literature lesson, students identify problems and solutions in short guided and independent reading samples. Students also discuss characterization techniques used to develop...
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More Than Anything in the World
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students will read a short passage noting point of view. Students will then complete the story adding problem solving to the story ending.
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Teaching Comprehension Strategies
Reading Comprehension Lesson Plans can help students develop the right strategies.
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Because of Winn-Dixie: Author's Purpose
Read the short passage provided, and have your class answer the five questions that follow. Can they identify the author's purpose for writing this passage?
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Storytelling In America
Students discuss how Washington Irving is considered an important 19th century-American storyteller. They create their own version of a passage from 'The Legend' after listening to the story.
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Art of Illustration: N.C. Wyeth and Literacy
High school artists observe and research the illustrations and techniques of N.C. Wyeth. They read (and reread) stories and illustrate the texts using methods inspired by Wyeth's practice. Includes detailed instructional plan and useful...
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Figures of Speech: Quiz 2
Hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and personification are spotlighted on an online/interactive quiz. Test takers read short passages and then identify the figures of speech used.
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Plagiarism Worksheet
Explore plagiarism in-depth with this resource. Start by reading the short passage provided on Krumping, a new dance style. Then, study the examples provided to determine which ones plagiarise and which ones don't.
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Watch Out for the Wasp!
Students increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing chunking and rereading, students complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed assessment of...
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Making Connections
Students identify the main ideas in a passage from literature, and in a painting, and justify their conclusions using logic and language arts skills.
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The Eighty Yard Run
Students read and explore the themes of the book The Eighty Yard Run. In this literature lesson, students discuss their observations and predictions. Students develop their own story which is similar to that of The Eighty Yard Run.
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The First Road Trip, Parts 1 and 2
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a three-paragraph fictional passage about the first engine car, They answer four short-essay questions about this passage. Road Trip, Part 2 contains a six-paragraph story, eight...
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Overcoming Problems: John Smith
In this John Smith learning exercise, students read a 1 1/2 page passage about the history of John Smith and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 7 questions.
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Persian War Defeated and Persepolis Goes Up In Flames
In this Persian War and Persepolis activity, students read 2 passages about each and then answer short answer, multiple choice, and matching questions. Students answer 14 questions each.
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The Zoo
In these reading worksheets, students will read a short passage and answer the questions that follow. Students will complete a total of 18 fill in the blank tasks pertaining to the story.
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Where Is Jodie?
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a short story about a lost dog. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Renaissance Realities
Students analyze passages by Niccolo Machiavelli and Francis Bacon as an analysis of Renaissance ideas in contemporary situations. In this Renaissance writings lesson, students read excerpts from Machiavelli's The Prince and multiple...
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Battle of Clontarf
In this Battle of Clontarf worksheet, learners read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a model of the battle. Students complete 4 activities.
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Categorize Important Vocabulary Words and Describe their Features
Second graders read a short passage along with the teacher to pull out various transportation related words. They analyze each of the chosen words by creating a chart which helps them think about the similarities and differences of each...
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Voice and James Joyce
After reading a text written by James Joyce, middle and high schoolers find examples of passive voice. They share their findings with the class. Use this instructional activity to emphasize the effect of passive voice in writing.
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Build Mastery: Fact and Opinion
Is it a fact or an opinion? Get your kids up and moving during this reading comprehension activity. They listen to you read a book or passage (consider writing something yourself to get the ideal text), listening for facts and opinions....
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Summarize What You Read
Third graders summarize a selected piece of nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to use a Venn diagram, 3rd graders read a nonfiction article. They write a summary paragraph using their Venn Diagram and the five-step process...
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Reading Comprehension: "The Hottest Day Ever"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short passage titled, "The Hottest Day Ever," then answer 5 multiple choice questions.