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Paraphrasing Practice
Paraphrasing Practice
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Paraphrasing Practice
Fourth Grade
Reading
Paraphrasing is all about summing up a lengthy text, and it can be a great way to help your child hone reading comprehension skills.
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Paraphrasing Practice
Paraphrasing Practice
Worksheet
Paraphrasing Practice
Paraphrasing is all about summing up a lengthy text, and it can be a great way to help your child hone reading comprehension skills.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this resource to read a nonfiction passage about sharks and write a summary.
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: Sharks
Use this resource to read a nonfiction passage about sharks and write a summary.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Write a Simple Summary
Write a Simple Summary
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Write a Simple Summary
Third Grade
Reading
Teach your students to write a simple summary using an easy-to-follow set of keywords.
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Write a Simple Summary
Write a Simple Summary
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Write a Simple Summary
Teach your students to write a simple summary using an easy-to-follow set of keywords.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Simple Fiction Summary
Simple Fiction Summary
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Simple Fiction Summary
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then structure to summarize a short fiction text.
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Simple Fiction Summary
Simple Fiction Summary
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Simple Fiction Summary
Students will use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then structure to summarize a short fiction text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
Fourth Grade
Reading
Practice writing nonfiction summaries as you read and learn about an interesting ocean creature.
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mimic Octopus
Practice writing nonfiction summaries as you read and learn about an interesting ocean creature.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
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Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
Seventh Grade
Reading
Introduce readers to the poem "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats with this poetry analysis worksheet!
 
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Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
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Analyzing Poetry: "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats
Introduce readers to the poem "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by William Butler Yeats with this poetry analysis worksheet!
 
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
Sixth Grade
Reading
Use this simple organizer to help students track and record key ideas when reading and summarizing nonfiction texts.
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Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
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Summarizing Informational Texts: Graphic Organizer
Use this simple organizer to help students track and record key ideas when reading and summarizing nonfiction texts.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Second Grade
Reading
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
Fourth Grade
Reading
This activity guides your readers towards the key details and shows kids how to effectively underline while reading.
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
This activity guides your readers towards the key details and shows kids how to effectively underline while reading.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
Third Grade
Reading
Young readers will practice synthesizing information from multiple sources on the same topic in this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: A Freedom Fighter
Young readers will practice synthesizing information from multiple sources on the same topic in this reading comprehension worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Fifth Grade
Reading
Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!
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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
Fourth Grade
Reading
Young readers will practice synthesizing information from multiple sources on the same topic in this reading comprehension worksheet.
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
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Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts: We Need Clean Water
Young readers will practice synthesizing information from multiple sources on the same topic in this reading comprehension worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
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Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
Fifth Grade
Reading
Read about the westward expansion of the United States and respond to questions about the informational text.
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Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
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Historical Perspectives: Westward Expansion
Read about the westward expansion of the United States and respond to questions about the informational text.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
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Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Fifth Grade
Reading
Students will use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy of writing fiction summaries with these reading passages.
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Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
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Fiction Summaries: Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then
Students will use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy of writing fiction summaries with these reading passages.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
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Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
Fifth Grade
Data and Graphing
Learn about amazing works of early cinema with this reading and writing workbook. Pick up fun movie trivia as you complete puzzles, watch your fave movies, make film-inspired crafts, and more.
Workbook
Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
Workbook
Early Cinema: Magic and Moving Pictures
Learn about amazing works of early cinema with this reading and writing workbook. Pick up fun movie trivia as you complete puzzles, watch your fave movies, make film-inspired crafts, and more.
Fifth Grade
Data and Graphing
Workbook
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
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Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Fifth Grade
Reading
Learn a fun reading strategy and practice writing fiction summaries using a classic text.
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Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
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Writing a Fiction Summary: The Wind in the Willows
Learn a fun reading strategy and practice writing fiction summaries using a classic text.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
Fifth Grade
Reading
Learn about a mysterious sea creature as you pick out important information for a nonfiction summary.
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
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Writing a Nonfiction Summary: The Mysterious Squid
Learn about a mysterious sea creature as you pick out important information for a nonfiction summary.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
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Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
Sixth Grade
Reading
Use this Novel Discussion Guide for Parents as a guide to invite your child into a book discussion about their latest reading!
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Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
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Novel Discussion Guide for Parents
Use this Novel Discussion Guide for Parents as a guide to invite your child into a book discussion about their latest reading!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
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Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
Fourth Grade
Reading
After reading a short story, your students will practice writing a simple summary.
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Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
Worksheet
Hot Cross Buns: Read to Remember
After reading a short story, your students will practice writing a simple summary.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
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Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
Fifth Grade
Reading
Help your EL students will practice differentiating between big ideas and details.
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Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
Worksheet
Summary Writing: Big Ideas vs. Details
Help your EL students will practice differentiating between big ideas and details.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who Was Junko Tabei?
Who Was Junko Tabei?
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Who Was Junko Tabei?
Fourth Grade
Reading
Introduce young learners to Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and all of the Seven Summits, with this worksheet.
Worksheet
Who Was Junko Tabei?
Who Was Junko Tabei?
Worksheet
Who Was Junko Tabei?
Introduce young learners to Junko Tabei, the first woman to climb Mount Everest and all of the Seven Summits, with this worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Fifth Grade
Reading
Enjoy The Raven by Edgar Allan poe in a whole new way with this printable mini-book version
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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Worksheet
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Enjoy The Raven by Edgar Allan poe in a whole new way with this printable mini-book version
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Book Facts
Book Facts
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Book Facts
Fifth Grade
Reading
First thing's first: if your kid has a reading assignment, start by stating just the facts on this essential-info sheet.
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Book Facts
Book Facts
Worksheet
Book Facts
First thing's first: if your kid has a reading assignment, start by stating just the facts on this essential-info sheet.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Poetry Reflections Reading Log
Poetry Reflections Reading Log
Worksheet
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Poetry Reflections Reading Log
Fifth Grade
Reading
Students will cite stanzas from beginning, middle, and ending portions of their poetry readings and share thoughts, feelings, and ideas about the text.
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Poetry Reflections Reading Log
Poetry Reflections Reading Log
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Poetry Reflections Reading Log
Students will cite stanzas from beginning, middle, and ending portions of their poetry readings and share thoughts, feelings, and ideas about the text.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Big Idea Summary
Big Idea Summary
Worksheet
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Big Idea Summary
Fifth Grade
Reading
Help your EL students identify big ideas before they write short summaries.
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Big Idea Summary
Big Idea Summary
Worksheet
Big Idea Summary
Help your EL students identify big ideas before they write short summaries.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Worksheet
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Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will provide details of cause and effect events directly related to theme.
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Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Worksheet
Theme, Cause, and Effect Reading Log
Students will provide details of cause and effect events directly related to theme.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
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Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
Sixth Grade
Reading
After finishing Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, students give thought to the various settings in the story with this creative post-reading prompt!
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Wrinkle in Time: Greetings From the Universe
After finishing Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, students give thought to the various settings in the story with this creative post-reading prompt!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Malala: Interview
Malala: Interview
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Malala: Interview
Fifth Grade
Reading
Students imagine a hypothetical interview with Malala Yousafzai, using their research skills to form and answer thoughtful interview questions.
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Malala: Interview
Malala: Interview
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Malala: Interview
Students imagine a hypothetical interview with Malala Yousafzai, using their research skills to form and answer thoughtful interview questions.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
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Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
Fifth Grade
Reading
After reading Jim Murphy's novel The Great Fire, allow students to engage with the book with this thoughtful letter-writing extension activity!
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Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
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Book Study: The Great Fire: One Year After The Fire
After reading Jim Murphy's novel The Great Fire, allow students to engage with the book with this thoughtful letter-writing extension activity!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Social Media Book Review
Social Media Book Review
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Social Media Book Review
Fourth Grade
Reading
Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!
Activity
Social Media Book Review
Social Media Book Review
Activity
Social Media Book Review
Teach your child the art of the status update with this cutting-edge take on the old-fashioned book report: the social media book review!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Activity
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