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Interstate Highways
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about interstate highways. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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"Sleep"
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage about sleep cycles. Students answer 11 multiple choice questions about the text.
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"Tea"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about tea drinking. Students then answer 10 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Hibernation and Estimation
In this hibernation worksheet, students first read the passage below about animals who hibernate to adapt to the cold weather. They then answer the 10 questions at the bottom of the page.
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Houses Around the World
In this cultural activity, students read a passage about different types of houses and dwellings around the world. They then answer the 10 questions on the activity.
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Humans
In this anatomy instructional activity, students read a passage about the different parts of the human body. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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Narrative Writing--The Hobbit
Hobbits, dwarfs, wizards, trolls, and goblins. Readers track these fantastic creatures through J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit noting passages of character description and habitats. Using specific passages from the novel, class...
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"Television"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about the beginnings of television. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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"Tennis"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about the sport of tennis. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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"Soda Pop"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about the origin of soda pop. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Bathtubs
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the passage titled Bathtubs. They then answer the 12 questions pertaining to the passage.
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Teach Text Structure for Nonfiction
Learners explore the patterns of text structure to anticipate the kind of information that a reading might present. The lesson plan examines some of the components of reading writing and using nonfiction.
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Stone Fox Plot Frame
Fifth graders recall the major plot points of a chapter book. After reading the chapter book "Stone Fox," they students describe the plot framework through use of a worksheet. Students are then divided into group to act out selected...
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Cinco de Mayo
In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students read a passage about the holiday and answer a set of comprehension questions. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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It's ALL Good!
Learners work on summarization as a skill to increase their comprehension of full texts. They focus on determining the most important ideas from the texts they read by using the four steps to summarization. Using an online article, they...
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Let's Sum It All Up
Fourth graders watch a modeled lesson on summarizing the main ideas of a non-fiction passage. They silently read a passage about sharks before making a class summarization chart. Next, they read a small passage and summarize it...
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The Infamous W Gang & Lonely H
Learners remember that the main purpose of reading is to comprehend what they have read as they read a section in their history book with the expectation that they answer questions at the end. They answer comprehension questions using...
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W-W-W-W What do you know?
Students comprehension should be a major emphasis when studying how to read. They summarize as one effective strategy that helps students comprehend what they are reading. Students build summarization skills that build comprehension...
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Whooz-z-z Can Summarize
Students summarize an article by reading fast for details and reading slow for important facts. They practice outlining an article. They identify parts of an article such as the title and subheading. They write a short and concise...
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G for Giraffe
In this giraffe information activity, students read several short, informational passages about giraffes. Students learn facts and read a poem about giraffes.
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H for Hippo
In this hippo facts worksheet, students read several short, informational passages about hippos. Students learn facts and read a poem about the animal.
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I for Insect
In this insect facts worksheet, 2nd graders read several short, informational passages about insects. Students learn facts and read a poem about insects.
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J for Jellyfish
For this jellyfish facts worksheet, 2nd graders read several short, informational passages about jellyfish. Students learn facts and read a short poem about jellyfish.
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M for Monkey
In this monkey facts worksheet, 2nd graders read several short, informational passages about monkeys. Students learn facts and read a short poem about monkeys.