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We Like to Read with Enthusiasm

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners develop skills to become independent readers by telling a story with expression and enthusiasm. They read with expression and enthusiasm with a partner the books, "Duck on a Bike," and "David Goes to School," both by David Shannon.
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Minibeasts and Reading Strategies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore reading strategies through roleplaying. In this reading lesson, 4th graders read Wings, Stings, and Wiggly Things by Martin Jenkins. Student groups pretend to be a law firm and identify words as their evidence to...
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Correctional Facility Reading

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students complete an independent reading program. In this "Reading for Giving Program" created for students in correctional facilities, students spend time reading independently and responding to the book they read. Please note: Although...
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Reading Basic Music Notes

For Teachers 1st
First graders develop skills in reading music notes. In this reading music lesson plan, 1st graders clap and chant rhythm patterns and learn music vocabulary. Students also match patterns by listening to the teacher perform the pattern.
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Phrase Card Reading

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after reading and discussing the book, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," by Judy Bloom, complete a vocabulary worksheet and read sections from the book fluently and accurately. They utilize dictionaries and thesauruses...
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Stackers Game for word fluency

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create three letter words and decode for fluency and accuracy.  In this fluency lesson, students use alphabet tiles to build words with the CVC pattern and read the word aloud.  Students alternate turns by stacking one...
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Summer Reading and Writing Assignment: Fahrenheit 451

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this reading and writing instructional activity, 12th graders read the book and think of five books to save from the fire. Students write an essay explaining why they'd save...
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Irregular Word Fluency, around the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a fluency game.  In this irregular word lesson, students read words the fastest to become champion of a game.  Students read the word in pairs, the winner of each round moves on.
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Book Talks- Reading Rainbow Style!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recommend a book. In this book talk lesson, students watch Reading Rainbow book talks, choose a book to recommend to others and write a brief summary and recommendation. Students video tape their introduction and take pictures...
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1st Grade Reading Test

For Students 1st
In this reading instructional activity, 1st graders read a few sentences and then answer comprehension questions about each passage they read. Students answer 23 multiple choice questions.
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Excited, Sad, Happy, Mad: Growing Independence and Fluency

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies for reading with expression. They listen to the teacher read parts of the book "Owen" by Kevin Henke with and without expression and discuss the differences. In pairs, students...
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Reading: Taking Care of the Common Cold

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading for information learning exercise, students read a one page passage from the Mayo Clinic about taking care of the common cold. Students answer 8 multiple choice questions about the information.
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Third Grade Reading

For Teachers 3rd
In this reading worksheet, 3rd graders complete multiple choice questions by reading passages and answering comprehension questions about them. Students complete 25 questions.
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Reading comprehension

For Teachers 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders read passages about Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), sharks, Chinese tales, and more. Students then answer 24 multiple choice questions.
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Reading and Vocabulary Comprehension

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this reading and vocabulary comprehension instructional activity, students read the passage "A Cold Day" and answer multiple choice questions. Students answer nine comprehension questions.
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Reading: Two Beautiful Homes

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading for information activity, learners read a letter from a real estate agent that describes two homes for sale. Students answer 8 true and false questions.
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Reading: Blue Jeans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a passage about the origin of blue jeans. Students answer 9 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Reading: The Wolong Nature Reserve

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read about the preservation of the pandas in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Reading: Messy Yards

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a detailed text about the problem of mess yards in residences in a county in Virginia. Students then answer 6 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Fluency and Comprehension

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete activities to build their word fluency. In this word study lesson, students complete various activities at the provided links to build their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension.
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I Can Read

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this reading worksheet, students look at the pictures, read the text next to the pictures, and choose true or false for what the text says about the pictures. Students complete 20 questions total.
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"Cells" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a detailed one page text about cells of the human body. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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"Chocolate" Reading Comprehension-- Informational Passages

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the history and origins of chocolate. Students answer 5 comprehension and 5 vocabulary multiple choice questions.
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How Do I know That a Book Is Just Right for Me to Read?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students choose a book for reading. In this language arts instructional activity, students take steps to evaluate a book for free reading. Students make a list of words found in the book that they are unfamiliar with.

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