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Reading and Responding -- Lesson 10
Fourth graders work individually or in a small group to (1) read a fictional passage, (2) practice test-taking strategies, and (3) practice using context clues to increase their vocabulary. Reading passage and comprehension questions...
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Phrase Card Reading
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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A Busy Bird
Kindergartners read a short passage and answer questions based on what they read. The question set involves circling pictures, writing words, and drawing pictures.
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The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Good discussion questions, quizzes, and tests teach as well as assess. Readers of The Great Gatsby will learn much from the materials in a 36-page packet designed to help students prepare for the AP Literature exam. Included in the...
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"One Hundred Dollars" Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about a man who wished for one hundred dollars. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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"Ramon Makes Stew" Reading Comprehension- Short Stories
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students first read a passage about a boy who cooks dinner for his family. Students answer 5 comprehension questions and 5 multiple choice vocabulary questions.
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"Pizza For Dinner" Reading Comprehension- Short Stories
For this reading comprehension and vocabulary worksheet, 5th graders read a selection entitled, "Pizza for Dinner." They answer 4 multiple choice comprehension questions, and 4 vocabulary questions based on the reading.
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Reading Comprehension Paragraph
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-paragraph selection and then respond to 6 short answer questions regarding the selection.
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The Bear and the Travelers
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a short passage about a bear and then complete 5 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
In this Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension worksheet students will read a passage about the history of the holiday and answer 10 multiple choice questions and 1 short answer question.
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What Do I Feed My Hamster?: Reading Comprehension
In this hamster facts reading comprehension worksheet, 3rd graders will read a passage about hamsters and what they like to eat and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Reading Skills: Window on the World
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a passage titled Window on the World and answer short answer questions, answer true or false questions, matching activities, and more. Students complete 5 activities.
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Reading Skills: "Is Someone Spying On You?"
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a passage about security cameras and answer four multiple choice questions based on the information from the text.
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Football Reading Comprehension
In this football facts worksheet, 3rd graders will read a passage about American football and answer eight multiple choice questions about the sport.
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English Language Arts Test: Listening Selection
“Growing Up…and Up,” a excerpt from Glenn Stout’s book about Shaquille O’Neal, provides the text for the listening section of the 2009 New York State English Language Arts Test. Although there are no questions included, the passage...
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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension
In this Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet, students read "How The Turkey Got Its Name," then complete 4 comprehension questions. Page contains links to additional activities.
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Easter Reading Comprehension
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about Easter, then complete 4 related questions. Students click on links to access questions and answers.
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Request Strategy
Model for readers how to develop effective questions with a request strategy for questioning. Text-explicit, text-implicit, and experiential based questions are the focus. Step-by-step instructions are included for the strategy that...
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First-Aid Day
The second Saturday of September is recognized annually as World First Aid Day. In this First Aid Day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, unscramble words and...
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Columbus Day
Use this Columbus day worksheet with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in...
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The Story of the Jack o' Lantern
In this Halloween comprehensive reading worksheet, students read a passage about the Jack o' Lantern and answer questions about the type of story and main character. Students choose two multiple choice answers.
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Tiffany's Cookies
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about Tiffany's Cookies, answer questions about the reading, and design a cookie package. Students answer 6 questions.
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The History of Potatoes
In this reading for comprehension learning exercise, students read a passage about the history of potatoes, review the glossary, and answer true and false questions. Students answer 14 true and false questions.
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My Pet
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, 1st graders read a few sentences about the illustration of a girl and her pet. Students then complete three multiple choice questions and two handwriting activities based on the passage.