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Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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Activity
Activity3rd GradeIdentifying Theme Activity

Using Identifying Theme Activity, students determine the theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text in order to apply to their own life.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenComparing Two Stories Activity

Using Comparing Two Stories Activity, students compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story by different authors or from different cultures.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenDifferent Types of Text Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Using Different Types of Text Graphic Organizer Worksheet, students use the organizer below to sort out the different types of texts that you found as they look through a collection of texts.

Activity
ActivityPreschoolKey Details in a Text Activity

Using Key Details in a Text Activity, students ask and answer questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeFirst Grade Nonfiction I Am Reading Worksheet

This First Grade Nonfiction I Am Reading Worksheet is a one-page reading log where children record the date, title, and topic of each nonfiction book they finish, building a steady reading habit.

Assessment
Assessment1st GradeFerrets Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Ferrets Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives first graders a short non-fiction passage and five multiple-choice questions about ferret fur, food and play. An answer key is included, so comprehension practice takes no prep at all.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeFinding Feelings within a Text Worksheet

A Finding Feelings Within a Text Worksheet for 2nd grade readers, with an original story about a nervous boy and questions asking which words show how he feels. An answer key is included, so checking takes seconds.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeHurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity

Using Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Activity, students refer to details to explain what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenWhat's the Moral of the Story Activity

Using What's the Moral of the Story Activity,students recount fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.

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ActivityKindergartenHow are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity

Using How are They the Same Compare and Contrast Story Elements Activity, students compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters.

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ActivityKindergartenAsking Questions about a Story Activity

Using Asking Questions about a Story Activity, students Discuss a topic or read a book aloud using Question Cards to help guide questions andanswers about the topic.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson2nd GradeRI.2.1 Second Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.2.1 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson5th GradeRL.5.10 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson

This RL.5.10 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson includes RL.5.10 Worksheets, RL.5.10 Activities, RL.5.10 Assessment, and RL.5.10 Poster.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeDescribing a Favorite Book Worksheet

This describing a favorite book worksheet lets 1st grade students name a book, tell what it is about, give a reason they like it, and draw a favorite part.

Worksheet
Worksheet4th GradeProse and Poetry Worksheet

The Prose and Poetry Worksheet gives 4th grade readers a one-page reading log with a reference strip, columns for the title and the form, and a five-star rating for every book they finish.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeGiraffes Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This Giraffes Reading Comprehension Worksheet gives 2nd graders an original informational passage about giraffes with four multiple-choice questions and a written response. An answer key is included, so nonfiction practice takes no prep.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeComparing Themes of Two Stories Activity

Using the Comparing Themes of Two Stories Activity, students use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the theme of two passages.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenReading Questions Camping Activity

Using Reading Questions Camping Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenWho What When Where Why How Activity

Using Who What When Where Why How Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Worksheet
WorksheetPreschoolAsking Questions about a Text Worksheet

Using Asking Questions about a Text Worksheet, students ask questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood while reading or being read to.