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Independent and Guided Reading Resources

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Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenRL.K.10 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using RL.K.10 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, studentsactively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding while reading stories and poems.

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Common Core Lesson2nd GradeRF.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RF.2.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students read grade-level text with purpose and understanding.

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Common Core Lesson3rd GradeRI.3.8 Third Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.3.8 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson3rd GradeRL.3.1 Third Grade Common Core Lesson

Using this RL.3.1 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students answer questions aboutkey details in a fiction text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson4th GradeRI.4.10 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.4.10 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson, students read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson5th GradeRI.5.2 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.5.2 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson,students determine the main idea of a text and recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeInformational Texts Worksheet

This informational texts worksheet is a 3rd grade reading log where students record each title they read, name the kind of text, and rate it with stars to build lasting nonfiction reading habits.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradePillbugs Reading Comprehension Worksheet

This pillbugs reading comprehension worksheet gives 2nd graders a fun science passage about roly-polies, four multiple-choice questions and a short response, plus an answer key, to build close reading skills.

Worksheet
Worksheet4th GradeWho's Talking Now Worksheet

The Who's Talking Now Worksheet gives 4th graders three short stories about one windy morning, told by three different narrators, plus an answer key for quick checking of point of view work.

Assessment
Assessment2nd GradeCircus Reading Comprehension Worksheet

A circus reading comprehension worksheet that gives 2nd graders a short big-top story, four bubble questions, and a written-response prompt. Answer key included for fast, no-prep reading practice at school or home.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeRead It Decoding Words Activity

Using this Read It Decoding Words Activity, students decode provided words by using the provided tips on the "What should I do when I don't know a word?" poster.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenHow the Text is Organized Activity

Using How the Text is Organized Activity, studentsdescribe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.

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Activity2nd GradeRead it Fluently Cooperative Learning Activity

Using Read it Fluently Cooperative Learning Activity, students readwith sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

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Activity2nd GradeRead It Syllables Activity

Using Read It Syllables Activity, students know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenComparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity

Using Comparing Texts Compare and Contrast Activity, students compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.

Activity
Activity2nd GradeFind It In The Text Activity

Using this Find It In The Text Activity, students ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenWhat Are They Reading Assessment Worksheet

Using What Are They Reading Assessment Worksheet, students keep track of the stories they read this year by writing the title and the date the book was completed.

Activity
Activity1st GradeLooking at the Character's Viewpoints Activity

Using Looking at the Character's Viewpoints Activity, students acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters to gain a different perspective.

Activity
Activity1st GradeWhat Have You Read This Year Activity

Using What Have You Read This Year Activity, students read and comprehend literature, including stories and poetry.

Worksheet
WorksheetPreschoolReading Non-Fiction Fluency Practice Worksheet

Using Reading Non-Fiction Fluency Practice Worksheet, studentspractice reading with fluency and accuracy to build independent reading skills.