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Corn

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about corn. They then answer the 10 reading comprehension and vocabulary questions at the bottom of the page.
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Literary Data Collection Chart

For Students 7th - 12th
Here’s a matrix that could be used with any literary work. For each assigned passage, readers are asked to record information about characters, setting, vocabulary, literary devices, symbols, tone, mood, etc. In addition, they are asked...
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Houses

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about the different types of houses around the world. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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Ice Fishing

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about ice fishing. They then answer the 10 questions on the page.
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Interstate Highways

For Students 4th - 6th
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"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a passage about sleep cycles. Students answer 11 multiple choice questions about the text.
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"Tea"

For Students 4th - 5th
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

For Students 4th - 7th
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

For Students 4th - 7th
In this cultural worksheet, students read a passage about different types of houses and dwellings around the world. They then answer the 10 questions on the worksheet.
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Humans

For Students 4th - 6th
In this anatomy worksheet, 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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"Television"

For Students 4th - 5th
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"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a text about the sport of tennis. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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"Soda Pop"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a text about the origin of soda pop. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Bathtubs

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read the passage titled Bathtubs. They then answer the 12 questions pertaining to the passage.
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Narrative Writing--The Hobbit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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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Teach Text Structure for Nonfiction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars explore the patterns of text structure to anticipate the kind of information that a reading might present. The lesson examines some of the components of reading writing and using nonfiction.
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Stone Fox Plot Frame

For Teachers 5th
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

For Students 3rd - 5th
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!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students 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

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a modeled lesson plan 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

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students 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?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners 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. Learners build summarization skills that build comprehension...
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Whooz-z-z Can Summarize

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
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

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this giraffe information worksheet, learners read several short, informational passages about giraffes. Students learn facts and read a poem about giraffes.