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Curated OER

Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon (Yarrow and Lipton)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Puff the Magic Dragon remains a childhood landmark for budding readers (and singers), but did you know it also makes an excellent vocabulary study? By focusing on several in-text words (in this case: billow, cease, fearless,...
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Curated OER

Sailing Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this language arts learning exercise, learners read 14 clues that pertain to sailing. Students figure out the answers to the clues and put them in a crossword puzzle.
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K12 Reader

Choose the Correct Homophone

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
It's a known secret that English can be a difficult language to learn, and homophones don't make it any easier. Help your young readers tackle these tricky words with this simple fill-in-the blank exercise in which...
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Curated OER

Introduce Vocabulary: Puff, the Magic Dragon

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Puff, the Magic Dragon, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and young...
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K5 Learning

A Ship in a Storm

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Give reading comprehension a boost with a two-page activity featuring an informational text about ships at sea during stormy weather. After reading, scholars show what they know through four short-answer questions. 
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Curated OER

The Purple Handkerchief

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2 page story about a boy who drops a purple handkerchief. Students answer 20 multiple choice questions about the story.