Here are 32 short passage cards to help students identify different types of informational text structures. Five text structures are used: description, sequence (sometimes called chronological), compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution. Each card features a short informationa

Perfect for your informational text structure study, these differentiated information text structure task cards contain 48 engaging and informative paragraphs. You can choose to use the 16 half-page task cards with one main topic and three paragraphs about each, or you can use each individual parag

Dig deeply into the text for reading comprehension and close reading practice with these high-interest, standards-based reading passages. written by a published nonfiction children’s author. Print, Google Slides, and Easel versions are all included. These passages were written by a published childr

Get at least TWO or THREE Assessments for EVERY Common Core Language Arts StandardYou can now use the assessments with ANY state standard. The Common Core Standards version has the standard listed at the top of each page. There is also an additional version where the standard has been removed, so th

NINETY-FIVE original 3rd grade leveled close reading passages and activities that are PERFECT for teaching your students to become masters of close reading. There are seventeen standards-based earning targets in this product. Each learning target has 5 passages specifically dedicated to it except fo

This reading workshop bundle is designed to provide an entire year of detailed reading instruction for any state's standards, including the Common Core Standards! In addition to the traditional PDF version of this file, I have also included a digital copy of all student files. These Google Docs will

This 3rd Grade Spiral Reading resource is perfect for Reading HOMEWORK, Reading MORNING WORK, or a DAILY READING REVIEW! These professionally written, on-level passages and text-dependent questions build in complexity each week, as more skills are introduced. All questions are EDITABLE and easy to

Make Close Reading Easy with this toolkit, jam-packed with posters, graphic organizers, discussion starters, writing prompts and plenty of close reading strategies and teaching tips. These resources will work with any informational (nonfiction) text and to address all of the Common Core RI standard

Non-fiction sort board, cards and recording sheet. This sorting activity is intended for use at a literacy center. It now also contains a digital Google Slide option!How does this work?The student places the six category cards on the marked spots. Next, they place the appropriate definition cards

These are COMPLETE 400+ pages of Assessments and Teaching Notes for ALL English Language Arts Standards for 3rd Grade. These will cover your entire year! Reading comprehension (literature and informational), writing, language/grammar, fluency, speaking and listening are all included.Use them for mor

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Help students write responses to open-ended questions in complete sentences with PQA (restating the question) with these reading comprehension passages and short answer constructed response questions! Students practice finding and proving their answer using text evidence and writing in complete sen

FIFTY original 2nd grade close reading passages and activities that are PERFECT for teaching your students to become masters of close reading. There are nine non-fiction learning targets in this product. Each learning target has 5 passages specifically dedicated to it. The learning target for COMPAR

3rd Grade Reading Comprehension AssessmentsThird Grade Reading TestsLooking for comprehension assessments to be used a reading formative assessment or summative assessment in your third grade classroom? This bundle is designed to progress monitor third graders' reading comprehension throughout the y

The Smelly Truth About Cause & Effect Cause and Effect: This 28 slide PowerPoint presentation will engage your students and teach them how to understand cause and effect relationships in text. Students will learn cause and effect relationships through sentence examples and test questions. Ha

❤️Implementing a reading workshop approach to teach reading does not have to be stressful! When you take the time to establish routines and set expectations for your readers, you will see them flourish into a class of life long readers who have a deep love for reading. ❤️This will be your go-to resour

Thanksgiving Activities - This comprehensive activities resource includes a variety of Thanksgiving activities including nonfiction reading, poetry, writing, speaking and listening, and math activities. Download Preview FileThis is aligned with 3rd grade common core, but may stretch to other grades

Interactive Anchor Charts Print and Digital: Reading Edition Want to make beautiful and functional Anchor Charts that will LAST for your classroom? This pack of Interactive Anchor Charts are designed to save you time (and frustration) when it comes to making reading Anchor Charts for your classroom.

If your students enjoy bright colors, animation, sound clips, and interactive activities, then they'll love this cause and effect combination pack. Included is a highly visual and interactive PPT that consists of 41 slides, jam-packed with engaging activities. Five matching worksheets are provided t

If you liked my Common Core Graphic Organizers for 2nd Grade or 1st Grade, you'll love my 3rd Grade Edition! I have dissected the standards and created a resource that is perfect for assessing your students in reading! The graphic organizers included in this packet will provide formative assessments

Give students three reading response choices each week that encourage higher order thinking and citing text evidence. This is now available as a PDF or as a digital copy through Google Files for use in Google Classroom!*********************************************************************************

Improve reading comprehension by teaching nonfiction text structures (description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution) for traditional classrooms and Microsoft schools.Students stay engaged with interactive lesson slides.Ensure mastery with practice activities (printable and

Teach the Common Core Standards for informational reading with the lessons and activities from this unit. The strategies and skills included in this unit are:-characteristics of nonfiction-nonfiction text features -anticipation guides-asking questions-main idea-text structure-sequencing-cause and e

This reading strategies and skills bundle for Google Drive & Google Classroom will cover all your students' literacy needs and improve reading comprehension! This digital resource uses Google Slides™ and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. This resource also includes an answer key.