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Looking for high-quality, ready-to-use reading and writing resources for grades 3–6? You've come to the right place! The Literacy Library offers a wide range of engaging, standards-aligned materials designed to support literacy development and boost student success. From reading comprehension passages and vocabulary builders to creative writing prompts and grammar practice, every resource is crafted to save teachers time while making learning fun and effective.
I currently work as a reading specialist at an elementary school in Chicago, and use so many of these resources with my own students. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to jenna@theliteracylibrary.com.
Thanks so much for stopping by The Literacy Library :)
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Context Clues Color by Number Winter Pack
These winter-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! The coloring sheets AND skills sheets are winter themed. Each skill sheet focuses on a different winter topic & informs the reader all about that topic while practicing context clues strategies. Includes:5 skill sheets focusing on using context clues (one for each winter topic)5 color by number sheets correlating to the answers from the ski
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle
Context Clues Color by Number Spring Activities
These spring-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Spring Topics Included:ButterfliesFlowersRainbowsTornadoesRainfallThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are spring-themed. Each skill sheet focuses on a different spring topic & informs the reader all about that topic while practicing context clues strategies. Includes:5 worksheets focusing on using context clues (one for each spring topic
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle
Figurative Language Worksheets Color by Number
These color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice figurative language in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:4 skills worksheets focusing on similes, metaphors, hyperboles & personification4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Can" Statement included on every pageAnswer Keys Included*****************************************************************
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.4.5a
, L.5.5
+2
Context Clues Color by Number Fall Worksheets
These fall-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Autumn Topics Included:History of ApplesHistory of PumpkinsHistory of ScarecrowsHistory of Candy CornThe MayflowerThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are fall-themed. Each skill sheet focuses on a different fall topic & informs the reader all about that topic while practicing context clues strategies. Includes:5 skill sheets focusing on usi
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle
Figurative Language Thanksgiving Color by Number Activities
These Thanksgiving-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice explaining the meaning of figurative language!Includes 4 Color-by-Code Activities:Explain SimilesExplain MetaphorsExplain PersonificationExplain HyperbolesThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are Thanksgiving themed!Includes:4 skills practice sheets focusing on similes, metaphors, hyperboles & personification4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Can" Stateme
4th - 6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.4.5a
, L.5.5
+4
Also included in: Figurative Language Color by Number Holiday Bundle
Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle
This is the bundle of ALL of the seasonal context clue color-by-code printables from my store. These color-by-numbers are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words!The current value of this bundle is $27.00 but when you buy the bundle you get everything included at a discounted price! Resources Included:Context Clues Holiday PackContext Clues Fall ThemesContext Clues Winter ThemesContext Clues Spring Themes (Volume 1 and Volume 2)
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+6
Easter Spring Figurative Language Color by Number Activities
These Easter / Spring-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice identifying and explaining types of figurative language! Includes 2 Color-by-Code Activities:Identifying Similes, Metaphors & AlliterationIdentifying & Explaining Hyperboles & IdiomsThese are NO PREP...just print & go :)Includes:2 skills practice sheets focusing on similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole & idioms2 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Ca
4th - 6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.5.5
, L.6.5
+1
Also included in: Figurative Language Color by Number Holiday Bundle
Reading Interview Color by Number | Reading Interest Inventory
Looking for a no prep, engaging way to get to know your students' reading habits and reading interests? This color by code activity is the PERFECT way to get to know your middle school students at the beginning of the year or Read Across America Day!Student pictures are unique to their responses, so the final product makes for a great classroom display! What's Included:1 Reading Interview Worksheet2 Reading-themed Coloring PagesCheck out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT st
5th - 8th
Classroom Community
Analyze Character Traits Color by Number Activities
These color by code printables are the PERFECT addition to your story elements unit. Your upper elementary students will practice analyzing characters in a fun, engaging way! Includes 5 Color-by-Code Activities:Internal vs. External Character Traits Physical vs. Personality Character TraitsPositive or Negative Character TraitsDescribing Characters (2 activities)These are NO PREP...just print & go :)Includes:5 skills practice sheets focusing on character traits5 coloring sheets correlating to the
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.3
, RL.4.3
Halloween Context Clues Color by Number Activity
This Halloween color by number worksheet is a great way for students to practice using context clues! This Halloween-themed color by code printable is the PERFECT way for your students to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words!How does it work:The skills worksheet is Halloween-themedStudents will use context clues to determine the meaning of underlined words.Students will color the holiday-themed coloring page based on the answers chosen on the skills sheet.Grab the full HOL
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Holiday Activities
Christmas Figurative Language Color by Number Worksheets
These Christmas-themed color by code printable worksheets are the PERFECT way for your students to practice identifying and explaining the meaning of figurative language!Includes 4 Color-by-Code Activities:Simile, Metaphor or Hyperbole?Metaphor, Alliteration or Personification?Simile, Alliteration or Onomatopoeia?Explain the Meaning of Figurative LanguageThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are Christmas themed!Includes:4 skills practice worksheets focusing on similes, metaphors, hyperboles, pe
4th - 6th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.4.5
, L.4.5a
, L.5.5
+4
Also included in: Figurative Language Color by Number Holiday Bundle
Context Clues Color by Number Summer Activities
These summer-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Summer Topics Included:History of PopsiclesAll About SandcastlesAll About SeashellsHistory of BaseballHistory of SurfingThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are summer-themed. Each skill sheet focuses on a different warm-weather topic & informs the reader all about that topic while practicing context clues strategies. Includes:5 skill shee
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Mega Bundle
Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities
These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.5.3 in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:4 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L.5.3a-b.4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Can" Statement included on every pageAnswer Keys Included****************************************************************************************
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.5.3
, L.5.3a
, L.5.3b
+1
Also included in: 5th Grade Language CCSS Color by Code Bundle
Christmas Context Clues Color by Number Activity
Looking for a nondenominational Christmas activity for upper elementary students? This activity teaches students about the history and traditions behind Christmas trees while students practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! How does it work:The skills worksheet teaches students about the history of the holiday. Students will use context clues to determine the meaning of underlined words.Students will color the holiday-themed coloring page based on the answers chos
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Holiday Activities
Capitalizing Titles, Commas and Possessive Nouns Color by Code Activities
Tired of the traditional language arts worksheets? These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.3.2 in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:Table of Contents6 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L.3.2a-e.6 color by code sheets correlating to the answers from the worksheetAnswer Keys"I Can" Statement included on every page NO PREP FOR YOU---JUST PRINT &
2nd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.2
, L.3.2a
, L.3.2b
+4
Also included in: 3rd Grade Language CCSS Color by Code Bundle
Parts of Speech Color by Number Worksheets
These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice their ELA standards in a fun, engaging activity! Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store! 6 coloring sheets focused on Parts of SpeechNO PREP"I Can" Statement included on every page6 Answer Keys Included**************************************************************************************************************** Your students will receive practice with:Common NounsPr
2nd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Grammar
CCSS
L.2.1
, L.3.1
, L.4.1
+2
Commas and Titles of Work Color by Code Worksheets
These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L5.2 in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store! Includes:4 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L5.2a-d.4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheetNO PREP"I Can" Statement included on every pageAnswer Keys Included****************************************************************************************
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.5.2
, L.5.2a
, L.5.2b
+2
Also included in: 5th Grade Language CCSS Color by Code Bundle
Context Clues Color by Number Holiday Activities
These holiday-themed color by code printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! Holidays Included:Groundhog DayMardi GrasValentine's Day St. Patrick's DayEasterEarth Day Mother's Day Memorial Day Fourth of July / Independence DayHalloween Veterans Day ThanksgivingKwanzaaLas PosadasChristmasThe coloring sheets AND skills sheets are holiday themed!Includes:14 worksheets focusing on using context clues (one for each holi
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words Color by Code Activities
Tired of the traditional language arts worksheets? These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.3.4 in a fun, engaging activity!Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!Includes:Table of Contents5 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L.3.4a-d.5 color by code sheets correlating to the answers from the worksheetAnswer Keys"I Can" Statement included on every page NO PREP FOR YOU---JUST PRINT &
2nd - 4th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.3.4a
, L.3.4b
, L.3.4c
+2
Also included in: 3rd Grade Language CCSS Color by Code Bundle
Valentines Day Activity Context Clues Color by Number
Looking for a fun way for students to learn about the history of Valentines Day? This themed color by code printable is the PERFECT way for your students to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words! How does it work:The skills worksheet teaches students about the history of the holiday. Students will use context clues to determine the meaning of underlined words.Students will color the holiday-themed coloring page based on the answers chosen on the skills sheet. Gra
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.3.4
, L.3.4a
, L.4.4
+4
Also included in: Context Clues Color by Number Holiday Activities
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About the store
Experience
Looking for high-quality, ready-to-use reading and writing resources for grades 3–6? You've come to the right place! The Literacy Library offers a wide range of engaging, standards-aligned materials designed to support literacy development and boost student success. From reading comprehension passages and vocabulary builders to creative writing prompts and grammar practice, every resource is crafted to save teachers time while making learning fun and effective.
I currently work as a reading specialist at an elementary school in Chicago, and use so many of these resources with my own students. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to jenna@theliteracylibrary.com.
Thanks so much for stopping by The Literacy Library :)
My own education history
B.S. Elmhurst College 2009
M.A. Saint Xaiver University 2017
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