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This reading practice sheet focuses on an essential skill students must develop -- using details directly from a text to answer questions. It contains four passages, each with three multiple choice questions which can be answered by looking back through the text (12 questions total). It could be useful for (but is not limited to): -- 2nd and 3rd graders as they prepare for their first state tests -- 4th graders still trying to develop their reading skills -- ESL students getting used to rec

A basic practice worksheet, this handout is usable in class or as a homework assignment. It has a selection of sentences with the capitals left out, and students are asked to rewrite the sentences correcting the capital letters. The applicable grade level may vary depending on the skill level of your students: it is primarily for 2nd or 3rd grade, however upper grades with high ESL populations may find this useful as well.

Note: This is a NEW practice sheet on recalling facts and details. The original, titled "Reading Practice Sheet -- Recalling Facts and Details," is a different product. A similar practice sheet with the same format as the original, this new product contains different stories and questions. To avoid confusion, this resource has "Part II" added to the title.This reading practice sheet focuses on an essential skill students must develop -- using details directly from a text to answer questions.

These pieces are designed to be sample science fiction writing exemplars. They have the 5th grade ReadyGen science fiction unit in mind, however can be used for any science fiction writing unit and can apply to other grades (depending on the level of your students). It includes level 3 and 4 samples: -- The level 3 is on a single page, making it easy to enlarge and post. -- The level 4 is written at a very high level so the students can see an advanced text and understand what is needed to g

This worksheet serves as a tool for practicing multiplication word problems. There are 15 problems spread over 6 pages (the 7th page is the answer key). Students will see the problems increase in difficulty as they progress through the worksheet. In some cases unnecessary information is included to help students determine the relevance of the information presented in the word problem. Following is the progression of the sections: I. 2-digit multiplication II. 3-digit multiplication (some a

With an increased emphasis on math word problems, it is useful for students to develop a familiarity with signal words and how questions are presented. This 5-page worksheet has a selection of subtraction word problems for practice (there are 14 problems spread over 4 pages, plus a 5th page which is the answer key). It uses the following progression, allowing struggling students to practice the lower level problems while more advanced students can continue through the worksheet and attempt mor

This original script can be used as an individual story or as part of a larger collection of stories, depending on your needs. Written as a school play, it can also be used for in-class drama activities. It includes major, medium-sized and minor speaking roles as well as a “chorus” so all of your students can be included fully in the performance. The script is good for grades 2 through 5. For a second grade, however, it depends on the maturity level of your students and is probably better la

With an increased emphasis on math word problems, it is useful for students to develop a familiarity with signal words and how questions are presented. This 6-page worksheet has a selection of addition word problems for practice (there are 17 problems spread over 5 pages, plus a 6th page which is the answer key). It uses the following progression, allowing struggling students to practice the lower level problems while more advanced students can continue through the worksheet and attempt more cha

This is a template your class can use to outline essays such as persuasive, literary, etc. The outline is laid out with the big idea, reasons, and evidence. It includes two versions: -- One is on a single page with smaller type -- The second is spread across two pages in larger type

This product includes three separate practice worksheets. One is for rhyming words, the second for synonyms and the third for antonyms. Each sheet includes two columns for matching word pairs. While this is useful for early childhood grades, it can also be applied to ESL students still acquiring English language skills.

This product provides an opportunity to practice inferencing with your students. It consists of three passages, each with four questions (12 questions total). It requires the students to look back through the text and find clues to answer each question. Depending on their grade level, generally this is meant for readers who have mastered the basics and now need additional opportunities to look more deeply at a text.

This worksheet offers a review of how to add decimals using traditional methods. It then provides practice questions with the following progression: -- Adding decimals to the hundredths place value -- Adding decimals to the thousandths place value -- Decimal addition word problems (three problems plus a space for students to create their own problem) It is primarily created for 5th graders, as there is a focus on learning decimal addition in this grade. Fourth graders able to advance furth

This worksheet is a fun way to help the students practice time on a clock. With references to a king, castles and knights it can be connected with literacy (i.e., fairy tales) as well as history. The worksheet asks students to fill in the clock face (and indicate if it is am or pm) for each time on the journey as the king travels back to his castle. It uses hourly and half-hourly intervals. While the primary goal is to help kids practice and enjoy learning about telling time, this worksheet

This worksheet serves as a tool for practicing division word problems, specifically word problems with remainders (and what to do with the remainder). There are 14 problems spread over 6 pages (the 7th page is the answer key). Four of the word problems include follow-up questions. Students will see the problems increase in difficulty as they progress through the worksheet. Following is the progression of the sections: I. One-digit divisors II. Two-digit divisors III. Multi-step problems (some

This practice sheet is a resource for students to practice understanding idioms. After giving an explanation, an example is provided to help clarify this idea for students. Following this, the students are given various expressions to work through with hints and clues in trying to grasp their meaning.

This worksheet reviews how to add fractions with like denominators (with a sum less than one whole) and offers practice problems for the students to complete. It can be used for students just getting started on adding fractions, as a whole class worksheet (or homework assignment), or to provide additional support for students struggling with fraction addition. The problems include boxes for shading in case visual aids are necessary.

This worksheet can be used as an in-class handout or for a homework assignment. It gives students an opportunity to practice using question marks, exclamation points or periods when ending a sentence. There is also a space for the students to write their own sentences. Depending on the ESL/skill level/etc. of your students this is useful for 2nd or 3rd grades, however upper grades with many ESL students may be able to use this as well.