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"Wally the Werewolf's Harvest Adventure" Reading and Coloring ActivityEngage your students with this fun, interactive reading comprehension and coloring activity based on the story "Wally the Werewolf's Harvest Adventure." This activity includes a captivating narrative that introduces students to a friendly, silly werewolf named Wally, who embarks on a quest to find the perfect pumpkin for making moon pies for the Harvest Festival. Students will answer higher-level thinking multiple-choice ques

"Rudolph's Shiny Nose" is a great passage to review or introduce theme! This bundle includes a fiction passage describing Rudolph's Christmas Eve Adventure leading up to guided Santa's sleigh. The bundle includes 9 comprehension questions based on the passage, and a text dependent constructed response prompt. The text dependent constructed response prompt requires students to answer the prompt in complete sentences. Also, included is a graphic organizer for theme which require students to focus

Dive into the delectable world of candy corn with our engaging and educational resource, "The Sweet History of Candy Corn." This comprehensive teaching package is designed to introduce third-grade students to the fascinating history of everyone's favorite triangular treat, candy corn! What's Included:Themed Reading Passage: Delve into the origins, production, and popularity of candy corn through an age-appropriate and engaging reading passage. Explore the manual craftsmanship of the past and the

Unveil the fascinating origins and evolution of one of the most beloved Halloween traditions with our "Exploring the History of Trick or Treating" Nonfiction Text & Enrichment Pack! This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate young minds as they delve into the rich tapestry of this age-old custom through engaging nonfiction text, thought-provoking comprehension questions, inspiring writing prompts, and helpful graphic organizers. Key Features:Captivating Nonfiction Text: Take your stu

Are you looking for an engaging nonfiction passage to use that includes multiple TDA writing prompts? This product is perfect for you! This product includes a nonfiction passage with text features, key vocabulary, 6 Text Based Questions that use standardized test question stems, 3 Text Dependent Analysis Essay Prompts (structure similar to Standardized Testing Formats), Central Idea (Main Idea) Graphic Organizer, and Text Structure Graphic Organizers. This product includes an answer key, to make

Are you looking for nonfiction close reading passages for Spring? These resources are perfect for you! There are numerous nonfiction passages with text features, graphic organizers and Text Dependent Analysis Prompts. Each passage includes a TDA prompt that asks students to answer a question about the passage and use evidence to support their answers. This bundle includes passages on: -Pet Rabbits (Adopt a Rabbit Activity) -Interesting Animals: Rabbits -Spring Season -3 Passages on Butterfli

Are you looking for the perfect nonfiction passages for comparing and contrasting? This resource is perfect for you! There are 3 nonfiction passages that include text features. All three passages are about butterflies. These passages will be perfect for comparing and contrasting text structure and author's purpose on the same topic! Passage 1- Butterflies (Description Text Structure) Passage 2- Barely Any Butterflies (Problem and Solution Text Structure) Passage 3- Caterpillars to Butterflies

Are you looking for an engaging text to teach theme, literary elements and/or Text Dependent Analysis Essay writing?This product is perfect for you! It can be used in whole class, small group, writing, reading, and as an independent activity. Your students will love the classic tale of The Tortoise and The Hare. This product includes the text with engaging clipart, literary elements graphic organizer (with and without definitions), theme graphic organizer, and a Text Dependent Analysis prompt.

Looking for a close reading passage and activity for Earth Day? This product is perfect for you! This product includes a nonfiction informational passage, TDA prompt, Earth Day Pledge and Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt! This one of a kind passage is filled with text features that will keep students engaged and give them practice comprehending them in an authentic passage! Don't just have your students read about our wonderful planet! Get them outside to enjoy Earth's beauty in person! The scavenge

Are you looking for high-interest Spring reading passages to help your students practice their close reading strategies? This nonfiction close reading comprehension passage comes with a week's worth of activities, aligned with standardized testing questions! There is an introduction and day break down to implement close reading in an engaging way. This product will provide daily practice for state testing and help students with life-long reading skills. This product includes central idea/main i

This is the nonfiction close reading comprehension passages and activities that every elementary teacher is looking for! This pack has an original informational text about Rabbits. Nonfiction close reading passages and activities that will get to the heart of improving reading comprehension by teaching your students to become close reading experts! Non-fiction reading comprehension target skills in this product. This reading comprehension activity has 5 days worth of non-fiction reading passag

Are you looking for an engaging nonfiction passage to use for Standardized Test Prep? This product is perfect for you! This product includes a nonfiction passage with text features, 8 Text Based Questions that use standardized test question stems, Text Dependent Analysis Essay Prompt (structure similar to Standardized Testing Formats), Central Idea Graphic Organizer, and Text Structure Graphic Organizers. There is an introduction at the beginning of the product, plus numerous activities to supp

Do you need a way to keep your students encouraged during state testing? These posters are perfect and simple to match any decor. There are 6 motivational posters that will go perfect in your classroom! Grab your posters today! Want Reading Resources for Fables teaching Theme, Literary Elements and TDA?Check out this product that have 5 passages, graphic organizers and TDA prompts for every passage! Aesop's Fables (Theme, Literary Elements and TDA)The Ant and The GrasshopperThe Fox and The Cro

Looking for a sign for your door to let others know you are testing? This product is perfect at letting those around you know that you are testing! This product is available in color and black and white. Be sure to leave us a rating and follow Langston's Learners for more resources and test prep resources!

Are you looking for an engaging text to teach theme, literary elements and/or Text Dependent Analysis Essay writing?This product is perfect for you! It can be used in whole class, small group, writing, reading, and as an independent activity. You're students will love the tale of The Lion and The Mouse. This product includes the text with engaging clipart, literary elements graphic organizer (with and without definitions), theme graphic organizer, and a Text Dependent Analysis prompt. The Text D

Need to review Academic Vocabulary with your students before state testing? This product is perfect for you! This product includes 13 academic vocabulary words that are commonly used on state standardized tests. These posters are wonderful to print and hang in your classroom all year long. This resource also has a black and white version included! Looking for Reading Resources? Check out my Aesop's Fables on Theme, Literary Elements and TDA Products!Check out this product that have 5 passages

Welcome your students to your classroom with these beautiful and editable slide templates! These slides are perfect for Spring, Summer, and Easter. WHAT'S INCLUDEDThis product includes 125 slides with numerous designs with adorable spring and summer clipart. I use my "Welcome to Class!" slides daily to provide quick reminders and updates to my students as they unpack. They love the fun, happy designs and I love the organization! It's a great way to start our day! 15 slides are blank without h

Want a cute a fun way to welcome your students to your classroom? These spring agenda slides are perfect for you! There are numerous slides, ready for you to add a text box and information. A great way to keep all of your reminders and student to do organized. Perfect to keep posted when your students walk into class! There are 4 different backgrounds to choose from. Decorated with numerous spring inspired clipart! Want to use this resource all year round? I included slides without any clip

Are you looking for a fun and EASY Easter Activity while reviewing ELA Skills? This Activity is perfect for you! This fun and engaging activity will measure your students reading comprehension skills and keep them engaged while doing it! This text is about a boy that has to find baby chick that have escaped inside his house. For each question the students get correct, they will have recieve one baby chick. The chick can be decorated and displayed in the classroom by the student after the activ

Are you looking for an engaging text to teach theme, literary elements and/or Text Dependent Analysis Essay writing?This product is perfect for you! It can be used in whole class, small group, writing, reading, and as an independent activity. You're students will love the tale of The Fox and The Crow. This product includes the text with engaging clipart, literary elements graphic organizer (with and without definitions), theme graphic organizer, and a Text Dependent Analysis prompt. The Text Dep