Reading Rox
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Clearwater, Florida, United States
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Together our experience covers over thirty years in Middle School. General education, special education/dropout prevention and reading. Currently co-teaching remedial reading in grades 6-8, also serving as Team Leaders, committee chairs, and grant writers.
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Text Structures Task Cards: Pizza
This activity reviews the five common text structures that authors use, giving students a chance to demonstrate their knowledge by matching task cards into a large chart. The theme of this activity is PIZZA! (Something kids know a lot about!) This higher ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups or with partners. From a full-colored finished chart wall display, to a minimized copied set for individual notebooks, the possibilities are endless. Looking f
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
These common core-aligned activities review the five typical text structures that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. Building each chart is a higher-ordered thinking activity that can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. Great for SLD, ESL, ELL, ESOL, remedial students…. " My students loved working together to read and sort these." -Jill N. Plus, since games
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Text Structures Task Cards: Football
This common core-aligned activity reviews the five typical text structures that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. This higher-ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. It is test prep material that works for different levels and lessons! Great for ESE, SLD, ESL, ELL, ESOL, remedial students…. Plus, since games and challenges add to the excitemen
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
Text Features: Show What You Know: "Dirt Bike Riding..."
After reading this brief article, "Does Dirt Bike Riding Help You Exercise?" students will practice what they've learned about TEXT FEATURES by answering 20 higher ordered thinking (HOT) questions, many of which are open-ended. This common core-aligned article is a perfect test prep review and can be easily differentiated for ESE, ELL, ESOL, SLD, remedial students and more. "My reluctant readers (especially the boys) found this article very engaging. Thanks!" -buyer Answer key included. No p
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.7
, RI.7.7
, RI.8.7
+1
Also included in: Text Features Activity Bundle
TEXT STRUCTURES-definitions and signal words matching activity
Need a quick way to check if your kids understand text structures? This two page activity includes matching text structures to their descriptions and also to their signal words. Answer key included. Reinforces the differences in the five common text structures, use as pre/post assessment, in notebooks and more. "I used the lists as part of a KWL activity before we began studying text structures." -buyerReady to dig deeper with more activities using text structures?
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Writing Activity Food Bundle
Text Structure and Text Features Task Cards: Baseball
Combining two of our popular products:TEXT STRUCTURES task cards-build a chart about BASEBALL!andTEXT FEATURES: Build-a-Chart with task cards BASEBALL EDITION!This common core-aligned activity reviews the 5 typical text structures and 12 text features that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. This higher-ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. It
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.4.7
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+1
Text Structures Task Cards: Zombies
This common core-aligned activity reviews the five typical text structures that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. This higher-ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. Great for SLD, ESL, ELL, ESOL, remedial students…. Plus, since games and challenges add to the excitement of any lesson, there’s a Zombie Game that's included. Here’s what you
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
Text Structures Task Cards: Basketball
This common core-aligned activity reviews the five typical text structures that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. This higher-ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. Great for ESE, SLD, ESL, ELL, ESOL, remedial students…. Plus, since games and challenges add to the excitement of any lesson, there’s a Basketball Game that's included. Here’s wh
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
Text Features Activity Bundle
Need some engaging activities for your students to review text features? Look no further! This product allows students to practice what they know about text features and why authors use them. This bundled product is a great value: interesting articles that will hook your readers, coupled with thought-provoking questions! In this bundle, you get the following articles:Dogs Helping DogsFive Second RuleSleep TightZoo TetrisRobotic ChickIs This A Lost Ancient City?Chimp Cook-OffDirt Bike RidingS
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Text Structure and Text Features Task Cards: Football
Combining two of our popular products:TEXT STRUCTURES task cards build a chart about FOOTBALLandTEXT FEATURES: Build-a-Chart with task cards FOOTBALL EDITION!This common core-aligned activity reviews the 5 typical text structures and 12 text features that authors use. Students demonstrate their knowledge by placing task cards correctly into a large classroom chart. This higher-ordered thinking activity can be used whole group, independently, in small groups, reading centers or with partners. It
4th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.4.7
, RI.6.2
, RI.6.3
+1
Show What You Know About TEXT FEATURES: "Dogs Helping Dogs"
Need an engaging lesson on text features? Students will practice what they've learned about Text Features by reading the article "Dogs Helping Dogs" then answering 15 higher ordered thinking (HOT) questions. This common core-aligned article is a perfect test prep review and can be easily differentiated for ESE, ELL, ESOL, SLD, remedial students and more. Perfect for small group discussions or partner work. Answer key included. No prep needed. Easy front to back copying of article and student
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.7
, RI.7.7
, RI.8.7
+1
Also included in: Text Features Activity Bundle
Reading Advertisements with 3 Lessons- Text Feature Review
Most students are used to reading articles and answering questions. Once they have different types of readings to complete, such as advertisements, they sometimes struggle to successfully dissect the information in those readings. This lesson provides students with 2 different advertisements and 3 lessons to go with, which will require them to go back to the reading multiple times just like we require them to do with longer passages. Answer Key included. Click below to check out our other Text
4th - 9th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Text Structures Definitions Matching Activity: Holiday Edition
This brief two-page activity requires matching five text structures to their definitions and also to their signal words. Answer key included. Text structures covered are: description, compare and contrast, sequence and order, problem and solution, cause and effect. Used together, both activities reinforce the differences in the five common text structures. Use this as an intro for guided note-taking, a pre-test or post-test, review/reteach in a reading center, the possibilities go on. Love this
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Writing Activity: Winter/Holidays Bundle
Text Features Matching Activity
Brief one-page activity matching text features to their descriptions.
Reinforces why an author would use a particular feature.
Quickly assess if students understand the concepts.
We have many more Text Feature Products to offer. You may also be interested in the following...
★ Show What You Know About TEXT FEATURES "Lego Printer" ★ Show What You Know About TEXT FEATURES "Robotic Chick..." ★ Show What You Know About TEXT FEATURES "Dirt Bike Riding..." ★ Show What You Know About TEXT FE
5th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading
Text Features: Finish It With Features Bundle
Calling all reporters! These articles are not finished yet! After reading a few brief stories about high-interest topics, students will practice what they have learned about text features by adding some that are missing. Be sure to click on the link from "dirt bikes on water" to watch the amazing video!! It's sure to hook the most reluctant reader. These common core-aligned, high interest articles are perfect as a review and can be easily differentiated for ESE, ELL, ESOL, SLD, remedial student
4th - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.7
, RI.6.7
, RI.7.7
+1
Text Features Activity: Can Dirt Bikes Ride On Water?
Calling all reporters! This article is not finished yet! After reading a brief story about dirt bikes, students will practice what they have learned about text features by adding some that are missing. Be sure your students click on the link that's included and watch the amazing video!! It's sure to hook the most reluctant reader. This common core-aligned, high interest article is a perfect review and can be easily differentiated for ESE, ELL, ESOL, SLD, remedial students and more. Don't ju
4th - 8th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.7
, RI.6.7
, RI.7.7
+1
Also included in: Text Features: Finish It With Features Bundle
Text Structures Matching Activity: Sports Edition
Brief two-page activity matching text structures to their definitions and also to their signal words. Answer key included. Reinforces the differences in the five common text structures. Quickly assess if students understand the concepts. Love this matching activity? Take a look at our Text Features Matching Activity in our **Freebies** section! Looking for other text structure activities? We have more about FOOD: TEXT STRUCTURES review and write about PIZZATEXT STRUCTURES review and write abo
5th - 8th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
, RI.8.5
Also included in: Text Structures Writing Activity: Sports Bundle
Text Structures Task Cards: Tacos
This activity reviews the five common text structures that authors use giving students a chance to demonstrate their knowledge by matching task cards into a large chart. The theme of this activity is TACOS! Also included is a bonus game board where students challenge each other assembling the taco text structures chart while earning Chips and Salsa game pieces. **Here’s a little spinner hack, if the funky arrow doesn’t spin too smoothly on a brad…toss the arrow and simply use a pencil point and
5th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.5
, RI.6.5
, RI.7.5
Also included in: Text Structures Task Cards & Games BUNDLE
Nonfiction Article and Reading Comprehension Activities: Carnivorous Plants
Looking for new reading activities that will keep your students engaged and increase their reading comprehension? How about an original, nonfiction article accompanied by lots of different reading tasks? Read on, because this product is just what you need! This non-fiction article about carnivorous plants is designed with plenty of close reading activities. It is versatile for so many different situations: independent student work, homework, sub days, small group/partners, a task-a-day and mo
4th - 8th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
+4
Text Features Activity: Sinkhole Threatens Home
Calling all Reporters! Someone has stolen this article, leaving only the text features behind! After studying the various text features about sinkholes, students will practice what they have learned by creating a suitable article which include the features. This common core-aligned, high interest activity is a perfect test review and can be easily differentiated for ESE, ELL, ESOL, SLD, remedial students and more. Answer key included. No prep needed. Scaffolded with examples of features; easy
4th - 7th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.7
, RI.5.7
, RI.6.7
+1
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About the store
Experience
Together our experience covers over thirty years in Middle School. General education, special education/dropout prevention and reading. Currently co-teaching remedial reading in grades 6-8, also serving as Team Leaders, committee chairs, and grant writers.
Teaching style
Our style is rather unconventional. We use a balanced literacy model of centers and rotations, motivate our students with fieldtrips, reading on beanbag chairs, and once a year they get to throw water balloons at us! It is challenging to keep kids interested in reading, given all the distractions and options and gadgets and testing in their lives! Getting kids to try a book and realize it was "pretty good stuff" is a fabulous outcome of this job! Having them come back for more? Priceless!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Celebrate Literacy Award "BOOK-A-PALOOZA"
Hillsborough County Council of IRA 2014-15;
Teacher of the Year 2014-15 (Karen)
Teacher of the Year 2021-22 (Sara)
Teacher of the Year 2022-2023 (Sara)
Technology in Reading Grants awarded from DonorsChoose and Hillsborough Educational Foundation
My own education history
Sara: Southern Illinois University BS Elementary Ed 2004
Karen: University South Florida BS Special Ed 1989; MA Anthropology 2001
Additional biographical information
Our goal for Reading Rox is to develop high quality materials for teachers needing something a little "different". Our students need a little extra motivation, worksheets and lessons with visual appeal. We are always on the lookout for fresh material that will hook our students’ attention. So much of what we find out there is so gosh darned cute, but not to our students! Ladybugs and polka dots don't cut it! Soooo….we’re creating a line of reading materials and teaching supplies that are edgy and modern and might just be what your students need to keep going.
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