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This is all 8 weeks set of weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. Vocabulary words include drama, poetry, genres, and many more! These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. These word practices will help you prepare your students for the Texas STA

Enjoy these St. Patrick's Day-themed 20 printable task cards that build vocabulary through context clue practice. Students use the dictionary entries on the card along with the sentences to determine the best definition meaning being used. Google Slides link for task cards also included. Engage your students in learning about using context clues in conjunction with the dictionary with these 20 task cards! Each card includes a sentence with an underlined word as well as a “dictionary” entry for

Enjoy these Easter-themed 20 printable task cards that build vocabulary through context clue practice. Students use the dictionary entries on the card along with the sentences to determine the best definition meaning being used. Google Slides link for task cards also included. These are not religious but instead focus on holiday celebrations including the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts. Engage your students in learning about using context clues in conjunction with the dictionary with these 20

*Great for Distance Learning! These task cards can be used to study Earth Day and our environment! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Includes 20 task cards (2 formats: 1 set of 20 is multiple choice, the other set of 20 is open ended answer...both sets include the same mini-paragraphs) Some subjects in sentences cover: Earth Day history Reducing Recycling Reusing materials You can use these

These task cards can be used in the month of March and beyond! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Included is a link for Google Slides copy that is easy to assign. The Printable file includes 2 versions of the same task cards. One copy has multiple choice options and the other version has a blank line for students to think critically to determine their own answer. Some subjects in sentences co

After starting to use flashcards for my MTA dyslexia classes, I found that some of the classes did well with digital, colored flashcards. I used common letters and keywords on the cards to help students associate the sound to a letter grapheme. Once purchased, you can easily change the images or keywords to best fit your class needs. I have also included a handwriting image in the top corner of each flashcard. I also usually create a new file for each class based on their progress through progr

Grab these 2 sets of Task cards to teach and assess vocabulary in 2 ways! Check vocabulary with context clues based on the paragraph in one set and using a dictionary entry in the other. Make sure your students have mastered their testing skills! Also included is the easy-to-use self-checking Text Structure google slide file. Simply assign the slides and tell students to click present. They will go through the slides learning if their choices are correct or incorrect. _______________________

This is set 1 in an 8 weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. This set focuses on drama/play/theater terms. These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. Words this week: AuthorNarrator SynonymsAntonyms Context Clues EvidenceMain IdeaDetailsSummaryAud

These task cards can be used in the month of February and beyond! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Some subjects in sentences cover Valentine's Day cards, President's Day, and Groundhog's Day. You can use these on a white board for class wide lessons and reviews. You can also print them in order to practice and assess. Tape them around your room for an active, moving activity! Included in

Holiday Color-by-Sound for MTA Kit 1 and most Beginner Dyslexia StudentsStudents with reading struggles and dyslexia brains can use their creativity while practicing their reading! Use these coloring practices to enrich your instruction during the holiday season. These can be used for individual work while testing and assessments are taking place. Encourage students to read the words prior to coloring to ensure correct sounds are being understood. Skills reviewed: Page #1: Letters p, t, n,

*Back to School! Use these 20 task cards for your class to quickly dive into Author's Purpose! Perfect for the beginning of the year. Cards include 20 cards formatted 3 different ways for easy differentiation. Use these a variety of ways. Print each student an answer sheet. Post one on board and have students write down their answers.Print the cards and post them around the rooms for students to be active as they walk around and answer each card.Print the cards and partner up the class for coll

Teach students some names of past Caldecott Award winning book with this fun word search. Winners range from 1989-2019 To complete, students simply click the line button on Google Slides and draw a line through the words as they find them. Make it fun by teaching them to change the color of the lines. Teachers can also print this in order to have a hands-on activity.

This is set 7 in an 8 weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. This set focuses on poetry terms. These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. Words this week: poetry free verselyrical poetrynarrative poetryImagerystanzarhyme rhythm meter repetitionThe

*Great for Distance Learning! These task cards can be used to study President's Day and more! They include mini-paragraphs that each have an academic vocabulary word that can be understood based upon the context of the sentences. Includes 20 task cards (2 formats: 1 set of 20 is multiple choice, the other set of 20 is open ended answer...both sets include the same mini-paragraphs) Some subjects in sentences cover: President's Day George Washington Abraham Lincoln John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Joh

Grab this Valentine's Day themed bundle! Perfect for distance learning and virtual work! Great for hybrid learners and teachers! Bundle includes: Vocabulary task cards, Valentine's Day Activity cards with puzzles, Valentine's Day self-checking text structure digital game, Valentine's Day Text Structure printable and google slides cards, Fact and Opinion task cards Make sure and follow my store for new activities!

Use this simple text about Stephen F. Austin, an important historical figure in Texas's history, and questions to teach students history. Purchase includes a Google slide with the text and 5 questions that can be assigned to students or used as a teacher board lesson. Purchase also includes a link to the questions in a Google Form for easy assigning and grading.

This is set 5 in an 8 weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. This set focuses on author's purpose These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. Words this week: author’s purposeEntertaininform ExplainPersuadeExpresstext features caption headings diag

This is set 6 in an 8 weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. This set focuses on genres These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. Words this week: genre fictionfablefolktalemyth diarynon-fiction biography expository text ThemeThese word practices

Use this simple text about James "Jim' Bowie, an important historical figure in Texas's history, and questions to teach students history. Purchase includes a Google slide with the text and 5 questions that can be assigned to students or used as a teacher board lesson. Purchase also includes a link to the questions in a Google Form for easy assigning and grading.

This is set 2 in an 8 weekly printable practice unit for 4th grade Reading STAAR test that focuses on academic vocabulary. These words are essential for student to understand in order to show mastery on their end of the year reading tests. This unit is easy to assign a vocabulary list each week for students to student and practice throughout the week. Words this week: ExampleSimileMetaphor Root wordPrefixSuffix PredictionsFactOpinionSupportThese word practices will help you prepare your stude