Category: Reading

Vocabulart Flashcards Lesson

VocabulART Directions Flashcards are to be done on 3×5 index cards. On one side of the card write the word and an illustration of the meaning. On the other side, write the definition. This involves creativity, but it is a...


Reference List of 28 Common Prefixes

A nice reference with the prefix, meaning and two examples. Prefix: bi Meaning: two Example: biped, biannual You may also like… Multiplication Table Reference Sheet Vocabulart Flashcards Lesson English Extra Credit Opportunities Literature Groups Presentation


4 Types of Sentences

There are four types of sentences. Declarative – makes a statement – Example: I like chocolate. Interrogative – asks a question – Example: Do you like chocolate? Imperative – gives a command – Example: Give me the chocolate. Exclamatory –...


Is It Fact or Opinion

In both reading and writing we often need to be able to tell the difference between fact and opinion. In writing we often make factual statements and support them with opinion. When reading it is important to know if a...


Mike the Headless Chicken

This is a fascinating story about a chicken that survived without a head! It provides some reading comprehension practice and takes about 15-20 minutes. Mike the Headless Chicken wasn’t always headless. However, he went on to live longer without a...



Double Bubble Venn Diagram

Compare and contrast ideas with this graphic organizer. The big green bubbles are the main ideas, the blue are the traits they share, and the yellow side bubbles are traits unique to each main idea. You may also like… Double...


Weekly Reading Log

This form helps students keep track of reading each week. There is a space for writing comments or quotes about the pages read. You may also like… Reading Page Log Daily Reading Log Weekly Reading Log in Minutes Reading Response...


Literature Groups Presentation

This lesson works to jigsaw short reading selections. It could be adapted for nearly any subject. I have used this in a literature class with readings from the anthology. Groups of 3 or 4 present while the rest of the...