A writing prompt that helps find the main idea and key details with the use of questioning. CCSS. RL.3.2
Introduction to Indentifying the Theme of fictional or informational text. Students brainstorm information they would like to read or write about. May be used as a group activity. CCSS, RL.2.2, RL.3.2-2, W.3.2,W.2.2
Writing and Reading forms for identifying the theme of fictional or informational text. CCSS: R.6.2.1, W.6.2.1, RL.7.2.1, W.7.2.1 RL.8.2.1, W.8.2.1
Writing and Reading form for identifying the theme of the text. CCSS: Text Types and Purposes: RL.4.2, RL.5.2, W.4.2, W.5.2
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade informational text; Key Ideas and Details. The emphasis is on identifying key details and making connections between them. Common Core: ELA: RI.1.1-3
These documents can be used for any fictional book. May be used in small groups, teaching a lesson and a homework assignment. CC: ELA: RL.1.2, RL.2
Reading form for use to identify the author's purpose in a written article or book. Includes a writing assignment.
Common Core: 4-6 grade Reading and Writing RL.1, W.2.1
Rodney, The Snowboy - Chapter 2 Rodney Helps Santa with reading comprehension questions. Common Core: ELA: RL.3.4/4.4; RL.3.6/4.6; RL.3.7/4.7
This fiction literature study is a four page template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade literature; Craft and Structure. This study should be used with a short story, poem or song. This template can be used in its entirety or as individual pages. Common Core: ELA: RL.2.4-6
This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2
This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2
This fiction book report is a four page template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade literature; Key Ideas and Details. This report provides written and visual demonstrations of comprehension. Common Core ELA: RL.2.1-3
Cute easy reader story about a skunk, with common core questions for kindergarten and first grade. Kindergarten students may need teacher guidance. Common Core: ELA: RL.K.2, RL.1.2
Rodney The Snowboy - Chapter 3 The Reindeer Contest with reading comprehension quesions. Common Core: ELA: RL.3.1/4.1; RL.3.3/4.3
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on key details and questioning. Students are to ask who, what, where, when why and how questions. Students are also asked to link important steps, events or ideas from the text and to compare/contrast them. Common Core: ELA: RI.2.1-3
This fiction book report is a four page template addressing the common core reading standards for kindergarten literature; Key Ideas and Details. This report provides written and visual demonstrations of comprehension. Teachers may wish to allow students to dictate their written responses. Common Core ELA: RL.K.1-3
This fiction book report is a five page template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade literature; Key Ideas and Details. This report provides both written and visual demonstrations of comprehension. Common Core ELA: RL.1.1-3
This modern fable of a turtle who remembered his mother's advice is sure to inspire reflection -and even guide students with their own fables.Common Core: RL.3.2
Who was Aesop? This unit introduces the fabulous fabulist. Includes reading comprehension questions, a word search, and a fun "match the moral" activity.Common Core: RL.3.2
Aesop's Lion and the Mouse fable with an explantion of a fable and information about Aesop; t/f and discussion questions.Common Core: RL.3.2
Students make connections between two books, stories, or texts, looking for similarities and differences. This correlated with the Common Core standard in Reading Literature; Integration of Knowledge and Ideas, RL 7,9.
This character web allows students to analyze the looks, feelings and actions of a character. It is aligned with the common core standards of Reading Literature; Key Ideas and Details; RL 1-3.3
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for kindergarten informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on understanding topic, main ideas and key details. Common Core: ELA: RI.K.1-3
This three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for third grade information text; key ideas and details. The emphasis is on key details, connections and questioning. Common Core: ELA: RI.3.1-3
These documents can be used for any fictional book. May be used in small groups, teaching a lesson and a homework assignment. CC: ELA: RL.6.3, RL.7.2.3, RL.8.3
This packet contains an overview, posters and checklists of the Common Core stanards for 8th grade literature. Each standard is highlighted on a poster which can be used as a part of instruction of the standards. Also included is a student checklist, identifying each standard and providing a place for students to keep track of their work.
Review Walter Dean Myer's story of a World War II soldier, from the "My Name is America" series. Includes story sequencing, multiple choice comprehension questions, grammar review, and more. Common Core:ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
This 21 page unit for The Library Card by Jerry Spinelli includes several comprehension, vocabulary and writing activties. Activities are aligned with the common core standards for reading of literature and/or writing. CC:ELA: RL.3-5.1,2,3 Key Ideas and Details
This fiction reading response is a four page template addressing the common core reading standards for third grade literature; Key Ideas and Details. This response can be used as a book report or as a response to a shorter piece of text, such as a short story, folktale or fable. Common Core: ELA: RL.3.1-3
Students will use a chart and Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two stories. Common Core: ELA: RL.2.9, 3.9
This packet consists of 4 graphic organizers that will help students explore the key ideas and details of a fiction story. This packet is aligned with the Common Core Standards, RL 1, 2, 3 and with the close reading strategy. A teacher overview of the strategy is included.
Students will use comprehension strategies to recall details from a fictional text. Common Core: ELA: RL.1.1-3, 2.1-3, 3.1-3