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Veterans Day Reading Comprehension (FREEBIE!)

Informational Text Set (Sharks) | FREEBIE Print and Digital

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Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

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What are the reading and writing text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational-based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Sharks
Students read articles about Sharks. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set (Sharks) | FREEBIE Print and Digital

Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bingo

$4.00

This is an informational newspaper style text fun to use around Thanksgiving. Included in this product are Bingo sheets which have questions from the entire newspaper. This activity can be used over a few days. Students read facts and information about the history of Thanksgiving from the newspaper and then write their answers in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo…possibly on the day before Thanksgiving break. The questions range from vocabulary, finding the main idea, using text features, as well as finding key details.

🚨 This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

How to Play:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally.

We hope you enjoy this festive activity as much as we did!!!
Please know that the information from the text has been gathered from various online reliable sources. Please see the resource list. There are some wonderful websites which might be a way to integrate more than one source and possibly have students write an informational essay OR just nice to wander through other information.

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Or grab the bundle here: Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bingo

Monthly Text Sets (Bundle) Print + Google Slides/Forms

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What are monthly text sets?

The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

These pair perfectly with the following Writing Units:

Opinion Writing Unit
Informational Writing Unit
or save with the Writing Unit Bundle

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Teacher Example Essay in Google Doc
Differentiated for Grades 3-5
Standard Alignment in Google Sheets

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

Try the free text set here:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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4. Holidays/Christmas Around the World

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Monthly Text Sets (Bundle) Print + Google Slides/Forms

Summarizing Newspaper Genre Worksheets Main Idea and Supporting Details Writing

$3.00

✏️ Get students writing about the newspaper genre with Current Events Summarizing Worksheets! Wh Reading comprehension questions help students gather the main idea and supporting details to start their summaries. Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.

About this Product:

Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 6: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of the text.

This product includes:

What’s the Scoop? Directions, Rubric, and Checklist?
This page gives the student directions for their assignment and then offers a checklist/rubric. In this way, students know exactly what is expected of them and how they will get their grade. This is also helpful for the teacher when grading the assignment.

What’s the Scoop?
This part of the assignment requires students to find a newspaper article and then answer Who, What, When, Were, and Why questions based on the article.

The Author’s Craft
This portion of the assignment requires students to think about the author’s perspective, angle, and word choice in the text/about the topic. Students will identify the author’s tone (positive, negative, neutral) and then give examples of the author’s word choice. Students will also identify two new words, give the sentence from the article that used the word, meaning of the word, and create a new sentence using the word.

Sum it Up!
Students will use the article as well as the answers to the previous questions to write a summary of their article.

Summarizing Newspaper Genre Worksheets Main Idea and Supporting Details Writing

Text Structure Anchor Charts

$3.00

What this Product Includes:

Anchor Chart Classroom Posters with the 5 Text Structures
*Black and White NO Graphic Organizer (pages 3-7)
*Black and White with Graphic Organizer (pages 8-12)
*Black and Pink NO Graphic Organizer (pages 13-17)
*Black and Pink with Graphic Organizer (pages 18-22)

*Notebook Anchor Chart with all 5 Text Structures (Half Page)
*Large Anchor Chart with all 5 Text Structures (Full Page)

The Posters include 4 different versions of the 5 Text Structures, Characteristics, and Signal Words, and Graphic Organizers. There is a poster for each of the following Text Structures:

*Description
*Sequence
*Compare and Contrast
*Cause and Effect
*Problem and Solution

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

If you have any questions about this product or a request for another color scheme in the posters, please email me.

Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

$84.50 $42.25 Save 50%

Each informational newspaper-style text gives the history and other information of holidays. Please review the individual previews of each product to see what is included.

Bingo
Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the article. Students read the informational text. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo on that holiday or at the end of the week. The questions range from vocabulary, finding the main idea, using text features, as well as finding key details.

How to Play:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats to keep track of the questions called.

This bundle includes the following Reading Comprehension Bingos:

1. History of Halloween

2. Veterans Day (free download)

3. Thanksgiving

5. Presidents Day

6. MLK Day

7. Black History Month

8. Valentine's Day

9. St. Patrick's Day

10. Women's History Month

11. Earth Day

12. Memorial Day

13. Fourth of July (coming soon)

14. Cinco de Mayo

15. Hispanic Heritage Month

16. Groundhog Day

17. Leap Year

18. Juneteenth

19. Father's Day

20. Fourth of July

21. Summer Olympic Games 2024

22. Back to School

23. Labor Day

24. Elections

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

History of Earth Day Reading | Google Slides

$4.00

Bring environmental literacy and the history of Earth Day into your classroom!

This engaging and informational newspaper-style text is great to use around Earth Day and can be used over the course of a few days. Bingo sheets are included and have questions from the entire newspaper. Students read the informational text and then answer questions from the “newspaper” in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 22 different versions, meaning the questions are arranged in a different order. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo. The questions range from vocabulary, finding key details, and digging for text evidence.

Content of the Newspaper

The content of the "newspaper" has information about the History of Earth Day.

The following topics are included.

>> 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill

>> What Caused the Oil Spill

>> Earth Day's Birthday (The first Earth Day )

>> Environmental Policy Changes caused by Earth Day (Clean Air Act & Amendments,The Clean Water Act, The Endangered Species Act)

>> Earth Day Goes Global (How it spread around the world.)

>> 10 Ways to Take Action

How to Play:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters, erasers, Starbursts (our personal favorite), or any type of treats to keep track of the questions called.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Let’s connect!

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History of Earth Day Reading | Google Slides

Informational Text Set {The Benefits of Bees} | Google Slides

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

The Benefits of Bees
Students read articles about the benefits of bees. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set {The Benefits of Bees} | Google Slides

Leap Year Reading Comprehension Bingo

$3.50

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect for teaching your

students about Leap Year. It may be used over a few days.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Leap Year. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Valentine's Day Informational Text

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.

About this Product
This is an informational newspaper style text fun to use around Valentine’s Day. Included in this product are Bingo sheets which have questions from the entire "newspaper." This activity can be used over a few days. Students read facts and information about the history of Valentine’s Day from the newspaper and then record their answers in the bingo grid. The bingo grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo…possibly on or around Valentine’s Day. The questions range from vocabulary, finding the main idea, using text features, as well as finding key details.

How to Play

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set {Hurricanes} | Google Slides

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Hurricanes
Students read articles about Hurricanes. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set {Hurricanes} | Google Slides

Informational Text Set {Sea Turtles} | Google Slides

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Sea Turtles
Students read articles about the Sea Turtles. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set {Sea Turtles} | Google Slides

2024 Presidential Election Reading Comprehension Bingo 3rd 4th 5th Grade Passages Questions Graphic Organizers Writing Prompts

$3.50

Make learning about the 2024 Presidential Election fun with Reading Comprehension Bingo! Perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th graders, this no-prep resource combines passages, questions, graphic organizers, and writing prompts to build literacy skills while exploring the election process.

✋ This is part of the Holiday Reading Comprehension Bundle

What's included:

26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions (+ free space)
6 pages of writing prompts and themed paper
6 pages of comprehension questions
5 pages of vocabulary and sort
4 total pages of informational newspaper-style text differentiated passages and questions (3rd grade and 4th/5th grade)
2 pages of graphic organizers for activating prior knowledge
7 pages of answer keys
1 page of election choice board activities
Google Slides + Forms included

✨ Engage your students in learning about elections with this comprehensive resource that integrates reading comprehension, vocabulary practice, and interactive activities. This pack of activities includes differentiated learning passages and questions to meet students at various levels of understanding. Perfect for grades 3-5, this pack makes complex election concepts accessible, engaging, and fun.

✏️ Differentiated Passages and Questions: Two versions of the article (3rd grade and 4th/5th grade) allow teachers to meet students' individual needs. The articles come with three distinct question sets to support varying levels of comprehension. All 3 sets of questions can be used for either article.
✏️ Election Bingo Game: Make learning exciting with 26 Bingo grid versions that reinforce key election concepts through questions and answers, ensuring each student has a unique experience. These are an additional option for questions.
✏️ Vocabulary Practice and Sort: Students engage with election-related terms through word-definition matching activities and vocabulary practice to reinforce key concepts.
✏️ Writing Prompts and Themed Paper: Inspire students to express their thoughts with election-themed writing prompts. Two different options include general and presidential election topics. Themed writing paper is included, so you can display student writing.
✏️ Graphic Organizer for Activating Prior Knowledge: Help students make meaningful connections with a brainstorming web that encourages them to activate prior knowledge about elections before reading the text.
✏️ Election Choice Board Activities: Keep students engaged with a choice board of creative, hands-on activities, including campaign posters, mock elections, and research tasks.
✏️ Google Slides & Forms: Digital options are included for Google Slides & Forms. Directions and links are inside the pdf.

BINGO
The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about the Elections, then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

❤️ Why You'll LOVE it:

Differentiated Learning Made Easy: Two versions of passages and four different question sets to support your students.
Interactive and Fun: The Election Bingo game adds excitement while reinforcing key concepts.
Comprehensive Literacy Integration: Includes reading, writing prompts, and vocabulary activities to build essential skills.
Cross-Curricular Connections: Blends social studies with literacy, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

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2024 Presidential Election Reading Comprehension Bingo 3rd 4th 5th Grade Passages Questions Graphic Organizers Writing Prompts

Text Structure (Mini Reading Unit) 3rd Grade

$9.00

This mini unit includes resources to introduce or review text structure to your 3rd graders. This unit includes a PowerPoint/Google Slides, graphic organizers, reading comprehension passages, questions, exit slips, and activities. It also includes recommended books that will support you in teaching students how to find the text structure. Let's get into the specifics.

What is included?

Topics Covered: Text Structure (5 Types: Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution, Sequence/Chronological Order, Description)

1. Google Slides/PowerPoint: This is an interactive teaching presentation to use to teach the skills. The Google Slides and PowerPoints help you teach or review the skill. There are three versions included in both PowerPoint & Google Slides. The slide presentation is organized so that you can:

Model the Skill
Let's Try It! (Active Engagement)
Independent Practice (Exit Slip)

Version 1: (Teaching Slides) These slides include transitions so that you can discuss the answers before they appear. The answers are also in the notes section of the slideshow.

Version 2: (Student Slides) These slides can be used if you are teaching virtually or if you want to use this as a review and have students complete on their own.

Version 3: (Answer Key) This slide has all the answers.

2. Exit Slips: Each exit slip can be printed out 2 per page. The Exit Slips are also available in Google Forms. The exit slips are multiple choice or short response.

3. Reading Comprehension Passages: There's a total of 5 Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions. The questions are all based on text structure.

4. Graphic Organizers: These graphic organizers for text structure can be used with any text.

5. Reading Posters: Text Structure Reading Posters

6. Text Structure Practice: Printable practice pages for students to practice determining the text structure in a short amount of text.

7. Text Structure Match: This matching activity is perfect for a reading center or can even be used as a notebook activity. Prep: Print on colored paper (optional) and laminate (optional). Cut each puzzle piece into two parts. Store in a Ziploc bag and use as a reading center or as a group activity. There are a total of 12 pieces with different text structures.

8. Recommended Book List: short nonfiction books great for teaching each type of text structure.

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Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text
Black History Month Reading Bingo

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Text Structure (Mini Reading Unit) 3rd Grade

Presidents' Day Reading Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your students about Presidents Day. and may be used over a few days. The text includes a history of Presidents Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.

Bingo
The questions are in a bingo style format. Students read the informational text about Presidents Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

How to Play:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats to keep track of the questions called.

Also Included!
Reading Comprehension Questions: The questions are also in a traditional multiple choice and short answer format. Not all answers are included from the bingo grid and the questions may be slightly different. You would not need to use BOTH formats – pick one or the other.

This product is included in the Reading Comprehension Bingo Holiday Bundle:

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your

students about history of St. Patrick’s Day. It may be used over a few days.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo style format. Students read the informational text about St. Patrick’s Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats (like Lucky Charms) to keep track of the questions called.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Bingo

Labor Day Fun Activities Reading Comprehension Passages Questions and Writing Worksheets

$3.50

Start the new school year with this Back to School Reading Comprehension Bingo activity for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This activity is a fun way to improve reading comprehension skills and learning about Back to School history and fun facts while having a blast.

What's included:

26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions to go with the text (+ 1 free space)
2 pages of informational newspaper-style text
1 answer key

This resource is…

an informational newspaper-style text with questions are in a bingo format
fun and engaging
printable AND digital

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Back to School, then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

⭐️ See preview to get a closer look into the resource ⭐️

Why You'll LOVE it:
Absolutely No Prep
Short and Sweet
Fun and Engaging
Time-Saving

Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

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Labor Day Fun Activities Reading Comprehension Passages Questions and Writing Worksheets

Informational Text Set {Antarctica}

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Antartica
Students read articles about Antarctica. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages Activity Game

$3.50

Start the new school year with this Back to School Reading Comprehension Bingo activity for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This activity is a fun way to improve reading comprehension skills and learning about Back to School history and fun facts while having a blast.

What's included:

26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions to go with the text (+ 1 free space)
2 pages of informational newspaper-style text
1 answer key

This resource is…

an informational newspaper-style text with questions are in a bingo format
fun and engaging
printable AND digital

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Back to School, then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

⭐️ See preview to get a closer look into the resource ⭐️

Why You'll LOVE it:
Absolutely No Prep
Short and Sweet
Fun and Engaging
Time-Saving

Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

Let’s Connect!

Back to School Reading Comprehension Passages Activity Game

Fourth of July Reading Comprehension Bingo Fun Summer Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade

$3.50

The perfect way to get 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students excited about Reading Comprehension for the Fourth of July! Celebrate Independence Day and practice reading comprehension while having a blast with this fun and engaging Summer Bingo Activity.

Reading Comprehension Activity about 4th of July Independence Day

What's included:

26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions to go with the text (+ 1 free space)
2 pages of informational newspaper-style text
1 answer key

This resource is…

an informational newspaper-style text with questions are in a bingo format
fun and engaging
printable AND digital

BINGO
The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about the 4th of July, then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

⭐️ See preview to get a closer look into the resource ⭐️

Why You'll LOVE it:
Absolutely No Prep
Short and Sweet
Fun and Engaging
Time-Saving

Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

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Fourth of July Reading Comprehension Bingo Fun Summer Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Groundhog Day Reading Passage Comprehension Question ELA Bingo 3rd 4th 5th Grade

$4.00

Get your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders reading about Groundhogs Day with these ELA Bingo reading comprehension passages! Reading questions come in the style of a bingo game so 3rd, 4th and 5th graders can have FUN while learning. Read the informative text, then play reading comprehension bingo.

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect for teaching your

students about Groundhog Day. It may be used over a few days.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Groundhog Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Groundhog Day Reading Passage Comprehension Question ELA Bingo 3rd 4th 5th Grade

Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect for teaching your

students about the Hispanic Heritage Month. It may be used over a few days.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Hispanic Heritage Month. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Bingo

Memorial Day Reading Comprehension Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect for teaching your

students about the history of Memorial Day. It may be used over a few days.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Memorial Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Let’s connect!

Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Memorial Day Reading Comprehension Bingo

Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect for teaching your

students about the history of Cinco de Mayo. It may be used over a few days.

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about Cinco de Mayo. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Bingo

Informational Text Set {Equality in Education}

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Equality in Education

Students read articles about Equality in Education. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.

Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet

These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

Let’s connect!

Email: help@theliteracyloft.com

Informational Text Set {Equality in Education}

3rd Grade Social Studies Bingo Government & Civics Fun Reading Passage Questions

$3.50

Social Studies meets reading comprehension with this 3rd grade government & civics Bingo! This resource includes fun reading passages, comprehension questions, choice boards, vocabulary match, a graphic organizer, and writing prompts to build an understanding of government concepts and real-world civic responsibility.

What's included:

A 4-page informational newspaper-style reading text
26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions (+ free space)
6 additional learning pages including a writing prompt
Digital version of Google Slides + Google Forms included

✨ Engage your students in learning about government and civics with this comprehensive resource that integrates reading comprehension, vocabulary practice, and interactive activities. This pack of activities includes both fiction and nonfiction learning passages and questions to help with understanding of complex government concepts. Perfect for grade 3 social studies and reading standards, this pack makes learning about government accessible, engaging, and fun.

✏️ Passages and Questions: This resource includes a carefully written article designed to engage students while supporting comprehension. It also includes thoughtfully crafted questions to assess understanding, critical thinking, and key reading skills.

✏️ Government Bingo Game: Make learning exciting with 26 versions of a Bingo grid that reinforce key economic concepts through questions and answers, giving each student a unique experience.

✏️ Vocabulary Practice and Sort: Students engage with economics-related terms through word-definition matching activities and vocabulary practice to reinforce key concepts.

✏️ Writing Prompts and Themed Paper: Inspire students to express their ideas with government-themed writing prompts that cover narrative, opinion and informational writing. Themed writing paper is included so you can display student writing.

✏️ Graphic Organizer for Activating Prior Knowledge: Help students make meaningful connections with a brainstorming web that encourages them to activate prior knowledge about economics before reading.

✏️ Government Choice Board Activities: Keep students engaged with creative, hands-on activities like making a budget, creating a store, and conducting market research.

BINGO
To use the bingo-style questions, students read the informational text about government, and then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

How to Play the Bingo Game:
The first page includes an answer key. Cut out the question squares, place them in a bag or container, and call out the questions. Students will answer the questions and mark their Bingo grids. The objective is to get 5 in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally). Students can use counters, tokens, or treats to track their progress!

⭐️ See the preview to get a closer look into the resource ⭐️

❤️ Why You'll LOVE it:

Interactive and Fun: This government & civics Bingo adds excitement while reinforcing key concepts
Comprehensive Literacy Integration: Includes reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary activities to build essential literacy skills
Cross-Curricular Connections: Blends social studies with literacy, making complex topics accessible and engaging

Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.

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3rd Grade Social Studies Bingo Government & Civics Fun Reading Passage Questions

Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Guide Bundle for Independent, Partner & Book Clubs

$4.80

Guide your students' reading with this fiction & nonfiction reading guide bundle for independent, partner, and book clubs. This resource includes, vocabulary, main idea, text features, character analysis, point of view, reflection, and many more!

This resource is a tool for your students to use when reading independently, in reading partnerships, or in a book club. The guide comes in three versions, which are all the same except to state Independent, Book Club, Reading Partnership.

These 13 pages can be copied front and back, then stapled together to give students a purposeful task when reading a text. The document guides students through their novels and informational text, and questions about the topic, main idea, details, character analysis, etc.

The guide can be used with any texts (fiction and nonfiction texts) and you can choose to use only the first 3 pages of the fiction version or the nonfiction version if you want a shorter assignment, depending on your students. I created this resource to give structure to some of my struggling students as well as students who are ESE or ESOL. However, the packet works with any and all students! The guide helps students pay attention to the important stuff in texts such as:

main idea
text structures
text features
supporting details
finding evidence
author’s purpose
drawing an Illustration
characters
point of view
theme
new words
secondary characters
finding evidence
asking questions
retelling events

In addition, students are required to set goals for finishing their book. This will help students and YOU monitor how long it takes them to finish books.

This packet can also be a great resource for assessing your students’ understanding of independent reading books. You might use this for grading purposes and/or to help facilitate reading conferences or Book Club and Partnership Conversations. In my classroom, this was a great way for students to read in Partnerships. Students would read the same book independently, answering the questions. Then, they would meet together to discuss their responses.

You might also enjoy my Book Club Unit and Resources which is packed full of resources to help you implement Book Clubs and Reading Partnerships in your classroom!

🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.

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