Main Idea Reading Mini Unit Free Sample

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your students about Veterans Day and may be used over a few days. The questions are offered in two versions: a bingo game and traditional multiple-choice/short response format

Bingo
Bingo sheets are included, which have questions from the article. Students read the informational text about Veterans 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 possibly on Veterans Day 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.

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.

Thank You Letter: Paper for students to write a Thank You Letter to a veteran is also included.

You might also enjoy these other Reading Comprehension Bingos:

Or click here to grab the Reading Comprehension Bingo Bundle ($17 with code BINGO17 through November 30)

• Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Bingo
• Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
• MLK Day Reading Bingo
• Valentine's Day Informational Text
• History of Earth Day Reading
• Memorial Day Reading Comprehension Bingo
• History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}

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This free download is a sample of the full Making Inferences Reading Mini Unit. Check the preview to see exactly what's included in the sample.

Skills covered in the full unit: Making inferences with illustrations, photographs, setting, real-life situations, character traits, character feelings, and plot.

What's in the full unit

• Teaching slides (Google Slides + PowerPoint) in 3 versions: teaching slides with transitions and answers in the notes, student slides for independent or virtual practice, and an answer key. Each lesson follows Model the Skill → Let's Try It! → Independent Practice.
• Exit slips (2 per page, also in Google Forms)
• 5 reading comprehension passages with questions
• Graphic organizers and reading posters
• Reading activities like sorts and matches
• Recommended book list of picture books and chapter books

Every unit comes as a printable PDF and digital (Google Slides + Google Forms), for 3rd grade or 4th & 5th grade.

Questions? Email me at help@theliteracyloft.com

Happy teaching!
-Jessica

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This free download is a sample of the full Story Elements Reading Mini Unit. Check the preview to see exactly what's included in the sample.

Skills covered in the full unit: The 5 story elements (characters, setting, plot, conflict, theme), character traits, feelings, motivations, and change, summarizing, and problem/solution.

What's in the full unit

• Teaching slides (Google Slides + PowerPoint) in 3 versions: teaching slides with transitions and answers in the notes, student slides for independent or virtual practice, and an answer key. Each lesson follows Model the Skill → Let's Try It! → Independent Practice.
• Exit slips (2 per page, also in Google Forms)
• 5 reading comprehension passages with questions
• Graphic organizers and reading posters
• Reading activities like sorts and matches
• Recommended book list of picture books and chapter books

Every unit comes as a printable PDF and digital (Google Slides + Google Forms), for 3rd grade or 4th & 5th grade.

Questions? Email me at help@theliteracyloft.com

Happy teaching!
-Jessica