CCSS Standard R.1 Worksheets (Literature & Informational Texts for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the CCSS standards for English Language Arts. Reading: Literature or Informational Texts, Standard 1 (R1) is “Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make logical inferences. Cite text evidence to support conclusions drawn from the text.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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Story Elements Anchor Chart - Elementary

Story Elements Anchor Chart

Below you’ll find printable story elements anchor chart resources. As both readers and writers, it’s important to understand story elements. This can help readers comprehend the depth of work that goes into crafting a story and provide multiple avenues for analysis. With characters, setting, symbols, and themes, there’s much to…

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Fun Facts About Saturn

It’s out of this world! Saturn is one cool planet– lots of rings! Lots of moons! Each Fun Facts About Saturn Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options to help learners envision astronaut adventures and alien…

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Fun Facts About Gold

We’ll take some of that! This learning is pure gold! Each Fun Facts About Gold Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are several different options that connect learners to stories about found treasure, homes made of gold, and items…

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Fun Facts About Penguins

Waddle this way! Penguins are adorable and oh-so-interesting! These small, but mighty cold-weather wonders give us a lot to think about. Each Fun Facts About Penguins Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are two different creative tasks to engage…

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What Animal Has the Best Hearing?

Did you hear that? We did, too! Did you know that barn owls and African elephants have the best hearing? When we heard that, we thought it was pretty cool. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet focusing on which animal has the best hearing contains one article, multiple choice questions and…

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Fun Facts About Butterflies

We love a good butterfly– don’t you? These friendly, flying insects color our world and possess many amazing features that make them worthy of study. Each Fun Facts About Butterflies Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there is an option…

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What Animal Has the Biggest Eyes?

We saw that coming from a mile away! Ostriches are incredible animals. In fact, they boast the largest eyes of all land animals. Let’s keep an eye on this cool topic! Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels,…

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Can Cats Be Service Animals?

But where’s the cat? She’s working! Dogs receive a lot of attention as service animals, but cats can be trained as well. Let’s get our claws into this one. Each Fun Fact Activity Packet contains one article, multiple choice questions and extended activities. For the earlier grade levels, there are…

Main Idea Graphic Organizers

Below you’ll find ten different printable main idea graphic organizers that you can use in the class or at home. A graphic organizer is a tool that students can use to better understand and organize their thoughts while reading or writing. It helps students to focus on the most important…