CCSS Standard R.3 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 3 (R3) is “Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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Simile Worksheets

Welcome to our collection of printable simile worksheets, designed to spark creativity and enhance language skills for students of all ages! Whether you’re a teacher seeking engaging classroom activities or a parent looking for fun, educational resources at home, our worksheets offer a valuable tool for exploring the rich world…

Metaphor Worksheets

Welcome to our library of printable metaphor worksheets for elementary and middle school students! Metaphors are powerful tools that enrich our understanding and communication by drawing imaginative comparisons between seemingly unrelated things. For young students, mastering metaphors can significantly enhance their reading comprehension, creative writing, and overall language skills. Our…

Space Exploration Printable Activity

Space Exploration Worksheets

Get ready to learn about outer space with our library of printable space exploration worksheets and activities! Below, you’ll find a variety of resources focusing on space exploration, including: drawing activities, reading comprehension passages, main idea worksheets, word searches, and more.

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Inference Worksheets

There’s no doubt that inferencing skills are some of the most challenging to teach (and learn) in any classroom. Students need close reading skills, as well as the confidence, to make a strong inference about what they’re reading. If you’re looking for resources on teaching this skill to your students,…

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Repetition Examples and Activities

Let’s learn about repetition with examples and printable activities! What is repetition? Repetition is an important part of poetry. When lines and words are repeated, it can tell us a great deal about a poet’s intended effect or message. In speeches, stories, music lyrics and poems, repeated lines can emphasize…

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Onomatopoeia Examples and Activities

Here, you’ll find ReadingVine’s resources focusing on onomatopoeia examples and activities! What is onomatopoeia? Onomatopoeia is a figurative language technique where a writer uses words that model or name a sound. These words can include “buzz” “clang” “chop” “zip” and “boom.” Looking for a more comprehensive list? Be sure to…

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Internal Rhyme Examples and Activities

An internal rhyme is when two words within the same line rhyme because of the sound each word makes. Internal rhymes will repeat a sound between and within a verse. Internal rhymes can include words placed at the end of a verse. An internal rhyme will create more connection through…

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End Rhyme Examples and Activities

What is an end rhyme? End rhyme is when two words at the end of separate verses rhyme. In particular, the final syllable of each of those two words is what makes those verses rhyme. Some people also refer to end rhymes as “tail rhymes.” It’s important to note that…

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Alliteration Examples and Activities

Welcome to ReadingVine’s library of resources for alliteration examples and activities! What is alliteration? Alliteration is the repetition of an initial sound at the beginning of words that exist within close proximity to one another. These often appear in “tongue twisters” that pose a challenge for our expression and rate…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Activities

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Established in 1991, this celebratory event has brought both honor and recognition to the communities who belong to this group, which includes more than 75 countries in Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. In addition, we can’t forget Hawaii, a tropical…