NGLS Standard for Literature & Informational Texts - Worksheets

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Types of Poetry Examples and Activities

There are many different types of poetry, such as: haiku, limerick, acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, odes, and more. These varieties can be used for different occasions and modes of expression; each is unique. Below, you’ll find links to our printable resources for different types of poetry examples and activities.…

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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,…

Inferencing Skills Anchor Chart

Inference Anchor Chart

Inferencing skills depend on the learner’s use of text clues and information in combination with what they already know. For many students, building prior knowledge and close reading are important aspects of developing sound inferencing skills. Students have to build confidence in both skills in order to determine educated assertions…

Women's Rights Movement Reading Activity

Women’s History – Women’s Rights Movement Reading Activity

The month of March is Women’s History Month! During this month, people all over celebrate women and their achievements. Many of these achievements can be credited to the Women’s Rights Movement, which happened in the 1960s and 1970s. In these activities, students will read Passage A and B. The first…

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Women’s History – Suffrage Reading Activity

March is Women’s History Month! During this month, people all over celebrate women and their achievements. It’s also a great time to learn about important events that have helped women move forward in society. The Women’s Suffrage Movement happened during the 1850s. Suffrage is the right to vote in elections.…

Women's History Month Educators Reading Activity

Women’s History – Educators Reading Activity

In this reading comprehension activity, students read two passages and answer related questions. The first passage is a speech by Maria Montessori. The second passage is part of a speech from Rita Pierson, who was a teacher for 40 years.

Author's Viewpoint Task Cards

Author’s Viewpoint Task Cards

What’s the author’s viewpoint? Let’s find out with these helpful author’s viewpoint task cards! Empower your students to reflect on how language reflects an author’s viewpoint, which is how the author feels about a topic. With the quotes provided, students will have an opportunity to determine whether the author’s viewpoint…

Sports Trivia – Basketball

TEACHER DIRECTIONS: Welcome to the Reading Vine’s Trivia Trail: “Sports Trivia: Basketball!” In this three-part journey, you’ll guide students through an informational reading, trivia quiz game, and an exit ticket where they can reflect on what they’ve learned and design their own trivia questions. Print off the PDF lesson material…

Black History Month Trivia

TEACHER DIRECTIONS: Welcome to the Reading Vine’s Trivia Trail: “Trivia: Black History Month!” In this three-part journey, you’ll guide students through an informational reading, trivia quiz game, and an exit ticket where they can reflect on what they’ve learned and design their own trivia questions. Print off the PDF lesson…

Earth Day Trivia Lesson and Game

Earth Day Trivia Activity

Welcome to the Reading Vine’s Trivia Trail: “Trivia: Earth Day!” Earth Day is a celebration that reminds everyone to take care of the planet. In this three-part journey, you’ll guide students through an informational reading, trivia quiz game, and an exit ticket where they can reflect on what they’ve learned…