NGLS Standard R.3 Worksheets (Literature & Informational Texts for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the NGLS 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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Black History Month Task Cards

Black History Month Task Cards (3rd – 6th grade)

Honor the richness of Black history and achievements with our task cards. Encourage exploration of pivotal events, influential figures, and cultural impact, empowering students to appreciate diversity. This set of task cards also gives students an opportunity to create unique designs that celebrate this month and honor its legacy. The…

President's Day Task Cards

President’s Day Task Cards (4th-6th grade)

Dive into the presidency’s significance with our task cards. Students explore important leadership qualities and notable figures through a variety of activities. Let this set of task cards empower students to critically analyze and celebrate the impact of this day in American history… as well as make plans for future…

Election Task Cards

Election Task Cards (3rd – 8th grade)

Equip your classroom with comprehensive task cards, igniting students’ understanding of the electoral process in many areas of life. Engage them in tasks that foster civic awareness and analytical thinking about leadership, voting, and the importance of active community involvement. Use the presentation version to anchor student focus on a…

Goal Setting Extension Activity

Goal Setting Extension Activity Packet

Empower your students to excel both personally and academically with our Goal-Setting extension activity packet! By instilling the importance of setting and achieving objectives, these activities cultivate a growth mindset and self-motivation. When students believe they can achieve something and have a clear plan for how to reach those goals,…

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…