NGLS Standard W.5 Worksheets (Writing 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. Writing, Standard 5 (W5) is “Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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Reduce Sentence Wordiness With SEAL Strategy Activities

Reduce Sentence Wordiness with the SEAL Writing Strategy

Welcome to ReadingVine’s page all about how to reduce sentence wordiness with SEAL Strategy Activities! The SEAL Strategy is a great classroom tool for teaching students about revising sentences to improve their writing skills by reducing overall sentence wordiness. The four steps of this learning strategy include: simplifying sentences, eliminating…

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…

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Research Skills Extension Activity

Introduce and review important research skills with this packet. Perfect for newer researchers, these extension activities help students understand the process for conducting research in both print and digital formats. This resource amplifies research skills through targeted exercises, like identifying important search terms and keywords, as well as directing students…

Black History Month Extension Activity Women in History

Black History Extension Activity: Women

We’re in total adoration of the women featured in our Black History Month: Women Extension Activity Packet. Take a tour through the lives of four amazing women who are breaking barriers and making change in a variety of industries. From an ambitious filmmaker and producer to an awesome athlete, each…

Black History Month Extension Activity Scientists

Black History: Scientists Extension Activity

We’ve got chemistry with these scientists! Prepare students for a journey through time! As students learn all about scientists from the 20th and 21st century, they’ll build their vocabulary skills through a series of challenging and engaging readings. Students will learn about perseverance, empathy, and the resilience of Black Americans…

Black History Month Extension Activity Modern Influencers

Black History Extension Activity: Modern Influencers (4-part activity)

Who’s in the news? None other than these modern influencers! Black History Month is a time to celebrate the vibrant history of Black Americans and to honor the achievements continued by current generations. In our Black History Month: Modern Influencers Extension Activity Packet, choose from worksheets that help students explore…

Spooky Season Task Cards

Spooky Season Task Cards (k-2nd grade)

Boo! Dive into the spirit of the season with our Spooky Season task cards! These engaging prompts foster creativity and critical thinking as students explore themes of Halloween, folklore, and creepy tales. With options to draw, write, or even enact spooky scenes, these cards captivate students’ imaginations while honing their…