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Light and Color
Workbook
Light and Color
Third Grade
Reading
Did you know that light can bend? Help your curious kids learn the important physical properties of light and explore how light adds colors to our world, with this beautiful series on light and color.
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Light and Color
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Light and Color
Did you know that light can bend? Help your curious kids learn the important physical properties of light and explore how light adds colors to our world, with this beautiful series on light and color.
Third Grade
Reading
Workbook
Facts About Ostrich
Worksheet
Facts About Ostrich
Second Grade
Reading
Facts about ostrich include that they are the largest birds in the world and that they can't fly, but that's not all. Learn all about this amazing bird!
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Facts About Ostrich
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Facts About Ostrich
Facts about ostrich include that they are the largest birds in the world and that they can't fly, but that's not all. Learn all about this amazing bird!
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
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Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
Third Grade
Reading
In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.
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Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
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Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
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Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
Second Grade
Reading
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to closely examine the difference between a topic and main idea in a nonfiction text. After reading and completing Part 1 as a class, challenge your students to complete Part 2 on their own or with a pa
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Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
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Finding the Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to closely examine the difference between a topic and main idea in a nonfiction text. After reading and completing Part 1 as a class, challenge your students to complete Part 2 on their own or with a pa
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
Fourth Grade
Reading
This activity guides your readers towards the key details and shows kids how to effectively underline while reading.
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
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Tracking Important Details: A Look into Marie Curie's Life
This activity guides your readers towards the key details and shows kids how to effectively underline while reading.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The History of African American Spirituals
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The History of African American Spirituals
Fourth Grade
Reading
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
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The History of African American Spirituals
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The History of African American Spirituals
In the worksheet The History of African American Spirituals, children read about how African Americans used spirituals during different moments in history, starting from their enslavement to the civil rights movement.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
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Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Second Grade
Reading
Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.
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Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
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Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
George Washington, a Man of Firsts
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George Washington, a Man of Firsts
Third Grade
Reading
Practice reading nonfiction and making connections in a text with this informational worksheet all about George Washington!
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George Washington, a Man of Firsts
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George Washington, a Man of Firsts
Practice reading nonfiction and making connections in a text with this informational worksheet all about George Washington!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Comprehension: St. Johns River, Florida
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Nonfiction Comprehension: St. Johns River, Florida
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this reading comprehension worksheet, children will learn about the St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida.
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Nonfiction Comprehension: St. Johns River, Florida
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Nonfiction Comprehension: St. Johns River, Florida
In this reading comprehension worksheet, children will learn about the St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Second Grade
Reading
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
Where's the Evidence?
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Where's the Evidence?
Second Grade
Reading
Help your second grade students identify the evidence behind the author’s purpose.
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Where's the Evidence?
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Where's the Evidence?
Help your second grade students identify the evidence behind the author’s purpose.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
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Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
Third Grade
Reading
In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.
Worksheet
Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
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Ideas of The Harlem Renaissance
In the worksheet Ideas of the Harlem Renaissance, children learn what this cultural movement was about, as well as some famous artists who emerged at the time.
Third Grade
Reading
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Searching for Context Clues & Key Details
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Searching for Context Clues & Key Details
Fourth Grade
Reading
Help your active readers identify key vocabulary and important details with the help of two graphic organizers!
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Searching for Context Clues & Key Details
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Searching for Context Clues & Key Details
Help your active readers identify key vocabulary and important details with the help of two graphic organizers!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Find & Support the Main Idea: The Transcontinental Railroad
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Find & Support the Main Idea: The Transcontinental Railroad
Fourth Grade
Reading
As your students complete this close reading exercise, they will learn about the Transcontinental Railroad while practicing their active reading skills.
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Find & Support the Main Idea: The Transcontinental Railroad
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Find & Support the Main Idea: The Transcontinental Railroad
As your students complete this close reading exercise, they will learn about the Transcontinental Railroad while practicing their active reading skills.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Julia Child Biography
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Julia Child Biography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Kids who are just starting to read nonfiction can get their feet wet with this easy Julia Child biography that has a quick comprehension exercise at the end.
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Julia Child Biography
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Julia Child Biography
Kids who are just starting to read nonfiction can get their feet wet with this easy Julia Child biography that has a quick comprehension exercise at the end.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction KWL Chart
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Nonfiction KWL Chart
Kindergarten
Reading
Maximize what your students learn from reading nonfiction by having them fill out a KWL chart before and after reading.
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Nonfiction KWL Chart
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Nonfiction KWL Chart
Maximize what your students learn from reading nonfiction by having them fill out a KWL chart before and after reading.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Discovering Details
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Discovering Details
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will identify supporting details, in the form of adverbial phrases, in a nonfiction text excerpt.
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Discovering Details
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Discovering Details
Students will identify supporting details, in the form of adverbial phrases, in a nonfiction text excerpt.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Important Supporting Details: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Important Supporting Details: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Third Grade
Reading
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Important Supporting Details: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
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Important Supporting Details: The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Ada Lovelace Biography
Worksheet
Ada Lovelace Biography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children read about Ada Lovelace, whose ideas are still used in computing today, in this biography worksheet.
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Ada Lovelace Biography
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Ada Lovelace Biography
Children read about Ada Lovelace, whose ideas are still used in computing today, in this biography worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Double Bubble Thinking Map
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Double Bubble Thinking Map
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this bubble map to compare two things in a visually-appealing way.
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Double Bubble Thinking Map
Worksheet
Double Bubble Thinking Map
Use this bubble map to compare two things in a visually-appealing way.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Finding the Purpose
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Finding the Purpose
Second Grade
Reading
Help your second grade students identify the author’s purpose as they answer questions about a nonfiction text.
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Finding the Purpose
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Finding the Purpose
Help your second grade students identify the author’s purpose as they answer questions about a nonfiction text.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Identifying Key Ideas with Repeated Words and Phrases
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Identifying Key Ideas with Repeated Words and Phrases
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource to give your students practice identifying key ideas by looking for repeated words and phrases in a text.
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Identifying Key Ideas with Repeated Words and Phrases
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Identifying Key Ideas with Repeated Words and Phrases
Use this resource to give your students practice identifying key ideas by looking for repeated words and phrases in a text.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Find & Support the Main Idea: Dia de Los Muertos
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Find & Support the Main Idea: Dia de Los Muertos
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about Día de los Muertos as they practice finding and supporting the main idea in this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
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Find & Support the Main Idea: Dia de Los Muertos
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Find & Support the Main Idea: Dia de Los Muertos
Children learn about Día de los Muertos as they practice finding and supporting the main idea in this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Grassland Scramble
Worksheet
The Grassland Scramble
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learn about the grasslands biome, then use your knowledge to unscramble the missing words of the paragraph that follows.
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The Grassland Scramble
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The Grassland Scramble
Learn about the grasslands biome, then use your knowledge to unscramble the missing words of the paragraph that follows.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Learning About Nancy Pelosi
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Learning About Nancy Pelosi
Fourth Grade
Reading
Introduce children to the highest-ranking female politician in the United States in this Learning About Nancy Pelosi worksheet.
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Learning About Nancy Pelosi
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Learning About Nancy Pelosi
Introduce children to the highest-ranking female politician in the United States in this Learning About Nancy Pelosi worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Adverbial Phrases in Nonfiction
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Adverbial Phrases in Nonfiction
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students will learn how to use adverbial phrases in their writing.
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Adverbial Phrases in Nonfiction
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Adverbial Phrases in Nonfiction
In this worksheet, students will learn how to use adverbial phrases in their writing.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Underline Key Details
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Underline Key Details
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students underline key details, such as vocabulary and important information, to strengthen reading comprehension.
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Underline Key Details
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Underline Key Details
Students underline key details, such as vocabulary and important information, to strengthen reading comprehension.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Glossary: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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Glossary: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Third Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.
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Glossary: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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Glossary: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Glossary: Nonfiction Main Idea
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Glossary: Nonfiction Main Idea
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Nonfiction Main Idea.
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Glossary: Nonfiction Main Idea
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Glossary: Nonfiction Main Idea
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Nonfiction Main Idea.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer
Third Grade
Reading
The worksheet provides a tool for learners to gather and organize key information about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer
The worksheet provides a tool for learners to gather and organize key information about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
Third Grade
Reading
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