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Missing the Main Topic: Sea Turtles
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Missing the Main Topic: Sea Turtles
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun sea turtle-themed worksheet.
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Missing the Main Topic: Sea Turtles
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Missing the Main Topic: Sea Turtles
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun sea turtle-themed worksheet.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Interesting Animals: Whales
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Interesting Animals: Whales
Kindergarten
Reading
Learn all about the interesting world of the whale while practicing fluency and reading comprehension skills using this helpful nonfiction reading worksheet.
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Interesting Animals: Whales
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Interesting Animals: Whales
Learn all about the interesting world of the whale while practicing fluency and reading comprehension skills using this helpful nonfiction reading worksheet.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Vocabulary Cards: Describing Our Homes
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Vocabulary Cards: Describing Our Homes
Pre-K
Handwriting
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Describing Our Homes.
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Vocabulary Cards: Describing Our Homes
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Vocabulary Cards: Describing Our Homes
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Describing Our Homes.
Pre-K
Handwriting
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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
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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
Missing the Main Topic: Horses
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Missing the Main Topic: Horses
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun horse-themed worksheet.
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Missing the Main Topic: Horses
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Missing the Main Topic: Horses
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun horse-themed worksheet.
Kindergarten
Reading
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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
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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
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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
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The Topic of Details
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The Topic of Details
Third Grade
Reading
This worksheet focuses on creating a title for a list of details.
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The Topic of Details
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The Topic of Details
This worksheet focuses on creating a title for a list of details.
Third Grade
Reading
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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
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Missing the Main Topic: Dogs
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Missing the Main Topic: Dogs
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun pet-themed worksheet.
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Missing the Main Topic: Dogs
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Missing the Main Topic: Dogs
Help your kindergarten students identify the main topic and key ideas in nonfiction texts using this fun pet-themed worksheet.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Idea Connector
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Idea Connector
First Grade
Reading
This worksheet helps students identify and make connections between key ideas in nonfiction readings.
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Idea Connector
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Idea Connector
This worksheet helps students identify and make connections between key ideas in nonfiction readings.
First Grade
Reading
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Sun Notetaking
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Sun Notetaking
Second Grade
Reading
This worksheet uses the shape of the sun to teach kids how supporting details come out of the main idea of a text like rays.
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Sun Notetaking
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Sun Notetaking
This worksheet uses the shape of the sun to teach kids how supporting details come out of the main idea of a text like rays.
Second Grade
Reading
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Main Topic Map
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Main Topic Map
First Grade
Reading
After students read informational books, have them share and connect their learning by filling out this handy concept map. When they're done, students will have a fun visual representation of what they've learned.
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Main Topic Map
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Main Topic Map
After students read informational books, have them share and connect their learning by filling out this handy concept map. When they're done, students will have a fun visual representation of what they've learned.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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
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Teach Me How To...
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Teach Me How To...
Kindergarten
Reading
We all want to learn new skills! This worksheet engages students in thinking about what they’d like to learn to do or make, all while learning about nonfiction texts.
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Teach Me How To...
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Teach Me How To...
We all want to learn new skills! This worksheet engages students in thinking about what they’d like to learn to do or make, all while learning about nonfiction texts.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Comprehension Chart
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Comprehension Chart
First Grade
Reading
In this language arts worksheet, students read a nonfiction text then represent what they read by creating a helpful chart.
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Comprehension Chart
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Comprehension Chart
In this language arts worksheet, students read a nonfiction text then represent what they read by creating a helpful chart.
First Grade
Reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer
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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.
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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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Activate That Background Knowledge
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Activate That Background Knowledge
First Grade
Reading
Engage students in reading before they even start! Students prepare for reading a nonfiction text by looking at the pictures in the book and answering a series of questions that get them thinking about what they already know about the topic.
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Activate That Background Knowledge
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Activate That Background Knowledge
Engage students in reading before they even start! Students prepare for reading a nonfiction text by looking at the pictures in the book and answering a series of questions that get them thinking about what they already know about the topic.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Brainstorm Before Reading
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Brainstorm Before Reading
First Grade
Reading
This worksheet offers helpful preparation for students as they learn to become intentional, careful readers of nonfiction.
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Brainstorm Before Reading
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Brainstorm Before Reading
This worksheet offers helpful preparation for students as they learn to become intentional, careful readers of nonfiction.
First Grade
Reading
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Super Interesting Nonfiction!
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Super Interesting Nonfiction!
First Grade
Reading
It's fun to share interesting facts with others! Get the fun started with this top five list.
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Super Interesting Nonfiction!
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Super Interesting Nonfiction!
It's fun to share interesting facts with others! Get the fun started with this top five list.
First Grade
Reading
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Connections, Evidence, Oh My!
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Connections, Evidence, Oh My!
First Grade
Reading
This worksheet teaches students to locate key ideas, provide evidence, and make connections in nonfiction texts.
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Connections, Evidence, Oh My!
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Connections, Evidence, Oh My!
This worksheet teaches students to locate key ideas, provide evidence, and make connections in nonfiction texts.
First Grade
Reading
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Question Tracker
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Question Tracker
Kindergarten
Reading
Have students record questions on sticky notes as they are reading, then they'll compile them all on this helpful worksheet before tracking down and recording their answers.
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Question Tracker
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Question Tracker
Have students record questions on sticky notes as they are reading, then they'll compile them all on this helpful worksheet before tracking down and recording their answers.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Vocabulary is the Key!
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Vocabulary is the Key!
First Grade
Reading
When reading nonfiction books, it’s important to understand the meaning of related vocabulary words. In this activity, students identify sentences that include key vocabulary. When they're done they'll hold the key to reading success!
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Vocabulary is the Key!
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Vocabulary is the Key!
When reading nonfiction books, it’s important to understand the meaning of related vocabulary words. In this activity, students identify sentences that include key vocabulary. When they're done they'll hold the key to reading success!
First Grade
Reading
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Interesting Penguins
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Interesting Penguins
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your kindergarten students think about key ideas they’ve learned about penguins using this helpful worksheet.
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Interesting Penguins
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Interesting Penguins
Help your kindergarten students think about key ideas they’ve learned about penguins using this helpful worksheet.
Kindergarten
Reading
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Story of Hanukkah for Children
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Story of Hanukkah for Children
Pre-K
Reading
This one page printable features the Hanukkah story for kids in a very short version.
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Story of Hanukkah for Children
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Story of Hanukkah for Children
This one page printable features the Hanukkah story for kids in a very short version.
Pre-K
Reading
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Glossary: Main Topic
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Glossary: Main Topic
First Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.
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Glossary: Main Topic
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Glossary: Main Topic
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.
First Grade
Reading
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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
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Vocabulary Cards: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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Vocabulary Cards: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Third Grade
Reading
Use these vocabulary flashcards with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.
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Vocabulary Cards: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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Vocabulary Cards: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details
Use these vocabulary flashcards with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.
Third Grade
Reading
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