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Main Idea Non-Fiction (upper elem) Reading

Use this 'Reading: Main Idea Non-Fiction (upper elem)' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Reading: Main Idea Non-Fiction (upper elem)'. This activity page allows students to explore the main idea of a non-fiction book. Students will provide 3 pieces of evidence to support the main idea.
Common Core: Reading: Informational Text - Main Idea (3rd grade)

Two-page form for finding the main idea. Students reread the text to find supporting text for the main idea. Common Core: ELA: RI.3.1, RI.3.2
Common Core: Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Template (1st grade)

This is a 3 page template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade informational text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on integrating illustrations with text, to identify key ideas. Students must also identify the author's purpose and reasoning. Students must further compare two texts on the same topic. Common Core: ELA: RI.1.7-9
ELA: Key Ideas and Details (grade 3)

A writing prompt that helps find the main idea and key details with the use of questioning. CCSS. RL.3.2
Bulletin Board Idea: Crayons theme

Have students fill in these crayons with basic information about themselves. This is a great "getting to know you" bulletin board idea -- perfect for back to school!
ELA: Key Ideas and Details (grade 1)

This writing prompt correlates to the common core standards for ELA. Simple reading comprehension questions about main topic, key details and ideas. CCSS RI 1.2
ELA: Key Ideas and Details (grade 2)

Use this printable to go along with any reading comprehension. Asks student's about the main topic, key ideas and details, as well as, who, what, where, why and when? CCSS RI 2.1
Teaching Ideas: Election

Lots of election-themed ideas for the classroom.
Teaching Idea: Action Words in Sports

Ideas for ways to teach action words in sports.
Biography: Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer (Grades 1 & 2)

Updated: One page biography of Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, Michael Phelps, with multiple choice and short answer questions.

Common Core: Reading Informational Text: Key Ideas & Details: RI.1.1, RI.2.1 Writing: W.1.8, W.2.8
Common Core: ELA: Informational Text Template (1st grade)

This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade informational text; Key Ideas and Details. The emphasis is on identifying key details and making connections between them. Common Core: ELA: RI.1.1-3
Spanish: Ideas para escribir cuentos de Acci�n de Gracias. (Secundaria)

Ideas para escribir cuentos de Acci�n de Gracias. Ideas to write Thanksgiving stories.
Unit: The Inner Planets (elem/ upper elem)

This unit contains short reading comprehensions on each of the four inner planets, fact cards, and clear teaching ideas. Twelve teaching pages.
Activities: Ice Cream

Ideas for a theme unit on ice cream.
Literature Circle Ideas (upper elem/middle)

Over 30 inspirational ideas for literature circle projects.
Comparing Stories: Braving Peer Pressure (upper elem/middle)

Rosa and Thomas both have ideas about peer pressure and bravery, but they have different ways of responding. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Project: Bird-Watching Journal Project Planner

Explains why bird watching is a good educational project as well as how to set up a successful project. This idea is great for homeschoolers! Illustrated pages for journal entries are available to abcteach members.
Project: Gardening Journal Project Planner

Explains why gardening is a good educational project and how to set up a successful project. This idea is great for homeschoolers! Illustrated pages for journal entries are available to abcteach members.
Biography: Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer (Grades 3 & 4)

Updated: A one page biography of Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, Michael Phelps, with multiple choice and short response questions.
Common Core:
RI.3.1, RI 3.2, RI 3.3, RI. 3.6, RI. 3.8
RI 4.1, RI 4.2, RI 4.3, RI 4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.8
Speaking & Listening: Sharing Ideas with Three_Ruled Lines (primary)

Talk and Turn is an activity that encourages speaking and sharing ideas and listening to others. This version has handwriting lines. Common Core: Speaking and Listening SL.1.1, SL.2.1, W.1.1, W.1.1
Speaking & Listening: Sharing Ideas (primary)

Talk and Turn is an activity that encourages speaking and sharing ideas and listening to others. Common Core: Speaking and Listening SL.2.1, SL.1.1, W.1.1, W.2.1
Shapebook: Reading an Informational Text Template (early el)

This is a 9 page template for reading an informational text. Includes main idea, interesting facts, purpose of the story, new vocabulary words, drawing and more. Correlates to the common core RI.1.1-3 standards.
Book Report: Fiction: Choice Board (grade 4)

This choice board activity aligns with Literature Key Ideas and Details of the CCSS for 4th grade. Templates included for various activities.
Book Report: Non-Fiction: Choice Board (grade 5)

This choice board activity aligns with Informational Key Ideas and Details of the Common Core for 5th grade. Students choose 3 activities on a tic-tac-toe board to complete this report. Templates included for various activities.
Spanish: Poema de Navidad (primaria)

Ideas para escribir un poema de Navidad. Ideas to write a Christmas poem.
Spanish: El Rap del D�a de La Tierra (Medio Ambiente) (elementaria, secundaria).

Un rap conmemorando el D�a de La Tierra o Medio Ambiente con espacio para escribir ideas para resolver los problemas del medio ambiente. A rap celebrating Earth Day with room to write ideas to solve problems in the environment.
Writing: Personal Essay on Animal Behavior (middle/high)

Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. Satisfy your curiosity and write your own ideas about an assigned topic. This activity helps students communicate their ideas, observations and opinions regarding animal behavior at the zoo. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings available in the Zoo Theme Unit.
Bowling-Themed Party Hat

A colorful bowling-themed birthday party hat to print, cut, and assemble.
Story Grammar Worksheets

Use this 'Worksheets: Story Grammar' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Worksheets: Story Grammar'. Story grammar helps break down the important elements of a story for students. By isolating these elements, students can better understand the story as a whole. These worksheets for character, setting, plot, and conclusion help.Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
How to... Use Learning Centers in the Classroom

Helpful tips for teachers who want to use learning centers.
Ways to Share Books

Use this 'Ways to Share Books' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Ways to Share Books'. List of ideas for students to share the books they have read.
Teaching Idea: Peace Circle Experience

A report of one school's Peace Circle.
Teaching Idea: Peace Circle Suggestions

List and description of peace circle activities.
Charlotte's Web Book Summary Form

Use this 'Book Summary Form: Charlotte's Web' printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. Your students will love this 'Book Summary Form: Charlotte's Web'. Answer the targeted questions about characters, setting, etc. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Web Organizer: Snowflake

Use this snowflake-themed web graphic planning tool to brainstorm and organize ideas.
Form: Brainstorming - "What a bright idea!"

Brainstorming form with a star theme.
Comparing Stories: Playing Sports (elem/ upper elem)

Meredith and Alexis both play sports, but their styles and attitudes couldn't be more different. Compare the two girls and the adults in their lives using charts and outlines. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Clip Art: Light Bulb 1 B&W

This Light Bulb 1 B&W clipart is great to illustrate your teaching materials. As an abcteach member you have unlimited access to our 22,000+ clipart illustrations and can use them for commercial use. This Light Bulb 1 B&W clipart is provided in jpeg format.
Clip Art: Light Bulb 2 B&W

This Light Bulb 2 B&W clipart is great to illustrate your teaching materials. As an abcteach member you have unlimited access to our 22,000+ clipart illustrations and can use them for commercial use. This Light Bulb 2 B&W clipart is provided in jpeg format.
Learning Center: Coral Reef - Teacher Page

Instructions for how to most effectively use our coral reef learning centers. All of these centers are available on our member site.