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A short, ready‑to‑use task or game that gives students practice with one or more component skills. These are “take‑and‑bake” resources intended for occasional use rather than repeated implementation.

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If the Word Fits

Grammar + Syntax Vocabulary

If the Word Fits

In this activity students will determine the meaning of a word using the context of each sentence.
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Character Characteristics

Perspective Taking Reasoning Text Structure

Character Characteristics

In this activity, students will select a character from a text and use their knowledge of the character to respond to questions.
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Ask-Explain-List

Reasoning Vocabulary

Ask-Explain-List

This activity engages students in discussion about what target words mean in context and how those words relate to the student(s).
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Cloze Encounters

Grammar + Syntax Inference Vocabulary

Cloze Encounters

In this activity students will identify missing words throughout a text.
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Up with Words

Grammar + Syntax Vocabulary

Up with Words

Students define and generate words for synonyms that are often overused.
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Save the Last Word for Me

Reasoning

Save the Last Word for Me

This strategy provides a structure that encourages all students to practice listening and speaking during rich discussion of a text.
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Classic Classifying

Text Structure Vocabulary

Classic Classifying

In this activity students identify the main idea of an expository text by categorizing the information within the text.
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Worn-Out Words

Grammar + Syntax Vocabulary

Worn-Out Words

Students generate alternatives for words that are often overused.
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Ask and Answer

Grammar + Syntax Inference Perspective Taking Reasoning Vocabulary

Ask and Answer

In this activity, students will take turns formulating and answering questions as they engage with a text.
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Hoop-A-Story Venn Diagram

Inference Text Structure

Hoop-A-Story Venn Diagram

In this activity students compare/contrast fiction texts by comparing/contrasting story elements of each text.
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