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  • Simple Past Tense (Finished Actions) Since you have learned the Simple Present Tense (if you haven’t, I recommend checking that post out first!), it’s time to learn the Simple Past Tense! This tense is for actions that started and finished before now (yesterday, last week, one hundred years ago, etc.). Rule 1️⃣: Regular vs. Irregular…

  • Grammar: Simple Present Tense (Difficulty: Easy)

    ⏱️ Grammar Time: Simple Present Tense! (Habits and Facts) This tense is for things you do every day or things that are always true.  Rule 1️⃣: Singular vs. Plural Action  Rule 2️⃣: Making it Negative or Asking Questions We use the helper words do or does to make a sentence negative or to ask a…

  • Reading: Sparky’s Warm Flame (Difficulty: Easy-Medium)

    📝This story should be a good match for lower level readers, but can also be a little challenging for mid-level readers who have a hard time with vocabulary! Vocabulary List: 10 words 1. Embarrassed – Feeling awkward or ashamed about something. 2. Frustrated – Feeling angry or discouraged because you cannot achieve something. 3. Shivering…

  • Writing: Topic Sentences (Difficulty: Easy-Medium)

    Finding the Topic Sentence! Have you ever read a paragraph and known exactly what it’s about just by reading the very first sentence? That first sentence is a very important topic sentence! A topic sentence is like the “boss” of the paragraph. It tells you the main idea, so you know what you are going…

  • Grammar: Distributive Adjectives (Difficulty: Easy)

    ‘Distributive’ Adjectives! Distributive adjectives are special words that tell us about a group of people or things, but they always focus on each person or thing individually. Let’s look at some of the most common ones and what they mean: Here’s a simple worksheet to practice distributive adjectives, that most students should be able to…

  • Grammar: Types of Adjectives (Difficulty: Easy)

    Different Types of Adjectives! First, let’s remember what an adjective is. An adjective is a word that describes a person, a place, or a thing. It gives us more information about a noun. For example, in the sentence, “The happy girl played,” the word ‘happy’ is an adjective that describes the girl. There are many…

  • Reading: Maria’s Big Day (Difficulty: Medium)

    Vocabulary List: 13 words 📖 Vocabulary Practice 1: Unscramble the Letters 📖Vocabulary Practice 2: Fill in the blanks Instructions: Complete each sentence by choosing the correct word from the word bank below. Each word will only be used once. Maria’s Big Day Maria was a second grader with bright, curious eyes that noticed everything. She…

  • Grammar: Demonstrative Pronouns (Difficulty: Easy)

    Hello grammar geniuses! Today, we’re going to learn about some special words that help us talk about things. These words are called demonstrative pronouns. They help us point to things and show if they are near or far from us. The four words are: this, that, these, and those. The words all start with T,…

  • Grammar: Possessive and Reflexive Pronouns (Difficulty: Easy)

    Hello, grammar learners! Today, we are going to learn about two very special kinds of pronouns: possessive and reflexive pronouns. Don’t worry, they are not as tricky as they sound! ❓️ What is a Pronoun?First, let’s remember what a pronoun is. A pronoun is a small word that takes the place of a noun (a…

  • Reading: Bobo the Bear’s Perilous Discovery (Difficulty: Medium-Hard)

    This reading isn’t long, but is full of complex vocabulary that will more than likely be unfamiliar to students. Vocabulary List (15 words): Chirped: Birds make happy, short sounds. Content: Feeling pleased and happy with what you have. Dawn: The very beginning of the day, when the sun first appears. Glimmered: Shone faintly or unsteadily.…