Ready-to-Use Sub Plans Pack: Grades 5-6 Literacy Block (30-45 Minutes)
# Ready-to-Use Sub Plans Pack: Grades 5-6 Literacy Block (30-45 Minutes)
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WHO IT'S FOR
- Teachers in Grades 5-6 preparing for an unexpected absence.
- Ontario educators looking for straightforward, standards-aligned literacy activities.
- SSP/intervention teachers seeking structured, comprehension-focused plans.
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WHAT YOU GET
- A detailed step-by-step teacher checklist for the sub.
- A weekly planner for tracking student progress and IEP alignment.
- A student-friendly printable with clear instructions and literacy tasks.
- An evidence log sheet to document student comprehension and participation.
- A comprehension-focused activity designed for 30-45 minutes of engagement.
- Differentiation notes for support, core, and extension levels.
- Optional digital version guidance for seamless integration into Milestone Teachers.
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QUICK START
1. Print the pack: Ensure all materials are prepped for the substitute. 2. Review differentiation levels: Assign tasks based on student needs. 3. Leave the checklist: Provide clear instructions for the substitute. 4. Set up the weekly tracker: Include it in the sub folder for documentation. 5. Optional: Share the digital version link with students for online access.
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THE PACK CONTENT
Teacher Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure everything is set up for your substitute.
- [ ] Print and organize all materials.
- [ ] Assign differentiation levels for Support, Core, and Extension.
- [ ] Leave instructions for the weekly tracker and evidence log.
- [ ] Prepare a brief note for the sub about classroom management expectations.
- [ ] Confirm the comprehension activity matches the students’ current skill level.
- [ ] Optional: Share the digital version link with students for online access.
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Weekly Planner/Tracker
| Date | Student Name | Task Completed | Comprehension Evidence | Comments | |------------|------------------|--------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Student-Facing Printable
Title: Comprehension Task: Making Connections
Instructions: 1. Read the provided article or excerpt carefully. 2. Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
- What is the main idea of the text?
- How does this text connect to something you’ve experienced, seen, or read before?
- What is one question you still have after reading?
3. Be prepared to share your answers with a partner or teacher.
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Evidence Log Sheet
Use this for IEP reporting and progress monitoring.
| Student Name | Date | Task Name | Level of Support | Comprehension Evidence | Additional Notes | |-------------------|----------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DIFFERENTIATION
Support Level:
- Provide a simplified reading passage (shorter with easier vocabulary).
- Allow students to verbalize answers instead of writing in full sentences.
- Use sentence starters for comprehension questions.
Core Level:
- Use the provided activity as-is.
- Ensure the text and questions are appropriate for Grade 5-6 reading levels.
- Encourage students to support their answers with evidence from the text.
Extension Level:
- Assign a more challenging text or article.
- Add a creative extension, like writing a short summary or designing a graphic organizer.
- Ask students to write a reflection on how the text connects to current events or other subjects.
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OPTIONAL DIGITAL VERSION
Here’s how to run this pack digitally using Milestone Teachers:
- Upload the reading passage and comprehension task to Milestone Teachers.
- Set up differentiation levels as separate assignments for students.
- Use the weekly tracker to monitor student progress online.
- Have students submit their answers via the platform’s text response feature.
- Collect comprehension evidence using Milestone Teachers’ built-in reporting tools.
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