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Middle school close reading games for Microsoft Word
Solve a MURDER MYSTERY Using Inferences!
Unleash the detective in your students with this captivating murder mystery-solving lesson! Dive into a thrilling narrative, spanning under two pages, where students will put their deductive skills to the test. The carefully crafted guided worksheet encourages them to analyze clues and make inferences, engaging critical thinking in an exciting way.Whether pursued individually, with a partner, or in a group setting, this activity is designed for maximum flexibility. The PG-rated storyline ensures
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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JEOPARDY!!! - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
An original Jeopardy game to be played after students read and discuss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Six categories of questions and answers and game boards are included, as well as suggestions and instructions for play. I taught a Narnia class at our family's homeschool co-op and we always played Jeopardy after finishing a book...the kids loved it! :)
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5th - 8th
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Dragonwings Games for Kahoot Distance Learning
Kahoot is a free, highly motivating learning game for students! It increases engagement and encourages close reading skills. It can be played as individuals or teams. No technology for students? No problem! This resource comes with four printable response cards that match the answers projected onto a screen. This set includes one Kahoot game with at least ten questions for each of the 12 chapters in Dragonwings, 12 games in all. Teacher directions are also included.**You will need to register f
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Dragonwings Mega Bundle Distance Learning
JEOPARDY!!! - Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
An original Jeopardy game to be played after students read and discuss Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Six categories of questions and answers and game boards are included, as well as suggestions and instructions for play. I taught a Narnia class at our family's homeschool co-op and we always played Jeopardy after finishing a book...the kids loved it! :)
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4th - 8th
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March Madness Reading Challenge Rules & Calendar
Make March Madness in your classroom that much more fun with this reading challenge! Students are split into teams based on actual NCAA schools. This reading challenge DOES NOT favor students who excel in reading. Students earn points for their team based on reading MINUTES rather than PAGES READ. Students also write summaries when they finish a book.
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3rd - 6th
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T'es Branché Level 1 Kinesthetic Application Grammar/Vocab Fly Swatter Act. 1-10
For every single lesson in every single unit of T'es Branché Level I have at least one fill-in-the-blank activity (with word bank at the top) that I created and that involves practicing the vocabulary and grammar. These are original, sometimes humorous sentences that I invented myself, not simply sentences copied from the workbook or textbook activities.Teachers, one of the greatest ESE modifications is to get kids moving in class as we all know. This would work really well with a "Family Feud"
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6th - 12th
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The House on Mango Street BINGO game (encouraging critical thinking)
This fun game encourages students to use their competitive spirits and their interest in games to conduct a closer reading of Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street.
The product includes 3 different (and editable) "BINGO cards," and one (editable) directions sheet.
As students read the vignettes, they consider the themes, symbols, and motifs, literary devices, and the author's purpose and her argument.
It was initially designed for 9th grade students, but is appropriate for all ages (and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frankenstein Ch. 4 - Excerpts, Game, + Analysis Questions (pair w/ Prometheus)
An excerpt from chapter 4 of Frankenstein has been provided for students to analyze - which is excellent to pair with a reading of Prometheus and Flowers for Algernon. Turn this close reading into a competition - divide students into teams of 4. Provide each student with the Ch. 4 excerpts, Find it First Questions, and a highlighter (they can also do this digitally with a computer). Display and review the questions for Paragraph 1, and then give 2 minutes for them to read paragraph 1 silently. D
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Flowers for Algernon Unit - paired w/ Prometheus, Frankenstein, and poetry
15 Reading Strategies Packet: Reading Comprehension Activities, Passages & More
To help your children to develop great reading strategies, this handy packet contains 15 easy to use activities that cover key reading comprehension skills. Written by a children’s author and teacher, this fun kit also contains fiction passages, games and discussion starters, specifically designed to help your children develop their abilities to develop 15 reading strategies.Reading Skill 1: Activate prior knowledgeReading Skill 2: Predict what happens nextReading Skill 3: Steal or acquire vocab
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3rd - 7th
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T'es Branché Level 2 Kinesthetic Application Grammar/Vocab Fly Swatter Act. 1-10
For every single lesson in every single unit of T'es Branché Level 2 have at least one fill-in-the-blank activity (with word bank at the top) that I created and that involves practicing both the vocabulary and grammar integrated together. These are original, sometimes humorous sentences that I invented myself, not simply sentences copied from the workbook or textbook activities.Teachers, one of the greatest ESE modifications is to get kids moving in class as we all know. This would work really w
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6th - 12th
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INFER! Inference Challenge Book Excerpts
This is a 20 page packet with book excerpts that have an associated inference question. The questions are STAAR/Common Core ready and match level two of Costa's. The packet includes directions, the excerpts with questions as well as a picture of the book cover in color so that the students can see it. This is a great tool for assessment or an activity for tutoring. Small group or whole group ready.
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5th - 12th
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Turkey Logic Puzzle
An extra activity for students, this logic puzzle introduces critical thinking skills in a fun way for students to develop their ability to infer. An easy puzzle for beginners, students will be excited to try more and more challenging logic puzzles while increasing their ability to infer and think outside the box!
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6th - 8th
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Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime Review Questions Flashcards 140 Q's
140 Review Questions on Flash CardsWord document, editable.These questions are related to the WHOLE BOOKAnswers includedThese can be used for students to quiz each other, or for a board game or any review game. Questions can also be repurposed for a quiz.
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8th - 11th
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Breakout Game for The Last Book in the Universe
A high energy challenge to review the novel The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick. Using the Breakout.edu box, students have an interactive, cooperative challenge to save the character Bean before the time runs out! Students review the novel and its allusions after finishing the novel.
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6th - 8th
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Daniel's Story by Carol Matas- Break Out/Escape Room
Students will complete 13 questions about the book. They must answer the each question correctly before they can move on to the next question. This is a fun and exciting race to the end. Students love it. Students will need a copy of the book to help with some of the clues. This is a google form and will require a Google Classroom or email to share with the students.
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5th - 8th
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Finding the Symbols, Letters, and Numbers (Dyslexia handouts)
Sequencing Handouts
The following handouts require students to distinguish between a symbol, number, or letter that appear similar.
It requires student's focus, close attention, and patience.
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6th - 12th
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Because of Winn-Dixie Bingo/vocabulary game
This game is a fun introduction to the novel 'Because of Winn-Dixie'. Students memorize the words and then either fill in the blank or they can play bingo after the teacher calls out the clues.It also accompanies the Winn-Dixie workbook also available on TPT.
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1st - 12th
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Literary Device Bingo
Literary Devices Bingo is a fun way to get your students noticing literary devices in their own novels.
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As you read your novel, stop and post any literary devices you come across. Put your posts on the back of this page and color in the squares labeled with the types of devices you find. Can you get Bingo?
Great for reluctant readers and competitive students!
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3rd - 8th
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Reading Strategies Kit TWO: 5 Reading Comprehension Activities
To help your children to develop great reading strategies, this handy packet contains easy to use activities that cover 5 key reading comprehension skills. Written by a children’s author and teacher, this fun kit also contains fiction passages, games and discussion starters, specifically designed for your children to develop 5 reading strategies. Reading Skill 1: Question a character Reading Skill 2: Analyse a quote Reading Skill 3: Sequence paragraphs Reading Skill 4: Explore mood Reading Skil
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3rd - 6th
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Short Story - "Charles" Truth or Lie? Game
Play this review game after reading "Charles", by Langston Hughes. Just like the short story, the finale to this game may have a surprise twist! As students answer review questions, they must also watch carefully and deduce who among their classmates has drawn the "Charles" card, and is keeping his or her identity a secret!There are two levels of question cards provided, for differentiation among your students. Level A has basic questions with literal answers, and Level B has questions requi
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6th - 9th
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To Kill A Mockingbird Jeopardy Review Game
This Jeopardy game is a review of the entire novel. It is broken up into 4 categories with two rounds of questions. The Categories are character, plot, quote, miscellaneous. There is also a tricky final jeopardy question about the plot diagram. Answers are included (and follow each question).
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Reading Strategies Kit THREE: 5 Reading Comprehension Activities
To help your children to develop great reading strategies, this handy packet contains easy to use activities that cover 5 key reading comprehension skills. Written by a children’s author and teacher, this fun kit also contains fiction passages, games and discussion starters, specifically designed for your children to develop 5 reading strategies. Reading Skill 1: Swop genre Reading Skill 2: Scan & skim Reading Skill 3: Compare and contrast Reading Skill 4: Identify cause and effect Reading
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3rd - 6th
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Lord of the Flies Review Flashcard questions WHOLE BOOK 200+ Q's
Lord of the Flies whole book review questions. 200 questions.Can be used in pairs, groups, as part of any review game or board game.Answers included!Flashcards.
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8th - 11th
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Reading Comprehension Board Game
Fully editable blank board game with playing board, key, and 72 playing cards included that can be crafted for any book at the middle school or high school level. Great for formatively assessing reading comprehension of any text, and students will have fun while doing it!
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6th - 12th
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