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BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
A Christmas Carol; A Readers' Theater Adaptation
Included in A Christmas Carol:-complete script-pre-reading activities-vocabulary study-discussion questions-suggestions for projectsThis reader's theater adaptation is suitable for grades 7- adult. While adhering to the plot of the original work, this adaptation uses more modern language, so that it can be more easily understood by today's students. It can be used with small groups or entire classrooms in both regular and special education. Reading the play aloud, or even acting it out will m
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Born a Crime Reading Comprehension Questions & Teacher Key
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah is the perfect novel to get your students reflecting on the genre of memoir while developing an understanding of life in modern-day, post-apartheid South Africa. The reading comprehension guide is comprised of comprehension questions for each of the 18 chapters of the novel. There are between 1-7 questions for each chapter. The teacher key provides the answers for each of those questions. You are going to love teaching Born a Crime and this reading comprehension gui
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Gift of the Magi Lesson Plans and Activities
O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi" is a great read for the holiday season. I've read it successfully with high school, university, and advanced ESL/EFL students. And now I've put together the most comprehensive collection of downloadable and printable resources to teach "The Gift of the Magi" this holiday season! This 105-page collection of 15 activities, worksheets, games and assessments that I've written and honed over the years cover every aspect of the story: vocabula
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Marrow Thieves Novel Study- worksheets/assessments - BONUS FILE - Indigenous
Various worksheets and assessments for the novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline.ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING ACTIVITYPre-Reading activity to introduce The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline- reviews the definition of marrow- has students compare/contrast Western and Indigenous Worldviews by watching a video- answers/video notes included.ACTIVITY 2: IMPACTS OF COLONIZATIONHelp students with their understanding of the novel while reading- reviews the definitions of colonization, assimilation, cul
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11th, Adult Education
The Tao of Who? Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Activities - Ancient China Daoism/Taoism
These two activities are a fun way to get students to better understand as well as become interested in the principles of Daoism/Taoism (one of the Leadership Philosophies/Three Schools of Thought that developed in Ancient China). After students have finished reading the excerpt “The Tao of Who?” from the book The Tao of Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh and friends!) by Benjamin Hoff, they can choose to answer one out of four questions that best fits with their learning style via a Comprehension Menu. Afte
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cesar Chavez Mini Unit - Spanish - ESL - History
Here is a mini unit I did with my classes of multiple levels about Cesar Chavez. There are a lot of different activities in this bundle. Check out my lesson plan to help guide you use all of the materials. I'm still adding materials to the bundle.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Greatest Gift Reader's Theater Script -Questions -Philip Van Doren Stern
George PrattGive me just one good reason why I should be alive. I’m sick of everything! I’m stuck here in this mud hole for life, doing the same full work day after day. Other people are leading exciting lives, but I…well, I’m just a small-town bank clerk. I never did anything really useful or interesting, and it looks as if I never will. I might just as well be dead. Sometimes I wish I were. In fact, I wish I had never been born!The StrangerWhy, that’s wonderful! You have solved everything. You
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study Unit
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The story is not one to “lay out the facts”; rather it is a story told by an innocent German boy who knew nothing of the horrors and cruelty taking place around him. Those unfamiliar with the Holocaust may not understand what is going on and may not be able to make connections. . . . like innocent Bruno who could not eve
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
It's Christmas, Charlie Brown! Reader's Theatre Script -Rubric & Questions
Included in the It's Christmas, Charlie Brown! Reader's Theatre Unit:17 page script3 major characters + the narrator6 supporting characters45 metacognitive questionsStudent Reader's Theatre Evaluations based on 4 levels and 5 criteria.Student Success CriteriaStudent Friendly GoalsReader's Theatre ChecklistIt's Christmas, Charlie Brown! Synopsis:Snoopy’s dog-house blinks on and off with electric lights.Sally thinks only about the presents she will get.Lucy likes aluminum trees.Is this Christmas?
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
Honor by Elif Shafak | Reading Questions Chapter by Chapter
This resource includes 196 reading questions for the novel Honor by Elif Shafak. I've broken the novel into three reading chunks, roughly 100 pages each. Then, for each chunk's chapters (there are many), there are specific questions that can be used for reading check quizzes, discussion questions, or journal prompts. Questions range from literal to inferential to evaluative.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Honor by Elif Shafak | Unit of Study
Literacy Circles for Novel/Book Study High School (Remote/Distance & In-Person)
This 5-week unit is everything you need to complete a rigorous novel study. Students are grouped by novel or other larger text and complete roles that rotate on a weekly basis. The unit is designed to encourage a deep dive into any larger body of work and then create a product that shows an outgrowth of learning. Students will collaborate and create with this unit. It works well in conjunction with other lessons and is a great way to break up the week so students are consistently reading indepen
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Home Alone: Reader's Theatre/Radio Play -Christmas
Summary:When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother, Kate McCallister, makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true, but his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men named Harry and Marv, who call themselves the Wet Bandits, plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Marrow Thieves - Chapter Questions - Novel Study - Indigenous
Chapter questions for all 26 chapters of The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - 51 chapter questions with 1 final reflection question (total of 52 questions)- titles of each chapter provided with page ranges- blank space provided for students to record their responsesAnswers includedDesigned for an NBE3C course in the Ontario curriculum (Grade 11 College Preparation English: Indigenous Voices), but can easily be used in other courses.Please check out my other resources for The Marrow Thieves in
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11th, Adult Education
Also included in: The Marrow Thieves - Novel Study worksheets with BONUS FILE - Indigenous
A Christmas Carol Reader's Theatre Script -Charles Dickens Original -John Leech
Ebenezer ScroogeSpirit…Tell me if Tiny Tim will live. The Ghost of Christmas PresentI see a vacant seat in the poor chimney-corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, the child will die. Ebenezer ScroogeNo, no. Oh, no, kind Spirit! Say he will be spared. The Ghost of Christmas PresentIf these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race will find him here. What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The ILIAD by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities
A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on the themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on the characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll answers are inclu
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides
Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Digital Plus PrintChains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. This bundle contains four resources:--A 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book. The test (
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
Twas the Night Before Christmas Reader's Theater Vocabulary
Increase fluency with this classic Christmas poem! This Reader's Theater includes the original language and is broken down into parts of 5-30 or more students. Includes:Space to record students assigned to each of the 5 groups; helpful for you and your students!Entire poem broken down into parts; primarily groups, with some girl/boy/all lines; Intended for flow of words (fluency) and fun dashes of exciting one liners!Key vocabulary covers 2 pages - words AND definitions! I learned quite a b
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Read the Rainbow 2022/2023 curated homeschool & educator booklist recommendation
In this booklist you'll receive over 60 titles of hand selected, vetted by me, and kid approved books for our 2022/2023 homeschool season. Each section comes with my kids' top two favorites, should you find it hard when making a decision between certain books, as well as an overview of why I picked and paired this collection of books for my homeschooled children. Books that I felt needed a warning or graphic label have them marked next to the book to hopefully leave you with no surprises. This c
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ralphie's Christmas Story Reader's Theatre Script -With Questions
Mom ParkerWhat would you like for Christmas, Ralphie? Jean ShepherdI knew the moment called for nuance and nonchalance. But sometimes you just…Ralphie speaks quickly: Ralphie ParkerI want an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200 shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and a… Jean ShepherdOn, no! My tongue short-circuited my brain. I was speaking faster than I was thinking. I was dead. Even before she opened her mouth, I knew what my mother was going to say to me. Mom ParkerRalphie
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6th - 11th, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol Reader's Theater Script with Questions -Charles Dickens
Ebenezer ScroogeSpirit! Something informs me that our parting moment is at hand. Tiny Tim has…died. But please…tell me…who was the man we saw lying in that bed? A thick fog begins to surround Scrooge and the spirit, and they are transported to a cemetery. It is a worthy place, indeed to learn the wretched dead man’s name. The spirit points to a tombstone in the distance. Scrooge squints at it and then looks back at the spirit. Ebenezer ScroogeBefore I draw nearer to the gravestone at which you p
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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