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Close reading Common Core W.8.1 literature circles
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer. With over 150+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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7th - 9th
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MINRS - BUNDLE - Character/Plot Analysis & Persuasive Writing
This bundle includes three products to accompany the novel MINRS by Kevin Sylvester.Product One - MINRS - Team Elena or Team Christopher?This product is a persuasive writing prompt to accompany the novel MINRS by Kevin Sylvester. It includes a graphic organizer for idea planning.Product Two - MINRS - Secondary Characters:This product is a graphic organizer to accompany the novel MINRS by Kevin Sylvester. It asks students to analyze the relationships of the secondary characters and their impact o
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6th - 8th
The Giver Reading Questions Chapter 11 Close Reading
This is an engaging close reading and literary writing activity for Lois Lowry’s novel, The Giver. Teach this lesson after reading chapter 11. For this assignment, students closely review the passage where Jonas is receiving his first memory. Jonas experiences sunlight for the first time as well as a sunburn. After reading this passage, students answer literary analysis questions that have them analyze the deeper message that Lowry wants us to understand. Create on Google Docs. Compatible with
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6th - 9th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon End of Novel Reading Questions Theme Activity
Teach this lesson to your students as you near the end of Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon (chapter 46). This lesson teaches students about the importance of apologizing to people when we have caused them harm. During this lesson, students closely analyze the passage where Gherland is told that he will be let out of prison if he apologizes for his actions. Despite this bargain, Gherland refuses. Students love discussing this scene because they are empowered to share their understan
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5th - 9th
Reading Response Journals - Critical Thinking with Holocaust Essential Questions
Do you want to try literature circles or independent reading, but you’re not sure how to hold students accountable and assess their learning? Are you looking to challenge your students to engage in deeper thinking with Holocaust texts? Are you passionate about teaching social justice issues in your ELA class? Whether you are planning a whole class novel, independent choice reading program, or a literature circles unit, these reading response journal prompts encourage your students to think cri
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7th - 10th
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Socratic Seminar Starter Pack: for ANY text!
The Socratic Seminar Starter Pack is the perfect tool for teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful dialogue and critical thinking!This product is designed to help teachers implement Socratic seminars in their classroom, a powerful teaching method named after Greek philosopher Socrates, who believed in the power of social learning and deliberate discussion. Socratic Seminars encourage students to think deeply about the text, cite text evidence, engage in thoughtful and respectful
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4th - 8th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Discussion Questions Theme Personification Barnhill
Teach close reading and analysis skills with this close reading passage & discussion question activity for chapter 27 of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. In this scene, students learn about Xan’s childhood and how she became the magical being that she is today. During this lesson, students complete textual analysis questions to practice analyzing the theme of the passage, using textual evidence to support their responses, and analyzing Barnhill’s use of literary devices such as personification.
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5th - 9th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Reading Questions Paragraph Response Theme Character
Teach close reading and quote analysis skills with this lesson! Students practice closely reviewing a passage from chapter 16 of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. After, they answer textual analysis questions to gain a deeper understanding of the text. Students practice analyzing Barnhill’s use of literary devices such as characterization, and theme. You will love this lesson because it teaches students empathy skills: Students reflect on how Antain is treated differently than everyone else in the Pr
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5th - 9th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Digital Reading Questions Metaphors Kelly Barnhilll
Teach close reading and analysis skills with this close reading and discussion questions activity for chapter 18 of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Students closely review a passage and answer textual analysis questions to gain a deeper understanding of the text. Students also explore Barnhill’s use of metaphors in this passage and determine how the metaphors create meaning in the text. In this passage, students examine how the Head Sister is able to maintain her power by feeding off of the “madwom
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5th - 9th
Comprehension Questions for 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts (Sept 1-7)
A Week of Wonder (September 1st-7th)7 sets of questions for a week of precepts from "365 Days of Wonder" (edited by RJ Palacio) to support student discussions & written responses.Includes:7 sets of 4 questions for September 1st-7th precepts (28 questions total)Each set includes a question for vocabulary, author's purpose, connections and student reflection.Like you, I wasn't surprised when a book of precepts, "365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts," was published to accompany the novel "
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5th - 8th
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon Reading Questions Similes Metaphors
Teach close reading and analysis skills with this lesson. Students closely review a passage from chapter 38 of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon. During this lesson, students analyze the author’s message regarding where stories come from and how they are used to influence people’s beliefs. Students complete analysis questions where they interpret Barnhill’s use of similes and metaphors in order to determine what her message is about how truth is manipulated in this story. Students a
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5th - 10th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Discussion Questions, Kelly Barnhill, Chapter 18
Teach close reading and analysis skills with this lesson. Students practice closely reviewing a passage from chapter 18 of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. After, they answer textual analysis discussion questions to gain a deeper understanding of the text. This activity is part of my Novel Study for The Girl Who Drank The Moon. The included passage is intriguing to students because they analyze Antains’ thoughts around the beliefs of the Protectorate. Antain begins to reject the claims about the Wi
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5th - 10th
The Girl Who Drank the Moon Novel Study Discussion Questions Barnhill Chapter 18
Teach close reading and analysis skills with this lesson. Students practice closely reviewing a passage from chapter 18 of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. This is part of my Novel Study for The Girl Who Drank The Moon. After, they answer textual analysis questions to gain a deeper understanding of the text. Students practice analyzing Barnhill’s use of literary devices such as personification, characterization, and foreshadowing. The close reading passage allows students the opportunity to discuss
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5th - 9th
Comprehension Questions for 365 Days of Wonder Precepts (Sept 15-21)
Week of Wonder (September 15th-21st)7 sets of questions for a week of precepts from "365 Days of Wonder" (edited by RJ Palacio) to support student discussions & written responses.Includes:7 sets of 4 questions for September 15th-21st precepts (28 questions total)Each set includes a question for vocabulary, author's purpose, connections and student reflection.Like you, I wasn't surprised when a book of precepts, "365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts," was published to accompany the novel
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5th - 8th
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Comprehension Questions for 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts(Oct 21-28)
A Week of Wonder (September 1st-7th)7 sets of questions for a week of precepts from "365 Days of Wonder" (edited by RJ Palacio) to support student discussions & written responses.Includes:7 sets of 4 questions for October 21st-28th precepts (28 questions total)Each set includes a question for vocabulary, author's purpose, connections and student reflection.Like you, I wasn't surprised when a book of precepts, "365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts," was published to accompany the novel "
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5th - 8th
Comprehension Questions for 365 Days of Wonder Precepts (Sept 22-28)
Week of Wonder (September 22nd-28th)7 sets of questions for a week of precepts from "365 Days of Wonder" (edited by RJ Palacio) to support student discussions & written responses.Includes:7 sets of 4 questions for September 22nd - 28th precepts (28 questions total)Each set includes a question for vocabulary, author's purpose, connections and student reflection.Like you, I wasn't surprised when a book of precepts, "365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts," was published to accompany the nov
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5th - 8th
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The Circuit Bundle
This is an activity that allows students to work together. It is focused around the short story "The Circuit." It can be incorporated in a unit of similar themes, characters, or stories. The story is included. I used this as a pre-reading exercise. I have students to complete the questions before reading the story. There is a word search with key at end of lesson - this is usually how I start the lesson. The key to the word search also includes definitions. The activity could take 1-3 days
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6th - 8th
FORWARD ME BACK TO YOU by Mitali Perkins - Teacher Guide
Katina King is the reigning teen jiu-jitsu champion of Northern California, but she’s having trouble fighting off the secrets in her past. Robin Thornton was adopted from an orphanage in India and is reluctant to take on his future. If he can’t find his roots, how can he possibly plan ahead? Robin and Kat meet in the most unlikely of places— a summer service trip to Kolkata to work with survivors of human trafficking. As bonds build between the travel mates, Robin and Kat discover that justice a
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8th - 12th
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