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6th grade critical thinking science literature circles
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English
Nonfiction Independent Reading
This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles.
We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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6th - 8th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s
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3rd - 7th
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READING RESPONSE JOURNAL: For Any Novel, Printable & Digital Bundle
Elevate your Middle School ELA curriculum with these comprehensive reading response activities that cover 24 reading skills and can be used with any novel! Whether you're delving into classic novels, fostering literature circles, nurturing independent reading, or facilitating read-aloud discussions, this resource enriches student engagement and accountability.Perfectly tailored for grades 6, 7, and 8, this resource empowers middle school ELA teachers to spark deeper comprehension, critical think
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5th - 8th
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Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension that reviews Mitosis and Meiosis. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - genetics and cellular reproduction unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article also includes diagram and examples. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinf
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
Literature Circles Made Easy | Classroom Book Clubs Discussion Bundle
The Literature Circles Made Easy | Classroom Boom Clubs Discussion Bundle includes three products that will motivate your students to love reading as they learn how to have productive team discussions. The most important component of this bundle is Classroom Book Clubs: Literature Circles Made Easy, a series of short videos for the teacher that explain how to implement a fun and effective method for using Literature Circles with upper elementary students. You'll also find all the printables you'
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3rd - 6th
Hello Universe Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, Astronomy and constellation readings and extension activity, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their l
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems (BEST DEAL)
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems to Create (BEST DEAL)
Mad Libs: Poetry 3-Pack:
Twelve pages of poetry-based mad libs grammar-fun activities. Each one includes a short writing activity based on the original poem for the students to complete; Set 2 contains additional illustration activities.
Word Puzzles: Literary Terms - Poetry:
Three word puzzles using poetry terms. Includes a crossword puzzle, double puzzle, and word search. Answer keys included.
Poetry-Pac
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6th - 9th
Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity
This novel study was written for gifted fifth graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 10 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers. They will also need to be organized in their reading approach to keep track of details and clues and solve the mystery.Students will meet objectives f
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4th - 7th
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Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society with Depth and Complexity
This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 4th and/or 5th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted students in mind. It could also be used with middle school grades. The level of depth in questioning and discussions will be at teacher discretion based on student readiness.In designing this unit, a main focus was guiding students to think deeply about underlying themes, ethical issues, and connections to the real world. Specifically, I want my students to use this
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4th - 6th
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The Eleventh Hour Booklet
**2021 UPDATED VERSION**This booklet is to accompany the book "The Eleventh Hour" by Graeme Base.Read the book with your class, and use this booklet to help students try to solve the mystery. This booklet includes: Pages to keep track of the suspectsPages to keep track of the timePages to record notes and clues from the illustrationsPages to decode the "Note for Detectives" at the end of the bookEncourage critical thinking and close reading with this book that your students will LOVE!!The downl
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3rd - 7th
Higher-Level Thinking Lesson Plans & Printables for Any Book | Critical Thinking
What is an effective way to get your students thinking at a deeper level? Simply grab these higher-level thinking and critical thinking lesson plans! There is no-prep. They are printable and can be used for any book. Included in this teaching resource is:1. Lesson Plans for any book (2 pages)2. List of Character Traits for student notebooks (2 pages)3. Possible Themes poster or printable4. Evidence Web5. Critique Questions (2 pages)6. Reasoning Web7. Example questions 8. Questions fill-in-the-
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3rd - 8th
JURASSIC PARK: NOVEL STUDY, SCIENTIFIC FIELD GUIDE (All Levels Differentiated)
Jurassic Park is one of those books that has captivated readers for decades and made them really think about the implications of modern science. This field guide and novel study includes everything you might need to teach this novel to your class. There are so many great ways you can teach Jurassic Park and so many scientific concepts made real in this book. This field guide helps teachers with this daunting novel providing a balance between literature study and science.INCLUDED: -Standard Fi
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Notebook Style Book Club Growing Bundle (11 Book Clubs)
Distance Learning Editable Depth Of Knowledge Sticks & Poster {Narrative}
Have you been wanting to incorporate Depth of Knowledge questioning skills into your classroom instruction? HERE ARE 101 WAYS TO DO JUST THAT! These DOK sticks are a SIMPLE and fun way to prepare students to dig deeper into their learning while you model how to use critical thinking skills. You can use them for your reading groups, reading response journals, literacy centers, etc. They also make WONDERFUL whole class discussions. This resource includes: * DOK Class Posters* DOK Labels* Editable
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1st - 8th
The Westing Game Novel Study: Activities & Questions to Improve Comprehension
Support comprehension of The Westing Game (and have some fun!) A detective's journal helps kids keep track of tenants, the obituary, paired heirs, and clues. Additional activities and discussion questions foster understanding of this complex puzzle-piece mystery novel. These resources were created to address a specific need in my classroom. Although I taught a class of high ability students, some just didn't get the outcome of this book. When, however, they analyzed specific details and discusse
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4th - 6th
The Secret Zoo
Literature Study includes:-chapter questions- vocabulary- figurative language- cause and effect- sequencing- predicting- compare and contrast- summary- prefixes/suffixes- answer key with page references- biomes
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3rd - 6th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: A Novel Study using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. All
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5th - 6th
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Earth Day NO PREP Speech and Language Activities for Engaging Therapy Sessions
This NO PREP download includes 42 pages of fun activities to use in your therapy room for Earth Day...OR MAKE EVERYDAY Earth Day! Use this download to teach about being green/recycling AND to work on articulation and phonological awareness etc. throughout the year! WHAT DO I GET? ♻️ 3 coloring/art pages that coordinate with the teaching materials/lessons.♻️ 2 pages of teaching materials to use for teaching about the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) containing child-friendly language and practic
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K - 6th
Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles, Word Puzzles, Brain Teasers and & More
"Thanksgiving Word Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles!" This resource is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving and challenge your students critical thinking skills at the same time! The activities range from hidden word puzzles to logic puzzles, a trivia quiz and much more! Excellent and challenging Thanksgiving brain food for the holidays! Use a puzzle a day before the holidays. Print and go Thanksgiving fun!
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Math, Reading Writing Bundle For Upper Elementary Students
Endocrine System Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Endocrine System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforc
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS1-3
Protist Reading Comprehensions and Questions
This packet of protist readings includes readings and reading comprehension and analyses questions about the 4 main protists: Amoebas, Paramecium, Volvox, Euglena. Each Reading is about a page, with about a page of questions. The readings and questions are based on 7th-grade essential standards. The readings are information, interesting, engaging, adn include visual diagrams. They can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR, station activities, etc. Students will enjoy diving into the riv
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5th - 8th
Making Inferences Role Play Activity | Part 2
Follow up to Making Inferences Role Play Activity Freebie :) Includes 10 more role play scenariosStudents with language difficulties (and even students without!) struggle to make inferences and draw conclusions when faced with text in the classroom and on tests.Teach them that these skills are actually things that they do everyday whether it be eavesdropping on a big sister or listening in on mom’s phone conversation. Help them master the art of making inferences and drawing conclusions exclusiv
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1st - 7th
DAZE / MAZE / CLOZE Practice Passages
These products are designed to enhance fluency and comprehension skills in 3rd-6th grade students. This collection features 65 engaging passages covering a range of topics aligned with the Common Core standards for science, social studies, and language arts. The passages encompass a mix of nonfiction and narrative content, ensuring students' exposure to various genres. To facilitate assessment and progress monitoring, answer keys are included, offering educators a valuable resource for effective
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3rd - 6th
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