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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
Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball
Students practice reading the assignment for the day and then complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills. This activity can be used for whole group, guided reading, close reading, homework, etc.....What's Inside? 2020 Updated1 Passage Stephen Curry (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Passage LeBron James (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Vocabulary Page (Blank)1 Context Clues Graphic Organizer1 Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram2 Writing
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2nd - 8th
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
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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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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READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE
This fun 30% off Middle School high interest trio of readers' theater brain teaser mystery scripts will delight both ELA and Drama students. They will practice reading and comprehension strategies, while testing their critical thinking skills in deductive work. Get 3 scripts for the price of 2!In two of these realistic mysteries your grades 5-8 students will discover the identity of thieves. In one script a laptop is stolen and in another, a necklace. The main characters, Matt and Sophie, are M
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5th - 8th
Close Reading - Graphic Organizer, Guided Reading Responses, Bonus Reading Log
Explore the depths of literature and informational texts with our "Close Reading Toolkit Bundle." This comprehensive set is an essential tool for guided reading sessions, providing a wealth of graphic organizers, reading responses activities, journaling prompts, and a bonus reading log. Tailored to meet reading standards, this bundle is the perfect resource to enhance your close reading curriculum. ✨What's included in this GIANT BUNDLE?Instructions and Tips - Straightforward guidance to make the
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2nd - 8th
Literature Circles Bundle - Literature Circle Roles and Book Club Activities
This literature circles bundle includes everything you need for student-led book clubs! Use these literature circle roles, rubrics, assessments, and book club activities to facilitate independent novel studies. These materials are suitable for middle school and high school students.Included with this Literature Circles Bundle:✏️ Literature Circle Roles and Responsibilities✏️ Literature Circle Roles Worksheets✏️ Literature Circles Task Chart and Pacing Guide✏️ Peer Rubrics - Editable + Read
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7th - 10th
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Esperanza Rising Quizzes for Google Classroom (Distance Learning)
This product includes quizzes for each chapter that will help you monitor your students' comprehension as they read Esperanza Rising. There is also a 10-question quiz you can give at the end of the story as a final assessment.You must have a Google Classroom account to use these resources.These self-grading quizzes were created using Google Forms. The digital assessments allow you to:→ Save paper by assigning the quizzes digitally! → Save time by using quizzes that instantly tells you each stu
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4th - 7th
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BRAIN TEASERS MYSTERY STORIES GRADES 5-8 Making inferences
Mystery short stories are not only fun brain teaser activities, but also practice inference making skills. Grades 5-8 students practice close reading and critical thinking as they search the passages for text evidence and context clues to make predictions, draw conclusions, and solve the mysteries. These 15 mini-mysteries are carrots for the end of the day, warm ups, bell ringers or even for fast finishers. Alternatively, you could assign them as high interest home study tasks for students who t
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5th - 8th
Also included in: END of YEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA ACTIVITIES BUNDLE- 3 WEEKS OF FUN!
First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guide VOLUME 2
As a middle school ELA teacher, I know just how time-consuming the job is, and I know that it is impossible to read and keep track of every title, plot line, mature moment, and the best pages to read aloud to a class for a book talk. Book talk guides change the game!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&
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5th - 8th
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Digital Literature Circles for Any Novel
If you're looking for a way to implement literature circles in the EASIEST way possible, this is your answer! These Digital Literature Circles for Any Novel are easy to share by link or through Google Classroom and include: Teacher InstructionsModel AnswersRubrics for gradingOptions for fast feedbackLiterature circle implementation guideLesson PlansReader's notesDigital Book Fitting (included--this product is listed separately in my store at a $3 value!)Week One, Two, and Three literature circle
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7th - 9th
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Novel Study
The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer Novel Study (155 pages)
Make reading fun by integrating this product which includes the integration of vocabulary, comprehension questions, assessment, and extension activities (e.g., writing, compare/contrast, character characteristics, sequence, setting focus). An answer key is also included for all of the student activity sheets.
Do note that I have grouped the activity pages to reflect two chapters at a time (see preview file). However, it is still set
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3rd - 8th
The Skin I'm In Novel Study
A comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake. With these Common-Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The suite includes 80+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:21 Lesson Plans, Standards Alignment, Pacing Guide, Instruction PPT16 Literary Analysis Assignments16 Close Reading Assignments (literary skills-based)8 Nonficti
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5th - 7th
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Miles Morales Spider-Man Novel Study Digital and Print
This resource provides an in-depth look at Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds. Great resource for grades 5-9 Grade! This novel study is perfect for whole class, independent, or reading circles. Each activity can be completed independently, in pairs, or in a group setting. Pick and choose which activities work best for your time frame and needs. There are a variety of activities that can be used at any level of learning including short answer, true-false, multiple choice, journal prompts
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5th - 9th
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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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Literature (Fiction) Close Reading Strategies Posters Prompts Graphic Organizers
Close reading is an important, but often difficult skill to teach (and to learn!). This close reading toolkit will make it so much easier! It is designed to work with literature/fiction – specifically, folktales, short stories, picture books, and chapter books. Some of the materials may also work with plays, poems, and other types of literature. This resource can be used with short selections and stories as well as longer chapter books.This resource also addresses all of the Common Core RL stand
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2nd - 8th
Ghost Boys Novel Study
This complete novel study on Jewell Parker Rhodes book Ghost Boys is a phenomenal resource for whole class novel study. This pack has everything you need to dive deep into this exciting page-turner! An editable powerpoint presentation is included for use in your classroom. Features-academic vocabulary-vocabulary frayer model capture sheets (update!)-chapter questions-answer keys for all chapter questions-daily journal prompts-social connections -book club chat topics -additional activities for e
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4th - 7th
Close Reading Bookmarks for Literature | Annotation Guides & Graphic Organizers
These 12 close reading response bookmarks are a part of the much largerClose Reading Toolkit for Literature. I got so many requests for just the reading response bookmarks, that I decided to make them a product on their own. They are meant to be used while reading a chapter book or short story and are a great way to help your students dig and little deeper and keep them accountable for their reading. The first 3 bookmarks are annotation guides and the remaining 9 are formatted as mini graphic or
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2nd - 8th
Fish in a Tree Novel Study for Google Classroom (Distance Learning)
This product includes 17 writing prompts and 17 quizzes that will help you monitor your students' comprehension while they read Fish in a Tree.You must have a Google Classroom account to use these resources.These quizzes and writing prompts were created using Google Forms. The digital assessments allow you to:→ Save paper by assigning the quizzes and prompts digitally! → Save time by using quizzes that instantly tell you each students' score on the multiple-choice questions! (You must grade th
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4th - 7th
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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
READERS THEATER SCARY MYSTERY SCRIPT - Haunted House Mystery
This Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script will give Middle School students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having lots of ELA and Drama fun. The Mystery of the Haunted House makes your students into 'whodunit' detectives, performing inference tasks and drawing conclusions from four spooky clues. This humorous, realistic script is intended for about 9 students, but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to hav
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5th - 8th
Also included in: READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Chapter Questions - Comprehension & Analysis
The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Ground Zero by Alan Gratz will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping in Ground Zero, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. With numerous options for implementation, the resource also allows for differentiation and can ena
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
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