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8th grade reading strategies webquests
Real News vs. Fake News: Evaluating Online Sources Webquest and Game
Equip your students with the critical thinking and analysis skills they need to navigate the digital landscape with our "Real News vs. Fake News: Evaluating Online Sources Webquest and Game" now with UPDATED LINKS! Tailored for middle school and high school English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, this educational resource transforms the often challenging task of source evaluation into an engaging and interactive learning experience.Key Features:Interactive Learning Journey: Take your students on a
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7th - 10th
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The Atom Webquest
The atom is the basic building block for all matter in the universe. Atoms are extremely small and are made up of a few even smaller particles.This is a web search designed to give students factual information about the atom as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students.
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5th - 8th
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Human Brain Webquest - Anatomy
This is a web search designed to give students factual information about the brain as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. They learn about the parts of the brain and the interaction of the brain with the body as part of the central nervous system. A chart to label as a review and a word search are included.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
THE OUTSIDERS Google Earth Introduction Tour (Hinton) Interactive Setting
The Outsiders Google Earth is a high-engagement way to give an Introduction Tour of the geography of the novel's world. The first time I busted out Google Earth on the projector to introduce a unit, students were riveted. And they still are...every time. Ponyboy's House, the Drive-in Theatre, and the playground where they get jumped...they even get to see some of it in 3D zoomed in to the street view. It's rockin awesome.★ We've filmed a YouTube video tutorial to acquaint you with the software.★
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7th - 9th
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Genetics Webquest
Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. It studies how living organisms, including people, inherit traits from their parents. Are you a middle school science teacher looking for a new and interesting approach to this subject? This is a web search designed to give students factual information about genetics as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this w
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6th - 8th
"Romeo and Juliet" Pre-Reading WebQuest Flipbook
This digital, interactive flipbook is designed to help students understand 6 key pre-reading concepts prior to beginning Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Students will either read excerpts, view infographics, take digital tours, or watch videos on: Shakespeare, Shakespeare's World, Shakespearean Language, The Globe Theater, Shakespeare's Works, and Influences Today. As they explore each of these topics, students will complete short tasks on each "flap" within the digital flipbook. This resource
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Full Unit Bundle
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Webquest, Part Two (Cobras and Mongooses)
This assignment is PART TWO of an introduction into the classic short story, written by Rudyard Kipling. The webquest requires students to analyze, interpret, and infer facts about the two animals: cobras and mongooses, who are the main characters in the story.
This assignment gives students insight into the natural instincts of the characters, and incorporates technology in the process. I found it very helpful later, when we analyze the interactions between characters.
This is PART TWO of the
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6th - 8th
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Bundle: Quinceañeras for Spanish Class
Bundle and save! This bundle includes FOUR of my products about Quinceañeras in one product. Included in this bundle are:1. Quinceañeras: Reading and Substitute PlanThis reading a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles on Quinceañeras as well as comprehension questions following each article. The articles are written in English, so any level of Spanish can use it. Also included is a crossword puzzle featuring some of the terms from the articles and a key.2. All
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7th - 12th
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Anne Frank Background and The Holocaust History — Research Webquest
Introduce your students to the Holocaust and Anne Frank by having them conduct their own research.Using credible websites, your students will search for answers that will give them essential background information regarding the Holocaust, WWII, and Anne Frank. It's a great pre-reading activity that will enhance reading comprehension while conducting a novel study or drama study. This product will work for both the memoir The Diary of a Young Girl and the drama adaptation The Diary of Anne Frank
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6th - 11th
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The Cell Webquest
This is a web search designed to give students factual information about cells as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. They learn about different types of cells, parts of cells and their functions.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activitie
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5th - 9th
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Propaganda Techniques Web Quest for The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins
A Web Quest to teach the 11 main forms of Propaganda Techniques used by the dystopian Capitol of Panem in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This mini lesson comes complete with everything you need from a DO NOW, to the Teacher's overview of the lesson details, to three different version of the graphic organizer to be used to complete the assignment. Students will work in groups to define each term, present to the class, and use the same GO for a study tool. There is even a built in homewor
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7th - 12th
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Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom Activities and Interactives
This item includes activities to use with the book Moses: Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom. These activities would be perfect to use for Second Chance Reading. The activities include:
*Read Aloud / Think Aloud
-Focuses on inferring, asking questions, visualizing, and activating
prior knowledge.
*Vocabulary Words
-Vocabulary Activity
-Vocabulary Crossword
*Slavery Interactives (3)
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4th - 9th
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Chewing Gum: Everything Has a History!
My latest addition to my Everything Has a History Series. Show kids that even chewing gum has a history with this fun/informative web quest. There are 11 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with directions, extension activities and the key.Great for a Friday, day before a vacation or just when you'd like to show kids that history is all around us!Part of my Everything Has a History Series: Check out the other resources in this series:1. The first in my
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: History: Everything has a History, A Bundle of Resource!
The President has been Shot! Webquest Packet (Bonus Novel Quiz!)
Whether you are teaching The President has been Shot! as a summer reading option or as a literature circle option or as a whole class reading, this webquest (and bonus novel quiz) are perfect for your classroom needs! Through this webquest students will explore the the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and seek to determine Oswald's motives. Students will source documents and websites in preparation for more in depth citation later on. The webquest contains 33 detailed question
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7th - 9th
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"Hip Hop History" Literary Webquest-End of Year Review w/ 4 High-Rigor Passages
Interactive test-prep? Yes!Everything you need to review and practice the literary genres for State Testing!-Build skills with State-Test-style questions and short answer questions!-Push high-rigor thinking by insisting on text evidence. -Entertain students with high-interest texts & media based on the origin of hip hop. Webquest Includes: -6-stage Webquest includes:-Introduction Bio of DJ Kool Herc-4 passages with question sets for: *8.5 Drama (with video) excerpt from "The Get Down" *8
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Interactive FUN Reading Review & Webquest Bundle for 8th Grade Reading!
Phineas Gage Webquest Packet (Bonus Novel Quiz!)
Whether you are teaching Phineas Gage as a summer reading option or as a literature circle option or as a whole class reading, this webquest (and bonus novel quiz) are perfect for your classroom needs! Through this webquest students will explore the the circumstances surrounding Phineas' injury and explore exactly what it is that makes us human. Students will source documents and websites in preparation for more in depth citation later on. The webquest contains 33 detailed questions about the a
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7th - 9th
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A Long Way Gone Background Info WebQuest or Printable for No Internet
This background activity is a WebQuest or a Printable Version for A Long Way Gone or for the Civil War in Sierra Leon. The reading is about the civil war in Sierra Leon and has eight questions. The reading is easy to read and the questions reference the paragraph number to make it even easier for Special Education and College Prep. students to find the answer. The WebQuest has four websites where students look at images and read captions, the printable copy has two websites that are in a print v
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7th - 12th
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Biography Webquest Activity ~ Andy Warhol
Step into the vibrant world of Andy Warhol, an iconic figure whose art transcended boundaries and defined an era. This dynamic educational resource invites learners to explore the fascinating life of Andy Warhol and his revolutionary impact on the art scene. Through engaging activities, students will delve into Warhol's iconic works, unravel the mysteries behind his pop art movement, and understand his unique approach to blending art and popular culture. Discover the story of this visionary art
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6th - 9th
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Webquest, Part One
This assignment is an introduction into the classic short story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," by Rudyard Kipling. The webquest requires students to analyze, interpret, and infer facts about the author's life. It gives students a context of the time period when the story was written, and incorporates technology in the process.
This is PART ONE of the webquest; I have also uploaded PART TWO, which focuses on mongooses and cobras (the main characters in the story), rather than the author.
* NOTE: This pro
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6th - 8th
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Fever, 1793 Novel Unit
This unit guide provides all necessary resources for teaching the novel Fever, 1793. The unit is divided into eight weeks.
Prior reading webquests, during reading questions, quizzes, and after reading assignments provided. Assignments included independent and group work.
All after reading assignments are analysis and evaluation level activities.
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5th - 8th
A Webquest on the Allusions in Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor and Park
Rainbow Rowell's 2013 novel "Eleanor and Park" is immersed in allusions to comic books, film, literature, music, and current events popular in the 70s and 80s. In order to better understand these allusions, this webquest contains quotes from the novel and hyperlinks in which readers can access information about these allusions online to learn more about them. The hyperlinks vary depending on the allusion. Some hyperlinks access Wikipedia entries, some go to YouTube scenes from referenced films o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Hobbit: A Scavenger Hunt
Introduce your next novel in a fun and engaging format! This Hobbit Scavenger Hunt will introduce your students to the author of The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as to information about characters and themes they will find within the pages of this classic story!In this resource you will find: - A two page scavenger hunt available for you to print- A teacher key with the correct answers filled in for you- A page of clickable links for you to post in Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams This pro
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6th - 8th
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Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) Heritage Month: A Webquest
There is a Black History Month, Native Americans Heritage Month, a Hispanic American Month and a Woman’s History Month. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions of these groups of people to the culture of the United States. It is celebrated in the month of May but could be used throughout a school year whenever you are wishing to highlight contributions of famous people to our world.Other resources of Interest:1. Native Americans Heritage Month
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4th - 8th
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Space: The Final Frontier(Webquest/Extension Activities)
Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest.There are 16 web questions, comprehension questions and extension activities.Other resources you may find of interest:1. The Eagle Has Landed. Man Walks on the Moon, A Reader’s Theater Script. After 76 days, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the astronauts for the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, made history on July 20, 1969. After the Columbia reached the moon’s orbit, Armstrong and Aldrin went into a smalle
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5th - 9th
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