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English language arts Common Core RI.6.7 resources for Easel Activities
RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence
This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a
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6th - 8th
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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Current Events Templates | Worksheets | Assignments | Activities
Add diversity to your current event assignments with these 5 standards-aligned templates. Each current event worksheet focuses on a different reading comprehension skill (Main Idea & Details, Text Connections, Vocabulary in Context, Fact vs. Opinion, and Summarizing). This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own
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4th - 7th
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Close Reading Comprehension Informational Text Graphic Organizers, Anchor Charts
Make Close Reading informational texts easy with this TOOLKIT! It's jam-packed with posters, graphic organizers, discussion starters, writing prompts, and plenty of close reading strategies and teaching tips.These resources will work with any informational (nonfiction) text or passage and can address all of the Common Core RI standards. Use these materials for your entire lesson or supplement the close reading materials you already have.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Close Reading Posters and Anchor C
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2nd - 8th
Reading Graphic Organizers Fiction and Non-Fiction Grades 6, 7, 8
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 92 organizers, plus 10 bonus pages.EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)**If you teach multiple grade levels, purchase the set for the highest grade level you teach. You do not need to purchase both the 6,7,8 and 9-10 packs. The 9-10 builds on th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
125 Reading Activities for Any Book | Independent & Group Reading Response Tasks
Your students will love our ⭐HUGE collection of READING ACTIVITIES FOR ANY BOOK. Tailored for grades 3 to 7, these adaptable TASK CARDS will elevate your literacy sessions independently or in groups. Foster reading responses that stimulate critical thinking and creativity and enhance comprehension skills with 125 ACTIVITIES empowering students to evaluate and understand FICTION & NONFICTION texts with purpose.WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️ 60+ activities require students to RESPOND in various genres and
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Halloween, Pumpkins, Fire Safety & More 20 October Close Reading Comp Passages
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTSInformative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading!20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Worksheet Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage PDFs &/or Digital Resources. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special Education.>> Oh Boy, It's October>> All About Autumn>> All About Corn>> National Popcorn Month>> All About Scarecrows>> Pumpkin Life Cycle>> All About Pumpkins>> Jack-o-Lanterns>
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2nd - 5th
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30 High Interest Low Level Reading Comprehension Passages with Fluency
These High Interest, Low Level reading comprehension and fluency passages are for grades 5-12. They are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the CCSS for English Language Arts. The are pop culture themed and highly engaging for students.These are 30 HIGH INTEREST-LOW LEVEL READABILITY PASSAGES – perfect for Distance, Digital, Hybrid and Classroom learning. The passages are designed for students to read on their own and complete quick comprehension assessments. The assessment
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Unsolved Mystery Research Project
This is a research project I have been using with my upper elementary and middle school students that students love! First students choose an unsolved mystery to research from the list of topics included. New in 2023 are two student topic lists. Topic list 1 is for more mature students because the topics are more suited for middle school students and includes 29 topics. Topic list 2 has less mature themes, but are equally interesting and could be used for students at any grade level. This list c
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4th - 9th
Hispanic Heritage & 20 Fall Passages Reading Comprehension Creative Writing ELA
Digital or pdf Resource for Centers, whole group, individual, sub plans and more!20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each PassageIn order by theme:Monthly Observances:>> Remember September>> Better Breakfast Month>> Hispanic Heritage Month>> Classical Music MonthPatriotic, Fun, and Themed Holidays>> Labor Day>> Constitution Day>> Citizenship Day>> Mayflower Day>> Uncle Sam Day>> Grandparents Day>> Teddy Bear Day>
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2nd - 5th
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Paired Text Passages - Uniforms - Back to School Opinion Writing
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about school uniforms help strengthen students' opinion writing skills. School Uniforms Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as they write their fin
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3rd - 6th
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Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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4th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Paired Passages - Homework - Back to School Opinion Writing - Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about homework help strengthen students' opinion writing skills, and are perfect for back to school.Homework Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as
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3rd - 6th
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Back 2 School Close Reading Passages 10 Leveled Aug. Digital Google Slides/pdfs
Informative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading!Each Leveled Reading Comprehension Passage comes with Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special Education.10 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each Passage8 NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTS & 2 Fiction Passages>> All About August >> Back to School Shopping >> Shopping Deals >> Types of Schools >> Thanks for My Dog >> National Dog Day &
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2nd - 5th
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Paired Text Passages - Recess - Back to School Opinion Writing - Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about school recess help strengthen students' opinion writing skills, and are perfect for back to school.School Recess Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports s
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3rd - 6th
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Wild Animals Aren't Pets + Let People Own Exotic Animals Argumentative Unit
This argumentative unit compares "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals" in a comprehensive unit for digital and print. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, thesis statement, counterargument, inferencing, author's argument, compare and contrast, comprehension, text structure
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
September 11th Reading Comprehension | 9/11 Patriot's Day Reading & Writing Set
This September 11th Reading Comprehension Activity Set offers you an easy-to-implement lesson activity for teaching about the history of Patriot's Day. These 9/11 graphic organizers come in printable and digital formats for even more ease of use. September 11th is such an important day in our American history. However, it can be challenging to teach students about this sensitive topic effectively.Make it engaging with this resource!This 9/11 Reading Comprehension Set contains:• September 11th I
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4th - 6th
Author's Style, Tone & Mood Lesson, Reading & Writing Activities +Practice Test
A thorough review of the important reading text structure skills, identifying the author's style, tone and mood. Excellent for introducing this concept, as a review, or as a reading intervention. Students will complete a thorough lesson and then identify the author's style, tone and mood of passages and paragraphs. A bonus author's style, tone and mood creative writing activity and practice test are also included. The students will begin this unit by reviewing five techniques to identify the sty
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4th - 6th
Text Feature Sorting Activities | Print & Digital Versions
This standards-based, comprehensive review of the text features is the perfect to engage students while reviewing! Multiple sorts and activities in this resource include print features, graphic features, and organizational features. Students can interact with identifying text features, describing them, and identifying their functions. Sorts and activities include a combination of images and written descriptions to provide multiple ways for students to interact with academic vocabulary.This resou
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4th - 6th
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Non-Fiction Paired Reading Comprehension Passages PDF & Digital | AIR Test Prep
Help your students prepare for their end-of-year common core standardized test (Ohio's AIR Test) by taking these paired informational text passage practice tests. The questions were written to give your students examples of all the types of questions they will see on the AIR test. The passages are based on modern topics to help engage and capture your students’ interest while also working on their test-taking skills.Digital with TpT's Easel. Question Types:multiple-choice, multi-select, evidenc
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Common Core Test Prep | OST Ohio AIR
Hispanic Heritage Month FUN Facts LEVELED Passages ALL READERS COVERED HW SUB
1st Grade - High School Reading Levels Same Content Same Vocal Same Questions so All Readers have the confidence reading, answering, and learning the exact same information. Perfect for ESE Teachers, Homeschool Teaching, or any educator with multiple reading level students.You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here.NILLY DILLY'S ST
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Not Grade Specific
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"Fears and Phobias" Printable Interactive Notebook Collection 1 Grade 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.OVERVIEW:This is one selection from the Collections 1 bundle, which you can find in my store here.You can bundle and save.CAUTION: "Fears and Phobias" Printable Interactive Notebook ELA Collections Grade 6 resources are for printable Interactive notebooks. This product includes foldable resources, which are not
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6th
Also included in: Facing Fear Bundle Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 1 Gr. 6
Paired Passages - Summer Break - Back to School Opinion Writing, Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about summer breaks from school help strengthen students' opinion writing skills. Summer Breaks Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as t
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3rd - 6th
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Never Retreat by Paul Fleischman Aligned with HMH 7 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive nonfiction argumentative unit covering the article Never Retreat: from Eyes Wide Open by Paul Fleischman. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 7. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, argument, counterargument, identifying pro/con, author’s purpose, central idea, textual evidence support, summary writing, complex s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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