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The Giver Novel Study Guide: Chapter Comprehension Questions & Vocab Activities
This novel study unit for The Giver by Lois Lowry is perfect if you're looking for a new way to introduce your school students dystopian fiction. Try these innovative novel unit activities that will save you hours of planning time and give struggling and reluctant learners the support they need. The Giver Novel Study Unit is a book unit that includes comprehension questions, text-based vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more - all in a ready-to-use format.UNIT TEXT: The Giver by Lois
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5th - 7th
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SOAPSTone Text Analysis Strategy - Lesson, Activities, and Graphic Organizers
SOAPSTone Text Analysis StrategySOAPSTone is an acronym for Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Speaker, and Tone. It is the BEST way I have found to teach analytical skills to students. You can use this strategy with poetry, nonfiction, speeches, videos, commercials, and even fiction passages (such as monologues). I use SOAPSTone as the starting point for all deep and meaningful text analysis that occurs in my classroom. This resource has the tools you need to teach the strategy as well as tw
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7th - 10th
The Birchbark House Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This literature guide for The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich is a low prep historical fiction novel study. In addition to chapter vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, character charts, and a plot diagram, students can complete a mix of reading and writing activities to enhance their understanding of the book and expand their knowledge of the setting and time period. The Birchbark House provides a look into the life of the Ojibwa Indians at the time that French settlers and fur traders
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5th - 7th
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Summarizing Nonfiction Texts - Writing a Non-Fiction Summary Paragraph - OLC4O
Teach students to write a nonfiction summary paragraph using the slideshow lesson, worksheets, and information article provided. Students are introduced to the “OUTLINE" method, an acronym for summarizing nonfiction texts. Prepare for the OSSLT, teach the OLC4O / OSSLC course, or coach essential literacy with this engaging lesson. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Summarizing Non-Fiction Texts Lesson:✏️ Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Slideshow Lesson - Microso
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6th - 12th
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Literature Circles Unit - Middle School Social Justice - Literature Circle Roles
This 60 page Middle School Literature Circle Unit is perfect for Thematic Social Justice themed Book Clubs. Literature Circle units are engaging and effective methods of reading instruction that encourage students to engage in rich conversation surrounding text and take ownership of their learning. The ready to use activities included encourage inquiry and critical thinking about social justice issues, and help you to introduce, organize, facilitate, and manage this effective reading and discuss
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5th - 9th
One Pager Bundle
The "One Pager Bundle" includes 16 "One Pager Templates" and the "One Pager Choice Board" with a 15% discount! This download now includes a BONUS RUBRIC!NEW Update: This product now includes a link to the "Digital One Pager Templates," the "Digital One Pager Choice Board," and the "Digital One Pager Rubric."One Pager TemplatesOne-pager activities allow for high-level thinking and creativity. Some students need more support and structure through the use of graphic organizers. These “One-Pager Tem
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6th - 9th
News Article Summary - Summarizing a News Report OSSLT - OSSLC OLC4O - Digital
Teach students how to write a news article summary using this lesson, graphic organizer, and rubric. Prepare for the OSSLT, teach the OLC4O / OSSLC course, or coach essential literacy with this reading comprehension strategy. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this News Article Summary Lesson:✏️ Summarizing a News Report Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Teach the Five Questions Model (W5-H)Explore features of a news report (headlines, lea
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7th - 12th
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The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
The Phantom Tollbooth 3D Novel Study Dodecahedron Project w Rubrics
Novel study and final book project for The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterSK Design’s 3-D Novel Studies provide unique and fun ways to study great novels while creating attractive and informative novel projects like this dodecahedron for display at the end of the study. While traditional novel studies often focus on comprehension worksheets and quizzes, the focus of 3-D novel studies is creating three-dimensional representations of the novel with faces that provide information about literary
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4th - 7th
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Interactive Bookmarks to Support Reading Comprehension {CCSS Aligned}
***20 different interactive bookmarks to fit all of your needs for Reading Workshop.How to Use: The bookmarks included in this product are intended to be used in a variety of instructional contexts. Simply print out enough so that each student has one and cut them apart. Read below to find out how to use them during different parts of Reading Workshop.Reading Minilessons: After a reading minilesson when students have independent reading time, have students fill out an interactive bookmark wh
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5th - 8th
Flowers for Algernon Short Story Unit
Flowers for Algernon Short Story Unit. In this bundle, you will find:
Table of Contents
Pre-Reading Questions
Daily Lesson Calendar
Bell Ringers and Exit Slips
Close Reading Activities
Paired Text Lessons
Lesson Handouts
Post-Reading Projects
Culminating Writing Task
Unit Assessment
All common core aligned. I started this unit in January to coincide with Kindness Week January 25-29.
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7th
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Folklore: North Central & South America: Settlers, Indigenous, Maya, Inca, Aztec
America's Folkore COMPLETE UNIT 6-9 Weeks. DISTANCE LEARNING and Electronic OptionPerfect for Matching with Social Studies courses on Early CivilizationsThis comprehensive unit has everything you need bundled together for your Distance Learning (DL) or In-Person Folklore Unit.It covers North American, Central American, South American, and South Pacific (Samoan) folklore and mythology. I have already taught this unit in person and through distance learning this year. It includes additional items
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6th - 9th
History of Valentines Day Reading Passages & Research Skills Sub Plan CCSS
Make Your Classroom Stress-Free With These Print and Go Reading Comprehension Passages and Research Skills on Valentine's Day History in One Easy to Use No Prep Resource! This resource will make your life easier. It provides a deep dive into the history of Valentine's Day, covering topics such as its origins, evolution, and the life of St. Valentine.Includes: 1. Reading Comprehension Passagesa. Introduction of Origins and Evolutionb. Historical Backgroundc. St. Velentine's Life 2. Discussion Q&a
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6th - 11th
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The Giver Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a standards-based low prep novel study that engages your students in lots of critical thinking. It is a dystopian science fiction book and Newbery Award winner that tackles themes like independence, free choice, and individuality.There are chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary, and multiple graphic organizers to support text analysis as well as engaging literacy activities to enhance the novel study. Use the materials as a whole group, in reading groups, or with
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Edgar Allan Poe Fact or Fiction: A No Prep Introduction to the Gothic Author
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce your students to Edgar Allan Poe..and even explore the mysteries surrounding his death? Then look no further! This no prep lesson includes a Fact or Fiction activity with a Canva presentation, a Fact or Fiction sheet for students to take notes, an article exploration to analyze theories relating to Poe's death, and an exit ticket writing for you to determine understanding. With fun graphics, intriguing facts, and interesting claims, this will be your cl
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7th - 12th
Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This Where the Red Fern Grows resource by Wilson Rawls is a common core aligned low prep novel unit that explores multiple aspects of the classic story of a boy and his dogs. It is an autobiographical fiction novel that tackles themes like coming of age, loyalty, and a dog's love.There are many reading activity pages from which to choose in this resource. Product Includes:CCSS 6th gradeSample Pacing Chart to Organize and Plan Daily ActivitiesVocabularyReading Comprehension QuestionsCharacter Cha
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6th - 8th
Distance Learning Packet: Middle School Reading Graphic Organizers & Worksheets
Keeping middle schoolers engaged with a novel study--or any reading assignment--can be a challenging task, but these CCSS aligned reading graphic organizers, reading worksheets, and reading templates ares designed to engage students and teach them the critical thinking and analysis skills they need. Specifically, the graphic organizers and worksheets are great for teaching students skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, summarizing a text, understanding figurative language, and mo
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6th - 8th
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza Graphic Novel Study with extension activities
Complete with options for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the acclaimed graphic novel, The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, by New York Times bestselling author, Mac Barnett, and Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator, Shawn Harris. The resource is great for comprehension study, discussion, literature circles, book clubs, book challenges, extension activities, and student writing prompts. This book is an imaginative work of fiction that is humorous a
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3rd - 7th
Captain Superlative 3D Novel Study w Final Project Class and Distance Learning
Novel study and final book project for Captain Superlative by J. S. Puller SK Design’s 3-D Novel Studies provide unique and fun ways to study great novels while creating attractive and informative novel projects for display at the end of the study. While traditional novel studies often focus on comprehension worksheets and quizzes, the focus of 3-D novel studies is creating three-dimensional representations of the novel with faces that provide information about literary elements, language usage
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4th - 7th
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Independent Novel Projects and Book Report
Independent reading is a required part of the ELA curriculum. This teacher's guide will give teachers a reference to help with novel book reports and project ideas that can be used in isolation for a single read aloud class novel or for student independent reading assignments. This guide can be used in conjunction with student choice novels or formal instruction. This guide includes: a novel assignment letter, ELA standards, thought provoking, creative options for student projects, and actual
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3rd - 8th
Comprehension Questions for 365 Days of Wonder (Sept 1-30)
READ FIRST: These same questions are now available in an undated version!A Month of Wonder (September 1st-30th) 30 sets of questions for a month of precepts from "365 Days of Wonder" (edited by RJ Palacio) to support student discussions & written responses.Includes:30 sets of 4 questions for September 1st-30th precepts (120 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, "3
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5th - 8th
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Who is Frances Rain Novel Study Guide
This resource accompanies the novel Who is Frances Rain? written by Margaret Buffie. This novel is also published under the title of "The Haunting of Frances Rain".
It contains teaching suggestions, vocabulary for each chapter and 50 extension activities from which the students can choose to demonstrate learning. This allows the teacher to differentiate in the manner in which they can assess students of different abilities.
The comprehension questions cover every chapter of the novel. They a
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7th - 9th
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4th-8th Venn Diagram with Reading and Writing Comparison Strategies
A “Venn Diagram” with two or more intersecting circles is a relationship graphic organizer utilized to make similarity and difference comparisons. The “Venn Diagram” material is unique, with three interactive sets. Student friendly mapping strategies can be used in the teaching of comprehending and comparing two or three informational and nonfiction texts, fictional text story elements, ideas read, and planning and organizing comparative report essays to be written across the curriculum. Origin
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4th - 8th
The 7 Conflicts Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Presentation
This packet includes a 19-slide PPT presentation and a 29-page accompanying lesson plan. The 19-slide PPT is also available without the lesson plan.The lesson plan includes a range of teacher and student resources including activity sheets, note taking help, quiz, answer key, project assignment, rubric, and sample projects. The complete contents includes:IntroductionED1: Photo AlbumED2: Audience, Placement, and MaterialsED3: Common Core StandardsED4: Objectives and SWBATTR1: Introduction to th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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