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Middle school reading strategies simulations in English (UK)
Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (Word Doc Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?
TEACHER'S NOTES
Skills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listening
Grades: 6-10
Age groups: 10-17
Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet
Time: About an hour
Preparation and Rules
Step one:
Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the ba
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6th - 11th
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"And Then There Were None" Scotland Yard Investigation Packet
I created this packet as a way for my students to stay engaged with the Agatha Christie murder mystery "And Then There Were None". The packet should be printed and distributed to students and then updated as they read the novel, or perhaps updating the packet during class time. Students use process of elimination to rule out potential murderers, with space to list each character's profession, past known criminal activity, and their status (suspect, victim, deceased). It even lists the character
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7th - 12th
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Bump it Up Wall *Reading AND Comprehension Bundle* Australian Curriculum (3-6)
Bump it Up Wall *Reading AND Comprehension Bundle* Australian Curriculum (3-6)
*** This is now available in a K-6 Literacy MEGA Bundle. Save $5 when purchasing as a bundle! Bump it Up Wall *Reading, Comprehension and Writing* MEGA Bundle K-6
***UPDATE! In response to numerous requests for a Comprehension *Bump it Up Wall* I have updated my mega reading bundle to include a comprehension poster set! For those who have already purchased the bundle, simply redownload to access the new comprehen
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3rd - 6th
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Reader's Theater: Native American Myths & Legends
With this differentiated reader’s theater set, students will engage in 4 traditional Native American legends and myths that helped to explain the natural world to our early ancestors!! √ Click HERE to SAVE 25% on this resource with my Reader’s Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!ABOUT THIS PRODUCTEach play is based on 4 traditional myths and legends that students will be able to compare and contrast; helping to meet the CCSS: RL.4.9. Compare and contrast the treatment of s
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle of Myths, Legends, and Traditional Tales!
GUIDED READING PLAN - BARGAIN BUNDLE - PM READERS LEVELS 1 - 30 & BONUS
BARGAIN BUNDLE TIME! FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYThese Guided reading plans are aligned to both NSW Syllabus and ACARA Literacy progression outcomes. There is plenty of room for notes and is flexible to be adapted to your needs. Print out the pages as required. There are suggested I can statements for the different stages of the NSW Syllabus. There is also a colourful 'I Can' poster and reflection slips included from Level 25 - 30.You can buy the bargain bundle document for the whole suite of levels
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PreK - 8th
4th Grade Reading TEST PREP Interactive Stations
Make 4th Grade Language Arts OST practice test prep FUN and INTERACTIVE with this set of 4 station activities designed for engaging and focused test preparation! Instead of the traditional test prep activity of reading a story and answering questions, students will rotate through 4 different stations featuring 7 different hands on activities based upon a story they will read together. I took the key components from current OST testing samples and developed strategies and practice opportunities f
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3rd - 6th
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Animals description game
Here you can find a game to learn how to describe animals. Your students must ask and answer questions, classify information, and convince others about their choice. If you download this product.I would really appreciate your feedback!Thank you
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3rd - 6th
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Kensuke's Kingdom Workpack - Supportive Worksheets for each chapter
This is a resource I made for 4th Class (4th Grade) in my school. They were reading the book Kensuke's Kingdom. The PDF includes comprehension questions for each chapter, as well as writing activities spaced throughout.
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4th - 6th
Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (PowerPoint Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?TEACHER'S NOTESSkills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listeningGrades: 6-10Age groups: 11-17Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About 2 hoursPreparation and RulesStep one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the background info
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6th - 10th
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Editable Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Resource Bundle
Everything you need to teach the Edexcel IGCSE English Language Paper 1 Section A. Includes the following resources for all 10 non-fiction extracts:Editable Google Slides with notes on each slide containing tips for how to use the information for different classesInteractive quizzes and activities with answer keys includedPrintable PDF versions of all activitiesEngaging starter activitiesDefinitions and examples for literary techniques used in each extractDetailed annotations of language and str
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8th - 11th
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Reading Activity - My Life- Why reading is so important simulation
TEACHER DIRECTIONS
Purpose: A simulation activity that allows students to see the realize the consequences of not trying to become better at reading and writing. This activity puts students into random socioeconomic groups based on a random number on a die. This number will determine how much money they get to spend on six different areas of their life (house, location where they live, food, entertainment, transportation, and college). Students will have to make some difficult choices based
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5th - 10th
Visualizing Activities Reading Skills BUNDLE
This is a BUNDLE of reading activities to encourage students to visualize as they read, to increase their comprehension. The tasks involve students visualizing and verbalizing their ideas: connecting with the images, and higher order thinking, without the stress of de-coding.What's included? There are 320 task cards: 8 for each of these skills, in each set:1) Cause and Effect2) Prior Knowledge (Inference)3) Predicting4) Sequencing5) Comparing and Contrasting6) Fact and Opinion7) Making Generali
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3rd - 6th
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Compare & Contrast two Texts based on "Renewable Energy" High School English
Useful PDF for those desiring to learn/teach the differences in two perspectives on the same topic! Perfect for those studying English in secondary schools, desiring to understand how authors can write with different perspectives, engaging their audiences’ in dissimilar ways. This document will be comparing the following texts as unseen pieces of literature for students to analyse and compare:Text 1: Perspective A - Optimistic View Title: "The Future of Renewable Energy: A World Powered by Clean
Grades:
6th - 9th
Figurative Language Quest (Interactive Game Only)
Does getting your students to understand figurative language seem like an impossible quest? Could you ever imagine your students engaged while taking a formative assessment? Is finding the time to differentiate a challenge in the classroom?
This interactive quest is a transformational tool that will:
•Students self-assess using clearly defined targets in the “My Progress” ribbon based on the Common Core and homeschooling curriculum.
•Help you formally track and assess student progress
•Gi
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4th - 7th
Reading Comprehension Short Stories Story Passages Paragraphs & Questions
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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English Made Easy Volume 1: A New Approach to English as a Second Language: Lear
"English Made Easy Volume 2: A New Approach to English as a Second Language: Learning English through Pictures" offers a fresh and innovative method for mastering English as a second language. Building on the success of the first volume, this book continues to utilize a visual learning approach, using pictures and illustrations to reinforce vocabulary and grammar concepts. Through engaging visuals and clear explanations, learners are guided through essential English language skills, including re
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PreK - 6th
English Made Easy Volume 2: A New Approach to English as a Second Language: Lear
"English Made Easy Volume 2: A New Approach to English as a Second Language: Learning English through Pictures" offers a fresh and innovative method for mastering English as a second language. Building on the success of the first volume, this book continues to utilize a visual learning approach, using pictures and illustrations to reinforce vocabulary and grammar concepts. Through engaging visuals and clear explanations, learners are guided through essential English language skills, including re
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PreK - 6th
Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion
If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you!
It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court.
This was so fun that my students have asked we do
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1st - 6th
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Buzzworthy Comparison Compare & Contrast Essay on Bees' Vital Role in Ecosystem!
Dive into the fascinating world of bees with our 'Compare and Contrast' essay sample! This essay delves into the intricate balance between the vital role bees play in our ecosystem and the ongoing debates surrounding their protection. Through a structured analysis, students explore the significance of bees as pollinators and biodiversity guardians, while also considering opposing viewpoints regarding human intervention in bee populations.Tailored for GCSE/IGCSE students, this model answer offers
Grades:
7th - 10th
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE QUEST (W/ all Fig. Lang. PowerPoints In Our Store) Save $10
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE QUEST PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Does getting your students to understand figurative language seem like an impossible quest? Could you ever imagine your students engaged while taking a formative assessment? Is finding the time to differentiate a challenge in the classroom?
This interactive quest is a transformational tool that will:
Students self-assess using clearly defined targets in the “My Progress” ribbon based on the Common Core and homeschooling curriculum.
Help you f
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3rd - 7th
CAFE-R Reading Display - How to be a Successful Reader (Stripes)
This product is based on the Literacy CAFÉ System, which is designed to help students master the 4 key components of successful reading: ‘Comprehension’, ‘Accuracy’, ‘Fluency’ and ‘Expanded Vocabulary’.
In this product, the ‘Respond’ component has been added to encourage students to be able to respond to literature (a major part of the new Australian Curriculum).
There is two versions included, one with Aus/UK spelling and the other with US spelling.
I would recommend reading about the CAFE
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1st - 7th
"The Quest for Memory Lane", short story reading comprehension
"Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of 'The Quest for Memory Lane,' a captivating short story that unfolds across 22 pages in a beautifully designed PDF format. Follow the journey of a boy awakening in a strange town with no memory of how he arrived, his quest for answers leading him through deserted streets, encountering peculiar townsfolk and hidden enclaves along the way. With each revelation, join him as he confronts the sinister truths lurking beneath the town's façade, racing against
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PreK - 12th
IGCSE English Literature Sample Answer "Mum, Dad and Me” ~ Analysis of POEM!
Unlock the complexities of familial relationships with this insightful exploration of James Berry's "Mum, Dad and Me." Tailored for students aged 15-16, this essay provides a comprehensive yet concise analysis of how the poet portrays family dynamics. Learn how Berry navigates the roles of parents, delves into the intricacies of relationships, and weaves in cultural influences. Discover the power of imagery and evocative language to convey universal experiences. This resource offers a valuable
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7th - 11th
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Reading Activity: Mystery- The Mole at Spycamp
I don't know about you, but my kids love a good mystery. It is one of their favorite genres. What I don't like is they don't get to solve it on their own, well that is all going to change with this mystery.
In The Mole at Spycamp (based on The Mole TV show) the kids will get a chance to read through the activities and use their own observational skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging Spycamp.
The kids will take on an identity of a camper at Spycamp and be a part of the actual myst
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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