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Middle school The New Year writing-expository guided reading books
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This reading guide for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a low prep novel study. The complete novel unit can be used for reading groups, book clubs, or with a whole group and includes chapter vocabulary, chapter questions, and many fun reading comprehension activities. If you happen to be studying Ancient Egypt at the same time you read The Egypt Game, even better!The resource guide includes a variety of activities that incorporate many critical thinking and language skills. For example
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5th - 7th
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December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teach students about New Year's Eve, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas with reading assignments! This resource includes FOUR informational reading passages. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions (a mix of open-ended and multiple choice) - emphasizing vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Click HERE for the digital version of this resource.Includes:★ 4 Informational R
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
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7th - 10th
Mr. Browne's Precept Response Journal: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
If you are currently reading "Wonder" by R.J Palacio with your class, then you know that Mr. Browne's precepts are a great way to get your kiddos thinking about things that are really important in life. Help spark discussions about kindness, honesty, and friendships with the use of these journal pages. There is a page for each one of Mr. Browne's precepts, along with a cover page. You may chose the option with the box for an illustration or a more simple look with just lines. Precepts included:
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3rd - 7th
Sea Turtles Expository Text Mini-Unit
An engaging topic, interesting texts, and synthesis tasks combine for a memorable unit. In this unit, students will read two text sets about sea turtles, learning key features of expository text and active reading strategies along the way.
Text Set 1: Lights Out for Sea Turtles
A problem and solution article explains the problem of bright lights on beaches, and explains the ways that people have tried to solve the problem. This text is paired with a set of sample letters to the editor on the sa
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4th - 6th
Readers Theater - The Chinese New Year - The Curse of the Nian - Script
Readers Theater script. 20 characters. Learn how the Chinese New Year is celebrated in Modern times and the ancient Legend from where it all began!
Kid Reporters visit homes, festivals and parades to explore the Chinese New Year Holiday. Then actors perform The Curse of the Nian, which takes place in Ancient China. A horrible Nian comes every year to destroy a village until a mysterious old man comes to the village to help save it. Working with a brave Villager they scare the Nian away and cr
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1st - 6th
Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading passage where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
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5th - 6th
New year celebrations around the world - Reading Comprehension
4 differentiated New Year reading comprehensions.Learn about different global traditions in the New Year's Around the World Reading Comprehension. A wonderful resource to use with kids in the run-up to Christmas and the holiday season. Explore a range of exciting New Year's traditions from different countries with your class. This activity is a great way of helping kids develop their reading comprehension and information retrieval skills. Take a peek at the preview for a better picture of what i
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1st - 7th
The Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore Novel Study Unit
This is a zipped file with two secure PDF files for The Bread Winner by Arvella Whitmore. The resource is a low prep novel unit and includes a student PDF with all student activity pages that teachers can print as a novel study packet for reading groups. The second PDF has all student pages with teacher notes, answer keys, and student samples.The Bread Winner is a high interest novel study for upper elementary students. After gathering background information about the Depression, students identi
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Depression Era Novel Study Literature Bundle
El Año Nuevo / Nochevieja / Doce Uvas Lectura: New Year's
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in which students get a chance to see Colombia's New Year's traditions in the grammatical context of the future tense. The narrator is a 16-year-old boy discussing all the changes in his family's life in the coming year, his plans for tonight including Colombian traditions for New Year's Eve as well as a list of his resolutions. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with six reading comprehension questions, and writing practice to g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Naplan Persuasive Writing- Read Aloud and Mentor Texts
I am excited to present an unparalleled resource that will elevate your students' persuasive writing skills to new heights! Introducing "Persuasive Writing Texts" – 48 Convincing Pieces for Crafting Compelling Arguments.Overview:Resource Type: Instant Digital DownloadContent: Immerse yourself in a curated collection of 48 meticulously crafted persuasive texts, each tailored to address a diverse array of writing scenarios.Use Cases: Perfect for inspiring impactful debates, serving as exemplary te
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2nd - 9th
Aztec Empire Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Aztec Empire. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying the Aztecs.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Aztec Empire. There are 26 posters or car
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5th - 6th
Chinese New Year/ Lunar New Year: Reader's Theater - Grades 4,5,6
Explore the symbolism and traditions of Lunar New Year, with these 4 Reader's Theater scripts. Please see the preview!
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4th - 6th
Ruby's Chinese New Year Read Aloud Companion - Lunar New Year - Spring Festival
Follow along as Ruby travels to celebrate the festivities with her grandma - with the help of her animal friends!This package can be used with Grades 3-8 as the depth of discussion and length of writing assignments can vary depending on the age group. You might also want to ask students if they celebrate in their own homes and if their traditions differ than those mentioned in the book - many other Asian communities celebrate, although this book explores the Chinese perspective. Always preview t
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2nd - 8th
HOW TO READ CALENDAR
No Prep Print and Go WorksheetsReady to use printable worksheets which will teach kids to read calendar throughout the year.These engaging worksheets will cover:* Days of the Week* Write the Month* Months of the Year* Nick’s Weekly Planner* Calendar Time* Reading a Calendar* Fact or Opinion* Days of the Week Abbreviations* Months of the Year Abbreviations* Number of Days in Months* Writing the Date* Fix the Capitalization and Punctuation of the Dates* Write the Dates (in the Form: Month Date, Ye
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PreK - 6th, Staff
New Year 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages Activities and Questions
Welcome to an engaging and comprehensive resource tailored for the New Year 2024! This meticulously crafted package offers a diverse array of 30 pages brimming with rich reading comprehension passages, activities, and thought-provoking questions, specially designed for educators seeking to enrich their students' literacy skills.Key Features:1. Varied Comprehension Exercises: Dive into a collection of engaging reading passages curated specifically for the New Year. Each passage is accompanied by
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2nd - 6th
Let it Begin Here! Lexington and Concord outline, notes, writing (Common Core al
This thought provoking reading guide asks scholars to use a dictionary to define 6 words before reading. There is a graphic organizer to help scholars take sequential notes. And 7 comprehension questions, followed by an essay question.
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3rd - 6th
Ancient Persia Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient Persia. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Persia. There are 29 posters or ca
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5th - 6th
The Oval Portrait Unit (Close Read, Assessment, and Creative Activity)
I created this because I could not find a close read or assessment ANYWHERE that I like for Poe's "The Oval Portrait."This unit contains the following:1. A Close Read that covers multiple literary skills including analysis of setting, characters, symbols, figurative language, etc.2. A text-based assessment that isn't just recall questions3. A "Symbolic Portrait" activity where students apply their knowledge of symbols to create a portrait of themselves, a book or movie character, or an original
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8th - 11th
Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes - AN EVALUATION FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The Opinion Letter with the Novel HolesAppropriate for grades 7 to 9, students learn how to recognize and write a supported opinion using Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes.”The bundle includes: ❒ An activity sheet on “What is a Supported Opinion?” (with answer key)❒ Instructions on how to write an effective opinion letter❒ The evaluation which contains the instruction sheet and list of topics (that were selected for students of different needs. Students who are high achieving might select one of the
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7th - 9th
American Revolution Display Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Revolutionary War. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying the American War of Independence and U.S. History.NO PREP is needed!Included in this PDF printable resource:A timeline perfect for. Classroom displayA timeline research and sorting activityA close reading passage with comprehension questionsAn informational writing
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5th - 6th
MLA Source Summary Template
This resource provides support for all students, including English Learners (ELs) and students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It breaks down the works cited page in MLA format, helps students identify textual evidence, and assists with summarizing text.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
French New Year's Eve Reading fluency passages for beginners Lecture et fluence
New Year's Eve themed French reading fluency passages practice cards to improve your students' decoding and pronunciation skills. You will find a general progressive approach, using two basic reading methods : the Vertical and Expansive methods. Meant to be used as a literacy center. Ideal for beginners and independent study for active learners.You can encourage your students to practice independently their reading while using the Easel or GOOGLESLIDES™ guided readings. Visual cues and audios wi
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6th, Adult Education
HISTORICAL FICTION NEWSPAPER PROJECT
A unique book report project in response to a work of historical fiction. The project is designed to thoroughly immerse students in the historical period in question, and will stretch their skills in research, expository writing, and formatting. The packet includes 2 printable pages of guidelines and an assessment rubric. All pages are ready to be printed and handed out to students.
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4th - 9th
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