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4th grade Common Core RL.8.1 handouts
Arthurian Legends Unit - King Arthur Projects - Knights and Chivalry Activities
A fully integrated English, Social Studies, and Art unit on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. This King Arthur unit or Arthurian Legend unit includes reading passages, questions, and activities on Lancelot, King Arthur, the Sword in the Stone, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the code of chivalry, and more! These make great additions to an Arthurian Legend Interactive Notebook. This unit can be done on its own as an English unit on Legends, but also makes an excellent complement to
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4th - 8th
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Christmas Day in the Morning Short Story Analysis for the Common Core
Pearl S. Buck's short story is one of a teenage boy's life-changing recognition of his father's love a few days before Christmas. The study applies the Common Core literary standards. The study includes:1. The story in blocked paragraphs with comprehension questions ranging from simple recall to critical analysis focusing on text evidence. (Includes flashback,dialogue, symbolism, simile, personification, alliteration.) The blocked paragraphing allows for close reading.2. Theme analysis focusi
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4th - 9th
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Fiction Notice & Note Signposts Doodle Notes
Engage students' whole brain while teaching this fun reading strategy! Doodle notes engage verbal and visual centers in the brain which helps students retain information longer.
Notice & Note Signposts are engaging reading tools that send students on a scavenger hunt through a text to make deeper meaning. These notes would be a great way to introduce the topic to your students.
Each signpost has its own notes sheet:
- Tough Questions
- Again & Again
- Words of the Wiser
- Memory Mom
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4th - 12th
Wonder Novel Study: Reading Guide + Chapter Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 12 sections, with each section focusing on 20-25 pages of reading. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual reading instruction. It is also ideal for tutoring or homeschool education.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it
Grades:
4th - 8th
Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers - Reading Strategies Notebook Projects
This reading response graphic organizer resource contains a variety of reading comprehension activities designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School. These reading graphic organizers are perfect for interactive notebooks and contain a variety of reading strategy based activities, including worksheets, foldable activities, and reader response prompts.These resources are perfect for interactive reading notebooks, guided reading practice, read alouds, language centers, or for comprehension check
Grades:
4th - 7th
RACE Strategy Graphic Organizer
This is a blank graphic organizer for practice of the RACE strategy. Use this for students who've already had a solid introduction to the RACE process and need additional practice, or struggling students who need the scaffolding provided by this table.
In this product, I use the terminology:
Restate the Question - "...because..."
Answer the Question
Cite Evidence - "In the text..."
Explain How Your Citation Connects to Your Answer - "This shows..."
This handout works well for 3rd-8th grade C
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3rd - 8th
The War that Saved My Life Analyzing Text and Balanced Literacy
This is a 2016 Newberry Honor Book by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. It is historical fiction set in England prior and during World War II. It tells the story of an abused, disabled girl and her fight for her own freedom from her life of abuse. I have read it three times now, and I love it more each time. This would be a great companion for any study on World War II because it describes the day-to-day impact the war had on everyday people. Included:1. Guided reading questions for each chapter.
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4th - 8th
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Literary Terms Interactive Notebook Pieces
This engaging interactive notebook covers common literary terms. It is intended for diverse use - multiple grade levels and abilities. It will specifically help meet literacy standards for middle school, but will be a good review for older students. The pieces are interactive. Students will need to fold and glue; stapling for a quick fix will work too. For a detailed look at the contents, please download the preview. It contains the complete list of literary terms covered, and their interactive
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4th - 10th
Citing Textual Evidence: Digital Handouts (Direct Quotes & Paraphrasing)
This handout that can easily be shared with students to help guide them through "citing textual evidence" by embedding direct quotes OR paraphrasing. This resource can easily be posted and shared with your students on Google Classroom or any other learning platforms! You can also print out and distribute this resource to your students if you are teaching in person! Pair this resource with...ACES (Answer, Cite, Explain, Shift) HandoutCiting Textual Evidence (Using ACE, ACES, RACE, RACES, or RACER
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Citing Textual Evidence BUNDLE
The Monkey’s Paw-- A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic tale of horror that every student will love. This study is intended to teach literacy standards. The study includes1. Text is divided for close reading.2. Questions are positioned by the appropriate text.3. The skills include:a. Defining unknown vocabulary.b. Analyzing dialogue.c. Analyzing setting.d. Characterization.e. Making inferences based on text.f. Analysis of the use of word choice and its effect.g. Analysis of foreshadowing.h. Analysis of sym
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4th - 9th
Echo Novel Study Analyzing Text
Echo, the 2016 Newberry honor book by Pam Munoz Ryan, is a magical work of historical fiction masterfully woven with fantasy.
The story follows the lives of characters from prior to World War II to post World War II. Students will love the story of characters who overcome adversity and achieve greatly. I love this book!
I have included:
1. Guided comprehension questions.
2. Analyzing specific text.
3. A list of vocabulary from the text along with definitions for easy access.
4. Writing
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4th - 8th
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DEAR LEVI: Common Core Aligned Novel Study
For Elvira Woodruff's well-written novel depicting the hardships and determination of people on a wagon train to Oregon, here are comprehension questions for each chapter in a variety of simple styles: cloze, matching, true/false, sequencing, cause/effect, and short phrase or sentence answers. ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED.Mid-novel essay topics are here as well as suggested topic sentences. A theme essay matrix is included too along with several possible theme topics. This aligns well with 6 + 1 trai
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4th - 8th
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(Reading) Effect of Setting Anchor Chart
"(Reading) Setting Anchor Chart"PDF Download The "(Reading) Setting Anchor Chart" provides a breakdown and visual aid to introduce, model, and reference during skill-based instruction of the target skills (to identify multiple elements of setting, to analyze the impact setting has on characters, plot, and social situation).
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Literature Anchor Chart Set
The Elephant's Child--A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
"The Elephant's Child" by Rudyard Kipling is the classic short story about how the elephant got his long nose. It is challenging text full of humor that students will enjoy.
I have sectioned the story into blocks with side-by-side questions for close reading and annotating as well.
Questioning the text is designed to lead students to think critically about the text.
Skills addressed:
1. Purpose of dialogue
2. Figurative language and its effect
3. Vocabulary analysis
4. Using text to supp
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4th - 8th
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English Language Arts Complete Reference Wall Bulletin Board Anchor Chart Set
English Language Arts Complete Reference Wall Bulletin Board Anchor Chart SetPDF Downloads ❤ Grammar ❤ Reading ❤ Writing ❤ Tech. Tips ❤ Perfect for teaching ELA in an Upper Elementary or Middle School SettingThis purchase includes: Thirty-nine (39) posters that provide a breakdown and visual aid to introduce, model, and reference during skill-based instruction of the target skillsDoodle-style Bulletin Board Letters: "REFERENCE WALLDoodle-style full alphabet lettering to complete your bulletin bo
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4th - 9th
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Book Response Journal - Independent
Unleash the power of imagination and critical thinking with our Independent Reading Response Journal!What's inside:45 Engaging Prompts: Dive deep into the world of literature with thought-provoking prompts that spark creativity and reflection.91 Pages Total: Every other page has blank lines for extra work space. Independent Exploration: Perfect for independent study, fostering self-expression and enhancing comprehension skills while reading.Book Club Catalyst: Use it as a jumping-off point for l
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2nd - 12th
ACE Strategy Bookmarks ACE Writing Strategy Short Response Checklist
Help your students conquer their short responses with these ACE writing strategy bookmarks. These easy-to-use ACE strategy bookmarks can easily be placed alongside a student's writing to keep them on track and to ensure they are incorporating the necessary components of a strong short response, and help students with their own self-assessment of their writing.Easy ways to utilize these handy ACE writing bookmarks: Students can glue these strips onto their notebooks Laminate bookmarks and hav
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4th - 8th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham (COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS)
This unit includes chapter by chapter comprehension questions only!!! Assignments based on the novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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4th - 8th
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Flashbacks, Foreshadowing, and More: Authors' Crafts and Techniques-Bundle
Buy 2 get 3 FREE as opposed to buying items separately [flashbacks, flashing forward, and sequencing all have a 4 star rating-the remaining 2 await reviews]!Help students understand their books better because they are not always in sequence! Students will study authors' techniques such as using flashbacks, foreshadowing, flashing-forward, sequencing, and developing background information with these 5 files. On all pages, students will finish sentence starters that define each element, then fin
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3rd - 8th
Using Quotes Correctly- Quote Sandwich
This visual and rubric will help students properly use quotes in their writing. The easy to read rubric will allow students to self reflect and peer edit.
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4th - 8th
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The Nutcracker Reading Worksheets
Transport students into the magic of the Christmas holidays with this illustrated retelling of "The Nutcracker" Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from grades 4 through 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season.This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:An illustrated carefully written retelling of the cherished storyTwo standards-aligned multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpos
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
New Year 2024 Activities Pack - Coloring Pages, Word Search & More
This NO PREP New Year printable activity has everything you need to start the new year right! Included: New Year word search, coloring pages, goal-setting, and more! This set works for younger and older students. You can use some or all of the activities!This product will be updated yearly! - UPDATED for 2024!ZIP FILE CONTAINS .PDF DOCUMENTS What's included:Word Search - New Year2024 coloring page - graffiti art2024 coloring page - block art2024 coloring page - bubbles and waves2024 Goal Setting
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2nd - 12th
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Little Match Girl Reading Worksheets Christmas Story
Transport students into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's bittersweet tale, "The Little Match Girl." Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in grades 2 through to grade 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the storyThree SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, seq
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
WONDER Character Traits Foldable!
For use with RJ PALACIO's WONDER.
Use the character traits foldable to have students identifying how an author presents a character within a text.
Students cut along the outside edges and fold the organizer in half. This super easy foldable cuts down on class time for creation- allowing the teacher to spend more time working with the content!
Space is provided for students to explore what "other characters think" and "what they think" about some of the main characters in the text.
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1st - 9th
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