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Reading Common Core W.7.9 handouts
Earth Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage - Plastic Waste & Pollution
Perfect for Earth Day! This reading comprehension passage explores the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment and our health. Teach students to write a nonfiction summary using the graphic organizers provided. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activity:✏️ 2-Page Informational Article - Colour & Grayscale“Why is Plastic Harmful?: The Effects of Plastic on the Environment and Your Heal
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5th - 10th
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Hatchet Novel Study - Hatchet Pre-Reading Activity - Hatchet Final Project
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Novel Study Unit - Wilderness Survival Guides - Hatchet Pre-Reading Activity and Final Project! In this Hatchet activity, students brainstorm survival tips, read about top ways to survive in the wilderness, and create their own illustrated survival guides!For the Hatchet Pre-Reading section of this activity, students read a variety of wilderness survival tips, then brainstorm and write about what tip they think is most important for survival in the wild. Perfect for a p
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5th - 8th
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Writing a Shape or Concrete Poem - Creative Writing - Mentor Texts
Make reading and writing poetry fun with this lesson for Shape (Concrete) Poems. After reading poems, students use mentor texts as models for their own writing as they take their creative ideas through the writing process with a focus on the six traits of writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions).The lesson starts with a “puzzling” warm up (using online links to Rebus puzzles); then, students read and analyze sample shape poems including "Seal" by Willi
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
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
A Long Walk to Water - Character Inferences & Analysis
A Long Walk to Water Character InferencesThis activity for the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park asks students to make inferences about both Nya and Salva's characters, comparing and contrasting, selecting evidence to support inferences, and writing an on-demand analysis in response to a choice of 2 prompts. Rubrics are included to make grading a breeze.This product includes:•Nya double sided character inference evidence log•Salva double sided character inference evidence log•Compare
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5th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Unit Teaching Package
Why Do We Write? Introduction to Writing Lesson
Start your year off by putting meaning behind writing. This lesson focuses on why we write, what we write, and what we need to do in order to write successfully. Students will be engaged in small group discussion, whole class discussion, guided notes, and will be assessed with a 3-2-1 Exit Slip at the end of the lesson. Please contact me on TpT if you have any questions!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:1. Google Slides to use while teaching the lesson2. Guided Notes Interactive Notebook Templates3. Lesson
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5th - 12th
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The Monsters are Due on Maple Street: Lesson + Activities
‘The Monsters are Due on Maple Street’ is one of my favorite dramas! Not only do students love the story, it just lends itself so well to understanding the elements of plot and how they connect with each other. Outside of content, the ideas in this screenplay by Rod Sterling are very pertinent for the world we live in. Students get to explore the nature of a group vs a mob, how people influence each other (sometimes for the worse), the consequences of not taking a stand, and the damaging nature
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6th - 9th
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AI Article #11 - ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #11 : "Students Made a Racist Deepfake Video of Principal" - This resource is article #11 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important information about AI in a simple and straightforward manner by
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Literature Response Bundle: Character Bottles, Lockers, and Notebooks
Product Description:Engage your students with the Creative Literature Response Bundle, a dynamic and interactive way to respond to literature through Character Bottles, Lockers, and Notebook projects. This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to foster creativity, critical thinking, and public speaking skills in your classroom. Perfect for grades 6-8, this bundle is aligned with Common Core standards and is designed to make literature analysis fun and meaningful.What's Included:Char
Finding Text Evidence: Evidence Catcher Graphic Organizer
Finding evidence and researching evidence for writing can be tricky. This graphic organizer and scaffolded lesson, with rubric, can help students prepare to write an essay, short constructed response, debate, or more. What is more important: individually or social acceptance is the essential question addressed. Reading The Outsiders? This is a great supplement to direct an essay at the end of the reading. However, you don't have to use that text. You can use this graphic organizer with any texts
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6th - 8th
AI Article #15 - ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #15 : "High Tech Minds: The Potential & Pitfalls of Brain Implants - Neuralink " - This resource is article #15 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and giv
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial intelligence Article#3 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #3 : “Of Course, Your Cell Phone IS Listening” - This resource is article #3 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important information about AI in a
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial intelligence Article#5 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #5 : “The Puppet Masters: How Internet Algorithms can be used to control what you think?”- This resource is article #5 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
AI Article #13 - ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #13 : "Artificial Affection: They Fell in Love with ‘Replika AI’"- This resource is article #13 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important informa
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Character Locker Literary Elements Activity: Creative Sticker/Decoration Design
Product Description:Unlock the depths of literary analysis with the Character Locker: Comprehensive Literary Elements Sticker/Decoration Activity! This engaging and creative product is designed to help students explore and analyze literary elements through hands-on activities and detailed short answer responses. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms, this includes everything you need to guide your students in connecting creative designs to textual evidence from their favorite novels.What's In
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6th - 8th
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Character Bottle Literary Elements Activity: Creative Sticker Design
Product Description:Unlock the depths of literary analysis with the Character Bottle: Comprehensive Literary Elements Sticker Activity! This engaging and creative product is designed to help students explore and analyze literary elements through hands-on activities and detailed short answer responses. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms, this includes everything you need to guide your students in connecting creative designs to textual evidence from their favorite novels.What's Included:Teac
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6th - 8th
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Character Notebook Literary Elements Activity: Creative Sticker or Doodle Design
Product Description:Unlock the depths of literary analysis with the Character Notebook: Comprehensive Literary Elements Sticker or Doodle Activity! This engaging and creative product is designed to help students explore and analyze literary elements through hands-on activities and detailed short answer responses. Perfect for middle school ELA classrooms, this includes everything you need to guide your students in connecting creative designs to textual evidence from their favorite novels.What's I
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6th - 8th
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Artificial Intelligence Article#9 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #9 : “Earning Points in Real Life: The Ups and Downs of China's Social Scores" - This resource is article #9 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives impo
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial intelligence Article#2 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #2 : “WHEN TECH TURNS SNITCH: YOUR ALEXA MIGHT SPILL YOUR SECRETS” - This resource is article #2 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. It is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is an absolute must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important informa
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial intelligence Article#1 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #1 : “AI EXPOSES A TEEN GIRL’S PREGNANCY” - This resource is article #1 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important information about AI in a simp
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial Intelligence Article#7 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #7 : “Google's CEO of Bard Admits he’s Surprised! - This resource is article #7 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important information about AI in
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
AI Article #16 - ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #16 : "The Metaverse: Where Fantastic Dreams Meet Hard Realities (Virtual Reality World)" - This resource is article #16 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI an
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Artificial Intelligence Article#8 ESL Reading Comprehension Conversation Writing
Article #8 : “Facial Recognition and Security: Pros and Cons” - This resource is article #8 of 16 of a Magazine about Artificial Intelligence. This no prep resource has reading comprehension activities, conversation questions, whole class pre-reading discussion questions with photos to activate the prior knowledge of students regarding AI, and a writing activity. This resource is for ESL, EFL & ELA students. It is a must-have resource in this age of AI and gives important information about A
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
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Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
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