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Middle school close reading task cards for Microsoft Word
Book Club/Literature Circle Roles/Jobs for reading groups
These are Reciprocal Teaching Roles/Jobs. They are great for reading groups, guided reading and literature circles and book clubs.
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K - 12th
Fictional Point of View: First or Third Person?
This packet includes excerpts from 10 children's books, written in either first or third person. Students read the passages and determine whether it is written in first or third person by looking for key pronouns.
I use this as a follow-up activity to assess student understanding of the different points of view. I laminate the bordered passages and place them around the room, either on surfaces or taped to the wall. Students are put in pairs and given the worksheet. They then walk from passage
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Choice Board - 5th Grade TEKs Aligned
Editable Reading Choice Board. I created this choice board based on the specific concepts my class has a hard time mastering. This resource can be used as a supplement to your instruction or it can be used as small group work.
Character Analysis
Context Clues
Nonfiction Text Features
Persuasive Techniques
Making Connections between Texts
Poetry/Figurative Language
Theme
Summary/Main Idea
You can edit this choice board based on your class' needs.
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3rd - 6th
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SKIM SCAN CLOSE READ TASK CARDS
A package of 9 task cards on reading strategies: skimming, scanning, and close reading.This resource includes exercises on:Scanning images for informationSkimming classroom for main itemsComprehend passages to answer questionsPrepare questions based on passagesSummarize passagesScan for specific detailsTeachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading skills of the learners.Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs E
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS BUNDLE
Scholastic Guided Reading Short Reads Nonfiction Menu Level X
**Please note that this product is to be used with the Scholastic Guided Reading Short Reads Program. This means you must have access to the texts from the program. If your school has not purchased this program, this resource will not help you in your classroom. I am unable to refund the cost of this resource if you purchase it without having the Scholastic program. Thank you for your understanding!**
Scholastic Guided Reading Short Reads Nonfiction Menu Level X
This resource includes all of t
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5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Scholastic Guided Reading Short Reads Nonfiction Menu 6th Grade Bundle
To Kill a Mockingbird Task Card Differentiated Close Read (EDITABLE)
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter 5 Close reading activity Teacher Instructions
This is an EDITABLE common core aligned lesson that is designed to be used with Chapter 5 of To Kill a Mockingbird but could be modified to be used with any chapter of any text.
First, you will want to group students homogenously by reading level (lexile score, previous quiz grade, etc.). I typically group them in groups of four.
Then, you will assign a leader to the group. I typically assign this position to the st
Grades:
7th - 12th
Solar System Task Cards
Reading Comprehension of small scientifically accurate passages about the Solar system. Each task card has a small paragraph of information and a question, with a multiple choice question.The directions ask student's to write their answers in complete sentences (GASP!) So on the bottom of each card I included a sample sentence starter such as: "I hate writing in _______." I think you get the point, it gets them going to re-frame their answers. These task cards work on reading comprehension, wri
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3rd - 8th
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INFERRING MEANING WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
A package of 10 worksheets with answers on inferring meaning while reading a text.This resource includes exercises on:Inferring meaning to match proverbs with their meaning.Inferring meaning when the text says what it says.Inferring the meaning of anecdotes.Inferring meaning of selected phrases from a passage.Preparing inferential questions for a passage.Inferring implied meaning.Reading texts to infer meaning.Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading and writing skills of the lea
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS BUNDLE
Types of Irony Gallery Walk
Students read through the 6 different examples and identify which type of irony is being used, and justify their answers in a classroom discussion.
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6th - 12th
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Valentine's Point of View Task Cards Digital & PDF
These task cards are a Valentine's themed Point of View activity. There are small texts for each task card. You can use it as a practice or assessment. It comes in both pdf form to print and a self grading Google Form versions for what works best for your classroom. It uses the first person, second person, third person limited, and third person omniscient points of view. There is an answer key included.
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5th - 8th
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Literature Activities
This spread of choice activities for literature is perfect for short stories, class novels, and independent reading books. A variety of elements and skills are covered, such as focusing on character development, setting, conflicts, vocabulary, and more. These activities can be done at the start of a class, for homework, or for a project grade (if requiring multiple activities from the grid be completed). Perfect for middle school and high school students.
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5th - 12th
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READING COMPREHENSION: WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
A package that contains 10 worksheets with answers on reading comprehension. It includes worksheets on inferring, retrieval, determining, authorial technique, identifying, providing, and organizing material relevant to the context. Teachers can use these to enhance the comprehension skills of the learners.
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Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom:
✿ Early Finishers
✿ Tutoring
✿ Sub Tubs
✿ ESL Stations/Centres
✿ Holiday Work
✿ Small Group
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS BUNDLE
UNDERSTANDING TEXTS WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
A package of 10 worksheets with answers on understanding texts as a reading strategy.This resource includes exercises on:Distinguishing word, phrase, clause, and sentence.Determining the meaning of words and phrases used in texts.Finding meaning for clauses and sentences used in texts.Demonstrating knowledge of understanding texts in writing.Reading the extracts to find meaning.Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading and writing skills of the learners.Here are some other possibl
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS BUNDLE
Question Stems for Analysis
Students use this handout to help generate questions while participating in a Book Club to analyze literature. Note: Clipart for Cover image provided by Educlips with a commercial license (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educlips)Font provided by Kimberly Geswein Fonts with a commercial license(https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Kimberly-Geswein-Fonts)
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in:Â Asking Questions While You Read
Close Reading Accountability Checklist
Students use this checklist to self-evaluate their Close Reading skills applied to any reading assignment. This checklist notes the skills applied while reading and then looks at two levels of achievement.
Close Reading strategies included are domain-specific vocabulary, text features, text structure, comprehension, and finding textual evidence.
Students note how many times they read the text and score themselves on the level of effort they put in.
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5th - 8th
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Reading Strategy Bookmark- Customizable!
Print this bookmark to target a reading strategy support while students are reading!
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1st - 12th
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"A Christmas Carol" Choice Assignment
Let your students show their creativity while showing their understanding of the play "A Christmas Carol". Give your students a choice of the range of mini-assignments found on this choice board.
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6th - 7th
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Bookmark for marking text
This bookmark gives simple directions for marking any text.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Close Reading Bookmarks (to guide annotations)
This bookmark is meant to be printed on card stock or laminated for students to carry with them whenever they are engaging in a close read or annotating a narrative text. The steps on the bookmark are designed to get students to think about their own thinking (engaging in metacognition) while reading and to ask questions of the text/author. If students engage in the steps and annotate properly, they'll be pushing themselves towards higher level questioning and analysis of author craft.While the
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6th - 12th
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FREEBIE!!! Complex Text Scaffold Template
This is a 5 day scaffolded task that enables students to use a non-fiction complex text for multiple purposes. Students read the same text throughout the five days in order to: deconstruct, build background knowledge, relate grammar skills, define and understand vocabulary, and use Depth of Knowledge levels 2/3 for comprehension questions. The template can be used repeatedly for ANY non fiction text. Please be kind enough to rate this task favorably.
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1st - 6th
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My Reading Book: Reading Comprehension Homework Bookmarks
A perfect homework exercise to compliment reading homework. It is in the style of a bookmark and promotes parents to assist the children with reading comprehension questions. This is a word document that can be edited for your pupils. I have created three levels of questions for inspiration but can be adapted. This is an excellent template to promote parent-pupil interaction, whilst completing reading homework.At the end of each bookmark I have included a comment with my name and my bitmoji.
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1st - 6th
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Reading for pleasure bookmarks
My class use these bookmarks at home and at school during quiet reading to practice their VIPERS skills and to give purpose to their reading. They have before, during and after reading questions and can be used well for group discussions of books after quiet reading.
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2nd - 6th
Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth - lines from Act 1 Scene 7 translated
In Act 1 Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth uses various persuasive techniques to get what she wants - to convince her husband to kill King Duncan.
Here some of those lines are provided along with modern day English, to aid student understanding, prompt an exploration of the persuasive techniques used, or to spark a discussion over the relevance of Shakespeare's themes today.
Can be used for display purposes or as part of a warmer activity.
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6th - 12th
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Conversation Cards
These cards are to help guide students in group discussion, critical thinking, and personal reflection on text. They help build confidence in carrying on academic conversations that help team mates push each other with probing questions, affirm each other's contributions, and disagree with ideas, not attack each other. Common Core asks students to be high quality listeners and speakers. Just like other areas, middle school people need tools in which to grow and develop these skills. I have used
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5th - 8th
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