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Close reading Common Core W.7.9 worksheets
Song Lyric Analysis Lesson - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics -Digital
This song lyric analysis lesson introduces poetry analysis through the use of your students’ favorite song lyrics! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Song Lyric Analysis Lesson Plan:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint® & PDF✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Practice Close Reading
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6th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Essay Writing with Ex-Basketball Player by John Updike
Scaffold essay writing for your students with step-by-step directions including writing a claim, choosing the best text evidence, explaining evidence, and connecting evidence to a theme. Because the lesson uses gradual release of responsibility, it is excellent for your students who need the complicated task of writing a literary analysis essay broken into smaller segments. The lesson incorporates the poem “Ex-Basketball Player” by John Updike. First, students complete a close reading and analy
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Reading Comprehension Strategies for Middle and High School - OLC4O, OSSLT, OLC
Explore essential reading comprehension strategies with this bunded unit! Teach students how to make inferences, make predictions, interpret text features, and summarize narrative and nonfiction texts with the lessons and activities included in this unit. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 20% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Reading Comprehension Bundle:✏️ Making Inferences Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® & Google Slides®✏️ Inferencin
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6th - 12th
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Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics - Teach Poetry Analysis Through Song Lyrics
Teach students how to identify themes in song lyrics with this poetry analysis lesson! Guide students through an exploration of central themes expressed in songs. Includes slideshow lesson, informational handout, sample lyrics, application activity for any song lyrics, and a creative expression assignment with rubric. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Poetry Analysis Lesson:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPo
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4th - 10th
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Eleven by Sandra Cisneros - Lesson on Theme and Four Types of Conflict - Digital
Teach students to uncover themes in Sandra Cisneros’ short story “Eleven.” This lesson plan uses popular culture to help students differentiate between the four types of literary conflict in order to identify themes in literature. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson on Theme for “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros:✏️ Types of Conflict Worksheet - Digital & Print✏️ Identifying Conflict in Movie Trailers Activity - Digital & Print✏️ Conflict and Theme Wor
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7th - 10th
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Restart Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connect
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5th - 7th
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Dystopian Theme Super Bundle! WITH A BONUS LESSON!
This unit contains multiple lessons on theme in dystopian novels. My students read The Giver and are then allowed to select one of the following novels to read independently. They keep a reading log for their independent reading novel and write an essay at the end of the unit comparing and contrasting the development of similar themes found in both novels.Reading multiple dystopian novels allows students to explore different perspectives on common themes such as oppression, conformity, and socie
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7th - 10th
Hatchet Novel Study All Chapters Bundle Close Reading Writing Grammar Quizzes
This bundle is designed specifically for middle school students studying the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This engaging and thorough novel study helps students delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and strengthen their language and writing skills. Here's what you get in this awesome resource: Close Reading Questions Aligned to Literary ElementsCarefully crafted close reading questions encourage students to think critically and analyze the text. Questions are aligned to a quote
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5th - 8th
NonFiction Texts & Reading Comprehension Bundle - Argumentative Writing Tasks
Are you looking for a variety of middle school ELA nonfiction resources that contain engaging, rigorous, and differentiated materials? This non-fiction reading comprehension bundle contains 29 individual units and lessons, including close reading units, argumentative writing units, seasonal ELA bell ringers, and task cards.Each nonfiction lesson will engage students in critical thinking skills and collaboration around real world topics that are relevant to students' lives. Teachers will LOVE tha
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6th - 9th
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Bridge To Terabithia - CCQ Novel Study Assessment Workbook - Common Core Aligned
**The Most Rigorous Novel Study Assessments on the Market!**
*Download our FREE Preview to see for yourself.* CCQ Workbooks are proven, field-tested reading and writing assessments designed to provide accurate and authentic student data. Students, Teachers, Parents, and Administrators LOVE our challenging questions because they ONLY focus on the essential higher-order thinking skills needed to develop critical reading and evidence-based writing skills.
Since we are constantly field-testing
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4th - 7th, Staff
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CCSS Aligned Reading Graphic Organizers, Worksheets, and Templates for Any Text
Keeping students engaged with reading assignments—whether it's a novel study, close reading, textual analysis, or more—can be a challenging task, but teaching them the critical thinking and analysis skills they need is an important part of any ELA curriculum. These CCSS aligned reading graphic organizers, worksheets, and templates are great for teaching students skills like making inferences, finding main ideas, summarizing a text, identifying allusions, understanding figurative language, and mo
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7th - 10th
Engaging Close Reading Lesson
Transform your classroom with this comprehensive close reading assignment, "The Buzz About Bees"! This meticulously crafted resource is designed to engage students in the fascinating world of bees while enhancing their critical reading and analytical skills. Perfect for introducing the concept of close reading or as a rigorous review to prepare for state testing, this assignment is both educational and enjoyable.Why buy this?Engaging Content: The informational article on bees captivates students
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5th - 8th
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Thirst Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Thirst by Varsha Bajaj Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connectio
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5th - 7th
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Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Short Story Unit - Black History Month
Perfect for both Valentine's Day and Black History Month! This short story unit for Langston Hughes’ "Thank You, Ma’am" includes comprehension questions, literary analysis activities, assessment tools, close reading activities, and informational handouts. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount!⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Langston Hughes Author Biography Informational Handout - D
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7th - 11th
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Edgar Allan Poe Fact or Fiction: A No Prep Introduction to the Gothic Author
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce your students to Edgar Allan Poe..and even explore the mysteries surrounding his death? Then look no further! This no prep lesson includes a Fact or Fiction activity with a Canva presentation, a Fact or Fiction sheet for students to take notes, an article exploration to analyze theories relating to Poe's death, and an exit ticket writing for you to determine understanding. With fun graphics, intriguing facts, and interesting claims, this will be your cl
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7th - 12th
Langston Hughes Thank You, Ma’am - Symbolism Graphic Organizer - Analyze Themes
This graphic organizer explores symbolism in “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Teach students how to identify symbols and connect them to larger themes in this classic short story.Included with this Symbolism Graphic Organizer for “Thank You, Ma’am”:✏️ Symbolism in Literature Informational Handout - Digital & PrintDefines symbolism with common examples in literatureExplains how to identify symbols and connect them to larger themes✏️ S
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7th - 11th
Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Poetry Analysis - Text-to-Text Connections
Explore Langston Hughes’ poetry and make text-to-text connections with his short story, “Thank You, Ma'am!” This analysis activity includes three poems by Langston Hughes: “Harlem,” “Mother and Son,” and “I, Too.” Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Explore themes, symbols, and literary devices in these brilliant poems.Included with this Poetry Analysis Activity for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Three Poems by Langston Hughes - Digital & Print“Harlem”“I, Too”“Mot
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7th - 11th
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Distance Learning Packet: Middle School Reading Graphic Organizers & Worksheets
Keeping middle schoolers engaged with a novel study--or any reading assignment--can be a challenging task, but these CCSS aligned reading graphic organizers, reading worksheets, and reading templates ares designed to engage students and teach them the critical thinking and analysis skills they need. Specifically, the graphic organizers and worksheets are great for teaching students skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, summarizing a text, understanding figurative language, and mo
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6th - 8th
At-Home Novel Study Booklet
Engage and Inspire Your Students with Our Comprehensive Novel Study Booklet!Are you looking for a versatile and engaging resource to enhance your students' reading experience? Our Novel Study Booklet is the perfect tool for teachers and homeschool educators who want to foster a love of literature and develop critical thinking skills in students from grades 7 to 12.Key Features:1. Versatile Design: Suitable for any novel, this booklet adapts to a wide range of genres and reading levels, making it
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7th - 12th
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl: Printable + Digital Novel Study
This is a Printable + Digital novel study! It can be used for Distance Learning! Use this novel study in any or all of these ways! Maybe some of your students need a digital version and some need a paper version. If that's the case, we've got you covered!Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital ActivityOption 3: Use through Google Slides with a custom link, (instructions found on the 2nd page of the pdf novel study)With both digital options, students can type within pre-formatted tex
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4th - 7th
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Death on the Nile Novel Study-ReadingComprehension&Analysis (Chapters 13,14,15)
Engage your students with this comprehensive and educational Death on the Nile Worksheet based on the captivating chapters 13, 14, and 15 of Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel. Designed for students in middle and high school, this worksheet provides a deep dive into the intricate plot, compelling characters, and intriguing clues of the story, making it an ideal resource for English literature classes.This Death on the Nile Worksheet is an invaluable tool for students in school. It enhances
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7th - 10th
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Text evidence, close reading, multiple organizers, "Story of an Hour"
Textual evidence, close reading extensive practice, assignments, multiple organizers, model paragraph, copy of "Story of an Hour" CC & WIDA aligned
Knowing how to perform a close reading and use textual evidence to support a claim are criticial in the Common Core and in most state standardized tests. These skills are also fundamental to developing critical thinking.
This package is designed for middle school or lower secondary grades. I have used it very successfully with ELs at the WID
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Weeklong Short Story Unit: Jack London's "To Build a Fire" Unit Plan, CCSS
Guide your students through Jack London's classic short story, "To Build a Fire," with this thorough, weeklong short story mini unit. With four engaging activities, you'll have everything you need to help your students predict, analyze, discuss, and synthesize the themes, plot, and more of "To Build a Fire." Additionally, this unit plan comes with teacher instructions, rubrics, and a pacing guide to make your job easier and help you along the way.THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES"To Build a Fire" Pre-Reading
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7th - 10th
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Guided Notes that with StudySync 7th Grade DRAMATIC ELEMENT/STRUCTURE lesson.
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade DRAMATIC ELEMENTS & STRUCTURE lesson.Students can enjoy:Fill-in-the-blank guided notesVocabulary matchingReading checklistQuestions to consider while reading
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7th
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