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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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Story Starter Creative Writing Prompts BUNDLE Stories Without End
What's a story starter?It's just what it sounds like, a story that starts but has no end. More developed than a short writing prompt, this story prompt gives students the first part of a story that ends on a cliff-hanger. Because the story has no end, students will have to create their own drawing on their creativity. Even the most reluctant writer will find themselves sucked in with this deceptively simple method of getting students to write! Each story is also supported with questions and voca
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Springboard Unit 3: The Challenge to Make a Difference Interactive Notebook
This notebook is tied to CA Springboard curriculum for 8th grade students and can be used for any history or English class teaching about the Holocaust. Some slides are pulled directly from Springboard Online and edited to fit the slide style. Slides connected to Springboard curriculum will have a removable label for copyright purposes. Other slides are pulled from reputable education sources as supplemental, adjusted to fit the notebook and will also be labeled with their watermark. Any slides
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8th - 12th
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
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5th - 12th
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Hello, Universe Review: Chapter Warm-ups, Worksheets, or Quizzes with Answer Key
Teachers and students will say "Hello" to this comprehensive resource which can be used as warm-up activities, worksheets, homework assignments, or daily quizzes. An array of questions, arranged chronologically by chapter and page number, focus on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, inference, point-of-view, motivation, compare and contrast, and so much more. To make this printable even more attractive, a detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th
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Ray Bradbury: Eight Short Story Worksheets (or Tests) with Detailed Answer Keys
Here's the ideal way for students to explore the writings of this popular author as well as examine the predicted effects of technology on society. Included are worksheets (or tests) for "Sounds of Thunder," "Fever Dream," "The Pedestrian," "All Summer in a Day," "There Will Come Soft Rains," "The Veldt," "The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind," and "The Flying Machine." A detailed answer key is included for each as well as a bonus page that shows style commonalities in all stories.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Daily Mind Builders: Science eBook - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 145-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing science-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential sk
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5th - 12th
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Realism: Kate Chopin Stories-Worksheets or Tests with Detailed Answer Keys
Provide students with a terrific opportunity to use critical-thinking skills as they answer questions that pertain to seven Kate Chopin Realism pieces: "The Story of an Hour," "Regret," "Blind Man," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "A Matter of Prejudice," "Desiree's Baby," and "The Unexpected." Dotted with literary terminology, the questions provide a comprehensive review of these popular narratives and can be used throughout the month, semester, or year. Detailed answer keys are included for each
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Realism: Short Story Reviews (or Tests), Characteristics, & Detailed Answer Keys
It's time to get "real." This packet of Realism story worksheets and characteristics allows students to use critical-thinking skills as they answer questions that pertain to six popular pieces: "The Story of an Hour," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "A Wagner Matinee," "A Family," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," and "The Outcasts of Poker Flat." Enhanced with literary terminology including plot, setting, theme, irony, inferences, motivation, and more, the questions provide a comprehensive re
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Warm-Ups, Pop Quizzes, or Review Sheets
"Scout" out this 17-page treasure trove that contains a "Dilly" of warm-ups, pop quizzes, and/or review sheets. Listed in chronological order is a list of questions that pertain directly to the major events and characters in this popular novel. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bret Harte Stories: Worksheets (or Tests), Commonalities, & Detailed Answer Keys
This compilation is the mother lode of Bret Harte story reviews (or assessments). After reading "The Outcasts of Poker Flats," "The Luck of Roaring Camp," "How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar," and "Tennessee's Partner," these comprehensive worksheets or tests will "lasso" students into a full understanding of the narratives. Interspersed with literary terminology such as theme, mood, imagery, setting, inference, and more, readers will be able to "ante up" answers to relevant questions. Includ
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Long Way from Chicago: Daily Warm-ups, Assessments, or Worksheet & Answer Key
Teachers and students will go "a long way" with this comprehensive resource which can be used as warm-ups, worksheets, homework, or daily quizzes. An array of questions, arranged chronologically by chapter and page number, focus on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, inference, point-of-view, motivation, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and so much more. To make this printable even more attractive, a detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Season of Gifts: Daily Warm-ups, Assessments, or Worksheet & Answer Key
This is the perfect comprehensive resource to use for warm-ups, worksheets, or daily quizzes as students review A Season of Gifts. An array of chronologically-arranged questions, from each chapter, focus on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, paradox, figurative language, inference, point-of-view, motivation, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and so much more. A figurative language chart is part of the packet. A detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Their Eyes Were Watching God Warm-Ups, Pop Quizzes, Homework or Review Sheets
There's no need for teachers to keep "watching" for a comprehensive way to measure student understanding of this popular novel. Here it is. This 33-page print-out is a treasure trove because it covers the entire novel and can be used for warm-ups, pop quizzes, reviews, and homework assignments. Listed in chronological order, by chapters, the list of questions pertains directly to the major events and characters in this book and is the perfect way to evaluate and analyze material. A detailed an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Wednesday Wars Novel Study
Lead learners through Holling Hoodhood's 5th grade year at Camillo Jr. High with a novel study that will take your students' learning to new heights.Each assignment has all of the following components included: Comprehension Questions- The questions are designed to get students to think deeply, go back into the story to find textual evidence, and make meaningful connectionsVocabulary Study- Students are asked to make meaning of new and challenging words using the clues given in the textAnalysis
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5th - 8th
Saki: "The Interlopers," "The Open Window," & "The Storyteller" Reviews or Tests
There's no need to "hunt" for an assessment that is a "breath of fresh air," as this "fairytale" compilation of worksheets, tests, or homework assignments is the perfect tool for teachers to check for comprehension of these three popular short stories. Embedded in these printables are questions that include literary terminology (character, conflict, irony, inference, point-of-view, etc.) which intricately examines the essence of "The Interlopers," "The Open Window," and "The Storyteller." A f
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Judith Ortiz Cofer: Three Short Story Worksheets/Tests with Detailed Answer Keys
Teachers will say "gracias" and vote these printables as "muy bien" when they use these worksheets/tests/homework assignments with their classes. With a focus on Hispanic families, the critical-thinking questions relate to young protagonists who grow up as children of first-generation immigrants in the United States and who subsequently learn valuable lessons. These printables reinforce "Catch the Moon," "American History," and "An Hour with Abuelo" and are a perfect segue way into the study of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Number the Stars: Daily Warm-ups, Worksheets, or Assessments with Answer Key
Use these essential warm-ups, worksheets, or daily assessments to help students to "shine" as they review the most essential aspects of Number the Stars. An array of 60 chronologically-arranged questions, from each chapter, will keep classes focused on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, figurative language, inference, point-of-view, motivation, and so much more. To make this printable even more appealing, a detailed answer key is included.
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5th - 10th
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The Outsiders: Daily Warm-ups, Worksheets, or Assessments & Detailed Answer Key
These essential warm-ups, worksheets, or daily assessments will help students to be "insiders" as they review the most essential aspects of The Outsiders. An array of 75 chronologically-arranged questions, from each chapter, will keep classes focused on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, figurative language, point-of-view, irony, symbolism, and so much more. To make this printable even more appealing, a detailed answer key is included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roald Dahl Short Stories: Worksheets (or Tests), Similarities Page, & Answer Key
This compilation of three Roald Dahl story reviews (or assessments) is the perfect follow-up activity after reading "Beware of the Dog," "Lamb to the Slaughter," and/or "Man from the South." Interspersed with literary terminology such as theme, mood, imagery, inference, setting, and more, readers will gain insights about these narratives as they write answers to an array of relevant questions. Included is a bonus printable that delineates the similarities found in all three stories. A detailed
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Pigman: Daily Warm-ups, Worksheets, or Assessments & Detailed Answer Key
These essential warm-ups, worksheets, or daily assessments will help students to be "in the know" as they review the most essential aspects of The Pigman. An array of 50 chronologically-arranged questions, from each chapter, will keep classes focused on character, plot, setting, theme, mood, figurative language, point-of-view, irony, and so much more. To make this printable even more appealing, a detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Steinbeck's The Pearl: Review Worksheets or Assessments with Answer Key
Teachers will find this printable to be a "gem" because of the 50+ questions which focus on characters, conflict, theme, mood, setting, motivation, point-of-view, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and more. Divided by chapters, this handy worksheet or test is extremely relevant and easy to use. To make this assessment even more desirable, a detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dystopian Literature Circles for English Language Arts
This unit provides daily group activities for dystopian-themed literature circles. There are Monday questions, Wednesday questions, and Friday questions all themed around issues of power and self-sacrifice. I recommend having students answer these questions in blog format, such as Schoology, Google Classroom, Kidblog, or Moodle, but they could be answered on paper or any other way available to the classroom teacher.
There are also Tuesday/Thursday activities, which involve students reading thr
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6th - 12th
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