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Study skills Common Core RI.8.1 resources
PARAPHRASING Lesson and Practice
When students are told to "paraphrase," many need a review of what that term means.This file includes board note pages usable with smart/prom/overhead or document camera, and coordinating student handout for reviewing paraphrasing with one article on a student friendly topic. It walks students through the steps for paraphrasing.Then there is a second article - a one page independent or group student practice, using the instructions reviewed on the first handout.A word search and a matching exer
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Bundle_10 World Affairs Current Events Articles & Activity Packet/Jan - Mar 2024
Enjoy 50% off current events articles from the World Affairs section. Content addresses events around that world that occurred from January - March, 2024. Each lesson plan includes target vocabulary practice, graphic organizers, literacy strategies, open-ended discussion questions, and a lesson extension for additional enrichment. Routine reading helps students build metacognitive skills. These skills enable students to think deeply, reflect often, and formulate original ideas. News stories pro
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CIVIL WAR BATTLE Tri-fold Research Report
Students will choose one battle of the American Civil War and research essential information about it. A list of battles is included. A detailed student hand-out leads them through the process. A page with teacher suggestions and instructions is included too.A tri-fold matrix (two versions of the outer page) is the final result. This has areas for date, location, and leaders on the outer page, and major events on the inner page. The inner page is one unit, and not divided into thirds.In addi
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Study Skills Escape Room | Life Skills & Growth Mindset Close Reading Activity
Get ready to level up your study skills and mindset with the Study Skills Escape Room from GATER Educator. This engaging activity features close reading passages and comprehension tasks to help your students develop essential life skills for a successful future.Close Reading CHALLENGES include:Informational Text- “The Importance of Good Study Skills for Students,” and “Powerful Strategies That Help You Learn!” Breakout Task 1- Plot an Escape: Vocabulary Word MatchBreakout Task 2- Check for Compr
Grades:
5th - 8th
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What Can You Learn about Black Cats? Reading, Note Taking, and Writing Packet
This 27-page packet begins with suggestions for enriching learning related to cats or other pets. It includes a 6-page passage about the black cats, including specific information about 10 breeds of black cats. This is followed by directions about taking notes using a Cornell note taking form. There are two different note taking graphic organizers. Students are then given parameters for writing a 5-paragraph essay along with another graphic organizer, a list of transition words, and 3 pages of l
Grades:
6th - 9th
Battle of the American Revolution: Tri-fold Research Activity
Students choose one battle of the American Revolution and create a tri-fold style research report for that battle. I have created two versions of a front page and one inner page for the tri-fold I include a list of battles and a rough draft page students may use to set up their information before putting it onto the tri-fold.
Directions for a class activity for posting the tri-folds is included as well.
I've used this with success for Civil War battles, but this will be new this year for the
Grades:
5th - 8th
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EDITABLE Mary Celeste Webquest | Guided Research Activity | Documentary Notes
Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE.There are three differentiated versions of the webquest worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one with only the suggested search terms, and one without prompts for more independent students.NEW documentary notes sheet for recording inf
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Homelessness Webquest Guided Research using 54321 Process (Differentiated)
Using simple countdown prompts to guide students, this resource allows your class to get on with research responsibly with clear starting and finishing points. This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.Supplement your unit on homelessness or social issues as either a classroom or a homework task.There are three differentiated versions of this worksheet - one with suggested search terms and foci for pupils needing support, one without prompts but including writing lines, and on
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Tips for Middle School Informational Text Set
This resource includes an informational text about tips for middle school (stay organized, homework, taking notes, studying, test taking and communication). It was written by a certified Reading Specialist, and is meant for students in grades 6-8. There are five reading comprehension questions based on the text (some questions include text evidence) and a vocabulary graphic organizer for students to complete. An answer key is included.For more informational texts like this one, check out my ongo
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Informational Text Set Ongoing Bundle
Study Skills - Presentation and Worksheets
A fun and engaging lesson on Study Skills, looking at revision, recall and exam preparation, amongst other topics. 1 hour PowerPoint, clip, worksheets, differentiated fully to three levels of challenge throughout. All our lessons are fully editable and easy to adapt for your learners if you wish.Many more inexpensive and free resources available at my store and at my website: www.ecpublishing.co.uk
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Study Skills + Test Success
Notes on Three Levels
Note taking template. Teaches students to think critically about informational text. Includes "surface questions", "deep questions", and summarizing. Two pages - one blank template and one handout with examples.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Term and Vocabulary Organizer for Informational Text Notetaking
I created this as a useful organizer for students who were learning history terms and new vocabulary.
Students use this as they read to document important dates, terms, and vocabulary specific to the reading.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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