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6th grade close reading Common Core W.8.2b resources
High-Interest Informational Articles + Questions 1 Middle School Digital + Print
Informational Articles and Questions for Middle School Volume 1 contains 3 high-interest topics that are great for gaining interest and practicing analyzing nonfiction texts in your classroom. The topics Parkour, Ramen Noodles, and Self-Driving Cars will help engage your students and help them prepare for any Common Core State Assessment. Your students will enjoy reading and learning about these three topics because my middle school students picked them.These nonfiction text sets are perfect for
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Informational Articles Bundle for Middle School
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Paired Texts with Close Reading and Essay Writing - Middle School & High School
These 19 paired passages (using 39 texts) require students to use close reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing to help them prepare for standardized assessments. In each lesson, students synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas and themes across texts. With texts that vary by genre, time period, and author, this bundle meets the needs of diverse learners and provides scaffolding with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies.The following texts, which are available in
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6th - 11th
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Uglies by Scott Westerfeld: Reading Comprehension Questions & PowerPoint BUNDLE
This is a discounted bundle for two products:Close Reading PowerPoint:This 151-slide PowerPoint is aligned with Common Core Standards and is a great tool for guiding students through a more in-depth textual analysis of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. Each chapter is marked by a slide featuring a plot diagram and a summary of the action in that chapter. Additional slides review key passages and push students to deeper analysis, with a strong emphasis on making inferences, recognizing foreshadowing, u
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6th - 8th
Paired Texts - Close Reading and Essay Writing Lessons - Middle School Bundle
This bundle includes six of my paired texts lessons appropriate for middle school students. These lessons require students to think critically and synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas across texts. Each lesson guides them through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author; then, detailed before-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them construct connections between the texts. At the end of each lesson, students write a short essay.The following te
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6th - 9th
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave
COMPLETE LESSON PLAN for a Novel Excerpt Unit on Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave. ★A perfect accompaniment to HMH Florida Collections Grade 8 Textbook. Everything you need to teach an eight-day unit on part of the popular text! Overall Overview: This novel excerpt unit will expose students to part of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. They will learn about Frederick Douglass and his impact on American history. Students will practice usi
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6th - 12th
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The 57 Bus Dashka Slater Novel Study Curriculum Bundle/Answer Keys 100pgs
The 57 Bus novel study includes all lessons necessary for a successful novel study unit including 100 pages of solid curriculum, test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets, journal responses, etc. Your students will enjoy the rigor and creativity of this lesson built on best teaching practices.Featured:100 Pages of Solid CurriculumPhilosophical Chairs Collaborative Discussion: All worksheets includedEssayPromptOutlineRubricSelf-editRoll the Dice Activity Game-to be played once or multiple ti
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6th - 9th
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THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
TDA Practice Prompts for "Charles" by Shirley Jackson - COLD READ - Writing
I created two TDA prompts to go along with the short story "Charles” by Shirley Jackson. I plan on having my students read "Charles" on their own and then respond to one of the two prompts I created. The TDA prompts made mimic the TDA prompts commonly seen on state tests.Great for PSSAs, SC Ready, and other tests with a TDA section.
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing Skills Bundle
Test Prep Passages: Poetry Paired Texts - Close Reading and Essay Writing Bundle
Help students with their reading comprehension and literary analysis writing by using these "Paired Passages." These detailed lesson plans will provide you with everything you need to help your students meet Common Core English Language Arts Standards as they make connections between the poems and construct effective comparison essays.A variety of poems helps you differentiate your instruction and include the following texts:“To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet“My Last Duchess” by
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6th - 10th
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Leap Day (Leap Year) 2024 Activity - Text Structures (Printable or Digital)
This activity is a fun NO PREP activity to do to celebrate Leap Day 2024 (Leap Year). There is a digital resource (Google Document) and a printable resource (Canva) that contain the same directions and activity. This was designed for students in middle school, but could be used for upper elementary and high school students. In this assignment, students are asked to read 5 passages (5th/6th grade reading level) about Leap Day/Leap Year. The passages are designed to show a clear informational text
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 Bundle - Math, Reading, Writing, and Trivia
THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW (The Chronicles of Narnia): Novel Study Unit + Answer Keys
"Glory be!" said the Cabby. "I'd have been a better man all my life if I'd known there were things like this." (from Ch. 8) WHY CHOOSE "THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW"?"The Magician's Nephew" is a perfect choice if you're looking for a fantasy novel that exemplifies the typical characteristics of the genre. It offers an engaging story that is lively and positive, with a good dose of humor and fun. The plot is simple yet well-constructed, making it particularly suitable for middle school students. Additio
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6th - 8th
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Paired Texts - First Lesson and Those Winter Sundays - Essay Writing
Help your students practice close reading and essay writing by guiding them through two poems: “First Lesson" by Philip Booth and "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden. Then, facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems and practice writing literary analysis essays.This 20-page resource includes the following: explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading
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6th - 10th
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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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High-Interest Informational Articles + Questions 2 Print and Digital
Informational Articles and Questions for Middle School Volume 2 contains 3 high-interest topics that are great for gaining interest and practicing analyzing nonfiction texts in your classroom. The topics Legos, Energy Drinks, and Movie Theaters will help engage your students and help them prepare for any Common Core State Assessment. Your students will enjoy reading and learning about these three topics because my middle school students picked them.These nonfiction text sets are perfect for stud
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Informational Articles Bundle for Middle School
THE HOBBIT - End-of-novel activities (TEST, ESSAYS, COLLABORATIVE BOOK WRITING)
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
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Scaffolded Writing for Struggling and Non- Writers Volume 1
THIS IS A GROWING PRODUCT... BUY NOW AND SAVE!!! AS I ADD TO THIS PRODUCT, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE. IT'S AT A BASE STARTING PRICE RIGHT NOW.In education, scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.Instructional scaffolding is a process through which a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. The te
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3rd - 8th
Sherlock Holmes THE BOSCOMBE VALLEY MYSTERY Close Reading Study Guide
Sherlock Holmes THE BOSCOMBE VALLEY MYSTERY Close Reading Study Guide is ready for your students to enjoy a trip to Sherlock Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London. Here’s what you’ll find in your 40-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer to read the story online• a reproducible copy of the story• questions and vocabulary to use as students read the story• a vocabulary test based on vocabulary highlighted in the study guide• a test
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Sherlock Holmes: Conan Doyle Biography and "The Boscombe Valley Mystery"
Scaffolded Writing for Performance Tasks for Struggling Writers & Readers Vol. 2
This was $5.00 for the first nine hours!!! Coming next is Volume 1--I know that's backwards!In education, scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.Instructional scaffolding is a process through which a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. The teacher does this by systematically building on st
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3rd - 8th
Article Of The Week: The Thanksgiving Edition!
Article of the Week: The Thanksgiving Edition!I have been doing Article of the Week for several years with my classes, and feel like I have finally perfected it! I really feel like the AoW is the silver bullet of assignments - it covers so many standards (reading, writing, AND speaking + listening). It is rigorous, engaging and students feel genuinely proud of themselves when they complete a solid reflection. Additionally, once your students learn the format and expectations, this is a great ass
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6th - 9th
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Animal Farm: Chapter Reading Questions & Discussion Questions + Exam - CCSS
This resource contains sets of chapter-by-chapter worksheets and a final exam for reading George Orwell's novel Animal Farm in your class. Students will engage in reading comprehension questions and discussion questions, and be assessed with a 25 question test. There are worksheets for each chapter that can be assigned either independently or in small groups.Students will either need their own copies of the book or they can access it in the public domain online (a good example is "Project Gutenb
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6th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide | THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUSSEX VAMPIRE
Fog! Gas lights! Mysteries! SHERLOCK HOLMES must be close at hand. “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire” Close Reading Study Guide is ready so your students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London, and to the countryside in Sussex where Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Watson, investigate what seems to be a sure-fire case of a vampire in action. Here’s what you’ll find in your 32-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with links if you prefer
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5th - 8th
The Giver Novel Study, Unit Plan, Themes for The Giver Final Projects, Questions
Save 20% off with this exciting The Giver Novel Study for Lois Lowry's The Giver. This 4-6 week bundle includes a variety of fun and enriching activities that include everything you need to teach a meaningful Unit Plan for The Giver. This Novel Study forThe Giver includes engaging passages with discussion questions, 2 creative projects, paragraph writing activities, The Giver: final essay, and a final project. What is included: The Giver Chapter Questions Students complete a series of close read
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6th - 8th
Paragraphs and Pigs: Teaching Paragraph Writing with Humor, Standards-Based Unit
With the HUMOR and knowledge of five expert pigs your lessons on paragraph writing will not be a BOAR! This standards aligned resource helps students not only write better paragraphs through scaffolded, high interest teaching materials but also provides test prep practice and review concerning the following skills: main idea, topic sentence, unrelated details, supporting details, text evidence, transitional words, concluding sentence, narrow and broad topics, and paragraph writing. The mini un
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4th - 8th
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