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Free 8th grade close reading resources for Microsoft Word
Teach Characterization with Video Clips (Disney, Pixar, etc.)
By middle school, students should begin to develop skills in analyzing author craft. One of the easiest ways to introduce kids to the "craft moves" an author makes is through teaching characterization. The reality is that kids already understand this literary term on some level because they unconsciously pick up on all of the clues that an author or a text (be it book, movie, music video, or tv show) provides the audience. We inherently form judgements about characters as we engage with a text.T
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5th - 10th
Following Directions Test
This activity makes students perform close reading skills by following directions. This activity takes 5 minutes. Hand out the worksheet face down. Tell them they have five minutes to complete the test. The purpose of this test is to leave a lasting impact on students as to why they need to read all directions first. Great to do at the beginning of the year!
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3rd - 12th
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Book Club Permission Slip
This is a generic permission slip template for an after school book club that I made. This template works for most book clubs and after school clubs with a little bit of editing. It includes:
- Section for signature
- Date line
- Emergency Contact Information
- How student is getting home line
All of the sections that you will commonly edit are bracketed off, bolded, and italicized.
I hope you all enjoy! :D
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1st - 12th
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Kobe Bryant - Dear Basketball Close reading
Kobe Bryant's retirement poem with close reading questions. Answers:1. Personification is found throughout the poem as he gives basketball human qualities. For example "But because YOU called me" and "You asked for my hustle I gave you my heart".2. unscramble answer is IMAGERY.3. The theme of the poem is all good things must come to an end. 4. My heart can take the pounding, My mind can handle the grind AND From my mind & body5. Acceptance; And that’s OK. I’m ready to let you go.6. Use the a
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6th - 8th
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THE Best Sub Plan EVER
So, you've suddenly come down with a stomach bug? Or maybe all three kids AND you have a stomach bug? You need a lesson plan, and you need one FAST. Take advantage of the beginning of the school year to sure up your emergency plans with this fool proof design. These materials work whether your students are all Chromebook, or still stuck pushing papers. This could also be a great introduction for the students to Newsela! I use Newsela CONSTANTLY. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I enco
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7th - 12th
Paired Text: Nonfiction and Poetry
A paired text with pre-reading discussion questions and post-reading analysis questions. Amy's Tan's "Fish Cheeks" is a memoir and is paired with the poem "Masks" by Shel Silverstein. Both texts explore themes of self acceptance and identity.
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7th - 9th
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Social Media Pro/Con Articles and Notes
These articles work great with a unit on phone and social media use. Students choose 4 (out of 6) articles to respond to and take notes on. These can ultimately be used as sources for a discussion or Socratic Seminar, and/or an argumentative essay. If this topic is of interest to you and your students, consider our other materials on social media such as: our Film guide for The Social Dilemma to pair with this. Instructions on how to legally access the documentary even if you don't have Netflix
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Media Impact Unit
Literary Elements and Figurative Language Quiz
Use this 20 question worksheet as a quiz or diagnostic to see where your students are in applying their knowledge of literary elements and figurative language.Terms covered: Plot – 1st Person – 3rd Person – Theme – Symbolism – Protagonist – Antagonist – Conflict – Climax – Setting—Onomatopoeia – Simile – Metaphor – Alliteration – Hyperbole – Personification – Oxymoron
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6th - 9th
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The Monkey's Paw 3-Part Short Story Quiz
This 33-question multiple-choice quiz is divided into three sections that assess close reading and figurative language, inferencing, and vocabulary skills for the short story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs. This way, teachers can measure student understanding of various skills and provide mini-lessons as necessary.The story is a supernatural tale about an enchanted mummified monkey’s paw that grants its owner three wishes, but at a terrible price. It’s gothic theme and ongoing suspense throug
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7th - 10th
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Learning Target poster/label
This is a label for your classroom board, bulletin board, wall, or wherever you post your learning targets (also known as essential questions or objectives/goals for each subject). Print and laminate then you never have to write it again!!
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K - 12th
One page Fortnite mystery for middle school students to solve - The Blockbuster
the island could be in danger! someone turned a plastic rocket into a weapon! help the Elite Agent uncover who did this, with a set of clues.
based on the popular video game: Fortnite
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6th - 8th
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Intro to Argument Writing (Claims/Counterclaims/Evidence) Detective Mystery
This product is useful for introducing argument writing, specifically claims, counterclaims, and specific evidence. It is a fun detective mystery activity that not only encourages critical thinking but also works to build a complete argument.
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8th - 12th
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The Lady or the Tiger questions and annotations
Frank Stockton's short story The Lady, or the Tiger? on an editable Microsoft doc with question/annotation section. This version of The Lady, or the Tiger? is a lower level I use with my at-risk seniors, but can be edited to include the higher version of the classic story. This printable works well when reading the story so students are engaged throughout. I read this story with them before introducing a "dinner menu"/ choice board activity that we used as a final in our Project Base Learning sc
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Science Literacy: Can Eating Less Meat Reduce Climate Change?
Students often fail to make the connection between the science they learn in the classroom, and how it is be applied in the real world. This "Article of the Week" series follows Dave Stuarts's format and is designed to bridge that gap using real articles from reliable sources.The assignment asks students to perform a close reading, annotations, and to use evidence from the article to support a claim. It also asks students to reflect - giving them a chance to interject their own thoughts and opin
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Short Story Creative Project and Rubric
This creative project assignment was designed for a ninth grade English class, but could be adapted to a middle school ELA class as well. Students are required to choose an object of significance from a short story read and discussed in class (a list is provided on the assignment sheet, but can be edited). They must use basic materials at home to recreate the object, using textual evidence as a guide. Two different rubrics are included for grading flexibility.
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7th - 10th
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Lupe Fiasco "The Show Goes On" Hip Hop Analysis, Rap Lyrics Meaning Worksheet
This 10-question worksheet asks students to analyze the lyrics to Lupe Fiasco's rap song "The Show Goes On." Students analyze figurative language and summarize the work as a whole. They also cite evidence and express their opinion on the work.
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7th - 12th
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Dr. Seuss Quote Analysis
This activity asks students to analyze/reflect on a quote by Dr. Seuss. There are 12 pages, each with the same task but a different Seuss quote.
This can be used in a variety of ways, including independent, partner, or group work. The quotes are simple enough for younger students to read and discuss together, yet meaningful enough for older students to analyze further.
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2nd - 8th
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Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Active Reading Guide
The active reading guide can be used with the short story, Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes, however the reading is not provided. The materials can be used in conjunction with the reading of the short story to enhance readers ability to comprehend text at a deeper level.
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6th - 8th
Implicit vs. Explicit Details Practice
This is a formative assignment used to assess students understanding of implicit and explicit details. You can use this as a practice activity to complete in a whole group setting, or give it to your kids to complete individually after teaching them about these concepts. The passage is short and accessible for all students. Enjoy and let me know what you think! :)
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6th - 9th
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Let's Make Connections (Holes by Louis Sachar)
This is a very simple and fun activity to help students make Text-to-Self connections while reading.
This resource has an excerpt from Holes, by Louis Sachar, and asks students to connect their lives/experiences to the passage. Geared for Reading Intervention middle schoolers or even 5th graders. Very easy and fun!
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5th - 8th
Close Reading Practice Worksheet Four
Literary Text - Excerpt, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Great close-reading worksheet!Close Reading Strategies: Annotation - Pause Point Questions - Inferences - Questioning The Text - Citing Textual EvidenceNarrative/Memoir Writing Prompt Included!
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8th - 12th
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Character Archetypes Notes
This handout (which can be used as an Interactive Notebook page) is designed as a follow-up resource for a discovery activity on four character archetypes--hero, anti-hero, villain, mentor. It includes the definition of archetype, characteristics of each character archetype, and examples.
The corresponding power point ("Character Archetypes Power Point") and free activity sheet ("Character Archetypes Discovery") are available in my store.
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6th - 12th
"Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou Summary/Paraphrase Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer will help students break down each line and stanza of the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou. This can be used with TPCASTT or separately.The first page of the document is edited due to "inappropriate word choice/reference" especially for lower level grades. The second page is the full poem.
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6th - 8th
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First Continental Congress - Clozed Notes
This handout includes four warm up questions to help get students thinking about armies and soldiers. The questions spark discussion and provide scaffolding for future learning. Students will draw connections from this discussion/writing when analyzing how the colonial militia was able to beat the British army by using new tactics and a different type of warfare. The Clozed Notes section familiarizes students with the the First Continental Congress. Students will understand why this meeting was
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5th - 12th
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