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10th grade Native Americans literature circles for Gifted and Talented
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
Grades:
4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Literacy THINK Stations: An Alternative to Lit Circle Roles *REVISED*
My goal is to help busy teachers find engaging lessons by creating materials that include high quality, research based instructional strategies! Instead of having students only do one role during a lit circle discussion, station rotations ensure students interact with the text in multiple ways to deepen their understanding of the text. This resource includes directions for setting up stations, what to do at each stations, behavior expectations, accountability, a rubric, and a student tracking te
Grades:
9th - 12th
Accountable Talk: for Middle School and High School
50 DIFFERENT SENTENCE STEMS AND QUESTIONS WILL KEEP YOUR STUDENTS TALKING AND ENGAGED!! These Cafe Conversation Cards were created to help students learn how to ask thought-provoking questions and engage with classmates for an academic purpose. Simply make enough copies for each group, have students choose a question or prompt and then sit back and enjoy listening to your students take over the class! When the conversation fades, students simply read off of the cards and fill in the blanks w
Grades:
5th - 12th
Divergent Study Guide - Novel by Veronica Roth
39 printable pages with 390 questions about the book Divergent by Veronica Roth. Each chapter has 10 questions. One page per chapter for the entire book. 15 pages of thorough answers to every question. Take a look at the Preview to see a four sample pages of the Questions and Answers.
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Book Thief Part One - The Gravedigger's Handbook- Digital Google Slides
Guided activities and questions to develop understanding Can be used for distance learning or in-personSelect specific slides based on the needs of your students Book groups - individual work - guide for class discussionUsing textual evidence to support thinkingMaking predictions and asking questions based on quotes and chapter titlesStudents can respond individually or as they discuss in small groups or as a classClose reading and using context clues Identifying and understanding figurative lan
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5th - 10th
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Discussion Guides: Braiding Sweetgrass, Starry Messenger & Scientific Thinking
This Bundle offers a perfect "trilogy"...1. Discussion Guide for the book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererCopyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024. Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.2. Scientifi
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Death By Scrabble Close Reading Activities
Looking for an interesting short story?
Need a unit of activities to compliment a short story?
These activities require no prep! Just download the story and print the activities!
Charlie Fish's "Death By Scrabble" will have your students in deep discussions. The story lends itself to teaching many literary elements.
You will find yourself going in many directions with the text!
This unit of activities is enjoyable and promotes critical and creative thinking.
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Book Thief Part Two- The Shoulder Shrug - Digital Google Slides
Guided activities and questions to develop understanding Can be used for distance learning or in-person - Shareable link or in Google Classroom- Make a copy for each studentSelect specific slides based on the needs of your studentsMaking predictions and asking questions based on quotes and chapter titlesUsing textual evidence to support thinkingBook groups - individual work - guide for class discussionStudents can respond individually before they discuss in small groups or as a classClose readin
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5th - 10th
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Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER Background History Google Slide DIGITAL Intro-maps, music
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare.BL 4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be
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5th - 12th
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Read Aloud Intro SIGN OF THE BEAVER, digital Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This Google Slide lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical context background information for The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. BL 4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: please be aware tha
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5th - 12th
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Code Talker by J. Bruchac Historical Background Google Slide Digital Intro
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. BL 6.4GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be aware that YOUTUB
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5th - 12th
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Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO novel SIGN OF THE BEAVER photos, music ppt
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background context information for Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. BL 4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: … please be aware tha
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4th - 12th
36 Undated Sentence Starters for Literature & Current Events
Hello Fellow Teacher, This activity can be done as a bell ringer activity once a week or as needed. The colorful PDF includes the beginning of 36 sentences. Students will complete them in their own words. These sentence starters are related to a literary quote, a theme from a novel, or a current event. This activity encourages students to think critically and express their ideas succinctly. They can answer the questions in a journal, with a partner, and/or in small groups.Since the questions are
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO SIGN OF THE BEAVER photos, music, maps
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. BL 4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT:please be aware that YOUTUBE L
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Read Aloud Intro CODE TALKER, digital Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This Google Slide lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical context background information for Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac. BL 6.4 GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS ope
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Menu of Independent Reading Projects FREE Enrichment and GATE
Just say YES to the five C’s for gifted learners with CHALLENGES, CHOICES, COMPLEXITY, CONTROL over what and how they learn, and teachers who authentically CARE. Energize all readers with this project choice menu – FREE! Come back for over 200 lessons and units specifically designed for gifted learners.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Creating a Literary Mandala
This lesson includes everything your students will need to create a literary mandala. In addition to a student handout that guides them through the whole process, there is also a final draft template, and a short history of mandalas handout included. This creative and rigorous activity is great at the conclusion of an individual or class reading book!
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5th - 12th
Reconciliation Conversations in Graphic Novel, "The Outside Circle"
Looking to add diverse cultural experiences in your English or history classes? Conversation starters here help students to engage the graphic novel, "The Outside Circle."
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The story of one Aboriginal family and the challenges they face lends itself to deep discussions and high student interest. Find plot diagram graphics here, ideas to create an Inuit talking stick for facilitating more voices and 100 trigger questions – with answer keys for e
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
The Book Thief Prologue Guided Discussion Questions - Digital Google Slides
Guided activities and questions to develop understanding of Death personified as the narrator, color symbolism, and the exposition of the novelCan be used for distance learning or in-personBook groups - individual work - guide for class discussionStudents can respond individually or as they discuss in small groups or as a classClose reading and using context clues Possible student responses included for some questions Identifying and understanding figurative languageKey vocabularyQuote analysis
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5th - 10th
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Intro & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT template, SIGN OF THE BEAVER
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare. BL-4.9GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms, literature circles or book clubsH
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Classic Literature/Tech skills/Editing/Grammar/Reading
This is an AI stumper! If you teach middle or high school and would like your kids to work on the computer BUT NOT solve their prompts using AI or their neighbor, this is a great option. Message me if you would like a Google Doc direct share with your purchase.This tech challenge is embedded with editing prompts and plenty of reading needed to find the "Easter eggs" that prohibit the use of AI to solve these problems. It is great for gifted and talented students. The topic is classical literat
Grades:
7th - 12th
Native American Literature Analysis Bundle
This product includes a week's worth of Native American literature analysis, including a final independent reading analysis. Students begin the week by viewing a Native American storyteller. They, then, read and analyze two Native American creation stories. After this, they read and analyze all or part of the Iroquois Constitution. Lastly, they choose a creation story to read and analyze independently.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Color a Mystery Picture #9: Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes and Compound Words
Who doesn't like a good mystery?
I know that my students love a challenge and especially one that is fun. I love a challenge that peaks their curiosity, engages critical thinking, and reinforces a lesson!
Latin and Greek may be 'dead' languages, but they still live on in everyday words that we use in our reading and writing. Studying the Roots, prefixes, suffixes and even how compound words are used is both helpful and expands their minds! In addition, it also meets some core standards and sta
Grades:
4th - 10th
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