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Vocabulary Common Core W.8.7 resources for Gifted and Talented
Divergent Novel Unit Bundle Common Core Aligned {Editable}
My comprehensive literature guide novel unit for Veronica Roth's "Divergent" is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and contains editable Microsoft Word versions so teachers can customize the questions, assessments, and activities to meet the needs of their students.
Contains the following files:
Divergent Chapter Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, Introduction, and CCSS Reading Graphic Organizers (134 pages)
-Questions covering every chapter; reading assessments; language/vocabulary-
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7th - 10th
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Internet Activities - Rockets, Space Shuttles, Satellites and Rovers
28 printable or digital internet investigations on space exploration. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search online for information about... NASA, space suits, accidents in space, animals in space (dog, monkey, rabbits, mice, spiders, flies…), people in space, rockets, the Apollo space program, space shuttles, SpaceX, going to the Moon, going to Mars, Luna 1, Sputnik 1, Explorer 1, Voyager 1, Messenger, the lunar rover, Sojourner, Chang’e 4, Hubble telescope, Chandra, satellites
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Space BUNDLE
Ransom of Red Chief 5-Day Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 5-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "The Ransom of Red Chief" that includes:
daily warm-ups
daily vocabulary activities
full text of story ready for annotations
character analysis
online technology activity for an O. Henry crime
point of view
3x3 activity
character study
Point of View writing activity
teacher ransom activity
research "O. Henry"-style crimes
video comparison
text-dependent questions
PARCC-style quiz
PLUS a numbe
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Raymond's Run 5-Day Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 5-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "Raymond's Run" that includes:
daily warm-ups (+template included)
daily vocabulary activities (with answers)
full text of story (with difficult vocabulary defined) and ready for annotations
silent tea-party activity
research and narrative writing activity (model included)
act-it-out activity
higher-order discussion questions
quick-write prompts
exit tickets (+ template included)
text-dependen
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Standardized Writing Test Preparation Bundle - Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Prep
Writing for Standardized Tests Bundle Lessons Include: Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Writing Leads and Writing Hook Introductions and Conclusions, 3 Argumentative Writing Lessons, 3 Expository Writing Lessons, and 3 Compare and Contrast Writing Lessons.Getting ready for standardized tests has n
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Monkey's Paw Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 5-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "The Monkey's Paw" that includes:
daily warm-ups
daily vocabulary activities
full text of story ready for annotations
character analysis
elements of fiction
online technology activity for fiction elements
figurative language qr code challenge
point of view
3x3 activity
character study
RAFT writing activity
clues activity
writer's craft
research on W.W. Jacobs life
video comparison
text-dependen
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Back to School - ELA Curriculum - 8th Grade Bundle
Back to School Lessons Include: Grammar and Vocabulary Unit, Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Public Speaking, Creative Hook Introductions, Argumentative Writing Lesson, Expository Writing Lessons, Narrative Writing Lesson, and Persuasive Writing Lesson.Getting back into the swing of things has ne
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8th
Ancient Egypt Project Based Learning with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
This Ancient Egypt project allows students to choose from a list of 21 different choices to research! Includes teacher directions, student directions, Egypt Project Requirements (one hundred point checklist), project idea list, project choice sheet (students choose their top four choices), topic assignment sheet (teacher assigns project to student from their choices), bibliography example sheet, and a peer review sheet for the research paper and for an oral presentation. Students can research to
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4th - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Essay Writing - Rubric - Outlines - Organizers - Bundle
Introducing compare and contrast writing has never been easier! This in-depth compare and contrast writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting a compare and contrast outline using a compare and contrast graphic organizer, developing similarities and differences, and writing a compare and contrast essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite compare and contrast passages as evidence. This lesson includes a compare and contrast writing rubric, a compare an
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Middle School BUNDLE
This bundle contains 557 printable activities for 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade students: frequently misspelled words, internet research activities, quotations, villains and heroes, ASL fingerspelling, taking selfies, discrimination and stereotypes, blindness, stealing, how to make people laugh, the purpose of school, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Martin Luther King Jr., Native Americans, Spanish missions, rock-climbing, geometry, adjectives and nouns, divergent thinking,
Grades:
6th - 8th
April Digital and Print Writing Journal Bell Ringers Warm Ups Activities
Print and Digital options! Keep your students writing every day! Quirky holidays, historical events, inspirational quotes, and mini research -- a different prompt for each day gives students lots of choices!Did you know that April is National Grilled Cheese Month? That's one of the over thirty prompts you'll find in this resource. Topics include trivia, historical events, silly/serious holidays, famous birthdays, and thoughtful quotes. This resource includes:Both digital and print versions3
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle Monthly Warm up Bell Ringer Writing Journal Prompts
January Daily Writing Journal Warm Up Bell Ringers Print and Digital
No matter what your year looks like, this is an easy way to keep your students writing! Engage them with daily journal writing with 31 January prompts that focus on quirky holidays, important days in history, funny/inspirational quotes, and research.Print or digital -- You'll get both!Did you know that January 7 is National Bobblehead Day and January 20 is Penguin Awareness Day? (Neither did I!!) Those are two of the over thirty prompts you'll find in this resource. Topics include trivia, histor
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle Monthly Warm up Bell Ringer Writing Journal Prompts
May Digital Writing Journal Prompts Warm Ups Bell Ringers
Print & Digital Versions! Keep your students writing every day! No matter what your classroom set up is. Fun and wacky daily prompts with open-ended creative prompts that encourage creative and critical thinking.Did you know that May 7 is World Laughter Day or that May 13 is Frog Jumping Day? Those are a few of the thirty-one prompts you'll find in this resource. Topics include trivia, historical events, silly/serious holidays, famous birthdays, and thoughtful quotes. This is what you
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle Monthly Warm up Bell Ringer Writing Journal Prompts
6th, 7th, 8th Grade ELA Word Wall ENG Spanish Writing Reading Vocabulary Posters
Create an ELA Word Wall and teach ELA vocabulary terms with simple definitions, examples, and visuals. Hang this English or Spanish word wall in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom. You can present every ELA vocabulary term in the included PowerPoint slideshow. Print these reading and writing posters in two sizes and clip together to form English or Spanish vocabulary cards! Plus, save time with this resource! The small posters are printed in the center of the page to eliminate extra trimming.
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6th - 8th
October Daily Writing Warm Up Bell Ringer Journal Prompt Print or Digital
Print and Digital Versions! No matter what your year looks like, this is an easy way to keep your students writing! Engage them with daily journal writing with 31 October prompts that focus on quirky holidays, important days in history, funny/inspirational quotes, and research.Did you know that October 4 is National Cinnamon Bun Day and that October 14 is National Chocolate Covered Insect Day? (Neither did I!!) Those are two of the over thirty prompts you'll find in this resource. Topics in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle Monthly Warm up Bell Ringer Writing Journal Prompts
Words with the Suffixes -al and -ive Reading Passage & Comprehension Activities
Make teaching words with the suffixes -al and -ive easy with these engaging reading activities! This resource includes a one-page passage full of words with the -al and -ive suffixes along with numerous engagement activities to get your students reading and spelling words with suffixes. Students will enjoy the fun activities and won't even realize how much they're improving their reading comprehension simultaneously! As a special education teacher, I create resources with students' unique learni
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7th - 9th
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Tell-Tale Heart 10-Day Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 10-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "The Tell-Tale Heart" that includes:
daily warm-ups
vocabulary activities
full text of story
links to online annotations
character analysis
exit tickets
figurative language
analysis of the "murder plan"
point of view
writer's craft
video comparison
performance assessment
text-dependent questions
quiz
jury trial
All answer keys and rubrics are included.
Don't forget to click on the "vulture e
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Animal Farm Unit Plan
End of Year Internet Research Projects (Grades 5-8)
This packet has 101 different internet research projects for middle school students. Students search for interesting facts about Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Madagascar, North Korea, Greece, Panama, Kenya, China, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Russia. Students locate postage stamps from foreign countries and illustrate them. Students explore the wild animals and people of Hawaii, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Texas, California and New York. Students find and describe coins from foreign countrie
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in:Â End of Year BUNDLE
The Book Thief- Lessons 1-3
This product includes the first 3 lessons in The Book Thief Unit. These lessons cover the prologue and part 1.In preparation for a comprehensive study of "The Book Thief," students embark on an exploration of World War II and the Holocaust, laying the groundwork for understanding through historical articles and activities. This initial session aims to provide students with essential background knowledge of the historical events surrounding the novel. Transitioning into the novel study, they conn
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in the Animal Farm Unit. Delve deeper into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these engaging lessons covering chapters 3 to 5. In Lesson 4, students will analyze persuasive arguments used by the pigs on the farm, honing their skills in argument analysis and persuasive techniques. Lesson 5 equips students with vocabulary strategies to tackle unfamiliar words in the text, enhancing comprehension. Finally, Lesson 6 explores the subtleties of tone and mood in litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Animal Farm Unit Plan
Internet Research on Reptiles and Amphibians
15 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Reptiles and Amphibians. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the alligator, tree frog, sea turtle, Komodo dragon, chameleon, rat snake, crocodile, bullfrog, desert tortoise, iguana, rattlesnake, anaconda, box turtle, cobra, and more. PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and downlo
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4th - 10th
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Compare and Contrast Essay Writing - Outline - Graphic Organizer - Movie & Book
Introducing compare and contrast writing has never been easier! This in-depth compare and contrast writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting a compare and contrast outline using a compare and contrast graphic organizer, developing similarities and differences, and writing a compare and contrast essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite compare and contrast passages as evidence. This lesson includes a compare and contrast writing rubric, a compare an
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Haiti - Internet Research
24 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Haiti. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of Haiti: language,customs,flag,coat of arms,coins and paper currency,mountains,rivers,wild animals,leadership and politics,national anthem,history,sports,famous people,and more...PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in:Â The Caribbean Internet Research BUNDLE
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