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Critical thinking other (specialty) Common Core RL.8.10 resources
Twilight Zone “Number 12 Looks Just Like You," Analysis of Twilight Zone CCSS
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You,” a teen girl resists efforts to look, act, and think like everyone else around her. Issues
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Twilight Zone “Time Enough at Last” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Time Enough at Last,” a bookish man who wants only to be left alone to read survives a nuclear bomb blast and finally has
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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End of Year Fractured Fairy Tales w/ Readers Theater Reading Comprehension More
Five Fractured fairy tales for the end of the year. Activities including readers theater scripts, reading comprehension, literature response, interactive notebook, figurative language, fluency, plot diagram and other engaging activities. Science of Reading embedded in a resource that is Google slides, digital and print. Four teaching presentations, dozens of activities and an optional lesson plan. All with standards-aligned activities. Great standards check or review for the end of the year.Dif
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4th - 10th
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9 Fractured Fairy Tales w/ 7 Readers Theater + Units for Valentines Day
Nine new, original Fractured Fairy Tales for Valentines Day plus 6 in both narrative and Readers Theater form included. Great Valentines Activity. Stories, plus fluency, reading comprehension, interactive notebook, plot, structure, theme -- and more! All included in both print and digital.Each of these Fractured Fairy Tale Has the Following Work PagesReaders TheaterNarrative – The StoryModified Narrative Readers Theater Script Comprehension and Summary Compare and Contrast Character Traits, Mora
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4th - 9th
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Christmas Fractured Fairy Tales Readers Theater: Reading Comprehension & More
More than 14 Fractured fairy tales for December. December and Christmas activities including 7 readers theater scripts, paired text, interactive notebook, figurative language and engaging activities. Google, digital and print. Two teaching presentations, dozens of activities and an optional lesson plan.Several fractured fairy tales are Decembery without being overly Christmasy. Hanukkah now added. Activities and questions are standards-aligned and student loved.Fun standards-based fiction activ
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4th - 10th
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Detailed Hero's Journey PPT: Jung & Campbell Monomyth Cycle w/Analysis!
Highly visual, interactive 24-slide presentation w/custom transitions and animations, relevant graphics and hyperlink in final slide to brief youtube video w/modern-day examples on the monomyth archetype. Everything is done for you: easily modify as needed to provide relevant, contemporary cultural examples, as you wish! In this engaging PPT, you're purchasing:a.) An invitation at the start for students to identify prior knowledge of what makes a hero figure, including peer share time.b.) Learni
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MARCH Fractured Fairy Tales Reading Comprehension, Readers Theater St. Patrick's
Nine new, original and hilarious Fractured Fairy Tales (with Readers Theater) for March and Spring - St. Patrick's Day included. Stories, at multiple levels for struggles and advanced differentiation, plus readers theater, fluency, reading comprehension, interactive notebook, plot, structure, theme -- and more! Check out the preview. Activities standards-aligned!PDF and Google Slides print and go reading comprehension, figurative language (simile, metaphor, and alliteration), main idea, theme, s
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4th - 8th
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Virtual Escape Room: Summer Break Escape
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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Robert Frost Poetry Mini Unit | Poetry Analysis | Poetry Discussion
Work a little Robert Frost into your poetry unit! Whether as a standalone poetry analysis mini unit or an element of your larger poetry unit, my 6-day Robert Frost Poetry Mini Unit includes poetry analysis of Frost’s most famous poems, a biography of the poet himself, a class discussion on Frost, and a final assessment. ❤️Why you will LOVE this resource!Students will love engaging with one famous poet in this poetry mini unit. Whether as a standalone mini unit or part of your larger poetry unit
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Robert Frost Poems BUNDLE
Earth Day Fractured Fairy Tales Readers Theater: Reading Comprehension & More
Five Fractured fairy tales for Earth Day. Activities including 5 readers theater scripts, reading comprehension, literature response, interactive notebook, figurative language and other engaging activities. Science of Reading embedded in a resource that is Google slides, digital and print. Two teaching presentations, dozens of activities and an optional lesson plan. All with standards-aligned activities.Fun standards-based fiction activities for Earth Day featuring a fairy tale favorites wrappe
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4th - 10th
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men Test with Detailed Answer Key
Eeeeeek! This ideal assessment for Of Men and Men is filled with a variety of questions--including matching, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer--and is the perfect place for students to demonstrate their understanding of this popular novel. Critical-thinking questions also include grade-level literary terminology such as foreshadowing, symbolism, conflict, theme, and more. To make this test even more desirable, a detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Complete Lesson: John Steinbeck's "The Leader of the People" from The Red Pony
The activities in this file provide a complete lesson for close reading and analysis of “The Leader of the People.” This section of Steinbeck’s book The Red Pony can stand alone as a noteworthy short story for middle grades and high school. The text can be used to build reading skill and engage students in meaningful study of how characters develop theme. A set of guided reading organizers divides the story into five sections. Varied items prompt students to cite text evidence, make inferences,
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Contemporary Short Story "Everything Stuck to Him" Review (or Test) & Answer Key
Teachers will be "stuck" on this worksheet after they see how valuable and comprehensive it is. This printable provides students with a chance to thoroughly review this contemporary, relevant short story with 15 short-answer questions, including an inference chart, that will prompt an engaging discussion. This is a perfect individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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FREE! Virtual Escape Room: Marine Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.1)
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
 ...
Also included in:Â Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)
Fractured Fairy Tales LITTLE RED Reading Comprehension + Readers Theater
FIVE new and hilarious versions of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. Stories, at multiple levels for struggles and advanced differentiation, plus readers theater, fluency, reading comprehension, interactive notebook, plot, structure, theme -- and more! Check out the preview.PDF and Google Slides print and go reading comprehension, figurative language (simile, metaphor, and alliteration), main idea, theme, summary, paired text, interactive notebook, theme, character, text elements, character study and more
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â A Fractured Fairy Tale Bundle: Reading Comprehension & Fluency
DON QUIXOTE - Fictional Digital Stick Figure Research Activity (GOOGLE DOCS)
Studying a book, movie, or history story-line? Use this to analyze characters from film, literature, comics and more. Compare characters, categorize prototypes, or dive deep with heroes, anti-heroes, and villains. This is an awesome, one-of-a-kind, engaging resource with all sorts of applications, from ELA, literature, film, research, critical thinking, summarizing, character prototypes, hero's journey, and more. Designed for upper elementary, middle or high school.Easy to assign, differentiate
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4th - 12th
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Organizers & Worksheets for Elements of Any Short Story
These activities will help middle or high school students examine the elements of any short story. Each task is designed to build skill in predicting, summarizing, inferencing, or analyzing language. Choose those pages that suit the elements of a particular story or assign the complete set as a workbook. The complexity of the short story can determine the level of challenge for the activity. Most tasks can be differentiated for varied reading levels. A detailed teaching guide
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
"The Last Dog" Worksheet, Assessment, or Homework with Detailed Answer Key
This printable is the "pet project" for teachers who want to provide their students with a thorough review of this popular short story. Multiple choice, true-false, fill-in, and discussion questions highlight the characters, setting, events, and plot of this piece. This worksheet is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment. A detailed answer key is included.
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" Worksheet and Answer Key
Teachers will want their students "to go gentle into" this worksheet in order to get a comprehensive review of this popular poem. With 12 questions that address the theme, plot, moods, motivation, and tone, this assessment is so versatile that it can be implemented as an individual, pair, or group assignment or as a worksheet, test, or homework assignment. It's the perfect way to help readers to understand this profound narrative.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Five Fractured Fairy Tales Reading Comprehension and More
Five new, original Fractured Fairy Tales. Stories, plus fluency, reading comprehension, interactive notebook, plot, structure, theme -- and more! Check out the preview.PDF and Google Slides print and go reading comprehension, figurative language (simile, metaphor, and alliteration), main idea, theme, summary, paired text, interactive notebook, theme, character, text elements, character study and more. Plus a teaching Google Slides presentations to teach and compare and contrast the elements of
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â A Fractured Fairy Tale Bundle: Reading Comprehension & Fluency
The Adventure of the Speckled Band Graded Reader
This levelled story is an adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes mystery story, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" for students graded to an elementary + / A2 + level, perfect for readers who are developing their independent reading skills and ESL students. In this exciting action-packed story, a young woman comes to Holmes after her sister dies mysteriously in the night and now she's afraid the same thing will happen to her! This unusual case involves exotic animals, a Romani camp, a cruel stepfat
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Virtual Escape Room: Desert Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.2)
About Escape Rooms in general:These immersive experiences require students to collaborate effectively, unlocking puzzles and deciphering clues, fostering a profound sense of camaraderie and cooperation. Moreover, students are encouraged to unleash their creative thinking and problem-solving ability, approaching challenges from diverse angles—a crucial skill applicable to any academic or professional pursuit. Step into the realm of virtual escape rooms, where students embrace the exhilarating str
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
 ...
Also included in:Â Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)
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