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Close reading resources for staff
SPORTS Bundle: Informational Text Close Reading Passages for BIG KIDS
Sometimes it helps to add some “star power” to your reading comprehension activities. I know for my sports-obsessed readers, nothing captures their attention quite like their favorite sports teams and athletes.With that in mind, I created these sets of close reading passages that feature several of today’s best NBA and NFL players. I've also included a set of baseball passages that feature the stories behind the most well-known baseball traditions.This bundle gives you a nice selection sports re
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4th - 7th, Staff
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case
Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Three Little Pigs Fairy Tale Fable Story Clip Art
This Three Little Pigs clip art set is great for fairytale stories, retell, sequencing and more. Create your own Three Little Pigs scenes with one of the three included backgrounds.You will receive 52 high-quality image files, which includes 26 color images and 26 black & white images in 300dpi png.This set is part of a larger Fables and Fairy Tales Clip Art BundleThis set includes:(2) Indoor backgroundsForest backgroundBoiling waterBoiling water with lidBrick houseWolf in chimney of brick h
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PreK - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Fables and Fairy Tales Story Clip Art Bundle
First Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions: Levels E & F (RTI +)
This reading comprehension packet is designed to help students work toward the goals of carefully reading Levels E and F text and thoughtfully answering comprehension questions.This resource is set up as a Perfect Pairing for TpT School Access (the subscription program specifically for schools). The passages are generally appropriate for use in the fall of first grade. To provide flexibility, for use in distance learning and/or a classroom setting, the following options are offered:1) A link fo
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1st, Staff
ELA Close Reading Bundle: 60+ Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of thematic and seasonal close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies all year long.This bundle includes 10 monthly/seasonal units, each with 5 high-interest passages with accompanying worksheet of comprehension questions. Multiple genres are covered every month, including fictional narratives, informational text, expository text, fables, poems,
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4th - 7th, Staff
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One Pager Templates & Rubric Bundle: 70+ Digital & PDF | Any Subject End of Year
This DITIGAL & PRINT Ultra Bundle includes 70+ templates and an all-purpose rubric! It works for all subjects in a range of activities: literary analysis, history study guides, science notes, concept mapping, and more! .PDF & editable Google Slides (w/2 video tutorials on how to add text.)What you get:- 70+ blank templates in a variety of designs (.PDF and Google Slides)40+ blank graphics for any subject8 cell phone templates for any subject bonus set11 comics templates for any subject b
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Paraphrasing Practice Task Cards
60 Inspirational Quotes to practice paraphrasing every day! Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!Perfect English bell ringer or task card activity for middle or high school students to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for CCSS-aligned reading and writing standards. Don't stress about creating engaging English Bell Ringers or Reading & Writing Activities to strengthen comprehension. Use these 60 in
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School
ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 6
Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 6These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This resource includes:• A high-interest reader’s theater script • Reader Response Questions• Context Clue Word Work• Summary Stra
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
The American Dream- Langston Hughes "I Too Sing America" and Walt Whitman
This product focuses on the theme of "The American Dream." It includes the following:
~The full poem from Langston Hughes- "I Too Sing America"
~ The full poem from Walt Whitman- "I Hear America Singing"
~ Annotation Strategies on the poem
~PARCC Aligned/ Common Core Aligned Questions for "I Too Sing America
~PARCC Aligned/ Common Core Aligned Questions for "I Hear America Singing"
~Two Writing Prompts
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Figurative Language Han
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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October and Halloween Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of October and Halloween close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 16-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• The Harvest Moon: Fictional Narrative (1080L)• Pumpkin Harvesting: Informational Text (1300L)• Costume Shirts Made Easy: Expository Text (1000L)• To the Bul
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4th - 7th, Staff
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January and New Year's Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of January and New Year's reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 18-page New Year’s close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions for Use • What is Close Reading? • Close Reading Strategies • Dear Journal: Reflective Journal (1010L)• The Ball Drop in Times Square: Informational Text (1010L)• How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Par
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
2nd-8th Grade Common Core Text Evidence Toolkit: ELL Strategies Response Sheets
100+ pages of intense instruction addressing 100% of the Reading Anchor Standards. Use the respective tools in this unit for implementation of common core state standards, close reading, text evidence, and standards based grading.In this product you will find:> Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates for Small Groups> Observation Templates for Running & Anecdotal Records.> Close Reading Strategy Anchor Charts Tools and Posters> Strategy Bookmarks> Small Group Lesson Plan Templates
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2nd - 8th, Staff
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End of Year Countdown: Famous Last Lines {Distance Learning Compatible}
Keep your energy and momentum going through the end of the year with this interactive, fun new twist on a last day of school countdown: famous last lines. The end of the year is the perfect time to analyze and discuss CONCLUSIONS and ENDINGS, so why not look at some of the most carefully crafted last lines from novels and films? Starting with 20 school days remaining, lead your class (or, better yet, choose a student!) through a quick activity each day as they rip off one piece of the chain,
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7th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: End of Year Activity Bundle for Secondary ELA
BANK ROBBERY MYSTERY - WHODUNNIT - IN-PERSON AND DISTANCE LEARNING
ABOUT THE GAMEThis is a simplistic and controlled whodunnit mystery. Union Bank was robbed and now students need to look at evidence and interviews and decide who is guilty.Almost every single thing in this file is editable. Sp you can adjust the language/cultural references as necessary. The lesson also works great as a debate class, as at each step you can have students discuss who they think is guilty and why. However, this is also great for any other language skill you might like to practice
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School
No Prep English Bell Ringers for the entire year! Students paraphrase 180 inspirational quotes to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for common-core-aligned reading and writing standards. Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!3 products for the price of 2!PRODUCT INCLUDES:180 Task Cards 180 Powerpoint Slides Google Drive link (Google slides) for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activityAnswe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
February and Valentine's Day Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of February and Valentine's Day reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Use this resource to incorporate engaging close reading practice with high-interest, February-themed topics...Black History Month, Random Acts of Kindness, Valentine's Day, and Ground Hog Day.This 19 page FEBRUARY close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions fo
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: February ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
Back to School Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of Back to School reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 16-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• The False Start: Fictional Narrative (1080L)• Back to School: Informational Text (1300L)• How to Have the Worst First Day: Expository Text (1000L)• The Night Before: Poe
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: Back to School ELA Activities for Middle School
The History of Valentine's Day | Cloze Reading
In this file you will find 5 short story texts about the Valentine's Day (Cloze Readings). I have included the pdf and the digital version. There are 45 pages and the theme is Valentine's Day. You can use this as a mini book or as simple worksheets. More specifically you will find the following:A short story about the Legend of Saint Valentine (3 pages)A short story about the Story of Cupid (2 pages)A short story about the History of Valentine's Day Cards (1 page)A short story about the History
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Valentine's Day Cloze Readings & Puzzles Bundle/Digital
The Story of the Nutcracker/ Cloze Reading Activity/ Seasonal / DIGITAL
In this file you will find the short story of the Nutcracker. I have included the pdf and the digital version. There are 18 pages and the theme is Christmas. You can use this as a mini book or as simple worksheets. More specifically you will find the following:A short story about the Nutcracker.Cover and back pagesShort story questions, fill in, multiple choice, questions about your students, vocabulary reflection time, summary and drawing, put the events in chronological order.Key⭐Interested in
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2nd - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Christmas Stories /Cloze/ Reading Comprehension Activity/ Digital
The Fairy Tale of the Beauty and the Beast | Cloze Reading Activity | Digital
In this file you will find the short story of the Beauty and the Beast. I have included the pdf and the digital version. You can use this as a mini book or as simple worksheets. For a closer look click on Preview! More specifically you will find the following:A short story about the Beauty and the Beast.Cover and back pagesShort story questions, fill in, questions about your students, vocabulary reflection time, summary and drawingCharacters traits & feelings worksheetsSheets about the Setti
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3rd - 5th, Staff
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Also included in: Growing Bundle: Fairy Tales | Cloze Reading Activity | Digital
Chronicles of Narnia:The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe CCQ Novel Study-CCSS
**The Most Rigorous Novel Study Assessments on the Market!**
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3rd - 7th, Staff
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter-Quizzes Bundle
Here are 150 multiple-choice questions divided equally over six quizzes on all 29 chapters focusing on characterization, point-of-view, plot, details, diction, imagery, syntax, figurative language, connotation-denotation, context clues, inference, tone, and theme. MCQs are based on the paperback version. ***If you love quality and price of this resource and want to help other teachers find it, then please select My Purchases, choose Ratings, and leave Feedback. The more ratings you leave, the mo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Atomic Habits Book Study
Take your high school English classroom on a transformative journey through the book Atomic Habits with this comprehensive unit! As an experienced high school English teacher, I understand the importance of providing educators with resources that foster collaboration, meaningful engagement, and clear learning objectives.This unit comes complete with a detailed pacing guide, allowing you to plan exactly how long each lesson will take to teach. With clear learning objectives and essential question
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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