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Free literature resources for staff
6TH - 8TH ELA LESSON PLANS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CURRICULUM MAP READING / WRITING
A FULL YEAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA is planned, sequenced, and CCSS aligned, and I would like to share it ALL with you. Please enjoy this free scope and sequence, lesson plans, standards alignment, and smart map kit. You can use this sequence and all of the resources in this bundle even if you are on a semester, trimester, or any calendar schedule. Scroll down to SEE MORE FAQs.No purchases are necessary to use ANY OR ALL of the tools in this full planning kit. Your own resources will work perfec
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6th - 8th, Staff
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High School English Bulletin Board, Epic Opening Lines, FREE Classroom Decor
Need an eye-catching interactive bulletin board that’ll grab students’ attention?Don’t have much money or creative energy to spend on classroom decor?A solution is here! Just print these materials and follow the simple step-by-step assembly directions to create an eye-catching bulletin board designed to introduce students to some of the most compelling opening lines in all of classic and contemporary literature. Materials you’ll need:White and colored printer paperScissorsTape (or glue)StaplerCl
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
FREE Mentor Text Lists for Reading Literature Standards {3-6}
These are groups of titles that I have compiled based on books that have worked for me in teaching different 3-6 comprehension skills, strategies and Common Core standards. The lists include mentor texts ideal for teaching the following:
RL.1 – Questioning
RL.1 – Predicting
RL.1 – Inferring
RL.1 - Visualizing
RL.2 – Theme, Message and Lesson
RL.2 - Summary and Synthesis
RL.3 – Beginning, Middle, End
RL.3 – Characters Change
RL.3 - Character Conflict
RL.3 – Cause and Effect
RL.4 – Feelings, Sens
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3rd - 6th, Higher Education, Staff
FREE Mentor Text Lists for Common Core Reading Literature Standards {K-2}
These are groups of titles that I have compiled based on books that have worked for me in teaching different K-2 comprehension skills, strategies and Common Core standards. The lists include mentor texts ideal for teaching the following:
RL.1 – Questioning
RL.1 – Predicting
RL.1 – Inferencing
RL.2 – Moral, Lesson and Message
RL.3 – Beginning, Middle, End
RL.3 – Setting
RL.3 – Sequencing
RL.3 – Characters Change
RL.3 – Cause and Effect
RL.4 – Feelings & Appealing to the Senses
RL.4 – Words &
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K - 2nd, Higher Education, Staff
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To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee: Plot Diagram, Story Map, Plot Pyramid
To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee: PLOT DIAGRAM, STORY MAP, PLOT PYRAMID, PLOT CHART PUZZLE
Includes:
★Plot Diagram handout
★Interactive Notebook – plot diagram foldable and answer key
★Plot Diagram puzzle pieces
★Answer Key
The Plot Diagram is an organizational tool focusing on a pyramid or triangular shape, which is used to map the events in a story. This mapping of plot structure allows readers and writers to visualize the key features of stories.
Pass out scissors and glue/tape -color
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Shakespeare's Sonnet 18: Poetry Close Reading & Analysis FREEBIE
In this FREEBIE by Bespoke ELA, you will find a close reading activity for Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 that includes an answer key to the close reading questions. This activity also asks students to write their own Shakespearean sonnets in which they compare two things (or nouns) in Shakespearean sonnet form-- including 14 lines of iambic pentameter with a shift and rhyming couplet in question/answer format. A student poem example is included.This is a great addition to any unit on Shakespeare!Che
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Recess Queen Chit Chat Cards FREEBIE for Grades 3-6
Have you read the picture book The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill? It is a good one if you are looking for texts to share with students to help combat bullying in your elementary classroom.
The Recess Queen Summary: Jean wants to be first at everything and run the playground causing kids to fear her and call her Mean Jean. Everything changes when Katie Sue, a new students takes a new approach to Jean.
Your students will LOVE reading this rhyming, well-illustrated picture book.
I created
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3rd - 6th, Staff
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High School English Bulletin Board, Great Last Lines, FREE & Easy to Build
Need an eye-catching interactive bulletin board that’ll grab students’ attention?Don’t have much money or creative energy to spend on classroom decor?A solution is here! Just print these materials and follow the simple step-by-step assembly directions to create an eye-catching bulletin board that’ll introduce students to some of the most compelling closing lines in all of classic and contemporary literature.Materials you’ll need:White and colored printer paperScissorsTapeLooking for more interac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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FREEBIE- Willy Wonka/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Bookmarks
3 sets of Willy Wonka/ Oompa Loompa/ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Bookmarks. Each includes a quote from the book/movie. 4 per page. B/W & Color Editions included. Perfect to give students when reading this book in class or for March is Reading month. Enjoy!
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1st - 8th, Staff
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FREE Mother's Day Coloring Pages & Writing Prompts - Freebie (School Designhcf)
This is a gift for all my followers, the occasion is to thank everyone for following me. For me it is a pleasure to draw for you, thank you for appreciating my resources.I hope you enjoy these Coloring Pages (writing prompts) to celebrate Mother’s Day. Contains all of the images shown (as seen in the sample), with high quality graphics.This set is in Zip File - PDF format. All images were hand drawn by me.This set cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. SCHOOL DESIGNHCF TERMS OF US
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PreK - 6th, Staff
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Primary Handwriting Lined Paper Writing Templates Elementary
Thank you for looking at my worksheet FREEBIEThis product Includes 12 different templates! I created a few writing page options which are great for the various writing skills we commonly see in the classroom. All your students can have their needs met with a page. Print whatever you need :)This is a PPT file. It is EDITABLE. I invite you to reach out to me if you need help editing the document to meet your needs.Victoriavictoriagamarra77@gmail.com
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PreK - 8th, Staff
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FREE Mentor Text Lists for Common Core Informational Reading Standards {K-2}
These are groups of titles that I have compiled based on books that have worked for me in teaching different K-2 comprehension skills, strategies and Common Core informational reading standards. The lists include mentor texts ideal for teaching the following:
These mentor text lists are a freebie but also included in my latest literacy product that teaches students all the Common Core Reading Informational Text (RIT) standards called Common Core RIT: Comprehension Strategy Sheets for K-2 Readin
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K - 2nd, Higher Education, Staff
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Information About Reading Minilessons and Reading Workshop in Middle School
The key to a successful Reading Workshop at the middle school level is allowing students enough time for their independent reading. Allowing students time for independent reading allows teachers time for individual reading conferences and guided reading groups. Teaching whole class novel units will never teach students the reading skills they need to be successful in life or to meet the CCSS. Break away from whole class novel units and try out teaching your Reading Workshop with minilessons. All
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5th - 10th, Staff
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"Romeo and Juliet" PDF No Fear Shakespeare
This is a free resource of the "Romeo and Juliet" text in the No Fear Shakespeare format.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer for all narrative writing to allow students to organize their thoughts. It can be used for all grade levels!
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K - 12th, Staff
Tone and Mood
A handout / mini poster / reference sheet that illustrates the difference between tone and mood
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4th - 12th, Staff
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"The Crucible" Character Analysis Graphic Organizer Student Handout
This product is a character analysis graphic organizer student handout for The Crucible by Arthur Miller! It includes every character in the play and asks students to analyze them through 5 different categories:1. Character's role in story2. How character has changed throughout the play3. Positive/Negative connotation words to describe the character4. Struggles/oppressions they face or cause for others5. Students create a drawing of each character based on the description in the textThis product
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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We Love Reading Digital Clipart (color and black&white)
- 6 images (3 Color and 3 B&W)
- images saved at 300dpi in PNG files
For Personal and Commercial use
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PreK - 12th, Staff
If You Give A Moose A Muffin...
GREAT follow-up activity to the book by Laura Numeroff for "WH" questions, sequencing, recall, and temporal concepts! Students can draw a line from the moose to the associated answer, circle a response, or verbally identify the answer. Have fun!
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PreK - 2nd, Staff
Creating Discussion Questions About Literature
This free handout helps move students from writing basic, summary-based discussion questions to thought-provoking, analytical questions in response to literature. This resource is perfect for activities such as: Socratic seminarsWhole group discussionsBook club or literary circle discussionsThis is also a great resource for teachers who may struggle with creating open-ended questions for: TestsEssaysStudy guidesSocratic SeminarsEnjoy this free product which is ready for classroom use. Just print
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: AP English Literature Full Course Year Long Bundle | 3500+ Pages!
Christmas Play Script - The Grouch FREE PREVIEW
This is a free preview of the Christmas play script - The Grouch. The full play script is available for just $5.50 by following the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Play-Script-The-Grouch-5056417⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻A funny Christmas play that revolves around the town of Bootown, where all the Boos love Christmas. In fact they love Christmas so much it is all they talk about!However, a mysterious outcast lives to the North of t
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3rd - 7th, Staff
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The Color Monster Book Companion
This resource is meant to be an activity completed with students using Google Slides. This resource can easily be changed to a Powerpoint, PDF, or SMARTNotebook.These slides are a book companion for the story “The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas.
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PreK - 1st, Staff
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Free Easter Fun Activity Sheets - COVID-19, Distance Learning PERSONAL-USE ONLY
***PLEASE NOTE***- This product is an INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical items will be shipped to you.Please note, this free pack is available for personal use only. Commercial use is strictly prohibited. You CAN use this for your classroom, in for your OWN classes. You CAN use this for home schooling, for your students.You CANNOT share or redistribute the files.You CANNOT use this in products to be sold in stores or elsewhere.I hope you enjoy this free Easter Fun activity sheets pack! Any fe
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K - 3rd, Staff
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