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Higher education reading strategies homeschool curricula
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Mysteries of the Past - Easter Island and Otzi the Iceman
A high quality PPT - nearly 70 slides - describing various "mysteries" of the world - including the mysterious Moai Statues of Easter Island to Otzi the Iceman - a Neolithic man found frozen in the Alps in the early 90's. Great for high school and college - history/geography/ESL & reading/vocabulary. Also great for Sub plans. Slides can be utilized in the classroom or assigned for homework... great for home school students as well... Various questions and activities to activate the schema an
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hatchet Reading Log
Students track their understanding of the text and the dystopian themes by keeping a reading log for the book Hatchet. This download includes the directions, an example or the reading long, directions for annotation with an example, and the grading rubric.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
5400 Cumulative Class Project: Class Technology Initiative
5400 Cumulative Class Project: Class Technology InitiativeDear First Grade Families,Welcome to First Grade! I am so happy to welcome you and your students to our virtual classroom! This page will be a place for us to share our exciting adventures throughout the year. Please explore the different sections of the page at your convenience. If at any point you have any questions, you can comment on a post or send me an email! Written communication is often easiest, as I often have meetings during my
Grades:
Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Science of Reading Professional Development Book Summaries & Workshop Ideas
⭐✨Mastering the Science of Reading: Evidence-Based Practices for Professional Development⭐✨Unlock the power of evidence-based practices in teaching the Science of Reading with this comprehensive resource. Delve into the core principles of literacy instruction backed by five essential texts meticulously summarized for quick comprehension and implementation. Save time with concise summaries focusing on essential concepts. Implement evidence-based strategies immediately in your classroom. Empower s
Grades:
Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Science of Reading BUNDLE
The Giver Reading Log
Students track their understanding of the text and the dystopian themes by keeping a reading log for the book The Giver This download includes the directions, an example or the reading long, directions for annotation with an example, and the grading rubric.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Language of Composition (TLC) Quiz V1 Ch. 1-3 (or 4) Quiz & Retake (*AP)
Meeting Students Where They Are: Foundational SkillsHey there, teacher friends!As part of of my summer enrichment assignment, students read chapters 1 - 4 by Shea, Scanlon, and Aufses. The Language of Composition © 2012, Second Ed. ISBN: 978-0312676506 (OR the first ed.). Students read efferently Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 and take notes in the reading log section of their composition notebook. These chapters provide an introduction to rhetorical analysis as well as methods of annotation and expect
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
How to Write a Summary 3rd-8th Grades
After reviewing several summary resources, I've made a quick sheet to help students develop summarizing skills by scaffolding on their knowledge of main idea and details. There are still synthesizing skills required for the combination of beginning, middle and end events in the plot. However, this is a great template for building those skills regularly for summarizing chapters, sections, lessons or non-fiction articles. Feel free to print out many of these or adapt the questions to suit your nee
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
1984 Reading Log
Students track their understanding of the text and the dystopian themes by keeping a reading log for the book Brave New World. This download includes the directions, an example, and the grading rubric.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Brave New World Reading Log
Students track their understanding of the text and the dystopian themes by keeping a reading log for the book Brave New World. This download includes the directions, an example, and the grading rubric.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Color Coded Annotation Guide + Symbols for Close Reading/Comprehension EDITABLE
Teach your students to annotate! This skill will help improve close reading, increase reading comprehension, and build research skills.**Excellent for struggling and/or reluctant readers!****Excellent for Special Education students!**Terms of UseThis resource was created by Smartypants Writing Teacher, all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product to their students as long as the site is restricted to students by dom
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE Annotations + Cornell Notes EDITABLE
Mid-Year | Metacognitive Essay & Rubric | Student Examples | Support Documents
As teachers, we know that metacognition is essential if students are to continue growing academically. It's essential for all of us. In this bundle, I've included a metacognitive reflection essay assignment that I've used both in the middle of the school year as well as at the end of the school year. I particularly enjoy this assignment--even students discuss their own learning after completing the assignment--at semester time. It allows students to look back at everything they've both read and
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"How to Read a Book" Study Guide
One of the best ways to learn how to read analytically is by reading David Adler's "How to Read a Book". However, it is very long and, especially, high school and college students need a guide. These worksheets highlight the most important quotes from each chapter as well as guide students to determine the key points. Answer Key is included.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ESL English Language Arts Bundle Reading Writing Spelling Grammar Part of Speech
These 5 zip files includes worksheets on Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Sentences, Punctuation, Capitalization, Phonics, and more! Over 500+ pages to help students learn the English languageThe reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home scho
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Metacognitive Markers Book Mark - "Think Marks"
Great resource for helping students focus on critical thinking during daily lessons.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Reading Skills: Patterns of Organization Distance Learning
This lesson introduces patterns of organization found in non-fiction. It covers patterns of: time, listing, illustration, definition and example, compare and contrast, cause and effect, as well as transition words that signal each type of pattern. At the end, practice paragraphs are given for students to try to decide which pattern is being illustrated.Please follow me at: Patti's Pages
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle 2 Distance Learning
I Am Malala Parent Guide (Middle School Unit)
This is the parent/teacher guide that walks you through the entire unit and how to use the workbook and supplemental resources. Includes: Unit overview, activities around religion and geography, understanding the workbook, using supplemental resources, pacing guide for I Am Malala, and so much more.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: I Am Malala Complete Middle School Unit BUNDLE
I Am Malala Parent Guide
This is the parent/teacher guide that walks you through the entire unit and how to use the workbook and supplemental resources. Includes: Unit overview, activities around religion and geography, understanding the workbook, using supplemental resources, pacing guide for I Am Malala, and so much more.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: I Am Malala Complete Unit BUNDLE
Reading Skills: Critical Reading Introduction Distance Learning
Critical Reading: This PowerPoint presentation introduces elements of critical reading. It covers:* definition of critical reading* purposes for critical reading* fact/opinion* author's purpose* tone* bias* figurative language* denotation/connotation. This is a great resource for introducing these concepts. It gives examples of each concept that are easy for students to understand.Please follow me at: Patti's Pages
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Skills-- Critical Reading Distance Learning
The Language of Composition (TLC) Quiz V2 Ch. 1-3 (or 4) Quiz & Retake (*AP)
Meeting Students Where They Are: Foundational SkillsHey there, teacher friends!As part of of my summer enrichment assignment this year, students read chapters 1 - 4 by Shea, Scanlon, and Aufses. The Language of Composition © 2012, Second Ed. ISBN: 978-0312676506 (OR the first ed.). Students read efferently Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 and took notes in the reading log section of their composition notebook. These chapters provide an introduction to rhetorical analysis as well as methods of annotation
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: | AP Language & Composition | Skills-Based | Enriched | Pre-AP | PUSH
Motif Chart, Reading Strategy worksheet for secondary high school novel
Prepare for an analysis essay with this motif tracker! Find all the reoccurring words and visuals and evaluate them gradually as you read the text and the motifs evolve. A great strategy for students to practice close reading and to engage them in active, thoughtful reading that aligns to a summative assessment on motifs. Students in college-level courses could also benefit from this chart to help them prepare for a lit paper, though it is designed for grades 8-12. Creative Curriculum Co. creat
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
S.A.T. PREP! Connotative Vocabulary (INTERACTIVE)
Vocabulary Power with Connotative Precision is a 500-WORD INTERACTIVE VOCABULARY COMPENDIUM designed to help students prepare for the SAT / ACT. It uses colorful and captivating graphics to help create lasting images that reflect the best contextual use of the target terms. It also uses cloze strategies with built-in clues in a unique short story format that's designed to be memorable! This is an excellent classroom textbook and an independent student workbook!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Skills: Context Clues Distance Learning
This lesson introduces: examples, synonyms, antonyms, and general sense of the sentence. It gives the reasons for using context clues, meanings of the different types of clues, and examples with explanations. A great way to introduce context clues for critical reading and study skills.Please follow me at: Patti's Pages
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle I Distance Learning
Reading Skills: Organizing Ideas Distance Learning
Reading Skils: Organizing Ideas covers: *highlighting*outlining*mapping*summarizing*purpose of organizing ideas*tips and steps for each type of organization This is a useful presentation for study skills in upper elementary grades and beyond.Please follow me at: Patti's Pages
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Skills-- Critical Reading Distance Learning
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