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Christmas Language Arts Bundle for Upper Elementary and Middle School December

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This Language Arts bundle provides several products related to Christmas (listed below). These are great activities to keep students interested, but still learning! Each individual listing has more details and previews. INFORMATIONAL TEXTS:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Langston Hughes Bundle Poetry and Reading Comprehension Harlem Renaissance

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This bundle has several activities related to Langston Hughes. It includes a biography of Hughes, "Life is Fine" poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," "Harlem, A Dream Deferred," "I, Too Sing America," and Harlem Renaissance Reading Comprehension.

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English Language Arts, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Poetry Practice for Upper Elementary Middle School Reading Comprehension Bundle

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This product provides a poetry anchor chart and 11 poetry type identification using the chart. There are several poems with questions (listed below) for practice. These can be divided up and used over several days, or in centers. I've included a

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English Language Arts, Poetry

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Ruby Bridges Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Civil Rights Movement

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My students always LOVE the story of Ruby Bridges. They are always shocked to learn of how she was treated at such a young age. This passage describes the life of Ruby and her impact on school integration. Students complete a graphic organizer of

Subjects:

U.S. History, Poetry, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.75

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"Messy Room" Poem by Shel Silverstein Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product has a copy of the poem "Messy Room" by Shel Silverstein. 8 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. As an extension activity, students draw all the items mentioned in the poem. I've included a color and black and

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English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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$1.00

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Twas the Night Before Christmas history poem Reading Comprehension December

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Most students have heard "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," but do they know the history behind it? This product provides the history of the famous poem with 16 comprehension questions. In addition, there is a copy of the poem with students to

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English Language Arts, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$1.50

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Greek Mythology Daedalus and Icarus Poem Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product provides a copy of the poem, "Daedalus and Icarus" by John Bliven Morin. 8 vocabulary matching questions, 5 literary element matching questions, and 5 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. Includes: Poem8

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Poetry

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.75

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Paul Revere's Ride Longfellow Reading Comprehension Worksheet Revolutionary War

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Want to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts? This product features the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride" by Longfellow. There is a copy of the poem, text of the poem with 18 guided questions. Students sequence 6 events of the poem in a cut and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.84 MB)

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Jack Prelutsky Biography and Poem Reading Comprehension Worksheets Poetry

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This product provides a brief biography of Jack Prelutsky. Students complete a sequencing chart of events in his life and 6 multiple choice questions. 4 Prelutsky poems are provided with comprehension questions. My students always LOVE Jack

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.85 MB)

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Sit ins Reading Comprehension Civil Rights Movement Non-violent Resistance

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This product provides a background article and 16 comprehension questions on Sit-Ins during the Civil Rights Movement. In addition, there is a poem on Sit-ins and 8 multiple choice questions. I've included color and BW versions and a

Subjects:

U.S. History, Poetry, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (1.03 MB)

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Limericks Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product explains the characteristics of limericks. There are three examples and 13 multiple choice questions. I've included color and BW versions and a key.Worksheet that explains the characteristics of limericks.Gives three examples.13

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.95 MB)

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Poet Emily Dickinson Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This passage briefly describes the life of Emily Dickinson. 18 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding.Biography (1000-1100 Lexile)18 questions- vocabulary, matching, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.95

Digital Download PDF (1.41 MB)

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September 11th Poems Reading Comprehension Worksheet & Extension Activities

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Want to help your students better understand the events of 9/11 with poems? This is the product for you! There are two different poems and a list of extension activities for students (details below).INCLUDES:1st poem8 questions (multiple choice,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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“I, Too, Sing America” by Langston Hughes Poem Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product has a copy of "I, Too Sing America" by Langston Hughes. 7 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Poem by Langston Hughes with 7 multiple

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.64 MB)

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Poet Robert Frost Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Poetry

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This passage briefly describes the life of Robert Frost. 14 questions (sequencing and multiple choice) assess students' understanding.Biography (1000-1100 Lexile)14 questions- sequencing and multiple choiceColor and BW Versions Key included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (1.38 MB)

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Paul Revere Paired Reading Comprehension Biography & Poem

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This paired passage provides two products related to Paul Revere: a biography of his life and poem analysis. Each individual listing provides more details and previews. PoemIncludes:Text of poem (3 pages)Text of poem with guiding questions (18

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.25

$1.75

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Poet Shel Silverstein Reading Comprehension Worksheet Poetry

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This passage briefly describes the life of Shel Silverstein. 15 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. article (800-900 Lexile) 15 questions total- true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW versions Key included*I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.67 MB)

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Concrete Poem Example and Reading Comprehension Worksheet Poetry

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This product provides an example of a concrete poem with 9 multiple choice questions. I've included a color and BW Version and the key. INCLUDES:Poem with 9 multiple choice questions(author of poem unknown)Color and BW Versions Key includedPart of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.67 MB)

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Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day? Shakespeare Poetry Reading Comprehension

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This product has a copy of "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day" and 10 short answer questions. I have provided a color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:Poem 10 short answer questionsColor and BW Versions Key includedPart of my Poetry Practice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.00

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Ballad of the Triangle Fire Poem Reading Comprehension Industrial Revolution

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This product has the poem, "Ballad of the Triangle Fire" by Rubin. 8 multiple choice and 10 vocabulary questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Poem 8 multiple choice

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.25

Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)

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15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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