Common Core RL.6.3 activities for Easel Assessments

The Cay PowerPoint Introduction

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The Cay Introduction PowerPoint is an engaging and interactive preview of The Cay by Theodore Taylor. If you are reading The Cay, this digital resource introduces students to the setting, characters, plot, theme and vocabulary, and builds background knowledge needed to comprehend the book. Great book for hurricane season. Students can discuss with partners how they would survive on a desert island in severe weather. They can also write about this and share with each other. Then discuss how dif

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

...

Also included in: The Cay by Theodore Taylor Bundle - Novel Unit

Direct & Indirect Characterization Guided Notes, Task Cards, Test

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Lit with Lyns

Introduce, teach, & assess direct & indirect characterization with these standards-aligned activities. Start with guided-notes to introduce the topic. Then assess students with 10 short passages for students to determine the correct type of characterization. This resource comes in printable & digital format. Zero Prep unless you use printable version. In this case, all you need to do is print and go!What Students Will Learn:Using the STEAL acronym, students will be able to identify t

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.3

, RL.8.3

All Summer in a Day Short Story Activities and Close Reading

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Just Add Students

Your students won't stop talking about the themes of this story! "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury addresses so many themes that resonate with kids! Your students will want to analyze characters, motive, plot, and the concept of living on another planet. This unsettling story is great for middle school and high school students -- sure to bring up great discussion on bullying, compassion for others, and accepting newcomers. Perfect to teach at the end of the year.This resource includes:p

Subjects:

Reading, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Also included in: End of the Year Activities Bundle Grade 6 7 8 Reading and Writing

Independent Reading Activity: One-Pagers, Annotation Guides, + Bulletin Boards

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ELA Teacher Toolbox

Motivate your middle school students to read books for enjoyment with these flexible and easy to assess activities! Students practice identifying the literary elements and reading with a purpose! Students will identify themes and summarize the plot and conflict.Book Bistro is a research-based independent reading program that fosters a love of reading.It's essentially a high-interest, middle school book report that taps into the social nature of middle school students. The assignment puts the fun

Subjects:

Literature, Oral Communication, Reading

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

...

A Wolf Called Wander Novel Study By Rosanne Parry

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Lessons Your Way

This novel study of A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry is divided into 5 sections. Each section covers 25 -35 pages. This allows students to improve comprehension and writing skills while developing a love for reading. The units are designed to help reach a variety of learning styles. You can have students complete all activities or assign specific skills to individual students or groups.Easel Activity!Easel activity is divided into 5 sections. Each section includes the following:10 Comprehen

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

...

Types of Conflict Task Cards

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Lit with Lyns

This standards-aligned types of conflict task card resource is a great way to help students master this important skill. It also promotes reading comprehension. Students read short passages and determine what type of conflict is being used. ZERO PREP!Types of Conflict Covered:Character vs. SelfCharacter vs. CharacterCharacter vs. EnvironmentCharacter vs. SocietyWhat's Included:16 task cardsLink to digital versionSelf-Checking Easel versionAnswer KeySuggestions for Use:Station RotationsSmall Grou

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.2

...

Also included in: Types of Conflict Guided Notes & Task Cards, Protagonist v. Antagonist Bundle

The Mystwick School of Musicraft Novel Study

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Lessons Your Way

This novel study of The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury is divided into 8 sections. Each section covers 25 -35 pages. This allows students to improve comprehension and writing skills while developing a love for reading. The units are designed to help reach a variety of learning styles. You can have students complete all activities or assign specific skills to individual students or groups.Easel Activity!Easel activity is divided into 8 sections. Each section includes the following

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5