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Writing-essays Common Core RL.5.4 activities
Hound Dog True: a Literature Study
“Hound Dog True” is the story of soon-to-be fifth grader Mattie Breen. Mattie and her mother move a lot; the two have just moved in with Mattie’s uncle. Uncle Potluck is a custodian at the local elementary school and Mattie helps him with custodial duties in the weeks before school starts. This work of realistic fiction allows readers to connect with Mattie and follow her as she changes and grows.
In this literature study you will find a variety of resources to help your students read deeper a
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4th - 8th
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Paired Texts: Comparing Myths & Legends from Across Cultures
This BUNDLE includes both of the Comparing Myths and Legends packets including Medusa VS. No-Faced Doll and Icarus vs. Native American Legend.Here are the full descriptions:Icarus VS. The Warrior and The Eagle:This project asks students to compare myths and legends from two very different cultures, finding both the similarities and differences. Through this common core linked project, students will read two myths, one about the Myth Icarus, and the other a Lenni Lenape legend called, "The Warrio
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4th - 6th
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Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Black Boy Joy Part 1 resources
This is a thoughtfully crafted resource aimed at engaging fifth-grade students in discussions around diversity and equity through the lens of the book "Black Boy Joy." This resource provides a series of thought-provoking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection, fostering a deeper understanding of the book's themes. It serves as a valuable tool for educators and students alike, fostering a learning environment that values diversity, promotes equity, and instills a sense of joy i
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4th - 8th
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Elementary Novel Study Station Bundle: Lemonade War,Frindle,Hatchet
This is an incredible Package. You are getting so many of my best-selling time elementary novel stations for a great price: The Lemonade War, Frindle, Hatchet, Percy Jackson, Number the Stars, and The Tale of Despereaux. I just added A Wrinkle in Time and this is a growing bundle. Many of these novels are featured on Battle of the Books reading lists. Using Stations in your English classroom provides a wonderful opportunity to awaken your students with visual and kinesthetic activities based on
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3rd - 6th
A Long Walk to Water Digital Readers Notebook
In this digital readers notebook students and teachers will enjoy...* Activities, articles, and vocabulary for ALL CHAPTERS* Activities based on ELA common core standards* Fill-in-the-blank summaries* Link a read-aloud created by me* Articles to connect to the reading* Vocabulary
Grades:
5th - 8th
(Writing) Thesis Statement Practice Worksheet
(Writing) Thesis Statement Practice WorksheetPDF Download This "(Writing) Thesis Statement Practice Worksheet" includes an anchor chart that provides a breakdown and visual aid to introduce, model, and reference during skill-based instruction of the target skill (constructing a thesis statement that will effectively map out five-paragraph essay writing). This visual aid reflects a systematic, three-step approach for constructing a sentence that includes a strong claim and three pieces of rationa
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5th - 8th
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Ghost Boys BUNDLE Essay Prompts, Discussion Questions, and Vocabulary
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history. This BUNDLE contains vocabulary, discussion questions, and essay prompts with templates. ESSAY PROMPTS: 6 essay prompt task cards are a perfect way to enhance the reading of Ghost Boys by reflecting on social issues that connect to the novel. Essay templates are included as well as graphic organizers.VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: These vocabular
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5th - 11th
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The Family Under the Bridge Novel Study
Comprehensive unit study of Natalie Savage Carlson's The Family Under the Bridge. This packet includes a pre-reading activity on setting, higher-level thinking questions from each chapter (with answers), vocabulary broken into three sections, an ongoing context clues activity, a figurative language activity where students determine the meaning of specific similes and idioms from the story, and a follow-up personal response essay question.
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3rd - 5th
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Writing Activities with 6 Traits Writing Posters B
Up for consideration: Writing Activities with 6 Traits of Writing Posters BThis resource includes:• 3 sets of paired text (literary and informational) • 9 writing prompts: narrative, expository, and argument • 6 Traits of Writing postersThis product is Common Core aligned and focuses on reading and writing activities for grades 4 – 6. Students read a literary and informational paired
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4th - 6th
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Poetry Analysis: Langston Hughes Mini Unit
Poetry Analysis Unit using the works of Langston Hughes! Designed to teach students how to analyzed poems by using simple steps. The unit is scaffolded with an I Do, We Do, You Do format and includes a complete lesson plan with an assessment and extension writing activity. There is also a blank template, so the strategy can be implemented with any additional poems.
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4th - 8th
Interactive Vocabulary Unit Quarter 1
What does the research say about vocabulary instruction?
Research states that …one of the five essential components of reading instruction is vocabulary (Mancilla-Martinez & Lesaux, 2010), and that the continuous deficit in vocabulary knowledge…represents a major obstacle to academic achievement in vital areas such as reading comprehension… (August, Carlo, Dressler, & Snow, 2005). This vocabulary deficit is so large that it will take a multiyear approach of vocabulary instruction to sub
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4th - 8th
Literary Analysis Essay
This helps guide students to writing a literary analysis essay. There are different activities and prompts to keep students engaged and on task when writing.
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4th - 6th
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