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Adult education close reading centers
Emergency Sub Plans: Claim, Evidence, Bad Science
We are constantly bombarded with "clickbait" headlines making all sorts of scientific claims. Unfortunately, if it sounds too good to be true, or too crazy to believe, it probably is. Although it may seem that these headlines are harmless, they actually can carry some pretty heavy consequences for our health, actions, and decision-making. How do you know if a claim is true? Let's take a look at four headlines from different news agencies and examine the claims, evidence and science behind th
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Bundle (Set of 5)
BANK ROBBERY MYSTERY - WHODUNNIT - IN-PERSON AND DISTANCE LEARNING
ABOUT THE GAMEThis is a simplistic and controlled whodunnit mystery. Union Bank was robbed and now students need to look at evidence and interviews and decide who is guilty.Almost every single thing in this file is editable. Sp you can adjust the language/cultural references as necessary. The lesson also works great as a debate class, as at each step you can have students discuss who they think is guilty and why. However, this is also great for any other language skill you might like to practice
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Women's History Month | Reading Comprehension | Special Education
This Women’s History Month resource gives your students a chance to read about famous and influential women across history, all while practicing reading comprehension.We’ve included 10 different short biographies on a diverse group of 10 women / female-identifying leaders.Research around literacy supports students getting repetition and multiple opportunities to access the text. We’ve also included images for students to engage with the text in multiple ways.WHAT'S INSIDEResource GuideResource W
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Notice and Note - Signpost Picture Book Lists, PPT and Activities
This product supports the strategies outlined in the text Notice and Note - Strategies for Close Reading, written by Kylene Beers & Robert E. Probst.
Research has indicated that when a reader pays attention to the particular signals or “signposts” provided by the author within literary texts, depth of understanding and personal engagement with texts can increase.
This EDITABLE resource includes:
*A 27 page Ppt presentation that introduces and explains each signpost, has
activities for
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Walls The Glass Castle Memoir Nonfiction Unit High School English Common Core
Now Updated with clearer, more organized materials folders and suggested chapter pacing (mix of independent and guided reading) , this huge bundle includes weeks and weeks of lessons to engage and challenge high school readers and writers of all levels and abilities. 46-slide PowerPoint includes student-friendly directives and graphics (editable) Common Core-aligned Step-by-Step Unit Plan with: detailed daily lessons, do nows, homework, discussion & writing prompts, entrance and exit slips,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls Memoir Reading & Writing ELA Mega Pack
Left & Right Annotations
Done with gotcha quizzes, question lists, and novel packets?Ready for a more authentic reading experience for your classes but still want to be able to assess students' comprehension and analysis skills?The solution: Left & Right Annotations.Easy to memorize and instantly applicable, this slide deck includes student testimonies, Left & Right Annotations samples, and a slide to present as students become accustomed to this simple, any-subject annotation method.Use it with or without TQE!N
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fake News Media Bias Close Reading Comprehension Passage with Tasks & Questions
Read, respond and think critically about fake news and learn more about media bias and how it shapes our thoughts and perceptions. An important addition to any media literacy unit or ELL curriculum, this reading comprehension passage uses scaffolded reading and response questions to explore what is ‘real’ and what is ‘fake’ when it comes to the news and media we consume. Students in your English language classes will love how this reading package combines the worlds of media bias with English re
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Artificial Intelligence Close Reading Passage with Text-Dependent Questions
Create future-proof learners with this captivating artificial intelligence reading comprehension resource, designed to enhance students' understanding of this cutting-edge technology. Dive into a thought-provoking reading passage that delves into the intricacies of AI, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in your late middle and early high school learners. Encourage lively discussions and intellectual exploration of personhood and ethics around artificial intelligence technology, em
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7th - 9th, Adult Education
High Interest Reading Comprehension Passages, Short Stories, Texts, Grades 6-11
Are you struggling to find high interest and effective close reading comprehension resources for your middle and high school ELL/ESL students? Look no further! This massive, discounted close reading comprehension bundle with high interest material provides you with a powerful toolbox of reading passages, short stories and texts catering to a diverse range of topics and skill levels. Activities and tasks help to build critical reading skills and the topics ensure your students have something they
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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National Hispanic Heritage Month | Reading Comprehension | Special Education
This National Hispanic Heritage Month Heritage Month resource gives your students a chance to read more about Hispanic and Latinx/Latino/Latin@-American leaders from a wide range of professions and fields, all while practicing reading comprehension.We’ve included 10 different short biographies on a diverse array of leaders past and present.Research around literacy supports students getting repetition and multiple opportunities to access the text. We’ve also included images for students to engage
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Author's Style Writing Activities (Upper Levels)
All writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 18 page presentation for upper level learners will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time!
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Checklist for Authors Handout
Definitions for Author's Style .
Examples of Famous Novels and Poems to Analyze
Quotes
Extra Style Analysis Activities
Author's Style Workshopping Handout
Term
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Motorcycles and Sweetgrass - Novel Study and Text Analysis
This unit can be taught in tandem with the text Motorcycles & Sweetgrass, written by Drew Hayden Taylor in 2011.I have used this resource alongside the text for my grade 11 university and college level First Nations English classes. It was taught over about 10 weeks.Included:Pre-reading work, to provide some background, context and social/historical significance to the story prior to reading. This includes looking at the epigraph of the text both before and after completion. Basic comprehens
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Digital Literacy Non-Fiction Close Reading Passages with Text-Dependence Tasks
Don’t leave your ESL and ELL students behind when it comes to digital literacy. This bundle of resources will help you build stronger digital literacy skills in your ELL and ESL high school students so they can navigate the digital landscape with ease. Use this bundle to build digital citizens that know how to separate fact from fiction, understand empathy while socializing online, and use technology responsibly. You’ll love how this bundle gets your students thinking about their online world di
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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El Ecoturismo | Pre and AP | Not just for Earth Day | Día de la Tierra
El Ecoturismo is a content rich and engaging lesson created for mid and intermediate students preparing for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.Click HERE to see a Video Preview.El Ecoturismo has been formatted as Google Slides™, is appropriate for Homeschool, Activity Centers and Classrooms and includes the following:30 visually appealing slides to guide the teacher as facilitator in delivering this practice.the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching for this particular resource.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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AAPI Heritage Month | Reading Comprehension | Special Education
This Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month resource gives your students a chance to read more about Asian American leaders from a wide range of professions and fields, all while practicing reading comprehension.We’ve included 10 different short biographies on a diverse array of leaders past and present.Research around literacy supports students getting repetition and multiple opportunities to access the text. We’ve also included images for students to engage with the text in mult
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Nanotechnology Close Reading Passage with Text-Dependent Questions & Activities
Bring the world of nanotechnology into focus with this engaging reading comprehension resource, designed to enhance students' understanding of this cutting-edge technology. An immersive exploration of the world of nanotechnology, this reading comprehension resource is designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills in your late middle and early high school learners. Encourage lively discussions and intellectual exploration of hive-mind and the reducing size of the microchip, empowerin
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7th - 9th, Adult Education
Dear Basketball by Kobe Bryant (Comprehension Questions)
In 2015, Bryant announced his retirement through “Player’s Tribune” in a poem titled “Dear Basketball.” In the poem, Bryant shares his love for the sport with the world. Bryant later earned an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for “Dear Basketball” in 2018.Students will have fun reading Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" letter and answering these comprehension questions. There are many skills included with this activity! This could be used as a station assignment, classwork, homework, sc
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamlet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Hamlet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instantly und
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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El Ecoturismo | Novice Mid + | Not just for Earth Day | Día de la Tierra
El Ecoturismo is a content rich and engaging lesson created for mid and intermediate students preparing for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.Click HERE to see a Video Preview.El Ecoturismo has been formatted as Google Slides™, for print and digital delivery. It is appropriate for Homeschool, Activity Centers, Whole Classrooms, Sub Tubs and includes the following:50 visually appealing slides to guide the teacher as facilitator in delivering this practice.the National Standards for Foreig
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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El Día de los Caídos en EU | Memorial Day | Lectura | Secundaria | Novice Mid +
El Día de los Caídos en EU is a content rich and engaging lesson created for mid and intermediate students.Click HERE to see a Video Preview.El Día de los Caídos en EU has been formatted as Google Slides™, for print and digital delivery. It is appropriate for Homeschool, Activity Centers, Whole Classrooms, Sub Tubs and includes the following:30 visually appealing slides to guide the teacher as facilitator in delivering this practice.the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching for this
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Non Fiction Reading Comprehension Passage
Read about ChatGPT and the implications of artificial intelligence for society in this reading comprehension passage for high school. This resource is great for any student interested in learning more about generative AI. The non fiction passage comes with carefully crafted reading tasks and activities to introduce your students to the societal implications of automated technology, and gets them completing reading tasks designed to get them to think critically about its use. Complete with academ
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Inference & Analysis: Point of View Bias on "Developing" Countries
Analyze Biased views of "developing" countries!
Practice inference, analysis and paraphrase from an informational expository article and fictional literature close readings to analyze the biased, unquestioned beliefs about "developing" vs. "developed" nations.
The non-fiction and fictional texts help students master CCSS-aligned skills in Reading and Writing while helping them become open-minded and socially critical when examining biased points of view and unquestioned stereotypes of "develo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Jigsaw Activity Graphic Organizers for ANY TEXT!
These Jigsaw Activity Graphic Organizers can be used with any text or collection and includes 2 sheets. Please don't forget to leave feedback for this product and visit my store for more educational needs here!Why use jigsaw?It helps build comprehension.It encourages cooperative learning among students.It helps improve listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. How to use jigsawIntroduce the strategy and the topic to be studied.Assign each student to a "home group" of 3-5 students wh
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Radicalization High School Non Fiction Reading Comprehension Passage Grades 9-12
Teach your high school ELA class and ESL learners about the topic of Radicalization with these detailed workbook pages and lesson plan! Explore this critical 21st-century media literacy issue with your students as they learn about echo chambers, read about alienation, and develop critical reading skills. These scaffolded activities and reading tasks help to develop successful and independent readers by gradually allowing the teacher to release control so students are more self-directed in their
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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