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Common Core RI.11-12.3 centers
The Great Gatsby Gallery Walk - Pre-Reading Activity - Context Learning Stations
Explore the context of the “Roaring 1920s” with this pre-reading activity for F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby! Includes 5 inquiry-based gallery walk learning stations and worksheets. Digital worksheets for Google Classroom® are provided!Included with this The Great Gatsby Pre-Reading Activity:✏️ 5 Gallery Walk Stations with Primary Sources - Digital & PrintExplore the music, setting, photography, and current events of the “Roaring 20s”Analyze various book covers to predict themes wit
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8th - 11th
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Informational Text: 3 Scaffolded Activities for Any Nonfiction Article
Looking for best instructional practices to use with informational or nonfiction texts? Meeting rigorous RI standards can be challenging when students are frustrated or disengaged. Secondary teachers can scaffold the comprehension process to help students feel confident and achieve success.This teaching resource works with any nonfiction or informational text you select for your students. It is appropriate for periodicals, exemplar texts, speeches, and informational chapter book excerpts. Use th
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8th - 11th
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Unsolved Crimes:Complete Series of 4 Cases
The Unsolved Crimes Series consists of the following cases: Deathboat, Slime 9, Curse of the Mummy, and Alien Invasion.
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Slime 9: Professor Tarling developed Slime 9 as a means to protect his country from its neighboring enemies – a weapon of peace. Yet it could just as easily be used as a weapon of war – if it fell into the wrong hands. When Tarling ends up dead questions arise as to how he died and who was involved.
Deathboat: When multimillion dollar lottery winner, Waverl
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8th - 12th
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Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention Annotation w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for Patrick Henry’s famous Speech in the Virginia Convention also known as his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading Comprehension Passages with Full Lesson Plans & Tasks BUNDLE
Are you looking for set of reading comprehension passages that fit your ESL students’ diverse needs and interests? These are all no-prep lesson plans for reading comprehension based on great topics that use text-dependent activities to advance your students' reading comprehension skills. This is the perfect package for ESL and ELL teachers looking for material their students can read and learn about. Get this package today and deliver masterful lessons without the hours of prep time. This Bundle
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Dealing with Murder Series: 2 Cases - Fatal Error and Dead & Breakfast
NOTE: While generally similar in process to the Unsolved Crimes cases, the Dealing with Murder cases have one significant difference. Rather than being given all of the case information at once, the information in the Dealing with Murder cases is provided in four sections in an effort to be more realistic and better represent the process of an actual investigation.
The Dealing with Murder cases merge science and literacy as students are required to be critical and active readers as they conduc
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7th - 12th
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Cause and Effect Task Cards
Cause and effect is a reading comprehension skill often found on standardized tests. Amp up the rigor of this important skill with (40) engaging scenario task cards that students can analyze in pairs, groups, or whole class instruction. An effective instructional tool and alternative to boring worksheets! Bonus: Go green! Laminated task cards can be used year after year. My task cards are ready to use; no gluing required! Like Task Cards? Like PowerPoints? Try the Teach & Reach Bundle for
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Common Core Reading Skills Task Card Bundle
MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
NewsELA Literacy-Focused Graphic Organizer
This assignment has it all: informational text, literacy practice and differentiation by product. This highly effective graphic organizer asks students to summarize, predict, formulate and connect specific details to strengthen literacy skills. It is designed to be used with the NewsELA website that has different Lexile levels for instant differentiation. A Word document is attached so you may adjust to fit your curriculum and instruction or scaffold for differentiation.
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6th - 12th
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Relative Dating Rock Layers in Grand Canyon National Park Science Activity
One look at Grand Canyon National Park and you know that geologic processes have immensely shaped the land. It is so unique because of its many rock layers, fossils and minerals. Scientists have been studying this canyon for years and they use many methods to relatively date the rock layers and geological events that have occurred in the canyon. By relative dating, we can develop a timeline of events to help us understand what happened in a certain area. With this activity, students will first l
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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The Ocean and Climate Change: Virgin Islands National Park Science Activity
Virgin Islands National Park includes over 7,000 acres of shorelines, marine habitats, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Because this park is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is very reliant on the ocean and the effects it has on the island. There are many ways that the ocean affects the islands. In this activity, students will examine the effects of the ocean and climate change, specifically, on Virgin Islands National Park. Basically, there are six 'stations' in this activit
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Automation Close Reading Passage with Text-Dependent Questions and Activities
Help your students understand how to stay relevant in the world of work with this immersive reading comprehension exploration into Automation. An engaging deep dive into what automation is doing to the future of work, this reading comprehension resource is designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills in your late middle and early high school learners. Encourage relevant and future-oriented discussions and intellectual excavations of how automation is changing the workplace, empower
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Argumentative Thesis Task Cards
Teaching argumentative thesis is a challenging concept! Amp up the rigor and proficiency level of your students with (32) Argumentative Thesis Task Cards on a debatable issue. Student can analyze and discuss the most refined argumentative thesis in pairs, groups, or whole class instruction. An effective instructional tool and alternative to boring worksheets! Common Core-aligned. Answer key included. Want more fun and practice? Turn the task card thesis into a real debate! Bonus: Go gr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thesis Statement Bundle
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s First Inaugural Address – Rhetorical Analysis w/Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the First Inaugural Address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The included zipped folder also includes a blank copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college an
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6th - 12th
Murder of a Millionaire Distance Learning Mystery
This Clue-by-Clue mystery activity with an Agatha Christie twist helps students practice critical thinking skills. Solving a mystery means reading closely, evaluating information, revising opinions based on new information, synthesizing data from different sources, coming to a conclusion, and defending that opinion.And in this activity, students are given the clues one by one in manageable chunks. That helps them think deeply about each clue and practice their critical thinking skills. The Googl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FAMOUS SPEECHES: JOHN F. KENNEDY'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS
TWO WEEK, 20-PAGE UNITFAMOUS SPEECHES: JOHN F. KENNEDYIncludes• JFK’s famous speech, short enough for silent class reading• High level multiple-choice tests and keys• Unit reinforces proper reasoning for improved success on tests• Essay exam• Grading rubric• Test taker profile (used for student response and discussion)What you need to do:• Copy originals and distribute materials at appropriate intervals
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Yearlong Novel Units for 9th Grade
Hindu Creation Story: Reading + Activities
Explore the Hindu Creation Story in this engaging lesson with: A vivid illustrated retelling of the ancient myth, bringing Hindu beliefs to life. 5 worksheets for a deeper understanding: Double sided multiple choice quizDouble-sided higher level written response Double-sided lower level written responseCloze story summaryHindu Gods in the creation story labelingThis comprehensive lesson aims to engage students with the ancient Hindu creation story, offering fascinating insights into Brahma, V
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5th - 12th
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Hindu story reading passage - The Creation of Ganesh
Hindu story reading passage worksheets - The Creation of GaneshImmerse students in Hindu culture and beliefs through this vivid retelling of a cherished origin myth. This illustrated Hindu story recounts the dramatic birth of Ganesh, one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities.Learning Objectives:Understand the significance of Ganesh and the story of his unusual elephant headAnalyze the themes of divine power, family bonds, and overcoming obstaclesExplore Hindu mythology and culture in a thoughtful,
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Medieval Times QR Code Historical Stations Activity
This activity is a collection of six QR code station activities that students will visit to learn and record information about the Middle Ages. The activities are designed to be engaging and informative, and they cover a variety of topics, including:Station #1: Medieval Torture DevicesStation #2: The InquisitionStation #3: The Black Plague Station #4: FeudalismStation #5: The Medieval Catholic ChurchStation #6: The CrusadesEach activity includes a QR code that students can scan with their smar
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9th - 12th
Hindu Story - Birth of Krishna Reading Passage + Worksheets
Hindu story reading comprehension worksheets - Divine Blue Birth, Lord Krishna This story is part of Hindu mythology, specifically the story of Lord Krishna's birth. Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The story centers around Krishna's birth and early life, highlighting the attempts of the evil King Kamsa to thwart a prophecy predicting his demise at the hands of Devaki's eighth child (Krishna). This story is a significant part of Hindu mythology and is celebrated in various
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5th - 12th
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President Barack Obama’s 2017 Farewell Address – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the Common Core annotated text and marginal notes for President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address delivered in Chicago, IL on January 10, 2017. This resource includes 110 marginal notes aligned to Common Core standards and elements. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in M
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
DIGITAL: Author Study: Elizabeth Acevedo The Poet X Poetry ELA Lit Circles
This intensive study of author and poet Elizabeth Acevedo includes varied texts, discussion opportunities, close reading, note-taking strategies, templates for organization and evaluation of information, and a final 1-pager project that lets students show what they know/think in unique, personalized ways.Meet the National Slam Poetry Champion and author of such titles as The Poet X and With The Fire on High with this in-depth 1-week mini-unit that will inform, entertain, and fully engage studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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