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Common Core RI.8.3 literature circles
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English
Nonfiction Independent Reading
This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles.
We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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6th - 8th
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Novel Study Reading Unit | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature and nonfiction through A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary nonfiction devices novel study. This A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this historical fic
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle Activities | 7th 8th
Refugee by Alan Gratz Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you teaching Refugee by Alan Gratz and looking for an opportunity to build background knowledge and strengthen real-world connections? Check out my Refugee Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages for novel-based informational text passages with standards-aligned comprehension checks.This paired passage set includes four nonfiction texts that provide critical background information to complement events in the novel. ✔ Check out the preview for an in-depth look at this resource!► Why Pair F
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit Bundle
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, the History of September 11th nonfiction readings and extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project choice board, and essays will all provide opportunities for your stu
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7th - 9th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Middle School Literature and Nonfiction Reading Activities Lessons Assessments
This huge bundle of resources has reading resources specifically for your middle school (6th, 7th, and 8th) ELA students. This resources has reading strategy posters, editable reading response rubrics, literature exit tickets, non-fiction exit tickets, literature reference notebook tabs, non-fiction reference notebook tabs, and middle school guided reading forms. As a middle school teacher, I know how hard it can be to find reading resources created specifically for middle school students. Over
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6th - 8th
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Long Way Down Novel Study
The Long Way Down Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging exploration of this popular book. The Long Way Down Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit. With over 60+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this unit. The literary analysis r
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8th - 9th
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Independent Reading Journals Fiction & Nonfiction Logs
These Digital Independent Reading Response Journals for Fiction and Nonfiction come in interactive digital versions AND in low color versions for easy printing. They can be used for ANY reading selections, short or long. And they address every reading standard.
Are you wondering how to hold your students accountable for providing text evidence during independent reading? I needed an independent reading response packet that could be used for any reading selection. I also needed one that was easy
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6th - 8th
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Holocaust Research Unit Literature and Writing EDITABLE
This exhaustive unit contains EVERYTHING you need to teach the Holocaust while integrating reading, research, and writing! Reframe the way you teach the Holocaust in English and/or Social Studies while creating advanced readers, thinkers, speakers, and listeners! The design of the unit could be used in one subject or taught across the curriculum in both a reading or literature course and history or social studies. The materials and lesson plans are a fit for any level of students in grades 7-12.
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7th - 12th
Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Grenade by Alan Gratz. With over 125+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, WWI Pacific Theater readings and extension activities, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also pro
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7th - 9th
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Autobiography, Biography, Memoir Literature Circles Book Club
Want your students to read new genres, but not sure how? This literature circle resource makes it so easy! Twenty mini lessons that will help you teach autobiography, biography, or memoir whether hybrid, in person, or distance learning. You'll be able to get your students reading books at their level -- and allow them the fun of book club discussions and activities!This unit is perfect for literature circles, book clubs or whole-class instruction. Divide the book into four sections, and go!
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Book Club and Literature Circle Bundle
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. 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 the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Restart Novel Study Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, amnesia, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of Restart by Gordon Korman, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will ha
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study
The Giver Novel Study
The Giver Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching The Giver by Lois Lowry. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging exploration of this classic book. Whether you have taught The Giver for years or it is your first time, The Giver Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the no
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7th - 8th
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Paired Texts: US History: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
This resource includes paired texts about two of the most famous people in United States history -- Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. These passages will help your students learn how to analyze similarities and differences between two texts.
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→ 4 Nonfiction Articles
→ 2 Quizzes
→ 1 Writing Prompt
→ 1 Answer Key
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Topics Covered:
→ The Childhood Years:
1 informational text about Hamilton's childhood
1 informational text about Jefferson's childhood
1 quiz to cover these tex
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Paired Texts: US History Bundle
The Declaration of Independence Common Core Annotated Speech w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the Declaration of Independence. 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 of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos)
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6th - 12th
The Door of No Return Novel Study
The Door of No Return Novel Study is a comprehensive unit for teaching Kwame Alexander's book. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging cross-curricular exploration of this popular book. The Door of No Return Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit. This novel study over 100+ Common Core aligned materials. Students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK u
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7th - 9th
High School Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Mystery Bundle
These high-interest nonfiction reading comprehension passages will capture your students' attention! Facts are presented about real crimes. Your students will read and analyze to form their own conclusions. Each lesson teaches a specific set of reading skills that will improve comprehension skills of informational text. Included in each Resource:• table of contents with CCSS• teaching suggestions• nonfiction passage• printables• answer keys
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8th - 10th
The Book Thief Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains The Book Thief Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement The Book Thief Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & O
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8th - 12th
Number the Stars Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the NO PREP Number the Stars Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement the Number the Stars Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An
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5th - 10th
Question Stems Higher Order Thinking Literature & Informational Texts Grades 6-8
The higher order Question Stems resource for reading literature and informational texts is an incredible teaching tool that will help your students grow through its standards-aligned bank of questions. The 310 higher order thinking question stems are curated and organized based on level of challenge, making it a great resource for differentiation. Rather than overwhelming with a ton of questions, the resource selectively presents the best of questions so you can ask the right one at the right mo
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6th - 8th
World War 2 Novel Study Bundle: 4 Novels + 8 WW2 & Holocaust Lessons
This is a bundle of 4 NO PREP Novel Studies and 8 WW2 and Holocaust lesson that can be used before, during or after the Novel studies. The Novel studies include Night, The Book Thief, The Boy and Striped Pajamas. For specific previews and reviews, check out those products in individually. The 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holo
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6th - 12th
Night Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the Night Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement Night and its Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & Overvie
Grades:
8th - 12th
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