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High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Pandemics + COVID
Teach your kids about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other diseases of the past with these nonfiction, high school reading comprehension passages and questions. These historical articles will give teenagers practice in reading skills through discussion questions and writing prompts. Plus, this nonfiction passage can be accessed as a printable or digital resource. Click here to save 25% off the price of the purchase of individual resources with the bundle.Click HERE to save 30% off the price of indi
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9th - 12th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Disappearing Spoon - A Chemistry Literature Unit
For the past few years after my students finish the AP Chemistry exam early May, I have had my students read "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean - a book that talks about the elements and the scientists who discovered and created them in a really fun, creative, humanizing way. The book is in five parts, so I have my students participate in five Socratic seminar-style class periods (90 minutes each) with these discussion questions to guide the conversation. I put my desks in a circle, and they c
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9th - 12th
The Martian Classroom Edition Pacing Guide and Comprehension Questions
The Martian (Classroom Edition) is an engaging 369-page novel by Andy Weir that blends realistic science with science-fiction. It is completely faithful to the original novel, with the exception that the salty language in the original has been replaced, making it perfect for reading in class. What happens when an astronaut is accidentally stranded on Mars?What you get in this resource:1. 46-day Pacing Guide: There are 26 chapters in this novel and to keep the reading around 10 minutes per day, I
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle
Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain!This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
~Mandala Journaling: "Mandaling" or How to Write a Nature Journal~
Make Your Own Journal! Conduct your own workshops!"Mandala Journaling or Mandaling": A new way to connect with the universeby Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, popular science writer*Learn how to paint a personalized mandala on the cover of your journal.* Includes quotes and poetry (writing prompts) to use as entry topics in your journal and suggestions on how to create your own entries, or just record your observations of Nature.*Make a record of observations by describing, drawing, and resea
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Study Guide
- Do you need a study guide for the inspiring, true story of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)?- This resource will guide your students and hold them accountable for reading the book.- This resource comes with standards and suggestions for the teacher, 2 to 3 questions per chapter, answer keys, and a mini-poster of William's actual windmill.- Check out the preview to see if The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind study guide is right for you.Related Resources⭐ Middle School Science H
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6th - 9th
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Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Book,"Starry Messenger" Discussion Guide & Scientific Thinking vs. Superstitions
This a Bundle for the book, Starry Messenger, by Neil deGrasse Tyson and the resource, "Scientific Thinking versus Superstitions" which explores the theme of Starry Messenger... Take a deeper look at our belief systems. Suggested for grades 9 on up... And for Higher Education. Includes an Easel Assessment.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bundle Up!: "The Millennial Mystery Series" & "The Tellurians" Discussion Guides
Discussion GuidesThe Millennial Mermaid Mystery, book 1, by popular science writer, Betty J. White, a.k.a Compass Rose, where the main character, Bridget Whitlock, a limnologist, becomes a sleuth to determine who murdered her husband. Science is at the foundation of all of the books in this series.2. The Dog-Eared Millennial Mystery, book 2 of the Millennial Mystery Series, brings two scientists closer together as Bridget Whitlock, limnologist, unlocks the hearts of so many, and Evan Banks becom
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Strategies: A "Must" for Content Area Teachers, Templates Included
"Reading Strategies: A Must for Content Area Teachers"Templates Included Copyright, 2023, Betty J. White, a.k.a. Compass Rose Time spent reading is the key to improving reading comprehension. Typically, a student has learned to decode words and has been learning to read in grades k through 2. By grade 3, the focus for students becomes more toward reading to learn (comprehension.) Students with special needs may also benefit from using the strategies that are laid out here at a pace determined b
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6th - 9th
AP Biology- Literature Review- DNA Research and Technologies
This assignment advances AP Biology students' writing and speaking skills by having them critically analyze at least 12 scholarly articles related to DNA Research and Technologies through group work. Students will produce a paper, generate handouts, and create a jigsaw discussion to explain their findings to other groups. AP BiologyLiterature Review - DNA Research and TechnologiesDNA technology is a rapidly changing field. New techniques, products, and applications are constantly being developed
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10th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
The Age of Tunka
Native American flood myth and the story of the Thunderbird. A dramatic telling, in verse, of how the Thunderbird saved man from a catastrophic flood, as told by the tribes of the plains and foothills regions of North America
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6th - 10th
Article Review and Respond: 890-million-year-old sponge fossil
•Article: 890-million-year-old sponge fossil may be the earliest animal yet found•Students will read an article and answer questions.•Teacher key included
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Intro to kingdom Animalia, Porifera, Cniderian
Rufus the Doofus
Action Packed Comedy Book for ChildrenImagine growing up in Southern California; the surf, the sun, the sand. It's the ultimate playground for extreme sports. Whether surfing the perfect wave or landing an unbelievable skateboard trick.Rufus the Doofus is a comical mystery about Rufus and his two pals, Pismo and Patti Murphy, three happy go lucky surfers who attend San Dune Middle School, Mermosa Beach. As they enter the second year of middle school their main goal is to win the coveted Mermosa
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3rd - 10th
Gulp - Adventures on the Alimentary Canal: Reading Assignments
This product includes 17 reading assignments for each of the sections of Mary Roach's book Gulp. Each of the assignments provide students with a unique way to demonstrate their understanding of the reading. Students will have the opportunity to be saliva's publicist, create their own snack food, develop a want ad for a flatulence sniffer and much more. This is a fun and engaging way to study the digestive system and all its benefits and drawbacks. Includes: Handout with 17 reading assignments
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9th - 12th
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Biology - Non-Infectious diseases - Cystic fibrosis
*price based on TeachersPayTeachers fee*A concise summary of Non-infectious diseases with Cystic fibrosis as a focus example. Great for a class summary or study notes!Some big questions answered are:What is a non-infectious disease? What are some examples? How do you get them? (with examples)There is a focus on Cystic Fibrosis as an example where occurrence, symptoms, cause and treatment are addressed.
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9th - 12th
Did you know? Volume 1
Did you know contains factual information and high definition images of some of Earth's most remarkable creatures. Volume 1 looks into the world of animals, from the tiniest ant to the giant polar bear.
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2nd - 12th
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Cane toad Article Review with Student questions. Key included
Article about cane toad invasive species and the toxin effects
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Amphibian unit bundle
Texas CDE - Talk Read Talk Write
Talk Read Talk WriteTalk, read, talk, write is a great way to implement reading and writing into your CTE course. The process is simple. You are guiding the students through the process. This activity give prompts to the students as to what to talk about, how to annotate while reading, summarizing discussion after reading and guided writing. The focus of this talk, read, talk, write is focused on the history of canning. What You GetGuided ReadingArticle ResourceTRTW Best PracticeAll digital as w
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6th - 12th
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down (Anne Fadiman) reading guide
This is one of my favorite books of all time, and I simply adore teaching it. It is complex enough that I only do it with one (or two) of my highest guided reading groups at the end of 8th grade, and the guide is a huge help. This guide is geared toward high school readers and prompts empathy and reflection on the way Fadiman presents her subjects. As an English major and sociology minor who studied abroad in Southeast Asia (with a spouse in the medical field), I appreciate Fadiman's approach. M
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8th - 12th
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