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7th grade social studies literature circles for Google Apps
Social Media Templates for ANY text - TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Text
Five 2023 social media templates in both DIGITAL (Google Slides or PowerPoint) and printable versions. These reusable and highly engaging templates for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Messenger are perfect for ANY novel study, creative writing task or even history class!Carefully designed on the 2023 versions of these popular Apps. Also includes editable exemplars to show students what success looks like.Happy teaching :)
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: FULL Unit for ANY Novel & Independent Reading (Digital & Print)
Alaska History, Climate, Geography Informational Text Article with Questions
Two-page article and one page of short response questions covering a brief history, as well as information on the climate and geography of Alaska! Perfect to accompany novels set in Alaska (i.e. Touching Spirit Bear), or as an independent activity. Answer Key included.Includes both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms.**********************Thanks for choosing Simply Novel! Be sure to FOLLOW Simply Novel for exciting new product announcements, sales, prom
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6th - 8th
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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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Galveston Hurricane Nonfiction Text Features Sort & Questions distance learning
This nonfiction text features sort contains a two page article on the Galveston hurricane of 1900, 11 text features (pictures, map, captions, and headings) to cut and sort, and eight comprehension questions to answer. The questions are STAAR stemmed questions. Use as a lesson on text feature placement within a text, or use in small groups or literacy centers.Google slide version of this product is also included.GET THE NONFICTION TEXT FEATURE SORT BUNDLE!!! Get this product along with: The Unde
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Features Sort Bundle with Comprehension Questions
Finding Langston Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome. With over 70+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what
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5th - 7th
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Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story Book Study (Printable and Digital Options)
This great book by Nora Raleigh Baskin tells about the day of September 11, 2001 from four middle school students' perspectives. This book study packet helps readers think through the chapters of the book and break down vocabulary.This is a printable or digital learning packet. You have three options as a teacher:1. Print and go!2. Google Doc3. Google Forms for each section of the book
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3rd - 7th
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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English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Grenade by Alan Gratz Assessment Resources
The assessment resources will help you measure how well students are understanding Grenade by Alan Gratz and how well they can apply literary skills taught throughout a unit. Digital Compatibility: This resource is also technology friendly! It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been adapted for digital completion. The resource includes links for students to complete the assessments in Google Forms. For instance, students c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Whole Book Quiz & Vocabulary Activities
Follow up your reading of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson with this engaging vocabulary Google Slides digital notebook and Google Form Quiz. The quiz is over the vocabulary words AND the entire short story. The digital vocabulary notebook includes a teacher notebook with answer key. Teachers can place the notebook on their interactive whiteboard and the whole class can drag and drop, match, and write the meaningful sentences together OR it can be assigned individually through Google Classroo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Intro A SINGLE SHARD, digital Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be aware that YOUTUBE LIN
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5th - 12th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Socratic Seminar Fishbowl Style Note-taking sheet and reflection
Very simple and straightforward note-taking sheet and reflection. It's set up as a 3-2-1 and then a reflection at the end. This was created for students on the outside of the Fishbowl.
Grades:
6th - 12th
A Long Walk to Water Background History Google Slide Intro digital photos, maps
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. BL 5.0GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be aware th
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5th - 12th
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Grenade by Alan Gratz WWII Pacific Theater Readings, Activities, Project
World War II’s Pacific Theater often receives less attention when studying the global conflict. Yet, it played a pivotal role in the War and events in the Pacific Theater dramatically shaped the post-War global order. The readings, activities, and project provide a comprehensive set of materials to help students understand the Pacific Theater, a complex yet critical topic for helping students develop an expansive view of world history. With these resources, students will engage in a range of act
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
Background History Harriet Tubman & editable report template Google Slides
GOOGLE SLIDES BUNDLE>PREREADING LESSON:PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE prereading lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry. BL 6.6GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed,
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5th - 12th
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Journey to Topaz, Yoshiko Uchida/Dorothea Lange Historical Fiction Bundle
Extend the cross-curricular reach of your novel study with these two EDITABLE resources for use with Yoshiko Uchida's autobiographical novel, Journey to Topaz, inspired by her experience in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War 2. Explore this historical moment in depth with this set of discussion questions, vocabulary building activities, and history extension lesson on the photography of Dorothea Lange.Click each resource to preview.
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4th - 8th
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Hidden Figures Digital Historical Background Google Slide Prereading Intro
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE Introduction lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous nonfiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: Please be aware that
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5th - 12th
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Ultimate Literature Circle Pack
Resources included:All Graphic Organizers, ready for copyTwo Complete Sample Unit Plans, with suggested durationsIntroductory Google SlideshowWhat Literature Circles are:Literature circles are small, student-led discussion groups centered around a piece of literature. They are designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement with texts, and collaborative learning. In literature circles, students typically read a common text, either a novel, short story, poem, or play, and then come toget
Grades:
7th - 10th
Lawn Boy Novel Study Digital Comprehension Questions Vocabulary Activities
LIGHT a FIRE of entrepreneurship in your students with this EXHILARATING novel. Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen is an OUT of THIS WORLD novel to read with your upper elementary or middle school students. Lawn Boy is jam packed with amazing economics vocabulary and teaches students about how hard work pays off.Learn about how Lawn Boy grows a business using his grandfather's lawn mower. A great coming of age story that circles around economics and entrepreneurship. Tie your Social Studies right into yo
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5th - 7th
Front Desk by Kelly Yang - Novel Study - Book Companion - PDF & Digital
You want your students to read this realistic fiction novel and to walk away with a deeper understanding and some skills review. But you don't know where to find the time for all of that. This COMPLETE GUIDE for FRONT DESK takes students from start to finish and all you have to do is print and go!Front Desk is a great book for upper elementary and middle school students that tackles hard topics about refugees, poverty, and racism in a non-judgmental way. ✅TAKE A LOOK AT THE PREVIEW to see all
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Front Desk by Kelly Yang Novel Study with Figurative Language BOOM Cards
A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO Google Slide Historical Background Intro maps, photos
PURPOSE: This GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. BL-5.0* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: pl
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4th - 12th
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AVID ELA Social Studies SOCRATIC Seminar PREP Guide Distance or In-Person
This resource is a completely editable Google Slide presentation that is intended to guide students through preparing for the Socratic Seminar process. I usually add in the articles (by link or by copy) or sections that they need to read to prepare for our seminar. You can edit any text or add pages to suit your needs. I use this in my middle school AVID class but also used it in my middle school English/Language Arts classes. (I just don't teach ELA anymore.) It offers students a great introdu
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5th - 12th
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Read Aloud Intro WOODS RUNNER, digital Background History in Google Slidess
PURPOSE: This Google Slide lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical context background information for Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. BL 5.5GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open
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5th - 12th
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