8th grade Autumn close reading literature circles

Black History Month, Close Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

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Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball

Created by

Motivated Learners

Students practice reading the assignment for the day and then complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills. This activity can be used for whole group, guided reading, close reading, homework, etc.....What's Inside? 2020 Updated1 Passage Stephen Curry (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Passage LeBron James (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Vocabulary Page (Blank)1 Context Clues Graphic Organizer1 Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram2 Writing

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.1

, RI.2.2

, RI.2.4

, RI.2.5

, RI.2.6

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Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study

Created by

LIT Lessons

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

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

This fun 30% off Middle School high interest trio of readers' theater brain teaser mystery scripts will delight both ELA and Drama students. They will practice reading and comprehension strategies, while testing their critical thinking skills in deductive work. Get 3 scripts for the price of 2!In two of these realistic mysteries your grades 5-8 students will discover the identity of thieves. In one script a laptop is stolen and in another, a necklace. The main characters, Matt and Sophie, are M

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Literature Circles

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Close Reading - Graphic Organizer, Guided Reading Responses, Bonus Reading Log

Created by

Close Reading, Informational Text, Literature

Explore the depths of literature and informational texts with our "Close Reading Toolkit Bundle." This comprehensive set is an essential tool for guided reading sessions, providing a wealth of graphic organizers, reading responses activities, journaling prompts, and a bonus reading log. Tailored to meet reading standards, this bundle is the perfect resource to enhance your close reading curriculum. ✨What's included in this GIANT BUNDLE?Instructions and Tips - Straightforward guidance to make the

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Literature Circles Bundle - Literature Circle Roles and Book Club Activities

Created by

Mondays Made Easy

This literature circles bundle includes everything you need for student-led book clubs! Use these literature circle roles, rubrics, assessments, and book club activities to facilitate independent novel studies. These materials are suitable for middle school and high school students.Included with this Literature Circles Bundle:✏️ Literature Circle Roles and Responsibilities✏️ Literature Circle Roles Worksheets✏️ Literature Circles Task Chart and Pacing Guide✏️ Peer Rubrics - Editable + Read

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.9-10.1

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BRAIN TEASERS MYSTERY STORIES GRADES 5-8 Making inferences

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

Mystery short stories are not only fun brain teaser activities, but also practice inference making skills. Grades 5-8 students practice close reading and critical thinking as they search the passages for text evidence and context clues to make predictions, draw conclusions, and solve the mysteries. These 15 mini-mysteries are carrots for the end of the day, warm ups, bell ringers or even for fast finishers. Alternatively, you could assign them as high interest home study tasks for students who t

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.5

Also included in: END of YEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA ACTIVITIES BUNDLE- 3 WEEKS OF FUN!

First Chapter Friday Book Talk Guide VOLUME 2

Created by

RileyReadsYA

As a middle school ELA teacher, I know just how time-consuming the job is, and I know that it is impossible to read and keep track of every title, plot line, mature moment, and the best pages to read aloud to a class for a book talk. Book talk guides change the game!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Digital Literature Circles for Any Novel

Created by

Read it Write it Learn it

If you're looking for a way to implement literature circles in the EASIEST way possible, this is your answer! These Digital Literature Circles for Any Novel are easy to share by link or through Google Classroom and include: Teacher InstructionsModel AnswersRubrics for gradingOptions for fast feedbackLiterature circle implementation guideLesson PlansReader's notesDigital Book Fitting (included--this product is listed separately in my store at a $3 value!)Week One, Two, and Three literature circle

Subjects:

Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.5

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study

Created by

LIT Lessons

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

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.5

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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell Novel Study

Created by

Ev's Teaching Press

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer Novel Study (155 pages) Make reading fun by integrating this product which includes the integration of vocabulary, comprehension questions, assessment, and extension activities (e.g., writing, compare/contrast, character characteristics, sequence, setting focus). An answer key is also included for all of the student activity sheets. Do note that I have grouped the activity pages to reflect two chapters at a time (see preview file). However, it is still set

Subjects:

Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Literature (Fiction) Close Reading Strategies Posters Prompts Graphic Organizers

Created by

Close reading is an important, but often difficult skill to teach (and to learn!). This close reading toolkit will make it so much easier! It is designed to work with literature/fiction – specifically, folktales, short stories, picture books, and chapter books. Some of the materials may also work with plays, poems, and other types of literature. This resource can be used with short selections and stories as well as longer chapter books.This resource also addresses all of the Common Core RL stand

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Close Reading, Reading, Vocabulary

Also included in: Close Reading - Graphic Organizer, Guided Reading Responses, Bonus Reading Log

Miles Morales Spider-Man Novel Study Digital and Print

Created by

Richey's Resources

This resource provides an in-depth look at Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds. Great resource for grades 5-9 Grade! This novel study is perfect for whole class, independent, or reading circles. Each activity can be completed independently, in pairs, or in a group setting. Pick and choose which activities work best for your time frame and needs. There are a variety of activities that can be used at any level of learning including short answer, true-false, multiple choice, journal prompts

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.5

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Close Reading Bookmarks for Literature | Annotation Guides & Graphic Organizers

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These 12 close reading response bookmarks are a part of the much largerClose Reading Toolkit for Literature. I got so many requests for just the reading response bookmarks, that I decided to make them a product on their own. They are meant to be used while reading a chapter book or short story and are a great way to help your students dig and little deeper and keep them accountable for their reading. The first 3 bookmarks are annotation guides and the remaining 9 are formatted as mini graphic or

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Chapter Questions - Comprehension & Analysis

Created by

LIT Lessons

The comprehension and literary analysis resources for Ground Zero by Alan Gratz will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential literacy skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. For every chapter grouping in Ground Zero, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. With numerous options for implementation, the resource also allows for differentiation and can ena

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.5

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Also included in: Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study

Student Lead Reading Groups | Reciprocal Teaching | Reading Groups | Book Study

Created by

Shaw in the Classroom

These reciprocal teaching reading groups have changed how I do small reading group instruction. This is very similar to book studies, reciprocal teaching, literature circles, novel studies, close reading groups, and student book clubs. After doing a lot of research, I have found that student lead reading groups are what make the most difference in a student's reading. After completing the Iris Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) modules, I decided to piggy back off of their strategies and make

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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READERS THEATER SCARY MYSTERY SCRIPT - Haunted House Mystery

Created by

Brilliantly Lit

This Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script will give Middle School students practice in reading, comprehension and writing, while having lots of ELA and Drama fun. The Mystery of the Haunted House makes your students into 'whodunit' detectives, performing inference tasks and drawing conclusions from four spooky clues. This humorous, realistic script is intended for about 9 students, but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded depending on how many groups you wish to hav

Subjects:

Close Reading, Drama, English Language Arts

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

Also included in: READERS THEATER BRAINTEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT BUNDLE

Character Study One Pager- Use with any story or novel! Secondary English

Created by

Johnston's ELA Gems

This assignment uses the one pager concept, but it focuses on a character from the reading instead of the whole piece. Great for assessing indirect and direct characterization.You might also like my Novel Study Materials Bundle that includes an illustrated timeline, chapter overview, vocabulary study, character dossier, and a book tasting menu.Need more assessment ideas?Check out my ELAmazon Literary Analysis Assessment, Character Selfie, Character, Thematic Art Project, or Literary Postcard A

Subjects:

Projects, Assessment, Literature Circles

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: Novel Study Materials Bundle- Secondary ELA- Use with any novel

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Created by

Nifty Novel Study

This product includes 4 comprehension questions for EACH chapter. There are 39 chapters in this book, so 156 comprehension questions in total. ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED!The questions vary from thought provoking questions to in the text questions. This resource is to help your reader follow along with the story making sure they are comprehending what they are reading. The thought provoking questions are to keep your reader engaged and connected while thinking beyond the text.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Character Changes Literature Response

Created by

Mrs Mama Llama

I love using this Character Changes chart with my students! It really helps them see how a character changes from the beginning of the story to the end. This is such an important skill for our readers to learn, as it helps them analyze motives, and see how events help a character grow, or deteriorate. This chart focuses on thoughts, emotions, and actions a character has. You can use it for just about any book or novel-- fiction or non-fiction! Like this resource? Try the bundle... https://

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Literature (Fiction) Close Reading Sampler Strategies Posters Graphic Organizers

Created by

Dive into literature fiction text with our exclusive sampler from Close Reading Toolkit for Literature!This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive activity packet that includes posters, graphic organizers, discussion prompts, and so much more that promise to make learning engaging and effective. ‌Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get your dollar back with the included coupon code for the full version of Close Reading Toolkit for Literature.It’s our

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Monster (Walter Dean Myers) Guided Reading Questions

Created by

Engage with ELA

Guided reading questions for the entire novel Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Questions are divided into sections by date in the novel. Includes answer key! Note: Page numbers in the document correspond to the Harper Teen 2008 edition. Need more materials for your Monster unit? Check out my Monster Interactive Notebook Activities! ________________________________________________________________________ Buyer tips: - Be sure to leave feedback on each product you purchase. Doing so will giv

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