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8th grade literature circles under $5
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
READERS THEATER MIDDLE SCHOOL BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SCRIPT: STOLEN LAPTOP
This grades 5-8 Readers’ Theater brain teaser mystery script gives students high-interest practice in reading aloud, comprehension and writing. Drama and ELA fun! "The Mystery of the Stolen Laptop" readers’ theater script requires your students to perform inference tasks to solve clues. The cast list is intended for 8 readers but the number of readers can easily be contracted or expanded, depending on how many groups you wish to have. PLOTThis funny and engaging 12 page script is about the theft
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: DRAMA FUN | MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA GAMES & READERS' THEATER
Novel Book Report Project-- Bloom Ball Craft Activity
This 3D craft activity is a perfect culminating project or book report for a novel study or literature circle.
The following is included:
Directions for assembly
Direction sheet for each section of the Bloom Ball
Small sized circles
Larger circles
RUBRIC for grading the assignment
Don't have time for students to complete a Bloom Ball individually? Have a novel studies group complete one as a book report project!
Looking for an End of the Year Memory or Reflection activity for your students?
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3rd - 8th
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Arms (REVISE) & Cups (EDIT) Writing Resource - Posters & Checklists
"ARMS & CUPS Writing Resource": Elevate Your Writing with Precision and Polishing ✍️Crafting exceptional written work is a journey, and with our innovative "ARMS & CUPS Writing Resource," students can now navigate the realms of revision and editing with newfound confidence. This resource is designed to help students refine their writing using two powerful acronyms: ARMS and CUPS.ARMS stands for:Add: Enhance your writing by adding vivid details, strong evidence, and descriptive language t
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Writing Anchor Charts - GROWING BUNDLE
The Giver Comprehension Questions (The Giver Quizzes) The Giver Novel Study
Looking for a quick and easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes include factual comprehension questions for The Giver, by Lois Lowry. They are short, simple and easy to grade! What's included:• Comprehension quiz for each chapter (23 quizzes, Guided Reading Level Y) • Student cover page• End of book test• Free digital version of the quizzes and test (Made for Google Slides)• Answer keysLooking for more DIGITAL PRODUCTS? Click Here!In each quiz there are fill in t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Questions (Quick Little Quiz Bundle!)
Discussion Skills Challenge Task Cards - Great for Socratic Seminars
Do you have students who struggle with participating in group discussions? Or others who over-share their opinions but rarely ask questions to others? Do you conduct Socratic Seminars but struggle to see student growth? These challenge cards can help! Learning to engage in meaningful discussions is one of the most valuable lessons we teach in the ELA classroom. These cards aim to help students become more aware of the different types of contributions they can make in group discussions, while als
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Two ("The Sieve and the Sand")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird Coloring Pages & Bookmarks
Your students will enjoy my To Kill a Mockingbird (by Harper Lee) coloring pages and bookmarks. I include a wide variety (54 coloring pages and 20 different bookmarks!) using quotes from the novel and important moments from the story. I also included 14 title coloring pages that would make great displays in your classroom!Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and we all know how stressful it is being a teenager. Use these coloring pages as a motivational tool in your classroom. The less your
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Among the Hidden Multiple Choice Comprehension Quizzes
Among the Hidden Multiple Choice Comprehension Quizzes
This product includes six multiple choice objective quizzes for the novel Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Each quiz contains 20 multiple choice quizzes. Here is the chapter-by-chapter breakdown:
Quiz 1 - Chapters 1-5
Quiz 2 - Chapters 6-10
Quiz 3 - Chapters 11-15
Quiz 4 - Chapters 16-20
Quiz 5 - Chapters 21-25
Quiz 6 - Chapters 26-30
These quizzes test student's literal comprehension of the chapters. I use these to check that
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Three ("Burning Bright")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Outsiders Comprehension Questions & Discussion Guide Novel Study
The Outsiders comprehension Q&A Discussion Guide is a resource for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This discussion guide includes questions and vocabulary charts for each section of the novel.Answer key for comprehension questions is included.***This product is part of the larger bundle that includes projects and other hands-on, interactive activities for The Outsiders! Find that resource here.This EDITABLE resource is appropriate for grades 6-9 and includes the following activities:Chapter Co
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6th - 9th
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension that reviews Mitosis and Meiosis. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - genetics and cellular reproduction unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article also includes diagram and examples. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinf
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
The Crossover Six Comprehension Quizzes & A Test~ Printable & GOOGLE Ready
This product for use with The Crossover by Kwame Alexander contains a total six quizzes and one test. All of the quizzes and the test are printable and GOOGLE Ready! The questions are simply to check for comprehension. There are two open-ended response questions provided. A sample response is included for each of the questions. The activities (one for Google Classroom) encourage higher-order thinking. Book club ideas and activities are also included. The questions are literal comprehension quest
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5th - 8th
Also included in: 8th Grade ELA Mega Bundle ~ Everything Needed to Teach 8th Grade ELA
Among the Hidden Vocabulary Study Unit - Activities and Quizzes by Chapter
Among the Hidden Vocabulary Study Unit - Activities and Quizzes by Chapter
This Vocabulary Study Unit for Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix includes vocabulary words, definitions, crossword puzzles, and quizzes, organized by chapter. Here is the breakdown by chapter:
Chapters 1-5
Chapters 6-10
Chapters 11-15
Chapters 16-20
Chapters 21-25
Chapters 26-30
For each of the above sections, I have included 12 vocabulary words and definitions, a crossword puzzle, and a vocabulary quiz. Each
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4th - 9th
FaceBook Profile Book Report
This is a book report format that I created for use with my third graders. Some concepts included in the report are fiction/nonfiction, realism/fantasy, character, setting, vocabulary, author's purpose, theme, plot, reading response. Used this with my group and they ABSOLUTELY LOVE doing book reports now.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Middle School Book Tasting for Book Clubs and Literature Circles
This is a resource I used to get my middle school ELA students into book clubs and literature circles for our verse novel and poetry unit. The resource does include menus for a variety of genres so that teachers can use them for any type of book tasting. This resources is part of my: Middle School Poetry Unit Verse Novel Book Clubs Reading UnitThis resource includes the following:Book tasting menusStarbooks lettersStarbooks Table Display ImagesVerse Novel Book RecommendationsImages and Explanati
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Grades:
6th - 8th
BRAIN TEASERS MYSTERY STORIES GRADES 5-8 Making inferences
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
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5th - 8th
Also included in: END of YEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA ACTIVITIES BUNDLE- 3 WEEKS OF FUN!
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages and Bookmarks: Poetry coloring pages help bring poems to life and help alleviate stress. They are a beautiful way to introduce a poem to your students. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" poem features images of ravens and scenes from the poem (i.e. the bust of Pallas); it includes different levels of coloring--easier, as well as more intricate, coloring pages).This pack features 23 full-size coloring pages and 7 pages of individual ravens, including
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Blood on the River Chapter Summary with Comprehension Checks
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind.
Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text.
Corresponding questions can be assigned regardless of whether students read the summaries or the book allowing for peace of mind that all the answers are
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems (BEST DEAL)
Middle School Poetry Bundle: 12 Mad Libs, 3 Puzzles, 10 Poems to Create (BEST DEAL)
Mad Libs: Poetry 3-Pack:
Twelve pages of poetry-based mad libs grammar-fun activities. Each one includes a short writing activity based on the original poem for the students to complete; Set 2 contains additional illustration activities.
Word Puzzles: Literary Terms - Poetry:
Three word puzzles using poetry terms. Includes a crossword puzzle, double puzzle, and word search. Answer keys included.
Poetry-Pac
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Literature Circle Roles - Detective Themed
Your students will love literature circles with this detective theme.
This product includes:
The following 5 detective themed literature circle roles:
1. Word Detective
2. Sketch Artist
3. Text Detective
4. Debriefer
5. Dispatcher
* Getting started directions
*Job description posters and recording forms
*Accountable Talk Magnifying glass
*Badges for students to wear
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Biotic and Abiotic Factors Ecology Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading article on biotic and abiotic factors! Students will learn about how abotic factors in the environment affect biotic organisms. Examples in the reading include:- Temperature dependent sex determination in reptiles- Weasel seasonal coat color- Trees survival mechanisms in winter- Plant's response to sound Included in your purchase are two versions of the article- one at a 1100 lexile and a second at a 900 lexile for your lower level reade
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Among the Hidden Comprehension Questions for Using Text Evidence Common Core
The Among the Hidden Comprehension Questions for Using Text Evidence is aligned to Common Core standards for grades 6-8 as it requires students to use and cite text evidence in their answer.
This document contains 30 total critical thinking comprehension questions broken down by chapter sections below. There are five questions for each set of chapters:
Chapters 1-5
Chapters 6-10
Chapters 11-15
Chapters 16-20
Chapters 21-25
Chapters 26-30
These questions require students to answer in short para
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball
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
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2nd - 8th
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