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Common Core RL.7.10 research
Mother to Son Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis — Author Biography
With this lesson, students will do brief research on the background and life of famous Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes. Included are six questions about Hughes that students must answer. Student will then read the poem, "Mother to Son."Also included in this product are ten close reading questions to help students analyze the poem/song. Important poetic and literary devices covered in this lesson include:metaphor or extended metaphortoneanaphoradialectuniversal themehistorical contextau
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Historical Fiction Book & History Report
Rubric, Template, Directions, and Book List for having your students complete a historical book report.
Differentiate through choice: Provided in the materials is everything needed to have students complete their report as a Tri-Fold brochure (template included) OR as PowerPoint presentation. OR as the teacher, you can decide to use one or the other formats depending on your students' access to computers, etc...
Rubric includes point values of each part of the report students need to compl
Inside Out & Back Again Bundle - WebQuest & Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Save on two comprehensive products with this bundle: Inside Out & Back Again Discussion Questions and the Inside Out & Back Again WebQuest! It has everything you need to engage students in the setting of the novel by Thanhha Lai, and then dive into critical-thinking questions for discussions, writing prompts, and more!The WebQuestThis WebQuest stimulates student interest in the setting of the book by immersing them in a different place and time. Pointed questions are organized by the geo
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7th - 9th
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CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned
Students learn about China's limit on the number of children a family may have as they read Chu Ju's experiences in this fascinating novel by Gloria Whelan. Whelan's interesting characters and startling events are enfolded as students read about China in the 21st Century. I divided the book into four equal sections of three chapters each. Included in this unit are:- Cover page for students to fill in with information about the book itself, historical information, and a small word search;- Rea
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5th - 8th
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A Long Walk to Water Bundle - WebQuest & Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Anticipatory Set + Chapter Questions BundleThis bundle is everything your students need to grapple with the events and concepts in A Long Walk to Water by Sue Park, from pre-reading to right through the entire novel!Suggested Unit Design for A Long Walk to Water Before reading the book with your students, let students soak up the background and setting for this foreign place and time with the WebQuest. Then, start them on the book, and guide them through A Long Walk to Water Discussion Questions
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7th - 9th
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60s Background Information Museum Assignment (Perfect for The Outsiders!)
I use this assignment each year prior to reading The Outsiders with my 8th graders in order to build background knowledge. Students get into pairs and are each assigned one of the 60s topics from the slides (fashion, slang, teen life, music, cars, famous faces, and world or national events). Students then have time (I typically give them two class periods) to find images and write descriptions to fill out their virtual museum slides. Then, partnerships present to the class. This product includes
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6th - 9th
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Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
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5th - 10th
Also included in: WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
Maya Angelou - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Maya Angelou is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of her life, common themes appearing throughout her works, and her literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Maya Angelou's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- proj
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7th - 11th
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Ernest Hemingway - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Ernest Hemingway is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary giant's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of his life, common themes appearing throughout his works, and his literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Hemingway's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- pr
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7th - 11th
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John Henry Bio
Biography on John Henry, American folk legend.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: American Folktale Heroes
Toni Morrison - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Toni Morrison is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of her life, common themes appearing throughout her works, and her literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Toni Morrison's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- pr
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7th - 11th
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Life As We Knew It Quiz, Close Reading, Research Project, and Test Bundle
This low-prep bundle covering Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer contains all the formative and summative assessments teachers need to assess general reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and facilitate student research on a range of relevant topics. Included are six plot-based multiple choice quizzes, six short answer alternate quiz options, twenty-one close reading worksheets, research project materials, an end-of-unit test, and answer keys for
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6th - 12th
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Esperanza Rising Bundle - WebQuest & Leveled Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Looking for a complete resource to teach the Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan from start to finish? Welcome to my bundle for novel study!In this bundled resource, you get a pre-reading WebQuest for background and setting as well as chapter-by-chapter, and differentiated Discussion Questions for comprehension and analysis. The Esperanza Rising WebQuestWith the engaging WebQuest, students can learn about the background of the novel independently by researching the geography, history, culture, a
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6th - 9th
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THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit
Gary Paulsen takes the reader through a young girl's confrontation with a recurring dream in this novel. I have broken the novel into three parts. Included in this unit:- Focus Questions for every chapter. There are direct questions, True/False and validate with a quote, cause/effect multiple choice, and put into correct sequence. - Word Study worksheets for each of the three parts (A, B, C) including spelling ladders and glossaries for students to complete.- A Word Search page.- Writing
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5th - 8th
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Mark Twain - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Mark Twain is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of his life, common themes appearing throughout his works, and his literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Mark Twain's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- projects
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7th - 11th
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Lyddie Novel Study Guide
There is also a digital version of this resource in Google Slides if you are looking for a distance learning novel study guide: Lyddie Distance Learning Novel Study Guide. The link to make a copy is on the Table of Contents page of the pdf version.This novel study guide offers a wealth of activities for students reading the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. Included are:- teaching suggestions- possible response journal questions- a rubric for assessing journals- vocabulary for every chapter- c
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7th - 9th
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Exploring Australia - Mini Unit
In this Australia unit, students will focus on exploration integrating History, Geography, Science, Technology, ELA, Art,Math, and Citizenship/SEL lessons. The unit follows the theme of community spirit through developing awareness and involvement. These lessons extend the students' knowledge of text types such as descriptive texts and storytelling. This unit is based around the introduction of Australia as a place and the exploration of Australia’s history, its place in the world, and its rich
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4th - 8th
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Expository Essay Activity BUNDLE - Informative Essay Writing
Do your students enjoy CHOOSING what they can write about? These Espository Essay Activites will proivide your students with options on what they can research and write about. I teach 7th Grade ELA and my student who is the MOST resistant to writing this year was engaged in the "Expository Essay Compare and Contrast Essay" because he got to CHOOSE his topic from the options listed. This Expository Essay Bundle includes three Activities:1. Expository Essay Compare and Contrast Essay (1.5-2 weeks
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7th - 10th
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reading Conferences Made Easy
Are you looking for a way to differentiate for all the students in your classroom?Have you wanted to find a way to start reading conferences but find that everything is geared towards the primary grades?The search is over!Did you know that one-on-one reading conferences empower readers, allows for easy differentiation, and advocates for student choice in the classroom. However, teachers oftentimes stop conferencing with readers after they leave the primary level. Conferences also allow time wh
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4th - 8th
Determining Importance in Informational Text Thinktivity- Grid & Lessons
This is great for gathering information for research reports. The “purpose” is whatever category they need to find out about. They may have 3-4 different grids depending on the research paper requirements. For younger students, have a huge one laminated and use a dry erase marker and use it in shared writing when reading a nonfiction big book.
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3rd - 12th
Counting by 7s & Rain Reign: A Comparison
Two great novels, two talented authors, two best-selling books, two strong characters with diagnoses... Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin have A LOT in common! Created as an independent study, this guide can be used for single students or for an entire class!In this comparison study, students will compare and contrast the plots of the novels, the two main characters, the two diagnoses of the main characters, and perspectives on current research involving gif
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5th - 8th
Compare, Contrast, & Classify Australian Animals
This is a student research-based, standards-aligned worksheet. They will Koala & Kangaroo Compare, Contrast, and Classify Koalas & Kangaroos. CCSS: ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.3- RI.5.3, ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.4 - RI.8.4, ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.7, ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 - RI.6.7, ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.9 - RI.5.9, ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.10 - .RL.8.10, ELA-LITERACY.W.4.7 - W.8.7, ELA-LITERACY.W.4.8 - W.8.8
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in: A Little Look At Australia
Historical Fiction Unit
This unit includes an introduction to the unit for teachers, an introduction to historical fiction ppt, a research project, reading circles questions, and a culminating short story writing assignment.
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7th
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