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Common Core RL.7.3 research
September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8
September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
THE HUNGER GAMES Character Names & Meanings Activity COLLINS Characterization
Hunger Games learners will enjoy the rigor of this 21-slide, 20-character PowerPoint and organizer to take notes. This will help illuminate some of the meanings of the characters names in the novel. From plants to Roman leaders to lots of clever wordplay, there's little question that Suzanne Collins named her characters with much purpose. Characters Included:* Katniss Everdeen* Gale Hawthorne* Peeta Mellark* Primrose Everdeen* Haymitch Abernathy* Effie Trinket* Coriolanus Snow* Alma Coin* Caesar
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7th - 9th
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THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
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5th - 9th
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Introduction to Film WebQuest
Lights, camera, action! Take your students on an exploration of filmmaking. This WebQuest is an excellent introduction to a film unit by allowing students to research critical concepts concerning moviemaking. Students will define terms and explore key concepts of the technical side of film.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: MEGA FILM BUNDLE
"I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys: Resource Set
Getting ready to read I Must Betray You? You need this set! It includes a set of lecture notes to cover background knowledge on the USSR (slightly silly at times and overgeneralized), an anticipation guide to spark discussion before reading, discussion questions, and research questions for presentations on related topics. It also includes a teacher guide with some content warnings for you to be prepared for what's coming. This set will help you dig deeper into this thrilling, jaw-dropping novel
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7th - 9th
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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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1960's Scavenger Hunt (Anticipatory Set/Introduction for The Outsiders)
Planning on reading The Outsiders with your class? Fear that, as kids living in the 2020's that they may not know a whole lot about the cultural juggernaut of a time period that the 1960's was? Get students in the right mindset for 1960's flare with this groovy scavenger hunt! They will explore all sorts of aspects of the decade that defined so much of what we understand about the culture of America. From music, to cinema, to automobiles -- this scavenger hunt has numerous ways for them explore
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6th - 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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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
John Henry Bio
Biography on John Henry, American folk legend.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: American Folktale Heroes
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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Success with English: Zoo Teaching Resources
The short story Zoo is a science fiction written by Edward Hoch. The story is found in the HMH Into Literature textbook. It is also found online. This unit provides teachers with engaging and informative resources to teach the story. Teaching Resources The resources in the unit include:1. Analyzing the Text (Questions and answers to analyze the story)2. Story Mountains (Graphic organizers to map the plot and summarize the story)3. Compare and Contrast Organizer (A graphic organizer to compare Pr
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6th - 8th
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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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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
Characters Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing characters to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about characters in 4 different ways: characters in other media, characters relating to real life, more complicated elements of developing characters across literature, and connections to literary characters in scie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Characters Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
"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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Plot Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing plot to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about plot in 4 different ways: plot in other media, plot relating to real life, more complicated elements of plot across literature, and connections to literary plots in science and social studies content.Check out the P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Plot Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Setting Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing setting to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about setting in 4 different ways: setting in other media, setting relating to real life, more complicated elements of setting across literature, and connections to literary settings in science and social studies conte
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying Literary Elements Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Dragon Pearl Novel Research
The product has students who are reading the Dragon Pearl novel by Yoon Ha Lee research Korean folktales and identify how the aspects of those impact the story-telling.
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6th - 8th
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The Watsons Go To Birmingham: BUNDLE
Get three great resources in this bundle! Complete with a pre-reading activity, epilogue close-reading, and an activity focusing on characterization, setting, and point of view. Use these resources to guide student learning and to encourage interest in the novel before reading and early on in the reading process!
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5th - 8th
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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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Grades:
4th - 8th
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