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Middle school critical thinking ELA test prep scripts
The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School
The Tell-Tale Heart is a short story by Edgar Allen Poe. This reader's theater adaptation of this scary tale will get your students thinking more deeply as they take on the roles of the narrator, old man, and the police officer.Reader’s Theater is one of my favorite tools to utilize in my middle school classroom. While I have listed the grades 6-8 common core standards that this resource covers, Reader’s Theater directly improves fluency and comprehension. In addition, Reader’s Theater allows s
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Reader's Theater Scripts for BIG KIDS Collection
7th Grade STAAR Reading Review: Drama
This resource was designed for use as a review for drama questions on the 7th grade STAAR Reading test. Other STAAR resources can be found in my store, BrainyCats Learning Store
BEFORE PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THROUGH THE GUIDED PRACTICE SCENE TO MAKE SURE IT IS SUITABLE FOR YOUR CLASS. My students enjoyed it, but it is about a food contest where competitors try to make disgusting combinations of food, so the topic may be off-putting to some groups. The sample can
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Social Pragmatic Language Group Bundle 4 large products
I'm excited to offer you this huge money-saving pragmatic/social group bundle (95 pages) of four of my top selling products:
Taking Perspective
Safebook
Social-Pragmatic Language Rubrics
Ice Cream Emotions
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Pony Express - Readers' Theater
Your students will have fun learning about the Pony Express with this readers' theater script. What a great way to practice oral reading fluency and learn about the important events that shaped our nation. Included are three task cards and two activity sheets. Check out the Preview!
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Civil War
Oregon Trail
Boston Tea Party
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3rd - 6th
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WINTER ELA BRAIN TEASER ACTIVITIES - grade 5 6 7 8 fun winter lessons
Banish the winter blahs with these no-prep, high interest 30% off winter-themed brain teaser activities! The activities are perfect as brain breaks, for morning work, do-nows, or for fast finishers. The comprehension mysteries stretch students' reading strategies, while still having fun. None of the resources refer to Christmas. They are inclusive, and can be used throughout the winter season. January fun? Sorted! February fun? Ditto! At $4.30 off, it's even fun for your wallet. You get the wint
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Science Discussion Starters
Science Scaffolds for Discussion
This product includes 11 science discussion starter posters.
Black&White + Color Included
When scientists share their ideas, they may say ...
I noticed ____.
My data shows ____.
I think ___ because ___.
I wonder ___.
I observed ____.
When scientists respond to others, they may say ...
Can you explain to me?
What do you think?
What evidence do you have?
Are you saying _____?
I agree with ___ because ____.
I respectfully disagree because ____.
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K - 8th
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Murder Mystery 1- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes: ~Backstory ~Individual stories for students ~Notes page for evidence ~Questions and Answers page ~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.
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5th - 10th
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State Test Prep Skit
A fun and lighthearted skit or play with fairy tale characters preparing to take a State Test. Is primarily for Test Taking strategies and skills in a way that is fun and interesting to the kids. This skit could also be performed by a drama department. Possibly at a testing assembly.
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5th - 12th
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Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set
Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving, planning, or
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PreK - 12th
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Murder Mystery 2- Textual Evidence - Court Case- Speech, Theatre, Debate English
Murder Mystery - Mock Trial - Perfect for English, Speech, Theatre, Debate classes. Use for students to find textual evidence, by reading closely and debating the issue at hand.Includes:~Backstory~Individual stories for students~Notes page for evidence~Questions and Answers page~Contract~Blue Print of the HouseStudents will love this activity when they are performing it in front of the class.Clipart:SwampWitchHuntCheck out my other murder mystery here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product
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6th - 10th
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Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set
Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for each of five question categories, including: Who?, When?, Why?, How?, and What do you do when? for a total of 275 questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Funct
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PreK - 12th
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Winter Stories Bundle - A Christmas Carol
Enjoy this bundle during the month of December to continue student engagement in ELA and critical thinking. Resources include:Reader's Theater Script - A Christmas CarolCompare/Contrast Stories foldable - Paper VersionCompare and Contrast Google Slides Project - Distance Learning 2020Bloom's Taxonomy Response to Text Projects - A Christmas Carol
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4th - 8th
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Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)
This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you can
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE
Middle years- See, Think, Wonder thinking routine bundle.
Introducing our comprehensive "See, Think, Wonder" Teacher Resource Bundle – your all-in-one guide to effortlessly integrate this powerful thinking routine into your classroom! This thoughtfully curated bundle is designed to empower educators, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your teaching journey, with the tools and resources needed to nurture critical thinking skills in your students.What's Included:Teacher Notes: Navigate the world of the See, Think, Wonder routine with ease usi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Genre Theatre (Genre Review With Readers Theater)
This presentation offers eight mini readers theater scripts covering different genres of fiction that will provide students with an opportunity to check their understanding of the concept. The students will be able to select the correct genre from a list of six choices after reading each script. An "answer key" is built into the presentation to provide immediate feedback. Please note that due to space requirements, fantasy and fairytale have been combined as an answer choice.
The readers the
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4th - 8th
Collaborative Conversation Poster (Say Something, Agree & Disagree with Someone)
This poster package lets students learn how to work collaboratively using phrase starters. When students want to say something, agree with someone or disagree with someone, they can look at these posters to see how they can say something to their classmates in a respectful and collaborative manner.
Use and refer to these posters daily to create a collaborative classroom learning environment for all!
This package contains 9 posters, and the cover page of the package gives you an idea of how to
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1st - 8th
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Figurative Language Reader's Theater Script
This reader's theater script is about a soccer game at a Clarksville Middle. It is six pages long. However, the document you will be purchasing is 18 pages long, as it contains:
-An original version
-A scaffolded version
-A teacher's key
You can use this interactive reader's theater script to review the following Figurative Language terms:
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Hyperbole
4. Onomatopoeia
5. Alliteration
This activity asks students to read the script aloud and fill-in the figurative language
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4th - 8th
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Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2
Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 110 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving,
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PreK - 12th
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Poetry Writing - Choral Reading, Oral Interpretation, Drama Creative Writing Sub
Poetry Writing! Performance Poems are FUN! Performance Poems will get students out of their seats and speaking before the class. Performance poems will engage all students. Performance Poems may include groups of two to six students.Students will watch youtube examples and will participate in reading poems written in my English 10 class from a powerpoint presentation. The poems are color coded so that each speaker in the presentation knows what lines to read alone and what lines to read together
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6th - 12th
3 Growth Mindset Reader's Theaters - Ethical Dilemmas
This is a super exciting resource that will help your students:Learn what to do with tough ethical issuesBuild reading fluency by performing a reader's theaterGain confidence as readers and in front of an audienceLearn to work togetherReflect on their new thinkingIncluded in This Resource:3 RT scripts at different ability levels (basic, average, advanced).6-8 Character roles for each script at varying ability levels.Specific learning topics for each script.6 writing prompts.12 discussion cards.3
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 12 Reader's Theaters - Growth Mindset Bundle Grades 5-7
HALLOWEEN BRAIN TEASER FUN ACTIVITIES
Halloween is CRAAAAZY in Middle School! These no-prep, fun brain teaser resources are intended to keep grades 5-8 students happy and busy, while still exercising their brain cells. And this bundle gives you $3.75 off- what's not to love?BRAIN TEASER STORIES, RIDDLES & PUZZLES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLThe brain teaser mystery stories require active listening and careful, inferential reading. The riddles, puzzles, board game and writing races will provoke chuckles and co-operative learning. Be the mos
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5th - 8th
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Character Trait Text Evidence -- Court Case
Read a court case to determine which student is guilty of being insensitive.
Students will read a court case to the class, and the class will have to reach a verdict from the evidence that is presented -- Which student is insensitive? This is a fun way to have students find evidence to support their answer.
I have included:
1.) A script (3.5 pages) & a highlighted script for each role.
2.) Name tags for students (judge, sheriff, student 1, student 2, witness 1, witness 2)
3.) A worksheet f
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3rd - 6th
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CAASPP 4th Grade Writing Prompt
This writing prompt will help prepare students to take the CAASPP. It includes three sources and an informational writing prompt that requires students to use information from all three sources in their essay.
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3rd - 6th
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Spanish Sentence Starters Posters: Enhancing Language Discussions!
These five beautifully designed posters in Spanish feature a range of sentence starters and stems to empower students to engage in meaningful conversations and express themselves confidently. Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment while enhancing language skills. Elevate classroom discussions and boost language acquisition with our "Spanish Sentence Starters Posters: Enhancing Language Discussions." Included in this Resource:Five visually appealing posters with Spanish sentence sta
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3rd - 10th
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