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Free Common Core RI.11-12.3 resources
FREE DNA Text Reading Watson Crick DNA Article
This free DNA Informational Text reading is based on Watson and Crick's famous one-page article published in 1953 in Nature magazine, announcing their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. It comes with graphic organizers to help your students read and understand this classic scientific paper. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This is a fantastic way to implement t
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
One-Pager Templates for Nonfiction Texts
These one-pager templates for nonfiction texts are an excellent activity to allow students to demonstrate their learning in creative ways. One-pagers are an engaging, low-prep activity that can be used to in conjunction with each of the AP® Lang free-response question types: synthesis, rhetorical analysis and argument.This resource includes 33 one-pager template options so that you can adapt this activity to meet your students needs. Want to learn more about using one-pagers in AP Lang? Check ou
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9th - 11th
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How to Have Meaningful Socratic Seminars
I compiled this free document after working with teachers who struggled with making Socratic Seminar meaningful for their students. This 13-page document contains:
1. A direct and brief description of SS appropriate for 7-12 (pg. 1-2)
2. A step-by-step plan for setting up a seminar
3. A how to guide for writing effective seminar questions
4. Review task ideas for right before a seminar starts
5. Leader sentence & question stems to use during seminars
6. How to set up norms for seminars
7. A
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7th - 12th
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FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES LIST 4 ALL GRADES K-12 AND SUBJECTS + TEACHER RESOURCE
Sometimes, you just need a list of websites for everyone. Here it is. FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES Put together by Teach Me, Maria!It takes time to gather this information, figure out the appropriate grade levels, and format, maintain, and update this page. All I ask is for an honest review if this list helps you.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Narrative of Frederick Douglass | Passage & Literary Nonfiction Analysis Task
A Black History Month Freebie (for a limited time) combined with meaningful ELA Test Prep all in one step! A FREE one-page excerpt from a compelling slave narrative along with reading analysis comprehension questions that get students to analyze the development of central ideas, character, and determining causation of events in a primary source: "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on analyzing the development of Dougla
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6th - 12th
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Free Interactive Reading Notebook Activity: Connect the Dots
Free Download! Common Core Aligned Interactive Reading Notebook Activity: Connect the Dots
Students will make connections between ideas/concepts, events, and individuals. This also includes a blank template so you can assign your own ideas for students to connect.
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards: RI.2, RI.3, RH.3, RST.3
Use this in conjunction with the following interactive literature and nonfiction foldables:
Interactive Notebook Reading Nonfiction Bundle for ANY Text
Interacti
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
"We Sail for America" - Literary Nonfiction Reading Passage & ELA Test - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST LITERARY NONFICTION PRIMARY SOURCE 1-page passage "We Sail for America" from the immigrant memoirs of Samuel McClure in his 1914 autobiography. McClure founded muckraking journalism in his McClure's Magazine, which was popular in the early 1900s. This topic fits in well with middle school and high school social studies subject matter and is perfect for ELA. This informational text passage is paired with an ELA practice assessment that tests reading and language skills aligned to mu
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6th - 12th
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Slice of Life: Part 1 Food Safety- Food Handling and Sanitation Vocabulary
This is the first portion of the "Kitchen Safety" Chapter in the Student Edition of "Slice of Life, a Functional Kitchen Guide and Recipe Book" by Darryl Gregson. This portion of the Student Edition from "Slice of Life, a Functional Kitchen Guide and Recipe Book" by Darryl Gregson, provides complete information on the safety measures in the kitchen when performing any Food Handling and Sanitation. I am giving this to you today for free as a sample of my work dedicated to improving the lives of t
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Free Argument (Rhetorical) Analysis Voting Rights Speech and Graphic Organizer
Use this free rhetorical analysis graphic organizer to help students read and analyze the argument presented in Lyndon B. Johnson’s speech, “Voting Rights Act of 1965" (also called "We Shall Overcome"). The web guides students through analysis of rhetorical features including diction, rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), structure, author’s craft and purpose, tone, and central ideas. This scaffolded approach to argument analysis provides an alternative to the widely-used SOAPStone strateg
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8th - 11th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Star Spangled Banner & Francis Scott Key Close Read Leveled Passages Print-n-Go!
ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here."Francis Scott Key & The Star Spangled Banner" CLICK TO SEE AUGUST 7 PASSAGESINFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVEL
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FREE Purpose of Informational Text Features Sorting Activity
This FREE resource includes a simple, FUN matching activity for grades 6-12. This printable resource is designed to provide students with an introduction to identifying how informational text features can aid in reading comprehension. Students match informational text features -- “clouds” -- with their purpose --“lightning bolts.” I like to have students complete this matching activity in small groups. My more competitive students like to race against other groups to see who can match all the t
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6th - 12th
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Allegory of the Cave Mini-Project
Who doesn't love Plato? This mini-project is perfect for students taking AP or honors courses. However, with proper scaffolding, it can be taught to any high school group (grades 11-12). It can be used in lieu of an exam or as an additional project. This project has differentiated groups roles to support all learners. Provided is the project description, differentiated handouts, and rubric. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about "the open thesis statement" format, which is refere
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Free Rhetorical Analysis Lesson with Ruth Bader Ginsburg Speech
Make real-world connections with this free argument analysis activity using a speech from the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The rhetorical analysis graphic organizer guides students through analysis of rhetorical features including diction (word choice), rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), structure, author’s craft and purpose, tone, and central ideas (themes). This scaffolded approach to argument analysis provides an alternative to the widely-used SOAPStone strategy.Tim
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Brown v Board of Education | Passage + Evaluate Legal Reasoning & Principle Task
A seminal U.S. Document to analyze for meaningful ELA Test Prep! A FREE one-page excerpt from a milestone Supreme Court decision regarding the concept of a "separate but equal" education, which used to be the norm: "Excerpts of the Supreme Court delivered by Chief Justice Earl Warren - From Brown v. Board of Education."THIS AMAZING RESOURCE gets students delving into and summarizing parts of a seminal U.S. document to evaluate legal reasoning and the application of constitutional principles. THA
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6th - 12th
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FREE Active Reading Comprehension Strategies - FREE SAMPLER
Improve your students' reading comprehension and lay the foundation for close reading and annotation with this EDITABLE Active Reading Strategies GOOGLE SLIDES Presentation. This FREE SAMPLER presentation includes a graphic organizer, key details, a modeled example, and a practice opportunity for one active reading strategy.Interested in teaching all 7 reading comprehension strategies? Check out the full resource here: Active Reading Strategies PresentationThis presentation is based on The Good
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8th - 11th
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SOAPStone Posters (or Presentations)- FREE Analysis Tool
SOAPStone is a diverse strategy that can be used to dissect the work of professional writers as well as help students develop their own writing. This FREE product consists of two slide shows that break down the SOAPStone acronym and provides questions to guide students through the analysis or writing process. The slides are intended to be printed out and used as classroom posters, but they are also perfect to use as visuals during an introductory lesson.If you enjoy this resource, you and your s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Techumseh's Speech to the Osage | Native American Literature & History Lesson
Enrich your students' knowledge of Native history with this fascinating primary source.. In this speech Tecumseh, a leader of the Shawnee tribe, works to unite other tribes to fight against the encroachment of their lands. The powerful speech outlines many of the tragedies and dilemmas of the Native people. When your students complete this lesson on a powerful speech they will:—understand more about the history of Native people—strengthen their close reading and analysis skills—understand bul
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9th - 12th
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Word Choice & Rhetoric in Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address - Passage & ELA Test
A Black History Month Freebie (for a limited time) combined with meaningful ELA Test Prep all in one step! A FREE one-page excerpt from a compelling speech along with an ELA Practice Assessment Test: "Governor Deval Patrick's Inaugural Address." It's a seminal U.S. text that reveals an important aspect of Black History. The reading practice assessment focuses heavily on word choice, rhetoric, and their impact on meaning and tone. (Standards R.4, L.4), plus author's purpose and point of view (Sta
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6th - 12th
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Public Enemy Fight the Power BET Awards 2020 Performance and Lyrics Analysis
Unit Essential Question:On July 3, 2020, during a summer of protest and uprising against systemic racism and police brutality, The New York Times released an article titled, “Black Lives Matter May Be the Largest Movement in U.S. History.” This was just days after the hip-hop group Public Enemy alongside artist Nas, Black Thought, YG, Rapsody, and Jahi debuted a remix to the 1989 song, Fight the Power. Using the music video for this song, answer the question, “How does the Black Lives Matter Mov
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9th - 12th
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School and Daily Life in the 1960s
This is a five page unit by Reading Through History which documents school and daily life in America during the 1960s. The readings are followed by three pages of student activities which include multiple choice questions, student response essay questions, and a page of vocabulary activities. There is enough material to cover one standard 50 minute class.
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8th - 11th
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FREE! Choice Board for any READING assignment - Grades 7-12
FREE! A great way to differentiate in your classroom is to have your students choose their OWN reading assignment. This handout includes 9 diverse reading assignments that students can complete when reading any kind of text. Many of the assignments can be done using paper or the internet (specific internet sites are included). *********************************************************************You may also be interested in: CORNELL NOTES & LEARNING LOGSYou may also be interested in: RECI
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Analysis One-Pager
SPACECAT Activity which takes the rhetorical analysis of any given speech or text one step further. This one-pager requires students to begin practicing the art of crafting purposeful paragraphs connecting an author's rhetorical choices, appeals, and tone with the argument communicated. Great for maintaining a student notebook throughout the year for AP Language and Composition or AICE/ IB General Paper. Companion Pre-AP/Pre-AICE/Pre-IB or Honors English One-Pager also available.
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10th - 12th
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Reading Informational Text Graphic Organizer: A Tool for Students
This is a generic 2 page graphic organizer that can be used with any informational texts you want your students to read. (Common Core Standard's #1-9 for reading Informational Texts are addressed) This organizer guides students in a close reading of the text of your choice.
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7th - 12th
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Active Reading Strategies Worksheet
Active Reading Strategies WorksheetEmpowering Students to Become Thoughtful ReadersAbout This Worksheet:Welcome to the Active Reading Strategies Worksheet, a versatile and essential tool designed to enhance reading comprehension and engagement for students across various grade levels. This worksheet encourages active participation in the reading process through five key strategies: Predict, Visualize, Question, Connect, and Respond. Whether you're teaching upper elementary, middle, or high schoo
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