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Common Core RI.8.3 resources for Easel Activities
13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Gettysburg Address Activities | Civil War | Print & Digital | Primary Source
Gettysburg Address reading and writing activities! This standards-based close reading and scaffolded summary writing lesson for the Gettysburg Address provides students with a deep understanding of Lincoln's famous speech. Printable PDF AND Google Drive Versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 Civil War resources!This resource can be completed on paper or
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Snapchatâ„¢ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions
In this Snapchat Reading Comprehension Passage, your students will look at the pros and cons of the app, work on reading comprehension questions, and participate in argument writing. This product includes both a higher and lower-level article for differentiation purposes. Included with the article are reading comprehension questions for both levels, as well argument writing extension activities and worksheets.Snapchatâ„¢ is a popular app among teenagers, and my middle school students choose this a
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Argument Writing Bundle
Reading Graphic Organizers Fiction and Non-Fiction Grades 6, 7, 8
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 92 organizers, plus 10 bonus pages.EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)**If you teach multiple grade levels, purchase the set for the highest grade level you teach. You do not need to purchase both the 6,7,8 and 9-10 packs. The 9-10 builds on th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Halloween, Pumpkins, Fire Safety & More 20 October Close Reading Comp Passages
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTSInformative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading!20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Worksheet Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage PDFs &/or Digital Resources. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special Education.>> Oh Boy, It's October>> All About Autumn>> All About Corn>> National Popcorn Month>> All About Scarecrows>> Pumpkin Life Cycle>> All About Pumpkins>> Jack-o-Lanterns>
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Digital Resources & PDFs Close Reading LEVELED Full Year BUNDLE CC Aligned
Reading Comprehension Comprehension Passage with Multiple Choice 7th 8th Grade
Are you looking to help your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students practice and feel confident answering reading comprehension questions?This resource was created for a quick four-week review. The 40 questions were written to give your students a chance to review all the reading concepts before end of year testing. The 20 short passages include fiction, information text, poetry, and persuasive text. Concepts: Plot, Author’s Purpose, Detail, Summary, Point of View, Central Idea, Structure, Inference,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â FAST ELA Test Prep Reading Paired Passages & Texts Florida BEST Standards
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts NonFiction Graphic Organizers
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts: Close Reading Strategies and Activities
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Use the handouts to encourage close reading and compare/contrast of two or more texts or sources (may be used with multimedia sources such as graphics, videos, podcasts, etc.). They may also be used to compare two different people, focusing on comparing their early life, struggles, and achievements. Includes modified Venn Diagrams specific to the CCSS.
These activities may b
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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Phineas Gage Nonfiction Book Study Guide -- Includes DIGITAL file options!
This is a 120+ page Common Core aligned complete book study for the nonfiction text, Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The Table of Contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, and final exam are available as Google Driveâ„¢ files. A voc
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6th - 8th
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Close Reading Article Review Questions For Any NonFiction Text
Close Reading Questions: Nonfiction Articles Aligned with the Common Core State StandardsNonfiction articles can be used in any content area. Use the handouts to encourage close reading of the passage or article. May be used with any news, feature, informational, explanatory, argument, opinion, editorial, persuasive, narrative, or autobiographical article/text. Explores comparing two texts for compare/contrast. Students will be required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.*LI
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Daily Reading Comprehension ELA Warm Ups Bell Ringers Countdown to Reading STAAR
Are your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR reading test prep? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 4 Weeks of daily reading practice have short, engaging texts with text-dependent reading comprehension questions. It's the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of a variety of text genres (Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Informational Text, Argumentative, and Cross-Curri
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Countdown to Reading STAAR 10 Day Boot Camp Middle School ELA Test Prep
Reading Comprehension Passages Mystery Picture | Summer | Print & Digital
Looking to make reading comprehension fun and exciting? Mystery Pictures are the perfect solution. The summer mystery picture activity includes 2 short passages (Fiction and Non-Fiction) and 8 multiple-choice questions students have to answer to discover a mystery picture. Once students answer the text-dependent questions, they will then self-check by coloring all the numbers on their mystery picture page based on their answer choices. This fun color-by-number activity is an engaging way to rein
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Reading, Revising & Editing Fun ELA Activities Middle School After Testing
Wild Animals Aren't Pets + Let People Own Exotic Animals Argumentative Unit
This argumentative unit compares "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals" in a comprehensive unit for digital and print. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, thesis statement, counterargument, inferencing, author's argument, compare and contrast, comprehension, text structure
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
Fears and Phobias Nonfiction Unit Aligned with HMH 6 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive nonfiction unit covering the article Fears and Phobias by kidshealth.org. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 6. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent nonfiction unit. Skills covered include text structure, author's purpose, main idea, summary writing, context clues, figurative language, point of view, and supporting answers with textual evidence.This unit now includes a copy of a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
Juneteenth Activities and Reading Passage - Printable & Digital
These engaging Juneteenth activities make it easy to teach this important American holiday with a nonfiction reading passage, comprehension questions, a sequence graphic organizer, and engaging writing prompts! Middle school students will learn the history of Juneteenth, how it fits into the story of slavery ending in America, and what it means to people today. Use these activities as an English lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies lesson to dive deeper into a l
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages Multiple Choice CAASPP Test Prep
Prepare your middle school students for success with our dynamic test prep resource tailored for CAASPP exams. Focused Skill Building:Dive into 20 engaging passages covering fiction, information text, poetry, and persuasive text, aligning perfectly with CAASPP standards.Challenge students with 40 text-dependent multiple-choice questions crafted to reinforce essential reading comprehension skills.Aligned Concept Mastery:Target key concepts such as Story Plot, Author’s Purpose, Detail, Summary, Po
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6th - 9th
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Winter Holidays Around the World Walking Tour | Christmas Gallery Walk Activity
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk around the world to see how Christmas and other Winter Holidays are celebrated. This low prep resource will keep students engaged and learning as you wrap up the semester. Introductions, key topics, and vivid images help students make comparisons between their own celebrations and those of others from around the world. Resource Includes:Information cards and centers content for 10 LocationsStudent handouts for note-takingWrap-up questions for
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Winter Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities - PDF & Digital
If your students can't be out in the snow, they can at least read about it! This set of winter reading comprehension passages and nonfiction graphic organizers are the perfect reading activities to celebrate the winter season while sharpening nonfiction skills like main idea, supporting details, sequencing, cause and effect, and more. These no-prep printable and digital reading activities also make excellent sub plans!(Need more winter reading comprehension? This resource pairs well with my Wint
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Winter Reading Activities - Nonfiction Passages & Poetry Practice Bundle
Reading Comprehension Mystery Picture | Emoji Color By Number | Print & Digital
Help your students practice reading skills in a fun and engaging way! Mystery Pictures that are color by number are the perfect addition to your classroom reading comprehension practice.This fun and engaging Emoji reading comprehension mystery picture activity includes 4 short passages and 8 multiple-choice questions students have to answer to discover a mystery picture.Once students answer the reading questions they will then self-check by coloring all the numbers on their mystery picture page
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Reading, Revising & Editing Fun ELA Activities Middle School After Testing
Winter Olympics 2022 - Ten Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School
Winter Olympics Fun for Middle Schoolers!Looking for a way to incorporate the Winter Olympics into your class?This packet of ten activities includes seven logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one grid matching puzzle, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the digital overlay feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more in
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
Reading Comprehension Mystery Picture | Summer Color By Number | Print & Digital
This fun and engaging reading comprehension mystery picture activity include 2 short passages (Fiction and Non-Fiction) and 8 multiple-choice questions students have to answer to discover a mystery picture. Once students answer the reading questions they will then self-check by coloring all the numbers on their mystery picture page based on their answer choices. This is an exciting way to reinforce reading skills!Topics: Inference, Character, Text Evidence, Figurative Language, Main Idea, Detail
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Reading, Revising & Editing Fun ELA Activities Middle School After Testing
Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push by Walter Dean Myers Unit Digital + Print
This is a comprehensive short story unit covering the short story Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push by Walter Dean Myers. This short story is about a boy who decides to play wheelchair basketball. Skills covered in this unit include reading comprehension, listening comprehension, mapping the plot, support with textual evidence, character inferencing, context clue vocabulary, short answer response questions, compare and contrast, theme, and point of view.The activities, questions, and standards are
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Flying Lessons and Other Stories Bundle Digital and Print
Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses WebQuest - Ancient Civilizations
This webquest is designed to give students historical background knowledge about the belief system of the Ancient Egyptians and its role in Egyptian history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Who was the most important god to the Egyptians. Describe him in a few sentences. According to Egyptians, what was a Ka and when did you have
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
NonFiction Middle School Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice CAASPP Test Prep
Help your students prepare for standardized testing with these practice reading passages. Great for Common Core or CAASPP!This common core aligned test prep resource has 40 questions written to give your students examples of all the types of questions they will see on standardized testing.Question types: multiple-choicemulti-selectA/B questions (evidence-based selected response)constructed responseGreat for middle school students. Some 5th-grade teachers have found this helpful. Click for the el
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension SBAC & CAASPP Test Prep Assessments 6th 7th 8th Grade
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