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Balanced literacy Common Core RI.8.3 resources
Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Guided Reading: Within, Beyond, and About the Text Questions By Genre
Whether you are new to teaching guided reading or a seasoned pro, there is something in this product that will help you become a better teacher of reading. About this product:-This resource is separated by genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, and Nonfiction.-Each section includes:*Three pages of discussion questions (Within the Text, Beyond the Text, and About the Text). Within the Text questions cover Word Solving, Summarizing, and Fluency. Beyond the Text qu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Response (6-8)
What is the purpose of this resource?Thinking critically about reading and articulating thoughts through writing is something students should be doing frequently. Reading response for English Language Arts teachers is like double dipping because students are sharing their thinking about reading through written words. It is an authentic snapshot of where students are at in their comprehension of a fiction or nonfiction text. It also gives students a chance to write without the pressure of writing
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6th - 8th
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Independent Reading Conference Form and Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Logs
Included are three different forms that can be used for conferring with students about their reading. Two of the forms are more comprehensive for independent reading and one is more oriented to quicker check-ins when students are reading any text in class. Some of the aspects in these forms include accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and student goals. Some of the skills that are included are predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarizing and synthesizing. I have also included student
Grades:
6th - 12th
Free Lunch by Rex Ogle Literature Guide
A literature guide on Free Lunch by Rex Ogle. This guide contains vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, an essay question, literary term worksheets, and an answer key. Common Core aligned. Editable! Available in PDF, Microsoft Word, and Google Doc formats!
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5th - 8th
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Informational Text Article: Bullying Takes Center Stage: Reading Passages
In this lesson, students will read an article about the causes and effects of bullying in school and throughout the process of growing up. Included in the less is a writing prompt and discussion questions that will help start a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic of bullying.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformat
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: How He Drove Drunk & Someone Died: Reading Passages
This lesson contains an article about drinking and driving, and the consequences it can cause on those who do it and its victims. The lesson comes with writing and discussion prompts to help initiate a discussion on this very important topic, especially for young adults who are not fully aware of the dangers and potential consequences.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the
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6th - 12th
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Interactive Bookmarks to Support Reading Comprehension {CCSS Aligned}
***20 different interactive bookmarks to fit all of your needs for Reading Workshop.How to Use: The bookmarks included in this product are intended to be used in a variety of instructional contexts. Simply print out enough so that each student has one and cut them apart. Read below to find out how to use them during different parts of Reading Workshop.Reading Minilessons: After a reading minilesson when students have independent reading time, have students fill out an interactive bookmark wh
Grades:
5th - 8th
Buddhism & Buddhists Beliefs: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This activity includes a 3 part chart in which students are introduced to the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, and questions that is proposes. Secondly, students are given example for all of these beliefs, and lastly, students have the opportunity to express their own opinions and thoughts in regard to Buddhist beliefs.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
Grades:
6th - 10th
Informational Text Article: Driving While Distracted: Reading Passages Questions
This lesson revolves around an article that discusses the dangers and consequences of driving while distracted (specifically, mobile-devices). The lesson includes a writing response, graphic organizers, comprehension questions and room for written students responses to initiate a discussion.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInfor
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6th - 12th
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Setting & How It Affects Characters: ELA Test Prep & Reading Skills
Students will be introduced to setting and the way an environment can affect people/characters in stories. Students will then apply their knowledge of setting and how it affects the characters to the respective books they are reading. At the end of class all students will be expected to have applied the strategy for that day.Check out all my other ELA products below!Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading PassagesHow to Write a Conclusion - ELA SkillsSetting & Ho
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6th - 8th
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Are you looking to differentiate your instruction to help diverse learners?
Looking for an incredible resource to save you time and energy? Look no further! We've partnered with experienced teachers who have been in the field for over 20 years to craft a product that will make you look like a "pro" in no time. Our team has carefully selected 15 of the most commonly used graphic organizers and customized them to meet the diverse needs of students. With our product, you'll have access to a total of 45 ready-to-use graphic organizers that you can implement at any time. Our
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6th - 9th
Informational Article: Who Shrank My Doritos? Reading Passages + Comprehension
This is an informational article that addresses the growing trend of food manufacturing companies providing less food in their packaging while still charging the same Price. And in some instances, providing less food, but charging even more. Accompanying the article is a worksheet with comprehension activities and questions.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wag
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6th - 12th
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Close Reading and Responding to An Article: Evaluating an Author's Central Idea
Reading closely and locating an author's central idea is critical. It is also important for our students to be able to evaluate that central idea. How does the author support this central idea? Students are guided in these pages to read closely, take a stand, and to write a strong analytical paragraph. This packet really guides them through the process. A rubric makes evaluating their paragraphs transparent and painless!
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7th - 12th
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Informational Article: Scenes from the Border: Reading Passages + Comprehension
This lesson is based around an article about immigration from Mexico. However, what the article reveals about exactly who and why are crossing over is more surprising that most people would assume. The lesson comes with comprehension questions (written responses and multiple choice) that will help lead to a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: Gender Games: Reading Passages + Questions
This lesson revolves around an article that discusses the Title IX, and how it has changed the role females play in high school and college athletics, and the effects of those on male athletes, female athletes, and the way institutions handle their sports programs. The lesson includes a writing response, comprehension questions and room for written students responses to initiate a discussion.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Ol
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: Locked Away Forever: Reading Passages, Comprehension
In this lesson students will read about the debate over whether people under the age of 18 should receive life in prison without parole for crimes they committed. The lesson also includes comprehension and discussion questions to help initiate a meaningful discussion on the matter.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformational A
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6th - 12th
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Informational Article: Birth of India & Pakistan: Reading Passages + Activities
This lesson includes a 4 page article on the origins of India and Pakistan, as countries, free from the imperial reign on Great Britain. The lesson includes a writing prompt, comprehension questions based on the article and student response questions designed to initiate a class-wide discussion.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient India and Ancient C
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Informational Text Article: Lyin' Eyes Reading Passages, Comprehension Questions
This lesson includes an article about how eyewitness testimony in criminal cases is unreliable, and that the modern use of DNA is now freeing people who were wrongly incarcerated. The lesson comes with comprehension questions and activities. A good article to start a meaningful discussion on an important issue.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? R
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6th - 12th
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Article of the Week Shinto and Japanese Buddhism
This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social studies standards. This Article of the Week is an informational text on Japan's two religions, Shinto and Japanese Buddhism..
My Articles of the Week are used for a variety of purposes, including:
• Increasing comprehension and retention of content related te
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: 26 Different Western Civilization Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack
Articles - 2: PAIRED - 1 Narrative: STATE FAIR & 1 Article: BUTTERFLIES
~ READING & WRITING - Comprehension - Analysis - Test PrepTEXT #1"STATE FAIR" is a FICTION NARRATIVE about a visit to the Butterfly Garden at the State Fair. TEXT #2“ABOUT BUTTERFLIES” is a NONFICTION ARTICLE about how butterflies sense the world around them. ....................................................... INCLUDESTWO Articles - both PDFsMULTIPLE CHOICE questions & KEYWRITING PROMPTSSample PARAGRAPH RESPONSESCOLOR CODED paragraphs to HIGHLIGHT topic sentence, evidence, elaborati
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3rd - 12th
Extreme Activities and Dark Tourism Literacy Bundle
The following 2 units go very well together. Dark Tourism looks at some of the more disturbing locations people like to visit; conversely, extreme activities deals with more fun, albeit dangerous, activities that some people choose to do in their spare time. Both units have engaging readings and activities designed to assess students ability to infer, connect, summarize, and synthesize. further, students will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas and projects.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Gun Culture in America Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is crafted around the Junior Scholastic article on gun control in America. Links to the exact article and video are embedded within the lesson plan. There is an additional page that gives a space for lesson planning notes and instructional reflection.
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5th - 10th
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8th Grade - iReady Lesson 4: Analyzing Comparisons and Analogies (Information)
This is a PowerPoint that can be used to go through the iReady lesson together with your class or to allow the students to go through independently. It is interactive and allows the students to gauge and understand their learning of each individual concept. IMPORTANT NOTE: This will work best as a PowerPoint. There will be some changes if converting it to a Google Slide.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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