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Close reading Common Core W.7.7 resources
7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
Imagine having your entire middle school ELA school year planned for you! This curriculum and pacing guide for 7th grade ELA includes EVERYTHING you need for an entire school year of reading, writing, learning, growth, and engagement. Simply download the PDF pacing guide and yearlong curriculum, and you will have 66+ digital links along with a calendar and pacing guide that maps out your entire school year DAY TO DAY. No more wondering what you'll teach tomorrow or stressing about the next unit-
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6th - 8th
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Informational Texts Close Reading Activity and Project
Need a meaningful, standards-based and engaging activity to make it to December break? The Holiday Hustle is the perfect project for Secondary ELA right before the Holidays! This three week unit teaches students how to deconstruct advertisements and informational texts as they study and analyze two different holiday ads and three informational articles about advertising. After analyzing ads and informational articles, students create two projects: a Deconstructing Advertisements Guide for Teens
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7th - 10th
The Fourteenth Goldfish, A PDF and Digital Novel Study
OVERVIEW: This is a custom-made, no-prep, independent work packet for use with grades 4-7 reading The Fourteenth Goldfish, by Jennifer L. Holm. The buyer can use it as a printable and create a student workbook, use as separate printable worksheets, or export it as an Easel digital product and assign it digitally for distance learning. It includes a 25-page student workbook, an answer key, a list of research topics for further reading and deeper understanding, and a listing of common core sta
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4th - 7th
True Crime Reading Comprehension Passages | Close Reading | Middle & High School
Do you need an engaging activity to get middle and/or high school students excited about learning informational text standards? If so, this True Crime Reading Comprehension Close Reading Activity (for the ENTIRE YEAR) is a must have! This easy, no-prep solution that will provide 36 weeks of nonfiction articles about True Crime cases that will grab student interest! Students will practice using Close Reading strategies, annotating text, citing textual evidence, determining central idea, analyzi
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle- CB
Restart Novel Study Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, amnesia, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of Restart by Gordon Korman, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will ha
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study
Making Inferences Lesson - Solving a Mystery Game - Case of the Lost Manuscript
Transform your lesson on making inferences into a thrilling adventure with this solving a mystery game! Students will explore "The Case of the Lost Manuscript" to make inferences and solve the mystery. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Making Inferences Lesson:✏️ Investigation Briefing Overview Slideshow - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDF✏️ Investigation Briefing Overview Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Investigation Clu
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6th - 12th
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O. HENRY | THE LAST LEAF Close Reading Study Guide | Worksheets | Printables
Students enjoy one of O. Henry’s surprise endings as they explore the meaning of friendship in “The Last Leaf,” one of the author’s most famous short stories.Your 16-page, reproducible study guide includes . . .• introduction, background information, audio and video suggestions• full text of the short story• vocabulary pertinent to the short story• comprehension questions that accompany the short story• a vocabulary test• a selection test on the short story• a number of post-reading topics for
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6th - 9th
Also included in: O. HENRY Close Reading Study Guides: Bundle 2 | Worksheets
Hatchet PBL Digital Project - Survival Reality Show Inspired
Survival Reality Show Inspired Project for Hatchet
This project is designed to wrap up a Hatchet novel study with a bang! Inspired by reality shows like Survivor and American Idol, I came up with this real-world project for the classic Gary Paulsen text. Engagement is high because students get to take on the role of reality television judges!
After reading the novel, students will study expert opinions on the various types of skills necessary to survive in the wild. Students look at four major
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6th - 8th
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NonFiction Texts & Reading Comprehension Bundle - Argumentative Writing Tasks
Are you looking for a variety of middle school ELA nonfiction resources that contain engaging, rigorous, and differentiated materials? This non-fiction reading comprehension bundle contains 29 individual units and lessons, including close reading units, argumentative writing units, seasonal ELA bell ringers, and task cards.Each nonfiction lesson will engage students in critical thinking skills and collaboration around real world topics that are relevant to students' lives. Teachers will LOVE tha
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6th - 9th
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Folklore: North Central & South America: Settlers, Indigenous, Maya, Inca, Aztec
America's Folkore COMPLETE UNIT 6-9 Weeks. DISTANCE LEARNING and Electronic OptionPerfect for Matching with Social Studies courses on Early CivilizationsThis comprehensive unit has everything you need bundled together for your Distance Learning (DL) or In-Person Folklore Unit.It covers North American, Central American, South American, and South Pacific (Samoan) folklore and mythology. I have already taught this unit in person and through distance learning this year. It includes additional items
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6th - 9th
Scaffolded Writing for Struggling and Non- Writers Volume 1
THIS IS A GROWING PRODUCT... BUY NOW AND SAVE!!! AS I ADD TO THIS PRODUCT, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE. IT'S AT A BASE STARTING PRICE RIGHT NOW.In education, scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.Instructional scaffolding is a process through which a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. The te
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3rd - 8th
Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo Unit Plan - Common Core
This unit plan includes quizzes, culminating activities, projects, and assessments for the novel Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo. No fancy graphics here, just tried and true questions that I have used with my special education seventh grade students! Includes selected and constructed response style questions. This plan will meet Common Core English Language Arts standards and requires students to support their answers with textual evidence. Particularly for constructed response questions, I have foun
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6th - 7th
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Scaffolded Writing for Performance Tasks for Struggling Writers & Readers Vol. 2
This was $5.00 for the first nine hours!!! Coming next is Volume 1--I know that's backwards!In education, scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.Instructional scaffolding is a process through which a teacher adds supports for students in order to enhance learning and aid in the mastery of tasks. The teacher does this by systematically building on st
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3rd - 8th
Engage NY 7th Grade Module 2B BUNDLE {Unit 1, Unit 2 & Unit 3}
Engage NY ELA units are complex these easy to follow Google Slides match each lesson of the 7th grade Engage NY curriculum Module 2B. They are aesthetically appealing and will help to keep you on track with the lessons. Students will find these helpful to know what pages to be on as you are teaching. Additionally, they can refer to the board to be reminded of the questions that they are discussing or answering.These slides are 100% editable so that you can make these lessons perfect for your cla
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7th
Women's History Interactive Notebook
Geo Journeys is a line of interactive notebook products that focuses on integrating Close Reads, culture, geography, writing, and science/social studies content in an engaging way! Each Geo Journey includes a mini-booklet introducing the topic, information pertaining to the specific topic, maps, activities and interactive organizers that support each topic, Close Read comprehension questions, three writing prompts (informational, opinion, and narrative) that relate to the topic, and Geographical
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4th - 8th
Reading Activity for Any Text | Post-Text | Novel, Short Story Middle and High
Here is a Post-Reading activity that can be done with any text. Seriously! I have used this for short stories and novels. This awesome reading strategy/lesson that I have done with my students can be modified to fit any short text or even chapters from a novel or end of novel activity.Included: Assignment Sheet and Grading Breakdown(2) Lesson Plans-Day 1 and Day 2Blank Chart for Question Creation (Printable but also Available as an Easel Activity)Blank Square Puzzle PieceDOK Question Stem Handou
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez
This is a reading unit for the novel "Return to Sender" by Julia Alvarez. It includes the following:Reading questionsReading question answers2 final projects with rubricsThe first allows students to choose from 4 options on a potential sequel to the novelThe second option is an explanatory letter that can be mailed out to an authentic audience.I have used this unit in the past and have updated it with the most recent changes to my middle school curriculum.The work, projects, and questions all al
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6th - 9th
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The Giver Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of The Giver, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their abili
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Giver Novel Study
HMH Into Literature 7th UNIT ONE: ROGUE WAVE Google Form
This product includes:Rogue Wave short story questions and research from HMH Into LiteratureOffering students the choice to complete assignments digitally comes with several benefits:Flexibility: Digital assignments allow students to work at their own pace and in their preferred environment. It accommodates different learning styles and schedules, enabling them to manage their time more efficiently.Accessibility: Digital formats make learning materials and assignments more accessible. They can b
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7th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature UNIT ONE: TAKING ACTION Google Form BUNDLE
Digital CCSS Argumentative Unit on Should Pitbulls or Certain Breeds be Banned?
Hello and thanks for looking. This is all on Google Drive-perfect for remote learning. Here we have one of the most engaging units I have ever created for middle school students. I live outside of Denver, where the first Pitbull Bans started. Little did I know that right after we finished this unit, voters in Denver, would repeal this 30 year old law (2019). I had students running to me the day after the elections telling me the election results of this law. This unit is engaging, motivating, an
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6th - 12th
Author Research Project Middle School Choice Independent Rubrics Editable
Suitable for an entire ELA research unit for middle schoolers! Students choose an author to research using credible sources in order to create a slide show with the following topics: title slide, personal information, professional information, list of book titles, book review, author's style, meaningful quote said by the author, and a bibliography. I have used this with sixth, seventh, and eighth graders after we are into the year when they have a good amount of independent reading done. They en
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6th - 8th
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200+ Chapter questions for To Kill a Mockingbird
200+ Chapter questions for every last chapter of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Most questions grouped into two chapter bundles. Assign two chapters for reading, assign the questions either for homework, classwork (great sub plan!) or for an academic discourse activity (fewer papers to grade!) With this purchase you get every single well thought-out question.
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7th - 12th
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Engage NY Module 1 & 2B [Full Semester of Lessons] Google Slides
Engage NY ELA units are complex, these easy to follow Google Slides match each lesson of the 7th grade Engage NY curriculum Module 1 & 2B. They are aesthetically appealing and will help to keep you on track with the lessons. Students will find these helpful to know what pages to be on as you are teaching. Additionally, they can refer to the board to be reminded of the questions that they are discussing or answering.These slides are 100% editable so that you can make these lessons perfect for
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7th
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