Close reading Common Core RL.6.1 resources for Microsoft Word

Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

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If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson

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Stellar Reads

Through this unit, students will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation in the text, “If Stones Could Speak” by Marc Aronson. This common core aligned packet emphasizes specific skills that are targeted in each chapter. Through this packet, students are exposed to diverse perspectives and challenge them to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions about history. Students will learn to analyze how claims support the main idea and h

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5th - 8th

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Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

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They Called Us Enemy - Test (DOC)

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This is a 40 questions multiple choice test (DOC) for the novel They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. This test requires students to recall characters, plot points, and higher-level questions like theme. Answer key page is included. The test will determine whether or not students read the novel critically and if they are able to:Draw inferences from the textIdentify characters and eventsIdentify the theme or central ideaGet TPT credit to use on your Future Purchases!Go to your “My Purchases” pag

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7th - 8th

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"Eleven" First Read Annotations STUDYSYNC

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This product is intended to be used with the *STUDY SYNC* series for the text "Eleven" Students use this as they read the text during the first read and make annotations. This encourages students to go back and keeps them accountable during that first read.

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Grades:

6th

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Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Expository

Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

Through the Looking-Glass, and what Alice Found There Comprehension Questions

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GTP Education

Here is a set of worksheets with high level, short answer (sentence and paragraph) comprehension questions for the book Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll. Each chapter has a worksheet of 5 to 6 questions. Also included is a double-sided character information worksheet which can be filled in for each major character in the book. Finally, there is an essay prompt worksheet which can be used a final writing assignment upon completion of the book. An answer key is

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Worksheets

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, RL.6.1

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STUDYSYNC “Eleven” Skill: Text Evidence/Inferencing

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Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

This worksheet is intended to be used with the text "Eleven" from the STUDYSYNC Reading Series. The handout goes along with the skills of finding evidence to match a statement, then using that evidence to draw an inference. This can be used for modeling/guided practice or independent practice.

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6th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

"Scout's Honor" First Read Annotations STUDYSYNC

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Close Reading, Literature

This product is intended to be used with the *STUDY SYNC* series for the text "Scout's Honor" Students use this as they read the text during the first read and make annotations. This encourages students to go back and keeps them accountable during that first read.

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6th

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

The Seventh Most Important Thing - Test (DOC)

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This is a 100 questions multiple choice test (DOC) for the novel The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall. This test requires students to recall characters, plot points, identify figurative language, and higher-level questions that require inference-making. Answer key page is included. The test will determine whether or not students read the novel critically and if they are able to:Draw inferences from the textIdentify characters, their traits, and important plot pointsIdentify liter

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6th - 7th

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Hatchet Chapter 5 Excerpt STUDYSYNC SPECIFIC Annotation Guide

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This product is intended for students to use while completing the "First Read" in Study Sync, "Hatchet Chapter 5 Excerpt". It's great to keep students accountable and making sure they are reading and annotating.

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6th

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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

6th-7th Grade Fiction Reading Passages and Questions Set 2 of 2 Word Document

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Evaluate your students' learning with this fiction reading passages with comprehension questions pack. With fun topics and themes, these CCSS aligned questions will allow kids to practice or increase their understanding of reading comprehension before testing. Topics include graduation, cooking and bugs. Contents:Reading Passage 1: Cooking Camp - Jason tries to make enough money to go to cookery camp. Reading Passage 2: Graduation - Matt helps prepare for his brother's graduation party. Reading

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading

Grades:

6th - 7th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, W.6.2d

, W.6.2e

, W.6.3

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Also included in: 6th 7th Grade Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle (Word)

Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Excerpt: First Read Annotations STUDYSYNC

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This product is intended to be used with the *STUDY SYNC* series for the text "The Treasure of Lemon Brown: Excerpt" Students use this as they read the text during the first read and make annotations. This encourages students to go back and keeps them accountable during that first read.

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Grades:

6th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 2 Bundle

The Magic Marker Mystery Annotation Guide STUDYSYNC

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This product is intended to be used with the *STUDY SYNC* series for the text "The Magic Marker Mystery" Students use this as they read the text during the first read and make annotations. This encourages students to go back and keeps them accountable during that first read.

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Grades:

6th

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CCSS:

Close Reading, Reading, Vocabulary

Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

Wonders Reading 2020 Sixth Grade Weekly Selections Quiz Packet

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Curley Girl

If the weekly quizzes that come with the Wonders program don't fit your needs, this packet can help, either for distance learning or in class. I didn't want to give the "cold reading" quizzes, because I want to test the story we have spent all week on. But I didn't like the comprehension and vocabulary quizzes that come with the program because many of the questions or answer options are confusing to my students. I also wanted to include some short answer questions, since that is something my st

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Grades:

6th

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Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.6.1

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Ghost Boys - Test (DOC)

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This is a 50 questions multiple choice test (DOC) for the novel Ghost boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. This test requires students to recall characters, character traits and intentions, plot points, and higher-level questions like theme and character development. Answer key page is included. The test will determine whether or not students read the novel critically and if they are able to:Draw inferences from the textAnalyze how complex characters develop over the course of the novel Identify the th

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Grades:

6th - 8th

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Printables, Literature Circles

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Book Cafe or Book Tasting Menu

Created by

Literacy Lunatic

This menu was created for a Book Cafe or a Book Tasting. There is an Appetizer (4 minutes of preview), a Main Course (4 minutes of discussion) and a Dessert (reflection - not included).

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Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 12th

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CCSS:

, SL.6.1

"The Good Samaritan" First Read Annotations STUDYSYNC

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This product is intended to be used with the *STUDY SYNC* series for the text "The Good Samaritan" Students use this as they read the text during the first read and make annotations. This encourages students to go back and keeps them accountable during that first read.

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Grades:

6th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 1 Bundle

6th-7th Grade Fiction Reading Passages and Questions Set 1 of 2 Word Version

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Use these effective fiction reading passages and questions pack to practice comprehension with your students. Each page is colorful and will give the teacher a more interesting way to review reading comprehension. Topics include basketball, siblings and swimming. Contents:Reading Passage 1: Champion - Martyn and a field day competition.Reading Passage 2: Basketball - Evie shows her newfound basketball skills.Reading Passage 3: The Coaster - Angelica is afraid of the new roller coaster. Reading P

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading

Grades:

6th - 7th

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Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

, W.6.2d

, W.6.2e

, W.6.3

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Also included in: 6th 7th Grade Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle (Word)

Out of My Mind - Test (DOC)

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This is a 60 questions multiple choice test (DOC) for the novel Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. This test requires students to recall character traits and intentions, plot points, and higher-level questions like theme and character development. Answer key page is included. The test will determine whether or not students read the novel critically and if they are able to:Draw inferences from the textAnalyze how complex characters develop over the course of the novel Identify the theme or centr

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5th - 6th

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Baseball in April - Test (DOC)

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This is a 30 question multiple choice test (DOC) for the short story "Baseball in April" by Gary Soto. This test requires the answering of higher-level questions that require complex application aligned with common core standards (i.e., analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills). The test will determine whether or not students read the short story critically and if they are able to:Draw inferences from the textAnalyze how characters develop over the course of the novelIdentify themeIdentify a

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6th - 9th

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Teenagers Poem: STUDYSYNC Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer

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Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

This product should be used with the poem "Teenagers" from the STUDYSYNC Reading Series. This is used when examining the different elements that make this a poem. It's a great resource to really break down each stanza and for students to see the different Literary Devices that are in each stanza of the poem. I've also include 3 multiple choice questions to check for understanding. Could be used when teaching the STUDYSYNC Skill: Figurative Language

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Grades:

6th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

, CCRA.R.1

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Also included in: STUDYSYNC UNIT 2 Bundle

The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Chapters 28-32 Reading Questions

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Book to Basics

Enhance your teaching resources with this set of 12 targeted questions tailored for Chapters 28-32 of Sharon G. Flake's "The Skin I'm In."These questions cover both vocabulary and comprehension, providing comprehensive support for student engagement and understanding.Ideal for independent reading, seamless integration into lessons, or dynamic literature circles, this editable document with an included answer key ensures easy implementation and effective assessment. Elevate your teaching and enri

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Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 8th

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CCSS:

, RL.5.5

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Also included in: The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Reading Questions by Chapter

The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Chapters 25-27 Reading Questions

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Book to Basics

Enhance your teaching resources with this set of 11 targeted questions tailored for Chapters 25-27 of Sharon G. Flake's "The Skin I'm In."These questions cover both vocabulary and comprehension, providing comprehensive support for student engagement and understanding.Ideal for independent reading, seamless integration into lessons, or dynamic literature circles, this editable document with an included answer key ensures easy implementation and effective assessment. Elevate your teaching and enri

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Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.5

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Also included in: The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Reading Questions by Chapter

The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Chapters 22-24 Reading Questions

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Book to Basics

Enhance your teaching resources with this set of 12 targeted questions tailored for Chapters 22-24 of Sharon G. Flake's "The Skin I'm In."These questions cover both vocabulary and comprehension, providing comprehensive support for student engagement and understanding.Ideal for independent reading, seamless integration into lessons, or dynamic literature circles, this editable document with an included answer key ensures easy implementation and effective assessment. Elevate your teaching and enri

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Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.5

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Also included in: The Skin I'm In-Sharon G. Flake Reading Questions by Chapter

The Red Scarf Girl Annotation Guide STUDYSYNC SPECIFIC

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This is an Annotation Guide that should be used with the text "The Red Scarf Girl" in the StudySync Series. This guide should be used during the First Read of the text. It's a great way to keep students accountable with their annotations and also gives the teacher an idea if the students understood the text during the First Read.

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Grades:

6th

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