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Reading strategies Common Core CCRA.W.8 resources
RACES Writing Strategy Posters | Citing Text Evidence | Text-Based Response
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. --
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1st - 6th
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Paraphrasing Worksheet
A 2 page, 3 -part assessment on paraphrasing. The Assessment Includes:Finding the Key Words (in order to paraphrase effectively, students need to be able to find the key words)Paraphrase the Sentence (can students paraphrase a short piece of text? This part of the resource will help you evaluate if students can paraphrase a short piece of text. Paraphrase the Paragraph (the most difficult part of the assessment, can students paraphrase a larger chunk of text)An answer key is also provided. Want
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paraphrasing Bundle [5 Unique Activities | No Prep | Print & Go!]
Extreme Weather Research Project w/ Text Structures - Natural Disasters Activity
Challenge and excite your students with these text structure aligned extreme weather research projects! This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit project foldable is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text structures during research. Pair this extreme weather research with your nonfiction unit, and you'll be able to knock out reading and science at the same time!Here's what this extreme weather research project includes...✅ Extreme weather foldables wit
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3rd - 5th
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NOVEL UNIT STUDY Lapbook | Book Report Project | EDITABLE Activity
In this EDITABLE creative book report resource, you'll find 10 differentiated activities for ANY novel unit - these templates are perfectly sized for lapbooks and interactive notebooks. This creative book report unit is complete as is, or makes a great companion to your current curriculum. You'll love that this project is guided and can be used for independent work. Your students will love it because it's fun and a change of pace.CLICK HERE to save 40% on this resource in the ELA Bundle for Grad
Grades:
4th - 7th
100th Day of School Activities ELA and Reading | Middle School Printables
Designed specifically for older students in grades 4-8, this 100th Day of School Printable Activities Set will give upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to celebrate the 100th day of school, while practicing ELA and Reading Skills!When it comes to celebrating the 100th day of the school year, older students often get left out! This resource comes with several reading and ELA activities that will give students vital practice in upper elementary and beyond! CLICK HERE TO SAVE
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Taking Notes for Understanding - Teaching Strategies Templates Practice
Teach taking notes to improve reading comprehension, retention, and writing organization! What you get in this step-by-step complete packet of resources:Self Pre-assessment for studentsIntroduction—Why Take Notes; How to Take Notes; Formats for Note TakingModels of Formats with instructions: Roman numeral outline, informal using bullets, 2-column notes (Cornell), and graphic organizersLots of guided Practice opportunities using templatesMain ideas vs details and more for custom mini-lessonsChec
Grades:
6th - 9th
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The Bride of Bloodworth Manor Fun Classroom Murder Mystery Inferencing Game
Explore the rooms of BloodWorth Manor as you gather clues to solve the mystery of the ghost bride and free the trapped souls of the manor in this exciting classroom murder mystery game. This engaging classroom mystery game gets students moving and talking as they work together to collect clues.A fun murder mystery game to play in the classroom made for middle and high school students. Students play detective in this murder mystery whodunit, with five rooms full of clues to explore. Easy for tea
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Halloween Activity Bundle Halloween Lessons and Activities Bundle
March Madness Activities ELA & Reading | Middle School Comprehension Printables
Designed specifically for older students in grades 4-8, this March Madness Printable Activities Set will give upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to learn about the history of the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament, while practicing ELA and Reading Skills! This resource comes with several reading and ELA activities that will give students vital practice in upper elementary and beyond! Includes:Nonfiction or Informational Text ComprehensionSummarizingFigurative Langua
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4th - 7th
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Distance Learning: Animal Research Report Google Classroom or Seesaw
These animal research report templates and graphic organizers are perfect for digital learning, distance learning and remote learning! This digital resource is perfect for animal report on any animal. You can easily use this resource in Google Slides™️, Google Classroom™️ and Seesaw™️. What's Included:There are slides on the following subjects:How to Use in Google ClassroomHow to Use in SeesawBrainstorm (x2)My Purpose Cover (x7 with different themes)KWLAll About (can, have, are)FactsHabitat (x7
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Distance Learning: Writing Bundle for Google Classroom or Google Slides
Animal Research Reports
Animal Research Reports Made EasyThis informative writing and informational text unit is more than just templates, it includes everything you need for researching, drafting, and publishing rigorous animal reports. With the Common Core’s emphasis on informational text and informative writing, this unit will walk you and your young writers through the entire researching and writing process. Check out the preview to see everything included in this unit.Immersion•Text Features Help Me Understand•Ho
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2nd - 5th
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Writing a Bibliography Citing Sources and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-8 Low Prep
Struggle no more with teaching bibliography writing! This comprehensive lesson simplifies the process, making it a clear and engaging activity for students. Ideal for integration into a research unit or as a standalone lesson, this resource is a must-have for any nonfiction writing curriculum.This Resource Includes:Anchor Charts: Includes two charts that guide students in identifying credible sources and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources.Simplified Definitions: B
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3rd - 8th
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Literature Circles Unit - Middle School Social Justice - Literature Circle Roles
This 60 page Middle School Literature Circle Unit is perfect for Thematic Social Justice themed Book Clubs. Literature Circle units are engaging and effective methods of reading instruction that encourage students to engage in rich conversation surrounding text and take ownership of their learning. The ready to use activities included encourage inquiry and critical thinking about social justice issues, and help you to introduce, organize, facilitate, and manage this effective reading and discuss
Grades:
5th - 9th
Paraphrase PowerPoint and Notes Lesson Editable
Paraphrasing is a difficult, but invaluable skill. This PowerPoint and Notesproduct arms students and teachers with a scaffolded approach to paraphrasing.What’s Included in This Product?PowerPoint or Google SlidesEditable textHow to paraphrase slideWhat is paraphrasing?Why do we paraphrase?STOP paraphrasing methodColor Coding Strategy6 Practice opportunities with examplesGuided Notes Follows the PowerPointAnswer Key included (with black text, so can be printed for students who are absent or need
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paraphrasing Bundle [5 Unique Activities | No Prep | Print & Go!]
Survival: Unit 2 (9th Grade My Perspectives)
Enhance your 9th-grade English curriculum with our comprehensive unit designed for MyPerspectives Unit 2! As a dedicated high school English teacher, I understand the importance of providing educators with resources that promote collaboration, engagement, and effective teaching.This unit includes a detailed pacing guide, providing you with a clear roadmap to plan each lesson effectively. With learning objectives and essential questions included, students will actively engage with the curriculum
Grades:
9th - 12th
Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
Paraphrase Telephone Game
Bring a twist on a classic children’s game…. Telephone! In this version students will practice their paraphrasing skills to see how small changes in sentence structure and words can make a big difference!How to This Resource Works: Give one of the 30 unique, short texts to students. Have them paraphrase that original text. Fold or hide the original text so just the student’s paraphrased version is showing Trade papers Students paraphrase their peers paraphrased version Fold the paper so only t
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Paraphrasing Bundle [5 Unique Activities | No Prep | Print & Go!]
Who Was Biography Series Final Projects - SUMMARIZE Fill-in Graphic Organizer
This product is designed to go along with the Who Was/Is/Were biography books. Students can use the ten pages to determine key words and summarizing sentences. This file includes:
- Common Core State Standards
- Directions
- 7 pages for key words and sentences
- 2 pages for final summary
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Who Was Biography Series Final Projects - Comic Retell Fill-in Graphic Organizer
Who Was Biography Series Final Projects - Make A Quiz Fill-in Graphic Organizer
Bundle up! Here are five fina
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3rd - 6th
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No-prep Paraphrasing: Task Cards & Practice/Quiz Differentiated Informational
This no-prep activity set provides leveled paraphrasing practice using task cards and additional exercises. The paraphrasing examples focus on changing sentence order and idiomatic meaning. It's perfect to get students moving, collaborating or for literacy centers. All materials are drawn from authentic, grade-level informational text on a common theme to ensure students develop and use consistent academic vocabulary. The set includes: 18 task cards, 3 levelsSheet to record task card responses
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6th - 9th
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Civil Rights: Unit 3 (9th Grade My Perspectives)
Enhance your 9th-grade English curriculum with this comprehensive unit designed for MyPerspectives Unit 3! As a dedicated high school English teacher, I understand the importance of providing educators with resources that promote collaboration, engagement, and effective teaching.These slides includes a detailed pacing guide, providing you with a clear roadmap to plan each lesson effectively. With learning objectives and essential questions included, students will actively engage with the curricu
Grades:
9th - 12th
Paraphrase and Summarize Practice Activities | Avoiding Plagiarism | Digital
Your upper middle and high school students will learn a practical strategy and practice paraphrasing and summarizing. Students will learn to recognize plagiarism and practice an effective strategy for synthesizing information. No more Synonym Word Salads! This easy-to-use Digital Interactive Notebook is both a teaching tool and a convenient reference tool for you and your students.This Product includes an Editable Easel Assessment that your students can use for practice and review, or you can us
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Research Paper Bundle: Note Cards, Outlines, MLA 9th Edition | Digital
Reading & Writing Anchor Chart Bookmarks
Bookmark sized anchor charts are an easy reference tool for students and teachers to use in small groups, in a center, or as an independent work tool. Generally, I introduce these whole group, and then we refer back to them regularly. They're one of my must-have guided reading group & writing conference tools!13 Fiction Reading Skills Included (color and black/white): Author’s Purpose, Character Traits, Figurative Language, Genre*, Inferences, Mood and Tone, Parts of a Poem, Plot Diagram, Po
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3rd - 5th
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End of the Year Activities ELA and Reading | Middle School Printables
Designed specifically for older students in grades 4-8, this End of the Year Printable Activities Set will give upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to celebrate the end of the school year and summer break, while practicing ELA and Reading Skills! This resource comes with several reading and ELA activities that will give students vital practice in upper elementary and beyond! ⭐Bundle and Save!Purchase the End of the Year Middle School ELA Bundle to get 3 engaging resources
Grades:
4th - 7th
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True Crime ELA and Reading Activities | Middle School English Language Arts
Do you need an engaging activity to get middle school students excited about learning informational text, language and writing standards? If so, this True Crime Bundle is a must have! Assign in Google Classroom or download and print as a PDF! This bundle is an easy, no-prep solution that will provide an entire year of content to your students. Each engaging activity is standards-based and designed to add rigor to the middle school ELA classroom.SAVE 20% BY BUYING THIS BUNDLE AND GET 3 ENGAGING R
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Nonfiction Volume 2 Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th & 6th Grade
Ten close reading passages, or informational texts. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The close reading passages require NO PREP and are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.This book contains the following worksheets:1 – The Moon Landing2 – Nelson Mandela3 – The California Gold Rush4 – Marie Curie5 – Barack Obama6 – The Great Depression7 – Mahatma Gandhi8 – William Shak
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Two Nonfiction Close Reading Comprehension Books | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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