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Reading strategies Common Core W.7.1c resources
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Novel Study Unit - 150+ Pages, No-Prep PDF
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Novel Study Unit - 150-page novel guide with student worksheets, activities, quizzes, tests, and teacher resources for teaching Mark Twain's classic, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Classroom-tested by over 650 teachers with a 4.9/5 Rating! This Printable PDF is perfect for in-person classrooms or distance learning but will need to be modified for use in Google Classroom.In this comprehensive Adventures of Tom Sawyer Teaching Unit, you'll find:Informational Text Artic
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6th - 9th
Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade
These compare and contrast nonfiction passage worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the three NBA players.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students, boys especially, enjoyed this passage. Definitely a high interest topic!" – Vanilla SpeechThe song for this activity explores the accomplishments of Michael Jordan, Al
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities 5th & 6th Grade
Crocs Article Reading Passage, Reading Comprehension Questions, Writing Prompts
This Crocs™ Article and Reading Comprehension activity is a highly-engaging reading activity for your middle school students. In this activity, your students will read all about the history of Crocs, and answer Common Core / New Generation standards, reading comprehension questions. This product also comes with two writing prompts - an informative writing prompt and an argument writing prompt.Reading nonfiction is a great way to improve reading comprehension. They provide students with the oppo
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
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
Literary Devices Plot Diagram Graphic Organizers
ALL MAJOR LITERARY DEVICES INCLUDED IN this digital toolbox on Google Slides comes with everything you need for a deep study of each literary element, and can be used with any Pixar short film or any literature! ❤Each literary element section includes:❤Embedded videos❤Reference guides❤Explanations and examples❤Graphic organizers❤Activities and and interactive space for students to type❤Literary Devices Covered:✔ Theme✔ Plot✔Conflict✔Character Traits✔Inference✔Summary✔Objective Summary✔Setting✔P
Grades:
6th - 9th
Cover Letter Writing Lesson with Template, Graphic Organizer and Rubric - OLC4O
Teach students how to write a cover letter with this lesson plan! Evaluate students’ understanding of audience and tone using the cover letter examples provided. Includes a cover letter graphic organizer to scaffold writing. This unit is perfect for preparing for the OSSLT, teaching the Ontario Literacy Course (OLC4O), or coaching essential literacy. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Cover Letter Writing Lesson:✏️ Cover Letter Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft Po
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6th - 12th
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Flowers for Algernon Short Story Unit
Flowers for Algernon Short Story Unit. In this bundle, you will find:
Table of Contents
Pre-Reading Questions
Daily Lesson Calendar
Bell Ringers and Exit Slips
Close Reading Activities
Paired Text Lessons
Lesson Handouts
Post-Reading Projects
Culminating Writing Task
Unit Assessment
All common core aligned. I started this unit in January to coincide with Kindness Week January 25-29.
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7th
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Imagery Project- "To This Day" by Shane Koyczan (poem)
The "To This Day" Imagery Project is a great mini unit for teaching imagery, tone, figurative language, and annotation skills. This comprehensive project includes slide decks with examples, assignments, the complete text, and visuals. A link to the spoken word poem video is also included in the slides (I highly recommend showing it to students). In his poem, “To This Day,” Shane Koyczan enlisted the help of artists all over the world to create a poem that was as beautiful to look at as it was to
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7th - 10th
Winter Article & Reading Comprehension - The Winter Blues
This Winter Article & Reading Comprehension product is a highly-engaging reading activity for your middle school students. In this activity, your students will read all about the Winter Blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder, and answer Common Core / New Generation standards, reading comprehension questions. This product also comes with a persuasive/opinion writing prompt. Reading nonfiction is a great way to improve reading comprehension. They provide students with the opportunity to practi
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7th - 9th
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Transitions & Conjunctions Manipulatives
Are your students stalled on "and" & "then"? This material cleverly leads them to selection of more appropriate words to join sentences and clauses, thereby improving composition flow.
There are 25 sets of Transitions & Conjunctions manipulatives. Each set contains 5 paragraphs that must be read and arranged sequentially under the title card. Next, there are transitions and conjunctions that accompany each paragraph. Students must select from the matching words (same color and/or code)
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5th - 7th
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No Prep Editable Novel Guide for The Phantom Room Activities & Answer Key
This is a downloadable PDF with an editable Google Doc link to make meeting your individual needs easy! This packet includes:- Anticipation Guide- Vocabulary for every section- Study Guide Questions for every section - Making Predictions Written Response- Written Response Prompt- Character Motivation Activity - Point of View Activity- Direct and Indirect Characterization Activity - Learning Menu Activities (9 options with descriptions and requirements)- Essay Prompt and Rubric (MLA formatted tem
Grades:
4th - 7th
Magazine/Newspaper Article Analysis
Use this worksheet to determine the main idea of an informational/expository text. I use this with my “Time for Kids” magazine weekly. The first day I introduce how to write a “Gist Summary” (a 20-word summary) and then on the following day I explain and model how to fill out the analysis form using the main article of the magazine. This worksheet is a good way to address text structure and look closely at an article.
You can find information all over the Internet on how to create a “Gist”. You
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3rd - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Passage Two Texts on the Same Topic Middle and High School
This compare and contrast passage activity about two texts on the same topic is based on our "Hamilton vs. History" parody rap song and is perfect for middle and high school students!Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the musical's portrayal of Alexander Hamilton compared to the factual history of his life.The song for these activities is written as a reading passage that explores the life of Alexander Ham
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8th - 10th
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Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic Activity for Middle School
This compare and contrast two texts on the same topic activity for middle school is based on our kids' movie vs. the original story of Mulan rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below.*Note: This product is a digital, Google Forms reading activity for use in Google Classroom. If you would like the paper-based activity, click here.The song is written as a reading passage that explores the history of the "Balla
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5th - 7th
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST USING COOKIES - Lesson & Activity Grades 3-12
Elevate your teaching experience with this engaging and delectable "Taste of Comparison and Contrast" lesson! Perfect for elementary through high school levels, this resource adds a flavorful twist to understanding the nuances of compare and contrast. By the end of this hands-on experience, students will not only grasp the distinctions between comparison and contrast but will also apply analytical skills, utilize a comprehensive graphic organizer, and master the art of crafting impactful compar
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Not Grade Specific
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7th Grade StudySync ANNOTATION Guided Notes
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade ANNOTATION lesson.Students can enjoy:Fill-in-the-blank guided notesVocabulary matchingReading checklistQuestions to consider while reading
Grades:
7th
Compare and Contrast Passage Two Texts on the Same Topic Middle and High School
This compare and contrast passage activity about two texts on the same topic is based on our "Hamilton vs. History" parody rap song and is perfect for middle and high school! Students will listen to the song then use the song's lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the musical's portrayal of Alexander Hamilton compared to the factual history of his life. The song for these activities is written as a reading passage that explores the life of Alexander Hamilton a
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8th - 10th
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Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Activities for Middle School
These compare and contrast nonfiction passage activities for middle school are based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the activities detailed below by finding similarities and differences between three NBA players.*Note: This product is a digital, Google Forms reading activity for use in Google Classroom. If you would like the paper-based activity, click here.The song for this activity explores the a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities 5th & 6th Grade
Compare and Contrast Fiction and Nonfiction Passages 5th and 6th Grade
Do you need engaging, compare and contrast fiction and nonfiction passages for 5th and 6th grade? Rap songs are your answer! Based on pop-culture and history reap songs, these activities will keep your students' attention using song lyrics as reading passages while they practice compare and contrast skills. Easily incorporate them into independent activities or complete them together as a class lesson.Students will listen to each song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to complete the
Grades:
5th - 7th
7th Grade StudySync CONTEXT CLUES Guided Notes
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade CONTEXT CLUES lesson.Students can enjoy:Fill-in-the-blank guided notesVocabulary matchingReading checklistQuestions to consider while reading
Grades:
7th
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade DIALOGUE lesson.
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade DIALOGUE lesson.Students can enjoy:Fill-in-the-blank guided notesVocabulary matchingReading checklistQuestions to consider while reading
Grades:
7th
Written Reflections Based on Books Read: ELA Writing Strategies + Skills
In this lesson, students will be shown how create written reflections based on the a book or books they have read. After the mini-lesson, students will apply these tools individually, and are given a set of writing prompts that they will respond to (the strategies are conflict, setting, visualization). This is a strong lesson for students to reflect on their books through writing, while also giving them a number of options on how to approach and respond.Check out all my other ELA products below!
Grades:
5th - 9th
Portfolio Assessment: An Alternate to a Final Exam in English 7
This is a student-centered alternate means of assessing growth and mastery. Included are a comprehensive introduction, a parent brochure, FAQs, 14 crafted Portfolio Activities and rubrics. It is a way for you to assess your students beyond the traditional final exam, allowing them to showcase their learning in a valued final product.
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7th
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Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade IMAGERY lesson.
Guided Notes that go along with the StudySync 7th Grade IMAGERY lesson.Students can enjoy:Fill-in-the-blank guided notesVocabulary matchingReading checklistQuestions to consider while reading
Grades:
7th
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