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Reading strategies Common Core W.7.7 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
Making Inferences: Inference Detective (All That Glamour) Google Form, PDF, Boom
Is it challenging for your students to make valid inferences? Do they struggle to find strong evidence to support their inferences? In this engaging activity, students make inferences by analyzing a case file and a crime scene photo. Inferential questions challenge students to find valid evidence to support their thinking. The final question asks students to synthesize the information and solve the crime like a true detective!STORYLINEWho stole Ms. Elle O' Quint's beautiful emerald bracelet? Th
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5th - 8th
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Synthesizing Texts: Synthesis Reading and Writing Lesson - Digital
Scaffold the process of synthesizing texts with both reading and writing using this engaging, critical thinking activity! Synthesizing is one of the most complicated skills we can ask students to accomplish. If they can synthesize, they can connect what they read across texts, noticing points of similarity and difference. Synthesis means students can think deeply about what they read in order to create something new - often, a solid research product. SYNTHESIZING TEXTS RESOURCE CONTENTS:Presenta
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7th - 10th
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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
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
Leadership Skills Activity Project for Student Council - Book Study Lit Circle
Use this print-and-teach book study or lit circle project to cultivate leadership skill-building in your student council officers. Students choose a book focused on skills they want to improve--developing better habits, building stronger relationships, being a better public speaker. They choose!With the included Dialectic Journal, students engage in self-guided learning and teaching their classmates with the included review and infographic. So many ways to use this:independent, small group, or w
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Leadership Student Council Full Course for Middle High School Advisors
It's a WRAP! 7th Grade Reading and Writing Activities/Assessments
Do you need to make sure you hit EVERY SINGLE CCSS for your class this year??? THIS WILL HELP!!! These activities/assessments can be used n so many ways and students can track their own progress throughout the year. It's a WRAP is a reading and writing assessment program that assesses all reading and writing standards for seventh grade based on the Common Core Standards.
CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST EXPLAINING It's a WRAP!
There are three sections, each with four separate assessments. These assessm
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6th - 8th
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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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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
History of Valentines Day Reading Passages & Research Skills Sub Plan CCSS
Make Your Classroom Stress-Free With These Print and Go Reading Comprehension Passages and Research Skills on Valentine's Day History in One Easy to Use No Prep Resource! This resource will make your life easier. It provides a deep dive into the history of Valentine's Day, covering topics such as its origins, evolution, and the life of St. Valentine.Includes: 1. Reading Comprehension Passagesa. Introduction of Origins and Evolutionb. Historical Backgroundc. St. Velentine's Life 2. Discussion Q&a
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6th - 11th
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Unit: Science of Reading Strategies (Upper El & Middle) Use ANY Novel/text
This 2-3 week unit has ALL you need to equip your students to be super readers. It was designed by a reading specialist & has more resources than you can imagine. Posters, check! Bookmarks, check! Slides to teach from, check! Practices, Summative Assessments, Science of Reading & Brain Research, check...check...CHECK! The best part is: YOU CAN USE THIS ON YOUR NOVEL OF CHOICE! (Or short stories if that is your thing)Strategies: Evaluating, Connecting, Questioning, Visualizing, Clarifyin
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4th - 8th
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William Shakespeare Webquest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) - Digital & Print
This two page scavenger hunt will help peak students' interest in the works of Shakespeare as they investigate his elusive history! 16 questions in both digital and printable formats, along with a document of webpages to help your student get started will undoubtedly set them upon a journey to new learning and discovery. Shakespeare is something that all students will study in their educational careers. I have created this Internet Scavenger hunt to help kickstart any Shakespeare unit I do in t
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6th - 12th
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Book Cover Design Project / Fillable .pdf + Google Slides
Help students visualize content with this Book Cover Design Project, which asks students to design the book jacket for your class' current novel. Students work with symbolism, setting, and characterization to design a meaningful cover. Then, they conduct brief research to create the about-the-author section. Next, the practice concise summary in order to finish the back cover. Finally, students share their book covers with their peers. I've included the expectations and rubric I use when I assig
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7th - 12th
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Taylor Swift Biography Flip Book Pop Star Writing Activity | All Grade Levels
This Taylor Swift Biography Flipbook is designed to captivate students in grades 3-12, providing an engaging and educational exploration of the life and achievements of their favorite pop star. It covers eight exciting topics, allowing students to delve deeper into Taylor Swift's journey from aspiring musician to global icon.With its interactive flipbook format, this biography offers a unique way for students to develop a love for reading while learning about Taylor Swift's fascinating career. E
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Middle School ELA Project Based Learning
Print Only-Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director. Each team member will complete at lea
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School English Project Based Learning Bundle
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
Expository Reading and Writing "Homework: Overkill or Essential?"
“Homework: Overkill or Essential?” is an expository reading and writing unit developed for seventh grade and will take approximately two weeks of class time. Students will read and analyze claims made about the importance of homework in a variety of articles. After completing several pre-reading and reading strategies, the final writing assignment asks students to demonstrate understanding of the debate about homework, to take a position, and present it in the format of a persuasive letter to t
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6th - 8th
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Evaluating Online Sources for Reliability: Fake Photo Test *Answer Key Included!
This online Google Drive activity is a great introduction to a research unit to show students the importance of evaluating information online. It's a fun way to start learning how to weed out false information and research using only reliable resources. Students enjoy examining the photos and becoming investigators in search of the truth about what really a happened in the pictures! Not only do students have to do an online investigation, they also have to provide evidence for their answers abou
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6th - 12th
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Research-Based Information Writing: Note-taking Toolkit | Distance Learning
OVERVIEWThis is a perfect note-taking toolkit for any research-based writing activity. Although I originally developed these note-taking templates to complement TCRWP's Research-Based Information Writing unit, these templates can used to support any nonfiction reading and research-based writing activity. Included:Boxes-and-Bullets Digital Template (2 different Google Doc® versions)Research: Note-Taking by Source (Digital Graphic Organizer)This Google Doc® is fully editable for the teacher and st
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6th - 8th
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Project Based Learning | Media Literacy| Distance Learning
The Google Slides/digital Version of Film School Project Based Assessment (PBA) is an excellent way to assess your classes understanding of topics review in class in real-life situations. Your students will take on the role of film school students to complete an anti-bullying commercial for teens in middle school and high school. Students will have the opportunity to take on the role in their group as a screenwriter, actor/actress, casting director, film editor, costume designer, or director
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6th - 9th
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Does Speed Reading Work? Inquiry Research Project for ELA
Ready to challenge or engage your students with REAL action research on topics they care about?
This activity, “Does Speed Reading Work?”, comes from a bundle of 4 real-world inquiry projects for English class . They are NOT formal experiments and lab reports, but they mimic the scientific process of gathering background knowledge, identifying opinions or hypotheses, taking steps to “experiment” with the topic in some way, and reflecting on the results.
In this activity, students try to conc
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Research Activity Bundle: Real-World English Class Inquiry
MS Common Core Guided Reading Questions for Reading, Language, and Writing
The provided middle school guided reading stems provide Common Core level questions or statements that teachers can use to help students pause and reflect as they read complex literary and informational texts. The questions are rigorous and require students to use evaluation and analysis-level skills as they read. The question stems reflect the wording and rigor from numerous state test preparation materials and other teacher-created stems. Teachers can use these Common Core guided reading st
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6th - 8th
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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
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7th
Who is Frances Rain Novel Study Guide
This resource accompanies the novel Who is Frances Rain? written by Margaret Buffie. This novel is also published under the title of "The Haunting of Frances Rain".
It contains teaching suggestions, vocabulary for each chapter and 50 extension activities from which the students can choose to demonstrate learning. This allows the teacher to differentiate in the manner in which they can assess students of different abilities.
The comprehension questions cover every chapter of the novel. They a
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7th - 9th
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