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Short stories Common Core RI.7.1 resources
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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Hero or Outlaw? Use Evidence to Decide! Nonfiction Passages and Printables
High-Interest nonfiction reading passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. All answer keys are included.What's Included?• Nonf
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6th - 8th
HMH Into Literature Grade 7 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 7th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 7. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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The Book of Unknown Americans Excerpt Unit Aligned with HMH 8 Digital and Print
This is a comprehensive unit over the excerpt from The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez. The activities, questions, and standards are all aligned with Into Literature HMH 8. This is a great resource to use as a companion to the textbook or for an independent argumentative unit. Skills covered include context clue vocabulary, drawing the plot, comprehension questions, theme, theme writing, imagery, figurative language, internal and external conflict, and supporting answers with tex
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON BUNDLE | UNIT & DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM
DANIEL KEYES' SHORT STORY "FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON" IS MADE INTERACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE IN THIS UNIQUE BUNDLE. With this bundle, you will get a 76 page unit plan and 25 minute escape room to complete over a 4-6 time period at over 25% savings when you buy them together.FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON UNIT PLAN: Explore the elements of literature and figurative language in Daniel Keyes' classic short story. This 4-6 week unit will guide students through understanding of characters, point of view, theme, p
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6th - 9th
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Standards Assessments - 7th Grade RI & RL Standards - Pre and Post Quizzes
Gain your class time back with these 7th grade reading literature (RL) and reading informational texts (RI) standards assessments! These pre and post-test sets include passages and questions specifically designed for assessing students' knowledge of the 7th grade RI AND RL common core standards. Perfect for collecting data, IEP inputs, exit tickets, homework, proficiency testing, test prep, and much more! These passages are NO prep and were created to provide teachers with a QUICK glance at stud
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7th
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Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded ex
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6th - 10th
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The Lady or the Tiger: Reading, Writing, Language, and SS Activities
This high interest resource is a great way to review or practice in an engaging, fun way compound /complex sentences structures. The story "The Lady or The Tiger" by Frank Stockton is one that students enjoy. The high interest lessons and activities in this resource bring the story to life. To begin, students are accused of a silly or petty crime. As a consequence, students pick either Door 1 or Door 2. Behind the door is a terrible fate or a great reward. Later, students compare the criminal
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6th - 9th
What of this Goldfish Would You Wish by Etgar Keret Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 50 questions (answer key included) for the What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish? by Etgar Keret. This is a 10th grade ancillary short story selection from the Collections literature book that consists of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This is THE MOST DETAILED lesson you will find on this short story.CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE A SAMPLE!This story is about a young boy who wants to become rich and
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8th - 11th
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Harlem Renaissance Bundle - Poetry/Informational Text/Short Story + More!!
This resource is bursting with color and variety, just like the Harlem Renaissance!What's included:1. Create a Travel BrochureStudents practice 21st century skills and develop a broad understanding of the Harlem Renaissance era while creating a travel brochure.2. Informational TextPractice valuable informational text reading skills while learning about the contrasting approaches of two of the Harlem Renaissance's leading activists: Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois3. Langston Hughes Vs. Tupac S
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6th - 12th
Two Week Intro to the Science Fiction Genre: Lessons, Slides, & Daily Activities
Science fiction has been called many things since the genre first emerged—most of them bad. Speculative. Irrelevant. Childish. Bizarre. Help your students understand the importance of this overlooked genre as they learn about its history, tropes, common elements, and more. By the end of this two-week study, your students will be able to define the sometimes nebulous term, "sci-fi," and they'll be able to express its value and purpose as well. With the help of four great short stories by equally
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7th - 10th
The Cask of Amontillado - Edgar Allan Poe - Sketch Notes - Listening Activity
Description: Unlock the mysteries of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, 'The Cask of Amontillado,' with a comprehensive teaching resource! Perfect for middle and high school English classrooms, this engaging product is packed with activities designed to enhance student understanding and analysis. From imagery prediction to listening comprehension, four engaging activities cater to various learning styles, ensuring every student is fully immersed in Poe's chilling tale.But that's not all! The product
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7th - 12th
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Hinduism Texts - Traditional Stories and Hindu Information Reading Passages
This comprehensive Hinduism resource bundle brings ancient Hindu culture and beliefs to life through vivid illustrations and engaging activities. The bundle includes two levels of informative Hinduism non-fiction text overviewing key aspects like Hindu Gods and deities, holy books, and rituals. It also contains three retellings of cherished Hindu traditional stories and myths highlighting Ganesh, Krishna, and the Hindu creation story. Differentiated worksheets, quizzes, and writing prompts cater
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5th - 12th
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Setting in Reading and Writing Literature - What's That?
Setting is more than just when and where a story takes place. Because it is often left to the readers to uncover the setting for themselves, it makes sense to encourage students to study the details of any place or time.
This unit contains some simple and playful exercises designed to get students to explore setting in literature. Use one or all.
Recognizing Detail
Using Your Five Senses
Setting Brainstorm Teacher Page
Setting Brainstorm Student Handout
A Student Creative Writing Assignment
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6th - 8th
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Buddhist Stories Buddhism Reading Worksheet Lessons
Enhance lessons on Buddhism with this collection of eight beloved Buddhist stories. These skillfully written and beautifully illustrated tales cover essential stories that have shaped Buddhist beliefs and practices.Included are:1. The Birth of the Buddha2. The Swan and the Arrow 3. The Four Sights of the Buddha4. The Enlightenment of the Buddha5. The First Sermon, Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma6. Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed7. The Story of Angulimala8. The Death of the BuddhaEach of
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buddhism Reading Lessons Bundle
FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON UNIT
EXPLORE THE ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN DANIEL KEYES' CLASSIC SHORT STORY. This 4-6 week unit will guide students through understanding of characters, point of view, theme, parallel episodes, symbolism, allusions, objective and subjective summary, and much more. This resources is complete with the following:10 pages of visual Novel Notes for guided reading focusing chronologically on elements of literature in the story with teacher examplesSocratic Seminar on Intelligence
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON BUNDLE | UNIT & DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM
The Book of the Dead By Edwidge Danticat Complete Guided Reading Worksheet
Great Value! This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 45 questions (answer key included) for the short story The Book of the Dead By Edwidge Danticat. This high school lesson consists of True and False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blank and short answer. NOTE: This short story can be found in the NEW HMH Into Literature book or here:https://betterlesson.com/community/document/3249401/danticat-the-book-of-the-dead-pdfThis short story is an interesting story about a Haitian
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7th - 10th
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Intro to Science Fiction Unit: 1 Week Study of Sci Fi's History, Themes, & More
As Ray Bradbury says, "Science fiction is an attempt to solve problems by pretending to look the other way." Said differently: Sci-fi matters. Introduce your students to this exciting genre with a weeklong unit plan. Throughout the study, they'll learn about the history of science fiction, famous sci-fi texts, common elements of the genre, and more. They'll also read two texts by a seminal figure in science fiction history: Ray Bradbury. To start, they'll consider his nonfiction essay, "Dusk in
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7th - 10th
High School Reading Comprehension: Fiction and Nonfiction Suspense Bundle
Three units for one great price! My kids love a good mystery and so do I! Mysteries are a great way to engage your students and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Two of the units included in this bundle, Stonehenge and Memories Locked in a Castle, combine fiction and nonfiction. Stonehenge contains a mini lesson on learning how to read fiction and non-fiction with one printable for assessment. It also contains the original short story, In the Shadow of the Stones, with 5 pri
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7th - 10th
Business_Rising Food Costs_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events lesson plan. Food costs are rising faster than the overall consumer price index, which has risen 0.3% overall. This means food is proportionately rising higher than other commonly purchased goods and services.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use duri
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7th - 11th
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News Lesson Plans_Middle and High School Current Events_2023_10.October Week 2
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. (Politics) Speaker of the House Removed. (Business) Amazon Launches Satellites into Space. (Culture) Hot Air Balloon Festival. (Science) Physicists win Nobel Prize for Ultrafast Lasers. (World) Israel Attacked
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6th - 12th
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Traditional Sikh Stories Pack A, Sikhism Worksheets
Engage learners and foster a profound respect and understanding of Sikhism through this collection of four pivotal traditional Sikh stories, which illuminate the roots and core principles of the Sikh faith.Included (in this PACK A) are the following four traditional Sikh stories:The Story of Guru Nanak and the Full Bowl of Milk: A well-known tale from the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, illustrating his teachings of kindness, humility, and the universality of goodness.Guru Hargobind'
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Sikhism Reading Worksheets BUNDLE
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