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ELA Escape Room - Escape the School Reading Comprehension Activities
Are you looking for an activity that is so much fun students won't even notice they're learning? Here you go! Use this escape room as an end-of-year team-building activity or ANY time you want to strengthen students' reading comprehension skills, provide figurative language practice, and hone their critical thinking and problem solving skills.This engaging breakout is immersive and fun! Your students are trapped in school by a giant who thinks they are way too clever. They will be there forever.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Escape Room: School, Forest, and Planet
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The Wild Robot Novel Study: Digital + Printable Book Unit [Peter Brown]
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for The Wild Robot by Peter Brown? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructed response questions, and writing and skill lessons. Lessons are aligned with the Common Core Standards for grade 4.Check out all three versions of this unit to determine which best fits your teaching needs and style.Version #1: The Wild Robot Digital + Printable Book Unit (This product contains the full pr
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4th
Also included in: 4th Grade Reading Level Novel Study Bundle Set 2
Movie Guide made for Coco | The Day of the Dead | Questions | Google (PG - 2017)
This Coco Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 2017) challenges students to think about what it takes to achieve goals and how people 'seize their moment' in different ways. Explore how relationships change and how the Rivera family finds out what are the most important things in life. This film is also a good way to introduce students to The Day of the Dead/Día de Muertos on 10/31 - 11/2.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Film Class Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE over 35%
Hidden Figures Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 2016)
This Hidden Figures Movie Guide challenges students to think critically about themes like equality, courage, and the importance of acknowledging hidden contributions. Explore the lives of Katherine, Mary, and Dorothy as they battle racial and gender biases to contribute to NASA's success. Engage in conversations about how these women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dignity, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Consider how they served as unsung heroes in NASA’s history, opening up disc
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7th - 12th
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FREAK THE MIGHTY Novel Study Unit - Prereading Activity, Lesson Plans, Project
Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of our engaging Freak the Mighty activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on your expertise. This novel study includes a curriculum map pacing guide that offers our day-by-day suggestion for how to plan out your weeks of lessons. Our pedagogy section explains the instructive idea behind the activity, gives ideas for implementation, and aligns it to the standards. We've film
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5th - 7th
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Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet | (PG - 2017)
This Wonder Movie Guide challenges students to get in touch with their empathetic and sympathetic nature by analyzing the stories within this incredible film. This resource will help students implement the real life lessons that Wonder has to offer. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Wonder Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 25%
Making Inferences Unit, Grades 3-5, Common Core Reading
This 60+ page Making Inferences unit focuses on identifying learning goals with students, teaching them how to develop strategies for becoming more effective readers, and then providing activities for them to practice these strategies in various ways. I've included fiction and nonfiction reading passages, anchor charts, graphic organizers, task cards, and other activities in this unit for inferring character traits, feelings, setting, author's viewpoint, and theme.*** Be sure to download the 20-
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3rd - 5th
Among the Hidden Novel Study Digital + Printable Book Unit: activities & quizzes
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts with organizers for planning, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5–7.Check out all versions of this novel study to determine which works best for your style and needs.This is version #1. Version #1: Among th
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5th - 7th
End of Year Escape Room Reading, Writing, & Following Directions
This FUN, EASY TO USE breakout activity is perfect to use before any vacation or at the end of the year! WHAT IS THE BACK STORY FOR THIS ESCAPE ROOM?Your kids arrive at camp and it doesn't exactly look like it does in the brochure. In fact, it is an awful wreck of a place! Luckily, the greatest counselor in the world is willing to secretly help them escape to the camp across the lake, which is the camp of their dreams! With every challenge they complete, kids will earn the parts to the vehicle t
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Hound Dog True: a Literature Study
“Hound Dog True” is the story of soon-to-be fifth grader Mattie Breen. Mattie and her mother move a lot; the two have just moved in with Mattie’s uncle. Uncle Potluck is a custodian at the local elementary school and Mattie helps him with custodial duties in the weeks before school starts. This work of realistic fiction allows readers to connect with Mattie and follow her as she changes and grows.
In this literature study you will find a variety of resources to help your students read deeper a
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4th - 8th
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Akeelah and the Bee Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2006)
This Akeelah and the Bee Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2006) challenges students to think critically about the fear of failure. Ask students to analyze Dylan's behavior and the complex character of Dr. Larabee. Explore Akeelah's relationship with her mom and how Akeelah's community rallies behind her efforts to win the National Spelling Bee. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource con
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4th - 9th
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The Truman Show Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1998)
The Truman Show Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 1998) helps students analyze the concept of reality. Challenge students to put themselves in Christof's shoes and persuade Truman with a monologue to stay in Seahaven. Discuss and evaluate the the contrasting views Christof and Sylvia have on Truman's life situation. Finally, explore your students' creativity by writing the synopsis of a sequel to the Truman Show that describes what Truman's life might look like after leaving the
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7th - 12th
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ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan Digital + Printable Novel Study
Are you hunting for a great novel study for Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan? Your search ends here! Dive into this all-encompassing unit, seamlessly blending digital and printable resources. This 5-week unit includes engaging vocabulary activities, comprehension challenges, thought-provoking constructed response writing, and skill-building exercises. Rest easy knowing that each lesson is tailored to the Common Core Standards for grades 5 to 7. Elevate your teaching game with this comprehensive package!✨
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5th - 7th
Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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2nd - 5th
Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003)
This Holes Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Classroom (PG - 2003) challenges students to get the most out of this elementary school favorite. Explore the decisions that Stanley/Caveman and Zero/Hector make throughout the film and Stanley's family curse. Finally, ask students to come up with their own rules for camp Greenlake that would actually help rehabilitate kids who had made bad choices in their lives.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this mov
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Custom After School Program Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE over 35%
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Matilda Novel Study: Digital + Printable [Roald Dahl]
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for Matilda by Roald Dahl? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes/chapter questions, constructed response writing prompts, skill practice, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 4-5.Check out both versions of Matilda Book Units to determine which fits your teaching style best. This is Version #1.Version #1: Matilda Digital + Printable Bo
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Roald Dahl Novel Study Bundle
Reading Comprehension Homework - Weekly Independent Home Reading Questions & Log
Need to assign reading homework, but want to engage students with choice? This weekly homework reading log resource is for you! It provides you with 36 weeks of grade-appropriate reading homework logs full of questions from every CCSS reading standard for literature and informational text. Each reading log contains ten questions - four are for fiction texts, four for nonfiction, one reflection question, and one free choice option. No two logs are the same.Your Download Includes:36-weeks of print
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5th
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Logs & Reading Skills Task Cards YEAR LONG BUNDLE 5th
Reading Log - Independent Reading Response Homework Log - Use with any book
A few years ago, I ditched timers and parent signatures from my nightly reading homework log – and I’ve never looked back. This resource was created from a need to engage students in their independent reading rather than make it a dreaded chore. This Homework Reading Log contains two main parts: the reading log and a question choice sheet. On the log, students list the book they read each night and then choose a response question to show what they've learned from their reading. Students are to
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3rd - 5th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz Quizzes & Test Resources
The Refugee (by Alan Gratz) assessment package provides a complete suite of materials to assess your students' ELA skills and their comprehension of the novel. The package includes mini-quizzes for each 3 chapters, 2 vocabulary quizzes, a final literary exam, a comprehension test, and 3 essays all of which were intentionally aligned to cover a variety of critical common core state standards and skills. Answer keys are provided for all resources. Digital Compatibility: This resource is also techn
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
Movie Guide made for Zootopia | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG – 2016)
Zootopia is a fantastic movie to teach the concept of stereotypes. Ask students to explore why people treat each other a certain way, how it affects that person and what people can do to avoid these situations.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information. This Product
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3rd - 8th
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The Sandlot Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG - 1993)
The Sandlot Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1993) challenges students to learn about friendship, loyalty and the dangers of believing rumors. Create a genuine learning opportunity out of this engaging, crowd-pleasing movie!Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 12 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate inf
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Dog Lovers 10 Movie Guide Bundle - SAVE over 35%
Peak Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class.
Included in the Novel Study:
*Introduction to the Book
*Suggested Pacing Calendar
*Author Information with links to videos about the book and author
*Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website
*Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest
*3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format
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5th - 7th
Save Me a Seat Novel Study
This novel study on "Save Me a Seat" by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan includes 97 pages of chapter questions, quizzes, extended activities, research activities and writing prompts. Teacher guide, table of contents, and answer keys are provided.
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3rd - 5th
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