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Common Core CCRA.SL.3 resources in English (UK)
Hunting By Stars Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with Hunting By Stars by Cherie Dimaline.About the Novel: Years ago, when plagues and natural disasters killed millions of people, much of the world stopped dreaming. Without dreams, people are haunted, sick, mad, unable to rebuild. The government soon finds that the Indigenous people of North America have retained their dreams, an ability rumored to be housed in the very marrow of their bones. Soon, residential schools pop up—or are r
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Cherie Dimaline Marrow Thieves Novel BUNDLE
Night of the Living Rez Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty. The pack has been designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Set in a Native community in Maine, Night of the Living Rez is a riveting debut collection about what it means to be Penobscot in the twenty-first century and what it means to live, to survive, and to persevere after tragedy. In twelve strik
Grades:
6th - 8th
Cherie Dimaline Marrow Thieves Novel BUNDLE
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with the novels The Marrow Thieves and Hunting by Stars by Cherie Dimaline.ABOUT THE RESOURCE: This pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novels.Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google
Grades:
6th - 8th
Lauren Wolk BUNDLE
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with the novels Wolf Hollow and My Own Lightning by Lauren Wolk.ABOUT THE RESOURCE: This pack includes: Chapter Summaries, Comprehension Questions, Digging Deeper Opportunities (includes character studies and plot studies), Creative Writing Tasks, and Non-Fiction Tasks related to content of the novels.Resource is provided as a PDF but a digital copy of the pack is available for editing and sharing on Google Classroom
Grades:
6th - 8th
All the Light We Cannot See Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The pack has been designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6.ABOUT THE NOVEL: *NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant N
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Grades:
7th - 9th
The Swimmers Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka.About the Novel: The swimmers are unknown to one another except through their private routines (slow lane, medium lane, fast lane) and the solace each takes in their morning or afternoon laps. But when a crack appears at the bottom of the pool, they are cast out into an unforgiving world without comfort or relief.One of these swimmers is Alice, who is slowly losing her memory. For Alice, the pool was a
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Heroes and Villains Unit BUNDLE
Digital at-home learning made easy! Combine a four-week unit on heroes and villains with four novel studies that follow heroes and their challenges, both fiction and non-fiction.Included:Heroes and Villains 4-week unit: research and report writing, persuasive writing, narrative writing, poetry *Includes lesson plans, resources, editable rubricsThe Girl of Ink and Stars Novel StudySamurai Rising Novel StudyThe Girl Who Drank the Moon Novel StudyChildren of Blood and Bone Novel StudyAll objectives
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Hidden Worlds Thematic Unit BUNDLE
Digital at-home learning made easy! Combine a four-week unit on hidden worlds with four novel studies that look at hidden worlds and the portals used to get there.Included:Hidden Worlds 4-week unit: research and report writing, persuasive writing, narrative writing, STEAM *Includes lesson plans, resources, editable rubricsPeter Pan Novel StudyIron Hearted Violet Novel StudyThe Girl Who Drank the Moon Novel StudyCoraline Novel StudyMagonia Novel StudyAll objectives are aligned with the 2014 Natio
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY 3-6
How to use these informal reading assessment testsThis pack includes nine reading comprehension activities for Year 3 to 6 students. Each reading assessment test is printable and easy to use, whether you’re in the classroom or at home.  This resource also features a brilliant range of topics that were written with the input of teachers to engage children. This way, you can be sure that the tasks remain fun and memorable, as well as useful. Each reading task comes with versions tailored to differ
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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My Own Lightning Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop with My Own Lightning by Lauren Wolk.About the Novel: It’s been several months since the tragic events set in motion by bully Betty Glengarry, and the routine of daily life in Wolf Hollow has slowly returned. But for Annabelle McBride it’s hard to move forward and make peace with what feels like threadbare justice.Newly warm summer days are about to bring a jolt of change on the winds of a powerful storm. In its wake, the search for he
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Lauren Wolk BUNDLE
Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Thematic Unit BUNDLE
Digital at-home learning made easy! Combine a four-week unit on the environment with three novel studies that look at environmental topics and conservationism.Included:Paws, Claws, and Whiskers 4-week unit: explanation writing, poetry, persuasive writing, essay writing *Includes lesson plans, resources, editable rubricsThe Weirdo Novel StudyPax Novel Study (+ STEAM Extension)Flush Novel StudyAll objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to CCSS are list
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Paws, Claws, and Whiskers: Save the Bees! (Explanation Writing)
In this resource, children will look at text features of explanation texts before writing their own about Colony Collapse Disorder.The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to the CCSS are noted, where appropriate.Links to digital files for editing and sharing on digital platforms are provided in files with download.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Thematic Unit BUNDLE
Black History Month Warm-Ups
Black History Month is a great month to integrate meaningful learning moments, experiences, and conversations. While we know this is this case, it is undoubtedly a tricky balance. How do we engage students, honor the past, and help students look toward the future WITHOUT eating up to much instruction time?  This resource includes daily warm-ups that can weave into any curriculum. They require 5-10 minutes and spark great discussion, thought, and engagement. You’ll notice this resource includ
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Pirate Unit BUNDLE
Digital at-home learning made easy! Combine a four-week unit on pirates with three novel studies that inform the class about pirate characters and settings during the unit.Included:Dead Men Tell No Tales 4-week unit: research and report writing, narrative writing *Includes lesson plans, resources, editable rubricsThe Wreckers Novel StudyPeter Pan Novel StudyMagonia Book Novel StudyAll objectives are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to CCSS are listed where ap
Grades:
4th - 8th
Paws, Claws, and Whiskers Thematic Unit
This bundle includes four different resources where students will focus on the environment:Research and explain Colony Collapse Disorder (explanation writing)Write a poem about an environment using descriptive language and the senses (poetry)Write an e-mail about ending Colony Collapse Disorder (persuasive writing)Expository essay about conservationism The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.All learning outcomes are
Grades:
4th - 8th
Hidden Worlds Thematic Unit
This bundle includes four different resources where students will focus on hidden worlds:Research and write a report about a hidden world (creative non-fiction)Design a Go Fund Me pitch for their audience to fund a trip to a hidden world, including a presentation that includes ethos, pathos, logos (persuasive writing)Creative writing that uses a portal key and changes in tense (narrative writing)STEAM project where children use circuit stickers to highlight the portal of their hidden worldThe pa
Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Dead Men Tell No Tales: Pirate Topic
This bundle includes four different resources where students will focus on pirates, both fictional and real:Analyse different topics related to pirates before researching and writing their own report based on a guiding questionInvestigate different pirate narratives before writing one of their own as a nanotaleAnalyse Public Service Announcements before writing and recording one of their ownWriting and recording an episode for a podcast about piratesThe pack includes different graphic organiser
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Hidden Worlds: Report & Persuasive Writing BUNDLE
This bundle includes two different resources where students will focus on hidden worlds:Research and write a report a hidden world (creative non-fiction)Design a Go Fund Me pitch for their audience to fund a trip to a hidden world, including a presentation that includes ethos, pathos, logos (persuasive writing)The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Supreme Lie Novel Study
About the Novel: Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate p
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Hidden Worlds: Go On, Fund Me! (Persuasive Writing)
Children will use persuasive devices to design a Go Fund Me page to persuade their audience to fund an expedition to a hidden world. In the past, I have had the class fund the expeditions with printed ‘class bucks’ (provided) based on how persuasive the presentations are.The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics.All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to the CCSS
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Hidden Worlds: Report & Persuasive Writing BUNDLE
Dead Men Tell No Tales: Pirate Podcast
Students will be analyzing different topics related to pirates before researching, writing, and recording their own podcast.The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources for lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to CCSS are noted, where appropriate.In the past, I’ve used this resource during my Dead Men Tell No Tales unit, but it could be used as a stand alone learning
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Dead Men Tell No Tales: Pirate Topic
Commentary Video (Argumentative) Project
In groups of 3, students create an argumentative video commentary with specific roles/responsibilities. Script follows standard argumentative essay format. Resource includes directions, rubric, suggested topics for commentary, and peer review feedback slip for peers.
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughs Interview Questions
Poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes are interviewed for BBC. They have a nine month old daughter, Frieda, at the time. Between them they talk about life and their way of working and writing.This is designed for students in 10-12th grade. **Note: Students should be somewhat familiar with Sylvia Plath's biography and body of work before this task.This lesson is designed for a 1 hour time slot. The teacher should present the students with the handout and have volunteers read the Before Listening ques
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Adult Education
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