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8th grade science literature circles for ESL-EFL-ELL
The Outsiders Chapter Quizzes
Assess your students' understanding of S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders with chapter quizzes! This PDF download for The Outsiders chapter quizzes includes one quiz for each chapter! There is also a link to a Google Doc that will provide you with editable quizzes. Here's what you'll get:12 quizzes (one quiz for every chapter) Each quiz includes ten questions: 5 matching and 5 multiple-choice.Answer keysNEW BONUS LINK: Google Doc with editable chapter questions These quizzes are ideal for checkin
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Outsiders Novel Study and Activity Unit - Comprehension, Quizzes, More
Stargirl: Novel Study and Book Activities
I hope you will enjoy this 52 page package full of a variety of engaging activities. My first and foremost objective as an educator, when reading a class read aloud, or sharing novels for group study is to encourage a love of reading. I aim to make the pages of the stories come alive, and to provoke thoughtful and meaningful discussion. For this reason, you will not find chapter by chapter questions and answers that can at times make reading seem like a chore. I do however include activities tha
Grades:
6th - 8th
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension that reviews Mitosis and Meiosis. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - genetics and cellular reproduction unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article also includes diagram and examples. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinf
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
Hello Universe Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, Astronomy and constellation readings and extension activity, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their l
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5th - 8th
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors Ecology Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading article on biotic and abiotic factors! Students will learn about how abotic factors in the environment affect biotic organisms. Examples in the reading include:- Temperature dependent sex determination in reptiles- Weasel seasonal coat color- Trees survival mechanisms in winter- Plant's response to sound Included in your purchase are two versions of the article- one at a 1100 lexile and a second at a 900 lexile for your lower level reade
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in:Â Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Blood on the River Chapter Summary with Comprehension Checks
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind.
Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text.
Corresponding questions can be assigned regardless of whether students read the summaries or the book allowing for peace of mind that all the answers are
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4th - 8th
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JURASSIC PARK: NOVEL STUDY, SCIENTIFIC FIELD GUIDE (All Levels Differentiated)
Jurassic Park is one of those books that has captivated readers for decades and made them really think about the implications of modern science. This field guide and novel study includes everything you might need to teach this novel to your class. There are so many great ways you can teach Jurassic Park and so many scientific concepts made real in this book. This field guide helps teachers with this daunting novel providing a balance between literature study and science.INCLUDED: -Standard Fi
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Notebook Style Book Club Growing Bundle (11 Book Clubs)
Spanish Reading Passages- Biografias (A BEST seller!)
UPDATE!!Biographies PART 2! LOOK!!!! click here >>>>>>>part 2 available now! Easier biographies for the lower grades. 20 biographies for students 3rd grade and above. Please note the biographies are in SPANISH.Great for dual language classrooms and bilingual education.Designed for bilingual elementary students but perfect for Spanish I. Includes the short biography ofJohn F. KennedyAnne FrankDaliHelen KellerCesar ChavezPablo PicassoSonia SotomayorHillary ClintonBill ClintonG
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Endocrine System Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Endocrine System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforc
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Milkweed Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Questions & Answers
Milkweed is a rich, complex and relevant novel that can be challenging for both students and teachers. Our Visual Novel Study guides your students through the novel chapter by chapter, slide by slide, from both a historical and literary point of view. The photos are curated for the classroom. Discussion questions and answers are sprinkled throughout the 260 slides. A Table of Contents has clickable links to each chapter to save you time. Your students will get all the scaffolding they need to r
Grades:
5th - 10th
Protist Reading Comprehensions and Questions
This packet of protist readings includes readings and reading comprehension and analyses questions about the 4 main protists: Amoebas, Paramecium, Volvox, Euglena. Each Reading is about a page, with about a page of questions. The readings and questions are based on 7th-grade essential standards. The readings are information, interesting, engaging, adn include visual diagrams. They can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR, station activities, etc. Students will enjoy diving into the riv
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5th - 8th
Percy Jackson: the Lightning Thief - Chapter Summaries
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind. Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text. Summaries can be sent home for scholars to preview or review for homework independent or assigned in class to catch up absent scholars or scholars who requir
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE!! Percy Jackson: Lightning Thief - Summaries
Genes, DNA, Chromosomes Article
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genes, DNA, and chromosomes - their structures functions within the cell and within the body. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
The Westing Game Detective Files Book Companion with Activities
ACTIVE Readers play DETECTIVES!Great companion for the novel entitled The Westing Games. This book is just perfect for in depth character analysis and inferencing! I love it! And... it's sooo engaging.With this resource, your students will take an active role in solving the crime!The cover page and insert pages are meant to look like the REAL DETECTIVE FILES!Students will work on:Character AnalysisSunset Towers BuildingProblem/SolutionAmerican DreamPoem AnalysisAnnotatingVocab Graphic Organizers
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Annotation Bookmarks with Collaborative Conversation Starters
Close reading assistance, great for K - 12th grade, bookmarks, collaborative conversation frames, common core aligned, reading informational text, reading literature, listening and speaking.
Print and copy double sided for students to use as they are annotating text. Laminate to make them last longer!
Grades:
K - 12th
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Back to School Writing Activities | Homework Excuses Unit
Writing activities for Back to School don't need to be boring! Have your students use this creative writing unit to invent crazy excuses for not doing their homework! This is a fun NO-PREP interactive writing unit..NEW IN 2020: A Digital Interactive PDF version is now included!Your Fun Homework Excuses Unit in detail:If you're looking for a fun way to revise simple past with your students then look no further. From a fun poem - Excuses - have your students imagine the craziest and most unbelieva
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Back to school Writing Activities
The City of Ember
Every chapter is summarized in 5 key details. Students will read the chapter then organize it in chronological order as it happened in the chapter. Then, students will write a written response and complete a chapter quiz.Perfect for Independent Study or a read aloud in class.All this is conveniently ready in Google Slides, so all you have to do is assign it:)AND.... it comes in a PDF, too so your students can build their very own summary bookThis truly is a FUN way for students to do a Reading N
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6th - 10th
Alabama Moon by Watt Key, Full Novel Unit
This unit includes:Teacher planning tools:Unit calendarPre-reading activities:-Watt Key author background reading -Man vs. Wild (TV show not included) and the Alabama woods, activity for background informationDuring reading activities:-5 quizzes for chapters 1-35 (with answer keys)-Chapter-by-chapter prediction questions to use while reading-Polar Opposites warm up activity -Vocabulary quizzes for chapters 1-8-8 Quick writes for the whole novel-Visualizing activity (chapter 24 & 25) in PPT a
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Genes, Alleles, Phenotypes, Genotypes Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis reading comprehension explores genetic This article explores genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application to a genetic unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses ques
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
I Am Not a Number | No-Prep Illustrated Book Study | Middle School Reading
Over 55 pages of Common Core aligned resources specifically tailored to the text. This complete unit connects to 23 different standards, models comprehension skills for independent reading, and encourages readers to move beyond basic comprehension.SUMMARY"We don't use names here. All students are known by numbers."Authors Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer, along with illustrator Gillian Newland chronicle one girl's experience in a residential Indian school. Irene, from the Nipissing First Nation,
Grades:
6th - 8th
Guided Bloom's Ball Activity for ANY Novel - Collaborative Learning Opportunity
Transform your literature lessons into a captivating journey of higher-order thinking with this dynamic Blooms Ball activity, a must-have resource for any dedicated educator! Dive into the depths of literary exploration and cognitive engagement as you guide your students through the twelve facets of this interactive project.Why choose this engaging literature activity?Comprehensive Resource Package: This product is a treasure trove of resources, featuring guided templates that seamlessly walk st
Grades:
5th - 8th
Iqbal Novel Study Complete Unit: Quizzes, Vocabulary, Discussion, Final Project+
This Product Includes (details below):4 Quizzes for the whole novel (digital and print version - 60 questions total)16 discussion questions or writing promptsVocabulary toolsResearch and writing projectChild labor nonfiction digital bookInteractive NotebookIqbal Novel by Francesco D'Adamo Quizzes - Print and Digital VersionsThis product includes 4 multiple choice quizzes for sections of Iqbal by Francesco D’Adamo. Each quiz has 15 questions. The questions ask students to reference their texts du
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3rd - 12th
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