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Middle school english language arts guided reading books for Microsoft Word
Abridged Lord of the Flies text
This abridged text allows lower-level learners or shortened unit the ability to engage in a dynamic text! Some of the descriptions are simplified; however, all of the major plot points are fully developed. The margins are enlarged to allow students ample room to annotate.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture 20 Readings: Holidays, Bios & Travel @50% off! (In English)
Reading Strategies Guide for A Long Way Gone- more than just questions
I created this guide for the novel A Long Way Gone to be something other than a workbook of comprehension questions. I wanted students to relate to and understand Ishmael as they went through his journey. After studying multiple reading strategies and going to professional development, I designed this guide. There are reading strategies for every chapter such as question matrix, double entry journals, vocab o gram, concept circles, wordstorming, facts & questions ladder, portable word wall,
Grades:
8th - 12th
Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan Comprehension Questions
This product is a ready to print and use set of comprehension questions and answer key. There are two to four questions per chapter and they include a range of literal, inferential, and research questions. Students respond to the questions in complete sentences.
These questions can be used for literacy groups, silent reading, or guided reading groups. I have found that these comprehension questions have increased student test scores in comprehension immensely!
Total Pages: 11
Synopsis of Rid
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Arthur Miller’s The Crucible: An Abridged and Modified Version, in 2 Acts (SPED)
Introducing a modified version of Arthur Miller's classic play, "The Crucible," specially adapted for special education students (approx. 4th grade reading level), presented in Two Acts.In this engaging and accessible adaptation, students will explore the themes of fear, prejudice, and injustice through the lens of the infamous Salem Witch Trials. The play features simplified language and a clear, straightforward narrative, making it easier for students with learning differences to understand an
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â The Crucible: An Abridged and Modified Version & Comprehension Questions
The Tell-Tale Heart Open Book Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This is a one page, open book, directed reading activity where students search the text for answers to 30 clues. It forces the students to read for detail and content. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY. A KEY is provided.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Research Paper Outline
This produce is an outline template designed for student use. This shows students how to use facts, instead of just listing them. I have used this outline with grades 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Lord of the Flies--Chapter Summaries
A one-page summary of each chapter of the novel. Written in easy to understand sentences in bullet points. A good resource for ESL students, students with IEPs, and students with attendance issues. Allows students to be able to participate in discussions and ensures that they are following the plot development.
Grades:
8th - 10th
The Diary of Anne Frank - Guided Questions, Worksheets, Short Essay
Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annex"
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief - Q&A with Vocab and Demigod/god Guide
Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief - by Rick Riordan (740 Lexile) is a chapter by chapter comprehensive question sheet to use in guided reading group, independent reading or read aloud comprehension check. Includes a guide to the gods/demigods discussed in book with vocabulary flashcards of characters and words. Can be used in 2nd, 3rd, 4th,5th & 6th grade. Facilitates prediction, vocabulary development, and reading and writing connection. Also prepares students for short answer or exte
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Esperanza Rising Adapted Text & 60+ Embedded Questions, for ELLs & Special Needs
Update: Now an editable Microsoft Word document instead of a pdf. Please message me if you have problems downloading!This adapted text & questions set are only to be used alongside a purchased copy of the original book. Here, adapted, abridged and modified, is the entire story of Esperanza Rising at the approximate level of Emerging and Transitioning English Language Learners. I have listed and bolded some vocabulary for each chapter, inserted several images for each chapter, and written ov
Grades:
4th - 6th
Stargirl Novel Study Chapter Quizzes
My novel study groups run completely independently. Each day, they begin with a quiz on the chapter they read the night prior. The quizzes are a mix of short answer and multiple choice. There are quizzes for each set of chapters in this document. Perfect for the classroom or homeschooling.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules Comprehension Question Sheet
This is a comprehensive question sheet to use with the book Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Rodrick Rules (910 Lexile). It can be used with a guided reading group, for independent reading or for comprehension check in read aloud. Can be used with first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade. Facilitates a reading and writing connection. Caren Carlisle Schmitz, Masters in Reading Instruction
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Wonder - Comprehension Questions and Journal Entries
173 Comprehension Questions that covers ALL chapters of this book- can be used for teachers to form quizes/tests as well.8 Journal Prompts6 In-Class Activities including:-"My Characters Chart" (for 6 main characters)-Theme activity (Part 2 of book)-Sequencing (Part 5 of book)-Plot and Character Change (Part 7 of book)-Summarizing activity (Part 8 of book)-Post-reading activity which focuses around character development
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" Reading Guide
Use this great 3-page reading guide with your students to study the style and symbolism in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."
Reading guide begins with a short informational text about tuberculosis, its effects, and its part in the story. Short informational text has 4 comprehension questions after and a prediction activity.
This guide's questions focus on comprehension but also include analysis, symbolism, quotation interpretation, theme study, vocabulary, figurative language, and MORE!!
Grades:
7th - 12th
Reading Fluency 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Fluency lesson plan that uses journal writing. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student, however it includes differentiated lesson plan idea
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Front Desk- Chapter-by-Chapter Comprehension Questions
I have created reading comprehension questions for the novel "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang. The questions you will receive require students to answer "right there" questions, make inferences, text-dependent questions, and use evidence from the text to support their thinking. An answer key (with page numbers and possible answers) is included with your purchase. I have included lines for student responses. However, if you do not want to include these, I have uploaded my product as a Word Document so
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Haunting of Hill House Question and Literary Analysis Packet
This packet is perfect for students to close read Shirley Jackson's novel with essential questions as a guide. Below is outlined what is included in this packet:Essential questions for students to reflect on before, during, and after reading.An anticipation guideThe background on Shirley Jackson's frequent allusion to Twelfth NightA close-read analysis of the allusion to Twelfth Night, including five analysis questions that begin to connect to The Haunting of Hill House9 Chapter Analysis section
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Haunting of Hill House Unit Bundle
Home of the Brave: Guided Reading Questions for the Book
These open ended, closed ended, decoding and reflection questions accompany the book HOME OF THE BRAVE by Katherine Applegate. This book tells the story of Kek, a refugee from Dharfur who relocates to Minnesota. This beautiful book is written in free verse and is an easy read for anyone in middle or high school. The underlying themes are deep and strike personal connections with many students. The language is not difficult and would be excellent reading for an ELL class of students. Questio
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
A Boy at War by Harry Mazer student activity and literacy guide
This complete Literacy Guide can be used with the historical fiction Novel A Boy at War by Harry Mazer. The guide has vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter. The Literacy Elements and Skills included in this guide are: making prediction, connections, characters point of view, and speculative writing. This novel has a DRA level of 50 and a lexile level of 530. Grade level can range from 5-8 grade, and ages 9-13.
This novel is a great quick read My fifth graders enjoyed the n
Grades:
5th - 8th
Gifted Hands Nonfiction Unit
This 28-page complete unit on Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story contains graphic organizers (compare/contrast, persuasive map, etc.), writing assignments, persuasive speech/oral presentations, pre-reading activities, and more. Questions are divided by chapter for ease of implementation. Writing assignments contain mini-rubrics for grading. Brainstorming and motivational activities are included.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Dexter the Tough by Margret Peterson Haddix Comprehension Questions
This product is a ready to print and use set of chapter comprehension questions and answer key. There are questions that include a range of literal, inferential, and research questions. Students respond to the questions in complete sentences.
These questions can be used for literacy groups, silent reading, or guided reading groups. I have found that these comprehension questions have increased student test scores in comprehension immensely!
Total Pages: 12
Synopsis Dexter the Tough by Margre
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Chasing Lincoln's Killer - Discussion Questions
This download includes chapter by chapter discussion questions for James Swanson's book "Chasing Lincoln's Killer." This is a great tool for teaching about Lincoln's assassination and the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth which followed.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Guided Reading & Running Record form (Plan, Record, Assess, Observe) Template
The perfect template to organize and record small group guided reading instruction. Plan your weekly lessons, set goals, keep track of running records and make notes all on one form.
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Grades:
K - 6th
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