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Middle school Winter writing-essays guided reading books
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
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
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3rd - 8th
Winter Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Upper Elementary)
Celebrate winter with reading! This resource includes two reading passages - one informational and one fictional. In addition, each passage comes with a set of common-core aligned comprehension questions. The questions are aligned to common core reading standards for 4th and 5th grade. The passages are designed for upper elementary school students - emphasizing vocabulary, figurative language, inferences, main idea, text structure and theme. Click here to access the Digital Version of this resou
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Silly Opinions | Digital Writing Prompts | Intro to Opinion Writing | Engaging
Opinion writing is one of my favorite units! Giving our students the tools they need to voice their beliefs is one of the most productive skills they will apply in their real world. As you are probably already aware, a solid opinion is most powerful when it is supported and backed by reasons. This is the challenge that many students face when comforted with opinion writing tasks.These digital writing prompts are the perfect introductory tool that guide students into the practice of stating their
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3rd - 6th
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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3rd - 8th
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. 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
*Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions
*Alliteration Summary and Examp
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4th - 6th
Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Celebrate winter with reading comprehension passages, language arts centers and creative writing prompts! This activity includes more than TEN different ELA activities tailored to common core anchor standards for reading and writing. I use these as literacy centers and morning work throughout the winter months. They were designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Includes:★ Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions6 reading passages - five informational and one fiction. 54 read
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4th - 6th
Winter Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Middle School)
Celebrate the colder months and snow days with reading! This resource includes 2 passages and 16 comprehension questions. The fictional and informational, winter-themed passages were written for middle school students. Each passage comes with a set of 8 questions (4 multiple choice and 4 open ended). The questions are aligned to 6th and 7th grade common core standards, emphasizing vocabulary, figurative language, inferences, main idea, text structure and theme.Includes:★ 2 Passages Fictional - T
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4th - 6th
AAC Core Vocabulary Activities | What Do You See? Adaptive Books | Winter Bundle
These AAC Core Vocabulary Interactive Books | WINTER BUNDLE are intended to build a student’s AAC, Core Vocabulary and seasonal vocabulary knowledge and use, as well as answer/ask basic "What" Questions and develop commenting skills. The books are designed for students in a special education setting such as Autism, Developmental Delay, and/or Intellectual Disabilities. They are also appropriate for preschool and early childhood development. This AAC Core Vocabulary Interactive Book Bundle also w
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PreK - 6th
The Lost Hero Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods.
Included in the Novel Study:
* Introduction to the Book
* Suggested Pacing Calendar
* Greek Creation Myth article and activities
* 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon,
He
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5th - 7th
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - December Bundle
Bundle and save on December reading assignments! This bundle includes SEVEN reading passages, covering winter holidays as well as several secular winter topics. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions and an answer key. The questions emphasize vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Includes:★ 7 Reading PassagesThe Power of Hot Chocolate (Informational)Kwanzaa: A Celebr
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4th - 7th
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Leap Year Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions
Celebrate Leap Day with reading! This resource includes an informational reading passage and a set of common-core aligned comprehension questions. Designed for upper elementary school students, the questions are aligned to common core anchor standards for reading. I've also included an answer key for easy grading.Includes:★ Reading PassageInformational passage on Leap Years★ Set of Reading Comprehension Questions Aligned to 4th and 5th grade common core standardsSet of 8 questions (4 multiple ch
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Literacy Centers | Holiday Bundle
Front Desk Novel Study
The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, argumentative writing unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their gr
Grades:
5th - 6th
Winter Reading Comprehension Passages Grades 3-6
5 Informational Reading Comprehension Passages.
Each unit includes a reading passage, questions, and vocabulary. Some passages also include crossword puzzles. Bundle also includes bonus fact/opinion Superbowl worksheet.
Units Include:
- The Christmas Pickle
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
-Groundhog's Day
-Abraham Lincoln's Beard
-Valentine's Day
The passages are great for guided reading, cold reads, literacy centers, homework, or partner reading. Great for sharpening reading skills, developing flue
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3rd - 6th
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff complete novel pack.
Includes the following:
45 short answer and essay questions
Graphic organizers for theme, character traits, and research project
letter to author template
25 context clue multiple choice questions
book and self reflection template
Biltmore Estate brochure template
Serafina diagram template
This product requires students to make inferences, build vocabulary, make predictions, explictly answer questions from text, and explain answers.
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4th - 8th
Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: Who Was Walt Disney? No Prep
This unit is meant to be used with the book Who Was Walt Disney? By Whitney Stewart. It is part of a series of books published by Grosset & Dunlap, a division of Penguin Group Inc. The Scholastic book order club often has these books and that is a great way to get free books using your bonus points. The students love these books as they are simple but filled with tons of information and fascinating facts about different people in past history and current. There are a variety of close read
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3rd - 6th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
Grades:
7th - 10th
Spanish Winter Story Irregular Pretérito Past Tense | Level 2 8 Day Unit
Are you looking for pre-winter break lesson plans? This whimsical, Christmas & winter themed, comprehensible input based story features the Spanish verbs: ser, ver, creer, & ayudarle in present, past, and imperfect tenses. This unique Level 2 or 3 story is accompanied by a visual story board (perfect for EdPuzzle activities) & a 2 comprehension check activities, including a digital guided re-write option. Students will receive lots of comprehensible input as they read this twist on t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Tiffany's Spanish Curriculum Bundle
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Gr. 3-6
A descriptive passage about baseball legend Derek Jeter, highlighting his childhood, rookie years, and his many accomplishments while playing for the Yankees.
This packet includes:
• 3 Page Biographical Passage
• Questions
• Essay
• Writing prompt
• Vocabulary
Great for guided reading, centers, or independent work.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Spanish Winter Resource Bundle
Are you looking for a way to add FUN to your Spanish classroom before Winter Break? This Spanish Winter Resource Bundle is your solution!This bundle currently includes 7 Winter Resources in Spanish. All are low to no prep resources that are ready for use in the classroom! This bundle contains games, stories, Spanish verb conjugation practice writing activities & more. From Would you rather? games to winter roll and write prompts your students will be engaged from now through Winter Break!Wha
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics
Immerse your students in a collection of captivating short stories with analysis activities through this bundled resource. These no-prep reading and analysis lessons are perfect for 1-2 day sub plans, short reading and response activities, or as introductions to larger writing units (the products in this bundle are also included in my Creative Writing Workshops Bundle). These stories will introduce important literary elements to your students, while the accompanying response questions and essay
Grades:
7th - 12th
Of Mice and Men BUNDLE Close Reading Activities, Presentation, and Assessments
This is a comprehensive unit for Of Mice and Men! Everything you and your students' need is here.The reason I love this unit is because it is designed with critical inquiry in mind and even uses fundamental human development to help develop our thinking about character behavior and actions. Student will delve into character analysis through the lens of Abraham Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs.Students can be directed through their packets and the slides which allows for students to easi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Winter Digital Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Google Drive
Celebrate winter with digital reading passages and question sets! This resource includes 2 digital reading passages (one fiction and one informational) and 2 sets of comprehension questions. Each passage has a winter theme and comes with a set of comprehension questions. The questions are aligned to 4th and 5th grade common core standards, emphasizing vocabulary, figurative language, inferences, main idea, text structure and theme. All of the resources are on Google Drive. The passages are not e
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter Reading Comprehension Bundle | Google Classroom
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
Grades:
6th - 9th
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