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Free high school reading strategies homework
Making Inferences Worksheet
I modified an older worksheet given to me from another teacher. This is a simple worksheet using Edward D. Hoch's short story, "Zoo." Students make inferences about underlined sections of the story and explain how or why they were able to make the inference.
The worksheet is geared toward upper elementary and middle school students. An answer key with possible responses is provided.
I like to remind my students that they may make many inferences from a single line or event, and that any infe
Grades:
5th - 9th
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How To Spot Bad Science Online and on Social Media
This resource is used to teach students to recognize evidence of bias or “fake” science news they might encounter on social media and when doing online research.
#weholdthesetruths #kindnessnation
You will receive:
• A two-sided infographic poster identifying ten signs to look for when analyzing science information for evidence of bias or poor design.
• A card sort activity containing twelve cards which describe fictional examples of social media posts and online articles and news stories
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Book Project: Outline of If you give a mouse a cookie project
A great project for all kids of any age to learn logic, reasoning, and mathematics! The whimsical Laura Numeroff story of If you Give a Mouse a Cookie gives a logical step by step of actions one after another. Project is best given after the story is read first.
For younger ages: Have students write a story using hypothesis and conclusions.
For students in Geometry: Have students compare it to geometry. Best given when learning conditional, converse, and bi-conditional.
If you give a mouse a
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Grades:
2nd - 10th
Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheet | FREE/FREEBIE
Christmas Comprehension Worksheet
Beginner to Intermediate Christmas reading comprehension with multiple-choice questions.
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K - 10th
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Video Enrichment and Choice Board for Literary Analysis
Video Enrichment and Choice Board for Literary AnalysisConnect with me:Visit my website (and grab my 30 FREE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS)Follow me on InstagramFollow me on Facebook
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Reading Habits Inventory
Help students to develop better independent reading habits with the Reading Habits Inventory. Students track their reading for a week, then determine their successes and struggles. Based on their findings, they set meaningful goals.
This is a great way to kick off any independent reading program and help students to understand the habits of successful readers.
This also works as a great start for reading interventions for struggling readers.
Check out the full Letters About Literature inde
Grades:
6th - 9th
ANCIENT GREECE WORKSHEET
This is a stand-alone worksheet (double sided page) based on an overview text about Ancient Greece. It has questions based on content, reading comprehension, context clues, main idea and supporting details. Students may answer in space provided for half the questions and other short-answer responses will require their own paper. I find that students are less likely to lose their papers if they have some time and work invested in it, yet additional sheets are needed to maximize the learning p
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Notice and Note NONFICTION Graphic Organizer
This single page graphic organizer is great for any nonfiction article. Help students pause and understand what is important within the article.
Grades:
5th - 10th
Implicit vs. Explicit Details Practice
This is a formative assignment used to assess students understanding of implicit and explicit details. You can use this as a practice activity to complete in a whole group setting, or give it to your kids to complete individually after teaching them about these concepts. The passage is short and accessible for all students. Enjoy and let me know what you think! :)
Grades:
6th - 9th
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The Hunger Games Prediction Chart
This is a handout to go with the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. In this assignment students complete a chart making predictions about what they think will happen in the book based on what they've read so far. This chart will work best after the students have read chapters 1-8.
***This product is included in my unit for The Hunger Games listed here:
Activities and Handouts for The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Grades:
5th - 12th
Earth The Little Blue Marble Reading Comprehension Worksheet ACT/SAT Practice
This resource is perfect for students in grades 8 and up who are seeking to improve their reading comprehension skills. Students will find this worksheet useful for testing their ability to read closely and identify relevant bits of information from the passage, determine things like the tone and vocabulary from context, and make other inferences. There are 15 questions with a variety of question types, answers included.Subject: Earth - Nonfiction Reading ComprehensionPages: 8 (15 questions, ans
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Reading Rock Star Book Logs {freebie}
I created this book log to give my students (and their families) some accountability in reading the books that are provided to them. This freebie provides you with 4 versions- 1, 2, 3 or 4 books. These work really well with your nightly or weekly homework. They are also closely tied with the close reading concept because with this log students are asked to read each book 3 times.
For more freebies and teaching ideas visit me at A Burst of First
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Classroom Library Contract
This freebie is a contract is for parents and students to agree to terms and conditions for take-home classroom library books.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Short Story: Analysis Project - "The Lottery"
From Electric English...
This is a fresh, clean copy of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. I have widened the margins here and minimized the number of pages you would have to copy. Coupled with double sided printing, you can use these and not feel too guilty about the trees :) As an English teacher, sometimes I cringe at all the paper, but alas, at least there are great words being written on them....
These stories are the ones I have chosen to accompany the Short Story: Analysis Project. Lots o
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Grades:
10th - 11th
Reading Response Log Template
This template can be used to have students respond daily to their independent reading in writing. It is set up for Monday-Friday use, but could be edited to two or three days a week.
Teachers will add in open response questions with this editable template. Teachers can chose questions that go along with their current lessons, or use it as a review of previous lessons. You can ask students to write their thoughts on current reading strategies (example: Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then Summaries,
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4th - 12th
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Short Story: Analysis Project - All Stories
From Electric English...
This is a zip file for all of the stories in the Analysis Project.... Coupled with double sided printing, you can use these and not feel too guilty about the trees :) As an English teacher, sometimes I cringe at all the paper, but alas, at least there are great words being written on them.... Are you ready for the list? Here we go :)
- "The Baby Party": Fitzgerald
- "The Enormous Radio": Cheever
- "EPICAC": Vonnegut
- "The Far and the Near": Wolfe
- "A Good Man is Hard t
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Grades:
10th - 12th
General Rhetorical Analysis Questions
These are basic questions and prompts that can be applied to just about any nonfiction passage or excerpt. Students are prompted to mark different devices such as highly connotative diction, sensory images, figurative language, and interesting or contrasting syntax. Students are then asked to list evidence and examples of clues to context, audience, purpose, and appeals. At the end of the activity, students are asked to summarize their learning by creating a statement that pulls together thes
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9th - 12th
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The Vocabulary Template- 20 words
The Vocabulary Template is an easy way to teach vocabulary in any grade. The important connection a student can make to their words, is the key to their reading comprehension and fluency. By ensuring the student uses background knowledge or creates a new idea of the meaning of a word, is crucial. The use of "Synonyms" and "thought words" allows the student to be creative and improves their vocanulary by implementing new words. This is a great tool to use for vocabulary instruction, and it's
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Parent Letter (Picking books based on Lexile and Guided Reading Level)
This is a simple letter to send home to help parents pick books on the student's level. Some of the information was compiled from Lexile.com. It has a place for the teacher to list the student's lexile level and guided reading level. I send it home at conferences as a reference for parents when taking students to the library or buying books for their children.
Grades:
K - 12th
FREE Fill-in-the-blank Comic Book Activity | Printable & Digital Freebie
Show students the importance of visual storytelling with this FREE Fill-in-the-blank Comic Book Activity! Whether you're reading a graphic novel, teaching with comic books, or just looking for a one-day enrichment activity, this FREEBIE will be a great addition to your class!Follow the teacher's guide to learn how to make your own fill-in-the-blank comic book pages, or use one of the three blank comic book pages provided.Need to teach remotely? Assign the digital Google Slides version instead! T
Grades:
8th - 11th
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CCSS:
Editable Plot Diagram Worksheet- Customize for ANY Story!
Included:-Editable Google Slides Plot Diagram WorksheetFront page includes a plot diagram with explanations of each part of a story.Second page includes a customizable activity that can be used for any story!Formats Available:-Google Slides How to use it:This editable plot diagram worksheet is perfect to pair with any story! On the first slide, look for the text highlighted in yellow. Replace this font with the story you are using and the author.On the second slide, look for the text highlight
Grades:
6th - 12th
Conjuguemos: en la tienda de ropa
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to practice regular present tense conjugations with the context of shopping for clothes. Students are then able to use the same passage to show reading comprehension by answering questions about the passage using a similar format to IPA style questions.
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7th - 12th
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Odyssey Focused Cornell Notes Chart
Students complete the chart as they read through the Odyssey. This Cornell Notes style chart requires students to identify specific elements in each adventure: a brief summary, student-generated study questions, conflicts, epic hero traits and human weaknesses, and theme.
A model of "The Lotus Eaters" is provided for teachers.
This active reading strategy is designed to promote reading comprehension, higher-level thinking, and prepare students to write the in class essay (which is also availab
Grades:
7th - 10th
Short Story: Analysis Project - "A Rose for Emily"
From Electric English...
This is a fresh, clean copy of "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. I have widened the margins here and minimized the number of pages you would have to copy. Coupled with double sided printing, you can use these and not feel too guilty about the trees :) As an English teacher, sometimes I cringe at all the paper, but alas, at least there are great words being written on them....
These stories are the ones I have chosen to accompany the Short Story: Analysis Project.
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Grades:
10th - 11th
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