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High school balanced literacy scaffolded note pdfs
Literature Circle Collaborative Poster- Shared Reading
A perfect activity for literature circles and shared reading during your literacy block! Students work independently and in groups to analyze, respond to, and discuss fictional texts. Each student receives an 8.5” x 11” page, and contributes a different piece of information to the group's overall discussion of the text. Roles can be rotated every chapter/section, or this activity can be completed after the students have read the entire text.Note: If they are new to Literature Circles, younger gr
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: English Collaborative Posters Series #1
Persuasive Techniques - Introduction to Rhetorical Appeals Sketch and Learn
Introduce your study of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and persuasive techniques with this background activity. You get an activity on Aristotle and the Rhetorical Triangle. This is a strong foundation for studying media literacy. Highlights:✅ Two videos and an article (found for free online)✅ Traditional worksheets or with ISNs✅ Whole class activity or stationsYour Introduction to Rhetoric activity includes:A full lesson planTwo pages of notesAn answer key ❤️ Be sure to check out my
Grades:
6th - 9th
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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Embedded Reading - Cortometraje (Ciencia, ética y tecnología)
This PDF that accompanies the acclaimed short film from Spain "Cuánto. Más allá del dinero" contains:1- Four day lesson plan guide2- Three embedded readings (Novice --> Intermediate --> Advanced text)3- Pre and post- viewing discussion questions.4- Slide Presentation with images of the film to engage in Picture Talk or Personalized Questions and Responses 5- A Quizlet link with input from the film (Half a sentence about the film in one column and in the second column is the rest of the sen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
This is News! Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer follows the Lucy Calkins Investigative Journalism unit of study for 8th grade. It contains multiple ways for students to organize their thoughts on a news story/event before they generate their final news article for the unit. Included are: a 5 W's chart, an interview list chart, a creating interview questions chart, (optional: press conference details), and an organization and craft questions for students to consider before drafting. Finally, there is a blank organizer fo
Grades:
7th - 9th
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Film — Secondary ELA — Film Study
Need an assignment for a film viewing activity? This engaging, no-prep worksheet can be used to analyze ANY movie with a narrative arc! Watch your students explore any movie through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking and analysis activities, which provide structured guidance for students as they progress through your next class movie day. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students film analysis abilities explode! Perfect for a sub plan!With a strong focus on culti
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Nonfiction and Textbook Note-taking Guide (with focus on text-structure)
Do you want your students to learn how to take notes INDEPENDENTLY? With this guide/template, this is exactly what will happen AND since it is based on text structure, it will strengthen their analysis and knowledge in this area as well. In addition, it turns into a study guide for test taking or perhaps students will be rewarded with an open note quiz or test!
First, students will be assigned a textbook chapter/section/sub-title of your/their choice or a non-fiction fact/subject book or your/
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Poetry and Tableau
This product includes a complete 3-5 day lesson plan to incorporate the fine arts into your poetry unit.
Students will practice finding figurative language, summarizing, close reading, annotating, repeated readings to build fluency, think critically, answer text dependent questions with evidence from a text, analyze complex poems, and create visual representations of stanzas through tableau drama.
In addition, students will find rhyme scheme, analyze metaphors, use context clues to determin
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6th - 12th
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French Literature Circle Collaborative Poster- Shared Reading
Perfect for French Immersion and FSL classes.This resource is written in French.A great activity for literature circles and shared reading during your literacy block! Students work independently and in groups to analyze, respond to, and discuss fictional texts. Each student receives an 8.5” x 11” page, and contributes a different piece of information to the group's overall discussion of the text. Roles can be rotated every chapter/section, or this activity can be completed after the students hav
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Elements of Plot Foldable
A QUICK AND EASY PRODUCT!This is a quick, easy elements of plot foldable to use during literature units. Uses:* Help students identify the parts of plot and provide each of their definitions. * Enhances active learning and recall of important aspects of the story as students read a story and fill in the key points in the foldable. * Highly interactive and great for use in interactive notebooks, fitting easily in all size composition notebooks!* A positive alternative to creating a plot diagram!
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Informational Texts Collaborative Poster- Shared Reading
A perfect activity for shared and independent reading during your literacy block! Students work in partners to analyze, respond to, compare, and contrast informational texts. Each student receives an 8.5” x 11” page, reads a different informational text, and reflects upon their learning. The Venn Diagram part is completed together after reading.Each page includes the following sections:Expressing Opinions About Informational Texts: Is this text effective in communicating information to its reade
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: English Collaborative Posters Series #1
Theme, Literary Elements, and Inferencing Visual
Reading for and writing about Theme can be called the apex of exploring literature. Here is a visual that puts it there. You can use it to talk about how literary elements form the basis for analyzing literature, and how literary devices build on this foundation. For example, mood can be created from more basic elements, such as the setting, plot events, characterization, and imagery. (Class activity suggestion: You can print out or project this visual onto a white board and have your students
Grades:
7th - 11th, Staff
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Fahrenheit 451 film (1966): Critical Viewing and Questions- DISTANCE LEARNING
I never tire of Francois Truffaut’s 1966 Film adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s science-fiction novel, Fahrenheit 451. The futuristic film is visually and intellectually satisfying. The film’s content is rich and stays close to the book’s big ideas. Students find the concepts eye-opening, particularly with regard to modern day use of technology and medicine.The Viewing Guide, follows the film and invites students to think critically about the implicit warnings presented in the story, including questi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lord of the Flies Active Reading Guide
Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, is a prolific novel that makes its way into classrooms again and again. It's interesting plot captivates readers of all ages and leaves a lingering image of humanity and society. If this is your first time or your 21st time teaching this novel, this resource will help your students make their way through the plot, characters, and the symbolism!***This resource contains active reading organizers for each chapter and a symbolism chart. You can scaffold this r
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Declaration of Independence (Historical Literary Analysis)
Students consider the complex language of the Declaration of Independence by chunking the content and comparing each section to the familiar context of a break-up letter.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Historical Fiction Analysis #2- No Prep!
This resource includes a student handout that introduces these four literary elements:Setting- The story takes place in a real location and a specific historical time period.Plot- The plot develops around both factual and fictional events.Conflict- The conflict arises from actual concerns and challenges experienced in the historical setting.Characters- Some characters are fictional, some are factual. Characters act, speak, dress, and live authentically in their time period.Each response journal
Grades:
5th - 12th
Discussion stems/ Talk Stems (English/Spanish)
Directions: Print, cut page in half, laminate and glue to a craft stick! Students can hold these as they are participating in any type of discussions (whole class, small group, or turn and talk)Includes:-Visuals for talk moves.-Differentiated stems -languages: English only, Spanish only or bilingual stems. (GREAT FOR ESL/ELL STUDENTS!!!)
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K - 12th
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Comprehension - Short Passages with MCQs and Answers
This set of passages with multiple choice questions are useful to teach and assess students' understanding.
It is also great when teaching students who are weaker in English (perhaps TESOL or AEIS learners.)
The answers are provided which will make marking a breeze!
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Animal Farm Chapter Notes Organizers
This is a full set of notes organizers that are designed for maximum engagement and to incorporate visual thinking strategies. Included are organizers for each of the ten chapters. Some are one page and some are two pages. You will receive a PDF file.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Writing Structures - A Short Booklet of Cheat Sheets
Different text structures have traditional layouts and this booklet covers the following: Advertisements
Anecdotes
Descriptions - Characters
Descriptions - Settings
Diary Entries
Discussions
Explanations
Information Reports
Interviews
Media Reviews
Modern Narratives
Newspaper Articles
Newspaper Editorials
Plays
Procedures & Recipes
Traditional Dreamtime Stories (Australia)
Travel Guides
Each cheat sheet is a valuable resource to have next to your student/s as they are writing. The cheat shee
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2nd - 9th, Staff
Point of View Interactive Flipbook
This resource is designed to be an interactive flipbook for your students to create and use when learning about or reviewing literary points of view.
This product includes an explanation of how I use this resource in my classroom, photos of completed flip books, = and several suggested activities to use to engage your students in authentic practice (bye worksheets!) identifying points of views and creating texts using each point of view. The product includes the flip book cover, the completed i
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
The Four Major Literary Genres - Anchor Chart / Reference Sheet
Make your life easier!This reference chart is colorful, detailed, and well designed to provide students with key information needed for an overall comprehension of the literature they are reading. It is a quick and handy way for middle school students to get an overview of the four major literary genres and compare and contrast them.For a very affordable price, you have access to an anchor chart that can support students with just about every lesson throughout the entire school year. Additional
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Novel Chapter Logs (Reading Reflection Logs:per chapter/short story/narrative)
These logs get students talking about texts NATURALLY! These pages are all you need to get students interacting with the text and with each other! They are also a great springboard for class discussions!
Students will read a text of your/their choice [students/teachers choose the texts]. They will record text title, page numbers, chapter #/title; they will make check mark choices for point of view [only on first chapter entry], characters, setting, and sequence; they will record 3 events/det
Grades:
4th - 9th
Guided Reading Assessment Pack
This Guided Reading Assessment Pack focuses and supports teachers to take rigorous and high-quality assessment notes for your guided reading groups. It’s fantastic to monitor the progression of reading skills in your students and it’s super helpful come report writing time!What we love about this pack is that it includes a guided reading assessment notes with decoding and comprehension strategies already listed so you can simply highlight as you read with students! It also contains a checklist t
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Grades:
K - 9th, Staff
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