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High school critical thinking informational text study guides
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Calculating Speed, Time, Distance, and Graphing Motion - Distance Time Graphs
This activity is centered around the concept of motion. This activity defines motion and gives instruction and examples on how it cat be calculated and graphed. This activity includes informational text on calculating and graphing motion as well as a variety of problems to check for understanding. There are problems that involve solving for speed, distance traveled, and time in motion. Distance vs. Time and Speed vs. Time graphs are discussed. Twelve distance vs. time graphs and twelve spe
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4th - 9th
Zootopia Movie Guide & Stereotypes Discussion
Zootopia is not only a great movie, but also has important ideas about stereotyping and how we treat each other in a diverse society. Thus, it's a perfect film to show students as a springboard to deeper content and thinking. So, I created this product to use in the middle school classroom, based on the film.
This product is broken up into three parts:
Part 1-Movie guide: students answer questions as they watch the movie, about the plot of the film.
Part 2-Critical thinking: Students answer que
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6th - 9th
The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (PG - 2006)
The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) challenges students to analyze this inspirational film and put themselves in the shoes of Mr. Clark and his students. Explore the strategies that Mr. Clark uses to help his students improve and achieve the highest testing scores in their state. Ask students to pick a student in Mr. Clark's class and compare their lives to that student. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is sui
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5th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Explore the justice handed out by the Prince, give students a chance to think like a director, and think like writer and change one scene from Shakespeare's famous play. Think critically about Romeo and Juliet's love, how it affected their houses and if their woes were worth it.Notes on different versio
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7th - 12th
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Farewell to Manzanar, Japanese Internment, Chapter Questions, PDF & Google Drive
Use this package of chapter-by-chapter questions as you take your class through Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s compelling true story, Farewell to Manzanar. As we work to pull more non-fiction materials into our Common Core-aligned classrooms, this autobiographical account of life in a Japanese internment camp during WWII is an important title to include. The worksheet questions (both printable PDF & interactive Google Drive versions included) were designed to pull your students into the Wakatsuk
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8th - 11th
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The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc
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9th - 12th
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas's and Gally's intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige's means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner's 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if
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7th - 12th
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2012) challenges students to deconstruct the concepts and analyze the decisions made by the characters in a film based on the 2008 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. Explore the relationship between Katniss and Peeta and determine if it was true love or just part of an act. Ask students to compare President Snow's control over Panem with a government students have studied in history. Check the preview file for high resolution sample q
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8th - 12th
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie. Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won't have the capability to access this website please skip thi
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 20 Movie Guide Bundle | War & Political History
Red Scarf Girl Literature Guide with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Literature Guide for Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang. 87-page novel study on the nonfiction memoir about living in China under Chairman Mao and how the Cultural Revolution affected her family. Good book for middle school ELA, especially 7th grade. Comprehensive novel guide aligned with standards includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary with tests and answer keys, study guide, discussion questions, unit plans, writing focus, grammar practice, supplemental materials and visuals for class discuss
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7th - 10th
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005)
This Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005) helps students analyze the concepts and characters in C.S. Lewis's classic story. Challenge students to learn from Edmund's journey throughout the film and explore Peter and Susan's struggle with self-confidence. Note: The final question asks students to compare the characters and concepts in the film with their counterparts in the Bible. This extension activity can be skipped if it is too involved or not desi
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6th - 10th
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â School Site License (1 SSL) 12 Movie Guide Bundle | Triumph & Inspiration
Scythe Novel Study Guide
Enjoy this complete bundle of beautifully designed materials that will take your class through Scythe by Neil Shusterman!This HUGE bundle includes:**Chapter questions, vocabulary, and figurative language for each chapter.**Dialectical journal with commentary for Citra and Rowan, the protagonists, as well as the impact that other characters play in their life.**Non-fiction reading and writing activity connecting the Utopias vs. Dystopias.**Extended response questionsNOVEL STUDY QUESTIONSPart One:
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6th - 10th
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Novel Study Unit to be used with Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is bound to be the biggest young adult novel of 2018. Your students are going to come into your classroom and ask you to assign it to them. Anticipate their wants and needs by purchasing this complete study unit.
It was created using Microsoft PowerPoint and the editable version, as well as the PDF documents, are all included in this compressed zip file.
Included with this purchase, you will receive: a plethora of pre-reading activities, vocabulary
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Women's History Bundle: Volume Four
STAAR Reading and Writing Practice Pack
STAAR testing is coming up, so I created this review packet for my students. I teach 11th grade, but this packet is good for any student preparing for the Reading and Writing sections of the STAAR.
This packet contains three reading selections (informational text), 2 short answer questions (over a paired passage), and 8 practice persuasive prompts. The prompts are attached to the persuasive essay lined writing boxes to simulate an actual test-taking environment for students.
The reading sele
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7th - 11th
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Nonfiction Passage Practice for EOC Reading test
This packet was created to help remediate essential skills to prepare students for success for their end-of-course (11th grade) Reading Test. (I teach in Virginia, and this material was created for use in preparation for SOL testing, but could easily be used for comparable test-prep in other states.)
While I created this mini-lesson specifically for SOL test review, the passage and questions could easily be used for nonfiction reading tests
The PDF contains:
**A link to the passage used-- I u
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
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6th - 12th
Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993)
Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993) challenges students to learn life lessons of confidence and self-acceptance. Discuss the character traits, strengths and weaknesses of each member of the first Jamaican bobsled team. Explore the value of having goals, working hard to achieve them and how it affects the community at large. Ask students to apply the lesson Coach Irv teaches Derice about being content with who you are and not trying to fill a void with go
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Special Requested Custom Movie Guide Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Chew on This: Informational Reading Skills Practice -Student Reading Guide
**note...This product is a component of the full unit including the 97 slide digital presentation for $6.00 (a great value). You can find it at my TPT store. If you are looking for resources to help your students informational text skills, then this is for you. I have been teaching nonfiction reading using this text for years, and it is always one of our favorite units. The book is both an excellent example of quality nonfiction writing and highly engaging for middle school students. This produc
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5th - 9th
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2013)
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2013) guides and engages students throughout this mythological adventure. Challenge students to connect with Percy, Tyson, Luke and Annabeth as they fight to stop Kronos from devouring the world. Explore the concepts of stereotypes, self-doubt and destiny. Finally ponder the plot of what a sequel to this movie might look like given the prophecy and the reemergence of Thalia as the credits roll.Check the preview file for hi
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6th - 10th
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The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)
The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to think critically about police and gang violence and what can be done to help solve these problems. Analyze Starr's relationship with her friends and family and compare her priority with King's priority in regards to Khalil's death. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and ess
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7th - 12th
The Peanut Butter Falcon Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019)
The Peanut Butter Falcon Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to think about how individuals and society should view and treat people with Down syndrome. This touching story explores the growing relationship between two young men and what they both teach each other throughout the film. Ask students to evaluate how society supported Zak in the movie and what they think the level of support should be for someone like Zak in the real world.Note: SKIP 41:10 - 41:20 to
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7th - 10th
User-Friendly PSAT and SAT Prep Tip Sheets for the Reading and Writing Sections
January 2024 -- The test has completely changed. Again. It's all online. I haven't updated this document yet so be advised that the information about formatting is no longer accurate. I'm not even sure if the same skills are going to be assessed. I need to revise this; in the meantime, use the College Board website for guidance.Old entry -- I have been working as a tutor and test prep instructor for over 15 years and have been modifying this informational packet since the new test emerged in 200
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9th - 12th, Staff
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Night Study Guide - Elie Wiesel - Chapter-by-Chapter Questions
This resource provides chapter-by-chapter questions for Elie Wiesel’s haunting memoir, Night, that will help connect your students to the story, ensure they comprehend key plot developments, and are able to analyze events, characters and themes at a deeper level. Questions range in complexity level--from comprehension to analysis and evaluation—so that students can practice a variety of standards and skills while getting the most out of this critical work.If you are teaching classes online, this
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Night by Elie Wiesel Unit - Questions, Analysis, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Exam
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