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Common Core CCRA.R.1 resources for Microsoft OneDrive
Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Mask, Test
Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers unique insight into human nature, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of a failing society. With this Lord of the Flies Unit Plan, you’ll be able to dig deep into these dark themes while preparing students for a more hopeful future. From Steven King to Suzanne Collins, Lord of the Flies has inspired readers through the ages to explore the ugliness of human nature within the safe pages of a book. In turn, readers use these lessons and i
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8th - 12th
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Beowulf Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Modern Pairings, Test
This Beowulf unit plan is designed for an active, creative, and inclusive classroom. With its difficult language and dated topics, Beowulf can be challenging to teach. However, with a little inspiration, it is possible to include meaningful, engaging, and fun activities for teaching Beowulf into your unit plan.These fun activities for teaching Beowulf will help you bring the archaic epic to life for your modern students!You will get:⭐ A detailed day-by-day Beowulf unit plan explaining exactly ho
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9th - 12th
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"The Most Dangerous Game" Short Story Unit
This "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, characterization, foreshadowing, theme, and more while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. *****
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Where the Red Fern Grows Introduction PowerPoint
Where The Red Fern Grows Introduction PowerPoint Presentation. Introduce the novel by Wilson Rawls with this digital resource. Photos of red ferns, redbone coon hounds, raccoons, notes about the book, characters, setting, author, and theme notes are included, along with pictures of items from the time period and a preview of the Where the Red Fern Grows movies that were made from the book. Use PowerPoints like this in Zoom or videoconferencing for remote teaching and virtual learning. Share with
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Bundle
Fables Teaching Theme Passages Character Plot Activities Readers Theater 3.2 4.2
Teaching themes in literature using fables is one of the easiest approaches to helping students determine the messages in literature. MUST SEE PREVIEW.This resource is thoroughly and carefully planned out with guiding questions essential to students' success in determining theme (moral). Everything you need to engage your students in a close read is at your fingertips: from character and plot analysis, determining the message (moral), using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown wo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Shakespeare Informational Text, Test Prep, Close Reading, and Poem Puzzle
Before you teach Shakespeare's plays, have your students learn about Shakespeare through this informational text while also practicing test prep and close reading skills! This Shakespeare informational text is designed to spark curiosity about the mysterious life of the bard while also prompting inferencing, reading for context clues, and other Common Core test-taking skills. After students work hard on their Shakespeare close reading, they will have a chance to be creative by putting together t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Martin Luther King Jr Civil Rights Movement PowerPoint - MLK Writing Assignment
Martin Luther King Jr PowerPoint presentation and MLK Writing Assignment. An engaging overview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s life, from birth to his death and legacy. Has many photographs and some audio from his "I have a dream" speech. Students will learn about the life of MLK, his influence, and how he dreamed of a brotherhood of man. Perfect for Martin Luther King Day or Black History month. Use as a supplement to your Civil Rights Movement unit. Photo timeline can be used as a prompt and
Grades:
4th - 7th
Reading Test Prep Strategies and Academic Terms PowerPoint - Easel Assessment
Reading Test Prep PowerPoint. Gives strategies for success on state tests. Explains standardized test taking strategies for reading comprehension with basic reading academic vocabulary. Test prep for reading on any state standardized reading test using 6 essential steps. Students are given six basic strategies, and the basic academic vocabulary terms (words that they should be familiar with in order to be successful on a reading test). The test-taking strategies include test-taking tips and how
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
Fables Teaching Theme Passages Characters Activities Readers Theater 3.2 4.2 #3
Teaching themes in literature using fables is one of the easiest approaches to helping students determine the messages in literature. MUST SEE PREVIEW.This resource is thoroughly and carefully planned out with guiding questions essential to students' success in determining theme (moral). Everything you need to engage your students in a close read is at your fingertips: from character and plot analysis, determining the message (moral), using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Persuasive Writing Emotional Appeals PowerPoint - Pathos Ethos and Logos
Writing - Using Emotional Appeals in Persuasive Writing PowerPoint. Explains the concepts of Pathos, Ethos, and Logos with examples from advertisements. Details five techniques writers , especially advertisers, use to convince you to agree with them and take action (and possibly buy their product): Loaded Language and Weasel Words, Basic Needs, Testimonials (Celebrities and Plain Folks), Bandwagon, and Snob Appeal. as well as a few others such as Scare Tactics and Humor. Great for teaching stud
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle for Middle Grades
Fables Teaching Theme Passages Characters Activities Readers Theater 3.2 4.2 #2
Teaching themes in literature using fables is one of the easiest approaches to helping students determine the messages in literature. MUST SEE PREVIEW.This resource is thoroughly and carefully planned out with guiding questions essential to students' success in determining theme (moral). Everything you need to engage your students in a close read is at your fingertips: from character and plot analysis, determining the message (moral), using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes PowerPoint Poetry Study
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes is a classic ghost story that students love. Middle school students enjoy reading "The Highwayman" at Halloween. Digital resource has slides on characters, vocabulary, and literary elements such as figurative language and sound devices included. Has an activity for sequencing the events in the plot. Great poetry analysis and word study for October. The narrative poem is shown as a verse per slide. Students can take turns reading, or if you have an audio, have them
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Poetry Bundle of Teaching Resources Grades 5 - 8
The Crucible Literature BUNDLE - PAPERLESS
The Crucible by Arthur Miller is a classic American Drama, and this resource provides an introductory activity to familiarize students with the setting, history, and allegory; a task card activity to teach characterization; and a drama unit with character activities, questions, writing prompts, themes, and more!Engage your students with "The Crucible" activities that appeal to them, and do it in a DIGITAL FORMAT! This resource is technology driven for the 21st century classroom and can be easil
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Reading Choice Board & Templates Digital Response to Reading
Distance Learning | includes BOTH Google Classroom™ digital and traditional instruction. If you are like me and struggle with distance learning, this resource is a game-changer and a lifesaver for assigning quality reading activities that assist students' engagement with reading and comprehension.This ELA choice board with corresponding templates will make managing distance learning so much easier for both you and your students! Assign in Google Classroom™ or provide a link so students can mak
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Balloons over Broadway PowerPoint
This PowerPoint introduces Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet, a great Thanksgiving story. The book is about Tony Sarg, the inventor of the parade balloons. This PowerPoint will help you build background, learn about the author, and learn important vocabulary words for understanding. Includes links to a photo gallery of all the Macy's parades over the years, and a link to a read-aloud of the story. There are 10 slides with discussion questio
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The River by Gary Paulsen PowerPoint Introduction
Preview The River by Gary Paulsen with this PowerPoint. Give students the background knowledge they need to understand the setting of The River by Gary Paulsen. Many of my students from the South are not familiar with northern rivers and the hazards of the river environment. This presentation introduces students to the dangers that might face someone trying to survive on a raft on a northern river. This activates prior knowledge of students who have been on rivers, which will lead to some engagi
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Grades:
4th - 7th
George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz PowerPoint
George Washington, the first President, is the namesake of one little boy, who wants to learn all about him, and especially what Washington had for breakfast. This PowerPoint will help you engage readers when you read the book George Washington's Breakfast by Jean Fritz. Great for President's Day, or when introducing research. The book is about a boy who is on a quest to find out what George Washington had for breakfast. Includes information and links about the author, vocabulary, comprehension
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Great Gatsby DIGITAL Unit - High School ELA
Use this beautifully illustrated digital notebook to engage students with The Great Gatsby! Interesting questions, prompts, and characterization work will keep your students busy as they're digging into the text. If in class you use Chromebooks, laptops, or ipads, you'll want to grab this right away!This 20-slide notebook allows your students to work thoughtfully and rigorously through the novel. See a sample here: Sample of The Great Gatsby Digital UnitSections include:*characters*settings *
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: The Great Gatsby Growing Bundle
Fables Teaching Theme Passages Characters Plot Retelling Activities 3.2 4.2 #6
Teaching themes in literature using fables is one of the easiest approaches to helping students determine the messages in literature. MUST SEE PREVIEW.This resource is thoroughly and carefully planned out with guiding questions essential to students' success in determining theme (moral). Everything you need to engage your students in a close read is at your fingertips: from character and plot analysis, determining the message (moral), to using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown wo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Preview PowerPoint. Introduce the short story 7th grade by the author Gary Soto. Develops background knowledge. Author information. Images compare Fresno, California to Paris, France. Vocabulary includes words like tortilla, fiesta, and siesta. Reminds students to think about the author's purpose and the theme of the story as they read. Also shows recommended Gary Soto books for students who are interested in reading books by this author. Use this presentation to intr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Bundle
Fables Teaching Theme Passages Characters Activities Readers Theater 3.2 4.2 #4
Teaching themes in literature using fables is one of the easiest approaches to helping students determine the messages in literature. MUST SEE PREVIEW.This resource is thoroughly and carefully planned out with guiding questions essential to students' success in determining theme (moral). Everything you need to engage your students in a close read is at your fingertips: from character and plot analysis, determining the message (moral), using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Chinese New Year 2024 PowerPoint Year of the Dragon with Easel Assessment
Chinese New Year 2024 Year of the Dragon PowerPoint. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 10, 2024, and it is the year of the Dragon. It ends with the Lantern Festival on February 24th. Includes informational text on the traditions and customs of the Chinese New Year, 5 fun interactive test your knowledge questions, and ideas and directions for activities and crafts to celebrate. Includes music and sound effects. I will update every year for the new year of the Chinese Zodiac, so yo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Tone Vs. Mood in Writing PowerPoint
Analyzing tone and understanding the difference between tone and mood is an important skill. Use this Tone vs. Mood in Writing PowerPoint to help your students get a better understanding of an author's tone, the difference between tone and mood, the difference between tone and voice, the ways an author can create tone, how to analyze tone in literature and in one's own writing, and words that describe an author's tone. Review questions at the end. Please see full preview. Note: animations do not
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Digital Book Reports Distance Learning Google Drive
Your students will love these Digital Book Reports for Google Drive. Easily use these book reports and responses for distance learning. You'll receive 39 engaging digital book report forms that work with any book to improve reading comprehension. You will receive 26 fiction and 13 nonfiction digital book reports. They can be used over and over again as students read more books.Looking for additional distance learning resources? Making Inferences to Pictures Google DriveDigital Book Response
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2nd - 5th
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