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Common Core CCRA.R.1 resources for Microsoft Publisher
City of Ember Complete Novel Test (2 versions) plus keys
36 questions with key...Complete test for the City of Ember novel includes multiple choice, matching, sequencing, and choice of two essay questions. 36 questions (2.5 [points each) plus essay (10 points, at teacher's discretion.) Questions are a mix of recall and higher-level interpretation, with several questions linking novel to elements of fiction such as symbolism and plot climax. There are two complete versions (identical questions, mixed answers) with keys for Version A and Version B.
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5th - 8th
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The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor--Complex Text Novel Unit
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Gold Cadillac takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1950 and follows a family's unforgettable trip to MIssisippi. This book folllows similar themes as many of Mildred D. Taylor's highly acclaimed novels. She has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding rac
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4th - 8th
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Unpacking The Standards
It is extremely important that we (teachers) understand the standards so that we can communicate them clearly to our students! Use this resource to break apart your grade level standards to understand what is expected of your students. Once you as the teacher understand it, do the same with your students! This will help your students truly understand what they are learning and why. This resource also provides you an opportunity to plan out students learning targets (daily objectives), vocabulary
Grades:
PreK - 4th
National Geographic Kids Monkeys Informational Text Unit
The National Geographic Kids Monkeys unit offers extra support for students to engage deeply in this great example of informational text. This unit offers scaffolded support to hold independent readers accountable for engaging in informational text or as intervention for students who need more support. This unit can be used for classwork, interventional support groups, or for indenedent homework. The students will need a copy of the book to complete the scaffolded comprehension assignments.
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2nd - 4th
Song of the Trees--Complex Text Novel Unit by Mildred D. Taylor
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Song of the Trees is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1930's Mississippi. Its author Mildred D. Taylor has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding race that every child of every background should reflect upon. This book
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4th - 10th
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Theme, theme, theme!
Theme is ALWAYS so difficult for my 4th-graders to understand. Yet, it is SO IMPORTANT for them to have a firm grasp of theme and thematic concepts as they work to comprehend fictional texts. These two worksheets will both guide them along the process in understanding theme AND allow them the opportunity to identify theme in easy-to-comprehend passages.
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2nd - 5th
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Hachiko Waits Worksheet Brochure for Novel Study of the Book
Students will be filling out a double sided brochure as they read the novel or may to choose to fill it out after reading is completed. This brochure is a fun and different way to gather information from the text. The brochure includes 10 vocabulary words taken from the book along with a vocabulary word that your students may choose to include. Students are asked to write a definition and sketch an image of what the word would look like. Students are also asked to reflect on what loyalty mea
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3rd - 6th
Frederick Douglass Poster - "Once you learn to read, you will forever be free"
Printable poster of Frederick Douglass with quote attatched. Microsoft Publisher Document. This quote is great to have on your wall. It demonstrates not only the figurative meaning ascribed by the quote but also the literal meaning. It creates great discussion with students as Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist who taught himself to read and escaped slavery.
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3rd - 12th
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Connotations and Mood in Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5
Lady Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 5 is filled with detailed descriptive language. With this graphic organizer students must close read the soliloquy to identify words with strong connotations, determine the mood that is created by these words, and explain what these words teach us about Lady Macbeth. Students wrap up this exercise by writing an elaborated paragraph about diction and mood.
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9th - 12th
The Bad Beginning - Interactive Journal
Students respond to the text, find evidence to support their answers, compare and contrast character attributes, make connections to their own lives, analyze elements of literature and how the author uses these tools to impact the reader. Students can read ahead and complete each section at their own pace while creating a record of their reading experience. **Formatted for double sided printing
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3rd - 5th
Reading Strategies Bookmarks
These handy bookmarks are a great way to encourage your students to use reading strategies while they read independently. Each bookmark lists a skill (see below), then explains the associated strategy ("what readers do"), as well as a list of "how to" steps. These bookmarks can be given to students for short periods of time, based on their individual reading needs.
Skills Included:
*questioning
*making inferences
*envisioning
*connections
*determining importance
Each skill above is broken in
Grades:
4th - 6th
Chapter 17 Where the Crawdads Sing
This activity can be done in groups, partners or individually. In Chapter 17, Kya gets her period for the first time and is without a mother to help her through the experience. This brochure analyzes Kya's experience and compares it to that of a typical teenage girl. Students will have interest (albeit awkward at first) discussions about this in real life and in the book. Boys are usually great with this topic and are often able to see that they might have a daughter one day or even more immedia
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10th - 12th
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Macbeth Act 4 Scene 2 Bird Symbolism
Act 4 Scene 2 of Macbeth is filled with bird imagery. Using the graphic organizer students identify the bird imagery and explain the significance of each image.
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9th - 12th
Indirect Characterization in The Crucible
Students will be able to describe three of the judges in Arthur Miller's The Crucible through the process of indirect characterization and using textual evidence.
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11th - 12th
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Annotation Strategy Bookmark - CAMP
Use these bookmarks to promote annotation skills. The easy to remember acroymn - CAMP - helps students remember the most important things to annotate a text for.
Circle unknown words
Ask questions
Make connections
Paraphrase complex sentences
This annotation strategy can be modified to focus on a specific skill like character analysis or figurative language. This strategy can be used for both fiction and nonfiction readings. You can have students look up the definition of words they circle o
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6th - 12th
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Say Something Graphic Organizer
Do your students fail to comprehend texts and stay on task when reading in groups? These two handouts are your solution! These handouts are based on the popular group-reading technique called "Say Something," where students read a text, stop when the teacher calls time, and then say something. The handout instructs students to make a prediction, ask a question, make a comment, clarify something they understand, make a connection, or reread information for their group. The second page of this han
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Grades:
7th - 12th
I Can Statements - Editable - Reading
Missouri Learning Standards written in a kid friendly format for student agendas or morning work. These are a great way for students to know exactly what they are learning! Easy to edit, print and hang in your room, switching them out when starting a new standard.
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4th
High Frequency Words with Zebra Border
High Frequency words with Zebra border
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2nd - 4th
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