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6th grade close reading Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
Black Out Poetry Civil Rights Reading, Writing & Art Project
Resource for Black History Month and Martin Luther King, Jr. DayThe purpose of these activities is to help students read deeply while reading excerpts from historical civil rights speeches. So often, civil rights leaders like Dr. King are discussed as if they were super heroes. They are, in a sense, super heroes. But it’s important for students to realize that they were also regular people, often with very humble beginnings who found themselves in situations, environments and racist conflicts th
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5th - 7th
Finding Langston Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome. With over 70+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what
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5th - 7th
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Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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The Election of 1800 Hamilton Musical Analysis
Resource includes the PDF, ready to print, and the WORD file to allow changes to fit your classroom.
Overview: This activity provides the lyrics and guiding questions that can be used to introduce or reinforce the Election of 1800, as portrayed in the hit musical Hamilton. The activity can be used to develop students’ ability to close read powerful lyrics, develop deeper historical analyzing skills, and build more insight to the Founding Fathers. This activity is aligned to the History-Social
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5th - 12th
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Reading Comprehension Passage - Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut - Women's History Month
Ancient Egypt's Hatshepsut is naturally interesting and perfect to learn about during Women's History Month. The Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions are focused on the life of Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt during Hatshepsut's reign. Engage students with this high-interest reading passage on one of ancient Egypt's most famous pharaohs, while practicing close reading skills and test prep-type reading comprehension questions. The fun brochure format has differentiated versions and scaffoldin
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5th - 7th
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History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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Heroes Unit | WWII | ELA Leveled Passages | Close Reading | Digital & Print
Bring the heroic stories of World War II to life in your classroom with our comprehensive historical nonfiction articles unit. This bundled resource takes students on a journey through the lives of real-world heroes from the World War II era—individuals who demonstrated extraordinary courage in the face of adversity. Available exclusively on Teachers Pay Teachers, this unit is designed to captivate students' interest while developing crucial reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Key Featu
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6th - 12th
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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5th - 7th
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Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
The Front Desk pre-reading resources will build your students’ understanding of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, a topic that shapes the novel. By developing an understanding of this history, students will be able to engage with the themes of Front Desk in a thoughtful way. Instead of learning the characters’ experiences as isolated incidences, they will build their capacity to see these events on a continuum of history that continues to shape and influence society today.
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Front Desk Novel Study
Prairie Lotus Paired Texts - Nonfiction Readings, Historical Document Activities
The paired texts will build your students’ knowledge about the historical events that influence the novel, Prairie Lotus. Each of the 19 pairings is either a nonfiction text or historical artifact, which means students will synthesize across texts as they engage in their close reading and analysis. Through the process, students will gain a deeper understanding of the political, cultural, and social nuances of the late 19th century. By the end of the unit, students will have developed their abili
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Prairie Lotus Novel Study
Selecting Appropriate and Reliable Resources
Select appropriate sources from which to gather information on a given topic.
Rank the reliability of sources on a given topic.
This is a 44-slide powerpoint that can be modified for nearly any grade level. It includes explanations, examples, and practice.
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3rd - 9th
The 13 British Colonies: The Mayflower Compact Analyzing a Primary Source
Are you looking for a solid method to teach your middle school and high school students how to analyze a challenging primary source document? The 21-page easy prep lesson, The 13 British Colonies: The Mayflower Compact Analyzing a Primary Source, provides you with 2 Lesson Plans: primary and secondary sources and how to read and analyze a primary source document. Students will engage in collaborative and critical thinking discussions that involve several close readings of the Mayflower Compact.
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5th - 10th
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Obama Close Reading and Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz "DNC Keynote Speech"
A middle school and high school activity for Black History Month. A printable close reading handout and reading comprehension multiple choice quiz of President Barack Obama's keynote address speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. This worksheet and assessment is perfect for students who are passionate about current events and social justice. The lesson is aligned to common core standards. Feeling stressed as a teacher with limited to no time for lesson planning? If you're searching f
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6th - 12th
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Fall of Rome Holt World History Ch. 2 Sec. 2 "Fall of the Western Roman Empire"
This close reading, student activity sheet is designed to be a companion document to the referenced chapter and section of the Holt World History - Medieval to Early Modern Times textbook. It can be used as a study guide or quiz as well. It includes fun categories such as "Matchmaker", "The Big Idea", and "Fill 'er Up" just to name a few. Answer Key included.
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6th - 8th
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Georgia's Colonization - Reading Passages for Oglethorpe, Charter of 1732 & More
Georgia's Colonization Reading Passages and Worksheets - Analyzing the Colonial Period of Georgia's History Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations with answer keys included. This resource contains 6 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers also included!There is also a page the provides instructions on how to annotate that you can use. There is also a page with helpful annotation
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5th - 8th
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Propaganda and Media Literacy Complete Unit and Group Project
This is a complete mini-unit on specific Propaganda techniques and ways to spot them in media and advertising. Students see examples, discuss questions with a partner, write down their ideas, and take guided notes. Included in this package:Complete presentation "Lesson 1: How to Spot Fake News"Complete presentation "Lesson 2: Propaganda Techniques"Printable Student Guided Notes for Lesson 2 presentationSong lyrics: "Can't Trust This Source Yet" (to the tune of "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin
Grades:
6th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - Emma Watson "Women's Rights"
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate Emma Watson's persuasive techniques by reading the spe
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6th - 12th
Trojan War Reading Comprehension - Short Answer, Matching, Story Strip and Key
PDF & Google Slides versions included! Print & go OR upload to a digital platform!Have your students explore the legend of the Trojan War! Three differentiated comprehension activities follow the reading. Have students work independently or collaboratively in pairs or groups! Answer key included - class notes, done!This resource includes:1. Introductory reading on the Trojan War2. Five short answer comprehension questions3. 10 term matching column to check for understanding4. An enrichin
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4th - 7th
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One-Pager: Indentured Servants
One-Pagers are short, excerpts of complex text with text dependent and specific questions that focus in on academic language for next generation assessments. They are an alternative way to get students to read, analyze, and understand a complex text. This strategy allows students to practice questions about vocabulary, syntax, and main idea using textual clues.
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5th - 8th
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Fall of Rome Holt World History Ch. 2 Sec. 1 "The Roman Empire"
This close reading, student activity sheet is designed to be a companion document to the referenced chapter and section of the Holt World History - Medieval to Early Modern Times textbook. It can be used as a study guide or quiz as well. It includes fun categories such as "Matchmaker", "The Big Idea", and "Fill 'er Up" just to name a few. Answer Key included.
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6th - 8th
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Close Reading How-To Lesson with Checklist Handout
What's Included?This product is an introduction to close reading and annotation activities designed for grades 4-9. It contains the following materials:a deck of slides that introduce how to conduct a close reading of a text as well as annotation or markup of a documenta close reading annotation checklist handout Teachers who are just beginning to teach close reading to lower grades will benefit from pre-made slides that briefly outline the steps involved in close reading. The checklist handout
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4th - 9th
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Riding the Devil, Reader's Theaters, and free e-book
Six Reader's Theaters of scenes from Riding the Devil. This exciting historical fiction will make California Ranchos of the 1830's come alive. Told in the first person by an eleven-year-old rancho worker, students will learn what it was like before civil rights and human rights were law. Cover the required California curriculum by experiencing rancho life through Jose's eyes.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Black Brother, Black Brother Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about the history of fencing. They explain the basics of the sport and the power of physical activity while providing students with numerous opportunities to synthesize the information with Black Brother, Black Brother through close readings and analysis. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their ability to think critically, make connections between texts, and expanded their understanding of fencing and its de
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study
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