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8th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RL.4.1 resources
Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi: Complete Differentiated BundleYour upper elementary and middle school students will love reading the classic Christmas story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and you'll love the differentiated options for you and your students!This packet includes 5 different versions of this text ~ See Preview File for samples of each:Original Version - unaltered text, The Gift of the MagiModified Version - The Gift of the Magi re-written in clear, easy-to-understand languageAnnotated V
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in: Christmas Activities for Middle School Bundle
Ho! Ho! Ho! Who Am I? A Holiday Library Catalog and Inference Activity
Updated to include a Google Slides™ option for Distance Learning!Important: This product is also part of a huge discounted elementary library product bundle you can purchase here:Huge Elementary Library Product Bundle!NOTE: This is also part of a $ saving bundle that you can view/purchase here:Bundle of Three Holiday Library Online Catalog and Inference ActivitiesIncluded are two pages that you can copy back to back. There are 10 holiday riddles/clues. Students must use their inference skills
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: HUGE Elementary Library Resource BUNDLE!
Charles Dickens' Gabriel Grub--Christmas Readers Theater
Long before Scrooge there was Gabriel Grub, the gravedigger. From Dickens' The Pickwick Papers, this eerie tale is a perfect compliment to the Christmas Carol story or a wonderful stand-alone Gothic holiday play. Enough parts for an entire class, or double up roles and stage it with as few as twelve. Suitable for reader's theater or a full stage production. Use it with grades 5 and up. (Warning: it may be too scary for younger students). Fully reproducible: original purchaser is licensed to prin
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: A Dickens' Christmas -- Reader's Theater Pack
The Gift of the Magi Text and Video Analysis and Comparison and Writing Activity
This is a great lesson for comparing and contrasting two different versions of the same story, by analyzing their story elements and themes. Students will analyze the original text version of "The Gift of the Magi," as well as a similar video version that addresses the same theme. Students will then then compare and contrast the different approaches to the same theme.This product contains links to obtain a printable copy of the story, as well as access to the video.As an extension activity, th
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4th - 8th
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The Nutcracker Reading Worksheets
Transport students into the magic of the Christmas holidays with this illustrated retelling of "The Nutcracker" Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from grades 4 through 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season.This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:An illustrated carefully written retelling of the cherished storyTwo standards-aligned multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpos
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street Novel Study and Google Activities
A novel study with discussion questions for the realistic fiction middle grade novel The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser. A great book for studying community, loss, family, Christmas and New Years and for social emotional learning (SEL)! Printable worksheets and student activities on Google Docs with provided sentence stems to help students respond in paragraph form using text evidence.If your students struggle to respond thoughtfully to discussion questions, this resource i
Grades:
4th - 8th
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The Story of the Night Before Christmas/ Cloze Reading Activity/ Digital
You will find a Digital Version and a PDF of the short story "The night before Christmas". If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me. This file can be used on an online lesson or can be given as homework.More specifically you will find the following:front pages in color or b/wFill in the missing words cloze readingComprehension questions sheetVocabulary reflection sheetShort Story Evaluation + Reflection timeDrawing and summary exercise⭐Interested in seeing more? Check out my Short
Grades:
3rd - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Christmas Stories /Cloze/ Reading Comprehension Activity/ Digital
Twas the Night Before Christmas Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" or the actual title, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry. This poem covers figurative language and word choice in detail for a younger audience or review for older with defined, detailed steps to help th
Grades:
2nd - 10th
Holiday Read Aloud, 'The Gift of the Magi'- Identify the problem
'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a classic, and a gold mine for reading skills. This read aloud focuses on using the character's actions, reactions, and feelings to determine the problem. Comes with the passage, a script, and indicators in the text when to stop. Timeline of emotions is included, to demonstrate what your anchor chart might look like. Perfect for an activity before winter break, or to get back in the groove after you've returned.********************************************
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Gift of the Magi Holiday Read Aloud *Bundle*
Holiday Read Aloud, 'The Gift of the Magi'- Gathering and Citing Evidence
'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry is a classic, and a gold mine for reading skills. This read aloud focuses on gathering evidence to support an idea about a character. Comes with the passage, a script, and indicators in the text when to stop. Also included is two slides to demonstrate what your anchor chart might look like. Perfect for an activity right before winter break, or to get back into the groove after you return.**************************************************************************
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Gift of the Magi Holiday Read Aloud *Bundle*
Dear Santa Inferencing
A fun and festive way to practice inferencing!Three people have sent a letter to Santa. Using your inferencing skills, read each letter and determine who sent it (based on career) using the word bank. Watch out for tricks! Answer key included.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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How Much Is Twenty Dollars Worth?
This holiday/Christmas story revolves around the true meaning of the holiday: generosity. It is a heartwarming tale that will delight both teachers and students.
Professionally written, PARCC formatted questions and a writing prompt are included for assessment. Enjoy, and happy holidays to you and your students!
Grades:
4th - 8th
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