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Autumn character education Common Core RL.8.1 resources
Thanksgiving Escape Room for ELA
This activity features a rigorous yet engaging escape room in which students tackle 5 Language Arts skills-based puzzles about Thanksgiving - for middle and high school!There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Thanksgiving-themed E
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday Escape Room BUNDLE for ELA
Paperboy, by Vince Vawter: A PDF and Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 as they read the 2014 Newbery Honor Book, Paperboy, by Vince Vawter. The PDF packet was originally designed to be printed. With increased need for digital products for distance learning, this PDF can now be exported as an Easel digital product that can be assigned, completed and turned-in digitally on any device. So, buyers may select to have both PDF and Digital versions or either one. This pac
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5th - 8th
The Odyssey Character Trading Cards Writing Activity - Unit Plan Lesson - Homer
Embark on an exciting journey through the world of The Odyssey by George Orwell with these vibrant character cards! Unleash the power of learning with a total of 24 cards, available in both dynamic black and white and color options. An editable version on Google Slides is also included for easy customization. Students can effortlessly type in their responses, making learning not just interactive but a breeze!For that extra boost, a handy suggested answer key is also included! Here are the cards
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6th - 9th
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Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A PDF and Digital Novel Study
A great character-building resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance. This is a ready-to-use, PDF and Easel by TpT Digital packet designed to use with middle grades who are reading Auggie & Me, which contains 3 WONDER stories (The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. It includes 36 student pages for printing a student workbook plus the same workbook in digital format (in the form of an Easel Activity) complete with textboxes all re
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5th - 8th
Also included in: A WONDER-ful BUNDLE of RJ Palacio Novel Studies
Socratic Seminar: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, Standards Aligned
This Socratic seminar contains a great message for the beginning of the school year! Socratic seminar is an excellent and engaging way for students to practice higher order thinking skills. Introduce your students to Socratic seminar with this easy-to-implement, step-by-step resource. This 32-slide PowerPoint resource with printables is a Socratic seminar to include pre and post activities featuring the poem “A Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. This resource includes a well-organized protocol fo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom."Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highl
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5th - 8th
The Crossover Character Trading Cards - Novel Study Unit Lesson - Editable
Supercharge your exploration of The Crossover characters with this vibrant and engaging tracking tool!Get a grip on the dynamic personalities with these 8 character cards:✅ Josh Bell✅ Jordan Bell✅ Chuck Bell✅ Crystal Bell✅ Vondie✅ Coach✅ Miss Sweet Tea✅ Grandpa BellA blank sheet lets you add any extra characters you desire, ensuring a comprehensive roundup. Dive into customization with the EDITABLE Google Slides version, empowering students to effortlessly type in their responses. Seamlessly int
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6th - 9th
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Animal Farm Character Trading Cards Novel Unit Study Activity - Editable
Embark on an exciting journey through the world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these vibrant character cards! Unleash the power of learning with a total of 16 cards, available in both dynamic black and white and color options. An editable version on Google Slides is also included for easy customization. Students can effortlessly type in their responses, making learning not just interactive but a breeze!For that extra boost, a handy suggested answer key is also included! Here are the cards
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8th - 12th
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"The Friendship Rescue" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."Engage your students with "The Friendship Rescue," a compelling story that explores the themes of friendship, peer pressure, and personal growth. This comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) unit is designed for students in grades 5-8 and aligns with both Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and National Health Education Standards (NHES).The unit includes:The compl
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5th - 8th
"The Loyal Sidekick" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8.""The Loyal Sidekick" is an inspiring short story that explores the unbreakable bond of friendship, the challenges of balancing loyalty and personal ambition, and the power of believing in oneself. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 6-9 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life less
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5th - 8th
The Ron Clark Story: Expository Essay, Movie Viewing Quiz, Nonfiction Text Task
The Ron Clark Story is based on the true story of an amazing educator from North Carolina who moved to N.Y. because he heard there was a need for good teachers in Harlem. While there, he did an amazing job turning around difficult students and giving them hope for their futures. Students really enjoy this movie! The movie can even be found on YouTube. This lesson helps students delve into non-print text to determine characterization. This unit has been crafted so that each component has scaffo
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7th - 10th
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DETERMINATION Quotes Writing Practice: RACE Strategy W 8.2
Your ELL and/or special needs students will reflect on the affirmative quotes on the core value: DETERMINATION. This activity will help them write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Modifications for ELL and exceptional needs students in a self-contained or inclusive setting:
- Enlarged text
- Modified (shortened/simplifi
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3rd - 8th
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Tight Lit Log Lit Log (novel study)
This is a revised lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Tight by Torrey Maldonado, a realistic fiction about tough peer pressure decisions. The book is written from the point of view of a sixth-grade boy. It is a great discussion book. The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain/draw inferences/cite textual evidence* determine theme/central idea/summarize* describe/compare/contrast/analyze characters, setting, events* describe/explain/analyze points of view Reading Level
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5th - 8th
Bullies in Literature Chit Chat Cards for Grades 4-8
I am always in search of ways to combat bullying in my classroom environment. However, bullying seems to be more prevalent each year. I have found that many of the novels I LOVE to share with my students incorporate bullying, which inspired this teaching resource. I want my students to 1) recognize bullying behavior, and 2) have tools to respond. These CHIT CHAT cards will encourage both of those goals.
While you don't have to read these novels, I have found various scenarios of bullying
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A Google Slides Novel Study with Text Boxes
Great resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance.This is a ready-to-use (text boxes have been inserted), custom-made Google Slides packet for middle grades reading Auggie & Me (which contains 3 WONDER stories: The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. The packet is designed as independent work for grades 5-8.Included is a 36-page student workbook and a separate answer key in addition to optional vocabulary bookmarks, culminating assess
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5th - 8th
EDUCATION Quotes Writing Practice: RACE Strategy W 8.2
Your ELL and/or special needs students will reflect on the affirmative quotes about EDUCATION. Also great for Homework, this literacy activity will help them write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Modifications for ELL and exceptional needs students in a self-contained or inclusive setting:
- Enlarged text
- Modified (s
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3rd - 8th
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Fall Poetry: "November" Poem Study Packet
Fall is the perfect time of year for poetry study. Add this fall poetry activity to your seasonal lineup today!SAVE BIG! Purchase this product as part of my Fall Poetry Bundle This Poem Study Packet includes:- 35 + pages of materials- Poem Study Packet, including answer key- Close Reading Comprehension Questions- Essay: Expository Writing Assignment- Reading Strategy Practice- Figurative Language Practice- Writing Prompts on PowerPoint- Poetry Writing activities, including pre-writing - Art Acti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Fall Poetry Bundle
Fall Poetry Activities for Middle School - "Autumn" by Alexander Posey
“Autumn” by Alexander Posey is the perfect poem for the month of September or anytime in the fall! This flexible fall poetry mini-unit will expose your students to an impactful poem while giving them an opportunity to practice vocabulary in context, text evidence, and writing skills with creative, standards-based activities. Included in this resource:A Poetry Close Read worksheet to help students organize their thoughts and notes as they read the poem three timesA two-page Comprehension & L
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6th - 8th
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Inferring Emotions Worksheet
Schema + Text Clues = InferenceGood readers use the information given to them by the author and illustrator to draw conclusions about things not directly stated in the text. Determining the emotions of characters is one of the most common ways to practice inferring. Use this page with any book and any character. Learning to infer emotions is also essential to learning empathy. You cannot practice empathy well until you can name emotions and identify the actions and looks of someone feeling said
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Not Grade Specific
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"Autumn" by T.E. Hulme - Fall Poem Study
“Autumn” by the Imagist writer T.E. Hulme is a perfect fall poem to study. It is short and accessible, yet packed with figurative language, offering your students the opportunity for meaningful study.Add this poem to your seasonal lesson plans today with this ready-to-use bundle, which includes several days’ worth of engaging, rigorous, and high-interest activities.SAVE BIG! Purchase this product as part of my Fall Poetry Bundle This 30+ page Poem Study Unit Includes:- Poem Study Packet- Writing
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Fall Poetry Bundle
Anti-Bullying Story: It's up to You
"It's up to You"
VIDEO TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzay3Vm860
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- Bullying -
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Indirect bullying goes unseen far too often. It's an invisible, draining and negative energy that harms many young children and teens today. We know it's there...the question is, how do we stop it?
This is an educational book for children and teens
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PreK - 12th
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Finding Junie Kim Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Finding Junie Kim, a realistic fiction by Ellen Oh, a cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. The author was inspired to write this book both to memorialize her parents’ stories and to write about how racism and hatred were affecting her own children. This book has multiple critical and current themes for older elementary and middle schoolers. Key themes are finding your voice, prejudice, racism, and bullying, depression, friendships, multigenerational family, wartim
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5th - 8th
Bernice Buttman Model Citizen Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 144 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen, written by Niki Lenz. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Bullying; Humor; Realistic Fiction; Kindness
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3rd - 6th
Am I Blue, Partner Reading, Close Reading Activity
Contains focus/target/do now/starter question for 2 days, and questions for blocked sections of text.
Central idea is about stereotypes, kindness, and finding yourself. Fits great in a unit about identity.
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8th - 12th
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