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Middle school ELA test prep thematic unit plan pdfs
Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables
This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a
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6th - 8th
PARCC Test Prep Literary Analysis Task Mermaids
This is a simulation of the Literary Analysis Section of the PARCC Test. Included are two passages, with a total of 7 (14 total) A/B type questions requiring evidence to support your answer.
2 Writing Prompts similar to practice test published by PARCC is included along with Rubrics for grades 4-6, published and available online from PARCC.
Writing Prompt 1- Address a common theme
Writing Prompt 2- Address/retell from different point of view
This is designed to be used to show students th
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3rd - 7th
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Robert Frost Poems
Thanks for checking out my Robert Frost Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Robert Frost. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Robert Frost. These poems are intended for 5th – 8th graders – the
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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1st - 6th
Common Core Unit Readers Response Journal for Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod
Are you looking to jump in to the Common Core ELA standards? Look no further! This is a common core reader's response journal that is a companion to the book, Mush! Dogs of the Iditarod by Joe Funk. This unit is packed full of all the ELA Informational Text indicators. Simply order the book through Scholastic and print the first 26 pages front to back. The second 26 pages are identical except they have all the answers in red. Also, the second page of the answer key pages (technically pg.
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4th - 6th
King Arthur: Finding Evidence in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Learning to read informational text and find supporting evidence can be difficult. These nonfiction passages help students learn how to read nonfiction and find evidence that supports specific statements. Students are guided through a process to use vocabulary, main idea, and comprehension questions to find the evidence needed to support or justify answers. Questions vary from multiple choice to short answer. The varying nonfiction structures (descriptive, compare/contrast, chronological) of th
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5th - 7th
Water Cycle Close Reading - 3rd-6th Grade - **CCSS Aligned
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Increase your students' understanding of the Water Cycle with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 530, 800, and 1070. The literature piece used is Optional - "The Rain Stomper" by Addie Boswell, but graphic organizers are included if you choose to purchase this book. There are 3
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3rd - 6th
FAST Test -Best Reading & Writing ELA (Text-based Writing Assessment Practice)
This is a paired passage set and informational/explanatory prompt designed to help students prepare for any CCSS writing assessment. There are FOUR text sources on the same topic, a writing prompt (opinion), a planning sheet, and blank lined writing pages that are similar to what students will see on the day of assessment. You can use this set for instructional purposes or as a mock writing test. **The topic of this unit was chosen to promote student interest and engagement. It has been classroo
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3rd - 10th
Robert Louis Stevenson - Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet
Thanks for checking out my Robert Louis Stevenson Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Stevenson. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Stevenson. These poems are intended for 4th – 6th graders –
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Grade 6. Minds On. September. New Language Curriculum 2023. ELA
Ontario's new language curriculum was introduced in June 2023. This is the first workbook, in a series of ten, which covers the key concepts in grammar and literature in the new grade 6 curriculum.I designed it as a compliment to what we already teach! Each day, students complete a minds on activity that is engaging AND covers the new curriculum expectations. And I do it in a cross-curricular fashion. September's themes are:1) Inclusion2) Ecology and ecosystems (habitat loss) 3) Indigenous tradi
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6th
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EARTH DAY IN ELA Reading Writing Activity Display What Happens to a Water Bottle
This packet includes a rigorous reading passage and questions and two writing prompts based on a video and art analysis. The writings can then be combined to create an impactful class display (a great hall decoration!). This packet is a great resource for an upper-grade ELA classroom to use on Earth Day allowing them to still celebrate this "fun" day, but still incorporate rigorous content. The passage provides and overview of the history of Earth Day, while the video focuses on the path a pla
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4th - 8th
Halloween-Themed Suspense Resources Secondary ELA Standards based fun
Use these resources to engage your learners the week of Halloween (or before and after, too! Decide what works best for you and your students).Why fight their restless energy as they dream of candy and wonder why we have school when such a day clearly exists for children to have fun?This bundle allows you to give students some choice in their learning.FUN:Digital Magnetic Poetry: Halloween and Autumn editionsDigital Pumpkin Carving (add in a creative writing component)Standards-Based:Analyze th
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6th - 12th
Types of Conflict in Literature (Mentor Texts)
Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this product you will be able to read authentic engaging texts to your students to teach the concept of conflict in literature. Kids of all ages love picture books. It is a great way to keep students engaged while you teach conflict. I have picked 21 of my favorite picture books that showcase conflict.With each story that you read aloud to your class, there is a conflict page for the students to fill out. The students determine the
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3rd - 7th
Spring Reading Comprehension Pack, No Prep - Literacy Centers, Subs, Assessments
Three separate units - "All About Spring", "History of St. Patrick's Day", and "Spring Flowers".
Excellent Informational Text Units
Each unit provides:
Guided Reading Questions with predictions and comprehension
Main Idea and Detail
Citing Text Evidence
Quoting from the Text
Making Text Connections
Summarizing Text
Comprehension Quizzes
BONUS: Activities for Early Finishers
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3rd - 9th
Hello, Universe - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections
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4th - 9th
Slacker by Gordon Korman Novel Study
30 Pages of activities, Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is: -Character Analysis-Chapter Summaries,-Problem solutions,-Theme -Conflict-Setting-Connections-Cause and Effect -Reading response
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4th - 9th
Skyward- Novel Study
Presenting the Ultimate Novel Study Package! Get ready for 30 Pages of Fun-filled activities! With 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to spice up your classroom experience! Immerse your students in the magical world of literature with our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan! Unleash their critical thinking skills and analytical prowess! This package includes: Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem Solutions Theme Exploration ⚔️ Conflict Investigation Setting Exploration Connections
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6th - 12th
When You Reach Me - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections C
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4th - 9th
Mona Lisa Smile - Film Study w/ Answer Key
I taught this as a precursor to The Help by Kathryn Stockett, but this assignment can be taught with any novel associated with women's gender roles and expectations in the 1940's - 1950's - early 1960's.
The goal of this assignment is for students to understand the social expectations of women during the 40's, 50's and early 60's.
My students were also facing the difficult task of answering Common Core/ELA-style writing questions, while struggling with reading below grade-level. This assignm
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8th - 12th
Front Desk Novel Study
30 Pages of activities, Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is: -Character Analysis-Chapter Summaries,-Problem solutions,-Theme -Conflict-Setting-Connections-Cause and Effect -Reading response
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4th - 9th
Jackie Robinson Promises to Keep Unit Activities
Packet of activities to go along with Sharon Robinson's book, "Promises to Keep". Some items included: topic for class debate, guided questions for reading, graphic organizer, project idea, study guide/final test, RST assessment and final essay. I use this unit for my 7th grade ELA class.
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7th
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Rain Reign Novel Study
Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is: -Character Analysis-Chapter Summaries,-Problem solutions,-Theme -Conflict-Setting-Connections-Cause and Effect -Reading response questionsAnd more!
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4th - 9th
Worksheets, Quizzes and Activities for Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart!
This extensive study guide offers a deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Tell-Tale Heart" at a level students can engage. Designed for middle and high school students, this 28-page resource includes a variety of materials to enhance comprehension and analysis of Poe's work for students at all levels. Easy to Understand: Ready to Use: Everything is ready to print and use in class, be ready tomorrow!Clear: Edgar Allan Poe's story into simple parts for easy learning.Standards align
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Grades:
7th - 12th
The Academy- T.Z. Layton- Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package - 30 P The Perfect Novel Study Package - 30 Pages of activities - Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is: - Character Analysis - Chapter Summaries - Problem s
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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