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Literary Analysis Essay & Elaboration Practice with Lyrics, Spoken Word & Film

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Teach literary analysis by writing in response to inspirational and engaging videos! No prep student printables and Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning or google Classroom activities!TEST PREP is FUN with VIDEO CLIPS, SONGS + SPOKEN

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Peer-Editing: Best-Ever Protocol

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Are you frustrated by how unsuccessful or unproductive peer-editing is in your classroom? Your solution has arrived! This guide holds students accountable for offering specific, constructive feedback with no room to waste time! How does it

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English Language Arts, Writing, For All Subjects

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Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizers, Checklists & More

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Persuasive Writing - This 30-page packet of guided instructions, templates, graphic organizers, and exemplars leads students through the process of writing a persuasive essay with no teacher assistance. Includes Google Doc link for Google Classroom

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ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

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Projects, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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ELA TASK CARDS BUNDLE: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

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ELA Task Cards Bundle: Over 30% OFF!Perfect for distance learning!NO PREP ELA TASK CARDS for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade (common core aligned).Use these task cards and answer keys for NO PREP mini lessons, guided practice, independent practice, and/or

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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MLA Citations

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This 9 page NO PREP document breaks down the steps to recording and citing source information. From finding copyright and publisher information to step-by-step instructions for in-line (parenthetical) citations and bibliography formatting, this

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Library Skills, Writing, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Research, Centers

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Reading Informational Text Task Cards

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Reading Informational Text Task Cards, PowerPoint slides and Google slides. Perfect for distance learning!Instead of boring long text excerpts, use informational text task cards with nonfiction passages and literal, inferential, text-based,

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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Task Cards, Centers

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Fun Reading Activities for ANY Novel

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Fun reading response activities for any novel, short story or piece of literature. Perfect for distance learning!These 25 NO PREP self-explanatory student handouts are ready to print and use. 18 use popular social media templates to engage reluctant

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Break Packet Common Core ELA

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ELA BUNDLE: 5 ELA Break Packets for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, February Break, Spring Break and Summer Break. Perfect for distance learning!This is a great spring, summer or holiday break ELA packet to give to your students as you send them

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Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

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Poetry Unit

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Need a poetry analysis activity, poetry center idea or complete poetry unit? Enjoy this 60 POEM BUNDLE for poetry comprehension and analysis. Perfect for distance learning!The poetry comprehension and poetry analysis is perfect for a poetry unit,

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

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Reading Response Task Cards Fiction & Non-Fiction: Grade 9 - 12

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Reusable NO PREP Task Cards for ANY text.2 products for the price of one!!Applicable to ANY fiction or nonfiction text.Perfect for distance learning! Grades 9 - 12 (CCSS-aligned)- Nonfiction Task Cards (130 informational text questions - any text)-

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ELA Test Prep, Literature, Informational Text

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Task Cards, Centers

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Reading Response Handouts & QR Codes for EVERY Grade 6-12 Reading Standard

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The only SECONDARY READING resource you will ever need! Every day, simply pair one of 156 QR code printable texts with one of 15 reading response handouts for an entire year of NO PREP secondary English Curriculum. 15 reading response handouts =

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Reading, Literature, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

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POINT OF VIEW

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POINT OF VIEW: 64 TASK CARDS (2 SETS FOR GRADES 3 - 8).Perfect for distance learning!**2 PRODUCTS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE**- Set 1: First vs. Third- Set 2: First vs. Third-Limited vs. Third-Omniscient- Multiple Choice Format - BONUS: all cards teach

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Character Education

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Centers

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CCRA.R.6

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Inference & Analysis: Point of View Bias on "Developing" Countries

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Analyze Biased views of "developing" countries! Practice inference, analysis and paraphrase from an informational expository article and fictional literature close readings to analyze the biased, unquestioned beliefs about "developing" vs.

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Literature, Informational Text, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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Printables, Cultural Activities, Centers

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Comics for Differentiation

By English with Ease

Comics are an effortless differentiation tool to help kinesthetic learners, struggling readers, ESL students and students with learning disabilities comprehend challenging texts and retain new information. Use the included comics again and again for

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Book List by Reading Level

By English with Ease

Enjoy this free printable list of books, sorted by Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile reading levels - Perfect for deciding on book clubs, novel studies and independent reading books!Browse my No Prep Novel Studies:ShilohTo Kill a MockingbirdThe

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Guided Reading Books, Centers

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Persuasive Writing Prompts High School & Middle School

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FREEBIE: 52 Weekly Persuasive Writing Prompts for Middle or High SchoolEnjoy engaging, culturally-relevant, persuasive topics for teenagers!Persuasive writing ideas and debate topics for the entire year!Spark interesting and enthusiastic

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Graphic Organizers, Centers

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Reading Response Handouts & QR Codes for EVERY Grade 3-5 Reading Standard

By English with Ease

The only Grade 3 - 5 READING resource you will ever need! Every day, simply pair one of 222 QR code printable texts with one of 24 reading response handouts for an entire year of Grade 3 - 5 NO PREP English Curriculum. 24 reading response handouts

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Reading, Literature, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

$5.00

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Common Core ELA Questions for Reading Literature & Informational Texts Grade 6-8

By English with Ease

FREEBIEThese 51 questions break down ALL 20 ELA standards for reading literature and informational texts. Address every common core standard for reading using these common core ELA questions.51 Questions to teach, practice and assess EVERY single

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Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Printables, Centers

FREE

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Free Reading Comprehension Passages | Grade 3 - 6

By English with Ease

Free Reading Comprehension Passages for Grade 3 - 6 reading levels. List of free clickable links to informational texts, poetry, nonfiction texts and novels - all available to read or print for free online (one-click URL links included):72 free

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

FREE

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Basketball Reading Challenge Freebie

By English with Ease

Free Basketball reading challenge and book tournament printables for any age/grade. Can't get your reluctant readers engaged in literature, informational texts or ELA activities? Use either of these free printable Basketball Reading Competition

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Centers

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning