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Mankind: The Story of All of Us Episode 1: Inventors - DIGITAL

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Mankind: The Story of All of Us Episode 1: Inventors39 Question worksheet. (PDF, Microsoft Word, and Google Doc included)Do you want to show the History Channel's amazing new video series, MANKIND: THE STORY OF ALL OF US, EPISODE 1: INVENTORS, but

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Informational Text

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

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Nonfiction One Pager | DIGITAL

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NONFICTION ONE PAGERS are a great way to review text and allow students to showcase their creativity and understanding. Thousands of people have used my one pagers with great success, and I think you will love them too!Included in this product:1.

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Assessment, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading for Paul Revere: The True Story - DIGITAL & PRINT

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Are you looking for a quick and informative article about the true story behind Paul Revere's famous midnight ride? Are you looking to have your students practice close reading of nonfiction text? The TWO articles in this product address the

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English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading for I Have a Dream - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Use Martin Luther King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech to practice close reading and rhetorical analysis skills. This is a must-have item to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. day and Black History Month. THE DIGITAL FORMAT ALSO MAKES IT PERFECT FOR

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Black History Month, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Worksheets, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading for The History of Easter - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative article about the history of Easter and common American Easter traditions? Are you looking to have your students practice close reading of nonfiction text? The TWO articles in this product address the

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Close Reading - The History of New Year's - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

This close reading activity includes an article that addresses the history of New Year's celebrations. This is a must-have item to start the new school year and allow students to practice close reading of nonfiction text!The new Common Core has an

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading Nonfiction - ** Growing Bundle ** | DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

These nonfiction article and speech lessons are the perfect way to engage students in close reading and analysis of nonfiction text. They also make for an easy go to SUBSTITUTE LESSON PLAN. All lessons are available as print-friendly PDFs and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading - "Day of the Dead" (Dia de Los Muertos) - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

This article addresses the history of Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead). This is a must-have item to use around Halloween to create cultural awareness, AND IT MAKES FOR PERFECT EMERGENCY SUB PLANS! Why recreate the wheel? The new Common Core

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Handouts, Google Apps

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Task Cards for I Have a Dream - DIGITAL & PRINT

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Use these 22 task cards to analyze Martin Luther King, Jr.'s inspirational speech, "I Have a Dream." Engage students and let them delve into the speech to discover figurative language, main ideas, theme, characterization, cause and effect, compare

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English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Task Cards, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.6, RI.8.8

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Close Reading - The History of Halloween - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

This article addresses the history of Halloween. This is a must-have item to review how Halloween has evolved over the centuries and to allow students to practice close reading of nonfiction text, AND IT MAKES FOR PERFECT EMERGENCY SUB PLANS! Why

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English Language Arts, Halloween, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading - The Mysterious Death of Edgar A. Poe - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative reading about the mysterious (and still unsolved) death of Edgar Allan Poe? I promise this is the perfect follow-up to any suspense unit or any unit containing the poetry or short stories of Poe! In this

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Handouts, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

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Close Reading for The History of St. Patrick's Day - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative article about the history of St Patrick's Day and common St. Patrick's Day traditions? Are you looking to have your students practice close reading of nonfiction text? The TWO articles in this product

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.25

Digital Download PDF (1.58 MB)

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Close Reading - Newbery Acceptance Speech for The Giver - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative reading about how Lois Lowry's life influenced the writing of The Giver? I promise this is the perfect follow-up to any reading of the novel! In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Internet Activities, Google Apps

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Close Reading for The History of Memorial Day - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative article about the history of Memorial Day? Are you looking to have your students practice close reading of nonfiction text? The TWO articles in this product address the history and significance of Memorial

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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

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Handouts, Homework, Google Apps

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Close Reading Bundle: Fall Holidays - DIGITAL& PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

This bundle addresses the history of Columbus Day, the history of Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), the history of Halloween, and the history of Thanksgiving. This is a must-have item to use during the fall holiday season to create cultural

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Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Internet Activities, Homework, Google Apps

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Close Reading - First Thanksgiving Meal - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

Are you looking for a quick and informative article about the origins of the first Thanksgiving meal? The traditions? The customs? The real story? Are you looking to have your students practice close reading of nonfiction text? This is a must-have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Classroom Forms, Google Apps

$2.00

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Close Reading - Columbus Day - DIGITAL & PRINT

By Tori Gorosave - Teacher Inspiration

The articles address the voyages and influence of Christopher Columbus. This is a must-have item to build background on Columbus Day AND IT MAKES FOR PERFECT EMERGENCY SUB PLANS! Why recreate the wheel? The new Common Core has an increased focus on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Internet Activities, Google Apps

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.54 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught middle school Language Arts and Social Studies for 24 years. I am the IB MYP Coordinator for my school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am an active teacher who is obsessed with school supplies, loves to be organized, swears by technology, and infuses interactive notebooks into my daily routines.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Site teacher of the year three times. District teacher of the year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a BA in Sociology and a MA in Educational Technology. I am GATE certified and Google certified.

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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, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, ELA Test Prep, British History, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month