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The Landlady Close Read--CCSS

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This activity was carefully crafted to require students to dig deep into literature analysis through the reading of Roald Dahl's "The Landlady."Students are asked to practice skills aligned with CCSS such as : using evidence, making inferences and

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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$4.00

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Claim & Evidence Matching Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to practice matching claims with accurate evidence. Included in this set are 12 claim cards along with 12 matching evidence cards. All evidence is factual and was found using reliable internet

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

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Elements of Plot Task Cards

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Included are twenty-four elements of plot task cards. The task cards ask students to identify definitions of plot, match short excerpts with the correct plot element, identify first, second, or third person point of view, etc. These task cards

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

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Indirect and Direct Characterization Task Cards

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This activity can be used for small groups, centers, stations, or independent class work. Each of the 16 task cards represent an example of either direct or indirect characterization based on a popular celebrity. Students need to first identify

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

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

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Common Core Close Read & Writing Memoirs

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Close Read Bundle: This bundle includes six close read memoir excerpts: "Glass Castle" Jeanette Walls "Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton "Hole in My Life" Jack Gantos "A Question of Freedom" Dwayne Betts "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" Aron

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

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

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Introduction to Science Fiction Genre--Video/Notes Assignment

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This assignment is a great way to introduce the genre of Science Fiction to your students! The assignment provides 15 questions that accompany a National Geographic video focusing on how Science Fiction has inspired many modern scientific inventions

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English Language Arts

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

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"Rikki Tikki Tavi" Anticipation Guide

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Use this activity to generate discussion/ideas prior to reading the short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi." Each of the seven statements provided are linked to big concepts throughout the story. Students independently check if they agree/disagree with each

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$1.25

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Identifying Similes/Metaphors in Text

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This activity includes 8 short passages requiring students to identify similes and metaphors. Students are also asked to explain the purpose of the figurative language and why it is used in the text. This activity is great to use for stations,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Rubrics, Centers

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Common Core Aligned Articles of the Week--Argumentative Series

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A slight twist on the Article of the Week, this bundle of CCSS AOWs (articles of the week) includes: -5 pro/con (argumentative) articles focused on the topics of : Healthy Lunches, Driverless Cars, Athlete Salaries, Religion in Schools, and Social

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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"Flight of Icarus" Close Read Lesson Bundle

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Included in this mini-bundle: - Close Read of the myth "Flight of Icarus" -Scaffolded close read of the myth for struggling readers. - An argumentative paragraph question along with graphic organizer. -An argumentative paragraph question along with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$5.50

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Romeo & Juliet Soundtrack/Playlist Project

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My student's favorite project! This soundtrack/playlist project is the perfect way for students to demonstrate their understanding of Romeo and Juliet without having to take a test or quiz. Don't get me wrong, tests and quizzes have their place, but

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$3.50

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Claim and Evidence Matching Task Cards Set #2

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English Language Arts

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

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$2.00

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"Thank You, M'am" Close Read Text Analysis--CCSS

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This activity covers many CCSS all in one! Engage your students in a close reading of the classic short story "Thank You, M'am" and ask them to engage in two different writing activities afterward! Students are sure to love this one-of-a-kind tale

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Identifying Text Connections Task Cards--Close and Critical Reading

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For students to be strong close and critical readers, they must know how to make connections while reading. This activity includes: - Informational handout explaining text to text; text to world; text to self connections - 14 task cards that

Subjects:

Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

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Compare/Contrast Hercules Myth/Film Activity

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This activity asks students to compare and contrast the Disney film "Hercules" with the Greek myth "Labors of Hercules." This activity asks students to focus on purpose of quest, obstacles faced, character traits and additions/deletions of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

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Activities

$2.00

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King Midas and the Golden Touch--Close Read Activity

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Greek Mythology Close Read Activity: This close reading activity was designed with CCSS reading skills in mind. Within the margins of the text students are asked to summarize, make inferences, identify author's craft, use evidence, etc.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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$2.50

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Common Core Informational Reading--Articles of the Week

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This bundle includes an adaptation of Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week. In this bundle you will find: an overview of the Article of the Week process a grading rubric where you are able to insert your own point values an active reading skills

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities

$5.00

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Common Core Close Read--"Monkeys Paw"

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Common Core Close Read: This activity was carefully crafted to require students to dig deep into literature analysis through the reading of "The Monkey's Paw". There are 32 close read questions, and an answer key is also included. Students are

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Activities

$4.00

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Common Core Close Reading--The Landlady" & "The Monkey's Paw"

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These activities were carefully crafted to require students to dig deep into literature analysis through the reading of "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Landlady" . Students are asked to practice skills aligned with CCSS such as : using evidence, making

Subjects:

Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$6.50

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Visible Thinking Reading Activity--Grimm's Cinderella

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What this activity includes: Grimm's Fairy tale that has been adjusted to be more reader friendly for students Before Reading Activity: See Think Wonder (visible thinking routine) student activity along with teacher explanation During Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Current 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher focusing on CCSS and Close Reading.

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Highly Qualified English, Science Teacher Middle Level Endorsement Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

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