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Free middle school Winter literature activities
Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading ~ FREE Complete Week 1!
Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading ~ FREE Complete Week 1!This includes Week 1 of my Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading. Purchase the full product here.Full Product Description:6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A
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3rd - 9th
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Free Christmas Word Search - Challenging Christmas Word Search Christmas Free!
Merry Christmas! As a Christmas gift to you enjoy this free more challenging Christmas word search. Answer key included. Enjoy! There are many more Christmas activities at my store, including more free Christmas activities! Please rate and review!For more Christmas items check out the Christmas section of my store for a variety of activities and discounted packs for different grades.Discounted packs include:Christmas Language Arts - $5.001st Grade Christmas Math - $5.002nd Grade Christmas Math -
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2nd - 8th
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Free Readers' Theater Script ~ Fractured Fairy Tale Cinderella Readers' Theater
Free Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale Readers' Theater Script: "Cinder...Really?: The TRUE Story of Cinderella"* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This fractured fairy tale readers' theater freebie is excerpted from my 35-page CINDER..REALLY? Literacy Toolkit, which includes the readers' theater script plus supplemental literacy activities.It's also available as part of the FAIRY TALES BONUS BUNDLE ~ SERIES 1, which includes 4 fractured fairy tales and LOADS of supplemental activities. The bundle makes a
Interactive Reading Notebooks ~ FREE Bonus Lesson! Making Inferences
This freebie includes a complete interactive reading notebook lesson on making inferences. It is a bonus lesson that is not included in my other notebook products, so be sure to download this if you own those as well.This lesson includes 3 activities and is aligned to CCSS standards for grades 4-8.Are you thinking about using interactive notebooks in your reading classroom? I've also included at the end of this freebie a 3-page Getting Started Guide / FAQ for interactive notebooking.If you are c
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3rd - 9th
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100TH DAY OF SCHOOL FREEBIE WRITING COLORING FUN NO PREP!
FREE!SEE:100TH DAY - KINDERGARTEN NO PREP PRINTABLES100TH DAY - 1ST GRADE NO PREP PRINTABLES100TH DAY MATH CENTERS100TH DAY BOOK STUDY100TH DAY HATS100TH DAY DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE PACKFOUR 100TH DAY PAGES!1. COLORING AND WRITING - GRANDPA2. COLORING AND WRITING - GRANDMA3. COLORING - HAPPY 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL4. COLORING - I AM 100 DAY S SMARTER*FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK TO SEE NEW PRODUCTS AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS.https://www.facebook.com/loopedintoliteracy*FOLLOW ME ON TPT: https://www.teacherspayt
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PreK - 7th
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Free King Midas & the Golden Touch Greek Mythology Readers' Theater Script: 3-6
Free Greek Mythology Readers' Theater Script: "King Midas & the Golden Touch": A humorous 6-page retelling of the traditional Greek myth of King Midas.* * * * * * * * * * * * * *This readers' theater freebie is excerpted from my 37-page KING MIDAS Literacy Toolkit, which includes TWO readers' theater scripts plus supplemental literacy activities.It's also available as part of the GREEK MYTHOLOGY BONUS BUNDLE ~ THE MANGLED MYTHS SERIES, which includes 6 readers' theater scripts and LOADS of s
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Draw: Directed Drawing - Roz from The Wild Robot
Are you reading The Wild Robot or The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown? Are you looking for directed drawing activities to increase your students confidence as illustrators? Let's Draw takes you and your students on a step by step drawing process to create drawings of your favorite picture book characters.This set includes:Roz - The Wild RobotBrightbill - The GoslingOtter3 Simple Forest TreesYou'll also get a set of frequently asked questions and answers about directed drawing.Directed drawings
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Level-Up Your Library Bundle: The Book Wrangler's Greatest Hits
End of the Year Activity - Personal Reflection and Infographic
End of Year Activity - Reflection and InfographicAs the calendar year draws to a close, engage your students with this fun and creative Personal Reflection and Infographic Activity. First, students will complete a personal reflection about their year - including lessons they have learned, significant events, memorable moments, accomplishments, favorites, and even set goals for the next year. Then, students will complete an infographic template to present their reflection information quickly and
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5th - 8th
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Winter Break Marshmallow Reading Challenge
Looking for a way to encourage your students to read over winter break? Try this free and fun activity!
Set a goal together as a class and then send home over winter break. Students complete marshmallow reading challenges such as, "Read in your pajamas" and "Read under the table." Then glue the marshmallows onto the mug.
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Mug with student directions
40 reading challenges (plus 8 blank marshmallows for students/parents to make their own challenges)
Have a hot cocoa party when student
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2nd - 6th
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Character Selfies: Character Analysis, Summary, Point of View, and Visualization
Do your students have a cell phone? If they do, chances are they take "selfies" (photos of themselves) all the time. Turn this favorite pastime into an activity that will strengthen their comprehension skills! Not to mention, you will be one cool teacher for these 21st century kids!
Examples of when to take character selfies:
Guided reading
Literature circles
Independent reading response
Response to a class read aloud
In this activity, students draw from the point of view of the character.
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3rd - 8th
Choice Board FREE Worksheet, 12 Activities for ANY Short Story & Novel Unit CCSS
This FREE student choice board works with any short story or novel study. Once students have finished reading an assigned short story or chapter of a novel, use this choice board worksheet to increase student motivation as they meaningfully reflect on the text. The choice board worksheet was designed for English/language arts students in grades 7 through 12.Want more dynamic lesson materials designed to engage our teens?Click here for a discounted 10-pack of worksheet activities that can be use
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7th - 11th
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General Timeline Template
This general timeline template can be used for biography studies, to track important historical events (such as civil rights movement) or something simple as classroom birthdays. The squares can be used to paste/draw pictures or for a written description (whichever is needed to differentiate for your diverse learners and levels). For the higher grades, the timeline template can be used to compliment a reading response or essay.
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2nd - 12th
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Short Story Unit Grade 7
This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: August Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Elements of Plot (Plot Pyramid)Citing Text EvidenceContext CluesSimiles and MetaphorsAnalyzing Characters’ ActionsAnalyzing DialogueFree Verse PoetryComparing Poem to Short Story w/Similar ThemesEssential QuestionSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of all of the skills covered. The ones above are simply the FOCUS of this unit.This i
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7th
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Winter Holiday Activity Pack - Guess the Christmas Carol Trivia Game
A colorful version of the worksheet you may have seen before for you to challenge and entertain an entire new group of students. Give your students' brains a holiday workout as they try to determine which classic Christmas carol is being depicted in each picture. An answer key is included.
This activity is available for download individually or as part of an incredible package of unique and fun holiday and winter themed activities. Please search for “Winter Holidays Activity Pack: 20+ Fun Wa
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6th - 12th
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Simile and Metaphor Worksheet Practice
This worksheet provides 10 metaphors/similes that allow students to practice their learning. Pictures of example next to each. They must identify if the sentence uses a simile or metaphor and then explain what that use of figurative language is trying to communicate. There are also 4 "Write Your Own" prompts at the end of the worksheet. This has always been a big hit with my students and can work for grades 4-8.
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4th - 8th
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100th Day Activity | 100 Second Challenge | FREEBIE
This 100 second timed challenge is sure to be a hit on the 100th day of school. SUCH LOW PREP and loads of fun! Present the challenge to your class, set the timer for 100 seconds, and GO! Your kids will record their answers on the organizer provided. Have fun!If you have any questions or suggestions about this product, please email me at AmandaThompsonsTeachings@gmail.com. Positive feedback is always appreciated! Feel free to also connect with me on Instagram @thompsonsteachingsRelated Products•
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K - 6th
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Reader's Theater: Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (differentiated scripts!)
Focus on differentiation while meeting several Common Core Reading standards! This reader’s theater set features the popular tall tale of Paul Bunyan written on 3 separate reading levels for a total of 3 scripts! Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challenge students with tier 2 vocabulary and
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3rd - 6th
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"All Summer in a Day" Short Story-Metaphors, Figurative Language, Bullying Theme
This free, awesome science fiction short story resource is great for exploring beautifully executed figurative language, the theme of bullying, and a fascinating setting. Students read a very short, very well-written short story All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury that is available free in easy-print format. ELA students analyze the text, make inferences, cite textual evidence, and find similes and metaphors in the reading comprehension exercise. They even consider what motivates students to bul
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5th - 10th
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FREEBIE: Winter Mad Libs Pack!
3 fun winter/Christmas-themed Mad Libs! This pack has 3 fun fill-in-the-blank "Mad Lib"-like pages geared towards winter and Christmas. It's a fun and engaging way to incorporate the use of nouns, adjectives, and verbs. A fun activity for the classroom! If you like this be sure to check out these products: pack of 10 fun school-themed Mad Libspack of 10 Hilariously Silly Kid-Friendly Mad Libs
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3rd - 6th
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Arctic Animals - Free Resource Freebie Worksheet Printable Animal Adaptations
Arctic Animals
Arctic Animals: FREE RESOURCE!
Students cut and paste flaps where they match Arctic animals with their cold weather adaptations. They also discover the purpose of these adaptations.
Answer key included!
You may also enjoy:
Arctic Animal Lapbook!
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1st - 6th
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Stray by Cynthia Rylant Short Story Unit Grade 6
This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 6: August Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Basic Story Elements (Review)Finding Text EvidenceConnotation and DenotationMoodSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of all of the skills covered. The ones above are simply the FOCUS of this unit.This is a comprehensive, Common Core-Aligned Unit packed with a ton of rigorous resources for teaching with this short story. I’ve also inc
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5th - 7th
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The Monkey's Paw WW Jacobs COMPLETE Short Story Unit Middle School
The Monkey’s Paw Short Story Unit for Middle and High SchoolThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 8: August Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Elements of Plot ReviewCiting Text EvidenceContext Clues & Situational CluesTypes of ForeshadowingMood (and Mood Shifts)Analyzing DialogueEssential QuestionSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of all of the skills covered. The ones above are simply the FOCUS of this unit
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7th - 10th
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Winter Holiday Activity Pack - Christmas Word Scramble
A perfect activity for those days when your classes have been shortened because of assemblies, snow days, or when you want to reward your class for their hard work with a little bit of holiday fun. This activity asks students to unscramble a set of common winter and Christmas-themed words. An answer key is included.
This activity is available for download individually or as part of an incredible package of unique and fun holiday and winter themed activities. Please search for “Winter Holidays
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3rd - 8th
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FREE Roll and Answer Reading Centers for 4th and 5th Grade (Use with ANY Text)
Are you looking for new ways to review reading standards and skills in your 4th or 5th grade classroom? This reading center resource contains three low-prep Reading Response Roll and Answer Centers to use with any text. There are three versions: Literature, Informational, and one for Paired Passages. The only materials needed are 2 dice, the students' books or passages, and a dry erase marker!You can find my other Roll and Answer Centers by click on the links below:Fiction Roll and Answer Center
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4th - 6th
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