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Middle school study skills ELA test prep cultural activities
Theme: Identify + Show the Evidence Reading Passages
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this set of three worksheets with a Native American flair!Get this set of worksheets and all others in the ELA series as part of this bundle and save big! ELA Identify Complete BundleFEATURES• Three worksheets with four short (and leveled) passages on each. Each passage features one theme.• Students must match each theme from the word bank to a passage.• Student will also underline sentences that helped
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Identify and Show Evidence Reading Passages - ELA COMPLETE BUNDLE
Need UNIQUE short reading activities? NO-PREP comprehension assessment? Look no further than this COMPLETE ELA BUNDLE with a Native American flair!FEATURES• Twenty-four different worksheets aligned to Common Core Standards. Three worksheets per skill. Each worksheet has four short stories on it. A total of 96 leveled short stories to help students understand setting, theme, author's purpose, and more!• Student will also underline sentences that helped him or her find the answer. This will allow
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3rd - 6th
Fluency Task Cards {St. Patrick: Luck of the Irish Facts}
I have enjoyed getting fluency centers up and running in my classroom so much, that I have decided to try making some of my own fluency resources...although there are a lot of great fluency center resources out there.
This is a set of fluency task cards based on St. Patrick's day & Ireland facts. There are 2 sets of 18 cards for a total of 36 cards. Use these two sets anytime during the month of March and anytime you are studying Cultural Celebrations or Countries Around the World. Each
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2nd - 6th, Higher Education, Staff
Spanish Mad Libs - Spanglish - Dual Language Classroom
Great for Dual Language Classrooms!
Spanglish is a great way to get new Spanish speaking students to use their new vocabulary and boost their confidence!
This mad lib type resource can be used for students from 2nd grade to adult!
Everyone loves these!
Just print & go!
Using mad lib type activities is not only fun but helps students with grammar and spelling. This unit includes word bank/vocabulary cards that include: masculine/feminine, singular/plural nouns, adjectives as well
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Philosophy for Kids - Open Ended Questions for Higher Order Thinking grades 4-6
There are 67 questions in the attached PDF. The questions have no true right and wrong answer so children enjoy writing their thoughts and sharing them with the group. I've used these questions in small groups and as a whole class activity. They are great to challenge your children to use critical thinking skills and active listening/critique skills when you have the children share their work.
On the first page of the document, you'll find a helpful short answer response format using the acrony
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4th - 7th
Black History Month: Drawing Conclusions Bundle + Bonus MLK!
This is a bundle of our Black History Month drawing conclusions worksheets. Each set teaches inference skills and vocabulary common to the topic, as well as interesting key biographical information about the historical figure. Each page ends with a writing prompt based on the information studied.
This bundle includes drawing conclusions pages for the following:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
George Washington Carver
Sojourner Truth
Hank Aaron
Mary McLeod Bethune
Frederick Douglass
Jackie Robinson
H
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3rd - 6th
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Comparing A Long Walk to Water to The Good Lie
This is a great lesson to use to breakup reading A Long Walk to Water for 7th graders. I play the first few minutes of the film, The Good Lie, and then have students compare and contrast using literary devices as a lens. I have the students work in partners in order to brainstorm after playing the clip once allowing them to take notes and then a second time the following day when they have a more focused approach. I have students submit their final answers to me via a Google Doc to avoid the
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6th - 8th
Judith O. Cofer's American History: Lesson Plan and Worksheet with Answers
This is a great story about the immigrant experience in America. This product includes a worksheet (with answer key) with an accompanying lesson that guides students through it. The worksheet includes the following sections:About the AuthorHistorical ContextAnnotation GuideReading Guide QuestionsWriting Task
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ACT Timed Writing We Do You Do Google Slides
Employ these slides as a tool to deconstruct a practice ACT writing prompt centered around Native American Mascots in schools. Utilize a furnished student sample essay to meticulously identify its components, providing a structured guide for students as they embark on crafting their own essays.
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7th - 12th
Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment for a Dear Martin Unit
Calling All English Teachers! Elevate Critical Thinking with "Dear Martin" Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment!Empower your students to engage deeply with literature through our Text Dependent Analysis Essay Assessment, centered around the impactful novel, "Dear Martin." This thought-provoking assessment is meticulously designed to foster critical thinking, analytical skills, and a profound understanding of the novel's themes. Assessment Highlights:Exploring Social Justice Themes Dive int
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7th - 12th
Close Read Practice: The People Who Could Fly
Do your students need practice with close reading? Using this resource, students will practice close reading for author's use of words and how the theme is developed in the African American folktale The People Could Fly.Included:guided close reading with text dependent questionsfull textanswer keypractice questionsThis resource can also be paired with Argument Writing Unit Text Set to continue the exploration of the theme across texts in essay format or by participating in a Socratic seminar.For
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6th - 9th
Science of reading guided phonics beyond curriculum sor decodables
Elevate young readers’ fluency and confidence with our engaging “December Reading Comprehension Checks”! This packet includes 30 simple stories aligned with early phonics and sight word recognition. No preparation needed! Foster comprehension with thought-provoking questions. Use in groups, guided reading, morning work, or as homework.SPECIFICATION:✬ Page Size: 8.5×11✬ High-Quality Print Ready.✬ Dimensions: (8.5 x 11 inches).✬ Format: PDF + JPG + PNG✬ Pages: 31 Pages✬ Bleed Setting: No BleedFile
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5th - 12th
Black History Month Paired Passages for February with Included Questions
This comprehensive 2-set of paired passages is a must-have resource for any teacher celebrating Black History Month! Perfect for grades 3-6, this easy-to-print PDF includes a diverse range of texts including poetry, fiction, informational, and biographical pieces. Each set features 8 Texas TEK aligned questions, providing ample opportunity for students to engage with and reflect on the cultural holiday of Black History Month. With a focus on cultural appreciation and understanding, this resource
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3rd - 6th
Immigration - Charts and Graphs (Mexico)
23 printable or digital pages for students to analyze and describe charts and graphs related to IMMIGRATION: Border crossing apprehensions, Children and families among migrants, Deaths in southwest desert, Locations where Mexicans settle in the US, Typical jobs taken by recent immigrants to the US, Literacy rates in Mexico, Vehicle imports from Mexico, Minimum wage globally, Tourism in Mexico, Importing vs exporting food, Age distribution in Mexico, Energy and wind power in Mexico, Immigrants se
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6th - 12th
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Valentine's Day Paired Passage
The passages delve into two distinct aspects of Valentine's Day: one focused on the varied traditions across the world, and the other tracing the historical origins and evolution of this beloved celebration. Both passages provide rich content to fulfill the objectives outlined in Oklahoma standards:6.3.R.1 - Compare and Contrast Stated or Implied Purposes:The paired passages offer an excellent opportunity for students to analyze and compare the different perspectives authors take when writing o
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6th - 8th
Alaskan Sled Dog Race Musher Interviews and Research Simulation Task
Your students will feel like they are part of the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing adventure with this lesson! It includes a link to the video of "behind the orange barricade" interviews with mushers about life on the trail, a transcript of the video, an original article, research simulation task with A/B questions and teacher answer key.
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4th - 8th
The Alchemist UbD Unit
This unit is UbD and aligned with ELA Common Core standards. Includes: 4 essential questions, rationale, table of thematic texts, unit goals, pacing calendar, 15/25 lesson plans, and coordinating graphic organizers.
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6th - 12th
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Paired passages with writing prompts informational Writing Prompt Africa
Get your 5th grade or 6th grade students ready for state ELA writing tests while they learn some of the culture of Africa. A mentor text will give them examples of text based writing. Differentiated paired passages in two reading levels will introduce them to some of the customs of Ivory Coast. An expository writing prompt asks students to write an informational essay about how Ivorian customs are different from their own. Graphic organizers will help your writers keep themselves organized, a
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5th - 6th
The New Seven Wonders of the World - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the new Seven Wonders of the World with this informative mini-book.What Are the New Seven Wonders of the World? Did you know that the Seven Wonders of the World are not the same as they used to be? In the year 2000, a foundation in Switzerland decided it was time to update the list of world wonders (the original list was over two centuries old!). They launched an online contest, and millions of people around the world voted for their favorite. The New Sev
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5th - 6th
90 Days of Revising and Editing Bell Ringers
90 Days of Revising and Editing Bell Ringers is a resource that can help students improve their grammar and writing skills in just 5-10 minutes a day. Including answers and explanations, this resource features reading passages followed by one multiple choice revising or editing question each day. This resource includes answers and explanations as well as culturally-responsive passages.
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7th - 12th
German numbers 1-9 sudoku puzzles great for vocabulary and pattern work
This is a set in our Sudoku puzzle series.It is the numbers 1-9 in German. We start with an easier 6 x 6 puzzle for the teacher to go over with the class, as a group. The second puzzle is a more difficult 6x6, intended for children to try on their own. The third is an easier 9x9 to challenge the students. The fourth and fifth puzzles are more challenging 9 x 9. These puzzles are a great way to work on German numbers and math pattern skills. We hope you enjoy this. We would be happy to make any o
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K - 12th, Staff
Made for SAT™ College Prep Vocabulary Activities Improve Reading Comprehension
College prep and SAT™ Relevant fun, food theme VOCABULARY Interactive Lesson with Vocabulary Quiz and Paragraph Writing Exercise that can be used as an in-class writing activity or as a homework assignment. These vocabulary activities are well suited for Middle School and High School English, ELA Grades 8 - 12 especially and Home school. *Cultural, At-Home Cooking Assignment Suggested* Students can work together on one recipe and bring a portion to share in class, adhering to individual school g
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8th - 12th, Staff
Country Report--Distance Learning
Encourage deep, interactive learning about the world's countries with this report!This is a file that I created for my children to learn more about the countries the racers race through in the CBS reality tv show "The Amazing Race." It's great for expanding learning on world countries, with or without viewing the Amazing Race.It also helps kids learn how to use the internet for gathering information. I share many links to a variety of kid-safe (with adult permission and supervision) websites to
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1st - 8th
WKSH: RI.9-10.R.2 Summary with "A Quilt of a Country" (EDITABLE)
A general worksheet with 16 questions to analyze any text according to the standard. Includes an annotated version of the exemplar textIncludes a typed key for an exemplar textIncludes a link to an audio recordingIncludes a link to a quizlet set for the standard
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7th - 12th
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