Elementary close reading literature circles for Microsoft Word

Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Test50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes KeyEditable Please see product preview to see the large portion of the test

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Also included in: Out of My Mind Whole Book Test - Digital and Print and Go

George Washington's Spy- Comprehension Questions chapter by chapter

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Lisa Ladouceur

Comprehension questions chapter by chapter for the book, George Washington's Spy. An answer key is included. George Washington's Spy is a great historical fiction novel. It is great to use as a reading group book for fourth or fifth graders as it has many factual references to the Revolutionary War time. Connects well with lessons taught about the Revolutionary War in Social Studies. It is also written in a time travel manner so it gets the interest of the students and makes it fun to read a

Subjects:

Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

4th - 7th

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Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Active Reading Article, "Ocean in Motion"

Created by

Michelle Holland

Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.L.3

, CCRA.L.4

, CCRA.L.6

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-5

, MS-ESS3-4

, MS-ESS2-6

, MS-ESS3-3

, MS-ESS2-5

Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine - No-Prep Novel Lessons

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You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary terms and devices, used to make a story come to life (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Characterization, Similes, Foreshadowing, etc.). Common Core Standards for reading (literature) and writing are also included.This novel study includes:• A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Packet (essential questions, vocabulary, proje

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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The Unteachables Whole Book Test Print and Go Edition

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The Unteachables by Gordon Korman Whole Book Test 50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes KeyEditable in Word Please see product preview to see a portion of the test. This test covers: Figurative language identification, close reading details, basic recall, quote identification, passage interpretation, and character traits. Questions designed to reflect the higher level thinking and close reading details students will encounter on standardized testing.

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Also included in: The Unteachables Test Print and Go and Digital Google Forms

Ungifted Novel Study by Gordon Korman - No-Prep Novel Lessons

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You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary terms and devices, used to make a story come to life (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Characterization, Similes, Foreshadowing, etc.). Common Core Standards for reading (literature) and writing are also included.This novel study includes:• A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Packet (essential questions, vocabulary, projec

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Grades:

4th - 8th

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Wishtree Test

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Wishtree by Katherine Applegate Test50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes KeyEditable Please see product preview to see the large portion of the test.Questions include: character traits, plot details, quote identification, author's use of literary devices, using context clues to determine word meanings.

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading

Sarai And The Meaning of Awesome Lit Log (novel study)

Created by

MrsDsEducationalTools

This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Sarai And The Meaning Of Awesome by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown. This is a chapter book about Sarai, a Latina icon, and her multigenerational family. Family is the main theme of the book. The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use context for word recognition/understanding- use text to ask/answer questions- recount stories/central message- describe characters/events- explain how illustrations help words This lit log can be used

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Ancient History, Close Reading, Informational Text

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.7

, RL.3.1

...

Social Studies/ELA Cave of Lascaux Paintings Reading Comprehension Paleolithic

Created by

MrSalearno's

I'm using this with my 6th grade students. We are learning about Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. (can be used as an reading comprehension text for grades 4,5,6) Included: Three page informational text, from the discovery, to the closing, and its significance. Four images Five comprehension questions

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Literature Circles

Novel: Refugee by Alan Gratz - Guided Reading Questions - Chapter Questions

Created by

Lindsay Campb3ll

The 9 page Word Document has 3 questions for each chapter of the novel Refugee. The questions are written to promote on task behavior and to check for understanding.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai - No-Prep Novel Lessons

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Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary terms and devices, used to make a story come to life (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Characterization, Similes, Foreshadowing, etc.). Common Core Standards for reading (literature) and writing are also included.This novel study includes:• A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Packet (essential questions, vocabulary, proje

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Classic Starts Peter Pan

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This is a fill in the blank comprehension guide to go with the Classic Starts "The Call of the Wild". This can be used in small group reading, literary circles, or individual use. Recommended use in grades 2,3,4,5,6 and homeschool. An answer key is located in the back of this study guide.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.4

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer - No-Prep Novel Lessons

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You get everything you need for the price of less than one novel. My lesson plans are very detailed. They expose students to many literary terms and devices, used to make a story come to life (i.e. Theme, Conflict, Characterization, Similes, Foreshadowing, etc.). Common Core Standards for reading (literature) and writing are also included.This novel study includes:• A Teacher’s Guide (objectives, discussion questions, and answer keys) • A Student’s Packet (essential questions, vocabulary, projec

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Grades:

3rd - 8th

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The One and Only Ivan Test - Editable!

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Test 50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes Key 100 Percent Editable! Please see product preview to see the large portion of the test

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Readers and Writers Unite

A Dog's Life by Ann Martin - Close reading chapter questions

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Close reading questions for chapters 1-23 from the novel, A Dog's Life by Ann MartinAlso included: open ended journal entry after close reading questions. Suggested use: You may have students tape questions in their notebooks and then respond. Use this source as a class read aloud, guided reading, book club, or homework aide.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

Other Words for Home Test (EDITABLE!)

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Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga Whole Book Test 50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes KeyEditable in Word Please see product preview to see a portion of the test. This test covers: Figurative language identification, close reading details, basic recall, quote identification, and character traits.

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Treasure Island Study Guide

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This is a fill in the blank comprehension study guide to go with Class Starts "Treasure Island". This could be used in small group reading, literary circles, or individual use. Recommended use in grades 2,3,4, and 5 and also homeschool. An answer key is located in the back of the study guide.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, RF.3.3

, RF.3.3b

...

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Study Guide

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This is a fill in the blank comprehension study guide to go with Classic Starts "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". This could be used in small group reading, literary circles, or individual use. Recommended use in grades 2,3,4, and 5 and also homeschool. An answer key is located in the back of the study guide.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Glitter and Lesson Planning

, RF.3.4

, RF.3.4a

...

Poetry Point of View Guide Lesson Plan-Shel Silverstein & Kenn Nesbitt

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This lesson plan includes detailed instruction for the teacher on how to use the poetry point of view guide in the classroom. The poetry point of view guide explores the children poets: Shel Silverstein & Kenn Nesbitt. It focuses on looking closely at Shel Silverstein's Messy Room & Rain, and Kenn Nesbitt's My Smartphone Isn't Smart & I Tried to Do My Homework. The poetry point of view guide takes students away from traditional comprehension questions and allows them to put the

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Blended by Sharon M. Draper Test: Editable!

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Blended by Sharon M. Draper Test50 Questions Multiple Choice Includes KeyEditable Please see product preview to see the large portion of the test. This test covers: Figurative language identification, close reading details, basic recall, quote identification, internal and external conflict.

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Poetry

Poetry Packet for 2nd and 3rd Grade, Includes Common Core Exemplar Poems

Created by

Anniebananie

Compilation of 70+ poems with directions at the top of each.I use these poems in an independent Poetry Center during Literacy Centers. You could use these for whole group or small group instructions. Poetry is fantastic for fluency and vocabulary. Each poem has a set of directions at the top for the student to follow.Example:Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________________1. Write your full name and the date.2. Read the poem aloud 2 times.3. Number each stanza on the left.4.

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

Oliver Twist

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This is a fill in the blank comprehension study guide to go with Classic Starts "Oliver Twist". This could be used in small group reading, literary circles, or individual use. Recommended use in grades 2,3,4, and 5 and also homeschool. An answer key is located in the back of this study guide.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.4

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Classic Starts)

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This is a fill in the blank comprehension study guide to go with Classic Starts "Great Expectations". This could be used in small group reading, literary circles, or individual use. Recommended use in grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and also homeschool. An answer key is located in the back of this study guide.

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.4