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High school Black History Month informational text literature circles
Reading Stations Activity for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Analysis
This fun reading activity "progressive dinner"™ works with any fiction, nonfiction, and poetry unit texts of your choosing! Practice close reading skills and textual analysis in a hands-on and interactive way, this is the reading activity for you! Have students preview literary criticism articles, read thematically-connected poetry, engage in close reading of a complex fiction or nonfiction text, and engage in small group discussion. These are just some of the possibilities!I use this close re
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Activities BUNDLE
No-Prep: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Comprehension & Vocabulary Packet
This no-prep comprehension and vocabulary packet is perfect to supplement the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition). It includes:an independent practice worksheet for each chaptera vocabulary worksheet for each chaptera summary page for each chapteran answer key for the independent practice and vocabulary worksheetsThis product is downloaded as a pdf and uneditable. Newly added: Easel Activity versionDon't forget to download the sample to make sure this product works for your stud
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: No-Prep: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Complete Package
No-Prep: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Complete Package
This no-prep complete package is perfect to supplement the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition). Components include:*Comprehension & Vocabulary Packet:an independent practice worksheet for each chaptera vocabulary worksheet for each chaptera summary page for each chapteran answer key for the independent practice and vocabulary worksheets*Project Choice Board:15 different activities for students to choose from*End of Book Assessment:10 multiple choice questions2 "select all t
Grades:
6th - 9th
Student Lead Reading Groups | Reciprocal Teaching | Reading Groups | Book Study
These reciprocal teaching reading groups have changed how I do small reading group instruction. This is very similar to book studies, reciprocal teaching, literature circles, novel studies, close reading groups, and student book clubs. After doing a lot of research, I have found that student lead reading groups are what make the most difference in a student's reading. After completing the Iris Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) modules, I decided to piggy back off of their strategies and make
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1st - 12th
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Essential Question Digital Choice Boards: Supplemental Readings for ELA & SEL
Finding the time to track down supplemental resources for your units is difficult, so I've done all of that for you. Each digital choice board in this bundle is defined by a juicy Essential Question and each board contains 25 supplemental resources that will help students broaden and deepen their answers to that essential question.If you have your novel unit ready to go but just need one more thing to broaden the unit a bit outside the central text or texts, these digital choice boards are the
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8th - 11th
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Reading Circles: NON-FICTION Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment
Reading Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class text, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are then given a Non-Fiction text (books, articles, poems, podcasts, movies, etc.) to discuss. The text is then split into sect
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar - A 20+ page package related to the Civil Rights Movement and the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King. This package contains all of the necessary documents to facilitate a Socratic Seminar related to the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King.
This is a fantastic activity and lesson to assist students in fostering deep, meaningful and engaging learning related to the Civil Rights Movement. Students
Grades:
6th - 12th
Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
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7th - 10th
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ELA Common Core Task Cards - MEGA Bundle - CCSS Reading and Writing
Elevate Your ELA Classroom with the Ultimate Task Card Mega Bundle!Unlock the power of interactive learning in your middle and high school classes with our ELA Common Core Task Card Mega Bundle! This all-encompassing set of 326 task cards is not just a teaching tool—it's a gateway to a world of creative, engaging, and effective learning strategies tailored for grades 7-12.Why Choose My Mega Bundle?Diverse Topics: Covering a wide array of ELA Common Core standards, these cards delve into everythi
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7th - 12th
Lucky Charms Around the World Non-fiction Text & Videos for Comprehension
Using odd or fascinating text is the key to getting your students fully engaged! Incorporate these quirky passages about lucky charms around the world into your reading comprehension lessons or speech and language therapy sessions! You can address reading or listening comprehension, responding to non-fiction text, writing in response to text, and specific skills like inferencing, comparing/contrasting, using context clues, citing evidence, and more! ⭐ Download the preview for a much closer loo
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Speech and Language St. Patrick's Day BUNDLE
How To Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids
This study guide walks students through each chapter of How to Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids. The pages provide a place for students to summarize what they've learned in each chapter and also an activity to show what they know by putting each chapter into use using their choice of literature or media.
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5th - 11th
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Enrique's Journey (Adapted for Young People) Unit of Study
This complete unit of study is for the Adapted for Young Readers version of Enrique's Journey.This unit is fully editable and shared with you through the Google suite. It includes:- Google Slide lessons for each chapter- Complete student packet with vocabulary and discussion questions- End of the book writing prompt with rubric- Google Forms assessment with both multiple choice and short answer questions - Kahoot review game This complete unit will take about 3-4 weeks to complete with students
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6th - 10th
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Just Mercy by Stevenson Chapter Quizzes for High School English /Social Studies
My students were enthralled with Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (Young Readers Edition) by Bryan Stevenson! The themes of race, poverty, age, gender, justice, and mercy were eye-opening and compelling for my students. Many Social Studies and Current Events teachers offer Just Mercy as a launch for great discussions and research opportunities. This novel will inspire students' interest in law and promote discussions relating to child development, justice, poverty, the foster sy
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7th - 11th
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The Marrow Thieves Introductory Slideshow & Info
The award-winning author Cherie Dimaline's YA novel The Marrow Thieves is becoming more and more popular in English classrooms across Canada, and beyond.This introductory slideshow presents students with all the relevant information linked to the novel. 25 slides of high quality info and matching visuals. Includes the following:* Details on the author and some of the her other work* A synopsis of the novel* Character backgrounds* Themes - definition and popular examples* A short list of themes f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Born a Crime Reading & Discussion Learning Stations Activity
This fun Born a Crime learning stations activity "progressive dinner"™ asks students to view or read nonfiction and poetry texts that connect to Trevor Noah's Born a Crime. This fun reading stations activity is hands-on and interactive, a great way to spice up your unit! I use this activity to help students make text-to-text connections and facilitate reading and discussion of supplementary texts for Born a Crime. There are 25 different text options to use at progressive dinner™ stations. Studen
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Interactive Reading Activities Bundle
One Crazy Summer Novel Unit--Deluxe Edition
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader-- especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in various formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book
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4th - 9th
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One Crazy Summer Novel Unit for all 33 Chapters (inc. answers)
This novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest, complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in numerous formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book groups, an
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Grades:
4th - 9th
English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reading Circles: BIOGRAPHIES Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment
Biography Reading Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class book, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are given a biography to discuss. The text is then split into sections (by chapter or page #), and each section is gi
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Underground Railroad Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
After the Shot Drops Novel Study
A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family. Not only is this book well-paced with short chapters switching perspectives, the secondary characters are rich in detail! Drama propels the story forward while its emotional appeal builds empathy for both boys' circumstances. A great novel for anyone who loves basketball! 2019-2020 Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryBunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny
Grades:
8th - 12th
Essential Question Inquiry Unit for ELA: Fear and Hope
Tailored for high school English teachers and their students, this dynamic unit intertwines literature, historical analysis, and critical thinking to explore the layers of narratives concealed beneath the surface of conventional history. We will analyze poetry, historical speeches, nonfiction articles, and more. This EQ pairs well with narratives that explore themes of fear or hope, fiction and/or non-fiction.LET'S TAKE A LOOK INSIDE: Unit OutlineThe Essential Question Adventure Pack: An Intr
Grades:
8th - 11th
Sharon M. Draper's "Tears of a Tiger" - 28 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Tears of a Tiger." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including
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6th - 10th
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