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High school informational text literature circles under $5
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
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
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
EMILY DICKINSON Biography Informational Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography resource about Emily Dickinson includes:--two biographical reading passages about the nineteenth century poet Emily Dickinson;--a page of ten vocabulary words are included for post reading defining;--a page of questions (assessing comprehension as well as expressing opinions while citing evidence) is included;--a vocabulary page to help students “extend” their word bank. For this activity, students define each word and then apply that word to what they have read about Dickinson.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: Poe Dickinson Whitman Hawthorne BUNDLE 19th Century Bios PRINT and EASEL
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
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Declaration of Independence Common Core Annotated Speech w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the Declaration of Independence. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. 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)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Tone and Mood in Music - Differentiated Group Activity
This is a wonderful lesson to do with students in smaller groups! I love this activity because you can put students in homogenous groups according to their close-reading abilities. There are three songs students can analyze: Taylor Swift "Red" for more advanced students; Miley Cyrus "Party in the U.S.A." for students below or at grade level; Black Eyed Peas "Where is the Love" for students who need an additional challenge. It's a wonderful activity because students are able to view the videos an
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Summary Reading Strategy How to Summarize / EDITABLE Use w/ any text
Teaching students how to write a summary can be a difficult task. This bundle includes anchor charts and activities to guide and support your teaching. Each of these sheets are editable in powerpoint, and are half sheets that can be used in Interactive Notebooks. This printable resource is perfect for guided reading, Rotations, Literature Circles, Book Clubs...etc. I rely on my students knowing the difference between writing a reflection on what they have read where they discuss the different ac
Grades:
3rd - 12th
No-Prep: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Project (Choice Board)
This end of unit project is perfect to supplement the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition). Students are given a list of 15 different activities. Each activity is a different number of points (5, 7, or 10). Students are able to chose which activities they complete. Their grade is calculated by adding up the points and multiplying by 4. (ex: 20 points x 4 = 80%)This product is downloaded as a pdf and uneditable.Looking for other resources to support The Boy Who Harnessed the Wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: No-Prep: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Complete Package
Fact and Opinion, argumentative texts for HS, MS, reading comprehension, no prep
Fact and Opinion, argumentative texts for HS, MS, reading comprehension, no prep Do you need a simple approach to teaching Critical Thinking at the High School and College levels?With Artificial Intelligence permeating every facet of our lives, infusing critical thinking into school curriculums is absolutely necessary. This product helps students understand the difference between facts and opinions.This self-contained product about The Socratic Method or Dialectics, widely used in Colleges, Univ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fatal Fever: Tracking Down Typhoid Mary Reader's Guide
Gail Jarrow has written an engaging account of the search for the source of the typhoid fever outbreak in 1907. This is the reader's guide and supplementary materials that I used with my students while we read this book.
Students were asked to find evidence in the text, use timelines, identify arguments of opposing individuals and define words using context clues. This book will fit easily into any life science class or English Language Arts class. In addition, this product works very easily w
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Non-Fiction & Historical Fiction LapBook Project
This LAPBOOK product is a non-fiction and historical fiction(combination for student choice) book project that I do with 8th grade language arts. It could be easily adapted to higher or lower grade levels! This includes lapbook instructions for students, 18 topic choices in detail for students to choose from, a scoring rubric, foldable options, instructions for creating the lapbook using file folders, student reflection sheet, & a detailed teacher guide. All the choices that students will in
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and Answers
Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and AnswersThis is a set of questions and answers for each chapter of the text. The questions focus on all aspects of the novel - journalism, literary value, characterization, plot, details, etc. So, they could be used in an English class or a journalism class. They are not repeats of the questions included with the publication. The questions could be used for classroom work, homework, or independent study. They could also be l
Grades:
10th - 12th
Tuskegee Airmen Reading Comprehension & Fluency Unit - Black History
High Interest Low Level - Ready Reader Informational Text: Tuskegee Airmen - Grades 5-12. Differentiated. Two readers are included - one At Level and one Below Level.Reading Levels 2-4 - Perfect for BLACK HISTORY MONTH - or anytime.Each reader has multiple reading passages and over 25 pages of activities that include close reading, fluency, comprehension, word work , informational text skills, writing and more. This resource is standards-based, engaging and may be used for classroom, take-home
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Compare & Contrast two Texts based on "Renewable Energy" High School English
Useful PDF for those desiring to learn/teach the differences in two perspectives on the same topic! Perfect for those studying English in secondary schools, desiring to understand how authors can write with different perspectives, engaging their audiences’ in dissimilar ways. This document will be comparing the following texts as unseen pieces of literature for students to analyse and compare:Text 1: Perspective A - Optimistic View Title: "The Future of Renewable Energy: A World Powered by Clean
Grades:
6th - 9th
Compare & Contrast: Climate Change Texts, Worksheet with Answers! English Lesson
In this resource, we present two unique texts on climate change. One is the work of a knowledgeable author, straightforward and informative. The other, a stylistic masterpiece, captivating emotions and imagination.Useful PDF for those desiring to learn/teach the differences in two perspectives on the same topic! Perfect for those studying English in secondary schools, desiring to understand how authors can write with different perspectives, engaging their audiences’ in dissimilar ways.This docum
Grades:
6th - 9th
DIFFERENTIATED Article Set - Leap Day 2/29 - Secondary ELA
Designed so students can work on reading passages at their own comprehension level without making the difference in level obvious to others. Topic: leap year, space, astronomy, history, dates, timeThe set includes one article written at 3 levels of text complexity, and 4 levels of comprehension and personal response questions so you can fully differentiate your lesson to meet your middle and high school students’ needs. Each article contains the same key information and each question set includ
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Grades:
6th - 9th
TikTok Famous: Informational Text Unit Standards-Based - DIFFERENTIATED
HIGH INTEREST LOW LEVEL READER - Grades 4-12 - READING LEVEL 3-4 Informational Text - TikTok FamousThis resources contains SEVEN reading passages and over 20 pages of activities that include close reading, fluency, comprehension, word work, conventions, informational text skills, writing and more. This resource is standards-based, engaging and may be used for classroom, take-home packets, online, or a hybrid of any and all combinations. It is perfect for whole class, early finishers, centers an
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 16 Ready to Go Lessons for Subs - Huge Bundle
Close Read: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (excerpt)
This product contains an excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass with a series of text-dependent-questions that can serve as the basis for a close reading of it. The excerpt comes from the pivotal scene when Douglass's master forbids his wife from continuing to teach Douglass to read. This moment is a turning point for Douglass in which he grasps that reading/literacy will be the key to unlocking his freedom. The lesson plan includes both a teacher and student version. Th
Grades:
7th - 9th
September 1st Spectacular: World Letter Writing Day & Inspiring Activity!
Commemorate World Letter Writing Day on September 1st with this engaging and inspiring PDF resource! Plunge into the rich history and significance of letter writing with a compelling text that highlights the personal and educational benefits of this timeless art. How to UseTeachers can incorporate this resource into their lesson plans to create a memorable classroom experience. Pupils will be encouraged to write heartfelt inspirational letters to… (download to find out!) fostering creativity and
Grades:
2nd - 10th
Championing Change: World Day Against Child Labor Informative Text with Activty!
Title: Championing Change: World Day Against Child Labor - Informative Text with Empowering Activity Inside" ~ June 12th! "Championing Change: World Day Against Child Labor" is an informative resource designed to educate students about the issue of child labor and empower them to take action. The text provides a comprehensive overview of child labor, including its causes, consequences, and global impact. ,Students will learn about the importance of ending child labor and advocating for the right
Grades:
8th - 10th
Notice and Note Nonfiction Tabbed Booklet
Use for getting students to record signposts that they noticed and the answer to the anchor questions.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Reading Street - Author's Voice - The Gymnast
Enhance reading comprehension by teaching author's voice in nonfiction texts. Our class wanted to generate an autobiography, but before we did that, we needed to study author's voice when reading complex texts.
*I will eventually be selling the Smartboard presentation as well, it is at work.
Includes: Highly Effective Lesson Plan with common core standards, learning target and look fors, Graphic Organizer, three excerpts of nonfiction pieces including "Gary Soto's The Gymnast" from Reading S
Grades:
4th - 9th
RAP Short Answer Resource
Use this resource as a visual reminder in your classroom for students to completely answer short answer questions with supporting text evidence!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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