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7th grade study skills astronomy literature circles
Hello Universe Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, Astronomy and constellation readings and extension activity, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their l
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5th - 8th
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Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space
This MARS UNIT combines a nonfiction reading passage with fun MAZES to solve. Read it before or after reading A Rover's Story to build background knowledge.The no-prep novel study for A Rover's Story, about a rover's construction and mission to Mars, includes vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in manageable chunks for your students.The informational passage explains about different rovers that NASA has sent to Mars. It's perfect as a stand-alone piece or to build background knowledge.
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4th - 7th
50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
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4th - 7th
Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Packet - Comets (Middle School)
In this packet are two expansive reading selections: one is non-fiction (all about comets), the other is fiction (a story about Comet, the Curious Cockapoo). Each selection is followed by a set of literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions to assess comprehension. A writing task and answer keys are also provided.This packet will be great to use for tutoring, homeschooling, reading centers, and for science centers.
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5th - 8th
Sunny by Jason Reynolds: Book Questions
This is a book study packet that corresponds with the book Sunny written by Jason Reynolds. There are questions that go along with each section to check for understanding as well as a ten questions quiz at the end. There is an answer key included!
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5th - 12th, Staff
The Maple Sugar House & The Total Solar Eclipse: a Play/Reader's Theater
~The Maple Sugar House & the Total Solar Eclipse~ copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024Through drama (reader’s theater) learn about:*The gothic genre which consists of mystery, supernatural, and remote settings, fictional.*The maple sugaring process, factual.*The Total Solar Eclipse of 2024.*Includes maps of Maine and the U.S., and parts of Canada, with the path of the Total Solar Eclipse, April, 8, 2024.Suggested for grades 6 on up. ~Spring~Environmental Science~ Informative Dram
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6th - 9th
*Interactive Countdowns* |Spring Theme| Print. Laminate. Celebrate!
❇Spring theme includes 14 different counters (1-10) for endless countdown possibilities and occasions❇✨Highest Quality PDF (CMYK) for printing✨✨All files include separate pieces, and two sizes for optional customizing of your countdown✨✨Bonus SVG Files for all counters for use with cutting programs/machines✨(Use is optional, regular print files are included)✨★Upon purchase you will receive a zipped (compressed) folder containing both SVG and PDF file formats ★❇Background❇We all know how hard tho
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Myths of the Zodiac with Terrific Comprehension Questions too!
Do you want your students to read some GREAT Greek myths about the stories behind the constellations and zodiac signs? Then this is the product that you need! Great Greek myths for all of the zodiac signs, written in kid friendly language, to keep your students interested and enthusiastic about reading them!Included in this product are:- Myths for each of the zodiac signs/constellations- Anchor Chart: "What is a Myth?"- Written response comprehension questions for each myth that require stude
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4th - 8th
The Old Willis Place Literature Circle questions
The Old Willis Place by Mary Downing Hahn. I created these questions to accompany one of my favorite stories. The students love the book and I love the fact that they like trying to figure out the ending to the story. One of the favorites in my classroom. I hope you will find this helpful.
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4th - 8th
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Telescopes, EMS, space exploration, galaxies - Jigsaw activity & answers
A ready-to-go lesson on space telescopes, space exploration of galaxies & their relationship with EMS! Included are the James Webb, Hubble, Kepler, Fermi Gamma Ray & Chandra X-Ray Telescopes. Jigsaw puts a fun spin on the traditional comprehension worksheets allowing them to practice their collaboration skills whilst also working on important synthesising and analysis skills.This resource includes 2 pages of informational text for students to gain understanding about the relationship be
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Astronomy/Space GROWING Bundle
Epic of Gilgamesh (Abridged and Simplified): Discussion Prep, Reading Roundtable
This simplified version of the Epic of Gilgamesh is perfect for teaching one of the earliest narratives in the world! This version is very short and gives the highlights, allowing the students to still INFER much about the world of Ancient Mesopotamia. Read this and discuss in an Ancient History unit, or just start the year with the first fictional work in the world. Whippoorwill Humanities’s Short Story Reading Roundtables are a Literature Circle and skills-based independent activity, homewor
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7th - 10th
Note Taking Graphic Organizer #1
This packet begins with suggestions for taking notes, using a graphic organizer, and writing. Included here is a graphic organizer for taking notes while reading a book. There are 4 identical pages to make printing easier The graphic organizer includes 7 questions with a space for page number(s) and notes as well as a lined space for a chapter summary. The questions focus on how the characters are thinking, making predictions, and making connections to the readers lives. This can be easily used
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4th - 7th
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Science Fiction: Twilight Zone To Serve Man
To use this product present a clip of the Twilight Zones, To Serve Man, then students and I read the story (found online) and then I play the entire show for viewing.
This powerpoint, provides the mini lesson on science fiction. It then transitions to the post questions for "To Serve Man." I use the projector and have scholars practice their restate and answering skills. Each question on the slides are in different colors to help students track their reading.
These questions explore literary
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Scholar Talks - Jigsaw
Google slides to guide students (and teacher) through a jigsaw learning activity. TEXT AND EXPERT QUESTIONS NOT INCLUDED.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Literature Circle Rubric: Meaningful and Constructive Assessment
Are you looking for a way to effectively grade your Literature Circle groups? Well, look no further. This Literature Circle Rubric has been classroom tested and many teachers have found success with the ease of this rubric. The rubric is saved as a Word document so that you can customize the grading scale to fit your needs. Students will now have meaningful and constructive feedback with the use of this Literature Circle Rubric.
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4th - 7th
Fahrenheit 451 Independent Investigation Packet: 8 Weeks, Story Wheel
OverviewThis is a themed independent investigation packet. You should read the novel and use these sheets to guide your students with each homework assignment. Each sheet functions as preparation for a discussion in class the next day, especially the Reading Roundtable. I would suggest using the Roundtable twice, once at the beginning and once again at the end of the novel.The attached vocabulary sheets should be used along the way, and include the sentences used in the novel and a definition. T
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7th - 12th
Space Articles Bundle
This collection is based upon the Britannica School space articles. At the bottom of each sheet is the citation to find the article online that corresponds with that particular worksheet. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about that particular topic. These worksheets can be used with any science curriculum. They can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with each worksheet. They are ready to be
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4th - 7th
Solar System Reader's Theatre- two reading levels
This Reader's Theater is about the Solar System with 10 parts- Narrator and each of the planets. Students will learn the basic information about each planet while expanding their vocabulary and oral language skills.Example text: " Jupiter: Greetings, stargazers! I am Jupiter, the mighty gas giant, the largest of all planets. My swirling storms and enormous size make me a true king of the cosmos. Far beyond me, there's a realm of icy giants - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune." Simpler version: "Jupit
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3rd - 7th
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MS-ESS1-3
Completed Far Far Away - Tom McNeal - Pre-reading Activity & Notes
This is a perfect resource to accompany reading Far Far Away by Tom McNeal. There is a chart for recording fairy tale allusions and complete notes to support comprehension. National Book Award Finalist.
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7th - 9th
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Far Far Away - Tom McNeal - Pre-reading Activity & Guided/Cloze Notes/Key
This is a perfect resource to accompany reading Far Far Away by Tom McNeal. There is a chart for recording fairy tale allusions and guided notes to support comprehension. This is a bundle with the key. National Book Award Finalist.
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7th - 9th
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Ocean Tides Explained - reading and questions
This scientific text explains the motions and gravitational forces of the Sun/Earth/Moon system which results in high tides and low tides, neap tides, spring tides, and the king tide. The questions are all open ended short answer to ensure true understanding.
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5th - 8th
Spiderwick Chronicles Book 3
Study guide for book 3 of the Spiderwick Chronicles. Helps students keep track of what they read and have an understanding of their comprehension
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4th - 7th
Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes Discussion Preparation: Reading Roundtable
Hughes weaves a tight narrative that students can enjoy and use for a few purposes. Inferring life for early 20th century African Americans is one, but this is a story about caring, empathy, and forgiveness in the face of hardship. Whippoorwill Humanities’s Short Story Reading Roundtables are a Literature Circle and skills-based independent activity, homework and student-centered discussion to be done with a given reading. These activities are for those teachers who might be between books, want
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7th - 12th
Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron Discussion Preparation: Reading Roundtable
Whippoorwill Humanities’s Short Story Reading Roundtables are a Literature Circle and skills-based independent activity, homework and student-centered discussion to be done with a given reading. These activities are for those teachers who might be between books, want to read a thematically similar text (Bergeron is great with any dystopian novel!), or just want a quick Homework then Discussion lesson. Assign the sheets for homework, and when the class next meets the students engage in a discussi
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Short Stories and a Reading Roundtable
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