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7th grade oral communication science literature circles for Google Apps
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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BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)
About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
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4th - 7th
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
Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle
Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain!This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
Ultimate Literature Circle Pack
Resources included:All Graphic Organizers, ready for copyTwo Complete Sample Unit Plans, with suggested durationsIntroductory Google SlideshowWhat Literature Circles are:Literature circles are small, student-led discussion groups centered around a piece of literature. They are designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement with texts, and collaborative learning. In literature circles, students typically read a common text, either a novel, short story, poem, or play, and then come toget
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7th - 10th
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
Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards
Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice, ⭐AVID BUNDLE!⭐✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨DIRE
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4th - 8th
Student-Led Literature Circles
Give your students ownership and freedom over their reading with this interactive literature circle unit. This bundle covers 11+ weeks of instruction, and it includes a suggested unit calendar, connected CCSS, self-assessment tools, digital submission forms, clearly defined roles for each week, and a final project. The main Google Slide presentation features all the instructions for students, and the calendar contains suggestions for success.
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6th - 12th
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Literature Circle Packet
As I got to the end of my honor's class with my juniors, I decided it was time to hand over the reigns and make them the drivers of their own learning. I wanted them to practice their communication skills and to just find the joy in reading again while still applying the standards they've learned to the book... so I created this workbook for them! Every day, the students meet with their groups and read together and discuss. They decide their schedule, pace, and agenda each day. It's so fun check
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6th - 12th
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Aliens from Earth Read Aloud Activities | Google Slides | No Prep
Want to add high-interest non-fiction text into your reading block AND teach science concepts at the same time!? Grab your copy of the text (also seen on Epic!) and get to teaching! This activity pack includes everything you will need to keep your students learning and engaged.To use these activities you will need:Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade other Ecosystems by Mary BattenThis activity pack includes activities for BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading. Including Vocabulary AND
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3rd - 7th
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Mind Mapping Templates - Flexible for any subject
Are you looking for a dynamic and engaging way to help your students organize their thoughts, enhance their creativity, and develop critical thinking skills? These innovative Mind Mapping Templates are designed specifically to foster student choice and creativity while effectively capturing and organizing ideas. The opportunities are endless. Flexible for Any Lesson: Whether you're teaching language arts, science, history, or any other subject, mind mapping templates can be easily integrated int
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1st - 12th
The Last Cuentista Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Activities & STEM Slideshows
An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions, vocabulary resources, and STEM slideshows for use with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera.This super bundle includes a bonus Google doc where all elements are linked in one place. No need to unzip files!Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The resource is editable, so you can pick and choose which sections will work best for you. From Goodreads: The
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4th - 8th
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The Thief Lord Film/Novel Study Super Bundle (Editable)
Click each resource to preview individually.About this Unit & NovelThis bundle a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the novel, The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building, literary analysis & creative writing to argument building and STEM-centered inquiry. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you ca
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4th - 8th
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Song For A Whale Novel Study
This dynamic novel takes readers on a wonderful journey to get a song to a whale that cannot speak to any other whales! This story is written by a sign-language interpreter who incorporates American Sign Language and its culture in a story many students will enjoy! SummaryFrom fixing class computers to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. She is the only deaf person in her school, so many often treat her like she is not very smart. Is anyone listening to Iris? When she le
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3rd - 12th
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Ghosts | Raina Telgemeier | Discussion, Vocabulary, STEM & Mentor Author Study
Extend the cross-curricular reach of your graphic novel study with this editable bundle of resources for use with Raina Telgemeier's GHOSTS. Click each resource to preview.This bundle is included FREE with purchase of the self-paced, online course, Curriculum Comic-ified: A Crash Course for Educators.
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4th - 8th
Co-op Learning DIGITAL Conversation/ Accountable Talk Moves cards SET 1
Both student & adult learners have fun with Talking Chips conversation cards! The structure requires thoughtful participation in discussion, and gives choice as to which thinking stems to use and which order to use. The movable Jamboard "chips" or discussion cards are valuable for both distance learning and in-class - or in PLC- discussions (devices and no printing)! The ready-made Jamboard is based on the Cooperative Learning structure Talking Chips. Student conversation is structured so ev
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Leap Towards Success: Frog Activity Goal Activities
"If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first." - Mark TwainEngage your students in a transformative learning experience with this dynamic lesson focused on goal setting and overcoming challenges! As an experienced high school English teacher dedicated to fostering collaboration and meaningful engagement, I've crafted this lesson to empower students to set meaningful goals and conquer
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6th - 12th
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Circle Activity: Making Meaning of a Text-- A Classroom Discussion
Slides to guide a whole class or small group discussion about any type of text. I have used it in the science classroom using current events. This can be used and adapted for any subject area at the middle school level. There are 5 rounds of guiding questions to promote a guided discussion.
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5th - 9th
QQC Assignment
Directions/prompts to help students process an article or multiple articles or stories that are paired with the instructions. I've used this to spark some curiosity in new units in my room and also extend off of material we'd been working on. Use as part of your in class work, outside of class work, or great for a low pressure task while a substitute is there. I liked pairing them with different News ELA articles or other interesting articles I could find on a topic within my students' reading l
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7th - 10th
Accountable Talk Prompts/ Talk Moves Discussion cards SET 1 Co-op Conversations
The ready to use conversation cards can be used in small groups or PLC discussions, or as part of a cooperative structure (like Talking Chips or Inside/Outside Circle). These activities help put the 'social' in Social Emotional Learning! Student conversation is structured so everyone participates, has choice and options for how they will contribute, and are guided with accountable talk. (Plus, it's fun! ) Both student & adult learners have fun with the guided conversation cards! The paper di
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K - 10th, Staff
Non-Fiction Reading Strategies in Science
This visual 1 pager of 6 different nonfiction reading strategies that can be used in science classes when reading through informational text. It can be glued into students' notebooks and used a reference page for when students are doing annotations in their reading. Making the strategies clear and visible to students help them with their ownership of them and will help them in beginning to use them while they read. Many students struggle with seeing reading as an active instead of a passive proc
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3rd - 9th
Taboo - Guessing GAME - Communication Game for FSL and Core French
Get your students talking with this interactive and collaborative speaking game that has two versions for playing! Students will practice their French Communication Skills and learn to expand their vocabulary in order to give clues describing a hidden image. Play as a whole class or in small groups while having one student turned away from seeing the image. Students then describe the image for their classmate! Options: set a timer and a point is received if the student guesses correctly before t
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1st - 9th
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
Academic Conversation Set | Digital & Printable | Stems, Jobs, Recording Sheets
Fruitful academic discussion and conversation does not happen overnight! If we want our kiddos having deep and meaningful discussions, we need to show them how! This resource is meant to scaffold students into having these meaningful conversations. Included: 12 pages of printable Conversation Stem cardsIn my classroom, I attach the conversation stems to each desk so they are easily accessible to students throughout the day! 8 digital Discussion Post StemsI will be using these during distance le
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2nd - 7th
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