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7th grade Back to School science literature circle pdfs
Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence
Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
Grades:
6th - 12th
Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension that reviews Mitosis and Meiosis. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - genetics and cellular reproduction unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article also includes diagram and examples. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinf
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5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Literature Circle Roles - Detective Themed
Your students will love literature circles with this detective theme.
This product includes:
The following 5 detective themed literature circle roles:
1. Word Detective
2. Sketch Artist
3. Text Detective
4. Debriefer
5. Dispatcher
* Getting started directions
*Job description posters and recording forms
*Accountable Talk Magnifying glass
*Badges for students to wear
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Annotation Bookmarks with Collaborative Conversation Starters
Close reading assistance, great for K - 12th grade, bookmarks, collaborative conversation frames, common core aligned, reading informational text, reading literature, listening and speaking.
Print and copy double sided for students to use as they are annotating text. Laminate to make them last longer!
Grades:
K - 12th
Library Book Display decor and reading promotion signs
Library Book Call Outs are the perfect way to promote, advertise, and call attention to any library book! They are eye-catching inside books on display, perfect for holidays ("New Year, New Book!"), and other library celebrated events such as Banned Books Week! Printed with colorful, neon paper; these signs are sure to catch the attention to any student walking by.Do you ever find yourself pointing a book out to a student and saying "ooh, this one has a GREAT ending!" or "That's one of my favori
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Small Group Toolkit | Teacher Resource | Data Collecting
Small group toolkit for all grades to change the way you plan for small groups, make it easier, more organized, and consolidate your data collection!There are so many fabulous resources in this small group kit! Planning and executing small group instruction can be incredibly stressful for teachers. It adds another layer of responsibility and planning, and letās face it, we do a lot of work! This resource takes ALL of the planning and organization to another level, and makes it SO much easier fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Ā Reading Teacher Toolkit Resource Bundle! | ELA Teacher Essentials
Middle Grades Genre Posters - Middle School Genre Posters
Looking for middle grades back to school reading posters for middle school genres? These 28 editable middle grades genre posters are perfect for your classroom library displays! Each poster features three purposefully-selected example texts! This diverse set features current bestsellers, our favorite award-winners, and texts written by multicultural authors such as Pam MuƱoz Ryan, Fredrick Douglass, Malala Yousafzai, Sandra Cisneros, Jaqueline Woodson, and other influential figures. The set can
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Elements of a Story Anchor Charts | Reading Posters
18 Different Posters for Elements of a Story! FUN, COLORFUL, & SIMPLE!All posters are included in color and black & white! These are fantastic to use for a number of ways:reference posters around the roomanchor chartsinteractive notebook insertsfolder insertsprojectsnovel studiesin tandem with graphic organizerssmall groupswhole- group instructionmini- lessonsAnd so much more!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in:Ā Kindergarten Back to School Literacy Resource Bundle NO PREP!
Tom Gates Back to school Reading Unit
Have you ever wanted to have your English learners actually read a book in English? Engage your students for Back To School with this challenging reading lesson! Your Tom Gates Unit in detail:This is a complete book companion for your students. You will find many activities to use the Brilliant World of Tom Gates in your ESL-EFL classroom with great success.Content:1.Step 1: DiscoverObserveReadWatchThink about it (x2)Task 1: design a character bookmark2.Step 2: LearnReadReadWatch & listenThi
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Higher Order Thinking and Comprehension - The Six Thinking Hats
de Bono's six thinking hats are used to support critical thinking and higher order comprehension. Explicit questions are provided for each of the six thinking hats, to support students to think deeply about the text, "The Lorax" by Dr Seuss. Students work in small co-operative groups to discuss key issues in the text. The resource builds on accountable talk, critical literacy and philosophical inquiry.
This resource is for personal/classroom use only and is not to be distributed further. Mul
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Figurative Language Bulletin Board - BOHO
Figurative Language Bulletin Board - quick print on cardstockFigurative Language Reference Sheet 2 Bulletin Board Lettering Options2 Poster Design Options Also see my Figurative Language Flipbook & Reference Sheet, my Boho Rainbow Writing Process Posters, and my Boho Citing Evidence Bulletin.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Retro Classroom Decor // Groovy 70's Themed Classroom Decor Calendar
Groovy Classroom Decor / 70's Themed Retro Classroom Decor Calendar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One for the retro vintage lovers of the world, this groovy 70's themed calendar will help you get your classroom looking super organised and zen for the new school year!This groovy classroom decor calendar comes in two font options and includes a mini 'Today is..' calendar activity that is a perfect morning routine for budding littl
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Ā Boho Retro Classroom Decor Bundle // calming classroom decor
6th Grade Substitute Plans Ready to Go- All About Avalanches and Snow
Snow Days!! These Snow Worksheets are a perfect for unit study, substitute lesson or for learning at home lesson.**Digital pdf file included to use with your favorite pdf annotation application (Like Noteability)Say it with me: snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!!!!!Don't we all LOVE Snow Days?Trying to get kids to focus when those precious flakes are drifting through the air is like attempting to catch a rainbow with a butterfly net- impossible. My secret? Use snow as a catalyst for learning!Th
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Camping Theme Just Right Book Posters!
{Camping Theme, Just Right Book, Five Finger Rule, Posters, Reading, Back to School}
These cute CAMP THEME posters will help assist students in choosing a Just Right Book. These posters are perfect for display on a bulletin board. This set includes: a Too Hard, Too easy, Just Right, title page and a Five Finger Rule Poster.
Each poster includes guiding questions to help students determine which book is just right for them. I have these displayed in my classroom and students are constantly ref
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Grades:
1st - 7th
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Weather News Segment PBL (5 student job packets, 25 lesson plans)
Project Description:Check out our final product: 3rd- Grade Student-run Weather ReportIn this project, students engage in investigation and observation of the weather to create a student run weather forecast. They work together as a group to collect data, research weather patterns, temperature, make observations of local weather and weather related news. Students reflect and engage in conversations about how weather impacts our daily lives. Students consider factors such as how we should prepare
Teaching Through Inquiry: An Overview of Questions
Questions come in so many different types we can easily get lost when choosing them. We need good questions for discussion, for exams, for reading and writing strategies. I took all the notes and books I had about questions and reduced the core ideas into this one page. I find it useful for myself but can also give it to students to use as a tool to generate their own questions for discussions, projects, research, or writing assignments. It is written in accessible language, so it should work at
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6th - 12th
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A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga - Novel Study Guide - Book Companion - Space
Teaching literature through A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga will be thought-provoking and thorough. This no-prep novel study, about a rover being built and sent to Mars, includes vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in manageable chunks for your students.Clear student directions make this novel study easy for students to work on independently. Leave it with a substitute teacher and your students will keep reading the text to better understand the characters, science, STEM, and adventures
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Ā Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space
A Journey for Climate Action Explore Earth's Environment & Biodiversity
This is a comprehensive PDF resource, "Green Wonders: A Sustainable Journey for Climate Action," designed to ignite curiosity and inspire action on World Environment Day. Each keyword represents a fascinating aspect of our planet, from biodiversity to renewable energy, carefully crafted to engage and educate students of all secondary/elementary ages.SUITABLE for WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY! How It Can Be Used in the Classroom:- Engaging Lessons: Each keyword provides a springboard for engaging lesson
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6th - 9th
Magma Matters A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes Earth Science
"Magma Matters: A Fiery Tale of Compare and Contrast Among Volcanoes" takes readers on an epic journey through the contrasting experiences of individuals living near volcanoes. From the allure of breathtaking landscapes to the perils of volcanic eruptions, this educational essay explores the risks and rewards of volcanic environments in an easy going way!Pupils can learn valuable lessons about geological phenomena, cultural perspectives, and risk management strategies, making it an ideal resourc
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7th - 10th
"Coconut Crescendo: A Nutty Ode for World Coconut Day Poem September 2nd!"
Unlocking Coconut Wonders:This poem marks the magnificence of coconuts in line with World Coconut Day on September 2nd. It takes readers on a journey through the tropical realms where coconuts reign supreme, highlighting their versatility, cultural significance and natural beauty.For Students and Teachers:This poem serves as a captivating educational tool for students and teachers alike. Students can explore the rich imagery and language of the poem to learn about the many uses and attributes of
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5th - 9th
"The Thing About Jellyfish" novel study
"The Thing About Jellyfish" is a superb novel on friendship, choice and consequence, and self-discovery. This novel study looks through the lens of the scientific method, as the book is divided into sections of the scientific method. It's great way to integrate science into an ELA unit. This also includes a test for after finishing the novel.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Study Guide
- Do you need a study guide for the inspiring, true story of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)?- This resource will guide your students and hold them accountable for reading the book.- This resource comes with standards and suggestions for the teacher, 2 to 3 questions per chapter, answer keys, and a mini-poster of William's actual windmill.- Check out the preview to see if The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind study guide is right for you.Related Resourcesā Middle School Science H
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6th - 9th
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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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Grades:
5th - 8th
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