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7th grade study skills british history literature circles
The War that Saved My Life, 2016 Newbery Honor Book
Set in 1940 in London, England. War is breaking out as Hitler's Nazi forces begin their deadly march to seize control over Europe. But that is not the only war in 10-year-old Ada’s life. Abuse, pain, and isolation have been her constant companions. Will she be successful in joining the British children who are being evacuated to the countryside before Hitler's troops invade? This profound historical fiction story puts an unforgettable face on the Battle of Britain during World War II.The 76-
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5th - 8th
Eureka! A Story of the Goldfields by Mark Wilson - 6 Eureka Stockade Worksheets
This resource is a seven page PDF document of worksheets and activities for students to complete based on the book Eureka! A Story of the Goldfields by Mark Wilson. This document contains six worksheets for students. The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions and research activities. There is also a QR code activity that takes students to a video with more information about the Eureka
Grades:
4th - 7th
NEW! Europe Geography — Can the UK Rejoin the European Union After Brexit?
Engage your students in this European Union and Brexit lesson. This resource is designed to help your students learn and explore the pros and cons of Brexit. Students will cooperatively read about the European Union and Brexit. They will write a letter to the European Union or the United Kingdom based on role cards that provide different scenarios of the U.K. requesting or being asked to rejoin the European Union. OBJECTIVES: The learner will understand the purpose of the European Union.The lear
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7th - 12th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments SUPER Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
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 Boy at the Back of the Class Novel Study
A story that celebrates the power of kindness. It will make you laugh and cry as you read this very honest story about the life of a refugee escaping war-torn Syria. How can we be friends and make a difference in someone’s life? SummaryThere used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy--he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't tal
Grades:
4th - 10th
*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
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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The Vikings
"The Vikings" Copyright Betty J. White, 2023, popular science writer Included in this resource…Learn about: -Facts about the Vikings, their homelands, runes, rulers, and mythology.-Maps of the Nordic homelands.Suggested for grades 9 on up.-Includes, “Asgard”, a game…Play a game on the Easel Assessment, where the players try to reach “Asgard” (based on what you have learned from this resource).
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7th - 10th
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
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Multimodal Unit: Text - Movie - Historical Themes in Literature
Overview5 Classes with 4 homework assignments used to discuss Kipling and British Imperialism. This multimodal unit uses a short story, a poem, a movie, and non-fiction literary and historical analysis to teach how to interpret a story for symbolism and compare that story’s themes across media. Materials IncludedPDF Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by KiplingHistorical and Literary analysis PDFsVideo link to Chuck Jones’s Rikki-Tikki-TaviWhippoorwill Notation Sheet - be sure to allow your students to fill this
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7th - 12th
A Modest Proposal Presentation and Study Guide
Looking for an incredibly thought provoking topic? How about Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal. That's right! The letter Swift wrote suggesting upper class citizen consume the children of the lower classes is a great way to teach satire and engage students in meaningful discussion in the process.
This lesson comes with a twelve-slide presentation, the full text of A Modest Proposal, and a study guide with an answer key!
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7th - 12th
The Night We Made The Flag by Carole Wilkinson Worksheets - Eureka Stockade
This resource is a five page PDF document of worksheets and activities for students to complete based on the book The Night We Made The Flag - A Eureka Story by Carole Wilkinson and illustrated by Sebastian Ciaffaglone. There are four worksheets for students in this resource.The worksheets include comprehension questions, vocab activities and reflection activities. All four pages are for student use.This book is an excellent resource to use when learning about the Eureka Stockade.Education Austr
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4th - 7th
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
The Great Trouble -- Multiple Choice Test
This is a 25 multiple choice question test on The Great Trouble: A Mystery in London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel by Deborah Hopkinson. Both Word and Pdf documents are included for your editing purposes. This test will not evaluate ELA standards, but it will tell you which of your students comprehended the novel. I try to make the majority of my questions "how" or "why" questions, along with quote identification, so that they are not too basic.How I Do Homework/ Independent Reading: For
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3rd - 8th
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Famous Authors: Charles Dickens Quote Posters
Decorate your classroom with these engaging and inspirational quote posters featuring the famous author Charles Dickens! These are perfect for a Victorian era unit or a unit specifically on Dickens himself. Display them on a bulletin board or all over your classroom to inspire students while they work. You can also use these posters as stations for a read and respond to the quote activity!This pack comes with 8 quotes in 3 different print sizes (8x10, A4, and A3).How do I print?You can print you
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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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The Eureka Stockade by Alan Boardman and Roland Harvey - Worksheets
This resource is a two page PDF document of worksheets and activities for students to complete based on the book The Eureka Stockade by Alan Boardman and illustrated by Roland Harvey.The first page features comprehension questions and a fact matching activity. The second page is a sequencing activity of the events based on the information provided in the book.This book is an excellent resource to use when learning about the Eureka Stockade.Education Australia has other resources available for pu
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Grades:
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
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