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8th grade Common Core RH.6-8.5 literature circles
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, the History of September 11th nonfiction readings and extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project choice board, and essays will all provide opportunities for your stu
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7th - 9th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel Study
The Starfish Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Starfish by Lisa Fipps. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 4-WEEK unit. The the literary analysis resources, vocabulary resources, and assessments will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIA
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7th - 8th
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The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key
45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
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6th - 9th
Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Grenade by Alan Gratz. With over 125+ 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, WWI Pacific Theater readings and extension activities, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also pro
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7th - 9th
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GATE Themed Literature Circle Jobs
This is a set of GATE Icon frames that utilizes depth and complexity within lit circle jobs.You may also enjoy my Depth and Complexity/Content Imperative Class Cards I sell as well:Depth and Complexity & Content Imperative Icon CardsKEYWORDS: GATE icons, Literature circles, Lit Circle jobs
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3rd - 12th
Number the Stars & The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (YA Novels) Chapter Questions
115+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on Number the Stars, a Newbery Honor Award Winner by Lois Lowry and The Boy In the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne. These historical fiction novels are perfect for a middle school or lower high school classroom. They offer quick reads with tangible, real experiences and characters to help students understand World War II Europe. Use these resources to guide disccusions in class or for compreh
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6th - 9th
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Nonfiction Readings, Activities
The nonfiction close readings will open new perspectives to your students about the First Nations of North America. With a particular focus on groups that inhabited the present-day United States, the articles will provide background knowledge about the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of indigenous tribes. Students will learn about the First Nations prior to European contact as well as examine important issues that have been relevant si
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
Grenade by Alan Gratz WWII Pacific Theater Readings, Activities, Project
World War II’s Pacific Theater often receives less attention when studying the global conflict. Yet, it played a pivotal role in the War and events in the Pacific Theater dramatically shaped the post-War global order. The readings, activities, and project provide a comprehensive set of materials to help students understand the Pacific Theater, a complex yet critical topic for helping students develop an expansive view of world history. With these resources, students will engage in a range of act
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (YA Novel) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
65+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing John Boyne's novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. In total, more than 130 chapter context questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this deeply affecting coming of age tale of life on two sides of the fence. Follow Bruno and Shmuel as they navigate war, loss, friendship, and loneliness. Let us help guide your class discussions and save you valuable ti
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6th - 9th
The Radium Girls (Young Reader Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
80+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Kate Moore's book, The Radium Girls. In total, nearly 200 chapter context questions/critical thinking questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this inspiring tale of standing up to corporations for what is right. Let us save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit! Discussion will be a breeze with our chapter by chapter
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7th - 10th
A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO Google Slide Historical Background Intro maps, photos
PURPOSE: This GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. BL-5.0* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: pl
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4th - 12th
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Read Aloud Intro A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO, Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. BL-5.0* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: pl
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4th - 12th
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Out of the Dust: Chapter Questions & Answer Key (Karen Hesse) Dust Bowl
45 PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on the John Newbery Medal Award winning Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. It is is the perfect for middle and lower high school students to access this pivotal moment in American History (the Dust Bowl) and life in the Heartland of America during the Great Depression. Follow the story of Billie Jo Kelby in this historical fiction novel composed in poetry format and based on true events. Use thes
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5th - 8th
In the Heart of the Sea (Young Readers' Edition) Chapter Questions & Key
70+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on In the Heart of the Sea (Young Readers' Edition). The perfect adaptation for middle and lower high school students to access this influential period of maritime and historical importance. Use for comprehension and review during in class reading, an independent book study, or simply to guide class discussions. My students love reading about the completely true survival story of the whalesh
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6th - 9th
World War II First Person Narrative Reading & Questions Christmas Story (Google)
World War Two (II) First Person Narrative Story with Questions. In this true first person narrative story, put your students in the shoes of 18 year old WWII solider, Paul Tramble. Paul was shot down in the Adriatic Sea in the middle of World War II. He tells his story in this short, but informative text that covers his time before the incident, his time in the water with his fellow soldiers, and finally, being rescued on Christmas Day. Students will read the text then will answer factually and
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: U.S. History World War II & The Cold War Unit Plan
Social Justice Unit
This cross curricular literacy unit is designed to help students access further information about race and racism throughout American history. It is designed to help students in an ELA class develop nonfiction text skills while reading the book Stamped: A Remix by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi; however, students do not have to read this book in order to complete this unit. Students could read other fiction or nonfiction texts that focus on US History. Students will also develop their knowle
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7th - 9th
Starfish by Lisa Fipps Informational Texts & Activities
The Starfish informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about the subjective way beauty standards developed in history and their evolution and impact to this day. More importantly, they build knowledge about self-acceptance and affirm all body types. As they do, the articles explain the factors, such as media, that shape perceptions of beauty. Combined with a reading of Starfish, the informational texts will provide students with numerous opportunities to synthesize these topics thr
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel Study
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Photos Maps Music
" Rich in historical background and perfect for book introduction!"PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. This product is ideal for preparing READ ALOUD, LITERATURE CIRCLES, or BOOK CLUBS.GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the background of the novel by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: who
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4th - 12th
Also included in: 3 novel HISTORICAL CONTEXT : Number Stars, Single Shard, Roll of Thunder
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO to ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY: Photos & Maps
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. BL 5.7GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: Pleas
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4th - 12th
Literature Circle Jobs Worksheets - Digital Version
Looking for a way to create opportunities for collaboration, discussion, and interest while also getting students to read literature? The perfect way to accomplish this is through literature circles! With literature circles, each student has a role and is responsible for one aspect of the small group discussion. With everyone fulfilling their role, what results is a dynamic, lively, and engaging discussion! What’s Included This resource is in a DIGITAL version and includes FIVE literature circle
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4th - 8th
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Middle School Nonfiction Passage w/ Questions: Rome's Gladiators
This nonfiction reading passage is accompanied by comprehension questions, academic vocabulary with a review and quiz, and a context clues assignment. It will assist students in mastering skills such as inference, text evidence, purpose, and tone. It is a print-and-go resource that requires no preparation and is aligned with Common Core standards. Subtopics:Rome's Period of Kings The EtruscansThe Roman Republic The Roman Empire The Colosseum’s GladiatorsThe Colosseum’s Beast FightersThe End of
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7th - 8th
The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain - Reader Response Questions
Picture books are great for upper elementary too! This resource provides higher level reader response and/or discussion questions for Peter Sis' book, The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain. A story of memories told in illustrations and diaries, this picture book is perfect to pair with informational articles or implement into a history lesson about the Cold War and Berlin Wall. This resource includes high level, open ended questions, and vocabulary practice.
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5th - 8th
Connection to Literature: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Discuss this passage from Uncle Tom’s Cabin & The reaction to the novel with a small group of your classmates. Identify words and phrases that help the reader understand Tom’s emotions and sympathize with him. Then answer the questions.
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6th - 8th
Also included in: US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
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