Middle school Halloween general science literature circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading Strategies

, RL.3.10

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Also included in: Bunnicula, Best Halloween Ever, Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve Novel Study Bundle

Halloween Activity MYSTERY Readers' Theater Fluency Comprehension Inference Fun

Created by

Rachel Lynette

This fun and engaging Halloween "Whodunnit" read aloud is a perfect activity for your students! In this activity, students will learn to become detectives and then use their sleuthing skills to figure out what happened to the magical spell book! With lots of suspects and circumstantial evidence, the students will have to take good notes, make lots of inferences, and think like a real detective in order to solve the mystery! This product was created with upper elementary students in mind, but it

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Literature Circles

Also included in: Reader Theater Solve a Mystery Holiday Activities Readers Theatre Scripts ELA

Mitosis and Meiosis Review Reading Comprehension

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Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

**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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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Halloween, Reading, Spanish

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

Reading comprehension in Spanish | Comprensión lectora en espanol | NO PREP

Created by

With T of Teaching

This MEGA BUNDLE includes all sorts of reading comprehension passages and activities in Spanish. What you will find? More than 140 pages of reading comprehension passages and activities. This resource includes:- 120 general reading passages and activities- 7 Halloween related reading comprehension passages- 7 Thanksgiving related reading comprehension passages- 7 Christmas related reading comprehension passagesI hope you enjoy using these worksheets with your students!!** Looking for more Spanis

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

Endocrine System Reading Comprehension

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**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Endocrine System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforc

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-3

The Best Halloween Ever Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests

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This 94 page book study for The Best Halloween Ever, by Barbara Robinson, contains comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative Common Core-aligned reading response activities, assessments, and much more!You will find this unit to be teacher and student friendly. It contains a wide variety of question types, along with open-ended graphic organizers and unique activities, all carefully crafted for this particular story. Focus standards include setting, character analysis, theme, opi

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: The Best School Year, Halloween, and Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Study Bundle

Bunnicula | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter

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This is a 57 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Bunnicula, by Deborah and James Howe. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole classes,

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.10

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Genes, DNA, Chromosomes Article

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Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great introduction, review or reinforcer about the basics of genes, DNA, and chromosomes - their structures functions within the cell and within the body. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

Protist Reading Comprehensions and Questions

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This packet of protist readings includes readings and reading comprehension and analyses questions about the 4 main protists: Amoebas, Paramecium, Volvox, Euglena. Each Reading is about a page, with about a page of questions. The readings and questions are based on 7th-grade essential standards. The readings are information, interesting, engaging, adn include visual diagrams. They can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR, station activities, etc. Students will enjoy diving into the riv

Subjects:

Activities, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities

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This 104 page book study for Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve, by Mary Pope Osborne, contains comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative Common Core-aligned reading response activities, assessments, and much more!It contains a wide variety of question types, along with open-ended graphic organizers and unique activities, all carefully crafted for this particular story. Focus standards include setting, figurative language, character analysis, theme, opinion writing, and plot.This comp

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.6

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Also included in: Bunnicula, Best Halloween Ever, Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve Novel Study Bundle

Genes, Alleles, Phenotypes, Genotypes Reading Comprehension

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Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis reading comprehension explores genetic This article explores genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application to a genetic unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses ques

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

What Causes the Weather? Reading Comprehension

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This article is a great overview, introduction or review for a Weather and Atmosphere Unit. It especially focuses on the three main things that cause the weather: 1. Heat and the Uneven Heating of the Atmosphere, 2. Air Pressure, Moving Air and Winds, and 3. The Water Cycle. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a page and a half and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for project rese

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Energy Reading Comprehension and Activities

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Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

This is a great comprehensive reading comprehension about energy! it begins with an introduction to energy and moves on to the Law of Conservation of Energy and Energy Conversions/Transformations. It then moves on to the forms of energy - categorization all of the forms under potential energy or kinetic energy. It summarizes mechanical, kinetic, potential, heat/thermal, radiant/light, sound, electrical, nuclear and chemical. The reading is about 2 pages and includes two pages of standards-align

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Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Bunnicula - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments

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This is a 19 page test packet for Bunnicula, by Deborah and James Howe. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.** The book must be purchased separately to be used alongside

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.1

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The Tell-Tale Heart Socratic Seminar

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

Socratic Seminar Materials for Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale HeartA Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call them with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, this student-tested resource was created to

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.6

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Also included in: The Tell-Tale Heart Activity Bundle

Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Reading Comprehension

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This is a reading comprehension about the Respiratory System and the Circulatory System and how they work together to achieve homeostasis within the body. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - body systems unit. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. It is about a page and a half and includes a page and a half of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement. I use the

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Sexual versus Asexual Reproduction Reading Comprehension

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Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis is a reading comprehension comparing and contrasting asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. 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 gr

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-2

Nervous System and the Brain Reading Comprehension

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**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Nervous System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcem

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-3

Female Reproductive System Reading Comprehension

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**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Female Reproductive System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homewor

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-3

The Best School Year, Halloween, and Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Study Bundle

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Halloween, Literature

Save 10% by purchasing this bundle of novel studies for The Best School Year Ever, The Best Halloween Ever, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, written by Barbara Robinson (all novels about the Herdman kids). Combined, they contain 300 pages of Common Core aligned resources. All of these book studies contain comprehension and analysis by chapter, assessments, vocabulary work, and everything else you need to teach Common Core reading skills through three comical and unforgettable stories. Focu

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.6

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Male Reproductive System Reading Comprehension

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**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article is a great overview, introduction, review or reinforcer about the Male Reproduction System. The article is written in friendly and engaging language and includes a diagram. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. I use the article in my body systems unit (7th-grade essential standards). The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-3

Gravity and Friction Reading Comprehension

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Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

This is a reading comprehension about the forces of gravity and friction. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It includes helpful diagrams and visuals. It is about a page and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Reference Points Reading Comprehension

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Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science

This is a reading comprehension introducing reference points and changes in motion. It is aligned to 7th-grade essential standards - forces and motion. The article is written in friendly and engaging language, and provides many real-life, relevant connections and examples. It is about a page long and includes about a page of standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions. The article can be used for literacy groups, individual DEAR or homework reinforcement.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Mutations and Genetic Disorders Article

Created by

Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateThis article explores genetic mutations and genetic disorders. It provides a great real-world application and extension to a genetics unit, which gives students meaning and purpose to their classroom learning. It is exciting and applicable to modern-day science progressions. The article is written in friendly and engaging language. The article is a little more than a page long and includes standards-aligned comprehension and analyses questions.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types: