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Women's History Month professional development literature circle microsofts
Hidden Figures by ML Shetterly HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO Photos, Maps, Music
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading introduction, resources & factual historical background context information for Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous nonfiction novel 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: Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Hidden Figures ML Shetterly Prereading Bundle History Intro & Vocab PPT
Three Pennies Lit Log
This is a lit log for Three Pennies by Melanie Crowder.
This book is mostly a realistic fiction about foster care, family life, and adoption. However, there are also short chapters about a Confucius-quoting owl and the development of an earthquake.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences. Other skills are: determine theme/summarize; use text to determine meaning of words/phrases; describe/compare/contrast characters, setting, events; and de
Grades:
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Maya Angelou: Still I Rise
This lesson about Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" was created to enhance your experience in the classroom to another level.It approaches the poem in a complete and immersive way that will keep your pupils interested and with a different view of this poem.This PowerPoint is completely animated, triggered and has all the answers included, it is also editable.This lesson includes:A reading comprehension about the author followed by a "true/false" exercise.A "before reading" speaking activity.Poem: St
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Not Grade Specific
Prof Development-How to Teach a Common Core Literature Study Unit - For Teachers
This easy to use Powerpoint presentation is for teachers. It teaches in a step-by-step manner how to begin a Common Core Literature Study with your students, and even suggests books to start with.
The presentation includes a Response Journal Form for student use. The form supports students as they make Text to Text, Text to Self, and Text to World connections between the books they study.
Teach your students to talk and write about their thoughts and feelings through the use of high-qual
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
I Am Malala - Interactive Read Aloud with Vocabulary Skill Emphasis
This is a part of a text set with the theme "Overcoming Challenges" This is a 10-day plan for a whole class read-aloud, focusing on the skill of vocabulary words. Recommended Materials: -  Yousafzai, M., & McCormick, P. (2016). I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World. New York, NY: Scholastic.- Vocabulary Notebook for each student This book is an autobiography, which means it is a book written by the author about the author’s life.With this book, we will encoun
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Ruby on the Outside Lit Log
This is a lit log for Ruby on the Outside by Nora Raleigh Baskin.
The themes of this realistic fiction are: having a parent in prison, friendship, family, emotions, and honesty. The main focus skills of the lit log is making personal responses. Other focus skills are describing characters and making inferences.
The lit log can be used for reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, literature circle, or read aloud), but can also be used for professional development (
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Sara Lost and Found Lit Log
This is a lit log for Sara Lost and Found by Virginia Castleman. It is a great book. The themes of the book are: survival, foster care, getting adopted, being separated from parents and siblings, sisters, defining family, friends, and mental illness/emotional problems.
This lit log can be used for: (1) a novel study, literature circle, or guided reading, (2) a read aloud, or (3) children and caregivers in foster care, adopted families or residential facilities. The focus skills
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
Maya Angelou: Caged Bird
This lesson about Maya Angelou's "Caged Bird" was created to enhance your experience in the classroom to another level.It approaches the poem in a complete and immersive way that will keep your pupils interested and with a different view of this poem.This PowerPoint is completely animated, triggered and has all the answers included, it is also editable.This lesson includes:A reading comprehension about the author followed by a "true/false" exercise.A "before reading" speaking activity.Poem: Cage
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Betty Before X Student Reading Guide
Student Reading Guide to accompany the novel Betty Before X - Inspired by the Early Life of Betty ShabazzWhat is included in the student reading guide?24 pages of comprehensive questions for each chapterStyle of questions include: true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and free response questionsYou can use these reading guides to track students' comprehension, as homework assignments, as independent work, and more!Need to change a question or want to add your own spin? Make a copy on your Google Dri
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Not Grade Specific
Using Multiple Text Sets in Secondary Classrooms
This presentation was created to showcase how multiple text sets can help a teacher teach difficult concepts and or texts to a wide range of ability levels within a classroom. The presentation also talks about how using multiple text sets can help teachers meet the academic expectations associated with the Common Core State Standards.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Josh the Dragon - A story of Tolerance
I have adapted this story to make it easier for younger children to understand the meaning of the Living Value "Tolerance".
The drawings are my own.
I hope you enjoy this story :-)
Grades:
K - 4th
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Rosa Parks: My Story for Literature Circles
Questions for either a verbal discussion or to be written out in a Reader Response Journal; additional activity ideas. AR Book Level 6.2
Grades:
6th
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CARMEN MARTIN GAITE, activities
Activities to answer with the power point about the Spanish writer Carmen Martin Gaite. Includes some bio and work data. Based on the writers ideas about women students can discuss their own ideas about women´s rights.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
CARMEN MARTIN GAITE, ACTIVIDADES update
Worksheet with activities about the power point on the Spanish writer Carmen Martin Gaite. It includes questions for students to reflect on the role of women and the fight for their rights.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Mindset: Psychology of Success Book Study
This book will guide your through the current research on what personality traits and attitudes create successful people. You will set goals for overcoming obstacles and generate ideas for applying the idea of a growth mindset in your classroom.
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Happiness Advantage Book Study
If you have ever struggled to 'be happy' or if you've ever wondered if the nice guy really does finish last, then you need this book! Shawn Achor covers all of the current research about happiness, health and success in an easy to understand format. You will learn about strategies that ANYONE can use to increase the amount of happiness in your life (and the lives of your students and colleagues).
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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