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Common Core RL.6.3 research
September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8
September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Interactive Foldable Research Project Bundle: Book Report, 50 States & Planets
This foldable bundle has been put together for those teachers looking for a new and engaging approach to research projects.These 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Reports come with everything your students will need to create the foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need: plain white paper scissorsglue coloring That’s all! Each resource contains:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your students to understand on their own. Detail
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3rd - 7th
THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
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5th - 9th
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Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)
**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
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5th - 6th
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ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)
This resource is an engaging educational resource focused on México, with a special emphasis on the phonics patterns of 'oi' and 'oy'. Created by Palabras Poderosas, this material is designed to enhance the educational journey with effective and captivating teaching materials.Key Features:Engaging Introduction: The resource begins with an overview of México and sets the phonics focus on 'oi' and 'oy', making it an ideal tool for linguistic development.Comprehensive Resource Description: Detailed
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned
Students learn about China's limit on the number of children a family may have as they read Chu Ju's experiences in this fascinating novel by Gloria Whelan. Whelan's interesting characters and startling events are enfolded as students read about China in the 21st Century. I divided the book into four equal sections of three chapters each. Included in this unit are:- Cover page for students to fill in with information about the book itself, historical information, and a small word search;- Rea
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5th - 8th
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Quick Literature Study
This literature study is short and sweet, just like the novel. It asks students to extend the metaphorical story of Jonathan into real world aspects. There are questions for Part One, Part Two and Part Three that can be differentiated based on student ability - these differentiation strategies are outlined in the lesson plans. As a final project, students are asked to find parallels between the novel and ideas, other documents or biographies. To do this, students must conduct outside research
Grades:
6th - 9th
Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
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5th - 10th
Also included in: WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit
Gary Paulsen takes the reader through a young girl's confrontation with a recurring dream in this novel. I have broken the novel into three parts. Included in this unit:- Focus Questions for every chapter. There are direct questions, True/False and validate with a quote, cause/effect multiple choice, and put into correct sequence. - Word Study worksheets for each of the three parts (A, B, C) including spelling ladders and glossaries for students to complete.- A Word Search page.- Writing
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5th - 8th
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Success with English: Zoo Teaching Resources
The short story Zoo is a science fiction written by Edward Hoch. The story is found in the HMH Into Literature textbook. It is also found online. This unit provides teachers with engaging and informative resources to teach the story. Teaching Resources The resources in the unit include:1. Analyzing the Text (Questions and answers to analyze the story)2. Story Mountains (Graphic organizers to map the plot and summarize the story)3. Compare and Contrast Organizer (A graphic organizer to compare Pr
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6th - 8th
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Characters Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing characters to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about characters in 4 different ways: characters in other media, characters relating to real life, more complicated elements of developing characters across literature, and connections to literary characters in scie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Characters Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Narrative Performance Task - Young Wonders
Young Wonders Narrative Performance Task is guaranteed to engage your students in meaningful ways and inspire them to write and think critically about what they read. This task is aligned beautifully with common core standards and will give your students the opportunity to successfully achieve Common Core Standards.
In this performance task, students will be learning about young people who, because of their actions, are considered to be “wonders”. Before students write a narrative abou
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5th - 8th
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology: 12 Olympians and more
This resource aligns with my study on Greek Mythology Unit, covering the 12 Olympians and some minor Dieties, along with corresponding myths. While there are many resources online, I found that most are not as clean, or child-friendly as I would like. Therefore, I have taken the Greek Myths and made it more appropriate for students.Included are the myths of ZeusHeraHadesPersephoneDemeterPoseidonApolloArtemisAresAthenaDionysusHermesHephestusAphroditeHestia*Now includes DOK Level 1 -4 Questions
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6th - 10th
Plot Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing plot to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about plot in 4 different ways: plot in other media, plot relating to real life, more complicated elements of plot across literature, and connections to literary plots in science and social studies content.Check out the P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Plot Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Monologue Preparatory Research and Close Reading
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! has become an iconic text for middle school students to practice a realm of skills--research, literary analysis, drama, creativity, and more. The issue is determining how to help students down the right path in preparing for their monologue delivery on the character they have chosen...what is important for them to find amidst all the research? What will really help them perform well and confidently, versus worksheets of busy work? This editable document is a great pla
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6th - 8th
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Counting by 7s & Rain Reign: A Comparison
Two great novels, two talented authors, two best-selling books, two strong characters with diagnoses... Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin have A LOT in common! Created as an independent study, this guide can be used for single students or for an entire class!In this comparison study, students will compare and contrast the plots of the novels, the two main characters, the two diagnoses of the main characters, and perspectives on current research involving gif
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reading Strategy Tracking Sheets
These graphic organizers can be used by students while reading to track observations and thinking. They will help students begin to analyze, synthesize, summarize, critique, infer, predict, visualize, make connections, and ask questions.
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3rd - 8th
The Storyteller's Beads Learning Activity Packet
The Storyteller's Beads, by Jane Kurtz, is set in Ethiopia, and features two characters, from very different backgrounds who meet on a dangerous journey. They need to overcome prejudices in order to survive their escape. This activity packet includes vocabulary study, multiple narrators, making inferences, internet research, text-to-self examples, justifying answers by finding evidence in the text, comparing and contrasting characters using a Venn diagram, writing summaries, making predictions
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5th - 8th
Essential Reading Skills and invaluable Writing Practice (A)
The core reading and writing skills are represented and assessed in these two engaging and original readings, one narrative and one informational. There is no longer any need to search for material that covers all the assessed skills with evidence based questions because here it is! Each passage contains 20 multiple-choice, evidence based questions and two writing prompts. Enjoy! The readings have been "kid-tested" and are sure to please! (C) 2019 by LA on a Mission
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5th - 10th
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The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide
The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, a 2021 JLG Gold Standard Selection, is an upper middle-grade fantasy novel that explores issues around power, privilege, and social justice. Use this guide to facilitate meaningful conversations and deepen the reader’s engagement around the issues, or power, politics, social structure, and class structure. The questions and extension activities are designed to prompt middle school readers to explore the world of the book as well as their own lives ex
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4th - 8th
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