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Common Core RL.8.5 research
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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"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" Pre-Activity: Research Project
After reading the first chapter of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, I assign this engaging research project for students to understand the background of Indian Reservations before moving forward in the book. In this project, students are journalists and you as the teacher are the editor. You just hired them to create a visual News Story on Indian Reservations. Using my clear and specific outline and rubric, students will research important events that led to the establishment of
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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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:Â WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
Inspiration - Reading, Writing and Jotting down Ideas.
These activities and lessons help students to see the important place reading and researching has in helping develop imaginative ideas for creative writing projects. The work involves mixing and matching the names of important authors with the first or last sentences of important works showing that the writer's style is contingent on context and immediate audience; there is also work on creating a premise for a story based on or in opposition to a premise of a work they have read or watched. R
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshops - Inspiration
Lyddie Novel Study Guide
There is also a digital version of this resource in Google Slides if you are looking for a distance learning novel study guide: Lyddie Distance Learning Novel Study Guide. The link to make a copy is on the Table of Contents page of the pdf version.This novel study guide offers a wealth of activities for students reading the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. Included are:- teaching suggestions- possible response journal questions- a rubric for assessing journals- vocabulary for every chapter- c
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7th - 9th
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Exploring Australia - Mini Unit
In this Australia unit, students will focus on exploration integrating History, Geography, Science, Technology, ELA, Art,Math, and Citizenship/SEL lessons. The unit follows the theme of community spirit through developing awareness and involvement. These lessons extend the students' knowledge of text types such as descriptive texts and storytelling. This unit is based around the introduction of Australia as a place and the exploration of Australia’s history, its place in the world, and its rich
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4th - 8th
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Main Idea! Details! Drawing Conclusions! #29: The Little White Colt
Through this semi-autobiographical story about a child, a fear and a young horse, students will hone their skills in main idea, details, drawing conclusions, theme, vocabulary, and others essential to good comprehension. The story is engaging and accessible, is a real page turner, and is accompanied by 25 professionally written, evidence based multiple-choice questions, and 4 writing prompts, for assessment. Your students will love it and learn from it. Mine did! Copyright (C) 2022 by LA on a Mi
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7th - 10th
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
Rappin' English: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of love and sorrow, but Shakespeare's language is a barrier to understanding and appreciation for many students, so here is my Rappin' English rhymed couple poem detailing the plot, characters and themes of the play. The fact that every two lines rhyme makes the poem at once engaging and easy to remember. Once students are familiar with the plot and characters, they are then free to enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's poetry!Copyright (C) 2023 by LA
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7th - 11th
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Poetry Hunt -
After learning about how to distinguish poetry from prose. students will conduct research to find a poem that speaks to them. They will then analyze the poem for structure, figurative language, and imagery, and reflect on their response to the poem. Students practice their research skills, poetry analysis skills, and reflection skills in this activity. You can have students work independently or in groups for this assignment.
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8th - 12th
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Companion Piece to Jack London's The Call of the Wild
58 evidence based multiple-choice questions, representing all seven chapters, creative writing prompts, research essays, plot analysis, character analysis, setting and theme study and varied essay topics are all included in this companion piece to London's famous novel, so you can teach and enjoy the novel with your students while resting assured that their comprehension, writing skills and literary analysis skills are being challenged! (C) 2019 by LA on a Mission
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7th - 11th
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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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