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Balanced literacy Common Core RI.7.8 resources
Reading INFORMATIONAL TEXT Printables: Worksheets and Tests Grades 7-8
This collection of worksheets and quizzes pairs perfectly with my Interactive Notebooks for Informational Text. These worksheets are perfect for practicing informational text skills whether you use my interactive notebooks or not! Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics! **Grades 7-8 Version** Level CPurchase the differentiation bundle here.For each of the 14 lessons, there is a 20-item practice, followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in fo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Practice & Assess Reading Informational Text: Differentiation BUNDLE!
Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Literacy Stations
An entire year's worth of middle school literacy stations. There are eight stations total. I do two full rotations per grading period so there are a total of 64 different activities in this package. We meet once a week in stations and students complete two stations on that day. They spend about twenty minutes in each station before rotating to the next station. Station rotation orders are also included. Stations included are: word work, read aloud, read independently, learn independently, techn
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5th - 8th
Guided Reading: Within, Beyond, and About the Text Questions By Genre
Whether you are new to teaching guided reading or a seasoned pro, there is something in this product that will help you become a better teacher of reading. About this product:-This resource is separated by genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, and Nonfiction.-Each section includes:*Three pages of discussion questions (Within the Text, Beyond the Text, and About the Text). Within the Text questions cover Word Solving, Summarizing, and Fluency. Beyond the Text qu
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4th - 8th
Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Response (6-8)
What is the purpose of this resource?Thinking critically about reading and articulating thoughts through writing is something students should be doing frequently. Reading response for English Language Arts teachers is like double dipping because students are sharing their thinking about reading through written words. It is an authentic snapshot of where students are at in their comprehension of a fiction or nonfiction text. It also gives students a chance to write without the pressure of writing
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6th - 8th
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Targeted Skill Practice and Intervention: RI5.8, RI6.8, & RI7.8 (Argument/Claim)
Targeted Skill Practice and Intervention: RI5.8, RI6.8, & RI7.8 - Learning How to Identify and Make Strong Arguments/Claims with Support and Reasoning
This grade 5, 6, and 7 ELA unit is designed to teach students how to analyze a text or piece of media and determine an argument and claim that can be made from the text piece. Students are then required to support the claim with solid reasoning and evidence form the text or media piece. Students examine court cases, commercials, ads, and art
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5th - 7th
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First Thanksgiving Lesson Kit + Activities | Exploring Different Points of View
This lesson is designed to take at least 90 minutes, either in one block of time or two separate 45-minute blocks. The extension activities included could easily take this core lesson to a week-long mini-unit.Focus on critical thinking skills and exploring various points of view on the popular topic of the first Thanksgiving. This multi-grade lesson plan comes complete with extension activities and a resource guide. What really happened at the very first Thanksgiving? Look at accounts from the E
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt - Read and Write the Room Bundle
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the fact cards around the room and your students hunt, read, write, and learn all about Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, mummies, and King Tut. The cards can also be used as a word wall. Included are: Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt The Mummies of Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt King Tut-Ancient Egyptian History Scavenger HuntAncient Egyptian Animals Scavenger Hunt stude
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4th - 7th
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Middle School Reading Formative Standard Tracker use with ixl.com - Editable
If you use ixl.com this tracking system will help you easily track student level, class level, and grade level data. Focusing on infortmational and literature essential standards, you can make sure to track your student's progress towards these standards. This kit includes:Student Tracking SheetClass Level Tracking Sheetixl.com recommended skills for assessmentMonthly TrackerIntervention recommendationsIf you are a new teacher or new to data collection, this is an easy way to track your studen
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6th - 9th
Abby Sunderland 7th Grade Cornell Notes Activities (Article,Editorial,Interview)
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 1) about Abby Sunderland and her solo sailing voyage. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing. It is comprehensive to include activities for:“Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life” by Paul HarrisEditorial "Ship of Fools" by Joanna Weiss“Was Abby Too Young To Sail" TV News Interview by Harry Smith, CBS NewsE
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7th
“Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” Notes *eLearn
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 4) “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” by John F. Kennedy. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing.Essential Question: Is space exploration worth the risk?Collection Objective: Write an essay in which you discuss both the benefits and risks of space travel and evaluate whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Suppor
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7th
“Why Exploring the Ocean Is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap” Cornell Notes *eLearning
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 4) “Why Exploring the Ocean Is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap” by Philippe Cousteau. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing.Essential Question: Is ocean exploration worth the risk?Collection Objective: Write an essay in which you discuss both the benefits and risks of space travel and evaluate whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Support your pos
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7th
Understanding Euphemisms, Ambiguities, and Twisted Wording in Nonfiction
Spin-doctoring, the purposeful twisting of words to manipulate nonfiction readers, can create dangerous propaganda for minds unaccustomed to critical analysis of word choices. We must teach 6th- through 9th-grade students to read critically and be on the lookout for subtly injected points-of-view in nonfiction and misleading "facts."
This lesson, in the form of a ready-to-use handout, takes a humorous approach to verbal manipulation by first presenting a funny retelling of a criminal's history
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6th - 9th
CORNELL FOCUS NOTES “Dump” & “How Things Work” 7th Collections *eLearning
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 5) “Dump” by X. J. Kennedy & “How Things Work” by Gary Soto. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing.Essential Question: How much is enough?Collection Objective: Write an editorial essay in which you discuss how much is enough. In a disposable world, is it greed or need that compels us to always want more?Included in the Cornell Notes sectio
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7th
Nonfiction Text Structures
Nonfiction Text Structures(distance learning compatible)Students will analyze nonfiction/expository texts with ease using these 10 Nonfiction Text Structures Graphic Organizers in vibrant colors or black and write. This text structures product can also be used when students are organizing their own nonfiction/expository writing, putting ideas to into the text structures graphic organizers. PDF and Google Drive compatible, this product is made for face-to-face, distance learning and/or the hybrid
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Not Grade Specific
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Video Gaming: Thematic E.L.A. unit (Little to No Prep Unit!)
This is roughly a 7 day thematic unit that explores the topic of video gaming. Activities will allow students to learn about the history of video gaming, the benefits and drawbacks of video gaming, as well as may interesting facts about this fascinating industry that impacts the lives of students on a daily basis. In this unit students will read and respond to graphs and charts, read multiple high level and engaging articles, tackle text dependent questions, create infographics and propaganda re
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6th - 8th
Hit It out of the PARCC! Book 5, Grade 7
PARCC, another and newer acronym for an old idea: testing, should have motivational, engaging preparatory material that students find relevant and teachers find academically useful, so that is exactly what you will find in this workbook of mine!
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7th
7th Grade “Living in the Dark” by Cheryl Bardoe Cornell Note Template *eLearning
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 4) “Living in the Dark” by Cheryl Bardoe. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing. Essential Question: Is ocean exploration worth the risk?Collection Objective: Write an essay in which you discuss both the benefits and risks of space travel and evaluate whether the benefits outweigh the risks. Support your position with evidence from the texts. B
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7th
Article Analysis Templates
This product contains 20 no prep article analysis printable worksheets and graphic organisers which can be used in conjunction with news/current events articles. They can be used either as part of a class project, independent research projects, or to aid in reading comprehension. Having previously undertaken award-winning research around home education and digital technologies (UK/USA), I now draw both from my undergraduate and master’s degrees to author books on education (UK/USA), create prod
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Not Grade Specific
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Critical Thinking & COVID-19
This activity focuses on the current COVID pandemic, offering students real, tangible information through a hands-on critical thinking activity. With the ease of access to information or misinformation, it’s important to arm our students with the tools they require to understand and share facts, not fear.Students will think critically, formulate their own opinions and develop their own conclusions.This activity guides students on how to use a KWL Chart to:Analyze and make connections between inf
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3rd - 8th
“Always Wanting More from I Want That!” 7th gr. Cornell Focus Notes *eLearning
This is a Cornell Notes companion for texts in the 7th grade Collections book (Collection 5) “Always Wanting More from I Want That!” by Thomas Hine. I have given you complete viewing of the exact pages you will receive in the file you are purchasing.Essential Question: How much is enough?Collection Objective: Write an editorial essay in which you discuss how much is enough. In a disposable world, is it greed or need that compels us to always want more?Included in the Cornell Notes section: cit
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7th
7th Grade Reading Workshop/Conferring Record Sheets
Welcome to an easy way to keep notes during reading conferences! These simple note-taking sheets will keep you organized during reading workshop. Write or type in your comments when meeting with students. You have the option of using note sheets with standards listed for your convenience or simple note sheets that allow you to add your own target. Compatible with Google Drive and digital notebook apps such as GoodNotes! The documents are set up with a class page with links to each student's note
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7th
Also included in: Middle School Reading Workshop/Conferring Record Sheets BUNDLE
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