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Close reading Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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American Revolutionary War Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th & 6th Grade
An American Revolutionary War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of the War of Independence whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the followi
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5th - 6th
Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
Ideal for independent, student-directed reading comprehension work!Are you dealing with reluctant, unmotivated, or struggling readers in your upper elementary or middle school ELA classroom? Or are you and your students just tired of the typical mainstream reading texts used in many ELA programs? Then these high-interest "printable/no prep" passages and assessments are the answer in getting your students excited again about reading, to keep them on task and engaged, and to provide them with Comm
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4th - 8th
Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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The Star Spangled Banner & Lift Every Voice and Sing - Black History
Engage your students in a dynamic discussion and analysis of two anthems, "Lift Every Voice & Sing" and "The Star-Spangled Banner". This resource includes: Articles, Website suggestions, Book recommendationsPowerPoint Presentation to accompany all student worksheetsCulturally Responsive Classroom TipsEstablish Discussion NormsGoogle Slides version18 Fillable PDF worksheets:Set Learning Intentions WorksheetPre-analysis worksheetLift Every V
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Black History Bundle
The Bermuda Triangle: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #2
This Common Core-aligned informational reading and assessment on the Bermuda Triangle can be used in Grades 4-7 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, close reading, independent practice, homework, test prep, etc). This is a high interest article that works equally well with either reluctant readers or in the regular classroom! Please download the Preview to see part of the text and ALL the questions included in the printa
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
Reading Comprehension Passage - Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut - Women's History Month
Ancient Egypt's Hatshepsut is naturally interesting and perfect to learn about during Women's History Month. The Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions are focused on the life of Hatshepsut and ancient Egypt during Hatshepsut's reign. Engage students with this high-interest reading passage on one of ancient Egypt's most famous pharaohs, while practicing close reading skills and test prep-type reading comprehension questions. The fun brochure format has differentiated versions and scaffoldin
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5th - 7th
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The Mexican War Analyzing Perspectives for and against the War Critical Thinking
This activity is part of my full Unit bundle for westward movement and expansion! - Check out the bundle and save! - Westward Expansion Full Unit BundleThis lesson has students work in pairs to analyze perspectives relating to the outbreak of the Mexican War. Students categorize the documents, and by doing so, they end up closely reading the words. At end of the lesson, the students discuss who they found the most convincing, and are able to analyze the emotions and evidence included in the pers
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6th - 9th
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History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
National Parks Unit: Readings, Research, Projects, and More
Spur your students’ curiosity about America’s national parks with the materials in this resource! This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a unit of study about the national parks. The anticipation activity, nonfiction close readings, primary source analysis assignments, extension projects, and vocabulary all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIATE learning for your s
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6th - 8th
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Tower of London Ghosts: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #8
Ghosts have fascinated humans for centuries, with some places said to be more haunted and likely to have ghosts inhabiting them than others. One of the most famous spots for ghost sightings is the eerie and ancient Tower of London, a thousand year old fortress in the center of London. This article examines the history of the Tower of London and the story of many famous ghosts who have appeared to numerous sentries and civilians living and working in the tower. This reading and assessment can be
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
The History of Soda Pop: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment (Grades 5-8)
Who doesn’t enjoy an ice-cold soft drink or soda pop on a warm summer day? But where did soda pop originate and why are there so many different brands and flavors? What was the first soda pop? (Hint: It was not Coca-Cola). This informative text is the history of soda pop in the United States, from its origins as a health tonic in the 1830s to the diet sodas of today.This Common Core-aligned text is teacher and student-friendly and written for use in Grades 5-8. It can be implemented in a number
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5th - 8th
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The Mary Celeste Mystery: Reading Comprehension Passage for Grades 4-7
The story of the Mary Celeste is one of the great unsolved mysteries in the history of sea voyages. Traveling from New York to Europe in 1872, the ship was found abandoned at sea but well-provisioned and intact. The captain and crew were never seen again, and to this day no one really know what happened to them or where they went. This text explains what is actually known about the Mary Celeste and also examines the speculation and theories about this historical event. This non-fiction passage
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4th - 7th
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The Shroud of Turin: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #28
The Shroud of Turin, a length of linen cloth believed by the faithful to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth, is one of the most investigated and controversial relics in human history. Since the early 1900s, multiple theories have been put forward on the authenticity of the shroud, with carbon-14 dating done in 1988 still failing to convince everyone that this is a medieval fake and not a true holy relic. This article explains the Shroud of Turin: its appearance, the alleged history of the
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
The Holocaust-The Perils of Indifference with paired text and art
This is a close read of "The Perils of Indifference" speech by Elie Wiesel that will allow students to determine claims and evidence. Then, there are similar activities for "First they came for the Socialists," and an art piece. There are graphic organizers to guide the analysis process.
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7th - 10th
Secrets of Stonehenge: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #26
Stonehenge is the famous and iconic monolith of giant stones and earthworks located in southern England. It is one-of-a-kind among sites of prehistoric standing stones, being the only monument whose stones were artificially shaped with tools and combined into a complex architectural plan. This article looks at the history of Stonehenge, which was built in three phases over a 1,500-year period, as well as the possible reasons behind the creation of the huge site. Much more is known architecturall
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island: Historical Passage and Assessment
In 1587 a small group of settlers landed on an island off the eastern coast of North America. This settlement would have been the first permanent English colony in the New World, had the settlers not disappeared in mysterious circumstances. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is one of the most-notorious mysteries in American history. The cryptic clues left at the abandoned settlement and the lack of any concrete evidence have made it the focus of wild speculation and theories for the past four hu
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4th - 6th
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"I Have a Dream" Speech Review, Test, or Worksheet and Detailed Answer Key
This "dream" assessment provides a comprehensive review of Martin Luther King's famous speech. Students will have the chance to look at the piece from both a historical and literary perspective as they analyze what this famous civil rights leader espoused. From rhetorical devices to symbols, imagery, diction, and inferences, readers will gain a true understanding of the profound contents of "I Have A Dream." Teachers may also utilize an on-line video of MLK's speech as students read the conten
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Strange and Amazing Sports Reading #3: The 100-Point Wonder
This is the story of the amazing Wilt Chamberlain, who is considered one of the greatest NBA basketball players in history. The first real “giant” of the game at 7-foot, 2-inches in height, Wilt stunned the sports world with his athleticism and domination of the game, forever changing the nature of basketball in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The article tells about Wilt’s early life as well as the story of March 2, 1962, when Wilt dropped in an incredible 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in t
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4th - 8th
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The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Story That Cannot Be Told by J. Kasper Kramer. With over 150+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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7th - 9th
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Andrew Johnson: U.S. President Biography and Assessment
This US History reading and assessment activity helps address several Common Core ELA Standards that are listed below this introduction and is suitable for Grades 5-8. Students read an engaging 900-word biographical text on the 17th American President, Andrew Johnson. The passage follows his life story chronologically, beginning with his humble Southern origins and ending with his last days as a senator from Tennessee after his presidency. Johnson was always a controversial leader, never elected
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: George Washington to John F. Kennedy The First 35 U.S. Presidents
US History Immigration Unit
This thematic unit includes a wealth of resources that will enrich your students’ knowledge about the history of immigration in the United States, enabling your students to better understand modern debates and inform their thinking about them. Immigration has undoubtedly played a central role in United States history and the stories told about that history rightly acknowledge it. It is a complex tale, though. At the heart of it lie questions that touch upon America’s very identity: who does or d
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8th - 9th
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Holiday Mysteries and Puzzles Bundle: Four Critical Thinking Activities
This bundle contains all of my holiday clue by clue activities. These activities have students practicing critical thinking, logic, reasoning, and reading strategies as they solve a fun mystery or logic puzzle. They work for students of all ages and make a great group activity to get students talking and expressing opinions. But they can be done as individual activities. This bundle includes 6 mysteries (for Valentines Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), each in PDF format, perfect for
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Theodore Roosevelt: U.S. President Biography and Assessment
This US History reading and assessment activity helps address several Common Core ELA Standards that are listed below this introduction and is suitable for Grades 4-7. Students will first read an entertaining and informative 950-word biographical text on the great American president Theodore Roosevelt. The article traces his life story chronologically as well as provides a review of the other other interests and accomplishments of this great American leader/statesman and spokesman for the common
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: George Washington to John F. Kennedy The First 35 U.S. Presidents
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