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Reading strategies Common Core W.8.10 resources
Real World Rhetoric #1, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short article on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools (ethos, pathos, and logos), and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader. The essay in Real World Rhetoric #1 attempts to convince readers that it’s unwise to kill spiders we find in our homes.This 4-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay
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7th - 10th
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Close Reading Passages For Middle School - Close Reading Guide and Strategies
Close Reading For Middle School Students Featuring Excerpts from Stories from Classic Literature. These NO PREP close reading activities are great for practicing close reading and annotation skills. Everything needed to get your students started with Close Reading is included – detailed step by step instructions, annotation guide, reading passages, and graphic organizers. Very little teacher prep is needed – simply print and teach!Story excerpts include:•Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving•The B
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6th - 9th
Real World Rhetoric #4 Daylight Saving Time Debate, Argument & Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine two essays (one in favor of Daylight Saving Time and one in favor of Standard Time), think about the debate tools used by each writer, and determine which writer is ultimately more effective in swaying the reader. This 10-page download includes:• A full-text copy of two public domain argument essays discussing the debate to end Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.• A paper-saving handout
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Real World Rhetoric #2, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short article on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools (ethos, pathos, and logos), and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader. The essay in Real World Rhetoric #2 attempts to convince readers that parents who film their children’s punishments and post those videos online are creating more harm than good.This 5-page download inc
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8th - 11th
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Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers - Reading Strategies Notebook Projects
This reading response graphic organizer resource contains a variety of reading comprehension activities designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School. These reading graphic organizers are perfect for interactive notebooks and contain a variety of reading strategy based activities, including worksheets, foldable activities, and reader response prompts.These resources are perfect for interactive reading notebooks, guided reading practice, read alouds, language centers, or for comprehension check
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4th - 7th
Graphic Novels Unit | Student Notes | Book List | Graphic Novel Activities
Graphic Novels - Activities and Resources for Middle School and High School - This teaching resource bundle contains student notes and activities for a complete graphic novel unit. Everything you need to teach the characteristics and features of graphic novels, and to show students how to read this form of writing with purpose to encourage deep analysis. Graphic Novels are effective high interest resources to engage and motivate reluctant middle school and high school readers.*******************
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5th - 8th
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Synthesizing Texts: Synthesis Reading and Writing Lesson - Digital
Scaffold the process of synthesizing texts with both reading and writing using this engaging, critical thinking activity! Synthesizing is one of the most complicated skills we can ask students to accomplish. If they can synthesize, they can connect what they read across texts, noticing points of similarity and difference. Synthesis means students can think deeply about what they read in order to create something new - often, a solid research product. SYNTHESIZING TEXTS RESOURCE CONTENTS:Presenta
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7th - 10th
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Literature Circles Unit - Middle School Social Justice - Literature Circle Roles
This 60 page Middle School Literature Circle Unit is perfect for Thematic Social Justice themed Book Clubs. Literature Circle units are engaging and effective methods of reading instruction that encourage students to engage in rich conversation surrounding text and take ownership of their learning. The ready to use activities included encourage inquiry and critical thinking about social justice issues, and help you to introduce, organize, facilitate, and manage this effective reading and discuss
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5th - 9th
Digital Reading Response Journal for Any Novel (Volume 2)
Bring meaningful reflection to during reading activities with this digital reading response journal for any novel. This Google Slides™ resource is ideal for 1:1 and distance learning classrooms. Use these thought-provoking prompts with any fiction or narrative nonfiction text. They are ideal for use with independent reading, book clubs, and literature circle formats, but they can also be used with whole-class texts.This during reading resource is PART 2 of the original reading response journal p
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Reader Response Journal Questions for Writing about Reading
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
How to Annotate Text, Annotations, FREE Sticky Note Method Handout with Bookmark
Encourage your students to improve their close reading skills by teaching them to annotate text with this simple sticky-note procedure. This single-sheet handout gives examples of rich and weak annotated comments along with helpful suggestions to guide students who aren’t sure what they should be writing about when they’re asked to annotate a book.The sheet was designed for students to keep intact in their binders or to slice up and use as a bookmark during reading time. Want more handouts and r
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8th - 11th
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The Alchemist One Pager Project
Have your students share their understanding of the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho with this one-pager activity.Students will imaginatively blend their written ideas with colorful images based on information from the text.With this one-pager reading comprehension project, students will analyze the literature by explaining theme, conflict, symbolism, characterization, and more!This is a great addition to your novel study for The Alchemist!Students' artwork make for unique and creative analys
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7th - 12th
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Magic 8-Ball Creative Activities for ANY Book or Story
Instill some creativity into your reading assignments with my Magic 8 Ball activities! It's a fun way to change the way your students think about the text (AND get them to re-read it)! This download contains two different activities: one that requires students to write the questions for the 8-ball predictions and a second more challenging activity in which they wrote both the prediction and the question.See the preview for more details. The download contains both color and grayscale pages so you
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6th - 9th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Lamb to the Slaughter Writing Assessments - Essay Prompts and Editable Rubrics
This differentiated assessment offers three different written response options to evaluate students’ understanding of Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter.” Includes editable 4-level rubrics! Choose between an essay, paragraph, or narrative response using these literary analysis prompts.Included with these Lamb to the Slaughter Writing Prompts:✏️ Editable “Lamb to the Slaughter” Assessment Handouts - Google Docs®✏️ 3 Argumentative Essay Prompts✏️ 1 Narrative Writing Prompt✏️ Option for individua
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8th - 11th
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Animal Farm by George Orwell - Text Evidence Anticipation Activity
This pre-reading strategy uses critical thinking and inquiry learning to engage your students for their upcoming reading of the book Animal Farm by George Orwell. Designed to meet requirements of the Common Core and help prepare students for PARCC, this activity requires students to complete close reading and use explicit textual evidence to make logical inferences and predictions. Additionally, students must walk around the classroom to gather their evidence, so it is an excellent activity fo
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6th - 10th
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The French and Indian War Reading Activities
These reading activities about the French and Indian War allow students to think about the text they are reading. Common Core skills such as finding textual evidence, determining the central idea, and writing are included. Resource DetailsThe text is broken down into sections. Each section is followed by an activity that enables students to process what they have read before moving on to the next section. Some of the reading activities can be done in pairs. As students move through the assignmen
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Colonial America Resource Bundle
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- Lessons 10-12 (Ch.23 & 24 and Book/Movie Comparison)
These are lessons 10-12 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz unit plan. Chapters 23 & 24, a final assignment, and a book/movie comparison are covered in these lessons. Below is a description of the lessons included in this bundle.In Lesson 10, students begin concluding the novel's reading section, starting with a warm-up reflecting on the book's conclusion. The class then contrasts the novel with its cinematic adaptation by analyzing movie clips, aligning them with their interpretation from reading
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6th - 10th
Also included in: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unit Plan
MLA Format & Avoiding Plagiarism Digital Interactive Notebook Bundle!
Teach your upper middle and high school students to use MLA Format 9th Edition and Avoid Plagiarism with these engaging Digital Interactive Notebooks! Students learn how to correctly cite sources according to the MLA Handbook 9th Edition. Students will learn all the basics of MLA Format and citing sources plus how to effectively paraphrase and summarize information. Students practice reading and thinking strategies to synthesize information. No more synonym word salads!This is an ideal digital r
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7th - 12th
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Teaching Depth and Complexity with A Bad Case of Stripes (distance learning)
Teaching, reviewing, and engaging with Depth and Complexity Icons is fun when using the picture book, "A Bad Case of Stripes". Your students will practice using all 11 depth and complexity icons (big ideas, details, patterns, multiple perspectives, rules, across the disciplines, trends, ethics, unanswered questions, over time, and language of the discipline) as they analyze text, and dive deep into complex discussion with this lesson! In the book, "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon, your s
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Teaching Depth and Complexity Icons with Picture Books GROWING BUNDLE
The Giver Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a standards-based low prep novel study that engages your students in lots of critical thinking. It is a dystopian science fiction book and Newbery Award winner that tackles themes like independence, free choice, and individuality.There are chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary, and multiple graphic organizers to support text analysis as well as engaging literacy activities to enhance the novel study. Use the materials as a whole group, in reading groups, or with
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
HMH Collection 5 The Diary of Anne Frank Holocaust Play Act I/II BOOK QUESTIONS
Grade 8 - English Language Arts - Collection 5 Anne Frank ACTS I & II This collection has all of the questions, vocabulary, footnote vocabulary, discussions, and tasks in easy to use format. You will receive a pdf and a doc file for editing to suit your needs. Use with Direct Instruction, independent work, homework, or activity centers!Setting a PurposeAcademic VocabularyPerformance TaskAnalyze DramaAnalyze the TextCollaborative DiscussionAnalyze Incidents in DramaSpeaking & ListeningExp
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8th
The Three-Century Woman by Richard Peck Reading Activities Bundle
Use this bundle to help your students practice reading skills and better understand the short story, The Three-Century Woman, by Richard Peck. What's Included:1. Vocabulary Matching Activity- This is an editable Google Slide Activity. Use it before, during, or after reading to help students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. Make this a partner activity and have your students work in pairs.2. Quick Write Prompts- Use these prompts and give your students time to write. Set a timer and all
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6th - 8th
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Taylor Swift Biography Flip Book Pop Star Writing Activity | All Grade Levels
This Taylor Swift Biography Flipbook is designed to captivate students in grades 3-12, providing an engaging and educational exploration of the life and achievements of their favorite pop star. It covers eight exciting topics, allowing students to delve deeper into Taylor Swift's journey from aspiring musician to global icon.With its interactive flipbook format, this biography offers a unique way for students to develop a love for reading while learning about Taylor Swift's fascinating career. E
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Not Grade Specific
Exploration of North America Reading Activities
These reading activities about the exploration of North America allow students to think about the text they are reading. Common Core skills such as finding textual evidence, determining the central idea, and writing are included. Resource DetailsThe text is broken down into sections. Each section is followed by an activity that allows students to process what they have read before moving on to the next section. Some of these reading activities can be done in pairs. As students move through the a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Exploration of North America Resource Bundle
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