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Reading Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. 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, the History of September 11th nonfiction readings and extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project choice board, and essays will all provide opportunities for your stu
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7th - 9th
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WebQuest Evaluating Argument Claims, Evidence, Reasoning: Captive Orcas Debate
Updated in 2020 as a distance learning WebQuest in Google Slides (and still in PDF) while the debate continues (killer whales continue to be sold worldwide in worse-than-ever conditions, plus think about the other marine mammals). Authentic, relevant, in-depth argument examination! Truly delves into both sides of this hotly debated issue by examining and analyzing multiple primary sources.Step-by-Step guided activity leads students to read and analyze claims, counterclaims, and evidence presente
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Patriots and Loyalists American Revolution Activity
Do you want your upper elementary and middle school students to understand the difference between Patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War? This is an American Revolution informational text activity about Loyalists vs Patriots. This document provides your students with two informational text articles that they will read and then answer questions.Download the preview for more specifics!The History Detective topic for this activity is about Loyalists vs Patriots during the Colonial Peri
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Informational Text Bundle
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Printable and Digital for Google Slides
Your students will GO APE over this unique book report project. Activities for the project-based classroom. Mix-and-Match Templates allow you to create a novel unit that is tailored to your students' needs. Both PRINT and DIGITAL versions.PRINTABLE: 69 ready-to-go templates focus on a wide range of topics related to The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate—story elements, themes, symbolism, characters, parts of a book, research topics, vocabulary, and more. Challenge students to use higher-l
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Mega-Bundle (4 Posters and Complete Novel Unit)
Editorial vs. Regular News Article Game (Is it Fact or Opinion Writing?)
In this engaging, self-checking Google Slides game, students gain a valuable skill for interacting with media. Students are guided to learn the difference between fact and opinion writing—even when the difference is subtle—by reading information about both, then looking at headlines and choosing whether the headlines are for editorials or regular facts-only news articles. All headlines are from real articles, so students are learning with content that is relevant. Students are given feedback i
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4th - 10th
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Important Egyptian Pharaohs Reading and Research - Print and Digital
Excite and engage your learners by taking them on an interactive journey into the lives of Ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs! Use this resource as an interesting way to help students develop and practice academic vocabulary along with note-taking, researching, and summarizing skills. This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to studying the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. The BEST part is that it comes with both digital AND paper versions, which makes it easy to adopt in any classroom
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6th - 8th
Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel Study
The Starfish Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Starfish by Lisa Fipps. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 4-WEEK unit. The the literary analysis resources, vocabulary resources, and assessments will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIA
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7th - 8th
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WebQuest Self-Grading Thematic Reading Practice Tests Growing Bundle
BUY THE BUNDLE AND GET WEBQUEST PRACTICE TESTS FREE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR! This is a new line of ELA practice reading tests called WebQuest Practice Tests(TM). These short, SELF-GRADING ELA reading practice tests are offered digitally online in Google Forms and prompt students to read authentic online sources in a variety of genres, all centered around a theme. The primary and secondary sources are safe, reliable, and credible. A MAJOR TIME SAVER AND STUDENTS GET IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK!ALIGNS TO
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5th - 12th
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History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE|Video,Reading,Art, Color- Print and Digital
As a history teacher, I struggle with how Thanksgiving is typically portrayed as a holiday celebrating a big happy feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans when that’s really not the whole (or even accurate) story. I think it is important for students to know the REAL story of Thanksgiving, which is why I am sharing my History of Thanksgiving resource with you! Go beyond telling the white-washed version of Thanksgiving this year and teach the TRUE and WHOLE story of Thanksgiving! This set of
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for November - Print and Digital
Sled Dog Racing | Reading Comprehension Passage & ELA Tasks
FREE! HIGH-INTEREST NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Thorough, high-interest 2-page passage about sled dog racing for any time of year. Student will preview & practice relevant vocabulary, read the text closely to answer comprehension questions, practice supporting inferences by citing textual evidence, interpret a visual diagram, and compare viewpoints on the race. WOW!!!Fascinating subject matter that puts readers at ease! Kids love reading and writing about dogs and will not
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4th - 9th
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What is a Monopoly? | Reading Comprehension Activity! | For 5th-9th Grades
"What is a Monopoly?" Reading Comprehension Activity is an easy-to-use and incredible activity that makes for a GREAT supplement for any social studies unit about Monopolies! With the "What is a Monopoly?" reading activity, your students will learn what a monopoly is and why it can be detrimental to consumers, workers, and competition. Students will build an excellent foundation for future learning when it comes to the relationship between monopolies and industry with this activity.This reading
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5th - 9th
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Solve History's Mysteries- Stonehenge
History is full of unsolved mysteries, and who doesn’t love a good mystery? This packet is one of a growing collection of engaging inquiry-based learning adventures for your students. In each packet, students will investigate a mystery from history and try to solve the case!This investigation requires your history detectives to travel back in time to 5000 B.C. where they will enter the world of the Celts and Druids in Britain. Their mission: unravel the mysteries of Stonehenge. How was it buil
The Door of No Return Novel Study
The Door of No Return Novel Study is a comprehensive unit for teaching Kwame Alexander's book. This novel study provides unique opportunities to implement an engaging cross-curricular exploration of this popular book. The Door of No Return Novel Study will provide you with the resources you need to teach a successful and thoughtful unit. This novel study over 100+ Common Core aligned materials. Students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK u
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7th - 9th
Georgia 6th Grade Social Studies:Europe Geography Domain Doodle Notes Bundle
This high-quality, no-prep set of worksheets and graphic organizers aligns with Georgia Standards of Excellence Geographic Understanding Domain. SS6G7 Locate selected features of Europe. SS6G8 Explain environmental issues in Europe. SS6G9 Explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe.SS6G10 Describe selected cultural characteristics of Europe. Ways to use Doodle Notes:individual readingpartner/small group learninghomework or skills reinforceme
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4th - 9th
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Women's Suffrage Bundle
This is the complete bundle unit including both sections of Reading Through History's celebration of the Women's Suffrage Movement. This download contains 47 pages of student activities centered around the Seneca Falls Convention, the Women's Suffrage Movement, the 19th Amendment, and biographies of leading figures such as Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Alice Paul. The download includes guided reading materials, constructed response paragraphs
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8th - 11th
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Groundhog Day (4th and 5th Grade)
This is a single-lesson unit containing activities for students revolving around the history and celebration of Groundhog Day. There are three pages of student activities which include multiple choice reading comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, guided reading activities, student summaries, and a student response essay question to accompany the materials. Follow Our Store HereCheck out our Youtube Channel! This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licens
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4th - 7th
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GATE Themed Literature Circle Jobs
This is a set of GATE Icon frames that utilizes depth and complexity within lit circle jobs.You may also enjoy my Depth and Complexity/Content Imperative Class Cards I sell as well:Depth and Complexity & Content Imperative Icon CardsKEYWORDS: GATE icons, Literature circles, Lit Circle jobs
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3rd - 12th
The Broken Blade by William Durbin | Study Guide and Quizzes
This product includes a STUDY GUIDE and FOUR QUIZ options (with keys!) to use with your students as they study The Broken Blade by William Durbin. Use the full text or this FREE graphic novel originally published in Boys' Life magazines and compiled by me for easy accessibility for you HERE.The QUIZ TYPES include:True and False: includes blanks for correcting false statementsEssay Response: one essay question for personal connection to novel and prompt to provide evidence to support claims about
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Minnesota + Me | Minnesota History Course GROWING BUNDLE
Georgia Sixth Grade SS Historical Understandings: Europe from 1918-1991 (SS6H3)
This high-quality, no-prep set of worksheets and graphic organizers covers Europe's historical understanding domain. This set covers major historical events and European effects from 1918 to 1991. Topics covered include the Treaty of Versailles, Post World War I Europe, the rise of communism in Russia, the Rise of Nazism in Germany, worldwide economic depression, the Holocaust, and the reunification of Germany and the ending of the Cold War. Special consideration was given to sensitive topics l
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Georgia Sixth Grade Social Studies: Europe Bundle (All Domains)
FACTS or OPINIONS You Decide Packet
FACTS or OPINIONS You Decide Packet
Students often have difficulty distinguishing between fact and opinion. These worksheets help them understand the differences. There are a variety of activities for a wide range of learners. Answers are included.
Fact / opinion is a 6th - 8th grade Common Core standard, however, I believe it's important to teach it at a younger age. These pages are very appropriate for grades 4 through 7. Eighth grade teachers also use the worksheets as a review.
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4th - 8th
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History of Columbus Day - Print and Digital
This is a GREAT activity to examine the history of Columbus Day. This resource includes both a DIGITAL and PAPER version!Here are the resources included within this resource: -History VS Columbus Video Notes-History of Columbus Day WebQuest-Primary Source Analysis-Letter from Columbus to Ferdinand and Isabella-Writing Summary-Should We Celebrate Columbus Day?You may also enjoy these other history of holiday activities:-->Are you interested in just a DIGITAL version of these activities? If s
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for October {Digital AND Paper}
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Nonfiction Readings, Activities
The nonfiction close readings will open new perspectives to your students about the First Nations of North America. With a particular focus on groups that inhabited the present-day United States, the articles will provide background knowledge about the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of indigenous tribes. Students will learn about the First Nations prior to European contact as well as examine important issues that have been relevant si
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
Political & Physical Boundaries: Understanding the Differences
This lesson focuses on understanding the differences between political and physical maps. Students are provided with a reading introducing the concept of boundaries and then breaks down the types of boundaries with examples and pictures. A set of text based questions follows.
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5th - 8th
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Wonders Leveled Reader Worksheets - GRADE 6, UNIT 1 (Pre-2020)
Leveled readers are WONDERFUL additions to Language Arts centers, small group interventions, or even skill support. These worksheets are complementary to the McGraw Hill Wonders reading series for Grade 6, Unit 1. Stories within this unit include: Silver LiningsCall Me MaxIn the Lion’s DenThe Sit-InJudy’s DreamChange the World, Step by StepRainforest RichesExploring the DeepMoney ChangesHere are a few ways that these could EASILY be incorporated into your classroom:*Small Group/RTI Intervention*
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6th
Also included in: Wonders Leveled Reader Worksheets GRADE 6 - BUNDLE!!! (Pre-2020)
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Comparative Analysis
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