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Literature independent works for Microsoft Publisher
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Stellaluna Test
This quiz has 12 questions. Questions include both short answer and multiple choice. Questions include setting, genre, sequencing, drawing conclusions, character feelings, and vocabulary.
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1st - 4th
The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor--Complex Text Novel Unit
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Gold Cadillac takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1950 and follows a family's unforgettable trip to MIssisippi. This book folllows similar themes as many of Mildred D. Taylor's highly acclaimed novels. She has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding rac
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4th - 8th
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Main Idea; Literary Text; Modified for Special Ed
This worksheet is modified from the middle school reading curriculum. Students are asked to read the short paragraph and circle from a field of two which is the main idea. This enhances test-taking skills for students.
For alternate ideas, have students use highlighters to highlight key words that help them identify the main idea.
This is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. It is also an excellent worksheet for general education students i
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1st - 9th
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Literary Terms Dictionary
This printable booklet contains 124 literary terms and devices. This are words that are common an all forms of assessments. The best use for this product would be to print a booklet for each student and have them complete the information inside. This would let each student have their own personal literary term dictionary that they can use throughout the course.
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9th - 12th
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Earthquake Terror by Peg Kehret, Editable Version, iPad, Activities, Handout
Editable Version - Microsoft Publisher 2010. I have this same document listed as a PDF for $4.50. Purchase this document if you wish to change my original publication.
Earthquake Terror is an excellent story to present to your students. I have presented this lit set for two years and my students love it. The story is an easy read near the beginning of the school year; even for struggling readers.
This 10 page publication is a detailed 7 page handout for your students that can used in paper
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Figurative Language Packet (Hyperbole, Idioms, Metaphors, and Similes)
This packet includes a cover page, plus four more pages with definitions, examples, and explanations of four types of figurative language (hyperbole, idioms, metaphors, and similes). Included on each page are questions of varying difficulty to test student understanding of each figurative language type.
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3rd - 8th
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First Grade Anchor Chart for RL.1.1
First grade anchor chart for the Florida Standards
LAFS.1.RL.1.1
Grades:
K - 2nd
Song of the Trees--Complex Text Novel Unit by Mildred D. Taylor
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Song of the Trees is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1930's Mississippi. Its author Mildred D. Taylor has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding race that every child of every background should reflect upon. This book
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4th - 10th
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Character Analysis Packet
Help your students master their understanding of character traits with this helpful character map and two worksheets that encourage deeper thought and analysis. Includes a character map, short response worksheet, and a longer essay-style response page that spirals back to previous learning about setting and plot.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Conformity, tattoos and Body Modification Leopard Man Unit
This 12 page student worksheet stand alone unit covers conformity, tattooing and body modification. Should people be judged by the way they look? Is conformity a good or bad thing?
The pack has vocabulary, essays, non-fiction, news information, fiction and quotes.
This unit works well in the classroom or as an independent study unit.
It is a high interest subject that will get even the most reluctant students involved.
It is a great addition to the ERWC Leopard Man unit.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ready, Set, Snow Comprehension Questions
Comprehension questions broken down by chapter for the book "Ready, Set, Snow" by Abby Klein.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Middle or High School English Syllabus
This is a very complete high school English syllabus that could be easily adapted for any grade level and other disciplines as well. It includes standards covered, discipline and attendance expectations, late work and other relevant policies, a teacher letter to parents, and a back sheet for students to give contact info and information about their access to technology. It includes references to a system for rewarding good behavior using a personalized classroom currency, templates for which can
Grades:
6th - 12th
Chevron Dewey Decimal Labels
These 6x6 labels will brighten any library. Each section is designed with a different color chevron background and images that coordinate with each section of the Dewey Decimal System.
Also check out the matching A-Z Biography, Fiction and Non Fiction Labels.
Must have Microsoft Publisher to open. The document is editable for you own custom needs.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cause and Effect Matching Cards
This is a set of 24 cards that have cause and effect.
I have used them as a class game. Each student gets a card and they each need to find their partner. I have then explain who is the casue, and who is the effect and using a conjunction.
It could also be used as a small group activity, or have students work in partners to make matches.
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2nd - 4th
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Resume Writing and Beowulf
Students explore different resume templates and use one to create a resume for a character in Beowulf. They can be creative while developing a real-life skill. This is especially useful for juniors and seniors as they prepare to embark on life beyond the classroom. A scoring rubric is included with the instructions.
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10th - 12th
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Family Reading Survey
This is a simple, but great survey that helps a teacher to understand the families' literacy backgrounds as well as the materials and resources that are readily available for the children to read at home. This will help teachers gain the knowledge to better support their students' literacy experiences and potentially help supplement what they are not receiving in the home.
Grades:
PreK - 7th
Medusa Story Packet
Used as part of a unit on Greek mythology. Includes the story of the gorgon Medusa alongside Common Core aligned questions. Question focuses are labeled, and require students to access prior knowledge, make connections to their experiences, cite text evidence, and write a summary.
Story is an edited version of the one found here: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/myths/medusa.htm
Feel free to edit and use as you like! Created for my 6th grade ELA class, but would work for an
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6th - 8th
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Bridge to Terabithia Anticipation Guide
This is a fully editable Microsoft Publisher file.This activity is a great way to challenge students' thinking regarding the big issues that pop up in Bridge to Terabithia. Ask your students to think about how they feel about the statements in the middle and mark how they feel BEFORE reading and AFTER reading.This page is a great guide for conducting whole group discussions, Socratic Seminars, and interactive discussions. I divide my room into yes, no, and I don't know, and I ask my students to
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Not Grade Specific
Pigsty by Mark Teague
This test has 11 short answer and multiple choice questions. It also has a bonus question.
Questions include genre, character, plot, vocabulary, and drawing conclusions.
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Fiction Vs. NonFiction
I do a mini-lesson with my students to review fiction vs. nonfiction. Students then record their knowledge on the fiction vs. Nonfiction sheet. At each table I have a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books. Students go back to their tables look through the books and write the titles on in the fiction or nonfiction box on the sort those books side.
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K - 5th
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"The Raven" Poetic Devices
This packet includes the full text of "The Raven," a poetic devices worksheet and answer sheet, and a color-coded annotated example of each poetic device within the poem. No more skimming for hours and searching the internet for examples! All in one place, editable, and ready to go!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher Vocabulary Study Tool 11" x 17" (Tabloid-Size)
Fully-Customizable Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher template! Students can use this fun print out as a worksheet or to study their weekly vocabulary words for tests or quizzes! This ready-to-print Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher looks & works great when printed in either full color or black & white on GIANT 11 x 17" (Tabloid) paper to really excite your students! Directions are already fully typed for vocabulary instruction or you can edit to write your own! Teachers just provide 8 words
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Not Grade Specific
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Kindergarten-8th Grade DRA2 Book List
This product is a K-8 book lists based off of DRA2 levels. They can be customized by adding your local library information. Great handouts to parents at the begining of the year, at conferencse, or for summer reading lists. With these lists, parents and students will know what books are at their specific reading levels. Great for teachers wanting to check student growth between testing periods.
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Grades:
K - 8th, Staff
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