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Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment
This unit has students learn the style, structure, and techniques used in making a persuasive speech. It works for any type of speech, but focusses on Graduation/Commencement addresses as they tend to have more interesting examples, and inherently involve students reflecting on themselves / their school experiences / their growth over the last few years. This makes this assignment fabulous for student writing and reflection too! Graduation speeches tend to swing eloquently between tones (funny a
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Final Assessment Multiple Choice
Bumper final assessment with 100 multiple choice questions based on the novel by Rick Riordan.
This is a robust assessment which tests students' understanding of the action, and of characters in the novel. It is designed to be used as a final assessment. However, it could also be used to keep students on task while reading the novel. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the novel to make this possible. This also makes it possible to sub-divide the quiz and use in pa
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5th - 8th
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Law of Conservation of Mass Reading Passage and Question Set
This product features a reading passage about the law of conservation of mass. Along with the passage there is a question set, question set with two sets on one page (to save on copying), and an answer key. The question set is both fill in the blank and open ended. My students always benefit from this activity!
The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Pre-Reading, Character Handout
Before starting the novel, THE OUTSIDERS by SE HINTON, pass out this wildly popular handout. Read the different "friend requests" out loud and have students determine whether they would FRIEND or DENY the requests, base on the words written. Each request represents one of the Greasers. Students will love reading Chapter One and finding out which character they FRIENDED and which they DENIED. This is a simple activity that instantly connects students to the Greasers!
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6th - 12th
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Prekindergarten Preschool Yearly Assessment Report NEW!!
This working assessment report allows you to document reading and mathematical gain throughout the year on one report. It allows for five periodical documentation of letters and numbers gain *Sept., Nov., Jan., Mar., & May* and three seasonal documentations of writing, early literacy skills, shapes, and colors. Simply use color-coded or seasonal-coded sections and you'll be able to keep an entire classroom assessment and gain data in one binder!Need more? Would you also like to document soci
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PreK - K
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The Hunger Games Final Exam with Vocab - Word Doc
The Hunger Games Final Exam This is a 136-question final exam for the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is the Word version (also offered in a PDF version).Aligned with the Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts.The final exam includes the following:24 character fill-in-the-blank (with word bank)15 multiple choice11 sequence of events6 short answer essay3 extra credit questionsand 73 matching items of vocabulary, broken down into several sections for each of the three par
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5th - 12th
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Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment
Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Reading Comprehension Questions- For Parents to Ask Their Children
These are questions for a parent to ask their child when reading at home. There are questions for before reading a book and after reading a book. The questions are in English and Spanish. I put a copy of this page in students' take home book bags so that parents can work with students at home on comprehension.
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K - 2nd
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STAAR Reading Prep Spanish Paired Passages with Comprehension Questions
**Editable**8 reading comprehension passages fully translated into Spanish! Comes with Paired Passages questions.Great for STAAR prep
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3rd - 6th
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The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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The Hunger Games Test Multiple Question Format Completely EDITABLE
EDITABLE! The Hunger Games test covers every aspect of the book. It has a variety of questioning formats. This test for The Hunger Games includes:✓ 20 character matching questions✓ 10 terms (specific to the book) matching questions✓ 55 multiple choice questions - roughly 2 questions from each chapter✓ short answer section covering symbols✓ 2 essay questions for students to choose from (writing rubric included)✓ answer keysAs a bonus, I typed up the notes that I use to review with students prior
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Hunger Games Ultimate Unit Bundle
"The Body" by Stephen King: Chapter Questions and Assessments
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.This is a complete unit of study for Stephen King's novella, "The Body." The package includes chapter by chapter study questions with ANSWERS, a summary review, a test, and an essay assignment. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and making connections.Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Her
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9th - 12th
The Things They Carried Chapter 1-22 Reading Questions
These are study guide/reading questions for all 22 chapters of Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried.
Questions include basic "check for understanding" questions and more critical thinking/analytical questions as well. Number of questions for each chapter is correlated with length of chapter.
These can be assigned in conjunction to reading homework assignments or as discussion questions for class.
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9th - 12th
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Writing News Articles: INFORMATIVE NEWS UNIT & ASSIGNMENT
UPDATED!!!Informative 'Hard' News Article UnitThis 100% editable unit looks at Informative (Hard) news articles. It comes fully equipped with explanations and handouts on hard news structure and style, as well as multiple scaffolded activities to solidify and practice the writing. The unit is an adaptable resource meant for diverse learning environments, and works well for in-class or independent learning (it's perfect for emergency supply teacher, homeschool, etc. if you need). All you need t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
2nd Grade Saxon Phonics Word Work/Comprehension for Decodable Readers Books 1-26
Product goes along with the 2nd Grade Saxon Phonics Decodable Readers 1-26Each worksheet includes a word work section and multiple choice comprehension questions. Your students will learn to go back in the story to find text evidence. Great for center work, homework, morning work, assessments, interventions, or guided class practice to supplement Saxon.The answers for this worksheet should come straight from the readers. I like to have my students highlight the answers in the reader before they
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2nd
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CTOPP-2 Report Template (ages 7-24)
CTOPP-2Comprehensive Test of Phonological ProcessingSecond Edition Report TemplateAges 7-24 This easy to use report CTOPP-2 report template includes a description of the assessment, each of the sub tests to be administered for ages 7-24, an explanation of how each sub test relates to the composite scores, and a chart that identifies the classification for each standard score range. It is completely editable with a very simple "plug-in" format (symbols and words in blue indicate where editing is
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1st - 12th
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The Kite Runner Chapter Reading Quizzes with Answer Keys
These Kite Runner chapter reading checks allow teachers to see if students are completing the assigned reading. Each check consists of five factual recall questions (no "gotcha" questions--just questions about important developments in each chapter). There are fifteen matching-type choices in each reading check, so there will be multiple choices that are not used (cuts down on process-of-elimination answers). Keys included for each reading check.
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9th - 12th
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The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities
This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi
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7th - 10th
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Romeo and Juliet- Test and Answer Key
50 Question Summative Assessment on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Answer Key included!Test format includes:-20 multiple choice questions on plot-10 True/False statements-15 Quote Identification Matching questions-5 Literary Terms and Definitions matching questions-2 extra credit questions (based on my Elizabethan England Historical Context Powerpoint and Elizabethan England Historical Context Guided Notes Handout)Buy my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that includes this test, plus all of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
Middle School Poetry STAAR--The Road Not Taken (6th--8th Grade)
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Support your students as they learn to enjoy and interpret poetry...all while helping them prepare for the Texas STAAR test! This product includes 10 STAAR formatted comprehension questions for Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." This text and questions are designed for students in 5th through 8th grade and are built around the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
UPDATE: Now includes answer key!
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*This selection works great as part of a "Poem of the
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6th - 8th
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The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)
This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p
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8th - 12th
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers: Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This internet based pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, historical setting, the Juvenile Justice System, Legal Vocabulary, and the case of George Stinney Jr. It also includes an optional paragraph response. Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. RUBRIC included for quick and easy marking. MS Word. Editable. It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. Don't forget to book the Computer Lab!
Check out my Monster Culminating Activities also!!!
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7th - 12th
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Character Traits - Direct & Indirect Characterization Worksheet
This is a two-part worksheet that defines the key terms, shares examples of each, and affords students the opportunity to analyze brief passages. Part one focuses on traits vs. feelings. Using ten 1 to 2 sentence passages, students underline the adjective that describes a character, and determine if it is a trait or a feeling. In part two, students analyze seven short passages, match the passage to the character trait it reveals (from a word list), and determine if the trait is revealed throu
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6th - 8th
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Second Grade Sight Words Word Search Puzzles (2 Puzzles)
SECOND GRADE SIGHT WORDS WORD SEARCH PUZZLES (2 PUZZLES)
REPETITION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS!
What better way for students to learn their sight words than by searching for them?
These TWO word search puzzles contain ALL of the DOLCH sight words for SECOND GRADE!
HALF of the words are on puzzle #1, the OTHER HALF on puzzle #2! You receive TWO puzzles in this set.
Children will have FUN searching for these high-frequency sight words. The puzzles are age-appropriate so as not to overwhelm young
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Second Grade BUNDLE 5 Resources
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Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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