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7th grade close reading graphic organizers for Microsoft Word
Annotation Chart with Sentence Starters / Stems - Annotating Documents
Useful chart that helps students categorize and write 5 different types of annotations (reading strategies) for any class. They are clarify, question, connect, infer & predict, and evaluate annotations. ► The chart explains to students what the annotation is (a definition), how to do it, and how to start it (sentence starters). The sentence starters have really helped my students understand the different types of annotations they can make as wells as how to practice them. ► This chart can be
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: Purposeful Annotation - Printable Chart & Bookmark
The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first thanksgiving? Teach your students to question history's "official narrative" with this interactive text! This original text dives into the history and context of the first thanksgiving by focusing on the relationship between Pilgrims and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag Confederation, led by Tisquantum (Squanto). Interspersed with the text are maps, graphics, and critical comprehension questions to support deep analysis.☺ Reading Level: 8th gradeRec
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6th - 12th
Lord of the Flies Chapter 9 Analysis of Simon's Death
This is a fully editable word document that walks the students through the analysis of Simon's death in William Golding's Lord of the Flies. It asks the students to a specific excerpt from Lord of the Flies using page numbers based on the Penguin Group Publication (the ISBN is included on the directions). It asks the students to answer specific literary analysis questions leading them to a writing prompt. The students could complete the writing prompt and write out the paragraph or they could
Grades:
7th - 11th
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury differentiated packets for ELLs (Central Idea)
Do you teach ELLs? Do you have a lot of different english proficiencies in the same classroom? Do you have trouble differentiating to meet all of these students needs? LOOK NO FURTHER! These packets will challenge your top students with a grade level text and support your newcomers with images and academic sentence starters!
There are 3 levels of “The Veldt” packet that are differentiated to support all students needs.
Level 1 (Newcomers and Entering)- This packet has the lowest level englis
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7th - 12th
If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson
Through this unit, students will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation in the text, “If Stones Could Speak” by Marc Aronson. This common core aligned packet emphasizes specific skills that are targeted in each chapter. Through this packet, students are exposed to diverse perspectives and challenge them to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions about history. Students will learn to analyze how claims support the main idea and h
Grades:
5th - 8th
Common Core Close Reading (The High School Annotation Survival Guide)
Close reading a text is an essential skill to teach, especially in a high school English class following a Common Core aligned curriculum. My annotation strategy teaches students to record the gist of each paragraph or chunk of text on the right and talk back to the text using symbols on the left. For the gist, students first must determine the type of noun the chunk of text is about. They then decide what is being said about the noun.
This mini bundle includes the following:
- The General An
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Serial Episode 5: Route Talk
This episode has students consider the timeline of Jay's case. Students are asked to use maps to determine time lines and answer questions related.
At the end, students focus on the target audience of Serial and other features of media.
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7th - 12th
The Outsiders - Reading Guides - Common Core Packet for Full Unit
Reading guides for each chapter of The Outsiders that are skills based rather than basic comprehension questions. Activities for the full unit, categorized by Common Core standard. Great to assign in person or online. The format is a Word document so that you can edit and use as needed. I included an answer key with sample responses, but answers may vary.Chapter 1 -characterization (RL.3)-figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion) (RL.4)Chapter 2-inference (RL.1)-tone (RL.4)-for
Grades:
6th - 11th
Serial Podcast Episode 2: The Breakup
In this episode, Koenig examines multiple pieces of evidence that were/ could be used against Adnan. However, she also gives the alternative “spin” on the evidence. Students are to consider if each idea supports the State’s case, or is an unimportant detail. Which pieces of evidence (if any) best support Adnan’s motive according to the State?
This exercise helps students understand "spin" in the media and in law. It also develops students' understanding of credible/reliable sources.
Some evi
Grades:
7th - 12th
Serial Podcast Episode 4 Inconsistencies
In this episode, students are asked to compare/contrast different pieces of evidence, especially Jay's story as it changes. Using a graphic organizer, students rate the significance of each change in Jay's story. This helps students understand the importance of evidence and what makes evidence significant.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Bloom's Taxonomy Questions & Activities: Robot, Detective, Judge, and Inventor
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This is a great product for students to use as a guide to help them form higher level critical thinking questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy.
It also gives students an opportunity to choose from a variety of activities in each of the following: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, and creating. Each activity page also has recommended computer sites and resources that students can use to present in their work.
Pr
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Lord of the Flies Chapter 8 Analysis of the boys Savagery
This is a fully editable word document that asks the students to analyze the boys' savagery in chapter 8 of William Golding's Lord of the Flies. This document asks them to think about their assessment first and then support their ideas with specific quotes from the text. This document also walks to the students through writing a thesis statement in response to a writing prompt. The students can work on this individually or in small groups.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Analyzing Differences Between "Freak the Mighty" and the Movie
Have your students read "Freak the Mighty" and you want them to compare the book with the movie version? Here's a graphic organizer to help them record differences while watching the movie and then three questions asking them to analyze the differences. (You will need the movie "The Mighty" [which can be rented from YouTube].)
Grades:
6th - 8th
Nonfiction (Memoir) Book Club Notes - 3 Levels Bundled
Book club notes designed to help students engage in their reading while focusing on the following skills:
*Creating objective summaries
*Analyzing inner & outer dialogue
*Determining a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot
*Citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports analysis
Notes are designed to support students performing below, at, or above grade-level expectat
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7th - 9th
Types of Context Clues (IDEAS) Worksheet
This handout works great in conjunction with IDEAS context clue strategy. The first page includes a graphic organizer where student can see each type of context clue (inference, definition, example, antonym, synonym) defined and it has a column for students to write an example of each. On the second page, there are practice sentences where students identify what type of clue is used and also define the bold word. Normally, I complete practice #1 with students and allow them to work practice #2 o
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5th - 12th
Also included in: IDEAS Context Clue Strategy Bundle
Complete Unit for Henry Slesar's "Examination Day" - Editable - Answer Keys
This resource is a complete and editable unit for Henry Slesar's short story "Examination Day." What's included in your purchase: a teacher guide for assignments, links needed for the unit, a week's worth of bell work questions, comprehension questions, a plot diagram, foreshadowing analysis, theme analysis, and a choice project. Want more ELA resources? Check out my store!
Grades:
7th - 12th
Harriet Tubman Freedom Train Common Core Unit
This unit includes handouts and activities for the Harriet Tubman, Freedom Train book by Dorothy Sterling. It includes handouts to assist in making claims and writing with evidence (in graphic organizer form) and then scaffolds to more independent writing prompts for students to use. Also, the unit includes close reading activities, a "Making Claims" bookmark for students, short answer questions for every chapter in the book, and a simile / quote activity. This unit has been tested in the cla
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5th - 8th
Serial Episode 6: The Case Against Adnan Syed
In this episodes, Koenig reviews all of the evidence against Adnan. Using a graphic organizer, students assess the value of the evidence. This is a great way for students to understand how to use evidence to make multiple arguments.
Students are also faced with the same challenges the narrator, Koenig, faces. Students are asked to evaluate if their opinions about Adnan have changed.
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7th - 12th
Comparing and Contrasting (cut&paste) Venn Diagram *Editable*
This Blank Venn Diagram comes with half sheets to use for cutting and pasting. EDIT the half sheets to include the information you would want your students comparing before printing, or leave them blank to allow your students to find and fill in the information being compared. This is also a great way to differentiate by putting pictures on the half sheets .
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Argument Paragraph; C.E.R. Template (5 or 7 Sentences)- Differentiated!
Editable. Great template for beginning paragraph writing in an argumentative format! Likewise, this can be used for any paragraph that requires a claim (answer to a question or opinion), textual evidence, and reasoning!!! This is a miraculous approach that enhances writing and comprehension!!! Editable as well!!
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3rd - 9th
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Imperialism & American Expansion Unit Bundle - US History
This Imperialism and American Expansion BUNDLE is great for any middle school/early high school American History teacher! Use the resources in this bundle to effectively cover the unit or to supplement your current curriculum! Easy way to infuse new reading comprehension activities, primary source analysis, and projects into your classroom! Answer keys included - class notes, done!Thanks for your support! For more time-saving resources, check out my store!*THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:1. American Expans
Grades:
7th - 9th
Dystopian Characteristics Tracker
The dystopian genre is a popular one for middle school and high school students alike. There are so many interesting characteristics relating to society, types of control, and protagonists in the genre.This dystopian characteristics tracker organizes each category of characteristics into its own color-coded chart. It can be used with ANY TEXT for students to keep notes with ease.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Reading Street - Author's Voice - The Gymnast
Enhance reading comprehension by teaching author's voice in nonfiction texts. Our class wanted to generate an autobiography, but before we did that, we needed to study author's voice when reading complex texts.
*I will eventually be selling the Smartboard presentation as well, it is at work.
Includes: Highly Effective Lesson Plan with common core standards, learning target and look fors, Graphic Organizer, three excerpts of nonfiction pieces including "Gary Soto's The Gymnast" from Reading S
Grades:
4th - 9th
The Flight of Icarus-Theme
This is a chart that I use to help my students gather information to determine the Theme of "The Flight of Icarus." I use it with the HMH Collections text. However, it could be used with the story.*I also have an additional product that contains a poem about Icarus as well.
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6th - 8th
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