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Middle school informational text guided reading book microsofts
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
Grades:
6th - 10th
Research Paper Outline
This produce is an outline template designed for student use. This shows students how to use facts, instead of just listing them. I have used this outline with grades 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" Reading Guide
Use this great 3-page reading guide with your students to study the style and symbolism in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."
Reading guide begins with a short informational text about tuberculosis, its effects, and its part in the story. Short informational text has 4 comprehension questions after and a prediction activity.
This guide's questions focus on comprehension but also include analysis, symbolism, quotation interpretation, theme study, vocabulary, figurative language, and MORE!!
Grades:
7th - 12th
Gifted Hands Nonfiction Unit
This 28-page complete unit on Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story contains graphic organizers (compare/contrast, persuasive map, etc.), writing assignments, persuasive speech/oral presentations, pre-reading activities, and more. Questions are divided by chapter for ease of implementation. Writing assignments contain mini-rubrics for grading. Brainstorming and motivational activities are included.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Confessions of a Former Bully Lesson Plans
This comprehensive, technology-based lesson plan has it all! Vocabulary, text features, turn and talk, questioning, accountable talk, anchor charts,... the WORKS! I used this for two weeks to launch our Bullying Unit in whole group reading time (there really are 100 slides). My students LOVED it! Everything is step-by-step... download it today and teach it starting tomorrow!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Mexican Independence Day Cultural Reading: Grito de Dolores (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores, a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810 by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and an answer key.Editable word file.Ideal for Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Hidden Girl Novel Study
The Hidden Girl is a true story about the Holocaust and is great to use with 4th grade and above.
I created this novel study to help my students when reading this novel and to help them better understand the novel.
This novel study includes: comprehension questions, vocabulary, thinking maps, reader's responses, and questions that go along with each part.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Lucha Libre: Cultural Reading on Mexican Wrestling (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the Mexican form of wrestling called Lucha Libre. It discusses its history and how it is competed. Also included is a paragraph on El Santo, the most famous competitor of all time. Reading includes 8 short reading comprehension questions.Includes answer key.Editable word file
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
El día de las velitas and Navidad - Christmas Holidays in Colombia (English)
This 3-page file includes: ~An English language cultural reading that discusses Colombia's unique celebration of El día de las velitas or the day of the tea lights. It also includes a description of how this country celebrates Christmas and New Year's Eve. The reading includes a glossary of Spanish words particular to this time of year and a reading comprehension section. ~Answer keyIncludes:las velitas los villancicos la Nochebuena la Misa de Gallo Mi burrito sabanero la Navidad el Niño Dios la
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Grades:
8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
San Fermin Spanish Festival of the Running of the Bulls (English Version)
This cultural reading discusses the famous Spanish summer festival the running of the bulls that takes place in Pamplona, Spain. This reading is in English with Spanish vocabulary that is explained up top.Includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Includes answer key.Editable word file. Vocab includes:chupinazo encierro Pobre de mí telefónica la faja el pañuelo
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Culture of Spain Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
Out of Hiding by Ruth Gruener - Reading Log
This is an extensive Google doc for use in book clubs, whole class, or individually, I have written a comprehensive assignment that students work on throughout the reading of the novel, broken down by chapter.This includes not only short answer and paragraph responses, but also:- explicit teaching of how to write well developed paragraphs with cited evidence and commentary- identification of the types of context clues used when reading a word- a culminating essay- links to reliable sources of in
Grades:
6th
Semana Santa / Holy Week in Spain Cultural Reading (ENGLISH VERSION)
This reading describes the history and cultural significance of Semana Santa / Holy Week in Spain. It describes the passion play in detail and includes particular Spanish vocabulary which is featured up top in a glossary.The reading is followed by seven short answer reading comprehension questions.This reading makes for a great cultural component to your class, particularly for those students who are beginners to the Spanish language.Includes an answer key.Editable word file.NOTE: This reading i
Grades:
7th - 10th
Virtual Novel Study: ENDURANCE, Young Reader's Edition, by Scott Kelly
This is a novel study for the book: ENDURANCE, Young Reader's Edition, by Scott Kelly.The page numbers for the first section are based on the paperback version. Each section has 5 vocabulary words, 1 student choice vocabulary word, and then multiple reading skill tasks. I suggest playing or reading the book as students follow along, and then pause at vocabulary words. I would also suggest pausing so students can write on their focus tasks every so often. Section 1:- Background Knowledge- Topic-
Grades:
6th - 9th
Costa Rica: Volcano Arenal, Biodiversity and Ecotourism Reading (English)
This reading is on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano. Reading includes 6 reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
6th - 10th
8th Grade - iReady Lesson 1: Analyzing the Development of a Central Idea PPT
This is a PowerPoint that can be used to go through the iReady lesson together with your class or to allow the students to go through independently. It is interactive and allows the students to gauge and understand their learning of each individual concept. IMPORTANT NOTE: This will work best as a PowerPoint. There will be some changes if converting it to a Google Slide.
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Grades:
7th - 8th
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The Truth and Myth About Weird Animals-L.A. Peacock Reading Group Plans
The Truth and Myth About Weird Animals no prep reading group/literature discussion plans chapter by chapter including vocabulary by page number, teacher tips/notes, comprehension questions, author language focus, and reading log question prompts to be answered during reading.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Atacama Desert in Northern Chile: Cultural Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading on the Atacama Desert found in the north of Chile. It includes information on its history, climate, geography, flora and fauna. It also talks about how the ancient indigenous population of the Chinchorro made it their home. It also mentions Spanish settlement of the area to exploit the mineral wealth. Finally, it explains how the desert is home to space observation stations, NASA training for Mars missions and adventure tourism. ~A second page with 9 nine r
Grades:
7th - 10th
Introduction to Greek Mythology PowerPoint and Reading Guide
This pack covers introduction to Greek Mythology from Edith Hamilton's Mythology text. It includes a PowerPoint and a reading guide. 1. The PowerPoint (PPT.) 10 Slides Each slide is a summary of the most important points from the chapter with direct quotes from the text and pictures.Essentially, the PowerPoint is a review of the chapter. 2. The Reading Guide (Word Doc.) Terms/Concepts for students to research before reading the chapter in order to establish background knowledgeQuestions for stud
Grades:
7th - 12th
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O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” – 22 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 22 rigorous unit learning tasks for O. Henry’s short story, "The Gift of the Magi." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external doc
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Carnival Cultural Reading / Mardis Gras (English Version)
This English language cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in New Orleans, Spain and Cologne. The reading includes 7 reading comprehension questions.Editable word file.Answer key included.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Elie Wiesel's Night - Common Core Learning Tasks - 30 Rigorous Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 30 rigorous unit learning tasks for Elie Wiesel’s "Night." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external documents and informational
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Grades:
8th - 10th
100 + Classroom Library Book Bin Labels - Cactus
More than 180 Book Bin Labels for primary and intermediate grades!
Geared toward COMMON CORE literature.
Labels Include:
Books by popular authors (picture of author on labels) such as:
P. D. Eastman
Louis Sachar
Lois Lowry
Dan Gutman
Dr. Seuss
Beverly Cleary
Patricia Polacco
Jan Brett
Phylis Reynolds Naylor
Doreen Cronin
E.B. White
.... and MORE!
Genres:
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Fables
Poetry
Nonfiction Books about Nature
Nonfiction Books about Science
Nonf
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Grades:
1st - 9th
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Virgin of Guadalupe Cultural Reading (English Version)
This English language cultural reading is about the Virgin of Guadalupe, a patron saint of Mexico. It talks about the history of her first appearance in the 16th century and how it came about that a Basilica was built in her honor. It also discusses Juan Diego who was born in Mexico in 1474 and later became the first Catholic indigenous saint.The reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions.Editable word file.Includes answer key. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar rea
Grades:
6th - 10th
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