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Middle school Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa writing-essays guided reading books
Peak Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class.
Included in the Novel Study:
*Introduction to the Book
*Suggested Pacing Calendar
*Author Information with links to videos about the book and author
*Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website
*Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest
*3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Christmas Around the World Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Christmas traditions all around the world. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Christmas traditions whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Christmas Around the World Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th & 6th Grade
The History of Christmas 4th and 5th Grade Bundle
This is the complete workbook constructed by Reading Through History for the History of Christmas series. It includes 106 pages of reading, writing, and content activities for students and is appropriate for any reading or social studies class above the 4th grade level. It includes lessons on the origins of the holiday, both Pagan and Christian, lessons covering popular characters of the holiday such as Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, a section on popular literature that inspired the way we celebr
Grades:
4th - 6th
"The True Christmas Story" A Nativity Reader's Theater Script
Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to teach your students the full nativity story? Then look no further than this reader's theater script! It features both narrator and character parts. It tells the complete nativity story in a lively and engaging tone. This reader's theater script would be the perfect addition for any christian classroom!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Readers' Theater - Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)
This Reader's Theater Script is easy to follow and is based off of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This is written at a level that 4th, 5th, and 6th graders can enjoy. During the holiday season I have enjoyed completing many projects with the text. One of my favorite projects is available here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Christmas-Carol-and-How-the-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Foldable-1524086If you need extension projects or differentiated instruction, these Bloom's Taxonomy cho
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Winter Stories Bundle - A Christmas Carol
Silly Opinions | Digital Writing Prompts | Intro to Opinion Writing | Engaging
Opinion writing is one of my favorite units! Giving our students the tools they need to voice their beliefs is one of the most productive skills they will apply in their real world. As you are probably already aware, a solid opinion is most powerful when it is supported and backed by reasons. This is the challenge that many students face when comforted with opinion writing tasks.These digital writing prompts are the perfect introductory tool that guide students into the practice of stating their
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Christmas Hannukah Kwanzaa Traditions Reading Comprehension | Differentiated
Are you looking for a way to keep December smooth and engaging? Would you like to expose your students to other popular winter holiday traditions like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa? This product is the perfect way to keep students engaged and learning while also celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa traditions from around the world. This product contains:THREE differentiated reading text sets and questions about holiday traditions around the world Graphic Organizers: KWL, Main Idea and Su
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Close Reading ALL YEAR LONG| Holiday | Differentiated Comprehension | Print
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class.
Included in the Novel Study:
*Introduction to the Book
*Suggested Pacing Calendar
*Author Information with links to videos about the book and author
*Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions
*Alliteration Summary and Examp
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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
La Navidad Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Christmas
This 3-page file includes:~A reading in Spanish from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Central America. She talks about how she and her family celebrate the Novena, Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) and Christmas Day (Navidad). The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise in Spanish. ~Answer key.Level: Spanish 1/2 (90% in present tense)
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
El DÃa de los Reyes Lectura - Three Kings Day Spanish Reading
This Spanish cultural reading is on Three Kings Day or DÃa de los Reyes. It discusses its history and origins, how it is celebrated in Mexico with gift giving and the special foods which are prepared for this day including tamales and Rosca de Reyes. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.Level: Spanish 2 (present and past tenses)
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
La Flor de Nochebuena Lectura y Cultura: Poinsettia Flower Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on the history of the Poinsettia Flower which is native to Mexico. It discusses its ancient origins and how it was used by the Aztecs. The reading then discusses how it was introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the first ambassador to thenUnited States in the early 1800s. Finally, there is a paragraph describing the legend of the poor girl Pepita who upon gifting weeds to the baby Jesus on Christmas eve saw her gift turn
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
The Lost Hero Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods.
Included in the Novel Study:
* Introduction to the Book
* Suggested Pacing Calendar
* Greek Creation Myth article and activities
* 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon,
He
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Grades:
5th - 7th
December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teach students about New Year's Eve, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas with reading assignments! This resource includes FOUR informational reading passages. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions (a mix of open-ended and multiple choice) - emphasizing vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Click HERE for the digital version of this resource.Includes:★ 4 Informational R
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - December Bundle
Bundle and save on December reading assignments! This bundle includes SEVEN reading passages, covering winter holidays as well as several secular winter topics. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions and an answer key. The questions emphasize vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Includes:★ 7 Reading PassagesThe Power of Hot Chocolate (Informational)Kwanzaa: A Celebr
Grades:
4th - 7th
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History of Christmas: Food, Caroling, and Christmas Cards
This download includes unit 4 of the Reading Through History Christmas series. This unit summarizes the stories of traditional Christmas foods, caroling, and Christmas cards. Each individual lesson traces the lineage of the tradition and describes how they became an essential part of the Christmas holiday and broader culture. For each lesson, a series of five reading comprehension questions are included, along with guided reading activities, and a constructed response question or student activit
Grades:
5th - 8th
Christmas Traditions 2: 4th and 5th Grade
This download includes unit 4 of the Reading Through History Christmas series. This unit includes the history of the candy cane, caroling, Christmas decorations, and the holiday shopping phenomenon known as Black Friday. Each individual lesson traces the lineage of the topic and describes how it has become a part of the Christmas holiday and broader culture. For each lesson, a series of five reading comprehension questions are included, along with guided reading activities, Common Core questions
Grades:
4th - 6th
Grades 3-8: A World of Cookies for Santa - Christmas around the world Read Aloud
Take a trip around the world as we learn about all the delicious treats Santa eats, and unique Christmas traditions celebrated around the world! This printable PDF is a companion for M.E. Furman's book A World of Cookies for Santa! This package can be used with grades 3-8 as the depth of discussion and length of writing assignments can vary depending on the age group. Always preview the books and activities before assigning to ensure they are appropriate for your learners.About This Product:3 PD
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Las Posadas Cultura y Lectura: Spanish Reading on Christmas (Navidad/Novenas)
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish culture reading on 'Las Posadas,' a Mexican nine-day long celebration leading up to Christmas in which people reenact Mary and Joseph's search for lodging leading up to the birth of Jesus. This reading talks about the history of the celebration and how it mixes in with Aztec beliefs. The reading also discusses the special songs which are sung and the traditional foods which are eaten as well as the use of the piñata in the celebration.~The reading is followed
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Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Winter Holidays BIG Bundle: Top 20 Resources at 50% off!
Front Desk Novel Study
The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. 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, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, argumentative writing unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their gr
Grades:
5th - 6th
A Christmas Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A bundle with three close reading passages focused on different aspects of Christmas. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about Christmas whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes three individual activities on:Christmas Around the WorldSanta ClausA Christmas Carol's Ebenezer ScroogeEach activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension ta
Grades:
5th - 6th
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff complete novel pack.
Includes the following:
45 short answer and essay questions
Graphic organizers for theme, character traits, and research project
letter to author template
25 context clue multiple choice questions
book and self reflection template
Biltmore Estate brochure template
Serafina diagram template
This product requires students to make inferences, build vocabulary, make predictions, explictly answer questions from text, and explain answers.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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