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Middle school writing-essays guided reading books under $5
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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3rd - 6th
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
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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4th - 8th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
Grades:
7th - 10th
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Gr. 3-6
A descriptive passage about baseball legend Derek Jeter, highlighting his childhood, rookie years, and his many accomplishments while playing for the Yankees.
This packet includes:
• 3 Page Biographical Passage
• Questions
• Essay
• Writing prompt
• Vocabulary
Great for guided reading, centers, or independent work.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
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6th - 9th
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC
This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short answer - not multiple choice) and vocabulary terms key to the reading (these are taken from the appendix). Complete answer keys are provided. There is an optional assignment to complete an in-class writing assignment (may be given as a homework assignm
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7th - 10th
Forever Grateful: A Heartfelt Tribute to Mom and Dad on Global Day of Parents
"Forever Grateful": A Heartfelt Letter for Global Day of ParentsStep into the heartwarming world of parental love with our touching PDF letter, "Forever Grateful," specially crafted for Global Day of Parents. This heartfelt tribute recognises the unconditional love, guidance, and support of mums and dads everywhere, inviting readers of all ages to reflect on the profound impact of parental love in their lives.What's Inside?"Forever Grateful" is a beautifully crafted letter from a child to their
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Johnny Appleseed Reading Comprehension Passage
A nonfiction Reading passage about American folk hero Johnny Appleseed for Grades 3-6.
Packet includes:
-nonfiction reading passage
-comprehension questions
-vocabulary worksheet using context clues
-written response
-word search
Great for guided reading, centers, or independent work.
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3rd - 6th
Compare & Contrast Essay: "A Sweet Debate Hot Chocolate VS Coffee " English
Unlock the secret to captivating essay writing with "Hot Chocolate Day: A Scrumptious Guide for GCSE/IGCSE Students." Tailored for students seeking excellence in their writing skills, this resource is a delectable journey into the art of essay crafting, using the delightful theme of Hot Chocolate Day.Target Audience: Specifically designed for GCSE/IGCSE students, this guide is crafted to enhance essay writing skills in a way that is engaging, relatable, and academically enriching. Also, complete
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Watership Down Reading Comprehension and Literary Response Unit - Middle School
This reading unit is based on a 4-week pacing of the classic story, with weekly comprehension questions that can also be given as an assessment or read-along guide. There are a few open ended prompts on some of the assignments for students to respond to as well. The quizzes contain a variety of question types such as multiple choice, one-word fill-in answer, and short answer. Each weekly quiz has 10 questions, with an answer key provided.For week #5: there is a final "Response to Literature"
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Ramona the Brave, by: Beverly Cleary- Reading Response Notebook
Here is another great resource from "A Special Kind of Teaching". This is a Reader's Response Notebook for the book, Ramona the Brave, by Beverly Cleary. The resource includes 10 extended response questions for your students to complete after each chapter of this beloved book. Your students will love reading this book with this wonderful response notebook that they can utilize for each chapter.
This is a colorful 12-page response notebook that prints two per page. Printing the response guid
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Nuclear Energy Argumentative Essay Writing Tasks
A complete week long guided reading lesson that prepares students to write an argumentative essay on nuclear energy. Includes pre-reading questions, links to a video with a task, foldable (flipbook) instructions, and writing prompts. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Works as a great end-of-year activity. Includes six informational texts (articles) with line numbers for easy citation. Students can cite evidence from readings on the disasters at Chernoby
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone Grade 6: Narrative Writing "Hagrid Gets Expelled"
Upon reading Chapter 4 in J.K. Rowling's novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, students will use the included prompt and rubric to write a creative narrative of how Hagrid got expelled from Hogwarts. The rubric focuses on using consistent first person narrative and writing as aligns with the grade 6 CCSS writing standards, though teachers can easily adapt for other grades as well.
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 6-8th grade curriculum
Hatchet Essays Movie Comparison Cast Away
This is an compare/contrast thematic essay project to conclude reading Hatchet. Students will watch Cast Away, take notes using a graphic organizer (included), and then compose a thematic essay comparing the two works.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Middle School Book Report Bundle
A format for book reports in a middle school classroom. Bundle includes:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Pre-Reading Survey
3. Post-Reading Survey
4. Essay Instructions
5. Grading Rubric
All files are in MS Word, making them editable and customizable for your classroom. I used these in my 7th and 8th grade Integrated Language Arts (ILA) classes and loved how well they worked. Help get your students making and evaluating their own predictions!
The Pre-Reading Survey h
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Fahrenheit 451 Case Study | Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives |
Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives {Intro of novel & Novel]
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4th - 12th
Classic Book Report Guide/ Instrutions for Students
I use this book report assignment with classic books for the best responses, but it could be used with any fiction book. Review the material with students pointing out the examples and different parts of the report. The examples come from The Pearl which we usually read before assigning the book report. I also sell a writing frame guide.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Frame-for-Book-Report
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6th - 10th
Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short science fiction genre mini-lesson? This complete science fiction story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader science fiction writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Hallway” will appropriately introduce the elements of science fiction and narrative structure to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to bu
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7th - 12th
Night by Elie Wiesle - FINAL 5 Paragraph Essay Questions w/Template
Night is Elie Wiesel's masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps. This new translation by Marion Wiesel, Elie's wife and frequent translator, presents this seminal memoir in the language and spirit truest to the author's original intent. And in a substantive new preface, Elie reflects on the enduring importance of Night and his lifelong, passionate dedication to ensuring that the world never forgets man's c
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7th - 12th
St. Patrick's Day Reading Passage and Activities
A nonfiction reading passage about the origin of St. Patrick's Day, along with vocabulary activities, comprehension questions, and an essay. Great for literacy centers, homework, guided reading, and independent work. Grades 3-6
Packet Includes:
-nonfiction passage
-vocabulary sheet
-comprehension questions
-written response
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3rd - 6th
Reading Comprehension Boot Camp
Made for 6th grade, but easily adapted. "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. Guided/Close Reading excercise practicing the major strategies for reading. It's an easy text but the kids take it very deep. "While We Read" activity 2 pages, reading comprehension questions, & essay questions.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Outsiders Theme Analysis (Expository Essay) Prompt, Outline, and Rubric
Use this clearly explained prompt and outline to write an expository essay for the classic novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Prompt lays out expectations, room for focused brainstorming, detailed outline guides students through each section of writing, and detailed rubric allows for easy, no fuss essay grading! *Created and originally used for 8th grade ELA but can be flexibly used for 6-12th
Grades:
6th - 12th
Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
Looking for a fun and engaging way to enhance critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions in your classroom? Look no further than our Would You Rather prompts resource! With 50 prompts in both DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formats, as well as editable versions, this resource offers flexibility and convenience for any classroom setting.These prompts are not only a great way to spark conversations among students but also encourage them to think deeply and defend their choices. Whethe
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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