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7th grade reading handouts for Microsoft Word
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
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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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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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
Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
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Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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Anticipation Guide for "The Landlady"
This anticipation guide will get students excited about reading the story and will get them thinking and predicting before reading the text. After reading the story, students will prove their comprehension and ability to make inferences by completing the handout/guide.
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7th - 9th
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Tone and Mood: Warm-Up
** This product has been expanded on 12/21/2017!!!
Use this ready-to-copy warm-up to activate your students' brains as you teach them all about tone and mood. Contains four (instead of the original two) scenarios with accompanying questions and pictures. Answers are on the second page (originally, they were not provided). This is a great way to help students really understand the difference between tone and mood. These can be tricky concepts!
The original version of this document is inclu
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6th - 12th
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Read Across America Spirit Week Flyer
LOOK AT DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY! I AM WILLING TO HELP YOU MAKE THE VERSION YOU RECEIVE THE SAME AS THE PHOTOGRAPHS.This flyer can be used for spirit week dress up days!In the preview you can see the clipart images I used. These images came from the site below. These images are free for personal use. Please email me if you need help adding in these images. https://www.cleanpng.com/free/dr-seuss.htmlPlease email me (mforte@nwsd.org) if you would like a pdf version and I will send it your way.The fon
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PreK - 12th
"One Night in the Woods" Drama Class One Act Play Based on Fairy Tales
One Night in the Woods mashes five classic fairy tales with five popular television shows to create an entertaining one act play that works as a classroom or extracurricular project. It’s Cinderella as an episode of The Bachelor, Rapunzel as The Amazing Race, and Red Riding Hood as a breaking news story!The play can also be broken into five independent scenes, four of which work completely independently of the main script. Cast is variable from 4-16. Gender is 2 male and 2 female for four perfor
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6th - 12th
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Celebrate Dress Up Days Spirit Week Read Across America Flyer Letter
This is a Microsoft word document that can be easily edited to meet your classroom plans. Included are 15 of Dr. Seuss' most popular read-aloud titles. I've included a dress-up idea to match each book title, however you can edit that text (or rearrange the book images) to whatever you prefer! Have fun celebrating!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Understanding the Holocaust Using a Picture Book
This is the type of lesson students will remember forever. It has worked well for every teacher that has tried it.
As students enter the classroom, they will receive an index card with a picture of a bird, squirrel, rabbit, porcupine, frog, or fish. Students will be grouped by the animal they chose.
Teacher will read "Terrible Things" (an allegory about the Holocaust) and students will react as their animal. After the teacher is finished reading the story, students will read the poem "First
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5th - 8th
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The Diary of Anne Frank - Guided Questions, Worksheets, Short Essay
Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annex"
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6th - 8th
Comparison texts : Oranges and 7th grade by Gary Soto
This packet includes the poem "Oranges" and the short story "7th grade", both by Gary Soto. Students will read both texts and make comparisons. The poem "Oranges" is broken down into multiple sections to allow students to analyze the plot of the poem. Questions are used to help guide the students in their work. A worksheet is also included which allows students to identify the figurative language within the poem. The short story 7th grade is followed by multiple choice questions and short an
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6th - 9th
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Reliable vs. Unreliable Narrators
This is to be used with a class novel or for individual reading.
This worksheet begins by describing the characteristics of reliable vs. unreliable narrators. Step by step directions are given to students for determining whether or not a character is reliable. Follow-up questions are left for students to answer about their book character.
*I left this as an editable document. The parts that are in red are meant for you to put your specific book name or character name.*
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6th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Short Story Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to keep track of all the basic elements of fiction while reading a short story. It includes areas for students to take notes on plot, characters, setting, theme, conflicts, and point of view. It is very basic, but very helpful for students who have trouble keeping these elements straight during a short story unit.
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7th - 12th
Chew on This: Informational Reading Skills Practice -Student Reading Guide
**note...This product is a component of the full unit including the 97 slide digital presentation for $6.00 (a great value). You can find it at my TPT store. If you are looking for resources to help your students informational text skills, then this is for you. I have been teaching nonfiction reading using this text for years, and it is always one of our favorite units. The book is both an excellent example of quality nonfiction writing and highly engaging for middle school students. This produc
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5th - 9th
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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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6th - 9th
Context Clues Practice Worksheet for Middle or High School
This activity helps students build skills in acquiring vocabulary through context clues. The students read a short passage and then answer questions designed to help them discern the meanings of italicized words from the passage.
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7th - 12th
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Simile and Metaphor Worksheet Practice
This worksheet provides 10 metaphors/similes that allow students to practice their learning. Pictures of example next to each. They must identify if the sentence uses a simile or metaphor and then explain what that use of figurative language is trying to communicate. There are also 4 "Write Your Own" prompts at the end of the worksheet. This has always been a big hit with my students and can work for grades 4-8.
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4th - 8th
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Monster By Walter Dean Myers: 65 Pages- Unit Lesson Plans, Handouts & more
Complete 65 Page unit I have improved upon over the years. These are 21 complete lesson plans. Each lesson plan includes aim, do-now, instructional objective, an independent reading activity... I include very specific modeling activities (so if it happens to be your first time teaching Monster you will have great examples to model inferences etc.) Also included, where needed in the unit, are homework assignments.
Handouts and Worksheets are included as well. 21 lessons in a 65 page file means
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5th - 8th
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Elements of Fiction: Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet
Help your students practice working with the concepts of theme, motif, and symbol with this Theme, Motif, and Symbolism Practice Sheet. Pages 1, 2, 3, and 4 include 17 questions total: 5 identification questions, 6 multiple choice and 6 open-ended questions that relate to reading passages. Pages 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are the answers! This document is also available in the Elements of Fiction: Theme Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL and the Elements of Fiction: Curriculum Materials MEGA Unit All-in-O
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7th - 12th
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Euphemism Worksheet
A euphemism is an inoffensive word or phrase that is substituted for another word or phrase that may be considered sad, offensive, hurtful, or shocking. Usually we use euphemisms when we talk about death, bodily functions, or death.
This worksheet is aimed for use with 7th grade, but can also be used with 6th or 8th grade. It consists of the definition of a euphemism, an example of a euphemism and its literal meaning, and 12 sentences using common euphemisms encountered in literature and real-l
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6th - 8th
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