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Common Core RI.8.4 independent work packet microsofts
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
Emergency Lesson/Sub Plans - The Evil Eye Close Read and Superstition Research
These handouts will take students through a Close Read of an informational article about the Evil Eye and provide an extension research activity for further learning about superstitions from around the world. This 2-3 day lesson is what I keep tucked aside in an Emergency Lesson Plan folder, but I have also used it with younger students, reluctant readers, and Fundamentals classes. I would suggest to begin the lesson by asking students about superstitions they are already familiar with. Lead the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
"What is the Horror Genre" Multiple Reads Activity
During this lesson series, students will read the essay "What is the Horror Genre" by Sharon A. Russell. The handouts will help guide students through the reading process. One activity is the Pre-Read, where students will source the text and identify challenging vocabulary. During the First Read, students will read the text and stop to identify the main ideas. As they read, students will also record their thoughts and questions about the ideas in the text. Finally, students will choose specific
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Grades:
6th - 8th
"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl Multiple Reads Activity
During this lesson series, students will read the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The handouts will help guide students through the reading process. One activity is the Pre-Read, where students will source the text and identify challenging vocabulary. During the First Read, students will read the text and stop to sequence the events. As they read, students will also record their thoughts and questions about the story. Finally, students will choose specific textual evidence to answer th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Fun No Prep Restaurant Review Writing Middle & High School ESL - Easy Sub Days
Overview: Students will analyze restaurant reviews and then create their own based off of research and personal knowledge. Students will have choice and guided practice to organize their thoughts in a piece of real world writing. The resources in this bundle are set to be an independent activities with scaffolds and supports present for students, especially ESL/ELD/ELL/ELs, to use as needed.Skills:This independent restaurant research and review activity is ready to go--no prep. The materials in
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Engaging Science of Gratitude Reading & Writing Pack Middle & High School ESL
Overview: Your middle & high school EL/ELL/ESL/ELD students will learn about the science of gratitude, its benefits, and how to practice it. Students will then apply their knowledge to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about this topic. This is a great just in time activity for Thanksgiving or part of a larger SEL unit. Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a co
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEST PREP: TRAILBLAZING BLACK MUSICIANS
This packet contains one informative article about iconic Black Musicians, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions. It highlights musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Jimi Hendrix, Beyonce and more. This is a great resource for: -Test Prep-Informational Text Analysis-Black History Month-Sub Plans-Homework-Independent Work An answer key is included on the last page.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Earth Day History & Facts Independent Project Grades 6-12 ESL No Prep Sub Ready
Overview: Students will learn the facts and history of Earth Day, environmental issues, and global activists. Students will then apply their knowledge to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about an environmental issue.Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a comprehension check, pulling information from text and independent research, planning and creating informational
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Dangers of Fentanyl Drug Use Grades 6-12 ESL No Prep Reading & Writing Sub Plan
Overview: Students will learn about the dangers of fentanyl use and how to help someone who may be using. Students will then apply their knowledge to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about this topic. Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a comprehension check, pulling information from text and independent research, planning and creating information text and a prese
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Memorial Day History & Facts Grades 6-12 ESL Independent No Prep & Sub Ready
Overview: Students will read about the history of Memorial Day, how it began, common customs and traditions. They will use this information to compare it to a similar holiday, ANZAC Day. Students will also use the featured vocabulary in the reading of the text when answering comprehension questions, and while researching and writing about the holiday.Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary,
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Romeo & Juliet Acts 1-5 Final Project Middle & High School ESL No Prep Sub Ready
Overview: Students will apply their knowledge of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet by completing this comprehensive project. This project can easily be implemented on an emergency substitute day after students have completed the play. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level EL/ELL/ESL/ELD/EFL will do well with this material at the end of a unit.Skills:This resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: using figurative language/literary terms and quotes in cont
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
April Fool's Day History & Facts Grades 6-12 ESL Independent No Prep & Sub Ready
Overview: Students will read and learn the facts and history of April Fool's Day, common pranks across the world, and the top 10 greatest April Fool's pranks of all time. Students will then apply their knowledge to create and continue to research April Fool's pranks and customs in other countries and create a quiz for their peers.Skills:This timely and relevant resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: spelling, inferencing, vocabulary, reading with a compre
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Historical Context for The House on Mango Street - Mexican-American Immigration
Use this activity to help your students establish historical context before beginning the novel, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. First, students will read an article from the Encyclopedia of Chicago about Mexican-American immigration. Then, they'll complete questions to help them analyze the informational text.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Macbeth Acts 1-5 Final Project Middle & High School ESL No Prep Sub Ready
Overview: Students will apply their knowledge of Shakespeare's Macbeth by completing this comprehensive project. This project can easily be implemented on an emergency substitute day after students have completed the play. Intermediate to advanced proficiency level EL/ELL/ESL/ELD/EFL will do well with this material at the end of a unit.Skills:This resource is ready to go--no prep. The materials in this set cover these skills: using figurative language/literary terms and quotes in context, summar
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
BTS 2018 UN Speech: Close Read and Activity Work
Taking the world by storm! BTS is a K-Pop sensation. In 2018 their leader RM gave a moving speech on self-love to the UN. This activity is full of work with RI .4, .6 and a constructed response using the CER formula. This activity can be completed independently or with the guidance of a teacher. There are impeded videos and links to the speech as well as supports for the concepts in the questions.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The News - Neil Postman- Google Doc- Distance Learning
This is a single paragraph from Neil Postman's The News. The whole goal is to assess students understanding of Non-fiction text and Authorial Purpose. The multiple choice questions are already in adapted test form with three answers. Easily link this to Google Classroom for Distance learning.
Grades:
7th - 9th
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John Wilkes Booth vs Edwin Booth - Sibling Rivalry, American History
I usually teach this in conjunction with the text Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson, but can really be read and taught at any point if you are learning about the assassination of Lincoln.There is a fascinating twist of history between John Wilkes Booth and Edwin Booth - two very famous Shakespearean actors. One went on to greatness, and one went down in notoriety - guilty of assassinating President Lincoln. In this resource, read a short story / starter on how Edwin Booth saved Abraham
Grades:
6th - 12th
History of Jim Crow: Building Background Knowledge for A Lesson Before Dying
A great warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge and get historically situated before embarking on reading A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines.
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in:Â A Lesson Before Dying Bundle
INFORMATIONAL TEXT TEST PREP: EMMETT TILL & ED JOHNSON
**IMPORTANT NOTE**This packet contains information related to civil rights, racial injustice, and racial politics. It discusses the murder of Emmett Till and Ed Johnson. The following triggering topics are discussed: racism, lynching, white supremacy, rape, violence, murder. It is advised that this resource be carefully used after considering the culture of your classroom and community. ------Analysis and test prep practice for informational/nonfiction texts. This packet includes two nonfiction
Grades:
7th - 9th
Growth of Business and Labor Unions
Includes: article about industrial revolution and graphic organizer picking out the main idea and key details from all 3 sections of reading.
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7th - 12th
Argumentative Article Close Read: The Automotive Era
Students will read the (slightly abridged) 9 page article Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? For a century, we’ve loved our cars. They haven’t loved us back. by Nathan Heller (2019), which discusses the choices made during the automotive era and what society can learn as we move into the autonomous vehicle era. Students will practice close reading skills by answering a variety of questions regarding author's purpose, key details, tone, vocabulary, summarizing, relating ideas, analyzing o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Declaring Independence
Declaring Independence goes over the first and second Continental Congress, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, as well as the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Includes: article, guided reading, quiz, and answer keys.
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8th
COMPLETE Reciprocal Reading Organizer with Cheat Sheet!
This is a Reciprocal Reading organizer that allows students virtually and in person to gain deeper understanding and perspective of the text they are reading. The top sheet includes a check-off list for teachers, second page is a cheat sheet that includes sentence starters for the students, a page for each role, and at the end, an assessment to gauge student understanding.
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Not Grade Specific
Informative Text Distance Learning
Zero prep 2 days worth lessons on the informative article. Everything can be done digitally-- perfect for distance learning!Visuals and scaffolded questions keep students engaged. It also includes standards based multiple choice questions.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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