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Free high school informational text study guides
Nonfiction Annotation Strategy
This strategy takes students past the symbol mark-ups and emoji annotations that barely scratch the surface of a text, and urges students to look closely at a writer's diction, tone, text structures, etc., to help determine author's purpose. I designed each step based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English I and II and the corresponding question stems from the STAAR test, but it fits with the ELA Common Core standards as well. Any content that requires reading informational, e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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In-Text Citations and Quotation Formatting (MLA 8th Ed.) - EDITABLE
This has been a truly helpful resource for my students. With relevant examples, this four-page resource walks students through each aspect of citing sources in-text. In doing so, it shows students how to create citations, where to put them, and how to edit quotations with brackets or emphasis.
This resource abides by the standards of MLA 8th edition.
This resource also includes an editable Word document and a PDF.
Thank you!
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Thanksgiving Informational Flyer with Questions for Middle School (FREE)
Informational flyer on Thanksgiving with accompanying questions written to a higher rigor level using Thinking Enhanced Items. Question stems have study notes included to help students understand the stems better. Meant to be used as a teaching tool. Multiple answers for some questions. Answer key included.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Rhetorical Analysis Cheat Sheet for AP English and ELA
This rhetorical analysis cheat sheet is designed for AP English Language and Composition students, but it's appropriate for any high school English class studying nonfiction. Students can easily refer to the sheet while reading, annotating, or writing nonfiction texts and analyzing a writer's rhetoric. The rhetorical analysis cheat sheet provides clear definitions of the following terms: rhetoricrhetorical analysisrhetorical choicesthe rhetorical situation writeraudiencecontextexigencepurposeme
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Rhetorical Analysis Bundle for AP English Language and Composition
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Novel Study
Science journalist Rebecca Skloot makes a remarkable debut with this multilayered story about faith, science, journalism, and grace. It is also a tale of medical wonders and medical arrogance, racism, poverty and the bond that grows, sometimes painfully, between two very different women—Skloot and Deborah Lacks—sharing an obsession to learn about Deborah's mother, Henrietta, and her magical, immortal cells. SummaryHer name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Sout
Grades:
9th - 12th
Apollo 13 (1995) Film Study Guide and Activity
I created this 50-question study guide to go with the Apollo 13 film from 1995. The activity is a mixture of questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and fill-in-the-quotes. I use this as part of a larger unit on space exploration and literary nonfiction in my 10th grade language arts classroom. But depending on the group, it should be appropriate for anywhere from 8th to 12th grade classrooms as well. An answer key is included in this document.
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8th - 12th
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Parts of a Newspaper
This Front Page Sample Newspaper is labeled with need to know jargon vocabulary for Journalism or Newspaper students so that they can become familiar with the parts of a newspaper.
Parts labeled include:
skybox/teaser, banner/flag, headline, sub-head, byline, dateline, lead (lede), body text, jumpline, side bar, pull quote, photograph/illustration/cut, caption/cutline, photo credit
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Text Dependent Questions Reading Guide
Use this reading guide when teaching "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Edwards. I am listing the reading guide free for now, but I will update the file to include all teaching supplies and an answer key in the near future.
Enjoy!
Grades:
11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SQ3R Handout and Worksheet
Here is a an SQ3R (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review) handout and worksheet to help students with effective note-taking and recall. This is a proven method, and now it's easy to implement in your classroom with this explanatory handout and template.
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Expository Text Notes - 8th Grade
These are are notes for expository test that I use in my classroom to prepare me students for the 8th grade STAAR test in the state of Texas.
Vocabulary words included are:
-author's purpose
-controlling idea
-main idea
-supporting detail
-summary
-factual claim
-opinion
-commonplace assertion
-logic
-organizational patterns
Each vocabulary word includes the definition and an example.
I hope to add the quick check bookmark we use in the next week.
If you have any questions, please email me
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7th - 9th
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Online resource list for developing skills: Listening (A2-C2)
Selected online resources for EFL/ESL teachers and students who aim at improving their English listening skills (A2-C1+ levels).A brief guide with embedded links will give you a quick access to the best materials for listening comprehension available online in 2024. Includes online practice for exams (IELTS, FCE and CAE)Convenient for in-class activities and online learning.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Text Anxiety Test Prep
A Common Core aligned passage about test anxiety and how to combat it. Students will practice for the test while learning ways to calm themselves before, during, and after the test. The passage includes multiple choice and constructed response questions and an answer key. There is also an included DIY Test Anxiety Calming Play Dough recipe to use as a fun culminating activity.
Visit www.teachermagic.net and follow us on Instagram @teachermagic for more resources and up to date informatio
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Técnicas de estudio
Text about study techniques in Spanish. Designed to help students to organize and learn efficiently. Practical exercise included.Texto sobre técnicas de estudio en español. Diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a organizarse y aprender de manera eficiente. Un ejercicio practico incluido.
Grades:
7th - 12th
SAT Prep Reading Comprehension FREE Testing Resource Grades 9-12 ELA
Are you looking to boost your high school students' SAT scores and college readiness? This resource is ideal for 9th-12th grade students preparing for the PSAT or SAT.This SAT reading comprehension resource has been designed to prepare students for the critical reading portion of the test.The text and reading comprehension questions are designed to mimic the style and complexity found on the actual SAT.If your students are not preparing for the SAT, this resource can simply serve as a challengin
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Night Unit Pacing Guide - Elie Wiesel - FREE
This resource includes a suggested pacing guide for Elie Wiesel’s haunting memoir, Night. The guide can be used in whole or part to teach this text. You can find all the lessons, activities and assessments featured in this guide within my Night Full Unit Mega-Bundle.Of course, depending on the academic level of your students and your individual scheduling, the pacing can be adjusted as needed. For example, students can do some or all of the reading as homework if necessary, or some of the activi
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Night by Elie Wiesel Unit - Questions, Analysis, Vocabulary, Quizzes, Exam
Fill-In-The-Blank Literary Term Notes
These literary term notes cover basic terms such as plot, protagonist, conflict, etc, as well as more advanced terms such as theme, symbolism, and metaphor. These fill in the blank notes are perfect for students who require teacher copies of notes, or who struggle to write down notes and listen at the same time. Included in this package are the fill-in-the-blank student printable as well as the completed teacher printable.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Glossary of Rhetorical Devices- Help with AP Language & Composition
This resource provides a guide for a selected list of rhetorical devices high school students will need to read and analyze nonfiction. A three-page chart includes 33 rhetorical devices with detailed definitions and examples. The glossary can be useful for introduction, practice, or review of these terms. For a complete lesson with rhetorical devices, check out this resource in my store: Practice & Assessment for Rhetorical Devices - AP Language & Comp. Help
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9th - 12th
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Sentence Frames for Quoting Research (MLA)
This resource is color-coded and ready to be shared instantly with students! It contains sentences frames and examples to help students cite evidence with strong source information and reporting verbs. In addition, it explains and provides examples on how to create parenthetical citations when information is missing from the source, such as the date, author, etc. Finally, there are example citations and an example Works Cited page in MLA format.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Text Structures
This is a cheat sheet for your students. It includes clue words and thinking maps that relate to the different text structures.
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Quick Language Arts Review Guide
This is a quick and easy to understand guide to help with some basic Language Arts.
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Grades:
1st - 9th
Writing Informative and Argumentative Common Core Cheat Sheet
Product Description:I created this cheat sheet to prepare my high school students for the ELA Writing State Assessment. This cheat sheet is a culmination of all the skills that I have been teaching throughout the school year leading up to the state test. The cheat sheet includes:how to analyze the promptproper format and structure for both argumentative and informative essays how to transition between ideas within the essay. Follow MeIf you are interested in COMPLETE Lesson Plans for writing,
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9th - 12th
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Nonfiction Text Features Poster
This is a poster that sorts the visual and textual text features of nonfiction text. Each type has an example. This is great for providing to students for a reading notebook or to have enlarged as a poster for a classroom.
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1st - 12th
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10 Favorite Arabic Expressions
These 10 expressions/phrases are used on a daily basis. It includes: greeting, apologizing, thanks, congrats and polite phrases. If you are interested to learn Arabic or want to visit Arab country you need to know these expression, how can be used and when.
http://www.everyday-arabic.com/2013/12/10-favorite-arabic-expressions.html
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
IB DP English Lang Lit - Paper 2 rough guide for students
Simple breakdown of IB DP English Lang Lit paper 2 for students.
Grades:
11th - 12th
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