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High school informational text study guide pdfs
Calculating Speed, Time, Distance, and Graphing Motion - Distance Time Graphs
This activity is centered around the concept of motion. This activity defines motion and gives instruction and examples on how it cat be calculated and graphed. This activity includes informational text on calculating and graphing motion as well as a variety of problems to check for understanding. There are problems that involve solving for speed, distance traveled, and time in motion. Distance vs. Time and Speed vs. Time graphs are discussed. Twelve distance vs. time graphs and twelve spe
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4th - 9th
Zootopia Movie Guide & Stereotypes Discussion
Zootopia is not only a great movie, but also has important ideas about stereotyping and how we treat each other in a diverse society. Thus, it's a perfect film to show students as a springboard to deeper content and thinking. So, I created this product to use in the middle school classroom, based on the film.
This product is broken up into three parts:
Part 1-Movie guide: students answer questions as they watch the movie, about the plot of the film.
Part 2-Critical thinking: Students answer que
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6th - 9th
Red Scarf Girl Literature Guide with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Literature Guide for Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang. 87-page novel study on the nonfiction memoir about living in China under Chairman Mao and how the Cultural Revolution affected her family. Good book for middle school ELA, especially 7th grade. Comprehensive novel guide aligned with standards includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary with tests and answer keys, study guide, discussion questions, unit plans, writing focus, grammar practice, supplemental materials and visuals for class discuss
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7th - 10th
Scythe Novel Study Guide
Enjoy this complete bundle of beautifully designed materials that will take your class through Scythe by Neil Shusterman!This HUGE bundle includes:**Chapter questions, vocabulary, and figurative language for each chapter.**Dialectical journal with commentary for Citra and Rowan, the protagonists, as well as the impact that other characters play in their life.**Non-fiction reading and writing activity connecting the Utopias vs. Dystopias.**Extended response questionsNOVEL STUDY QUESTIONSPart One:
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6th - 10th
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Nonfiction Passage Practice for EOC Reading test
This packet was created to help remediate essential skills to prepare students for success for their end-of-course (11th grade) Reading Test. (I teach in Virginia, and this material was created for use in preparation for SOL testing, but could easily be used for comparable test-prep in other states.)
While I created this mini-lesson specifically for SOL test review, the passage and questions could easily be used for nonfiction reading tests
The PDF contains:
**A link to the passage used-- I u
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STAAR Reading and Writing Practice Pack
STAAR testing is coming up, so I created this review packet for my students. I teach 11th grade, but this packet is good for any student preparing for the Reading and Writing sections of the STAAR.
This packet contains three reading selections (informational text), 2 short answer questions (over a paired passage), and 8 practice persuasive prompts. The prompts are attached to the persuasive essay lined writing boxes to simulate an actual test-taking environment for students.
The reading sele
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7th - 11th
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User-Friendly PSAT and SAT Prep Tip Sheets for the Reading and Writing Sections
January 2024 -- The test has completely changed. Again. It's all online. I haven't updated this document yet so be advised that the information about formatting is no longer accurate. I'm not even sure if the same skills are going to be assessed. I need to revise this; in the meantime, use the College Board website for guidance.Old entry -- I have been working as a tutor and test prep instructor for over 15 years and have been modifying this informational packet since the new test emerged in 200
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9th - 12th, Staff
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I Have a Dream Speech Handout to Support Analysis and Close Reading
Help all of your students easily understand and appreciate the rich ideas and words of this influential speech by Marting Luther King, Jr.! The speech is presented in sections for close reading, with each section followed by engaging, illustrated questions and activities. What you get:illustrated speech text divided into chunks [with zig zag borders--see the thumbnails] Interesting historical information is included. variety of interactive comprehension questions following each section of the
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6th - 9th
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Lesson in Rhyme Scheme - Examples, Worksheets, Answer Key
A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyme between lines of a poem or song. It is usually referred to by using letters to indicate which lines rhyme; lines designated with the same letter all rhyme with each other. and therefore, it is the pattern of end rhymes or lines.
This is one lesson that can be difficult to teach to students. This mini lesson defines rhyme scheme with various examples from well known poetry stanzas. Students will then have a chance to decipher other poetry patterns on thei
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7th - 10th
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SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, Creator of Sherlock Holmes | Worksheets
Sherlock Holmes author information! Introduce your students to the Victorian world of SHERLOCK HOLMES and his creator, author SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE. This 11-page reproducible resource includes . . . • a 5-page biography of Conan Doyle, including a number of facts readers should know about Sherlock Holmes• 2 pages of study questions that accompany the biography and introduction• a test to gauge students’ comprehension of the material• an answer key• a link to the footage of the only online inter
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Sherlock Holmes Bundle: Doyle Bio and A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA Close Reading
Human Body Systems Study Guide Digital and Print
Biology Study Guide for Human Body Systems. A set of seven handouts for the study of different human body systems. Includes handouts on the nervous system, the digestive system, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, muscular and skeletal system, the integumentary system, and the immune system. Each handout is accompanied by a worksheet for defining vocabulary terms, which can also be used as assessment. Use this resource as a supplemental study guide for your unit. Also includes exposi
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7th - 10th
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British Literary Periods: 12 Charts
These charts of British Literary Periods can be displayed in a number of ways. Each period includes: Genre; Style; Effects; Aspects; Historical Aspects; Historical Perspectives; and Literary Examples. A good resource to blend history and literature.
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5th - 12th
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ELA - 8 Crossword Puzzles + PLUS + 3 FREE Harry Potter Novel Study Posters!
8 Color Crossword Puzzles & 8 Informational Texts: Language Arts Bundle Pack*Thesis Statement *Plagiarism, & Citing Sources*Narrative Writing, Sequence, & Theme*Plot Structure*Poetry Terms #1*Poetry Terms #2*Figurative Language #1*Figurative Language #2Color Crossword Puzzles are a new and fun way for students to learn important concepts in Language Arts! Students uncover each puzzle, by coloring brilliant designs to reveal each crossword puzzle, using a color-by-letter, color code.
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5th - 12th
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit and Lesson Plans Grades 9-12
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit Plan + Daily Lesson Plans Aligned with ELA CCSS Grades 9-12In addition to serving as a non-fiction anchor text for secondary English Language Arts, this motivational unit can also be used as Life Skills curriculum or within Career & Tech Ed classes to teach social-emotional skills in society and the workplace.✔ 300 pages of engaging resources ✔ Link to 100 page Google Doc with student resources ✔ 70 daily lesson plans for 70-90 minute cl
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9th - 12th
The Declaration of Independence Common Core Annotated Speech w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the Declaration of Independence. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos)
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6th - 12th
"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand: A Study Guide
"Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand: A Study Guide uses the Random House Trade Paperback which runs to 500 pages (not the shortened YA version).
REVISED to include four post-reading activities.
This comprehensive study guide aims to support reflective reading, not to replace it. It includes:
1. Teacher's introduction;
2. Detailed, original introduction for students including: an annotated list of characters, themes, etc.;
4. Each chapter is given a guiding question or questions (52 in all). The ques
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9th - 12th
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25 Brain Based Study Skill Tasks for Upper Grades
Students love these 25 recent neuro facts to open new lessonswith their brains more in mind.
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Students especially enjoy cool tasks that teach them about their awesome brains while improving their study skills! These tasks are designed to use in class or in study sessions at home for visible and measurable study skill growth. They can be completed individually at home or in teams as active learning tasks for any lesson topic.
The 25 brain bas
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Nelson Mandela No Easy Walk To Freedom BY Denenberg Novel Guide
No Easy Walk To Freedom by Denenberg Novel Guide is great for teaching about colonialism, apartheid, world history, South Africa, human rights, and anti-racism. Nelson Mandela | the Apartheid | World History | Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This novel guide includes: Learning Objectives14 Page Teacher Pack - Answer Key 46 Page - Students PackChapter by chapter reading comprehension questionsText to world questionsNew Vocabulary Activities Extension ResourcesBackground
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6th - 9th
Citing Textual Evidence: Common Core Aligned (5 Easy Steps for Students)
This easy-to-use citing textual evidence resource highlights the 5 most important steps when highlighting textual evidence to prove a claim. This resource was particularly made for students who need extra help and are having trouble with traditional teaching methods. Use this resource as a step-by-step guide to help your students learn how to explain a quote and as well as how to introduce a quote. This is the perfect resource to apply to a Common Core lesson on Citing Textual Evidence in an Inf
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4th - 12th
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How to Prepare a Great Speech
This Handout is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare an effective PUBLIC SPEECH.
The step-by-step process examines:
1. Selecting a topic
2. Application
3. Research
4. Developing a speech outline
5. Organizing and writing your speech
6. Conclusion
7. Delivering your speech
Giving speeches can be terrifying for many students…..but if you know how to do it’s not so bad and is an important life-long skill.
Like Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Speech is power”.
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5th - 12th
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ELA - 8 Crossword Puzzles + PLUS + 3 FREE Harry Potter Novel Study Posters!
8 Color Crossword Puzzles & 8 Informational Texts: English Language Arts Bundle Pack*Thesis Statement *Plagiarism, & Citing Sources*Narrative Writing, Sequence, & Theme*Plot Structure*Poetry Terms #1*Poetry Terms #2*Figurative Language #1*Figurative Language #2Color Crossword Puzzles are a new and fun way for students to learn important concepts in Language Arts! Students uncover each puzzle, by coloring brilliant designs to reveal each crossword puzzle, using a color-by-letter, colo
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5th - 12th
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Catholic Mass Study Guide and Test - W/parts of mass, order of mass + vocabulary
This comprehensive Catholic Mass Study Guide has it all: Teaches mass objects with pictures, people involved in the mass, the parts of mass with descriptions, the order of mass with a sorting activity, and extra credit. The Test is included with an answer key. Get your students ready for school mass in a couple short weeks!
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4th - 12th
A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 Study Guide to Tim Keller's Insighful Classic
This 8-page comprehensive study guide to W. Phillip Keller's insightful classic A SHEPHERD LOOKS AT PSALM 23 is designed for use in high school classrooms and is also appropriate for teen and adult Bible study groups.The study guide's short answer, chart work, quote completion, scripture look-up, and application questions deepen the reader's engagement with the text and provide a framework for group discussion.I use Keller's book in my high school Worldview English classroom with much success.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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George Washington Spymaster by Allen Novel Guide American Revolutionary History
George Washington, Spymaster by Allen Novel Guide Middle school students find this book captivating, while it combines American History, Revolutionary War and Language Arts. This is an original 39 page novel guide, which covers: Learning Objectives Chapter by chapter discussion questionsBackground information Teacher - answer key Vocabulary activitiesExtension ResourceKWL ChartCause & Effect Activity Nearpod teacher access is included on the last page of the file If you have any questions, p
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7th - 9th
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