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Common Core W.6.9 resources for Microsoft Word
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Argumentation/C.E.R. writing- Murder Mystery #2 - Improve student argumentation!
This is a follow up lesson to the Slip or Trip Murder Mystery! I use this lesson to re-teach my students understand Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning in writing later on in the school year. I've also used it as an extension activity for students that need to be challenged as this one is a bit more challenging than Slip or Trip. Cross-curricular - can be used in science and social studies classes as well.Included with purchase:- Copy of crime scene photo with story and discussion questions for group
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5th - 12th
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Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - Assessment Questions
126 reading comprehension questions. The format is multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short essay questions organized by chapter. They can be used as a study guide, homework questions, quizzes, or tests. The chapter title and page numbers are listed before each section to make targeting sections that need review very easy. The document is fully editable, and an answer key is also included. Download the preview file for the first few chapters.You might also be interested in my Uglies Close R
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6th - 8th
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If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson
Through this unit, students will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation in the text, “If Stones Could Speak” by Marc Aronson. This common core aligned packet emphasizes specific skills that are targeted in each chapter. Through this packet, students are exposed to diverse perspectives and challenge them to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions about history. Students will learn to analyze how claims support the main idea and h
Grades:
5th - 8th
Grades 6-8 Common Core English Language Arts IEP Goal Bank
This IEP goal bank was created to assist special education teachers with the task of writing standards-based IEP goals in English Language Arts. Speech-Language Pathologists should also find this resource to be useful when creating IEP goals and collaborating with teachers. After spending countless hours developing IEP goals myself and really having to think through how to best individualize goals and objectives for my own students, I wanted to share this resource to help other special educati
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6th - 8th
Text Dependent Analysis
Answering Text Dependent Analysis questions will be something that proves challenging for your students this year. This file contains a handout the goes over the steps to write a TDA response using the acronym R.E.A.D.E.R. It also contains three different graphic organizers that could be used with any TDA question. The different graphic organizers were developed in a way that there is a gradual release of support. The last graphic organizer is one that students would be able to easily recreat
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4th - 8th
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Informative/Expository Writing Graphic Organizer
Ready to print graphic organizer for your students! Help them brainstorm, plan, and organizer their writing for informational and expository essays. Includes space for...Introduction: Hooks, topic sentences3 Body Paragraphs: Transition words, topic sentences, and encourage using evidence and detailsConclusion: Guide on how to wrap up their writing
Grades:
5th - 7th
Mother and Daughter by Gary Soto
This unit is a complete analysis of Gary Soto's short story "Mother and Daughter". It contains the text of the story, vocabulary, characterization analysis, figurative language, point of view analysis, and theme analysis. It is Common Core aligned and contains a final assessment. Teacher answer keys are included.
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6th - 8th
"Among the Barons" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fourth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke - using Lee Grant's identity - becomes even more entangled in the intrigue involved in trying to free third children and overthrowing the current government. Lee's little brother - Smits - arrives at Hendricks School for Boys, and Luke is unsure of who to trust and who is telling the truth.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling te
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
Reading Response Letters 101
Reading Response LettersAfter reading The Reading Zone by Nancie Atwell, I was inspired to implement reading response letters in my classroom. It took me a long time to find a system that worked for me and my students, but I am really happy with the result! I use this at a 6th-grade level, but it can be adapted to many different grade levels. This product includes: -a detailed description of my procedure-an explanation of what a reading response letter is and how I grade it (I use this on my web
"Where Is the Eiffel Tower?" by Dina Anastasio Unit
This book tells about the history of the Eiffel Tower and the man who was responsible for its creation. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either individuals or small groups.
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4th - 6th
Lucy Calkins 6th Grade Unit 2 Bend 1 Lessons
This is a bundle of lesson plans designed to support a teacher in the implementation of the Lucy Calkins Common Core Units of Study for Writing. It begins with a brief overview of unit 2 on literary essays then has lesson plans that highlight the important points in the sessions from the first bend of the unit. This bend focuses on students writing a literary essay based upon a claim about a character.
Who Was Galileo?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book tells about the life of Galileo who is consider the father of modern science. It talks about his early life, his discoveries/inventions, and his clashes with the church during the Renaissance.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, ind
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4th - 6th
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney Unit
Greg's mom announces that the family can't afford their annual trip to the beach this year. So how will Greg fill his summer? His parents want him outside and busy...Greg would prefer to stay inside and play video games all summer.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal f
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4th - 6th
"Son" by Lois Lowry Unit
This is the fourth, and final, book of "The Giver" series. It tells the story of Claire - a young girl who was chosen as a Birthmother, gave birth to a son, and had him taken from her immediately. She's determined to find her son, but Jonas had left the community with him in order to save his life. The book tells the dangers and sacrifices Claire makes in order to eventually reunite with her son.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions,
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Who Was Dr. Seuss?" by Janet B. Pascal Unit
Kids love reading Dr. Seuss books, and now they are able to read about Dr. Seuss - one of the most important authors and illustrators children's books. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading ins
Grades:
4th - 6th
Percy Jackson: Informative Research Graphic Organizer
I used this graphic organizer in correlation with Percy Jackson: Informative Research Essay . This was a way for students to organize their information as they researched that would then guide them with their essay.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Percy Jackson: Informative Research Bundle
"Who Was Stan Lee?" by Geoff Edgers Unit
For fans of Marvel Comics, this is a perfect biography! It tells about the life of Stan Lee, how he came to create all the different characters for Marvel, and how Marvel's characters were different previous superheroes.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschoo
Grades:
4th - 6th
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" by Jeff Kinney Unit
Greg's dad in trying to make Greg tougher...to the point that Greg is really worried when his dad talks about sending him to a military academy over the summer. Greg becomes determined to show his dad that the military academy isn't necessary.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also
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4th - 6th
"What Were the Salem Witch Trials?" by Joan Holub Unit
The book tells the history of the Salem Witch Trials and what life was like in Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1690s. It explains what may have led to the trials and what a terrible tragedy it was. It's a good way to combine both language arts with history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This uni
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4th - 6th
McCarthyism/Cold War DBQ
This activity includes the use of 7 primary source texts (speech excerpts, photographs, and comic strip) to engage students and encourage them to interact with text and cite specific evidence. Each document comes with at least 3 questions. The questions build upon each other to help students see both sides of the issue with McCarthyism during America's Cold War Era. At the end, students will take the information they have gained while analyzing the documents and construct an argumentative essay.
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6th - 12th
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Writing Game (Gamification Unit)
Welcome to the land of Scripton! Scripton is governed by the Honorable King Scriptus and Queen Scribiva. Their monarchy is one of great wealth where nobles and peasants work together in happiness. The local sorceress lives on the edge of the kingdom, providing security to the people of Scripton. The daily life on Scripton is quite magical.
Until something unforeseen transpires... the Queen has been kidnapped!
Queen’s Ransom is an expository/informational and argumentative writing unit develop
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5th - 8th
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"Who Was Annie Oakley?" by Stephanie Spinner Unit
This book tells about the life of Annie Oakley who was very poor as a child, but using her sharpshooting skills, became world famous.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either
Grades:
4th - 6th
"Notable Figures of the Enlightenment" + Article, Assessment (Distance Learning)
The illustrated Article features the achievements of important Enlightenment figures: Locke, Rousseau, de Montesqieu, Voltaire, Wollstonecraft, and Smith. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Article - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows student to score each other's short answers)- Mini-Article: The Salon- Historical Examination Form- 3-2-1 Reflective Writing Activity- Support from Text Guide- Grap
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5th - 9th
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