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Autumn drama Common Core RI.7.1 resources
Reading Comprehension Passages & Close Reading Passages for Middle School Work
The Reading Comprehension Passages with test prep-type questions include high-interest topics that help sneak in ELA test prep for middle school & 5th grade. The 4 engaging informational reading passages are the perfect close reading passages for your upper elementary or middle school classroom during the first month of school, the weeks leading up to Halloween, for state test practice, or any time of the year.Great to use as back to school reading passages with comprehension questions becau
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5th - 8th
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Labor Day Reading Comprehension - Printable & Digital
Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom by learning the history of this unique holiday and how it has changed over the years! This set of Labor Day reading comprehension activities includes a full-page reading passage, comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, and a page of engaging writing prompts. Use these activities as an ELA lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies lesson, or a timely sub plan for any class.(For more reading activities for teaching U.S. holid
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6th - 8th
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A Fun Group Pantomime for Middle School Drama Class
Here is the perfect first project for your middle-school actors! Students new to drama will relax when they realize that this project has easy-to-follow directions and that they are working as a group. Year after year, my students love this project!
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6th - 8th
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Elements of Drama: Learning Stations
This interactive lesson lets students discover different drama elements for themselves, rather than listening to a teacher monologue for the class period. Each station reviews different elements that are important for understanding how reading a play is different than reading a novel or short story. Students will learn about stage directions, different types of dialogue, the people involved with putting on a play, and how audience members affect a performance. All of these concepts will help jum
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6th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage
Looking to add some engaging and differentiated activities to your Native American literature unit? Check this out!Activities include:Native American History Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamiliar Word with Depth and ComplexityNative American Heritage Month QuizInformational Text About Famous Native AmericansWord Search – Use Words in Context to Fill in the Blanks of Famous Native American ContributionsFamous Native Americans Logic PuzzleOver 1.5+ Hours of Activities (6 separate activities
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5th - 8th
Business_Dune: Part Two Tops Movie Streaming Charts_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Dune: Part Two tops the streaming charts. The film has been a major hit with audiences and has now grossed $711.8 million at the worldwide box office. Popular cast members like Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler helped the film obtain glowing reviews.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support strugglin
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6th - 12th
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Culture_Life & Legacy of Chita Rivera_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Reading passages of current events for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Chita Rivera was a prominent Latina singer, dancer, and actress who recently died, and left a long-lasting legacy. In 2002, Rivera was the first Latina to receive a Kennedy Center Honor and seven years later was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama.Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or g
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7th - 11th
Culture_75th Emmy Awards_Current Events Reading Comprehension_Jan 2024
Succession was named best drama series at the 75th Emmy Awards. The Bear was named best comedy series at the 75th Emmy Awards. Current events news PDF lesson plans for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. For middle and high school students. Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest &am
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7th - 11th
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Culture_ Barbie Movie Sweeps Golden Globe Awards_Current Events Reading_2024
Oppenheimer was the big winner at the Golden Globe Awards, taking home five awards including the top prize. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr were both recognized for their acting performances, while Christopher Nolan won best director. Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and
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7th - 11th
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Fall Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions - Vocabulary Activities
If you're looking for engaging fall reading comprehension practice to honor the first day of fall, the Fall Equinox Reading Unit is includes a high-interest reading passage explaining the Fall Equinox and its impact. Perfect for keeping your students learning and focused during those fall days, the differentiated reading passage focuses on reading comprehension, close reading practice, vocabulary activities, using text evidence, and more.✏️ The best part? This no prep unit will save you time! W
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5th - 7th
"Hidden Figures" teaching resource with pacing map, chapter assessments, and ans
The "Hidden Figures" teaching resource is a comprehensive package that offers everything educators need to teach this groundbreaking story in their classrooms. This product includes:An Instructional Pacing Map that provides a clear guide for teachers on how to integrate the material over a given time.Chapter assessments with multiple-choice questions and answer keys to help evaluate student comprehension.The final multiple-choice assessment and answer key.Critical thinking essay prompts to encou
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5th - 8th
Culture_The Marvels Movie Low Box Office Opening_Current Event News Reading_2023
“The Marvels” misfired with $47 million in its opening weekend to land the worst debut in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe history. Initial box office debut projections for the Marvels movie ranged from $60 million to $75 million.Current events news lesson plans articles for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher pla
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7th - 11th
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Culture_Barbie Movie Box Office Success_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
Teen news articles and lesson plans covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 difficulty levels for differentiation· target vocabulary with visual aids· 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions· open-ended questi
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7th - 11th
Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages NOVEMBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during November! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages OCTOBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during October! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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September and Back to School Informational Texts
This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around the worldShort articles about Voter Registration Day, Beyonce, the autumnal equinox, and National Encouragement Day.The topics are a variety of science, history, and culture. They work well in ELA, science, social studies, and study skills classes.
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6th - 8th
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" A Christmas Carol" Unit-Common Core Aligned
This unit provides An informative article pre-read depicting and information students about the time period of which Charles Dickens wrote about. The worksheets provide comprehension questions, analytical questions, and a lot of evidence based questions that allow students to find textual evidence. A lot of graphic organizers included. Targets Vocabulary as well. A worksheet for each scene is included with great little clip arts. Wanted Poster for Ebeneezer Scrooge- Rubric included and Student E
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6th - 9th
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Summer School - Language Arts, Drama & Film Projects Bundle
This bundle is an ideal cross-curricula for language arts, media, and drama teachers teaching summer school. Months worth of resources that can easily be extended, to engage students in creative summer school lessons.-Drama warm-ups-Film analysis-Text analysis-Costume, set, and prop design-Monologue writing-Script writing-Writing prompts-Readers' theatre-Hot seating-Freeze frames-Improvisation-Audio drama-Planning-Devising-Acting-Directing-Review activitiesAll included in this bundle. My suggest
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6th - 12th
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William Shakespeare Informational Text Set
This resource includes an informational text about the life of William Shakespeare. It was written by a certified Reading Specialist, and is meant for students in grades 6-8. There are five reading comprehension questions based on the text (some questions include text evidence) and a vocabulary graphic organizer for students to complete. An answer key is included.For more informational texts like this one, check out my ongoing bundle of Informational Text Sets for grades 6-8.
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Informational Text Set Ongoing Bundle
September FUN FACTS Differentiated Close Reading Leveled Passages w Activities
You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here."September FUN FACTS"NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVEL Differentiated 1st Grade- 5th Grade+ Reading LevelsPerfect for Special Needs Classrooms with diverse READERSMain Idea
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Not Grade Specific
Culture_Cannes Film Festival_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival featured films such as Jeanne du Barry, May December, Asteroid City, Firebrand, Monster, Killers of the Flower Moon, and The New Boy. Teen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube Article Features:· 2 d
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6th - 12th
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Villians: a Comprehensive STEAM Unit (Unit 2 Only)
Villains is a comprehensive STEAM unit of study geared toward middle and high school students. This resource includes the first of five units in the comprehensive plan, with a sneak-peak at the complete STEAM resource (available November 2019).Unit 2 (Lessons 1 & 2) provides students opportunities to explore famous themes and songs sung by and about villains. Students will analyze texts from songs to develop an understanding of a specific character's motives, appearance, and character traits
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Villains: a Comprehensive STEAM Unit
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Download these free Premier Store items to get the vibe of my store. The kids will thank you later.Click Here to Follow my Store so you Never Miss A New Resource1. Winter Holiday Writing Prompt Sampler2. Graph Analysis on Engagement Ring Costs: Understanding Spending Patterns3. Photosynthesis Informational Match Activity4. Graph: Analyzing the Labor Market: Creating Engaging Story Problems5. The Weekly Current: Empowering Future Drivers: Tesla's Charging Networks6. Renewable Energy Informationa
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6th - 8th
Layered Assignment Contract (for Theatre History Project)
This modifiable "contract" is a way for students to display the level of learning and work they wish to do in order to earn a specific grade. Students become empowered when they know exactly what they must do to earn an A, B, or C.
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7th - 12th
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