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Common Core RL.6.10 resources for GATE
Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
Looking to spice up your review of the different reading genres? Look no further! This engaging bundle packs a punch with genre posters, doodle notes, and genre activities like riddles, book sorts, scavenger hunts, and more! From dull to delightful, this mini-unit will make learning about book genres both engaging and effective!✔ Check out the preview for more information!Unveil a world of possibilities for your students this year by developing their understanding of literary genres. It's the cr
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5th - 7th
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Cinquain Poetry Template Pack | Cinquain Poem Activities | Print & Digital
Looking for a terrific cinquain poem template? This Cinquain Poem Template resource has four unique cinquain templates and much, much more!This Cinquain Poetry Template resource has the templates you need. No more searching for what you need for cinquains in class! There's so much variety in levels that you can use it in grade levels 3 - 12!With an included digital version, this cinquain template pack will work for you whether you're teaching in-person or using virtual instruction.This cinquain
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3rd - 11th
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Also included in:Â National Poetry Month Activities | Cinquain Poem Mini Unit
Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment
End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
Gift of the Magi: Story vs. Movie Guide
There's nothing like a meaningful & rigorous way to incorporate a short movie into the classroom during a busy holiday season! I pair my annual short story study of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" with the Disney cartoon version found in Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas.It’s about a 20 minute film that pairs perfectly with ANY text version of this story. My students LOVE this version of the film, and it offers a lot of areas for comparison including plot element changes and additional charac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Unit Bundle
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Story Elements and Devices Lesson Bundle! - Plot - Setting - POV - Conflict
Energize your English Language Arts classroom with our comprehensive Story Elements & Literary Devices Bundle! This curated collection of engaging lessons and activities is designed to captivate your middle school and high school students while deepening their understanding of vital literary concepts. Key Features:Dynamic Lesson Variety: Transform your teaching with a diverse range of activities that break away from the ordinary. From interactive games to collaborative group work, this bund
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6th - 9th
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Reading Genres Activities - Genre Worksheets for Higher-Level Thinking
Spice up your genre activities for your gifted upper elementary and early middle school students with these higher-level genre worksheets! Designed for students already familiar with reading genre basics, these engaging extension activities will take their thinking to the next level. Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students explore the characteristics of each genre in unique ways.✔ Check out the preview for more information!Through these engaging genre activities, your students wil
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
The Hobbit - A book unit to take you there and back again
This is an engaging and scaffolded book unit designed for The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. It includes comprehension questions, vocabulary, quizzes, projects (learning menus), and a final test. This unit lends itself well to Reading Response Notebooks or something similar, but can also be used without. The comprehension questions tie directly into the Common Core requirements of using evidence from text to support answers. It can be used as whole class instruction or in small groups. The unit
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6th - 10th
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Freak the Mighty: Creative Writing Project
An engaging final project for your novel study of Freak the Mighty! Students choose from four different types of letters written to the book or to the main character. Through creative writing, students demonstrate understanding of story elements and explain major lessons and takeaways.Resource includes:Detailed instructions and explanation of each letter typeChecklist of requirements for each letter type2 levels of rubrics to differentiate and allow for extension and scaffoldingRubrics with and
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5th - 8th
Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Quick Literature Study
This literature study is short and sweet, just like the novel. It asks students to extend the metaphorical story of Jonathan into real world aspects. There are questions for Part One, Part Two and Part Three that can be differentiated based on student ability - these differentiation strategies are outlined in the lesson plans. As a final project, students are asked to find parallels between the novel and ideas, other documents or biographies. To do this, students must conduct outside research
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6th - 9th
Because of Mr. Terupt Literature Study
Because of Mr. Terupt is a great read, but also a GREAT book to get your students thinking about point of view and perspective. This literature study focuses on those two things and more! As the characters each tell the story from their own point of view, your students also will learn about how an author develops characters, creates interactions between characters and how characters change because of others.
With higher level comprehension questions, test-prep quizzes, and MORE for each mont
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4th - 7th
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Fantasy Fiction Book Club for ANY Fantasy Fiction Novel
Designed to be used with multiple book clubs simultaneously! Questions pertain to fantasy fiction (mostly fiction with animals as the main characters) but can also be used with other forms of fiction as well!
If you liked, the Historical Fiction Book Clubs from Gifted & Giggles, this one will supplement it well for another round of book clubs!
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6 assignments with critical thinking questions
Book Review Template
Lesson Plans
Discussion Recording Sheet
Book Club Project- Create a
Counting by 7s Literature Study
Do you want your students to experience a book? Really dig deep and make meaning of the text? Find personal and real-world connections while still hitting content standards? If so, this is the literature study for you!A complete unit for Counting by 7s! Created to enhance the book experience, the activities range from setting, character, reinventing the story and a variety of critical thinking questions all designed with the Common Core in mind! Just watch as your classroom transforms into
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4th - 7th
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Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Suspense Genre Study Book Report
Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Suspense Genre Study Book Report offers teachers a comprehensive an 18-page resource that introduces 6th through 9th graders to the genre. The standards-aligned comprehensive Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Genre lesson plan is detailed and easy to follow with clearly defined objectives and learning targets. The lesson plan incorporates an interactive activity where students identify the distinctive traits of these genres. It's an engaging way to reinforce the
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â A Bundle of Eleven Book Projects
Women's History Month/ELA: "Life doesn't frighten me" (Maya Angelou, 1978)
This 50-slide presentation consists of 3 lessons based on the Maya Angelou 1978 poem, "Life doesn't frighten me." 1. The first lesson focuses on theme. It includes a writing exercise for students focusing on things that frighten them, and how they have addressed their fears.2. The second lesson focuses on rhythm, and introduces and teaches trochee, iamb, and anapest, with fun and accessible examples and exercises, from familiar sources. They are then applied to the poem. More advanced stude
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Women's History Month/ELA (Poetry): Three Works by Maya Angelou
Book Pass | Book Club Preview | First Day of School
Do you use book clubs in your classroom? You need this low-prep, adaptable Book Pass Log!"Book Pass" is a class activity that I have used for years. It is a great way to give students an opportunity to look at a wide selection of texts in an engaging way. At the beginning of the year, I use it to get students acquainted with our classroom library, and get books into students' hands on the first day of school. These instructions will model using Book Pass to preview book club choices, but know th
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4th - 8th
A Long Walk to Water Project
Introducing "A Long Walk to Water: End of Book Project"Are you looking for a creative and comprehensive way to assess your students' understanding of the powerful novel "A Long Walk to Water"? Our "End of Book Project" provides a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their comprehension of the story, while aligning with key educational standards. With a focus on determining themes, analyzing plot development, examining character growth, and exploring point of view, this project encourag
Word Choice: Blackout Poetry Lesson and Activity GB22
Blackout poetry, also known as Found Poetry, is a visual creative writing project. Blackout poetry is a great word choice exercise because it forces you to consider the elements of word choice. With blackout poems, certain words might be read connotatively rather than denotatively, or you might change the meaning and specificity of a word by using other words nearby. This resource contains a mini-lesson, resources, examples, whole or independent activity, format links and options, and standards
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Animals of Eden: A Story of Teamwork in the Wild (eBook Version)
In this poetic children's verse, woodland creatures learn to work together and save their precious land from forest fires. A lyrical tale that encourages hard work, persistence, and "watchful balance" with nature. "Teamwork and quick wit saves us all!"This eBook text allows for several layers of differentiated learning as the poetic stanzas and literary devices include varied levels of complexity. Younger students will enjoy the suggestive images that go along with the story while older studen
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Not Grade Specific
Refugee: A Literature Study
This comprehensive literature study will get your students excited and talking about a real world issue! The study combines Alan Gratz's Refugee with informational texts, videos and photographs designed to help students better comprehend the novel and to expand their understanding of humanity. Through the integration of both types of texts, students will develop a deeper understanding of the novel and the struggles faced by refugees throughout history. They will also critique Gratz's ability to
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5th - 7th
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Editable 40 Book Challenge Tracking Sheet | Genre Challenge Tracking
This editable resource aligns with Donalyn Miller's 40 Book Challenge - where students are challenged to read 40 books during a single school year. Depending on your curriculum, you may want more specific genre choices, or even more independent choices! I have each genre listed with a number in front so students know how many of that genre they need to complete. Students write one book title for each box. For a book over 300 pages, students will write the title in two boxes.
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4th - 8th
Close Reading Prompts for Novel Freak the Mighty
This Close Reading Prompt prints in booklet (clip book) format and was created using MSPublisher. See illustration for end product -a beautiful booklet when printed in color. The Prompt journal includes all 6-7 Gr Literature Reading Common Core standards and can also be used by teacher during Literature Circles.
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5th - 7th
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