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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Compare & Contrast 2 Stories - 10 Paired Passages - 4th & 5th Grade Folktales
Compare and contrast literature with ten paired passages. This set emphasizes identification and use of story elements to construct responses. Students read two folktales, organize elements in tables, transfer them to Venn diagrams, and explain in paragraphs. Open the preview to take a closer look.Five sets of folktales from around the world were carefully selected and adapted for fourth and fifth grade students.“Mani and Sol” (Norway) and “The Fire Dog” (Korea)“The Goose and the Golden Egg” (S
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4th - 5th
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Prose Poetry and Drama Task Cards RL4.5
Are your fourth graders struggling to learn the difference between poetry, prose and plays/dramas? Mine were, so I created this Task Card resource just for them. Now I am sharing my RL 4.5 set of task cards with you and your students.This RL 4.5 resource includes:20 Task Cards for students to practice determining the text type (prose, poetry, drama) Student WorksheetTeacher Answer Key (students could use to self-grade, too)Poster/support sheet that lists key elements of each type *
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3rd - 5th
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Recount Stories, Fables, Folktales and Myths RL.3.2 Task Cards for 3rd Grade
Are you struggling to find easy-to-read fables, folktales and myths for your 3rd graders? This task card resource was created just for them! Appealing cartoons and fun stories grab your students' interest, which makes meeting RL.3.2 fun and easy.This no-prep resource is perfect for centers and group work. Just print and go! The digital Easel version (which is included) can be used on any electronic device, and is self-checking. Directions are easy, helping students be self-directed.===========
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3rd
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Ultimate Language Arts Year-Long Bundle
Teaching Theme for Any Story Activities | Moral Lesson Central Message
Make learning fun for your students while having them identify the theme of any story. This teaching theme activities and worksheets is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Students will enjoy identifying the theme, moral, lesson, and central message of the story. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are pro
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2nd - 4th
3rd Grade Common Core: Anchor Charts/ Posters Literature & Informational Text
"I can..." statements for standards are written.Pages are as follows: RL.1 Ask and Answer, RL.2 Retell the Story, RL.2 Main IdeaRL.2 Genre Types, RL.2 Morals and Lesson, RL.3 Character Traits and FeelingsRL.4 Literal and Non-Literal, RL.4 Context Clues, RL.5 Stories, Dramas, Poems RL.6 Point of View, RL.6 Who is telling the story? RL.7 IllustrationsRL.9 ThemesRL.9 SettingRL.9 PlotRL.9 Compare and Contrast RL.10 Monitor ComprehensionRI.1 Ask and AnswerRI.2 Two Types of Main Id
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3rd
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Shoe Charms Literary Analysis Character Activity for Any Novel | Text Evidence
This trendy activity gives students valuable practice with symbolism and textual evidence as they design shoe charms for characters in the books they read! I don’t know about you, but whenever I ask my students to back up their answers with evidence from the text, I get overwhelmed stares as heads start to sink down to their desks. I tried and tried to figure out how to make textual evidence attainable and engaging for my kids, and I finally found a way that worked. Whether I liked it or not, I
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Book Response Activities for ANY NOVEL | Middle School ELA
Simple Book Review Templates - Book Recommendations Templates for Every Month!
Students will LOVE independent reading with these book review templates! These are low prep and loved by both students and teachers. Just print on colored paper and start creating an easy to maintain reading bulletin board. Writing book reviews will help students develop comprehension skills, expand vocabulary, help with understanding what they've read, and even allows students to make connects with each other. Love this bulletin board? Grab the entire bundle of bulletin boards for 45% off the o
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3rd - 5th
Reciprocal Teaching - Elementary Reading Comprehension PRINT & DIGITAL
For thousands of years, people have known that the best way to understand a concept is to explain it to someone else. “While we teach, we learn,” said the Roman philosopher Seneca. That is exactly why reciprocal teaching, a strategy that empowers students to "be the teacher" during small group reading, is a phenomenal method to implement into your reading lessons. What is Reciprocal Teaching?Reciprocal teaching uses four main strategies to help students comprehend text: predicting, questioning,
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2nd - 4th
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The Moral: Stories and Fables 2nd Grade
Help your students determine the moral of the story. This unit gives students practice with story structure. They review what happens in a story and how a character learns a lesson. Included:Adapted stories and fables Graphic organizers, matching and question-based activities help students think about the moral of the story. There is a plan and write activity that helps students write a short story with a moral. There are 6 discussion cards. These can be used for practice or for small groups.
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2nd - 3rd
Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers - Printable or Google Classroom
Graphic organizers to teach reading strategies so students can understand text. 43 graphic organizers covering both fiction and nonfiction skills and features, there’s something here for every book and every reading comprehension standard in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade.Use during teacher demonstrations, small groups, or independent reading.For each organizer there is a teacher guide with a completed example so you’ll feel confident teaching the skill.All organizers come in both a color version and bl
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Back to School Mega Bundle | 2nd Grade
Medusa Mythology Activities | Character Description and Point of View
Who has hair of snakes and eyes that can turn you to stone? Medusa, of course! You can spice up your mythology unit or novel study with these engaging literature activities. Grab students’ attention with two different views of this alluring mythical creature.“Medusa,” a humorous poem told in first person, characterizes the Gorgon as a frustrated woman who just can’t do a thing with her hair. Conversely, a brief narrative entitled “The Dreadful Gorgons” provides a third-person account of Perseus’
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5th - 6th
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Reading Genre Anchor Charts | Editable Templates | Literary Genre Study Resource
Enhance your literacy lessons with this collection of 25 comprehensive genre anchor charts and student note-taking guides. These visually appealing anchor charts are designed to introduce and reinforce literary genres throughout the year. Each chart includes a student-friendly definition, genre elements, and engaging graphics to aid comprehension. Additionally, an editable version allows you to customize the content to suit your students' needs. With options for different sizes, printing prefere
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2nd - 6th
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Comparing Cinderella Stories from Around the World with Picture Books
Comparing Cinderella stories? In these activities, the class reads fairy tales from around the world, as well as parodies. Then they analyze elements and discover similarities between folktales in different locales.Note: No stories are included in this resource. Activities use picture books from your library.Open the preview to take a closer look. Although lesson plans state that the teacher will read books aloud, materials may also be used for independent reading.First, the teacher reads severa
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3rd - 5th
Writing Pourquoi Tales with Just So Stories as Mentor Texts - 4th & 5th Grade
Kids explore pourquoi tale mentor texts from Just So Stories. Rudyard Kipling’s lively style encourages kids to experiment with word choice, repetition, and voices of the narrator and characters. After studying his work, fourth or fifth grade students plan and write their own. Open the preview to take a closer look at the writing project. First, kids read “How the Camel Got His Humps” and work on story elements.The class discusses elements of literature: characters with goals, obstacles, steps t
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4th - 5th
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Types of Character Conflict: Posters and Practice Worksheets or Assessment
Create a visual display that highlights the four types of character conflicts in your classroom! This resource includes four posters and a 10-item worksheet or assessment. Use these to introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to the four major types of character conflict: person vs. person, person vs. nature, person vs. self, and person vs. society. This resource features two distinct items:FIVE POSTERS- There is a colorful poster that defines each type of character conflict. A
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4th - 6th
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FUN Phonics Printables | Kinder | LARGE Cards, SMALL Cards,Writing paper
These printable are the perfect tool to teach phonics Fun Phonics. They are FUNDATIONS aligned with level k. BUT this is NOT a registered product of Wilson Language. WILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Wilson Language Training Corporation. This file is an independent product and is not affiliated with, nor has it been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Wilson Language Training Corporation.T
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: GROWING BUNDLE | Kindergarten FUN Phonics! All you need to teach PHONICS
Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato Craft & Activities
Looking for Saint Patrick's Day reading response activities AND an adorable craft to brighten up your room? This St. Patty's Day packet includes craft templates and a variety of activities to complete after reading Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola. Aligned to the Common Core.Includes:*St. Patrick's Potato craft templates & directions*Sequencing cut and glue RL1.7*Story Structure RL1.3*Describe the character Jamie O'Rourke RL1.7*Beginning, Middle, End RL1.2*All answer keysNo
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K - 2nd
Elements of Poetry Anchor Charts, Handouts, and Quiz - Introduction to Poems
This straightforward introduction to structural elements of poetry works with any poem unit. Colorful anchor charts support instruction with terms and a labeled poem. The grayscale version provides parallel handouts. A simple matching quiz lets kids show what they know.Open the preview to take a closer look at the resources.Kids learn terms with a page of definitions of five elements of poetry, as well as a labeled poem:versestanzarhythmmeterrhymeThey use the grayscale version as a reference or
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3rd - 5th
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Point of View: Who is Telling the Story? (RL 1.6) - Posters and Worksheets
This file has a point of view poster that identifies keys and thinking steps for figuring out who is telling the story. (first person and third person). It includes several versions with different popular books, as well as, a blank poster so you can add your own examples. At the end of the file, there are worksheets with varying levels of rigor and handwriting supports that can be used with any book. The worksheets align to the thinking steps on the poster!
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K - 2nd
Fiction vs Nonfiction | Anchor Chart | Fiction vs nonfiction Sort
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE EDITABLE VERSION IN GOOGLE SLIDES <<Improve your students' understanding of fiction and nonfiction texts with this comprehensive Fiction vs. Nonfiction Anchor Chart and Sort activity. This resource includes a printable anchor chart for sorting the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts, providing a hands-on learning experience for students.Students can cut and glue the elements of fiction and different features of nonfiction texts into their intera
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Fiction vs Nonfiction | Summarizing | Interactive Notebook
Elements of Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart, Poster, Organizer, and Questions
Support your realistic fiction genre study with a poster, anchor chart, organizer, and questions. Each comes as a color or grayscale page that you may print or display. Kids learn to distinguish, identify, and analyze elements (characters, setting, plot and theme).Open the preview to take a closer look. You can use these handy resources with any story.Enjoy teaching!Brenda Kovich
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3rd - 5th
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Character Traits and Response Fairy Tales 2nd Grade
Help your students understand how an author uses character traits and character responses when writing a story. Included:Paper and Pencil•4 adapted fairy tales focusing on character traits•practice activities matching characters with their character traits•practice activities focusing on character responseDesigned for 2nd Grade• Great for 3rd Grade ReviewPreview has much more detail. ELA StandardRL2.3:Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges. Reviews: *****
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1st - 3rd
THEODOR GEISEL (Dr. Seuss) AUTHOR STUDY: Activity and Graphic Organizers
DR. SEUSS AUTHOR STUDY! THEODOR GEISEL AUTHOR STUDY!Learning about Dr. Seuss or studying his books like Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, or The Cat in the Hat, has never been more fun! This activity makes a great bulletin board display! Great for Read Across America week, Dr. Seuss week, or Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2.BIG GALOOTStudents will love creating a Big Galoot of Dr. Seuss, one of the greatest picture book authors of all time. Ready-to-go templates make
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Author Study BUNDLE: Activity, Graphic Organizers, Bulletin Board, Easel
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