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Middle school writing-essays literature circles for special education
Peak Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class.
Included in the Novel Study:
*Introduction to the Book
*Suggested Pacing Calendar
*Author Information with links to videos about the book and author
*Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website
*Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest
*3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format
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5th - 7th
Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide(w/Answer Key)
Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike!
This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class!
Included in this product is 83 pages (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY)
★Anticipation Guide
★Vocabulary
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4th - 6th
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing I Korman's Slacker I Print & Digital
This packet contains two or more questions per chapter for Gordon Korman's middle-grade novel Slacker. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom.Included in this product:- Two or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or preparation for group discussion.- Creative writing pr
Grades:
5th - 7th
Blood on the River Chapter Summary with Comprehension Checks
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind.
Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text.
Corresponding questions can be assigned regardless of whether students read the summaries or the book allowing for peace of mind that all the answers are
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4th - 8th
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IEP and RTI Reading Progress Monitoring for Decoding Skills BUNDLE!
Over 170 pages of progress monitoring! This Bundle holds all of my decodable words progress monitoring sets. Progress monitor your students with ease in the following areas:-CVC Words-Digraphs-Initial Blends-Final Blends-Initial and Final Blends-R-Controlled Words-Silent E Words-Long Vowels-Diphthongs-Compound Words-Two Syllable Words-Multi-Syllabic WordsYou will also get teacher recording sheets to track their progress over the entire program. Put it all in a binder and you are ready for the ea
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K - 8th
BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life
Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually no-prep and works for independent close reading or to hold attention for a read-aloud.What you get:A short fill-in with a word bank provides surprising and interesting background information for an introduction. A variety of comprehension questions: interpr
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6th - 9th
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Communication Folder for Autism/Special needs
My Communication Folder for students with limited verbal skills.A selection of visuals for Speech Therapy, Special Education and Autism to support communication in the classroom and at home.The communication boards Included:-6 Communication Boards titledI want to play with I feelI need in lessonsI want to eatWhat activity I want to doPersonal needsPlus:-120 Picture symbolsThe Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2011 by DynaVox Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permissio
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PreK - 8th
Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units
This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
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2nd - 9th
Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
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7th - 10th
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BOOM CARDS Colourful Semantics Pack - Distance Learning BUNDLE
THIS IS A GROWING BUNDLE. This bundle currently includes three colourful semantics resources:1. Boom Cards Colourful Semantics: Who + What doing + Where: Includes 25 teachable cards2. Boom Cards Colourful Semantics: Who + What doing + What: Includes Level 2: Who + what doing (e.g. the girl is reading): 25 cards and Level 3: Who + what doing + what (e.g. he watched TV): 25 cards (50 teachable cards total)3. Boom Cards Colourful Semantics: Who + What doing + What WITH REAL LIFE PICTURES: 48 teac
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PreK - 9th
Nonfiction Texts with English Language Arts Targets BUNDLE
Save money with passages for the entire year! Perfect for groups with varying needs! Makes differentiated instruction easy! This product contains 45 nonfiction texts (written by me) to target multiple areas of Common Core. Absolutely perfect for small language groups or centers!Each passage is written two ways:*Level 1 for lower grades (K-3)*Level 2 for higher grades (4-8)Each passage contains*One student copy (for reference)*One educator copy (with passage and questions)Included in the packet:N
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K - 8th
Special Ed Reading Curriculum: Summer Reading Comprehension Skills Lesson Plans
Reading Comprehension skills are important skills that all students need to learn in order to deepen their understanding of what they are reading. This year long curriculum is differentiated to meet the many learners in your special education class. This resource includes 4 weeks of Reading Skills and Comprehension Practice! Included in this productThree levels of weekly lessons plans Weekly Vocabulary Weekly Vocabulary Writing Practice Weekly Comprehension Skills Anchor Chart Learn the Skil
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Special Education Reading Curriculum Bundle Reading Comprehension Skills
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Chapter Summaries
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind. Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text. Each chapter is roughly 200 words and has a readability level less than 4.0 once names are removed. With character and place names, readability level is clos
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4th - 7th
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord/CCSS Novel Study
This is a close reading guide to the book In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. In Bette Bao Lord's beautiful story of immigration and assimilation, Shirley Temple Wong must learn to make friends and find her way in a country that, at first, does not make much sense to her. Once she finds the perfect role model, life gets a little easier.As close reading is such an important part of the Common Core, students need to be taught to be analytic as they read texts. This unit includes close rea
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3rd - 7th
TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide
Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P
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5th - 9th
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Comprehension Activities
When teaching this book, we found that our struggling readers had a hard time following along and keeping the characters straight. These resources were created with support from a Special Education teacher to preview or review specific skills to aid in comprehension throughout the novel study. Certain pages can be shared as is and provided to students on the front end to reference throughout the text, while others are activity based to aid in comprehension. Answer keys are included.Topics includ
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4th - 7th
Wonder Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL
UPDATED 3/15/20 to include a digital version.I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio successfully for several years with fifth graders. I decided to make cards for a couple of reasons:1. I made them to save paper. Once you print and laminate these, you can use them for many years in either a literacy center or in small group instruction.2. I wanted to make them aesthetically more appealing and colorful.The set contains
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5th - 6th
Johnny Tremain - Modified Book, Simplified Text with Pictures
Each year, I read the story "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes with my fifth grade students. For students who require modifications or who may be struggling with comprehension, I have made summarized versions of each chapter of the book that includes simplified text and corresponding images. The file can be printed out for students to use in a book/paper format, or viewed on a computer or iPad.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Percy Jackson: the Lightning Thief - Chapter Summaries
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind. Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text. Summaries can be sent home for scholars to preview or review for homework independent or assigned in class to catch up absent scholars or scholars who requir
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE!! Percy Jackson: Lightning Thief - Summaries
Dystopian Literature Circles Complete Unit: Grades 7-10 High School English
Turn your reluctant readers into book lovers with page-turning dystopian novels. This ready-to-use dystopian novel unit is adaptable for book groups, independent reading, or whole-class instruction for grades 7-10. As an English teacher, supporting vastly divergent reading levels within the classroom is the ultimate struggle. This novel unit is designed with differentiated reading levels so that your students can love the reading process and master the skills. Dystopian novels are the perfect op
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7th - 10th
The Running Dream Novel Study (Updated April 2022)
Van Draanen weaves a wonderful story of Jessica Carlisle’s journey of survival and self-discovery. The story will pull you through the pages with a passion. Along the way, the reader will learn about prosthetics and cerebral palsy, both the facts and the feelings, without it ever seeming like a lesson. You will bond with Jessica, feel her pain, mourn her loss, celebrate her achievements, and cheer her to the finish line. SummaryJessica thinks her life is over when she loses her leg in a car acc
Grades:
5th - 12th
Special Olympics World Games ADAPTED BOOKS for Special Ed
This book reviews a few of the sports played in the summer and winter World Games (4 of each). The book also reviews a few of different flags from various countries, including the USA. This product includes:- 3 different levels of the same adapted book to meet the needs of various learners-1 sports sorting (summer vs. winter) worksheet!-8 Visual Reading Comprehension WorksheetsIf you download this product please provide feedback. This product was created using Smarty Symbols Images. All rights
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: LIFETIME LICENSE TO MY STORE - ALL RESOURCES BUNDLED - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Listening and Following Directions - Math
This product is filled with worksheets that promote building listening skills and following directions. These worksheets are for whole group, small group, or independent. Depending on the students level of independence, it can be for independent or teacher prompted instruction. These are great self-explanatory sheets that are good to leave for substitutes.
This is the MATH Edition.This product is also available as part of a discounted bundle in my store: Listening and Following Directions BUNDL
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K - 12th
Also included in: Listening and Following Directions - BUNDLE
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