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7th grade critical thinking literature homeschool curricula
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning | Novel Study, 5th-8th Grades
The perfect novel study for the book “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket”! Great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension, vocabulary and extension activities. Complete answer key is included and can be printed for students with IEPs. About The BookThe Bad Beginning is an excellent book that can be used to hook students on reading. This is book one in a series of stories about the Baudela
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5th - 8th
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
ELA FULL YEAR READING & WRITING CURRICULUM W MAP LESSON PLANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Your ENTIRE ELA year is completely planned, prepped, sequenced, CCSS aligned, and ready to go! This curriculum is uniquely focused around the 4 major writing requirements with correlated reading materials: Argumentative | Informational | Literary Analysis / Narrative | Research. Each unit comprises a combination of high-interest digital and printable resources to maximize engagement and reduce repetition. NO PREP! NO PLANNING! 30% OFF!❤️ FREE! DOWNLOAD THE SCOPE/SEQUENCE, MAPS, AND LESSON PLAN
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6th - 8th
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A Wrinkle in Time: Complete Novel Study for 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade
This is a literature guide to A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. This novel unit would be great for use by individual students, partners, or in literature circles or novel study groups. The activities included were written to meet 6th and 7th grade standards.Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, as well as extension activities. A complete answer key is included in page format, so pages with answers could be printed for students with IEPs. In
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5th - 7th
"The Most Dangerous Game" Short Story Unit
This "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, characterization, foreshadowing, theme, and more while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. *****
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 650 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular units.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a complete 76 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze act
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4th - 7th
Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
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3rd - 9th
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and Activities
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and ActivitiesThis GIANT unit includes everything you need to read, analyze, discuss, and evaluate student comprehension as you unravel Padraic Colum's adaptation of The Iliad and the Odyssey! Includes 165 pages of the following:*40 Chapter templates, one for each chapter, that each provide a place for key character details, student-generated chapter title, three key vocabulary words in with context, and study guide questions*4 Comprehension tes
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6th - 12th
The Wingfeather Saga Novel Studies Bundle
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as great book companions. This bundle includes four novel studies in The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. Each novel study has one page for every two chapters* and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book!Full answer keys are included.Included titles:On the Edge of the Dark Sea of
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5th - 7th
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Complete Novel Study Grades 5, 6, 7
This is a literature guide to Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. This novel unit would be great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, as well as extension activities. A complete answer key is included in page format, so pages with answers could be printed for students with IEPs.To see a complete list of activities, please open the preview.Summary of Artemis FowlArtemis Fowl is a terrific science fict
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5th - 7th
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson A Novel Study WITH Digital Links
Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a wonderful story of survival, family, and perseverance. This 70-page novel study includes:★ open-ended questions for each chapter★ vocabulary lists ★ vocabulary worksheets★ quizzes★ theme analysis★ Possessive Personal Pronouns Activity★ Character Development Activity★ Internal/External Conflict Chart★ Cause And Effect Chart★ Title Analysis★Journal Essay Prompts★Plot Diagram With Essay★Character Analysis Essay★Mood Vs. Tone ★Venn Diagram With Essay★Setti
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6th - 12th
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Fairy Tale Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan bundle—one of my all-time favorite ELA units to teach—contains activities designed to generate enthusiasm and skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and performing. Read on for notes regarding grade level usage. And see the Preview for Table of Contents, Standards correlations, and sample materials.
Questions? Please contact me.
Email: love2teach2day@gmail.com
I hope you enjoy my favorite unit!
Cynthia
The unit bundle includes the following, totaling over 100 pages
Sammy Keyes & the Hotel Thief Complete Novel Study Teaching Guide Vocab, Text ?+
This is a 65 page novel study to Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin van Draanen. Sammy Keys and the Hotel Thief is the first in a series of mysteries involving Sammy. Sammy is a middle school student that is smart and funny - and makes an arch-enemy on the first day of middle school. She also lives with her Grams in the senior highrise, but has to pretend that she doesn't. Sammy always ends up in the middle of things. My fifth and sixth graders have loved Sammy Keyes. These books a
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5th - 8th
Plot Review Pack with 4 Fairy Tales
Distance Learning Compatible! Review all Plot Elements from Exposition to Resolution with these familiar Fairy Tales! This 40-page Fairy Tale Plot review can be used in a variety of ways! Great for: Sub Plans Independent Packet work Group/Interactive Work Homeschool/Distance Learning (Can be differentiated for Elementary & Middle School students.) Includes: Teacher Directions 4 Fairy Tales: Hansel & Gretel Jack & the Beanstalk Sleeping Beauty Goldilocks & the
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3rd - 9th
The Marrow Thieves Student Workbook & Answer Key
A 22 page document for students to complete a variety of different tasks as they read through the novel. **Perfect for in-class or online teaching!**This student workbook includes:-synopsis-general background on the novel's awards and importance-themes -symbols-important charactersStudents complete a range of different tasks and questions:-'short answer style' chapter questions ranging from direct answer to show proof of reading, and critical thinking style answers to address all levels of diffi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Flowers for Algernon Pre-Reading Guide, Anticipation, Multiple Intelligence
This guide provides 10 pre-reading activities, offering an engaging and thoughtful entry into the story "Flowers for Algernon."Contents include:Multiple Intelligences SurveyMultiple Intelligences GraphMultiple Intelligence Name-Tag assignment"Flowers for Algernon" Pre-Reading QuickwriteSmart Test - "Count the F's"Inkblot Tests - Directions and Discussion QuestionsAnd now, BY POPULAR DEMAND, I've posted a Completely Paperless digital reader's notebook for "Flowers for Algernon" with all the best
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
Novel Study: Baseball in April
This is an eleven chapter book, however because each chapter can stand alone, I've created 4 worksheets per chapter which can also stand alone, one each for these activities: vocabulary, multiple choice question, written response, and literary elements. You can choose to read the entire book or just a few chapters. There is an answer key and a test attached to the end of the file. The first two worksheets for each chapter are designed for the average student and the last two worksheets will r
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5th - 8th
Fairy Tale Think Sheets: Story Analysis & Pre-Writing Organizer
**Update, 5/24/2017** This product was updated to include additional teaching tips. Writing sheets have also been added as an option for students to write final copies of their own stories. Thank you!
This collection contains some of my favorite Think Sheets to help students:
• analyze traditional tales
• analyze fractured tales
• create a plan to write a fractured tale
• create a plan to continue a published tale
• create a plan to change the main character or point of view in a tale
Please
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4th - 7th
Math Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzle Games Worksheets in Print or Digital
Here's how to keep your gifted and talented sports fanatic engaged with logic puzzles and math brainteasers. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These worksheets will engage students with whole or small
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers in Print or Digital Worksheets
By the Great Horn Spoon! Visual Novel Study w/ Comprehension Q & A Google
By using this Visual Novel Study Guide you will give your students the background knowledge they need to understand the novel By the Great Horn Spoon! and really make it come to life in a fascinating way!We have everything you need to teach By the Great Horn Spoon! with confidence. Our 290-slide Visual Novel Study brings the story to life through pictures, drawings, maps, captions, short explanations, and literary pointers. Your students will deepen their appreciation of By the Great Horn Spoon!
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4th - 8th
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Drawing Conclusions
Engage and challenge your kids with nonfiction reading passages to teach English or social studies students how to make inferences about real events! These eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concern people, events, or procedures related to American history and will give your kids the critical thinking practice they need to make inferences or form conclusions from reading. Higher-level short pieces help students think outside the box, and your kids will love them! Click her
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7th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
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6th - 12th
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