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7th grade study skills reading strategies homeschool curricula
"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. *****
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Compare and Contrast | nonfiction text | Animal Facts bundle | for small groups
I have included 10 different compare and contrast animal units in this bundled pack. In each unit you will find:**animal facts narrative**cut and paste **highlight **Venn Diagram **compare/contrast sentences to sort on your Venn diagram **compare and contrast writing frame**two different assessments**digital versions**answer keys! You could have the students cut out the sentences for each article and place them on the Venn Diagram in small groups or centers with Velcro or magnets. ***BONUS***
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer, Summary Planner, Interactive Notebook Foldable
Help students guide their thinking when it comes to plot with this easy to use resource. Includes: an interactive notebook foldable to start students off with the terminology and examples of each feature in a plot diagrama graphic organizer to complete after reading a story (sample one is filled out to help the teacher model for the students)a summary planner with checklist to help students develop a thorough summary of a book that includes all the necessary details. THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF A B
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Teaching Historical Fiction
Use this as a guide to teach historical fiction. This product teaches students to think deeper about the text Charts for:Characteristics of historical fiction (2 pages)Analyzing historical contextWhile reading, think about...Setting (2 pages)DescriptionsDialogue (2 pages)Characters (2 pages)Plot Remember... (review page of teaching points)ArtifactsList of time periods and eras (4 pages with pictures)Vocabulary in HF page plus example pageHow do you know if the text is historical fiction? - 6 pa
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Ray Bradbury "There Will Come Soft Rains" worksheets
This is a 10-page set of worksheets for the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. 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* personification* figurative language* theme* tragic flaw* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Trace and Evaluate an Author's Argument
This Common Core reading lesson covers how to trace and evaluate an author’s argument in informational text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students identify the author’s claims and determine if each claim is supported by relevant evidence. A final judgment is made on whether the argument has sound reasoning. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of independent practice with questi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Note Taking: Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Help students make connections between receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to the Fruit that can bring. This is a lesson plan that tells you how to teach the connection to the students and gives practical ways to live out the gifts so that they will produce fruits. Included is a lesson plan and a note-taking page, along with an answer key. The answer key gives ideas for the notes, but can be easily adaptable to the ideas that come through class discussion. This makes a great lesson for pr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Evaluate the Claims in an Author's Argument
This Common Core reading lesson covers how to evaluate the claims in an author’s argument. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will determine if an author’s claims are supported or unsupported based on reasons and evidence from the text. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of independent practice with questions modeled after the Common Core assessment items.
This lesson is a
Grades:
5th - 7th
Context Clues in Action Power Point Unit
This is a 22 slide power point presentation introducing context clues. It discusses what a context clue is, why it is important, and when students should use context clues.
The power point focuses on four common types of context clues: Definition, Synonym, Example/Description, and Antonym clues. Each type is defined and supported with example sentences.
There is a guided practice and summary also provided. This power point is designed to be completed in mini-lesson format over a 5 day period.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Summarize and Determining Importance Power Point
This is a 33 slide power point unit that teaches students how to determine the important and unimportant information when reading expository (nonfiction) text. Students will learn why this is an important strategy and see how it is applied.
Following the introduction there is a modeled, shared and guided lesson to work on summarizing, note-taking, and identifying the main idea. There are three note-making printables to use during the presentation to keep students focused and on task.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Adapted Chapter Books for Special Education-Stargirl Story, Comp Qs- 3 Levels
Make sure you can open the zip file before purchasing! Stargirl is a popular middle school text, but some students can not read the text as it is written. They may require a simplified version of the events in the text in order to comprehend and participate in class discussions. Here is an adapted version of the text for your students who are still reading at an elementary level but who you want to include in your middle school language arts class. Included in this bundle: 1.) Adapted text 1 -2
Grades:
5th - 8th
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
7th Grade Reading Diagnostic Assessment (CCSS / TEKS) Reading level test
This is a diagnostic reading assessment appropriate for use with 7th grade aged children. It is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and to the required reading skills identified by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The assessment includes reading and response tasks based on reading literature, reading informational texts, and reading argumentative or persuasive texts. Moving beyond skills taught in the lower grades, this assessment emphasizes more complex comprehensi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Studying For Success: A Mini-Unit On How to Study, Teaching Study Skills
Students are often told to study for upcoming tests and assessments, and then, after grades are revealed, they are asked, "How hard did you study?" But what does "studying hard" mean? Studying is a habit that teachers foster, but few students really do well. And teachers don't always take the time to actually teach it. Students must be taught how to study for studying to be effective.
This mini-unit takes studying and breaks it down for students into three main parts: specific study techniques
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5th - 8th
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Apologia Exploring Creation With General Science 3rd Edition Lapbook Journal
Lapbook Journals are specifically designed to bring a more hands-on learning aspect to all levels of Apologia Science. This product for the 3rd edition of Apologia’s General Science features 481 pages of helpful and organized tools for improved retention of this fascinating topic. Cover Pages are included for each module and serve as a helpful record-keeping tool to document the beginning and completion dates for each module. You will find Journal Pages for all of the On Your Own Questions,
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Tom Sawyer Novel Unit-Common Core
Updated!!!! This is a reading unit for the novel Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It has been used with both abridged and unabridged versions of the book. Very helpful for those that teach Core Knowledge. It is already in printable form and could be given as a literature packet to students.
This novel unit contains reading comprehension questions, activities and writing that go right along with Tom Sawyer. Perfect for literature circles, whole class instruction or reading groups. Depending on the leve
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Sight of Me: Sight Word Books Reading Program Full
Improving:Introducing "The Sight of Me: Sight Word Book Reading Program - Making a Habit of Reading"! Our program was designed with students in mind, placing a strong emphasis on building reading fluency while incorporating phonological and phonemic awareness practices in an engaging and enjoyable manner for young learners.Let's start with Book 1 - Sight Word "A." In this book, children will be introduced to simple two-word sentences, helping them grasp print concepts, counting, writing, speakin
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
"Thank You, M'am" Short Story Unit
This "Thank You, M’am" by Langston Hughes resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing characterization and theme while practicing close reading and summarizing 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. ******************************
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Spanish Mad Libs - Spanglish - Dual Language Classroom
Great for Dual Language Classrooms!
Spanglish is a great way to get new Spanish speaking students to use their new vocabulary and boost their confidence!
This mad lib type resource can be used for students from 2nd grade to adult!
Everyone loves these!
Just print & go!
Using mad lib type activities is not only fun but helps students with grammar and spelling. This unit includes word bank/vocabulary cards that include: masculine/feminine, singular/plural nouns, adjectives as well
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
"Broken Chain" Short Story Unit
This "Broken Chain" by Gary Soto resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, characterization, and figurative language while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded activites 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. ********************************
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
Text Dependent Questions for Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark
These text dependent questions are broken down by chapter to encourage your students to ready this highly engaging book closely! The best part is, if your students enjoy this book, there are already 11 sequels to keep them reading! :D
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Apologia Exploring Creation w/ Physical Science 3rd Ed Vocab Word Flash Cards
ALL 352 of the bold, blue vocabulary words are included The flashcards are designed to specifically correlate with Apologia Physical Science 3rd Edition. These cards are intended to be printed double-sided so that the word is on one side and the definition is on the other. There are 6 cards per page, and they should be cut along the lines. This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. Print as many as needed for your own household.Don’t miss ou
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Research Report Note Sheets, Planner, and Graphic Organizer
44 pages of printable sheets for your young student (grades 3-6) to write a research report on ANY topic in History, Science, or any other subject! Includes graphic organizers, planning helps, instructions for how to write a research report, paragraph planners, and printable sheets for writing a final copy.
Created for use by homeschooling families teaching more than one grade level, yet wanting each student to write a research report on his/her own level.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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