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Preview of September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8

September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8

September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
Preview of ESSAYS: How to Write Them: A Literary Analysis of a Character Trait

ESSAYS: How to Write Them: A Literary Analysis of a Character Trait

Your complete guide for writing essays and paragraphs.This writing resource has 70 pages of examples, handouts, and how-tos for:thesis statementstopic sentenceshooksevidenceelaboration/analysistransitionsconclusionsThis is a how-to for writing stand-alone paragraphs and complete essays for students in grades 5–10.It also includes:TBEAR definitions, breakdown, and color codingteaching timelineanchor essay and text for the story, "The Emperor and His New Clothes."frames for new conceptsUnderstand
Preview of Black History:  The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander:  Bundle

Black History: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander: Bundle

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander is a powerful picture book for students of any age that has won the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor medal.  Pre-reading, vocabulary, figurative language, questions, prefixes, roots, suffixes, research journal, and which page speaks to me worksheet are all included in these products. These activities are perfect for older students and can be used in a literacy center or whole class.  Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities
Preview of Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)

Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)

**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
Preview of ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)

ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)

This resource is an engaging educational resource focused on México, with a special emphasis on the phonics patterns of 'oi' and 'oy'. Created by Palabras Poderosas, this material is designed to enhance the educational journey with effective and captivating teaching materials.Key Features:Engaging Introduction: The resource begins with an overview of México and sets the phonics focus on 'oi' and 'oy', making it an ideal tool for linguistic development.Comprehensive Resource Description: Detailed
Preview of CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned

CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned

Created by
Arlene Manemann
Students learn about China's limit on the number of children a family may have as they read Chu Ju's experiences in this fascinating novel by Gloria Whelan. Whelan's interesting characters and startling events are enfolded as students read about China in the 21st Century. I divided the book into four equal sections of three chapters each. Included in this unit are:- Cover page for students to fill in with information about the book itself, historical information, and a small word search;- Rea
Preview of THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit

THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit

Created by
Arlene Manemann
Gary Paulsen takes the reader through a young girl's confrontation with a recurring dream in this novel. I have broken the novel into three parts. Included in this unit:- Focus Questions for every chapter. There are direct questions, True/False and validate with a quote, cause/effect multiple choice, and put into correct sequence. - Word Study worksheets for each of the three parts (A, B, C) including spelling ladders and glossaries for students to complete.- A Word Search page.- Writing
Preview of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key

"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key

Created by
Debbie's Den
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
Preview of Greek Mythology: 12 Olympians and more

Greek Mythology: 12 Olympians and more

Created by
TheGamerGirl
This resource aligns with my study on Greek Mythology Unit, covering the 12 Olympians and some minor Dieties, along with corresponding myths. While there are many resources online, I found that most are not as clean, or child-friendly as I would like. Therefore, I have taken the Greek Myths and made it more appropriate for students.Included are the myths of ZeusHeraHadesPersephoneDemeterPoseidonApolloArtemisAresAthenaDionysusHermesHephestusAphroditeHestia*Now includes DOK Level 1 -4 Questions
Preview of Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Monologue Preparatory Research and Close Reading

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Monologue Preparatory Research and Close Reading

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! has become an iconic text for middle school students to practice a realm of skills--research, literary analysis, drama, creativity, and more. The issue is determining how to help students down the right path in preparing for their monologue delivery on the character they have chosen...what is important for them to find amidst all the research? What will really help them perform well and confidently, versus worksheets of busy work? This editable document is a great pla
Preview of Context Clues (NewsELA & Informational Text Graphic Organizers)

Context Clues (NewsELA & Informational Text Graphic Organizers)

This graphic organizer was made to be used with NewsELA, but can also be used with any informational text! You can find this product and 11 other graphic organizers in my larger Informational Text & NewsELA Graphic Organizer BUNDLE!★You will receive a PDF copy AND a fully editable Google Slides copy★ ☑ Graphic organizer template comes in a printable black and white version AND a colored Google Slides version ☑ Fully editable in Google Slides★Aligns with Grades 4-6 CCSS for Informati
Preview of Reading Strategy Tracking Sheets

Reading Strategy Tracking Sheets

These graphic organizers can be used by students while reading to track observations and thinking. They will help students begin to analyze, synthesize, summarize, critique, infer, predict, visualize, make connections, and ask questions.
Preview of The Storyteller's Beads Learning Activity Packet

The Storyteller's Beads Learning Activity Packet

The Storyteller's Beads, by Jane Kurtz, is set in Ethiopia, and features two characters, from very different backgrounds who meet on a dangerous journey. They need to overcome prejudices in order to survive their escape. This activity packet includes vocabulary study, multiple narrators, making inferences, internet research, text-to-self examples, justifying answers by finding evidence in the text, comparing and contrasting characters using a Venn diagram, writing summaries, making predictions
Preview of Essential Reading Skills and invaluable Writing Practice (A)

Essential Reading Skills and invaluable Writing Practice (A)

Created by
LA on a Mission
The core reading and writing skills are represented and assessed in these two engaging and original readings, one narrative and one informational. There is no longer any need to search for material that covers all the assessed skills with evidence based questions because here it is! Each passage contains 20 multiple-choice, evidence based questions and two writing prompts. Enjoy! The readings have been "kid-tested" and are sure to please! (C) 2019 by LA on a Mission
Preview of Sea of Trolls Research Report and Rubric

Sea of Trolls Research Report and Rubric

This is a list of research topics to assign students to complete for Nancy Farmer's Sea of Trolls. It also includes the rubric to grade their oral presentations.
Preview of The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide

The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide

Created by
Alysa Wishingrad
The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, a 2021 JLG Gold Standard Selection, is an upper middle-grade fantasy novel that explores issues around power, privilege, and social justice. Use this guide to facilitate meaningful conversations and deepen the reader’s engagement around the issues, or power, politics, social structure, and class structure. The questions and extension activities are designed to prompt middle school readers to explore the world of the book as well as their own lives ex
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