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Common Core RL.7.2 research
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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Langston Hughes Biography & Poetry Analysis
Langston Hughes was an amazing poet who infused his love of jazz and blues into his writing. He wrote of injustice, poverty, and racism and helped inspire a generation to dream. He was one of the first African Americans to earn a living as an author.
Included are resources for your students to research and learn about Langston Hughes and his legacy. You will receive:
* a list of poems by Langston Hughes
* 16 quote cards that can be cut out and displayed around the room or switched out ever
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4th - 8th
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THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
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5th - 9th
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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
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5th - 6th
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"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" Pre-Activity: Research Project
After reading the first chapter of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, I assign this engaging research project for students to understand the background of Indian Reservations before moving forward in the book. In this project, students are journalists and you as the teacher are the editor. You just hired them to create a visual News Story on Indian Reservations. Using my clear and specific outline and rubric, students will research important events that led to the establishment of
Inside Out & Back Again Bundle - WebQuest & Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Save on two comprehensive products with this bundle: Inside Out & Back Again Discussion Questions and the Inside Out & Back Again WebQuest! It has everything you need to engage students in the setting of the novel by Thanhha Lai, and then dive into critical-thinking questions for discussions, writing prompts, and more!The WebQuestThis WebQuest stimulates student interest in the setting of the book by immersing them in a different place and time. Pointed questions are organized by the geo
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7th - 9th
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CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned
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
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5th - 8th
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A Long Walk to Water Bundle - WebQuest & Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Anticipatory Set + Chapter Questions BundleThis bundle is everything your students need to grapple with the events and concepts in A Long Walk to Water by Sue Park, from pre-reading to right through the entire novel!Suggested Unit Design for A Long Walk to Water Before reading the book with your students, let students soak up the background and setting for this foreign place and time with the WebQuest. Then, start them on the book, and guide them through A Long Walk to Water Discussion Questions
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7th - 9th
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Quick Literature Study
This literature study is short and sweet, just like the novel. It asks students to extend the metaphorical story of Jonathan into real world aspects. There are questions for Part One, Part Two and Part Three that can be differentiated based on student ability - these differentiation strategies are outlined in the lesson plans. As a final project, students are asked to find parallels between the novel and ideas, other documents or biographies. To do this, students must conduct outside research
Grades:
6th - 9th
Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
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5th - 10th
Also included in: WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
John Henry Bio
Biography on John Henry, American folk legend.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: American Folktale Heroes
Life As We Knew It Quiz, Close Reading, Research Project, and Test Bundle
This low-prep bundle covering Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer contains all the formative and summative assessments teachers need to assess general reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and facilitate student research on a range of relevant topics. Included are six plot-based multiple choice quizzes, six short answer alternate quiz options, twenty-one close reading worksheets, research project materials, an end-of-unit test, and answer keys for
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6th - 12th
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Esperanza Rising Bundle - WebQuest & Leveled Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Looking for a complete resource to teach the Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan from start to finish? Welcome to my bundle for novel study!In this bundled resource, you get a pre-reading WebQuest for background and setting as well as chapter-by-chapter, and differentiated Discussion Questions for comprehension and analysis. The Esperanza Rising WebQuestWith the engaging WebQuest, students can learn about the background of the novel independently by researching the geography, history, culture, a
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6th - 9th
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THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit
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
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5th - 8th
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Lyddie Novel Study Guide
There is also a digital version of this resource in Google Slides if you are looking for a distance learning novel study guide: Lyddie Distance Learning Novel Study Guide. The link to make a copy is on the Table of Contents page of the pdf version.This novel study guide offers a wealth of activities for students reading the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. Included are:- teaching suggestions- possible response journal questions- a rubric for assessing journals- vocabulary for every chapter- c
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7th - 9th
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Success with English: Zoo Teaching Resources
The short story Zoo is a science fiction written by Edward Hoch. The story is found in the HMH Into Literature textbook. It is also found online. This unit provides teachers with engaging and informative resources to teach the story. Teaching Resources The resources in the unit include:1. Analyzing the Text (Questions and answers to analyze the story)2. Story Mountains (Graphic organizers to map the plot and summarize the story)3. Compare and Contrast Organizer (A graphic organizer to compare Pr
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6th - 8th
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Exploring Australia - Mini Unit
In this Australia unit, students will focus on exploration integrating History, Geography, Science, Technology, ELA, Art,Math, and Citizenship/SEL lessons. The unit follows the theme of community spirit through developing awareness and involvement. These lessons extend the students' knowledge of text types such as descriptive texts and storytelling. This unit is based around the introduction of Australia as a place and the exploration of Australia’s history, its place in the world, and its rich
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4th - 8th
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Expository Essay Activity BUNDLE - Informative Essay Writing
Do your students enjoy CHOOSING what they can write about? These Espository Essay Activites will proivide your students with options on what they can research and write about. I teach 7th Grade ELA and my student who is the MOST resistant to writing this year was engaged in the "Expository Essay Compare and Contrast Essay" because he got to CHOOSE his topic from the options listed. This Expository Essay Bundle includes three Activities:1. Expository Essay Compare and Contrast Essay (1.5-2 weeks
Grades:
7th - 10th
Characters Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing characters to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about characters in 4 different ways: characters in other media, characters relating to real life, more complicated elements of developing characters across literature, and connections to literary characters in scie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Characters Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
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.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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'12 Angry Men' BUNDLE
Have your students practice development of theme and gain background knowledge of the United States Judicial System with this BUNDLE! BUNDLE INCLUDES:'12 Angry Men' Script PDF **FREEBIE**'12 Angry Men' Development of Theme Worksheet'12 Angry Men' Juror Summons - Unpacking the Judicial System and how that impacts the script.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Theme Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your theme unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with theme to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about theme in 4 different ways: theme in other media, theme in real life, more complicated elements of theme across literature, and connections to theme in science and social studies content.Check out the Theme Intervention and Enrichme
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Theme Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Plot Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing plot to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about plot in 4 different ways: plot in other media, plot relating to real life, more complicated elements of plot across literature, and connections to literary plots in science and social studies content.Check out the P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Plot Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Setting Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing setting to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about setting in 4 different ways: setting in other media, setting relating to real life, more complicated elements of setting across literature, and connections to literary settings in science and social studies conte
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying Literary Elements Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
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