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8th grade reading strategies research
Credible Sources / Reliable Sources Lesson Activities, Assessment
Help students to identify and analyze credible sources on the Internet with this easy to use lesson. A presentation with notes, guided practice, independent practice, extension interview activity, and quiz all help students to feel confident about Internet research. For many students, identifying a credible source can be confusing and frustrating. Many acronyms and systems create even more confusion because students lack the schema to think critically. Using the 5 W's strategy, this complete les
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5th - 12th
Holes Novel Study Project Craft - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 1998, readers from around the world have been captivated with the mystery, adventure novel, Holes, written by Louis Sachar. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the unforgettable characters, or the humorous style of writing, there is so much to love about this novel. For this project, students complete 12 activities related to Holes (St
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5th - 8th
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Writing a Bibliography Citing Sources and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-8 Low Prep
Struggle no more with teaching bibliography writing! This comprehensive lesson simplifies the process, making it a clear and engaging activity for students. Ideal for integration into a research unit or as a standalone lesson, this resource is a must-have for any nonfiction writing curriculum.This Resource Includes:Anchor Charts: Includes two charts that guide students in identifying credible sources and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources.Simplified Definitions: B
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3rd - 8th
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Research Skills | Asking Questions | Source Analysis | Text Citations
Following on from the success of our GOOGLE SEARCH like a BOSS resource, this unit builds a deep understanding of how to RESEARCH INFORMATION FROM ANY SOURCE so that students ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, EVALUATE INFORMATION and then reference it correctly through Citations.It provides OVER 100 PAGES of content to ensure your students have the essential research skills to source and interpret information. It's fully EDITABLE and DIGITAL, so you can pick and choose what you like / or need for your s
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4th - 8th
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Wonder Novel Study Project Craft - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 2012, readers from around the world have been captivated with the children’s novel, Wonder, written by R.J. Palacio. Whether it is the unforgettable plot, the heart-warming characters, or the captivating style of writing, there is so much to love about this novel. For this project, students complete 12 activities related to Wonder (Au
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5th - 8th
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News & Report Writing | Research | How to write an Article | Student Newspaper
Whether it's a student NEWSPAPER REPORT, BLOG POST, ARTICLE, YOUTUBE VIDEO or something else, students need the skill to ANALYZE and WRITE and News Report in 2024.This COMPLETELY EDITABLE resource is designed to guide students through breaking down a news story into its essential elements and writing an efficient and effective report through proven TEACHING STRATEGIES.Purpose-built as a DIGITAL resource, it is packed with INTERACTIVE MEDIA and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS alongside a PRINT-BASED PDF versi
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5th - 9th
17 Research Based Reading Comprehension Strategies
This comprehensive guide was created for middle and high school teachers who are interested in incorporating reading strategy instruction into their content areas. The guide includes seventeen classroom ready lesson plans, including six strategies that should be used before reading, seven strategies that take place during reading, and four strategies that will work after reading. Each strategy includes a purpose, explicit steps and student handouts. All of the strategies are research based and
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Day of the Dead: Annotation Guide & Mini Research Assignment {7 - 12 ELA}
Try something other than Poe in your secondary English classroom this Halloween; instead, send them off to try a mini-research project! This mini-research project gives students the chance to learn about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead while honoring the lives of amazing poets and authors who have died.This product has two parts: a mini-research project and a fiction/poetry reading annotation guide. The two parts can be used together or separately - that's up to you! The mini-research pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
Refugee ( by Alan Gratz) - Pre- Reading Activities - Distance Learning
This is a pre-reading activity unit for Alan Gratz's Refugee novel. I used these activities to introduce my students to who refugees are and the different events in the world that gave rise to the prevalence of refugees. Included in this pre-reading activities unit are the following -My predictions before reading the book activity Who is a refugee activity Important details about the Syrian war activity Important details about World War II activity Important details about the Cuban unrest ac
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6th - 8th, Staff
Also included in: The Breadwinner and Parvana's Journey Bundle
World War One - THE FULL COLLECTION.
2018 marks the centenary of the end of World War One.This collection of FOURTEEN guided reading activities, aimed at 10 to 14 year olds, tests children’s comprehension, retrieval, inference and deduction skills. It will also promote reflective and engaging classroom discussion as children discover more about this important chapter in the world’s history.CONTENTSCauses of the war - Why did the First World War take place and how did it begin? Find out about how tensions in Europe reached boiling p
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Montgomery Bus Boycott Activity and Project Kit Print & Digital
Tap into your students’ personal passions, the deciding factors of successful social movements, and an array of critical thinking skills in these 7 activities and project the cover the complete story of Civil Rights Movement's kick-off event, the Montgomery Bus Boycott by learning the contributions of everyone from Booker T. Washington and WEB Du Bois to Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr.This resource comes in both PDF and Google Slides for your flexibility!What made December 1995 Montgomery
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
Reading and Writing Research Unit: Online Research, Note-Taking, and Essay
This student-driven research unit is perfect for tackling non-fiction skills. Students choose a topic to focus on. It's up to you how you want to handle that, however, I had them choose topics inspired by procon.com. For this unit, it's important for them to pick a topic that could be considered debatable, as it will be used for their argumentative essay. Here's what students do with the READING unit:Find articles based on their topic. Online research skills are taught (using keywords properly,
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6th - 9th
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Middle School Argumentative Writing - Argumentative Essay - Year-Round Schools
This Common Core aligned resource is the perfect way to teach your students how to compose a multi-paragraph argumentative composition. It will allow your students to take part in a real world project that includes the use of technology and several research based strategies. Teachers will love that this product contains teacher models for each task, a Power Point presentation to guide each lesson, and teacher tips/suggestions.In addition, it is a differentiated product that contains two options
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5th - 8th
Outsiders Study: *NO PREP* 1960s Subcultures Mini Research Project
This project is a perfect pre-reading activity for The Outsiders. Students will gain background knowledge by researching various aspects of the 1960s! The best part? ALL the research is done for you!!!**UPDATED**Inside the zipped file, you will get:1960s Project Directions & Rubric (Word Doc & PDF)Student Examples (Powerpoint & PDF format)Template for Student Use (Powerpoint) - Students can type right into it!Research Links - ALL the research is done for you!!! Just post this documen
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7th - 12th
Anne Frank Background and The Holocaust History — Research Webquest
Introduce your students to the Holocaust and Anne Frank by having them conduct their own research.Using credible websites, your students will search for answers that will give them essential background information regarding the Holocaust, WWII, and Anne Frank. It's a great pre-reading activity that will enhance reading comprehension while conducting a novel study or drama study. This product will work for both the memoir The Diary of a Young Girl and the drama adaptation The Diary of Anne Frank
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6th - 11th
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Argumentative Writing Unit - Argumentative Essay - Homework - W.6.1
This Common Core aligned resource is the perfect way to teach your students how to compose a multi-paragraph argumentative composition. It will allow your students to take part in a real world project that includes the use of technology and several research based strategies. Teachers will love that this product contains teacher models for each task, a Power Point presentation to guide each lesson, and teacher tips/suggestions.In addition, it is a differentiated product that contains two options
Grades:
5th - 8th
Argumentative Writing Unit - Argumentative Essay - Later School Start Times
This Common Core aligned resource is the perfect way to teach your students how to compose a multi-paragraph argumentative composition. It will allow your students to take part in a real world project that includes the use of technology and several research based strategies. Teachers will love that this product contains teacher models for each task, a Power Point presentation to guide each lesson, and teacher tips/suggestions.In addition, it is a differentiated product that contains two options
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5th - 8th
Guggenheim Museum Virtual Field Trip
Your students will enjoy learning all about the famous Guggenheim Museum in New York with this engaging, online study trip guide! **A digital version is also included for use with Google Classroom.**With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.This activity also goes great with this Frank Lloyd Wright ProjectThe objective of this PRINT and GO or DIGITAL activity is to provide students with higher-le
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5th - 8th
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Black History Month Biographies Mega Bundle - Athletes and Stem Innovators
How much do your middle schoolers actually know about Black History? Black History Month activities are a great way to begin introducing students to influential African Americans. Discover with your students inspiring athletes and influential STEM innovators! People of Color have made incredible contributions to the sporting world and to the scientific community! Help your students broaden their understanding of Black History by going beyond the handful of traditionally studied figures and disco
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6th - 8th
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Women's History Month Reading Passages Biography Comprehension March bundle
"Commemorate Women's History Month and International Women's Day by unveiling our captivating Research Project mmerse yourself in their inspiring journeys and discover the profound impact of their contributions to history. These beautifully crafted banners pay homage to the resilience and remarkable achievements of extraordinary women, inviting everyone to celebrate and honor their enduring legacy.
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1st - 12th
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LEGO® House | Virtual Field Trip | Informational Text | Project Based Learning
Your students will enjoy learning all about the famous LEGO® HOUSE in Denmark with this engaging, online study trip guide! **A digital version is also included for use with Google Classroom.**With the purchase of this PDF, you will receive a clickable link for access.With the digital version, you have the option to go 100% paperless.Click Here for the Guggenheim Museum Virtual Field TripThis activity also goes great with this Movie Guide...The Lego Movie GuideThe objective of this PRINT and GO o
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5th - 8th
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100+ FUN Learning Strategies in 4 Color-Coded Card Sets
This MEGA COLLECTION of over 100 proven, high-yield, AND whole-brain compatible teaching strategies is divided into 4 sets of color-coded, quick-reference cards that can be adapted for all ages and content areas.
Links are embedded throughout the PDF to FREE DOWNLOADS and FREE INTERACTIVE WEB TOOLS. You will find fun ideas for printing and storing the cards, cute container labels, as well as a printable of “Ink-Friendly” card sets.
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CONTAGIOUS CONNECTORS place
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dictionary Scavenger Hunt Exercise
This dictionary search exercise requires students to seek out and write down information from a dictionary and, when reviewed by the teacher, can then help highlight any gaps in reading comprehension for individual students. These are simple and clear questions but they do require focused and accurate reading if correct answers are to be found. Therefore, students who struggle with answering the questions correctly, can then be taught additional reading comprehension strategies to facilitate s
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5th - 9th
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Fake News Training — High School ELA — Media Literacy, Research, Group Activity
This 2-day lesson on identifying fake news and evaluating news sources will engage, excite, and amaze your students! Using 10 gun violence articles from both sides of the political spectrum and 5 article types (Research Papers, News Articles, Opinion Articles, Propaganda, and Fake News), students will investigate the quality of each article and learn how to categorize them by type. Because this activity centers around one topic, and includes pieces from both political perspectives, students have
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Media Literacy Learning Lessons Bundle — High School ELA
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