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Common Core RL.7.2 resources for GATE
The Arrival by Shaun Tan -- 100+ Page Unit and Teacher's Guide GATE
Yes, we can teach reading, writing, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills using this amazing graphic novel which has no “words!” It’s a journey about who we are, where we have come from, and the humanity we share. It’s about hope and love and understanding. At times powerful, at times breathtakingly beautiful . . . Shaun Tan’s The Arrival should be on every bookshelf in every classroom.This 100+ page teaching guide and unit has been developed over the past three years in my adv
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5th - 12th
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Literary Elements Depth and Complexity Frames for Figurative Language ELA
Teaching Literary Elements/Literary Devices or story elements? These Depth and Complexity Frames for English Language Arts will make your life so easy! You'll get 25 frames about reading and language arts ready to print and go! Yep, they're all done for you! Simply choose the topic you want students to explore, print and go! There are 25 frames done for you and ready to use right now to build student skills with analyzing using literary elements.Two of the frames are teaching frames, meaning the
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3rd - 8th
Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment
End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
English Language Arts Concept Capsules | Set 3: Story Elements
Trying to help students get a grasp of story elements? This set of story elements one-pagers (called Concept Capsules) is the answer! One teacher writes: Thanks for continuing to make the Concept Capsules!! I love them because I can create an awesome, easily accessible resource for students and parents in the Material section of Google Classroom, and I can include them individually, as needed, in a Google Slides presentation or an instructional video as we go along. They're terrific!This set in
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4th - 7th
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Blood on the River Socratic Seminar
Kick your class discussions up a notch with this Socratic seminar for Blood on the River! I do it with my gifted students after they have read Elisa Carbone's Jamestown novel Blood on the River, and the discussions are always amazing! This activity includes 15 open-ended, thought-provoking questions guaranteed to get students talking. There are introductory questions about general themes in the novel, specific questions about the novel's characters and events, and closing questions to help stude
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Blood on the River Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
Dystopian Fiction Literature Circles Unit Reading & Writing Workshop Grades 7 +
This 5-6 week unit combines Reading and Writing Workshop into a Literature Circle Genre Study of Dystopian Fiction and hits on a wide array of reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards. Download the preview to read the full lesson plans, purchase the full unit and receive all of the worksheets, directions, models, and rubrics.
This unit has been classroom tested and student approved! My students really loved this unit, largely because dystopian / science fiction is of major interest
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Reading Bundle - Middle School Grades 6 - 8
Rikki tikki tavi Socratic Seminar
Engage your high-level students after they read "Rikki-tikki-tavi" by hosting a Socratic seminar! This structured, whole-class discussion activity is an excellent alternative to a traditional worksheet or test for checking comprehension and assessing students' analysis of the text.The seminar includes fourteen open-ended questions that invite students to analyze character, plot, theme, conflict, stereotyping, motivation, and personification in this classic animal story. There are also two follow
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: "Rikki-tikki-tavi" Short Story Unit - Printable & Digital
ELA Analysis Using Art - Task Cards - Theme - Citing Evidence - Setting - POV
Unleash the power of cross-curricular engagement with this captivating art and ELA Task Card standard-based lesson! Immerse your students in an extraordinary educational experience that seamlessly weaves together the worlds of art and language arts. These meticulously crafted task cards are not just instructional tools; they are an expression of my passion for art and ELA, designed to elevate your classroom experience.Fueling creativity and critical thinking, students delve into the intricacies
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Art Bundle - Growing Bundle!
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Story Elements and Devices Lesson Bundle! - Plot - Setting - POV - Conflict
Energize your English Language Arts classroom with our comprehensive Story Elements & Literary Devices Bundle! This curated collection of engaging lessons and activities is designed to captivate your middle school and high school students while deepening their understanding of vital literary concepts. Key Features:Dynamic Lesson Variety: Transform your teaching with a diverse range of activities that break away from the ordinary. From interactive games to collaborative group work, this bund
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6th - 9th
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Blood on the River Gallery Walk
Get students up and moving during your Blood on the River novel study! This gallery walk is an excellent post-reading novel study activity, giving students the chance to recall all kinds of important details and make rich connections to characters in the novel.If you teach Blood on the River, you won't want to miss the rest of my bestselling Blood on the River Novel Unit!To spark some rich class discussion after reading this novel, print the eight question pages and stick them on giant poster pa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Blood on the River Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
LITERATURE CIRCLES Student Response Sheets
Literature circles run more smoothly with these seven response sheets, each naming and describing a different role in the circle.
Room for responses is on each page as well as suggestions for many of the jobs.
Each role/job is aligned with CCSS, as noted on the teacher directions I include: skills covered are Reading Lit. 1 thru 7; Speaking & Listening 1a,b,c,d
Teacher Logs are here too - one for tracking student progress, the other for keeping track of group members. Students stay on
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6th - 12th
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury: Socratic Seminar 7th - 10th Grade- Ready to Go!
Engage your 7th through 10th grade students in an enthralling Socratic seminar focused on Ray Bradbury's gripping short story, "The Veldt." This comprehensive lesson is crafted to stimulate critical thinking, encourage the analysis of various perspectives, and unveil the layers of suspense woven into the narrative. Ready to print and go!Lesson Highlights:Text-Dependent Questions: Delve deep into the narrative with thought-provoking questions that ignite discussions around character motivations,
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7th - 10th
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See It Clearly: Using Literature to Teach Point of View, Perspective and Tone
This unit uses excerpts from literature to teach the sometimes difficult and abstract concept of point of view, perspective and tone. Students will look at the way the author crafts his/her work to create the personalities of the narrators. Word choice is a large focus of this unit along with thinking critically about how messages are conveyed through characterization.
Excerpts used: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea, The Wanderer by Sharon Creech and Wonder by R.J. Palacio
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4th - 8th
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Character Study Book Report (Includes Summary and "Wanted" Poster Assignment)
This Character Study book report includes instructions for students, a sample summary and sample project, as well as an optional grading rubric for the teacher to simply pick and choose from listed choices to grade the student on writing (effective expression), grammar (conventions), and drawing (visual arts).The assignment requires students to write a one-page summary broken down into a beginning, middle, and end. The students must also complete a "Wanted" poster project, focusing on the main c
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3rd - 12th
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Short Story or Novel Study Summative Choice Project (Art & Literature)
EDITABLE Literature Choice Projects with a Project Based Learning approach to a summative assessments on novels, short stories, etc. Comes with sample projects, rubrics, templates, and directions.Great for: Short Story or Novel Study Summative Assessments,Google Slides and Canva Templates provided.Students need a foundational understanding of LITERARY ANALYSIS to complete this project. This is the FINAL project, but consider a 3-5 Day Lesson Plan to cover the following topics: Theme, Symbolism,
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5th - 12th
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Engaging Socratic Seminar for W. W. Jacob's The Monkey's Paw - Fishbowl Lesson
Engage your 7th through 10th grade students in an enthralling Socratic seminar focused on W. W. Jacob's gripping short story, "The Veldt." This comprehensive lesson is crafted to stimulate critical thinking, encourage the analysis of various perspectives, and unveil the layers of suspense woven into the narrative. Ready to print and go!Lesson Highlights:Text-Dependent Questions: Delve deep into the narrative with thought-provoking questions that ignite discussions around character motivations, f
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7th - 10th
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Engage Minds with Socratic Seminar: "Harrison Bergeron" Print & Go!
Engage your students with this dynamic Socratic seminar lesson focused on Kurt Vonnegut's thought-provoking short story, "Harrison Bergeron." This comprehensive resource is designed for 7th-10th graders, offering an immersive experience that encourages critical thinking, textual analysis, and lively discussion. Lesson Highlights: Text-Dependent Questions: Dive into the heart of the narrative with carefully crafted questions that guide students through the exploration of equality, character moti
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7th - 10th
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Engaging Socratic Seminar Lesson: Exploring "The Landlady" Roald Dahl #Catch24
Engage your middle school students in a captivating Socratic seminar centered around Roald Dahl's chilling short story, "The Landlady." This comprehensive lesson is designed to foster critical thinking, analyze multiple perspectives, and unravel the layers of suspense within the narrative. Ready to print and go! #catch24 Lesson Highlights: Text-Dependent Questions: Dive deep into the story with thought-provoking questions that stimulate discussion around character motivations, foreshadowing, and
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7th - 10th
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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
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6th - 9th
Engaging Hexagonal Thinking Activity for "Freak the Mighty" - Critical Thinking
Ignite your students' critical thinking and literary analysis skills with this captivating hexagonal thinking activity centered around the beloved novel "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. Perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts classrooms, this comprehensive lesson encourages students to delve deep into the themes, characters, and literary elements of the novel in a collaborative and interactive setting.What's Included:A detailed lesson plan outlining step-by-step instructi
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5th - 8th
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Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Thinking Questions & Writing Extension
Contents:-Student pdf packet of Critical Thinking Questions for the entire book Rump that can be printed or sent to students digitally -Student directions for Choose Your Own Adventure Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Extension with graphic organizer-Teacher pdf packet that contains above resources combinedThis is a critical thinking reading packet I created to use with my students while we read the book Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff. It includes critical thinking questi
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4th - 8th
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