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Common Core RL.8.7 rubrics
Middle School ELA Editable Rubrics and Reading and Language Exit Tickets Bundle
This resource includes all of my middle school ELA exit tickets for literature, non-fiction and language and all of my 100% editable middle school rubrics. 50+ different reading response rubrics for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade common core literature reading, informational reading, narrative writing, opinion writing, research writing, and language aligned to the standards. This is a growing bundle, which means the sooner you buy, the more you will save. This resource currently contains fi
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6th - 8th
Editable Reading Response and Writing Rubrics for Literature and Discussions
Make assessing seventh and eighth grade literature and literary nonfiction reading responses a breeze with these editable and digital reading response rubrics. There are 10 different rubrics to assess students' comprehension, analysis, argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and grammar skills. Simply choose which literature or literary nonfiction standards or component you want to assess, decide on the type of writing task you want them to write, print the appropriate rubr
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7th - 8th
22 spooky, scary reader's theater scripts and monologues from Literature
Graphic descriptions and scenes begging for prediction occur frequently in horror literature. This genre also elicits some strong emotions and students often find it easy to put themselves into the character’s shoes. This product includes 22 pieces crafted from American writers such as Edgar A. Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London and Nathaniel Hawthorne and World Literature such as Shakespeare, Sir, Arthur C. Doyle and George MacDonald.Pre- and post- points to ponder, writing prompts, exit tickets
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7th - 12th
Editable Middle School ELA Writing Rubrics Reading Language | Growing Bundle
In these 100% editable middle school rubric resources you will find 50+ different reading response rubrics for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade common core literature reading, informational reading, narrative writing, opinion writing, research writing, and language aligned to the standards. This is a growing bundle, which means the sooner you buy, the more you will save. This resource currently contains five different sets of rubrics:Sixth Grade Editable Reading Response Rubrics: These rubric
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6th - 8th
Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Response (6-8)
What is the purpose of this resource?Thinking critically about reading and articulating thoughts through writing is something students should be doing frequently. Reading response for English Language Arts teachers is like double dipping because students are sharing their thinking about reading through written words. It is an authentic snapshot of where students are at in their comprehension of a fiction or nonfiction text. It also gives students a chance to write without the pressure of writing
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6th - 8th
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Analyzing Poetry
This presentation includes: Over 70 poetry terms defined3 Higher-level Prompt PracticeTips for writing in accordance with AP Exam and SBAC guidelinesPoetry Group Presentation with printable RubricHexagonal Map Activity and samples with printable Rubric & HexagonsExtended Metaphor Activity with printable Rubric“I’m Nobody, Are you Nobody, Too?”By Emily Dickinson Poetry Analysis“The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost Poetry Analysis“Slam, Dunk and Hook” by ____ Poet
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Veldt - Ray Bradbury - 6 Day Lesson Plan
Step into the chilling dystopian world of 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury, where advanced technology takes a sinister turn. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking journey into the future.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Analysis Questions- HappyLife Home Worksheet- Written Response Questions with Rubric- Text Vs Movie Worksheet- Extension Activities- Online Jeopardy Game- Answer to All of the Above
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6th - 12th
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Author Study Project Menu, Choice Board, & Rubric!
Want to wrap up your Author Study unit in a fun, engaging, & NEW way?! Your students (& administrators ;) will love these Author Study Project options! Even your most reluctant students won’t be able to resist the allure of choice when it comes to showing off what they discovered. The Choice Menu is also great for allowing students to engage with their own personal learning style.The Author Study Choice Board & Product Menu will give you confidence in the rigor, Depth of Knowledge,
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3rd - 9th
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Collision Course readers theater script, rubric, prompts, projects
Collision Course (based on The Signal Control by Wadsworth Camp) adapted to play format by Kathy Applebee is an 11 page, 3 scene script for 1 female, 3 males, 3 either. Script can be used as a reader’s theater or performance piece. Run Time: 20-22 minutes. Can be done using the Jigsaw method in class. It is an ideal piece to teach conflict in literature since several types appear in the plot. The 14 pages of projects and prompts provide opportunities for the teacher to choose, the students to
Alice in Wonderland reader's theater script, plans, rubric and more
19 page reader’s theater script of Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland divide into 10 scenes (plus directions for teaching with the jigsaw method). Stage directions are also included so script can be used for a performance. Also included are directions for the teacher, writing, 10 discussion prompts that also be used as bell ringers or exit tickets, readers theater rubric.Readers’ theater is a great way to explore literature, expand vocabulary, improve fluency and comprehension. Check out other
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5th - 10th
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Hawthorne's Dr. Heidegger's Experiment script, projects and prompts
Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne adapted to play format by Kathy Applebee This royalty free, 10 page, 2 scene script for 5 male, 1 female characters, has a run time of approximately 18-20 minutes with rehearsal. Professor This one act play centers on the question: if elderly, infirm folks were restored to their youth, would they be wiser or repeat the follies of their youth? Readers’ theater is a great way to explore literature, expand vocabulary, improve fluency and comprehens
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8th - 12th
Essay Writing Lesson - Comparing and Contrasting Hatchet book and Movie
This PowerPoint provides a framework for teaching students to write the compare and contrast essay. This particular lesson is based on comparing the novel, Hatchet, with its film version, A Cry in the Wild. This PPT can be easily modified to teach essay writing techniques with other book/ movie comparisons.
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6th - 8th
Minilessons to Teach Contrasting Texts in Reading Workshop
This three-day minilesson series will guide you through teaching students how to contrast texts based on the umbrella minilesson, "Readers identify differences among texts so that they can explain how characters, setting, and plot elements contrast from one book to another."Day One Minilesson: Exposes students to the thinking needed to apply the umbrella minilesson to their own reading. Included is a "Reading is Thinking" prompting card with focus questions for students to think through while t
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Reading Workshop Minilessons Bundle: Teach, Assign, Assess
Age of Anxiety readers theater or performance script, projects and prompts
The Age of Anxiety readers theater or performance 13 page script, 15 pages of projects and prompts. In the future, children are given an “unworry” drug until age 17. Then they must choose to enter the City, filled with things to worry about or remain Permanently zoned out. Which will Justin choose? Characters: 5 male, 3 female, 7 either plus non-speaking extras. Run time: 22-25 minutes Shake things up a bit by introducing topics with this sci-fi reader’s theater script that leads into discussion
Minilessons to Teach Comparing Texts in Reading Workshop
This three-day minilesson series will guide you through teaching students how to contrast texts based on the umbrella minilesson, "Readers identify similarities among texts so that they can explain how characters, setting, and plot elements compare from one book to another."Day One Minilesson: Exposes students to the thinking needed to apply the umbrella minilesson to their own reading. Included is a "Reading is Thinking" prompting card with focus questions for students to think through while t
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Reading Workshop Minilessons Bundle: Teach, Assign, Assess
Come Home from Earth readers theater or performance script, projects and prompts
Come Home from Earth – 11 page script, 16 pages of prompts and projects. Mind/body duality has fascinated mankind from the early Greek philosophers until now. How does the mind differ from the brain? Does it? How far would you go to find out? Characters: 3 male, 1 female, 2 eitherIncludes a choral reading of part of Wordsworth's poem Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood that is quoted in the short story and play formats. Makes for easy, low prep sub plans using t
Movie and Book Comparison Essay Assignment and Rubric
I use this for The Book Thief - but quickly going through and changing the title will make this adaptable for any movie/book comparison essay. It is especially powerful when the movie and book are very different.
The Book Thief was a fantastic novel, however the movie adpatation left many of my students complaining. "They left out this! They changed that! It wasn't like this in the book!" Could be heard throughout the entire movie.
Therefore, I created this assignment as a final assessmen
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8th
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Raisin in the Sun Unit Plan
Comprehensive Unit Plan from over 14 years of teaching Raisin in the Sun to multiple levels - regular and honors level. This unit includes an anticipation guide, study guide questions, specialized lessons on symbols (of the plant), prejudices, character development and quote analysis. Also includes activities for every unit, including presentation ideas, research project ideas, a creative project (with six ideas), a final paper and final quotes to analyze. Rubrics included for all projects and a
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7th - 12th
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Henry James' Romance of Certain Old Clothes script, prompts, rubric
The Romance of Old Clothes by Henry James adapted by Kathy Applebee. Royalty free, 13 scene, 9-page script for 3 male, 4 female characters, run time 18-20 minutes with rehearsal. Set in colonial New England during the mid-18th century and follows the lives and jealousies of two sisters: Rosalind and Perdita. Does sibling rivalry continue into the grave? Also included are “How to do reader’s theater”, “Jigsaw method of reader’s theater, and 9 pages of projects and prompts that can be used as ass
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8th - 12th
Also included in: American Horror 2-3 week unit reader's theater, projects, prompts +
ANALYSIS HANDOUTS BUNDLE
A bundle of handouts and cheat sheets on reading stories and poems for analysis.This bundle includes:Story SettingStory PlotCharacterizationStory AnalysisReference to ContextPoetry AnalysisPoetic Devices in PoetryPoetry AnnotationHere are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFor an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichmentThis is w
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6th - 12th
Lovecraft's The Statement of Randolph Carter script, prompts, projects
The Statement of Randolph Carter by Lovecraft adapted by Kathy Applebee. Is the price of forbidden knowledge worth the cost? Police question the survivor of a horrific event that led to the death of a colleague. What really killed Harley Warren? Royalty free, 5-page script for 2 male, 1 either characters, run time 10 minutes with rehearsal. A man finds more than he bargained for underground. Great for Halloween and compare and contrast with Robert E. Howard’s The Thing on the Roof (also inclu
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8th - 12th
Also included in: American Horror 2-3 week unit reader's theater, projects, prompts +
The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall script, prompts, projects, rubric
Royalty free, 9 page reader’s theater script of The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall divide into 16 scenes (plus directions for teaching with the jigsaw method). Can the heir of a haunted house break a century old curse or will he succumb to the ghost's watery visits? More comedy than horror, this ghost story highlights how ingenuity and out of the box thinking solves problems.Roles for 4 male, 3 female, 1 either and as many extras as desired to round out the final scene. Stage directions are also
O Whistle and I'll Come for You script, prompts, projects, rubric
O Whistle and I’ll Come for You by British writer M. R. James (1904) adapted to play form by Kathy Applebee. The story is named after a 1793 poem of the same name penned by Robert Burns. This royalty free, 12 page script for 4 male, 2 female, and 2 either characters has a run time of approximately 25 minutes with rehearsal. Plot: Professor Parkins, a scholar and skeptic of all things supernatural takes a work and golfing holiday, and ends up confronting a horrible nightmare after he unearths an
Pushkin's Queen of Spades script and more
Royalty free 24 page reader’s theater script of A. Pushkin’s Queen of Spades divided into 14 scenes with 15 speaking parts (some can be doubled). An easy way to explore Russian literature, characterization and improve verbal prosody. A miserable, penniless ward of a countess looks for a way to find happiness. A gambling, get rich quick schemer becomes obsessed with a rumor about a winning three card combination and will stop at nothing to find out the secret three card combination. Can the gh
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