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Elementary ELA test prep thematic unit plans under $5
Types of Characters and Characterization Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
Activity contains:
* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples (**PLEASE NOTE: Many of these videos come from youtube, please ensure that you district has access prior to purchasing. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know and I will update it with a new link.)
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall po
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Cause and Effect in Literature and Informational Text (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Informational Text for Cause and Effect.RI. 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.RI. 3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.RI. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e
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2nd - 5th
Colonial America Narrative Writing Project - 3rd 4th & 5th Grades - US History
Looking for a way to make your narrative writing lessons more fun? You and your students will love this Colonial America Narrative Writing Project! If your kids are anything like mine, they love writing from other perspectives. This project asks students to write from the perspective of a Colonial Tradesman or Woman living in the English Colonies. Students are asked to research and fill in multiple graphic organizers and note-catchers to help them eventually write a historically accurate depicti
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3rd - 5th
PARCC Test Prep Literary Analysis Task Mermaids
This is a simulation of the Literary Analysis Section of the PARCC Test. Included are two passages, with a total of 7 (14 total) A/B type questions requiring evidence to support your answer.
2 Writing Prompts similar to practice test published by PARCC is included along with Rubrics for grades 4-6, published and available online from PARCC.
Writing Prompt 1- Address a common theme
Writing Prompt 2- Address/retell from different point of view
This is designed to be used to show students th
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3rd - 7th
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Robert Frost Poems
Thanks for checking out my Robert Frost Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Robert Frost. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Robert Frost. These poems are intended for 5th – 8th graders – the
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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1st - 6th
Types of Characters (and Characterization) Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
Activity contains:
* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall posters
* Variety of colorful backgrounds, images, and fonts
Tems included:
Antagonist
Archetype
Central Character
Characterization
Direct Characterization
Dynamic Character
Indirect Characterization
Minor Characters
Motive
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Transportation Air, Land, Water Google Slides
*Interactive drag and drop google slides*Students sort different types of transportation into air, land or water*Great to use during a unit on transportation or a follow up to a read aloud*Assign in google classrooms (make a copy for each student to interact with)
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PreK - 2nd
Character Traits in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource supports the Common Core Literacy Standards for Character Traits.RL 2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challengesRL 3.3 Describe characters in a story (their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of eventsRL 4.3 Describe in depth a character, drawing on specific details in the text (a character's thoughts, words, or actions)Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this produ
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2nd - 4th
"Earth Day" Close Reading - K-3rd Grade -Text Passages/Graphic Organizers
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Increase your students' understanding of Earth Day with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 360, 570, 670, and 760. The literature piece used is the beautiful story of "Miss Rumphius" by Barb
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K - 5th
Water Cycle Close Reading - 3rd-6th Grade - **CCSS Aligned
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Increase your students' understanding of the Water Cycle with this Close Reading of Informational and Literature Paired Texts. The informational texts that are included have a Lexile Level of 530, 800, and 1070. The literature piece used is Optional - "The Rain Stomper" by Addie Boswell, but graphic organizers are included if you choose to purchase this book. There are 3
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3rd - 6th
Life Cycle of a Flower Close Reading Text Passages/Graphic Organizers-K-3 Grades
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Increase your students' understanding of the Life Cycle of Flowers with these 6 Close Reading passages of Informational texts. The informational texts that are included have Lexile Levels of 180, 240, 330, 470, 600, and 760.
There are over 25 informational graphic organizers included- there is a lot of variety in the graphic organizers and they are grade level and core standard specific. You can choose which ones you use, depending on what core standar
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K - 5th
FAST Test -Best Reading & Writing ELA (Text-based Writing Assessment Practice)
This is a paired passage set and informational/explanatory prompt designed to help students prepare for any CCSS writing assessment. There are FOUR text sources on the same topic, a writing prompt (opinion), a planning sheet, and blank lined writing pages that are similar to what students will see on the day of assessment. You can use this set for instructional purposes or as a mock writing test. **The topic of this unit was chosen to promote student interest and engagement. It has been classroo
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3rd - 10th
Robert Louis Stevenson - Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet
Thanks for checking out my Robert Louis Stevenson Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Stevenson. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 6 poems written by Stevenson. These poems are intended for 4th – 6th graders –
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery Reading Packet
Cam Jansen and the Chocolate Fudge Mystery is written by David A. Adler. This packet is a great way to monitor comprehension as your students either read this book independently or while guided.
This is a great resource for test prep or just to review the skills of the Common Core Standards. Some Common Core Standards covered are 2RL1, 2RL3, 3RL1, 3RL3, 3RL4, 3RL6, 4RL1, 5RL1.
Included throughout the packet are multiple choice questions, short response, long response, and vocabulary. The stud
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2nd - 4th
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10 Non-Fiction Animal Selections CC-Aligned Passages w/ Easel Pages
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE! This animal-themed resource works for extra comprehension support, fluency practice, test prep or review. This resource has high-interest animal selections that are rigorous enough to help your students with needed comprehension skills, yet just long enough to hold interest. It's a great supplement to online district resources that might not have this kind of variety. There are 14 DIGITAL pages ready to assign on student devices. The digital pages do not include every
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3rd - 5th
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Types of Conflict in Literature (Mentor Texts)
Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this product you will be able to read authentic engaging texts to your students to teach the concept of conflict in literature. Kids of all ages love picture books. It is a great way to keep students engaged while you teach conflict. I have picked 21 of my favorite picture books that showcase conflict.With each story that you read aloud to your class, there is a conflict page for the students to fill out. The students determine the
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3rd - 7th
Spring Reading Comprehension Pack, No Prep - Literacy Centers, Subs, Assessments
Three separate units - "All About Spring", "History of St. Patrick's Day", and "Spring Flowers".
Excellent Informational Text Units
Each unit provides:
Guided Reading Questions with predictions and comprehension
Main Idea and Detail
Citing Text Evidence
Quoting from the Text
Making Text Connections
Summarizing Text
Comprehension Quizzes
BONUS: Activities for Early Finishers
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3rd - 9th
Hello, Universe - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections
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4th - 9th
When You Reach Me - Novel Study
The Perfect Novel Study Package 30 Pages of activities Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is:Character Analysis Chapter Summaries Problem solutions Theme Conflict ⚔️Setting Connections C
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4th - 9th
Slacker by Gordon Korman Novel Study
30 Pages of activities, Includes 12 STATIONS (OR TASK CARDS) to get students up and moving around the class while studying this great book!! Introducing our comprehensive Novel Study Lesson Plan—a dynamic and engaging resource designed to immerse students in the world of literature while honing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Included in this package is: -Character Analysis-Chapter Summaries,-Problem solutions,-Theme -Conflict-Setting-Connections-Cause and Effect -Reading response
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4th - 9th
Survivor Classroom Transformation (SBAC/ state standardized testing)
Want an engaging and awe-inspiring way to prepare students for state standardized testing?! I use this classroom transformation to reward students for the prep work we do going into state testing. This includes practice tests or even just practicing a skill. What's included:PowerPoint with instructionsTribe namesPoint trackerStudent name tags match with PowerPointKindness Shout-outsPostersI also transform my room to match the jungle theme of Survivor and I purchased a few coordinating puzzles to
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3rd - 8th
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Landform Explorers: Learn Informative Writing with Posters & Activities (Factsri
OSSWC-L4-U1-LC1-1_Lv4-U1- Writing 1 - Our EarthLandform Explorers: Learn Informative Writing with Posters & Activities (Facts, Features & More!)This section of the lesson focuses on introducing a writing task to students related to informative writing about landforms on Earth. The task involves teaching students about facts and opinions, text features, and using a graphic organizer to create an informative poster about different landforms. The section includes instructions on matching se
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K - 3rd
Mastering Landforms & Writing: Explore Islands, Cliffs & Deserts (Facts, Editing
OSSWC-L4-U1-LC1-2_Lv4-U1-Writing 2 - Our EarthMastering Landforms & Writing: Explore Islands, Cliffs & Deserts (Facts, Editing & Presentations)This section of the lesson focuses on reviewing various topics such as facts about islands, cliffs, deserts, and informative writing. It includes activities like reading and saying facts, explaining capitalization rules, identifying mistakes in sentences, editing sentences for verb tense, and circling correct items. Also mentioned are facts ab
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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