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Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

Christmas Scavenger Hunt / Classroom Scoot Game with Worksheets

Embark on an engaging adventure with this interactive scavenger hunt, where students will discover fascinating Christmas-related facts! Uncover tidbits such as the fact that the first artificial Christmas tree was crafted from colored goose feathers or that the largest candy cane ever was a whopping 51 feet long. The scavenger hunt comprises 20 fact cards, guiding students to read closely and extract information to complete their answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered, offering all the necessary details for students to explore and learn.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Christmas fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 CHRISTMAS FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

Check out my Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt!

Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions below!

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

• 2 different medicine labels
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 2 worksheets with 10 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you 20%

Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.

Engage your students' curiosity with this Thanksgiving-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore intriguing facts, such as the absence of forks at the first Thanksgiving and the unique trait of only male turkeys gobbling. This exciting activity comprises 20 fact cards, inviting students to read and complete answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered and contains all the necessary information.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

This resource is also available as part of a bundle saving you 20%

Thanksgiving BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Thanksgiving fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 THANKSGIVING FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

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Capture your students' curiosity with our captivating Halloween-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore fascinating facts like the origins of Halloween in modern-day Ireland and the colossal 2,500-pound pumpkin. This engaging activity features 20 informative fact cards, prompting students to closely read and complete answer sheets. Each numbered fact card delivers all the necessary information.

Tailored for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be segmented into shorter lessons or as a quick, engaging activity. It's the ideal way to make learning fun and memorable while celebrating the spookiest season of the year. Unlock the magic of Halloween with our immersive educational adventure!

This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you 20%

Halloween BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Halloween fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 HALLOWEEN FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

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| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

These worksheets specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop an understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

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Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 2 realistic bills
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

• 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

**⭐**10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

⭐A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

• Electric
• Water & Waste

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

Check out some of my other units!

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

Thank you for your interest in my product!

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This download includes:

• 18 Hanukkah scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Write in the answer

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

Level 2 – Cut & paste

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

• Follow up worksheet with 10 questions
• Total of 5 worksheets and 46 questions
• Teacher guide
• Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

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December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE

Holiday Shopping Task Cards

Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Holiday Shopping Task Cards/ Worksheets - Canadian Dollar

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, download/print & go resource!

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

This resource includes:

• A digital & paper version

Digital Version

• 2 realistic bills
• 5 self-grading & editable Google Forms
• 46 questions (8 or 10 questions per form)

Paper Version

• 2 realistic bills
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teach answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

• 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

• Electric
• Water & Waste

This comprehensive resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills,

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two distinct levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

Some of my other units!

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• The Setting
• Historical Background
• Native Americans and the U.S Government
• Current Issues for Native Americans
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

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A power point giving historical background and cultural context for the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Great addition to any novel unit on this book.

A Powerpoint which provides a brief overview of rhythm and rhyme scheme using poetry. I've used this as an introduction to poetry and pair this up with a poem in which students must find the rhyme scheme. It can be used with any poem.

Studying The Hobbit ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•British Literature and Folklore

•Rise of Modern Fantasy

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

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Studying Animal Farm? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary lists and 5 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying To Kill a Mockingbird ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Great Depression

•Racial Segregation

•Southern Culture

•The Scottsboro Boys

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying The Red Badge of Courage ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• Stephen Crane
• Historical Background
• American Civil War
• Postwar Realism and Naturalism
• Red Badge of Courage
• Major Characteristics
• Stephen Crane’s Style
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

This powerpoint serves as an introduction to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

A great way to start off the novel and to introduce students to concepts within the story.

A characterization flip book which students must use textual evidence and determine character traits. This accompanies the novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and comes with a rubric for easy grading.

If you're an English teacher looking for an effective and engaging way to help your students analyze and understand the complexities of the novel _Murder on the Orient Express,_look no further than our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric.

This product includes 5 unique graphic organizers, each designed to help your students explore a different aspect of the novel. The organizers cover important literary elements such as vocabulary, plot structure, theme development, and more. The included rubric provides a clear and detailed grading system to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

Our graphic organizers and rubric are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own review materials. Plus, they're designed with English teachers in mind, so you can be sure that your students are getting the most out of their reading experience.

With our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric, your students will be able to dive deep into the novel and gain a comprehensive understanding of the important concepts and themes presented in Murder on the Orient Express. These materials are a valuable resource for any English teacher who wants to help their students succeed in analyzing complex literary works.

Don't wait! Add our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with your students long after they've finished reading Murder on the Orient Express.

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Great way to analyze persuasive speech.

Works with the play Julius Caesar or on it's own.

Students analyze persuasive techniques in two contrasting points of view in two different speeches.

Students must compare and contrast the two speeches.

Comes complete with answer key.

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This study guide goes through and all sections of the classic by Sandra Cisneros "The House on Mango Street". Includes questions and answer key, character map, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel.