$5 - $10 6th Grade Close Reading Lesson (by rating)
All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film
By TooBookedUp
Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.
What's Included:
- A Complete Text of "All Summer in a Day" Text included.
- 20+ Dynamic Slides: Bring the story to life with visually engaging slides that will capture your students' attention.
- Structured Socratic Seminar Plan: Fostering critical thinking, our Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides encourage in-depth student-led discussion.
- Innovative Choice Board Extension Activities: Cater to different learning styles and keep students intrigued with a range of activities including essay writing, creative storytelling, and art.
- Creative Writing Opportunities: Challenge students with crafting an alternative ending to the story or expressing character perspectives through diary entries.
- Literary Analysis Essays: Guide your students in developing argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays with thought-provoking prompts.
- Comic Strip Creation: Combine art and narrative skills as students transform the text into a visual storyline.
- Film vs. Text Comparison: Deepen comprehension with a Venn diagram activity comparing the short film adaptation to the original text.
Ideal For:
- End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students motivated and learning until the last day with this immersive resource.
- Ready-Made Sub Plans: Detailed and easy to follow, this plan keeps your classroom on track even when you're away.
- Mini Dystopian Unit: Whether a standalone lesson or part of a larger dystopian study, this resource prompts critical thinking about society and technology.
- Flexible for Different Grades: Designed for middle school students, all activities are easily adjustable for higher or lower grades.
Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.
Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
The Eyes and The Impossible No-Prep Book Club Study | Newbery Winner Series
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Dave Eggers won the 2023 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Eyes & The Impossible and is still being discovered worldwide for its incredible prose and inspiring themes. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.
What's included in this product?
Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-19, and part 2 covers chapters 20 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!
What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.
- Cracking codes
- Multiple choice questions
- Mystery pictures
- True or False game
- Game Show
- Character Study
- Order of events
- Discussion prompt questions
I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.
Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!
Famous Engineers Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page posters of famous engineers. Each poster includes a picture of the inventor and a short description of the inventor's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following engineers/technologists are included:
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
The Wright Brothers
Temple Grandin
Grace Hopper
Steve Jobs
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Making Inferences Lesson Plan and PowerPoint, Inference Lesson Plan
By Queen's Educational Resources
Making Inferences Lesson Plan and PowerPoint, Inference Lesson Plan
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Inference Lesson Plan and PowerPoint Packet
★ Suitable for grades 5-8 and lower-level High School students
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)
★ Inference Lesson Plan and Worksheets (34 pages)
★ PowerPoint (18 slides - uneditable due to slides containing copyright images and fonts)
★ Total Pages - 53 pages
This resource includes:
★ Lesson Plan (5 pages / Easy to follow with Teacher directions!)
★ EDITABLE Lesson Plan version (Modify as you wish! - YAY!)
★ PowerPoint (18 slides / Uneditable)
★ 8 Inference Worksheets (to cover ALL aspects of the Lesson Plan)
★ 2 Differentiated Reflection Sheets
★ Groupwork Reflection Sheet
★ 2 Rubrics
★ 1 "Blank" slide with background paper for you to create and add your OWN content!
★ Bulletin Board Task Display Page
★ Inference Bookmark
★ Access to all Video and Image Links
★ ANSWER KEYS for ALL Lesson Worksheets
★ GOOGLE SLIDE LINKS (PowerPoint and Lesson Worksheets)
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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Students who struggle with making inferences often answer questions with text-based answers rather than inference-based. This lesson will help students understand the difference between literal thinking and inferential thinking. This in-depth lesson plan focuses on teaching students the difference between literal vs. inferential thinking.
Potential Packet Duration: Materials support for 2-3 days of instruction depending on pacing. This Lesson Plan Packet includes a hard copy lesson plan, PowerPoint, numerous activity worksheets, rubrics, bulletin board task display page (to showcase student work), and ANSWER KEYS for ALL worksheets!
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POWERPOINT and LESSON WORKSHEETS (Digital included!)
▶️ This is a student friendly, PowerPoint that covers literally ALL aspects of the lesson plan! Each slide looks fun, engaging, creative, and grade appropriate.
▶️ The PowerPoint cannot be edited due to copyright requirements made by contributing font and clip art artists. Lesson worksheets/activities are included and cover all aspects of the lesson!
▶️ The PowerPoint AND Lesson Worksheets are also included in GOOGLE SLIDES!!!! That means you have the freedom to share these slides with your students digitally!
▶️ This Inference Lesson Plan Packet will make an AMAZING observation lesson plan! Additionally, you will be ready to showcase students' groupwork assignment immediately upon completion as the Rubric and Bulletin Board Task Display Page are made available in this packet!
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Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2
By Mark Holmes
Description
Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.
The package includes:
A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:
The importance of understanding author's purpose
The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain
How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose
Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts
Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills
20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning
A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:
- Summarizing the main points
- Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
- Examining key writing techniques and their effects
Text Titles:
Literary Nonfiction
- Biography of Malala Yousafzai - Explore the life of a young woman who stood up for education rights and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
- Emma Raducanu: A Rising Star Overcoming the Odds - An account focusing on the challenges and triumphs in youth sports.
- Personal Essay on Bullying - Reflections from someone who experienced bullying, discussing its impacts and lessons learned.
- Travel Writing about a Trip to the Amazon Rainforest - Descriptions and adventures in one of the world's most vital and diverse ecosystems.
Journalism
- News Article on Climate Change - Current events and scientific explanations regarding global climate shifts.
- Feature Story on Innovations in Technology - In-depth look at how technology is changing education.
- Investigative Reporting on Plastic Pollution - Uncovering the sources and solutions of plastic pollution in oceans.
- Opinion Piece on the Importance of Recycling - Persuasive arguments about why recycling should be a part of daily life.
Academic Writing
- Research Paper on Habitats of Endangered Species - Study and presentation of critical habitats that need protection.
- Case Study on the Impact of Video Games on Youth - Analysis of positive and negative effects of gaming.
- Review of a Science Documentary - Critical evaluation of a popular science documentary's content and presentation.
Practical Nonfiction
- How-to Guide on Starting a Community Garden - Step-by-step instructions for school-based or community garden projects.
- Self-help Book for Teens on Managing Stress - Practical advice and techniques for handling school and social stress.
- Instructions for cooking lasagne - From the history, to the ingredients, to the recipe and execution.
Creative Nonfiction
- Narrative Nonfiction on a Significant Historical Event - A compelling retelling of the moon landing, focusing on lesser-known facts and figures.
- Historical Account of the Civil Rights Movement - A blend of factual history and personal stories from the 1960s.
- True Crime Story about a Famous Art Heist - Examination of the theft, the investigation, and the impact on the art world.
Additional Engaging Topics
Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.
Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.
The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.
By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:
Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension
Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose
Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts
Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts
This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.
Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Main Events | Plot | Close Reading Comprehension | Worksheet BUNDLE
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!
What's included in the money-saving bundle:
Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading Worksheets
After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! The 15 passages offer variety, and this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
- 15 Printable Worksheets
Story Elements Close Reading Worksheets
Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.
After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
- 15 Printable Worksheets
***Note: both resources in the bundle utilize the same stories but each set focuses on a different skill! Perfect for practicing multiple skills!
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The Babysitters Club - Kristy's Great Idea Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey are doing. This book discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, being responsible, starting a babysitting business, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.
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St. Nick: Christmas Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets
By TooBookedUp
Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.
What’s Inside:
- Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptive, chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
- Interactive Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can test their understanding with comprehension quizzes. Questions are crafted to reinforce central/main ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent analysis.
- 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart each lesson with our engaging presentation slides, designed to introduce or reinforce each focused skill. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, these slides are interactive and visually appealing.
- Skill Building Focus: This resource hones vital ELA skills such as understanding text structures, pinpointing author’s purpose, making inferences, summarizing text, and answering text-dependent questions.
- Annotation and Interactive Reading: Encourage students to engage actively with the text through annotation, fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Benefits:
- Boost Literacy Skills: Strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Cultural Insight: Dive into the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas, enriching students' global understanding.
- Engage and Inspire: The intriguing content about St. Nicholas keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
- Versatile Teaching Tool: Ideal for in-depth study units, literacy centers, independent work, or as supplementary material for your ELA curriculum.
- Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with this ready-to-go, comprehensive package.
Ideal For:
- Middle School ELA Teachers
- Reading Specialists
- Homeschooling Parents
- Tutors focusing on Literacy and Comprehension
Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!
For higher level students, try this resource: Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go! (TeachShare.com)
Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page science posters. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following scientists are included:
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
Rachel Carson
Jane Goodall
Neil degrasse Tyson
Ellen Ochoa
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Neema's Reason To Smile Lesson Plan PACKET
By Queen's Educational Resources
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
- 53 pages
- PDF Zip File
- This Lesson Plan Packet is suitable for grades 2-5 and lower-level Middle and High School Students, Students with Autism, English Language Learners, and Students with Disabilities.
- Duration: 3-4 days depending on pacing
This resource includes:
------ In-depth, step-by-step Lesson Plan
------ Editable version of the Lesson Plan (Modify as you wish - YAY!)
------ 1 Do Now/Launch Activity Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 1 Mini Lesson Inference Graphic Organizer and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Video Clip Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2-page Inference-based Question Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Formative Assessment Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2 Venn Diagrams
------ 1 Lesson Reflection Worksheet
------ 6 Writing Reflection Worksheets and 1 Skills List
------ 2 Scoring Rubrics (to score Writing Assessment)
------ 4 Short Response Writing Assessments completely differentiated totaling 8 Assessment Worksheets with ANSWER KEYS
------ 5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages for each Writing Assessment!
------ 2 Inference Bookmarks
------ Video Link
DESCRIPTION
This in-depth Lesson Plan Packet for the book Neema’s Reason to Smile by Patricia Newman helps students explore real life issues, specifically the challenges/barriers children face in accessing an education. In addition to a variety of engaging activities centered around education, the lesson plan includes a close reading of the book and the watching of a video that is related to the overall themes and topics presented in this book. (Video link included in the lesson plan). Students will engage in multiple activities where they will practice the following skills: inferencing, compare and contrast, and self-to-text, text-to-text, and world-to-text connections. Worksheets and Assessments are differentiated.
An editable version of the Lesson Plan has been included to allow you to modify as you wish!
Also included are 5 Compelling Bulletin Board Task Display Pages, which not only helps showcase student work, but also enhances the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board! You can print these out on photo or gloss paper for optimal quality and shine to post with student work.
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The HBs Mystery Map Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - Mystery Map - Book 3, discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, not accusing others, solving problems, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all chapter comprehension questions.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author's Purpose
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle schoolers with a festive dive into informational text skills using the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as the backdrop. This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students while reinforcing critical reading skills over two to three class periods.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and analyze the central idea in informational texts.
- Understand and evaluate the author's purpose.
- Recognize and interpret various text structures.
- Determine the meaning of academic words in context.
What's Included:
- Five high-interest informational texts centered on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- A four-question multiple-choice quiz for each text, complete with an answer key.
- A Google Slides presentation to introduce and review key informational text skills.
How It Works:
- Day 1: Kickstart the lesson with a Google Slides presentation to refresh students on each skill's definition. Then, dive into the first two texts with guided annotation and strategic multiple-choice question approaches.
- Day 2: Continue with the remaining texts and quizzes, followed by a comprehensive review of the answers, solidifying students' understanding.
Perfect for Busy Teachers:
- Print & Go: No prep needed! Simply print the materials or share them digitally for an interactive class experience.
- Highly Engaging Material: The vibrant history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade keeps students interested and learning.
- Holiday Themed: Bring the Thanksgiving spirit into your classroom with content that's both educational and festive.
- Rigorous & Multi-Skill Focused: Challenge students with texts that are rigorous and cover multiple ELA standards.
Usage Scenario: Ideal for ELA, special education, and interventionist teachers, this resource serves as an excellent review of priority standards. It's adaptable to various student abilities and can be used after teaching the skills explicitly, ensuring that all students can participate and learn effectively.
Highlights:
Holiday Material: Students will enjoy learning with content themed around a beloved national holiday event.
- Engagement & Rigor: Not only does this set engage students, but it also challenges them to apply multiple literacy skills in a cohesive manner.
Elevate your ELA curriculum with this ready-to-use Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade informational text set. It's the perfect blend of holiday cheer and academic rigor, designed to keep your students engaged and on track with their literacy skills!
The HBs A Monster of Mystery Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - A Monster of Mystery - Book 5, discusses problem solving skills, working together, cheering others on, not accusing others without evidence, problem solving, figuring out the truth, being honest, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the product. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words.
As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.
An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions.
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10 Winter Christmas Holiday Narrative writing Essay Picture Prompts and Go
By TooBookedUp
Elevate your middle school students' narrative writing skills with this winter-themed essay planning guide. This resource features 10 captivating, holiday-themed photos, ranging from a snowman on the beach to a gingerbread family on the run, Krampus enjoying hot chocolate, and a pirate ship bathed in green holiday lights. These images are perfect for sparking creativity and guiding students through the narrative writing process.
Learning Objectives:
- Enhance the ability to plan and draft a narrative story that is both engaging and imaginative.
- Encourage creativity while ensuring narratives encompass all essential elements of a structured narrative text.
What's Inside:
- 10 double sided planning guides, one for each photo!
- Detailed graphic organizers to assist students in exploring the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution.
- A Google Slides presentation featuring each high-interest photo for classroom projection, facilitating the introduction of each new writing prompt.
How to Use:
- Day 1: Display the photo prompt using the slides and encourage students to brainstorm ideas with the graphic organizer.
- Day 2: Start drafting the narrative, drawing inspiration from the vivid image.
- Day 3: Continue the narrative, adding details and developing the storyline.
- Day 4: Conduct peer reviews or teacher feedback sessions, followed by revisions and editing.
- Day 5: Publish the final narrative piece, celebrating the students' creative achievements.
Standards Alignment:
- Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 through W.8.3, ensuring the resource meets educational standards for narrative writing.
Formats Available:
- A ready-to-use PDF for printouts and a Google Slides version for seamless classroom integration.
Usage Scenario:
- Ideal for middle school teachers to use as a standalone writing unit, an extension activity, or as a part of a choice board for students.
Highlights:
- Engaging and diverse photo prompts: Each image is carefully chosen to resonate with middle school students, featuring themes like winter holidays, mythical creatures, adventure, and family.
- Classroom-ready: The Google Slides format allows for easy introduction of each writing prompt, while print-ready PDFs ensure quick and effortless preparation.
Transform your classroom's narrative writing approach with this captivating, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' imaginations soar with each unique and inspiring photo prompt!
Frizzy Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
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The graphic novel, Frizzy - The Graphic Novel by Claribel A Ortega is great for children ages 9 - 15 years old, as they can relate with the main character, Marlene as she figures out who she is, what she likes, and who she wants to be. This is a book about friendship, developing interests, finding oneself, starting something new, being a good friend, being different from others and embracing those differences, standing up for oneself, and doing what is best for you. Comprehension questions, fill in the blank questions, and multiple choice questions are provided in this product and are separated by the books chapters.
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Halloween Create Your Own Urban Legend Grades 6-8 Research, Writing, Creating
By TooBookedUp
Ready to bring some mystery and creativity to your classroom? This 3-day, interdisciplinary resource will have your students crafting their very own urban legends, exploring local landmarks, developing spine-tingling characters, and writing them up as breaking news! Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource integrates creative writing, social studies, and critical thinking. Your students will love diving into the unknown while meeting CCSS standards.
This Urban Legend Resource Includes:
Guided Notes on Urban Legends – Introduce students to the eerie world of urban legends, from famous creatures like Bigfoot to local mysteries.
Haunted Local Landmark Activity – Students will brainstorm and research a spooky local landmark and use it as the setting for their urban legend.
Character or Creature Development Worksheet – Students create mysterious, frightening characters that are sure to haunt their classmates’ imaginations!
Urban Legend Newspaper Template – Students write their urban legend as a two-page newspaper article, including eyewitness accounts, historical background, and more!
Peer Editing and Sharing – Encourage collaboration and feedback as students swap stories and offer critiques.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Interdisciplinary & Engaging: This resource blends creative writing and social studies, letting students explore local history while crafting an urban legend.
- Standards Aligned: Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1, RI.6.2, W.6.2, and SL.6.1, focusing on reading, writing, and critical thinking.
- Student-Led & Collaborative: Students get to create their own urban legend from scratch, share their ideas, and receive feedback from peers.
- Perfect for All Learners: Flexible for independent work, small group collaboration, or whole-class discussions.
- 3-Day Lesson Plan Included: Ready-to-use, structured lesson plan that walks students through the entire creative process—brainstorming, writing, and sharing!
3-Day Lesson Plan Breakdown:
- Day 1: The Haunted Local Landmark – Students choose a local landmark, research its history, and brainstorm how it will serve as the eerie setting for their urban legend.
- Day 2: Developing the Story Elements – Students create a character or creature that haunts their legend and develop a plot full of suspense.
- Day 3: Writing a Newspaper Article – Students bring their legend to life by writing it as a newspaper article, complete with eyewitness accounts, historical facts, and a chilling warning to readers!
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✅ Perfect for creative writing and local history
✅ CCSS-aligned
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✅ Ideal for grades 6-8
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Twins Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
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The graphic novel, Twins - The Graphic Novel by Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright is great for children ages 9 - 15 years old, as they can relate with the characters. This is a book about friendship, getting along with siblings - sisters, brothers, twins, developing interests, finding oneself, accepting and adjusting to change, starting a new school, competing with those you care about, effective communication, being a good friend, being different from others and embracing those differences. Comprehension questions and multiple choice questions are provided in this product and are separated by the books 11 chapters. An answer key is provided at the end of the product for questions asked in each of the 11 chapters.
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The book, Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas is great for children ages 7 - 13 years old, as they can relate with Bree as she moves to a new state, starts a new middle school, makes friends along the way and the challenges with friendships she struggles to maintain, the lack of self confidence she has, and she becomes more confident along the way, how she solves disagreements with friends, tries her best, shares her talents with others, adjusts to changes that occur in her life, learning that it is okay not to be friends with everyone, the importance of friendship, doing things that you want to do - being a leader instead of a follower, and how to handle stressful situations, anxiety, conflict, and bullying.
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Katie the Catsitter Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
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