$10 - $20 7th Grade Close Reading Resources

Elements of Suspense Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

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Dive into the spine-tingling world of suspense with this engaging lesson plan! Students will analyze the key elements of suspense—pacing, foreshadowing, red herrings, danger, and more—through guided notes, interactive activities, and media examples like film trailers. This resource is perfect for Halloween or any time you want to keep your students on the edge of their seats. Ideal for introducing or reviewing the genre of suspense.

Elements of Dystopia Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

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Welcome to the dark side of fiction with this comprehensive dystopian literature lesson. Students will explore themes like totalitarian regimes, environmental disasters, survival, and rebellion. Using multimedia examples and text excerpts, students will analyze how these elements create powerful dystopian worlds. This resource is perfect for introducing dystopian fiction or as a review of the genre, making it a great fit for discussions on social justice or government control.

Elements of Science Fiction Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

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Blast off into the universe of science fiction! This lesson plan introduces students to the exciting elements of sci-fi, including futuristic technology, space exploration, time travel, alien life, and parallel universes. Students will analyze these elements through guided notes, multimedia, and text excerpts. Whether you're teaching the genre for the first time or reviewing it with your class, this resource is out of this world!

Elements of Fantasy Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

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Step into magical realms with this enchanting lesson plan on the elements of fantasy. Students will explore key components such as world-building, magical systems, mythical creatures, quests, and good vs. evil. Using guided notes and multimedia, students will be transported into the fantastical worlds of dragons, wizards, and epic quests. This resource is perfect for immersing students in the magic of fantasy fiction, sparking their imaginations and developing their literary analysis skills.

Elements of Mystery Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8)

Introduce your students to the mystery genre with this 60-minute, print-and-go lesson plan that includes everything you need to kick off a mystery unit! This engaging lesson features guided notes, teacher slides, a one-page mystery story, and answer keys. Students will explore key mystery elements, such as clues, suspects, and red herrings, and apply their knowledge by solving the included mystery. Perfect for grades 6-8, this resource makes it easy to teach critical thinking and deduction skills while introducing a fun and interactive genre.

This is a collection of 26 single STEM posters of famous scientists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians. Perfect for your STEM lab! Each poster includes a picture of the famous person and a short description of his/her 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 or Math Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

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Covering the The Hate U Give? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students!

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of The Hate U Give!

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐The Hate U Give Introduction Power Point

⭐The Hate U Give Study Guide

⭐The Hate U Give Characterization

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Graphic Organizers - Any Novel

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Context Clues Lesson, PowerPoints, and Activities, Context Clues Worksheets

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• Context Clues BUNDLE
• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA Lesson and PowerPoint Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

✮ Context Clues Lesson and Power Packet

✮ 138 Pages

✮ Print and Digital (PDF, PowerPoint, and Google Slides)

✮ Full Lesson PACKET – 32 pages

✮ Editable Lesson Plan - 4 pages (Modify as you wish)

✮ Lesson PowerPoint #1 – 29 slides / Lesson PowerPoint #2 - 29 slides

✮ Assessment PowerPoint #2 – 22 slides / Assessment PowerPoint #2 - 22 slides

✮ Lesson Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

✮ Absolutely no “nonsense” pages/slides

✮ Suitable for Grades 5-9 (and Lower-level High School Students)

✮ Duration: 2-3 days

This resource includes:

---- In- depth-step-by-step Lesson Plan (PDF version)

---- EDITABLE Lesson Plan version (for modifications)

---- Lesson POWERPOINT #1 - for Full Lesson – (29 slides – Lower-Level graphics)

---- Lesson POWERPOINT #2 - for Full Lesson – (29 slides – Mature graphics)

---- Mini Lesson Follow Along Worksheet

---- Guided Practice #1 and ANSWER KEY

---- Guided Practice #2 and ANSWER KEY

---- Context Clues Text Message Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

---- 10 Interactive Context Clues Flap Book Sheets

---- Step-by-step Teacher Directions with Pictures

---- Groupwork Rubric (for Groupwork Assignment)

---- Groupwork Feedback Form

---- Groupwork Reflection Sheet

---- Bulletin Board Task Display Page (for Flap Book Activity)

---- ONE Final Assessment / Test and ANSWER KEY in 3 variations

► Paper version

► POWERPOINT #1 version (22 slides Lower-Level graphics)

► POWERPOINT #2 version (22 slides Mature graphics)

---- Google Slide Links

FIVE GOOGLE SLIDE LINKS

✮ Lesson PowerPoint (Mature graphics)

✮ Lesson PowerPoint (Lower-level graphics)

✮ Lesson Worksheets

✮ PowerPoint Assessment (Mature graphics)

✮ PowerPoint Assessment (Lower-level graphics)

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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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Context Clues is an important skill that students must master in order to improve and enhance their comprehension of texts. This skill is especially important for students to apply on state exams to demonstrate proficiency. This Lesson Plan packet provides numerous opportunities for students to learn and practice how to use context clues to determine the meanings of unknown words as they read. The in-depth step-by-step lesson plan carefully guides teachers to show students “HOW TO” both identify and use different context clues types to figure out the meaning of unknown words. ***An editable version of the hard copy lesson plan has also been included!

There are Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS that support teaching for ALL parts of the lesson.

This Lesson Packet resource focuses on the following five types of context clues:

✥ Definition clues

✥ Synonym clues

✥ Antonym clues

✥ Example clues

✥ Inference clues

This resource also includes 2 PowerPoints:

▶️ FULL LESSON PowerPoints - 2 variations

✅ These PowerPoints cover all parts of the Lesson Plan from start to finish (29 slides each).

✅ There are TWO Lesson PowerPoints in this resource that include the same content, but contain different clip art images!!

► The first PowerPoint includes clip art graphics intended for lower-level students, and ► the second PowerPoint includes mature clip art graphics intended for higher-level students. You have the option to choose the PowerPoint version that best suits your students!

✅ You can mix and match slides by copying and pasting certain slides to different PowerPoint files as both files have the same content, but different graphics!

✅ Both PowerPoints are also included digitally (GOOGLE SLIDES)!

✅ Please note, due to copyright purposes, PowerPoint slides cannot be edited.

▶️ ONE ASSESSMENT (in 3 variations)

► Paper version (PDF file)

► POWERPOINT #1 version (22 slides Lower-Level graphics)

► POWERPOINT #2 version (22 slides Mature graphics)

✅ Answer Key slides are included - to support you in reviewing the assessment with students.

✅ Both PowerPoint variations include the SAME content/assessment questions, but different graphics - making it very easy to REVIEW THE ASSESSMENT!

✅ These PowerPoints are also included in Google Slides.

✅ These PowerPoints include the same content, but different clip art images:

► The first PowerPoint includes clip art graphics intended for lower-level students, and ► The second PowerPoint includes mature clip art graphics intended for higher-level students. You have the option to choose the PowerPoint version that best suits your students - or MIX and MATCH slides!

✅ The PowerPoints cannot be edited due to copyright requirements made by contributing font and clip art artists.

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Other Context Clues resources you might be interested in:

• Context Clues BUNDLE
• Context Clues Test and PowerPoint
• Context Clues Task Card Packet
• Multiple-Choice Test and KEY
• Context Clues Practice Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
• Context Clues Text Message Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
• Context Clues Posters

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This 135-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The pre-reading handout, discussion questions, image analysis worksheets, vocabulary lists, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

The graphic novel is an aesthetically innovative genre in which meaning is created through the interplay of image and text. How do we read a novel in which two narrative channels — one verbal, the other visual — interact? And how do graphic novels challenge readers to expand the set of interpretive techniques that make up “close reading”? This unit will help students understand complex questions about literary and aesthetic form, the experience of social exclusion, and the troubling history of racial stereotypes in American popular media.

Here are some highlights from the 135-page curriculum:

• Author Biography: Open this unit by reading and discussing a 3-page biography of Gene Luen Yang. The biography introduces students to Yang's experience growing up as one of the only Asian-American students in predominantly white schools in California. As such, it introduces readers to many of the themes that will emerge in American Born Chinese: the painful experience of social exclusion, the threat of racial stereotypes, the healing power of literature, etc. (3 pages)

• Discussion Question Handouts (x9): Thirty pages of higher-order discussion questions guaranteed to inspire profoundly thoughtful class discussions! This unit features double-sided handouts with 8-10 questions for each of the book's 9 chapters. The discussion questions are the beating heart of these lesson plans. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence — leading to keen interpretive insights! Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster profound discussions! (20 pages)

• Discussion Question Answer Keys (x9): The answer keys to the discussion questions are informed by cutting-edge scholarship by literature professors who specialize in the graphic novel and Yang's American Born Chinese. Of course, there is rarely a single "correct" answer for any question; rather, the discussions questions are made up of higher-order questions designed to foster lively exchanges and interpretive debates among students. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence. (40 pages)

• Quick Writes: A "quick write" can be used at any time in a class to get students to pause and reflect on the text in writing. Introduce a quick write before you begin a discussion to allow students to collect their thoughts. Or roll one out toward the end of a discussion to let students capture and refine their best ideas. (9 pages)

• Image Analysis Worksheets (x5): These worksheets challenge students to analyze and compare more than a dozen visually complex panels from American Born Chinese. Students will reflect on how Gene Luen Yang builds meaning by through the use of aesthetic strategies such as visual parallels, verbal puns, inversions, symbolism, etc. Help students figure out what it means to "close read" a graphic novel. Worksheets are provided for chapters 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9. Answer keys included. (18 pages)

• Vocabulary Lists (x9): Lists of 8 vocabulary words for every chapter, complete with definitions and sample sentences with the words as they are used in American Born Chinese. A total of 72 words. (9 pages)

• Reading & Vocabulary Quizzes (x9): Daily quizzes with 6 questions on the reading homework plus another 4 questions on the vocabulary words. If you choose not to have your students study vocabulary, you can still use the portion of the quiz focused on reading comprehension. Grading these quizzes is simple and quick. They’re an easy way to log 9 grades into your gradebook. Answer keys included. (18 pages)

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Gene Luen Yang's complex graphic novel. Let students choose from one of three thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a similar topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (7 pages)

This resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials in PDFs, which are easy to navigate and quick to print!

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This bundle packages the 4 activities that I like to do right before Winter Break together at a discount! You'll get Question Trails for 2 O. Henry stories, including "A Chaparral Christmas Gift" and "The Gift of the Magi". You'll also get a station activity for Robert Frost's "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening", and an analysis activity for Billy Collins' "Snow Day". Please check out the details for each product below! Happy Holidays!

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A December Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with ten individual activities about key events in December or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:

• Rosa Parks, who was arrested on the 1st December 1955 for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus; the event gave birth to the U.S. Civil Rights Movement.
• The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base, Pearl Harbor, which took place on the 7th December 1941 and brought America into World War II.
• George Washington, the first American president who died at the age of sixty-seven on the 14th December 1799.
• The Boston Tea Party, which happened on the 16th December 1773 when the Sons of Liberty group destroyed a shipment of tea; this eventually led to the start of the American Revolutionary War.
• The first powered flight by the famous Wright Brothers, which took place on the 17th December 1903.
• Vincent van Gogh, the famous Dutch artist, who cut off his left year whilst in a rage on the 23rd December 1888.
• Santa Claus, who does his yearly present deliveries all around the world on the 24th December.
• The Charles Dickens' character, Ebenezer Scrooge, who was visited by three ghosts on the 24th December 1825.
• Isaac Newton, the famous English scientist, who was born on the 25th December 1642.
• The Battle of Trenton, which took place during the American Revolutionary War on the 25th December 1776.

The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in each of the ten activities:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity

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This resource bundle is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete each activity:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

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Hispanic Heritage and Latino/a Changemaker: Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ during Hispanic Heritage Month?

These resources are a great resource to the vibrant world of Latino/a Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Designed and differentiated for all students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Latino/a changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Sonia Sotomayor

- Frida Kahlo

- Dolores Huerta

- Roberto Clemente

- Ellen Ochoa

- César Chávez

- Lionel Messi

- Rigoberta Menchú

- Pelé

-Celia Cruz

...and many more to come!

Say goodbye to last-minute lesson planning stress with No Prep Sub Plans Bundle. Packed with engaging activities and ready-to-use lesson plans, this all-in-one bundle is meticulously designed to ease the burden of substitute teacher planning while keeping students engaged and motivated. You get 4 days of lessons that include both reading and writing. The Behavior Reward Tickets ensure a seamless teaching experience for substitute teachers.

How to use the Reward Tickets:

Don't have the time or patience to put together a sub binder? Don't worry! When I have to step out, all I leave on my desk is any work for my students and place this Sub Note sheet on top....it's everything my sub needs to see on one easy note sheet. Fun, tear-off reward tickets that students can redeem for a small prize when the teacher returns will have students fighting to behave in order to earn one of the five coveted tickets! This will be a game-changer in your classroom!

WHAT'S INCLUDED...

12 Printable Worksheets

Each set includes...

► Task 1: Read and Highlight a Figurative Language Passage

► Task 2: Write a Similar Figurative Language Passage Using a Checklist

► Task 3: Figurative Language Analysis Graphic Organizer

► Answer Keys

The Four Figurative Language Short Passage sets have 3 close reading and writing worksheets each - for a total of 12 high-quality worksheets! *Answer Keys Included! Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

• Sub Note Sheet with tear-off reward tickets for good behavior!

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Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group review game, then simply leave these sub plans whenever you are going to be out!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets in each set as part of a sub packet, but if you don't see them for a full block then assign only one page each day you're out (you'll get even more bang for your buck!) If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

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This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for Veronica Roth's best-selling dystopian novel, Divergent. Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the novel's themes, characters, and plot development. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will bring the novel to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword

This resource features an engaging, interactive, editable PowerPoint Presentation for introducing or reviewing Dystopian Fiction to your students! The PowerPoint Presentation runs through an entire lesson from warm-up to explanation, application, and summarizer. Also included are 2 pages of "guided notes" so that you may differentiate your lecture for all levels of students. Recently, a fun dystopia crossword puzzle has been added to help reinforce knowledge of the lesson. Since utopias and dystopias are intrinsically motivating for students, this lesson is always a fun one and gets students excited about the upcoming unit on Divergent.

⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Divergent. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on Divergent!

⭐ Tattoos of Divergent Character Symbolism Lesson Plan

This powerpoint explores the symbolism behind the character's tattoos. It is a fantastic opening mini-lesson to an activity in which students choose their own "symbolic" tattoos. My students LOVE this activity - just be prepared to share what symbolic tattoo you would get - they WILL ask!

⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment

This product contains an assignment for students to create their own acrostic poem for their favorite faction from Divergent. This is the perfect assignment to give after conducting a mock ceremony in your classroom.

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

This resource contains two separate assignments for creating a fear landscape so that you may differentiate among your figurative and literal thinkers. The first is more appropriate for students who can think symbolically (typically end of eighth grade and above) while the second is better suited for your literal thinkers (sixth-seventh grade). No matter which assignment you give, this is an engaging project that will urge students to consider their deepest fears and connect with Tris and her Dauntless friends in Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony

This product contains everything you need to conduct your very own true-to-the-book Choosing Ceremony for Divergent in your classroom! This is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year as I truly get insight into who they are and what they believe. The Choosing Ceremony will be an emotional challenge for some but very well-worth it!

⭐ Divergent Worksheet Bundle

This product includes a crossword puzzle, faction knowledge worksheets, a Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel, character review worksheet, and full answer keys.

⭐ Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you. This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel.

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

This project instructs students to create their own faction. They must create everything from faction name, symbol, jobs, and manifesto to a propaganda poster, initiation process and more! This comprehensive project takes students about 1 week to complete. Because it is such an incredibly engaging activity, it truly runs itself and is the perfect way to conclude your study of Divergent.

⭐ Divergent Unit Test

This comprehensive test includes 46 well-written questions: character matching, plot-level multiple choice, faction knowledge chart, vocabulary, and short answer along with full answer key.

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This Bundle is a great way to keep your student's focused and working towards a learning goal. They can also be used as a bulletin board display.

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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 |

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Paying Utility Bills - BUNDLE - Paper

This bundle includes two resources and has a total of:

• 12 different realistic utility bills
• 28 different Google Forms with 277 questions
• Google Forms are editable & self-grading

Bills Types Included:

• Electric
• Garbage/ Recycle
• Gas
• Oil
• Water/ Sewer

This resource was recently updated to include:

• 1 new unit!
• 3 new bills
• 18 new Google Forms
• 153 additional questions added

This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic utility bills, including those from an electric company, town water and more.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, 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 their 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.

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• Graphic Organizers
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• Introduction Power Point
• Vocabulary Quizzes
• Answer Keys

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Making Inferences - Inferring

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Short Inference Reading Passages and Questions

★ 96 pages

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Suitable for Middle School Students

★ Task Cards and Worksheets

★ Relatable Situations

★ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 32 Short Story Inference Task Cards (PDF version/ COLOR & BW)

★ 32 Short Story Inference Worksheets that contain the same passages on the Inference Task Cards. These worksheets also include three open-ended inference questions to help students engage in inferential thinking.

★ 32 ANSWER KEYS for ALL Worksheets.

★ Google Slide Link

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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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TASK CARDS (32)

✅ These Short Story Inference Task Cards allow students to make inferences based on the details in the short passages. After making inferences, students are then required to specify relevant evidence from the passages to support their inferences/ideas. Students will need to pay close attention to details to make valid inferences.

✅ You can use this set of 32 Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences. These Short Story Inference Task Cards include a short passage with the following two questions at the bottom of each passage:

1. What can you infer from this selection?

2. What clues helped you infer that?

SHORT STORY INFERENCE WORKSHEETS WITH QUESTIONS (Print and Digital)

✅ The Short Story Inference Worksheets include PDF and Google Slide versions. They contain the same story/passage that are in the Inference Task Cards followed by three inference-based questions. Students are required to support their inferences with relevant details/evidence.

✅ The inference questions are centered around characters’ feelings, traits, relationships, and situations. All these short stories are realistic and relevant!

✅ This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for Mini-Lessons, Whole Class Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Intervention Groups, Literacy Centers, Small Group Instruction, and Homework.

✅ These worksheets can be used as quick Formative Assessments!

ANSWER KEY INFERENCE WORKSHEETS WITH QUESTIONS (32)

✅ This packet includes suggested responses for each question. The answer keys provide a variety of possible inferences that can be made from the passages and e_vidence_ to support those specific inferences.

SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE SHORT STORY INFERENCE TASK CARDS

• Quiz or Test - You can distribute a copy of the Inference Task Cards (one or more task cards at a time), OR you can distribute one Short Story Inference Worksheet to each student to complete and count as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher, can then select the inference story number that students performed the lowest on or appeared to have difficulty making inferences with and use that to review or reteach the skill.

• Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same Inference Task Card story number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

• Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards (or Inference stories) on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to support inferential thinking. You can even use these Inference Short Stories to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Short Story Inference Task Cards during the Guided Practice portion of your lesson.

• Exit Slips - You can use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing one Inference Worksheet (Remember, there are 32 of them!) to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

• Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to make valid inferences, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answers and ideas.

• FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - Excellent for Formative Assessments! These quick and "to-the-point" Short Story Inference Worksheets can be used to see if students "got it." It can be done mid-lesson. You will be able to walk around the classroom and determine whether or not students have mastered the skill or understood the lesson just from a quick glance!

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INFERENCE LESSON PLANS

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INFERENCE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

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This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-

- Jackie Robinson

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All newsletters are biographical.

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INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
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Key Features:

1. Athlete Spotlights: Explore concise profiles of Black athletes across various sports – from gymnastics to baseball. Gain a quick but comprehensive overview of their influential works and impact on the athletic landscape.

Research Templates

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

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1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
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1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
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Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.

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I made these creative activities because I needed independent work that I could use in my classroom that I knew students would actually LIKE doing!

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This bundle includes four units.

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Filling Out Forms Unit 1 - Paper Based

• 12 background/ information reading prompts
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• 12 background/ information reading prompts
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• 12 background/ information reading prompts
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