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Do you want to make learning about Christmas around the world engaging? Do you want to support diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this engaging Christmas Around the World Activity a Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 10+ countries worldwide. This research activity is perfect for the days before winter break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Christmas around the world with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

✔ Regions/countries included: South and Central America, Ethiopia (and other African countries), Iceland, Germany, Sweden, South Korea, and more!

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Japanese Honeysuckle

Kudzu

Norway Maple

Purple Loosestrife

Water Hyacinth

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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This resource contains five non-fiction text about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

Georgia Aster

Golden Barrel Cactus

Green Pitcher Plant

Rafflesia

Venus Fly Trap

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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An informational writing unit and close reading activities that focuses on what the industrial revolution was, and then looks at some of the child labor issues that arose during those times. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
• A template for students to write up their neat informational text
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz about the text
• An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
• Emergency sub plans

The close reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• U.S. History Resources

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An informational writing unit and close reading activities about World War 2 that looks into the Holocaust, where six million Jewish people were murdered. The bundle focuses on key facts about the Holocaust, from the rise of Nazi Germany to the eventual liberation of the camps in 1945. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
• A template for students to write up their neat informational text
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz about the text
• An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
• Emergency sub plans

The close reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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For a digital version of this bundle that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Holocaust Writing & Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade.

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• World War 2 Resources
• Other Resources about the Holocaust

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An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the First World War, the global war that took place between 1914 and 1918. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.

Included in the Informational Writing Unit:

• Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• A prompt sheet for students to write their introduction
• A template for students to write up their neat informational text
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning

Included in the Close Reading Activity:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the topic
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten varied questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz about the text
• An answer page for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword & wordsearch to consolidate learning
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
• Emergency sub plans

The close reading activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document. It also contains a multiple choice quiz, a crossword activity and a wordsearch puzzle to consolidate learning.

The Informational Writing Unit is split into three lessons. The first lesson is interactive and involves them cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the children need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the final lesson your class will need to use the format provided to write an introduction for the text before checking their draft paragraphs for mistakes and writing up their work into a neat copy on the template provided.

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For a digital version of this bundle that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the World War I Informational Text Writing & Close Read Bundle | Digital & Print.

Other similar or relevant resources:

• Distance Learning Resources
• U.S. History Resources

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Japanese Honeysuckle

Kudzu

Norway Maple

Purple Loosestrife

Water Hyacinth

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Color

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

Georgia Aster

Golden Barrel Cactus

Green Pitcher Plant

Rafflesia

Venus Fly Trap

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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This middle school science resource contains five non-fiction about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

African Elephant

California Condor

Polar Bear

Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Sea Turtle

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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Introducing how to incorporate quotes as a main idea and/or supporting detail has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how to use quotes as supporting evidence in an essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The entire process of incorporating thorough and concise quotes as a supporting detail in writing is modeled throughout the lesson. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of anchor paragraphs using quotes as supporting evidence are included on the worksheets, so students can identify the types of quotes being used.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Quotes as Supporting Details has:

Lesson Plan includes:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan

• Instructional Focus

• Instructional Procedures

• Objectives/Goals

• Direct Instruction

• Guided Practice

• Enrichment

• Differentiation

• I Can Statement

• Essential Question

• ESE Strategies

• ELL Strategies

Worksheets include:

• Explanations of the quotes and transition / explanation

• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

• Sample paragraphs for students to identify quotes and transition / explanation

Slide Show includes:

• Introduction slides with explanations of quotes and transition / explanation

• Guided note-taking sections

• Sample paragraphs designed for student interaction for students to identify the quotes and transition / explanation

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Supporting Details in Writing Unit include:

• Examples in Supporting Details
• Quotes in Supporting Details
• Statistics in Supporting Details

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Introducing how to incorporate examples as a main idea and/or supporting detail has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how to use literary examples, historical examples, entertainment examples, and personal examples as supporting evidence in an essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The entire process of incorporating thorough and concise examples as supporting details in writing is modeled throughout the lesson. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of anchor paragraphs using examples as supporting evidence are included on the worksheets, so students can identify the types of examples being used.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Examples as Supporting Details has:

Lesson Plan includes:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan

• Instructional Focus

• Instructional Procedures

• Objectives/Goals

• Direct Instruction

• Guided Practice

• Enrichment

• Differentiation

• I Can Statement

• Essential Question

• ESE Strategies

• ELL Strategies

Worksheets include:

• Explanations of the 4 types of examples (personal, entertainment, historical, literary)

• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

• Sample paragraphs for students to identify examples and type of example used

Slide Show Presentation includes:

• Introduction slides with explanations of the 4 types of examples (personal, entertainment, historical, literary)

• Guided note-taking sections

• Sample paragraphs designed for student interaction for students to identify the type of example used

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School using Supporting Details in Writing Unit include:

• Examples as Supporting Details
• Quotes as Supporting Details
• Statistics as Supporting Details

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Introducing how to incorporate statistics as a main idea and/or supporting detail has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how to use percentages, proportions, and fractions as supporting evidence in an essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The entire process of incorporating thorough and concise statistics as supporting details in writing is modeled throughout the lesson. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of anchor paragraphs using statistics as supporting evidence are included on the worksheets, so students can identify the types of statistics being used.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Statistics as Supporting Details has:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan

• Instructional Focus

• Instructional Procedures

• Objectives/Goals

• Direct Instruction

• Guided Practice

• Enrichment

• Differentiation

• I Can Statement

• Essential Question

• ESE Strategies

• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations of the 3 types of statistics (fractions, percentages, proportions)

• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

• Sample paragraphs for students to identify statistics and type of statistic used

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of the 3 types of statistics (fractions, percentages, proportions)

• Guided note-taking sections

• Sample paragraphs designed for student interaction for students to identify the type of statistic used

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Supporting Details in Writing Unit include:

• Examples in Supporting Details
• Quotes in Supporting Details
• Statistics in Supporting Details

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

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• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

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This bundle is a comprehensive reading comprehension resource designed to reinforce key concepts about cellular respiration and photosynthesis for students in grades 5 through 8.

Cellular Respiration Passage covers essential topics such as:

- What is cellular respiration?

- Where does cellular respiration occur?

- The role of glucose and oxygen

- The overall chemical reaction

- The three stages of cellular respiration

- Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration

- How cellular respiration and photosynthesis are connected

Photosynthesis Passage covers important concepts including:

- What is photosynthesis?

- How does photosynthesis work?

- The two stages of photosynthesis

- The photosynthesis equation

- Factors that affect photosynthesis

- Why photosynthesis is important

This set also includes;

- Multiple-choice questions to assess basic understanding

- Short-answer questions to encourage deeper thinking

- Critical thinking questions to foster analysis and application of knowledge

-Venn diagram graphic organizers to compare and contrast glycolysis vs. the citric acid cycle, as well as cellular respiration vs. photosynthesis

-Answer keys for easy grading and feedback

This resource is perfect for building reading comprehension, enhancing science knowledge, and encouraging classroom discussions on the importance of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. It is ideal for both in-class activities and homework assignments, making it a versatile tool for educators.

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Students will learn many beaver facts; including how beavers build their lodges and dams. by reading an article, viewing photos, and watching a video. Then they will complete a build a dam STEM challenge!

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Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.

What's Included:

• 27 slide lesson that covers the features of texts
• (2) Student Practice Activities with short informational texts attached to graphs for student practice during and after the lesson.
• Instructions for an engaging student project writing their own informational texts and making a chart to support their writing.
• Examples galore to help students understand graphic features of text, and how to complete the independent project.

All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.

Sample Questions from Student Practice:

• What purpose does the graph serve to support the ideas presented in the text?
• What does the included graph help the reader understand about renewable energy?
• How might the time young people spend online relate to their mental health? Use the data in the charts or text evidence to support your answer.
• Choose one of the graphs for this question: how does the inclusion of this graph help to strengthen the author’s claim? Include the claim, graph title and text evidence in your response.

Allow students to take control of their learning by creating text-dependent questions based off of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy! This activity requires students to develop and apply higher-order thinking skills by coming up with their own questions while also coming up with an answer key using the R.A.C.E writing strategy.

This Activity Pack Includes:

• Black & White Printable Version - Handouts and Activities
• Color Digital Version - Handouts and Activities
• Teacher Presentation

The Digital and Print Options Each Include:

• Handout explaining what Bloom's Taxonomy is
• Question starters/examples
• Assigned-level activity pages (R.A.C.E setup)
• Choose-your-level activity pages (one per page AND two per page options)

Teacher Presentation Reviews:

• Bloom's Taxonomy basic overview
• Each level explained

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What is it?

Micro texts are made with the intention of getting to the skill or the practice students need FASTER. Each text is less than 400 words. All of the 16 questions is aligned to finding the "bullseye" and helping students think critically about the answer choices and how they can apply critical thinking to get the right answer every time. It also encourages students to read each question and not choose an answer that "feels right".

What's included?

• Google Slides (56 slides)

• PowerPoint (56 slides)

• PDF (26 pages)

• Editable Word file

• Four total passage

• Two micro argumentative texts

• Two micro informational passages

• 16 questions

• Teaching Slides

• Bullseye for students to practice the strategy

• A simple answer key is included as well as a detailed rationale page.

Who's it for?

- Middle and high school

- Teachers who want to teach test strategies before exams

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This renewable and nonrenewable resource helps students with concepts presented in 4-PS3 Energy and MS-PS3 Energy NGSS. This is a set of 12 colorful posters with real life examples of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. They are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. There are definitions of the following along with the pictures:

Renewable Energy

Nonrenewable Energy

Wind Energy

Biomass

Solar Energy

Geothermal Energy

Hydropower

Oil

Coal

Natural Gas

Nuclear Power

These could also make a good close read for your students.

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A book with six close reading activities that look at key events and figures from the American Civil War. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the war whilst developing their comprehension skills.

This bundle contains the following activities:

• Outbreak of American Civil War

• American Civil War – A Brief Overview

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Battle of Gettysburg

• End of American Civil War & Lincoln Assassination

• Abraham Lincoln

Included in each PDF printable resource:

• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with eight questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• Each with a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

For digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets, phones or computers check out the American Civil War Close Reading Bundle | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Time allowance to complete:

5 minutes - read through the text individually.

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

15 minutes - Teacher and students go through the text and answers.

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15 famous plagiarism cases and students get to "be the judge"! Fact based handouts with real life cases and research component to build critical thinking, plagiarism, and research skills. includes: 15 Famous People: MLK, Jr. Barack Obama Joe Biden Ray Parker Michael Bolton John Fogerty George Harrison T.S. Eliot Melania Trump Vanilla Ice J.K. Rowling Robin Thicke Jane Goodall Johnny Cash Helen Keller Handouts include: 15 black and white famous people images (optional: color these) Backgrounds of person Plagiarism charges Debates over charges Research component Verdicts of cases Guilty or Innocent boxes Guilty or Innocent evidence t-charts 3 Narrative and Rhetorical Discussion/Writing Prompts on each handout = 45 prompts (each with a "You be the judge..." prompt) Note: Does NOT include copies of lyrics, novels, or speeches due to copyright infringement laws. These are used to enhance students' research skills. Fun, engaging, and educational way to learn about plagiarism and explore real life connections to the topic while using research skills. Excellent for introduction to plagiarism, follow-up to unit, assessment of skills, character building, homeschool, AP/Pre-AP, dual credit, adult learners, ELL/ESL upper level learners, flipped classes, literature centers, building research skills, and real life connections to writing. Provides basic history of famous people. Use with: Having Fun with Plagiarism at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Having-Fun-with-Plagiarism-155008 Plagiarism Quiz at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Plagiarism-Quiz-167314 Follow Educator Helper Blogspot for weekly free products and tips at: http://bethhammett.blogspot.com/