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Taming of the Shrew Act 5 Quiz

By Educate and Create

5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions on Act 2 of the play Taming of the Shrew Complete with Answer Key

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Literary Analysis (Writing)

By Beth Hammett

An easy-to-follow, 14-page guide for understanding and writing literature analysis. Includes: Individual/Group activities Writing process approach Definitions Purpose Goal Options Terminologies for students to look up and define Steps for analyzing Critical thinking components Literary Prior Knowledge Handout Worksheet for Analyzing Literature Extra Resources (Video and more...) Interactive approach to understanding how to properly begin, write, and complete literary analysis essays. Be sure to build a class model!

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CLUBS DE LECTURE : ACTIVITÉS ET CARTES DE DISCUSSION

By French Made Fun!

Ce produit complet est conçu pour aider les enseignants à instaurer des clubs de lecture dans leur classe, tout en fournissant des activités engageantes pour permettre aux élèves de discuter et de mieux comprendre les textes qu'ils lisent.

Ce que contient ce produit :

  • Fiches de travail et organisateurs graphiques pour guider les élèves dans l'analyse des personnages, du vocabulaire, des thèmes, et des intrigues de leurs livres.
  • Cartes de discussion imprimables avec des questions variées pour favoriser des échanges riches et des réflexions profondes pendant les réunions de clubs de lecture.
  • Conseils pratiques pour les enseignants sur la manière d'implanter un club de lecture dans la classe, ainsi que des idées pour organiser les discussions en petits groupes.
  • Une activité unique pour permettre aux élèves de tester différents livres dans la classe, évaluer leurs intérêts, et noter leurs préférences, afin d'aider l'enseignant à former des groupes de lecture basés sur leurs niveaux, intérêts et besoins.

Ce produit est parfait pour encourager vos élèves à lire de manière critique et à collaborer dans un environnement stimulant et structuré, tout en vous offrant des outils clés en main pour une mise en place facile et efficace.

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  • Écriture: La structure et la fluidité
  • Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
  • Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
  • Lecture: Solutionner les mots
  • Lecture: La visualisation
  • Lecture: Faire des liens
  • Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
  • Lecture: Faire des prédictions
  • Lecture: Faire des inférences
  • Lecture: Informations clés
  • Lecture: Stratégies de réparation

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Kiribati: Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Embark on a poignant journey with "Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts," a heart-rending tale of resilience in the face of nature's relentless force. This narrative follows Ana and Lani, two young girls from the imperiled island of Kiribati, as they grapple with the reality of their sinking homeland. With the rising tides threatening to erase their ancestral roots, the community faces a heart-wrenching decision. Through the bonds of friendship and the echoes of ancestral wisdom, our young heroines navigate the emotional tides of leaving their beloved island. This story not only reflects the global issue of climate change but also illuminates the enduring spirit of a culture on the brink of displacement. Witness how love, memory, and the power of storytelling become the vessel for preserving a disappearing world, inspiring young readers to understand and embrace the challenges of change.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design stories:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

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Bilingual Story Spanish- English

By ARIANA PEREZ

3 Little Pigs with a twist- Part of my first story of my Bilingual Series

Tales with a twist is designed to give students a familiar feel, but with surprising elements throughout the story.

Print out the stories in either English, or Spanish or both!!!

It is not direct translation rather I focused in translating the stories in a way they feel right and are authentic.

More stories coming soon!

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Characterization and STEAL Character Analysis Response / Jamboard Templates

By KJ Inspired Resources

Being able to analyze and understand characters is very important skill students need in order to understand a story at a deep level. With these Characterization and STEAL character analysis reading response templates for Google Jamboard™, your students will interactively analyze characters by collecting evidence of speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks.

What's Included:

  • 5 templates ( 1 template for each element: speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks

Directions:

  • It is time to take a closer look at a character.
  • Click on the Google Slide to access a forced copy of the templates in Jamboard.
  • Students go back into the text to identify & explain aspects of the character.
  • Students find at least 3 textual example for each element of characterization (S.T.E.A.L.).

Uses:

  • individual activity
  • small collaborative groups
  • whole class where students can each contribute to a part of the activity, or as a guided lesson on character analysis
  • distance learning
  • assigned as a paper-pencil assignment
  • short stories
  • novel studies
  • book clubs
  • litereacy centers
  • AVID

What is Google Jamboard:

Google Jamboard is a digital interactive and collaborative whiteboard. It is a FREE online and app version.

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Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards

By Teach Savvy Store

Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.

Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice,

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DIRECTIONS:

  • Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the article on solar eclipses. Allow students to read, take notes in the margin, and summarize the article by answering the essential question at the top.

  • Go to the last slide to add your own discussion prompts.

  • Click "File" then "Download" and then "PDF" to download the prompts as a PDF document.

  • Print, cut, and laminate a set of cards for each of your groups of 4-5 students.

  • Print, cut, and laminate talking chips.

  • Put students into groups of 4-5.

  • Decide how many talking chips each student gets (this encourages participation during the dialogue and teaches students how to use social cues when deciding when to share, instead of raising a hand).

  • One student draws a card from the top. That student asks the question and dialogue begins in the group. Students should have the short story handy so they can use evidence in their responses.

  • When dialogue dies down, students continue taking turns drawing a card, asking questions. and having discussions.

  • Students should discard the questions already asked so they don't repeat any.

WHAT's INCLUDED:

  • Google Doc with a solar eclipse article
  • Google slide with printable talking chips
  • 20 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
  • Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

Solar Eclipse Roll a Story

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The Lottery Socratic Seminar (Shirley Jackson)

By Language Arts Excellence

Socratic Seminar Materials for Shirley Jackson's The Lottery

A Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call them with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. 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, this student-tested resource was created to include everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding The Lottery by Shirley Jackson... with very little preparation required on your end.

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• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom

• Engaging Introductory Activity for Conversation Building

• 5 Discussion Questions for each “Fishbowl” conversation

• “Fishbowl” Preparation Sheet

• Conversation Builder Prompts

• Observation Sheet

• Rubric

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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on The Lottery by Language Arts Excellence:

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⭐ The Lottery ESCAPE ROOM

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Building A Dream: Mary Bethune's School by Richard Kelso Comprehension Packet

By Sarah Anderson

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "Building A Dream: Mary Bethune's School" by Richard Kelso. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: N/A

Guided Reading Level: N/A

AR Level: 4.6

AR Quiz Number: 12508

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Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables

By Ciandra Salhab

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These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs.

*Available in two colors brights and primary colors

This Resource is Great For:

✨Socratic Seminar

✨Philosophical Chairs

✨Classroom Discussion

✨Literature Circles

✨Promoting Critical Thinking

✨Building Classroom Community

✨Student Centered Results

How to Use:

*Print cut in half

*Laminate

*Cut out and Hole punch

*Can be used as bookmarks!

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ELAR/RLA Reading Response Sketch Notes | Reading Activity for Multiple Genres

By Amanda Robinson

Are you looking for a new way to keep your readers engaged?!

This Sketch Notes Reading Response activity works for any genre, covers multiple skills, and can be used whole class OR in stations, and has been a life-saver in my middle school classroom!


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  • Compatible with any genre
  • Two formats for maximum student choice & engagement
  • RLA Skills Covered: text evidence, making connections, inferencing, symbolism, theme

Suggested Uses:

  • During Class Read-Alouds (class novels or First Chapter Fridays)
  • Independent Reading Activity
  • Literature Circles
  • Reading Station Activity
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Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Quiz

By Educate and Create

5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions on Act 1 of the play Taming of the Shrew. Complete with Answer Key

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Mood vs. Tone

By Beth Hammett

An easy to understand presentation to help students with mood and tone. Includes: Definitions Quotes Examples Group/Individual Activities with word banks Whole class reviews (Poetry and Prose) Great for literature classes and writing reviews! Meets CCSS.

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"The Unbreakable Bond" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8

By Mark Holmes

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Unbreakable Bond" is a captivating short story that explores the power of friendship, resilience, and the challenges of competition. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story, and a variety of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills while fostering a deeper understanding of the text.

Key features of this literature guide:

  • A The full text of "The Unbreakable Bond" short story (1500 words)
  • 10 engaging assignments and projects covering Language Arts, Health and Career, and Relationships
  • A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to expand students' word knowledge
  • Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 5-8

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

  • Character analysis and development
  • Theme exploration and essay writing
  • Alternate endings and point-of-view exercises
  • Stress management and collaboration skills
  • Conflict resolution and friendship reflections

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the importance of friendship, perseverance, and teamwork. "The Unbreakable Bond" is a relatable and inspiring story that will capture your students' imagination and spark meaningful discussions in your classroom.

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Halloween Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards-The Landlady by Roald Dahl

By Teach Savvy Store

Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for The Landlady by Roald Dahl! This activity is sure to get your middle school students in the Halloween spirit. This resource can be used during the Halloween season, but can also be used at any other time during the year! Students will read the provided story, The Landlady through the Google doc, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card.

Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice,

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DIRECTIONS:

  • Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the story, The Landlady on the second slide.

  • Go to the last slide to add your own discussion prompts.

  • Click "File" then "Download" and then "PDF" to download the prompts as a PDF document.

  • Print, cut, and laminate a set of cards for each of your groups of 4-5 students.

  • Print, cut, and laminate talking chips.

  • Put students into groups of 4-5.

  • Decide how many talking chips each student gets (this encourages participation during the dialogue and teaches students how to use social cues when deciding when to share, instead of raising a hand).

  • One student draws a card from the top. That student asks the question and dialogue begins in the group. Students should have the short story handy so they can use evidence in their responses.

  • When dialogue dies down, students continue taking turns drawing a card, asking questions. and having discussions.

  • Students should discard the questions already asked so they don't repeat any.

WHAT's INCLUDED:

  • Google Doc with the story, "The Landlady"
  • Google slide with printable talking chips
  • 24 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
  • Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

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Literature Circle Task Cards

By Language Arts Excellence

This set of 32 unique task cards contain engaging thought-provoking questions meant to prompt lively discussion for literature circles or books clubs in your middle or high school ELA classroom. Questions are mainly reader-response and are fully aligned to the Common Core. They can be used at any point during the reading of a novel or short story and are great as both full-class lesson plans or for time-fillers at the end of class. I also like to use these cards as bell-ringer activities to check in on my students' thoughts and understanding of the novel as we go. These are the perfect task cards to add to your teacher's toolbox and use all year long! __________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources that can be adapted for any novel by Language Arts Excellence: Differentiated Essay Prompt Task Cards Novel Soundtrack Assignment Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials Adaptable for ANY Topic Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities Book Recommendation Form Differentiated Essay Prompts for use with ANY Novel Active Reading Strategy Task Cards

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Extra Activities For Reading

By Sarah Anderson

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. After they completed a book they choose from the list of extra activities.

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FREEBIE: No-Prep Teacher Book Talk Guide for "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds

By Amanda Robinson

Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my brand new series of no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers--starting with this Freebie for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.

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  • Teacher Tips and Tricks for successful book talks, including suggested links for book trailers*

  • Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

  • At least one student book talk response activity

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Taming of the Shrew Act 1 Quiz

By Educate and Create

5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions on Act 1 of the play Taming of the Shrew. Complete with Answer Key

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Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)

By Beth Hammett

For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout How and Why to Improve Student's author's style Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.

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