Less than $5 7th Grade Reading Lesson (by rating)
By BigDogCards-SLP
Are you looking for an introduction lesson for teaching main idea? Are your students struggling with main idea and supporting details or just Listening skills in general? The secret to getting the main idea is to teach the student to identify the topic, and then teach the student to identify what the purpose of the narrative was (Entertain/ Inform/ Persuade/ Instruct).
This is A 36 card/slide Lesson with 36 multiple choice prompts and 36 open-ended prompts which allow you to determine if the student can grasp the main idea. Narratives get progressively more complex as the student moves through the cards. A 4 page PDF assessment in included.
The cards work well with any students grades 6-10 or best when used with students who have mild cognitive delays yet basic language skills. An independent lesson will take about 30 minutes however if you are using it as a teaching tool during instruction the lesson can easily fill 60 minutes with breaks in between for group discussion.
Elements of Sci-Fi Lesson Plan - Genre Introduction Grades 6-8 Lesson, Slides
By TooBookedUp
Looking to transport your students to other worlds while teaching core literary elements? This Science Fiction Elements Lesson Plan is out of this world! Packed with engaging guided notes, multimedia activities, and text-based analysis, this resource is perfect for teaching the key components of science fiction.
Whether you're exploring futuristic technology, time travel, or alien encounters, this lesson will help your students boldly go where they've never gone before in their understanding of science fiction.
What's Inside?
✅ Detailed Slides breaking down the elements of science fiction:
- Futuristic Technology
- Space Exploration
- Time Travel
- Alien Life
- Parallel Universes
✅ Guided Notes to help students follow along and actively participate in the lesson.
✅ Multimedia Analysis: Includes practice with the Avengers: Endgame trailer to identify sci-fi elements in a fun and interactive way.
✅ Text-Based Practice: Excerpts from A Wrinkle in Time, Ender's Game, The Last Human, and The Wild Robot for in-depth analysis.
Suggested Uses:
Introduction to Science Fiction: Kick off your sci-fi unit with an engaging overview of the genre.
Genre Review: Perfect for reinforcing science fiction concepts and elements.
Cross-Subject Application: Use the multimedia elements to blend ELA with film analysis.
Benefits:
- Student Engagement: Combines multimedia, guided notes, and engaging excerpts to keep students focused and excited.
- Critical Thinking: Challenges students to think deeply about the core elements of science fiction and how they influence stories.
- Versatility: Can be used in ELA classes or as a cross-curricular lesson to explore both literature and film.
- Easy to Implement: Ready-to-use slides, notes, and assessments save you time and prep work.
Prepare your students for intergalactic learning adventures with this comprehensive science fiction lesson plan that will have them mastering literary elements faster than light speed!
Ultimate Inferencing for Middle & High School - Lesson & Activities
By Blooming Through High School
Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.
Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.
Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.
Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.
Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.
Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!
Figurative Language and Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
Help student writers conquer figurative language terminologies and usages. Includes: Definitions Color Coded Examples Visuals Writing activities Peer Workshopping activities Figurative Language Strategies: Poetry terminologies: Similes, Metaphors, Adjectives, Adverbs, Onomatopoeia Five Senses: Hear, See, Smell, Taste, Touch Appositive phrases Stretching sentences with -ing words. Large download at 17 slides...can be used in pieces. Mind Mapping Handout Figurative Language Checklist handout Use with individual students, small groups, or whole class.Use for introduction, mastery, or assessment. Meets CCSS guidelines.
MINI-LEÇON/ATELIER DE LECTURE : ACTIVER CONNAISSANCES ANTÉRIEURES/PRÉALABLES
By French Made Fun!
Vos élèves exploreront la stratégie d'activer leurs connaissances préalables (schéma) et apprendront à intégrer cette stratégie dans leur lecture. Ce document couvre 6 leçons complètes d'atelier de lecture, des affiches, des activités et des organisateurs graphiques pour continuer cette stratégie.
⁕⁕ Please see the preview for a full view of this document, with details in English. These descriptions and this product are entirely in French. ⁕⁕
Dans cette ressource, vous découvrirez 38 diapositives de contenu adaptées à vos grands élèves. Pas de polices mignonnes ou ridicules. Pas de cliparts enfantins. Pas de mots croisés ou d'activités de remplissage. Je vais droit au but et vous donne tout ce dont vous avez réellement besoin pour progresser.
- 7 organisateurs graphiques pratiques (à utiliser avec ces leçons ou séparément)
- 3 tableaux d'ancrage (à imprimer ou à utiliser comme affiches numériques pour les activités)
- 8 textes modèles (Pas besoin de chercher des lectures partagées dans votre bibliothèque. Ils sont tous ici ! Beaucoup sont accompagnés de questions de compréhension ou d'activités sur fiches. Ce document signifie que vous n'avez besoin d'aucun autre texte.)
- 6 mini-leçons (Je vais même jusqu'à écrire vos paroles et vous fournir tous les exemples, questions de guidage, et prompts pour vous garder sur la bonne voie !)
Voici les stratégies que je couvre dans cette ressource de 38 pages :
- Se servir de connaissances préalables (Les élèves découvriront comment connecter leurs lectures à ce qu'ils savent déjà grâce à des pratiques modelées et partagées, des affiches et des organisateurs graphiques pour organiser leurs pensées.)
- Comment activer mes connaissances (Les élèves découvriront comment connecter des expériences émotionnelles pour empathiser, sympathiser et comprendre les textes grâce à des pratiques modelées et partagées, des affiches et des organisateurs graphiques pour organiser leurs pensées.)
- Activer nos connaissances antérieures (Les élèves découvriront comment utiliser les indices du texte, tels que les titres, sous-titres et images pour se connecter avant de commencer leur lecture grâce à des pratiques modelées et partagées, des affiches et des organisateurs graphiques pour organiser leurs pensées.)
- La tempête d'idées (Les élèves apprendront la stratégie d'utiliser un réseau de brainstorming pour puiser dans leurs connaissances préalables avec l'aide d'une affiche et d'un script.)
- La tempête d'idées à pied (Les élèves travailleront en groupes dans cette activité kinesthésique en rond pour construire des connaissances préalables grâce à la discussion et à la collaboration.)
- La stratégie P-P-P (Les élèves travailleront en petits et grands groupes pour penser, pairer, partager et co-créer le sens et la compréhension d'un concept avant de se plonger dans une lecture, et après.)
Planifier des mini-leçons efficaces nécessite beaucoup de temps et d'efforts pour créer des affiches, des textes modèles, des exemples, rédiger vos petites lectures partagées sur des post-it et planifier des activités de différenciation. Cette ressource couvrira tout cela pour vous pendant deux semaines. Alors détendez-vous et profitez de la conduite d'une mini-leçon tout en regardant vos élèves adorer le cours de français
Vous en voulez plus ? Voici quelques ressources de mini-leçons en FRANÇAIS à découvrir :
- Écriture: Générer les idées
- Écriture: Endurance et motivation
- 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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By YourTeachingDoc
This is a pre-teaching activity where the students translate Archaic Language into common language. The document has "hidden" answers. Highlight the "common language" section and make the text black to see the answers. It is in printable format.
Note: This is a part of the "Of Plymouth Plantation" bundle complete with a vocabulary activity, assessment (with answer key) and Kahoots review game. Please visit my store for the entire unit and don't forget to leave me feedback! I welcome your thoughts :-)
By The Academic Architect
Use this Reading Response Assignment and Battle Royale style activity to teach about Bushcraft and Primitive Survival Techniques while reinforcing simple geographical knowledge about world geography and the basic biomes of the world. Any fan of fortnite or other battle royale style video games will love this assignment! But even the students who don't play fortnite will enjoy making their battle royale survival plan.
I normally use this assignment during my Ancient History unit on early humans as a way to help students understand the hardship of surviving without modern technology. I've also used it directly after my unit on the Fall of Rome when we discuss the collapse of civilization before diving into Feudalism in Europe.
Really this assignment is a plug and play that you can use in many different class periods. Thinking tactically about survival never goes out of style, and students are always engaged during this assignment. I've also used it as a last minute sub plan and have never gotten a bad note!
ELA Halloween Lesson: Summary vs. Reflection Using a Short Story
By KJ Inspired Resources
ELA or AVID students will love this interactive Halloween lesson on summary vs. reflection using a short story: The Forgotten Room. This resource can be done digitally or through a printed handout and helps students distinguish between summarizing key ideas and providing personal reflections, enhancing critical thinking and writing skills. Perfect for grades 6-9, this ready-to-use activity supports reading comprehension and literary analysis.
What's Included:
1. Google Slides
- Lesson Content: Slides that introduce and explain the differences between a summary and a reflection, with clear definitions.
- Definitions: Side-by-side comparison definitions of summaries and reflections to help students differentiate between the two.
- Interactive Elements: Opportunities for guided practice, where students can engage in summarizing and reflecting on the text The Forgotten Room.
2. Anchor Text: The Forgotten Room
- Story Passage: Short Story: The Forgotten Room is used for the lesson. Students will engage with this text by writing summaries and reflections digitally or through the provided handout.
3. Lesson Plan
- Lesson Breakdown: Instructions for teachers on how to present the lesson and facilitate activities and standards this lesson covers.
- Teaching Tips: Guidance on how to help students understand the distinction between summarizing and reflecting.
- Suggested Questions: Sample prompts and questions to foster student engagement and critical thinking about the story.
4. Student Worksheet
- Story Passage & Questions: a Google Doc which is a printable handout for students to follow along with the digital story and respond on their own paper.
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Figurative Language Short Passage | Set 3 | Close Reading | ELA Writing Activity
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 226-word passage filled with 17 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! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses 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.
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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 game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. 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.
Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!
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- 3 Printable Worksheets
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The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Pets Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Pets comprehension questions product is useful for students that read the book. The questions are placed in order with the book. Students can answer these questions as the book is read or after they have finished reading the book or listening to the book. While reading this book and answering these questions, students will learn about making promises, being responsible, generosity, how animals can get into mischief, taking care of animals and the responsibility that comes with that, taking care of animals that are injured, and students will answer questions about what kind of pet they would want and why and what they would train their pets to do. Sequencing events is also reviewed in this product. Students can answer these short answer questions, true/false questions, sequencing questions, and multiple choice questions as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and examples of the words used in sentences are presented. Students have the opportunity to use those words in sentences as well.
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Historic Disasters Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
Enhance your students' reading comprehension skills with this engaging resource featuring five significant historic disasters. Each passage is designed for 5th to 9th-grade students and includes questions that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework assignments!
What's Included:
- Five Reading Comprehension Passages:
- The Great Chicago Fire (1871)
- The Titanic Disaster (1912)
- The Hindenburg Disaster (1937)
- The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
- Hurricane Katrina (2005)
- Five Sets of Questions:
- Comprehension questions for each passage, focusing on key details, cause and effect, and historical significance.
Lesson Plan on 'The Great Gatsby'
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
While The Great Gatsby provides an in-depth portrayal of American culture during the Roaring Twenties, its storyline mirrors one told many times before, potentially as old as the country itself: a man rises from destitution to wealth, only to find that his fortune does not afford him the privileges enjoyed by those born into their elite status.
The central character is Jay Gatsby, a wealthy New Yorker whose occupation is vague. Gatsby is primarily known for the lavish parties he throws each weekend at his opulent Gothic mansion in West Egg. He is thought to be linked to illegal bootlegging and several criminal activities. The storyteller, Nick Carraway, resides next to Gatsby in West Egg.
This lesson plan for The Great Gatsby is designed to last approximately 90 minutes. The student activities vary and are presented in a separate worksheet. In the end, the answer key for the assignments is given separately at the end of the lesson plan.
The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist LESSON
By Ms. J's ELA
This resource should accompany the short story The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist. The page numbers listed in this resource align with the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. This resource includes 4 pages of both color and b/w worksheets which include a pre-reading journal question, tiered reading questions, vocabulary, and a focus on supporting analysis with textual evidence. A 10 page presentation accompanies the worksheets and includes an answer key.
This is a sensitive story. One of the tiered reading questions addresses coping strategies in times of grief. This question needs to be approached in an open, honest, non-judgmental way. If this is not the way you operate, skip this resource.
First Day of School Book Talk ELA Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!
This product features an engaging back to school Book Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about literature and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective on reading. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward reading while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the Book Talk worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.
Product includes:
- Comprehensive Lesson Plan
- "Book Talk" Worksheet
- 6 Corresponding "Book Quote" signs to hang up around your room
- Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive - newly added!
- Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource
Though this resource is ideal for the first day of school, it can really be used all year long without modification.
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By Amanda G
One outline is for novels, the other for picture books. Areas covered between the two include: * Summary * Characters * Favourite Part * Connections * Problem/Solution (picture book) Two marks from one assignment! Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!
Types of Conflict Story Element | Mini Lesson, Interactive Notebook, Worksheets
By Aimee in Elementary
Conflict Analysis Made Simple! This resource includes a mini lesson, interactive notebook, and conflict analysis worksheets to explore the story element conflict, making it perfect for any unit or novel study.
The resource includes:
- Mini Lesson (Google Slides): An engaging presentation introducing the concept of conflict and its various types, helping students grasp how conflicts drive a story's plot.
- Interactive Notebook Foldable: A hands-on activity that reinforces students' understanding of different conflict types.
- Conflict Analysis Worksheets (5 Choices): Graphic organizers that guide students in applying their knowledge to analyze conflicts in stories, suitable for independent reading or class novel studies.
This resource is ideal for deepening students' understanding of how conflicts shape character development and story progression!
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Setting- How Setting Impacts Plot and Characters- PowerPoint and Activities
By Kile's Classroom
PowerPoint and student activities to identify the impact of thesetting on theplot and characters.
This is a fun and interactive lesson to help students understand the impact the setting of a story has on the plot and characters in a story.
No Prep Activities:
13-page PowerPoint lesson
1 student page to use with the PowerPoint.
1 student page to reinforce the lesson with any story.
Lesson instructions are included in the PowerPoint notes below each slide.
Update: I taught this lesson during a formal evaluation and received amazing feedback. My ratings were as high as they could be in all 5 areas! I was highly complimented for the creativity of this lesson and student engagement!
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Great Americans Series of Biographies Fun History - Oprah Winfrey
By Iconic History
As time moves on, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The questions worksheet ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what the quote means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.
I Spy Favorite Singers - Free Product, Proofreading Rules
By Caramel Bear Classroom
Product Description
“I Spy” proofreading and editing is a fun resource where students will be able to convey their knowledge of editing punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Using a short summary of singers like Shawn Mendes, Arianna Grande, and Katy Perry, students will have practice correcting these interesting passages while learning about their favorite singers.
This free product includes a worksheet for Proofreading Rules, especially pertaining to these lessons. An additional handout will be offered that explains when to use italics, and when to use quotation marks. In reading passages about famous singers, you will see the use of album titles and individual songs used quite often.
Figurative Language Analysis Lesson Plans Dreams & Harlem by Langston Hughes
By TooBookedUp
Challenge your students with a deep exploration of figurative language with this complete, standards-aligned lesson plan centered on Langston Hughes’ classic poems Dreams and Harlem. Perfect for grades 6-8, this 60-minute lesson introduces and reinforces figurative language skills with a variety of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, from identification to detailed analysis. Through engaging activities, guided notes, fill-in-the-blank practice, and insightful discussions, students will strengthen their understanding of metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, repetition, and more!
What's Included:
- Do Now Prompt: Connect students personally to the theme of dreams and aspirations.
- Guided Notes & Slides: Fill-in-the-blank notes and a comprehensive slide deck introduce and review key figurative language concepts.
- Figurative Language Practice Handout: Allows students to identify and categorize figurative language independently or in pairs.
- Detailed Analysis of Dreams and Harlem: Thought-provoking questions and guided analysis help students apply figurative language skills in context, from interpreting similes and metaphors to discussing theme.
- Reflection and Discussion: Encourages students to connect poetic themes to real life and deepen their understanding of how figurative language enhances literature.
Why Teachers Love It: This resource provides a complete and flexible plan that fits seamlessly into any poetry or figurative language unit, with resources to support all stages of learning—from foundational identification to advanced interpretation. It’s ideal for introducing figurative language or deepening students’ analysis skills, making it a versatile addition to any ELA classroom.
Key Features:
- Differentiated Levels of Analysis: Activities move from DOK Level 1 (identifying figurative language) to DOK Levels 3-4 (interpreting meaning and thematic connections).
- Engagement-Boosting Content: Uses two of Hughes’ most powerful poems to explore big ideas about dreams, aspirations, and consequences, making learning relevant and impactful.
- Aligned with Language Standards: Perfect for reinforcing figurative language standards through high-interest texts.
Boost your students' confidence with figurative language and inspire thoughtful conversations with this enriching lesson plan! Download today to elevate your poetry and figurative language instruction with this ready-to-use, engaging resource!