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5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions on Act 4 of the play Julius Caesar. Complete with Answer Key.

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.

This comprehensive reading log is designed to help students track their independent reading progress effectively. It includes essential sections such as the book's title, author, and illustrator, along with thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper understanding. Additionally, a guardian signature section provides a way for parents or caregivers to stay involved and monitor their child's reading habits. To further enhance learning, blank templates are provided for students to write summaries of their reading experiences, fostering critical thinking and communication skills. This valuable resource benefits both students and teachers by promoting reading engagement, improving reading comprehension, and providing a structured way to assess reading progress.

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10 hyperbole images for students to engage with! Includes: 10 black and white coloring images 10 hyperboles Definition Directions Example Write Your Own Illustrate Your Own Extra Activity: Decipher classmates' hyperboles Hyperboles included: I had a ton of homework. Her smile brought out the sunshine. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. It is raining cats and dogs. She cried for days. He runs faster than a race car. I was so thirsty I drank an ocean. Grandma seems older than time. He was stronger than an elephant. He would move mountains for her. Meets ELA state guidelines. Fun and engaging! Follow Educator Helper for FREE weekly products at www.bethhammett.blogspot.com

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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The Secret of Star Hill is an exciting graded reader for young learners aged 9–12. It is perfect for A2-level English students. The story follows Lena and Tom, two curious children who love adventure. One night, they ride their bikes up Star Hill and meet a friendly alien named Zuri. He needs help to fix his spaceship and return home. Together, the children and Zuri go on a journey through a dark forest and a scary cave.

This story teaches values like friendship, teamwork, and courage. It also helps children talk about feelings such as fear, surprise, and happiness. The book uses simple words and short sentences. It supports reading skills and builds confidence in English.

Beautiful cartoon-style illustrations bring the story to life. At the end, learners will enjoy fun activities to check understanding and use new words. The Secret of Star Hill is not just a story—it’s a great way to inspire young learners and show that helping others makes a big difference.

A great choice for class or home reading!

Need a comprehensive engaging middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy worksheet on The Spanish conquest. This no prep printable or ready-to-use guided reading worksheet on 'Immediate Effects on the Aztecs or Incas Fall of the Empire'.

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

• Details the collapse of social, political, and religious systems.
• Highlights the power vacuum created by the conquest.
• Explains the establishment of Spanish rule and exploitation.
• Discussesthe transformation and adaptation of indigenous societies.

Resource provides:

• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the "Worlds Collide" era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

• Pre-Columbian life in the Americas, including social organisation, city life and beliefs (ACDSEH016)
• When, how and why the Spanish arrived in the Americas, and where they went, including the various societies and geographical features they encountered (ACDSEH073)
• The nature of the interaction between the Spanish and the indigenous populations, with a particular focus on either the Aztecs OR Incas (ACDSEH074)
• The immediate and long-term effects of the conquest on the Aztecs OR Incas as well as on the wider world (ACDSEH075)

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Geometric Plant themed book bin labels. Nine categories and six blanks for customizing your classroom library. Fit standard size book bins.

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

NEED TO TEACH VOCABULARY IN YOUR MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM AND YOU'RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

You came to the right place! I have been teaching for 5+ years, I have my Master's in Education with a focus on Literacy and I didn't know where to start.

So, I went back to everything I learned in my graduate program and re-read everything I could find.

I wrote & designed a student-engaging template to help students in my classroom to deeply internalize a word. I gathered key word lists when I didn't have a word from our daily reading, and thought about how to teach vocabulary so my love of etymology and words could be shared with my 10th graders. I've included all that and a guide to help other teachers get started with implementing and teaching vocabulary in THEIR classrooms.

Is this book for me?

• You want to teach vocabulary explicitly
• You want flexibility to choose your words daily based on what you’re reading
• You need versatility to choose your own words from a given list
• You want your students to deeply internalize the vocabulary they learn
• You’re not sure where to start

Then this book is for you!

Adaptable to every classroom in every situation, this is more than a fill-in-the-blank activity. Your students will have a guide to build a vocabulary for a lifetime of learning.

WHY TEACH VOCABULARY EXPLICITLY?

Generating curiosity and delight in playing with words supports long-term memory, enhances the connection between orthography and meaning, and develops a disposition which stimulates word consciousness. It also builds vocabulary! All of these are a part of a vocabulary rich classroom environment.

Discover the world of poetic expression with this comprehensive guide to 7 popular poem patterns. Perfect for students and teachers, this book offers clear explanations, engaging examples, and practical exercises to help you master the art of writing poetry.

Key Features:

• In-depth exploration of Haiku, Cinquain, Acrostic, Limerick, Diamante, Quatrain, and Clerihew poems.
• Step-by-step instructions for writing each poem pattern.
• Abundant examples to inspire creativity and understanding.
• Practical exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence.
• Engaging visuals to enhance comprehension and enjoyment.

Benefits for Students and Teachers:

• Improve literacy skills: Develop critical thinking, vocabulary, and writing abilities.
• Foster creativity: Explore self-expression and imagination through poetry.
• Build confidence: Gain a sense of accomplishment and pride in their writing.
• Enhance understanding: Deepen appreciation for the beauty and power of language.
• Inspire learning: Create a fun and engaging environment for students of all ages.

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Ten individual and group interactive quizzes and scenarios for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students on plagiarism. Includes: Defining, working with, and understanding plagiarism Youtube presentation link Short answer traditional quiz Student Images with questions & short answers in speech bubbles Guilty of Plagiarism: You be the Judge Plagiarism Court: Defender; Prosecutor with Jury Guilty/Not Guilty Plagiarism Scenarios Age differentiated images and activities Great for introduction to plagiarism or as assessment tools.

Love in its many forms is the most important theme in *A Midsummer Night’s Dream. *The romantic encounters and subsequent confusions are the greatest cause of conflict in the play.

The play gives us variations on the theme of love – idyllic young love in the case of Hermia and Lysander; passionate and possessive love between Titania and Oberon; love lost and found again as with Helena and Demetrius; love as conquest as in the case of Theseus and Hippolyta. Shakespeare makes a point of infusing A Midsummer Night’s Dream with more than just a two-dimensional notion of romantic love – he shows us the darker side where we see love’s inconstancy, its violence, its possessiveness, and its illusory nature.

This lesson plan is designed specifically for Shakespeare's classic comedy. It lasts approximately 90 minutes (depending on the class size) and has activities for all types of learners. The photocopiable student sheet with the activities is included, as well as a separate sheet with the answers.

Need a comprehensive engaging middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy worksheet on The Spanish conquest. This no prep printable or ready-to-use guided reading worksheet on 'Interaction with the Aztecs Alliances and Conflicts'.

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

• Details the alliances formed between Spanish and some indigenous groups.
• Highlights conflicts with those who resisted.
• Explains the role of these alliances in the conquest.
• Discusses the long-term impact on indigenous societies.

Resource provides:

• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the "Worlds Collide" era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

• Pre-Columbian life in the Americas, including social organisation, city life and beliefs (ACDSEH016)
• When, how and why the Spanish arrived in the Americas, and where they went, including the various societies and geographical features they encountered (ACDSEH073)
• The nature of the interaction between the Spanish and the indigenous populations, with a particular focus on either the Aztecs OR Incas (ACDSEH074)
• The immediate and long-term effects of the conquest on the Aztecs OR Incas as well as on the wider world (ACDSEH075)

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

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✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

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The Spanish conquest of the Americas

The Black Death

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Ottoman Empire

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Archetype Web Quest! Started Web Quests this year and my students love them and so do I. Students must define and find examples for different archetypes. Great release of accountability. Requires students have access to a computer and internet. Includes resources and answer key.

Trapped in a snowstorm in a dangerous mountain pass, students use character traits to debate and give rationals to win the only two seats in the wagon. Students create avatars with this 22 page handout based on character traits and character flaws. Uses social skills combined with ELA skills to practice compare and contrast, fact-based arguments and persuasion. Includes:

Directions

Character Trait List with Definition

Character Flaw List with Definition

12 Western themed Male Avatars

12 Western themed Female Avatars

Wagon, Ho! Scenario

Group Chart with Note Taking section

Character Reflection Sheet

Extra Resources

Optional Writing, Project, and Video Assignments

Excellent for small/whole group, whether at-risk/GT/AP, that uses character traits and fact-based evidence/proof to practice decision making processes and expository writings.

Looking for comprehensive and engaging middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy on Renaissance. This ready-to-use or no prep printable guided reading worksheet on 'Legacy of the Renaissance in Modern Culture'.

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into Late Medieval History and World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

• Outlines the enduring impact of Renaissance ideas on modern thought.
• Highlights the influence on art, science, and governance.
• Discusses the ethical and intellectual legacies of the period.
• Examines how Renaissance ideals continue to shape contemporary culture.

Resource provides:

• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the "Worlds Collide" era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

• The way of life in Renaissance Italy (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH010
• Significant developments and/or cultural achievements that reflect the concentration of wealth and power in the city-states, such as art and learning (ACDSEH056)
• Relationships between rulers and ruled in ONE Italian city-state such as Florence or Naples (ACDSEH057)
• The role and achievements of significant individuals such as Lucrezia Borgia, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli (ACDSEH058)
• The spread of Renaissance culture to the rest of Europe, and its legacy (ACDSEH059)

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✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

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Medieval History

Vikings

The Spanish conquest of the Americas

The Black Death

Renaissance
Medieval Japan
Ottoman Empire

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

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This bundle includes quizzes for The Taming of the Shrew 1-5. Each quiz has five multiple choice questions and at least two short answer questions. Each quiz comes with an answer key included. All these quizzes purchased individually would cost a total of $5.00. You save $1 buy purchasing all five in this bundle.

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Every April, students can celebrate Tell-a-Story Day, which occurs at the end of the month. This 16 page handout will help students with organizing and telling fact-based stories. Great for building oral communication, evidence/proof, and re-telling memories. Includes: Finding storytelling topics Graphic Organizers for planning stories in chronological order Setting up a storytelling event Designing advertisements/invitations Peer workshopping stories Links to multicultural, professional, international/national storytelling centers, storytelling videos and websites Can be used any time of the year! Students will enjoy sharing stories while learning how to use fact-based information. Fun and educational!

Looking for comprehensive and engaging middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy on Renaissance. This ready-to-use or no prep printable guided reading worksheet on 'Daily Life in Renaissance Italy'.

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into Late Medieval History and World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

• Explores the social and cultural aspects of life in Italy.
• Highlights the importance of family and community.
• Discusses the role of religion and festivals.
• Examines the impact of the Renaissance on daily activities.

Resource provides:

• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the "Worlds Collide" era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

• The way of life in Renaissance Italy (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH010
• Significant developments and/or cultural achievements that reflect the concentration of wealth and power in the city-states, such as art and learning (ACDSEH056)
• Relationships between rulers and ruled in ONE Italian city-state such as Florence or Naples (ACDSEH057)
• The role and achievements of significant individuals such as Lucrezia Borgia, Galileo, Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli (ACDSEH058)
• The spread of Renaissance culture to the rest of Europe, and its legacy (ACDSEH059)

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✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

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Medieval History

Vikings

The Spanish conquest of the Americas

The Black Death

Renaissance
Medieval Japan
Ottoman Empire

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

and

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