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Are you ready to add a 'sweet touch' to learning text structures this Valentine's Day? Dive into our Valentine's Day Text Structure Coloring Sorts, a delightful and engaging free resource designed to help your students master the art of identifying different text structures. Perfect for grades 3-8, this activity blends the fun of Valentine's Day with essential learning objectives.

With our resource, students will explore five key text structures: Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Question and Answer, Chronological Order, and Description. Each text structure is cleverly themed around Valentine's Day, making learning both enjoyable and relevant.

All you need is the PDF copy and six colored pencils or crayons to get started. This activity serves as an excellent warm-up, a creative homework assignment, or a lively addition to any learning center. It's not just about coloring; it's about understanding and applying knowledge in a way that sticks.

Looking for more ways to engage your students in text structure mastery? Check out our comprehensive Informational Text Structure Mastery Bundle. This bundle complements the coloring activity and offers an in-depth exploration of text structures, perfect for middle school learners.

Don't miss out on this 'heartfelt' opportunity to blend creativity with critical thinking in your classroom. Download our Valentine's Day Text Structure Coloring Sorts today and watch as your students color their way to text structure mastery!

Vous souhaitez faire une dégustation de livres avec vos élèves ?

Ce document contient une feuille de travail de style napperon 11 x 17 que vos élèves pourront utiliser lors d'une dégustation de livres! Il les invite à collecter des informations et à évaluer une série de livres.

Je fournis un description de la tâche et le mode d'emploi. J'inclus les instructions d'impression!

Ce document a un napperon en anglais et en français.

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Wanting to do a book tasting with your students?

This document contains a 11 x 17 placemat-style worksheet for your students to use during a book tasting! It prompts them to collect information and to rate a series of books.

I provide the run-down and the how-to, to take the guesswork out of it. I include printing instructions!

This document has both an English and a French placemat.

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

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Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

• 2 different medicine labels
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 2 worksheets with 10 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

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Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.

Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.

This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing Women vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential women. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing BLACK Americans vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential Black Americans. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes: ********FREEBIE*********

1. a 4-page practice worksheet

2. a SUGGESTED USES to make your classroom GREAT!

You may also appreciate:

Using the Writing MANTRA [Teaching Paragraph Writing]

The Argument Document [T.A.D.]

S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

High School Writing Portfolio

Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

L.A.P. Charts [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

Literary Criticism Questions

Hey guys, I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

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These step-by-step charts make it way to teach literature genres, sub-genres, and authors' styles. Comes with two graphic organizers: 1 with Genre, Sub-genre, Type of Short Story, Subject, Theme, Time Period 1 for Author's Information, Birth/Death, Personal Information, Education, Works Written, Author's Style, Other Important Facts Handouts Include: Fiction and Non-Fiction Genres and Examples Types of Short Stories: Novel, Novella, Novellete, Short Story, Flash Fiction Types of Author's Style: Argumentative, Description, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive These simple to use graphic organizers make it easy for students to make connections between types of works and authors' backgrounds. Great for AP, GT, as well as at risk, ELL, and homeschooling. Use for AP test prep and assessment for analysis. Meets ELA CCSS and state reading guidelines.

This is an excellent worksheet to give prior to having students read Shakespeare's play "As You Like It". It has historical information about the play and 7 short answer questions. *** You may also like my study guide for As You Like It *** As You Like It Interactive Flipbook

This chart requires students to identify the following information for EACH of the greasers: their name, physical description as given by Ponyboy, a quote the character says, what the character does, what does Pony think of this person, and then draw a conclusion in the right column by identifying a character trait(s) the character possesses.

This file contains directions on how to write a found poem, and requires students to write one for a book they are reading independently. The students will choose a passage in their novel that they'd like to summarize using a found poem, then they identify words and phrases from the text that they'll incorporate.It includes the directions, a writer's checklist, a reflection for the students to complete after their poem, and a question at the end that requires them to switch poems with a partner where they have to summarize the section of text their partner wrote about. If they can, their partner's poem was successful in summarizing the text! If not, their partner should go back and revise.

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The following file contains 8 text-based questions that require students to infer, analyze, recall, predict, and support their answers. The directions state the students need to use text evidence to back up their answers. This set of questions pertains to chapters 9, 10, and 11 of The Giver. An answer key is included.

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Explore the rich history and culture of the Chumash people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Chumash life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Chumash People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.

Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Chumash land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Chumash life.

Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Chumash, including their construction methods and materials.

Clothing: Discover traditional Chumash clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.

Children: A section focused on the lives of Chumash children, their roles, and daily activities.

Influential Chumash: Highlight and research notable Chumash figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.

About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Informational Reading Passage

Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.

Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Chumash people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.

Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Chumash culture and history.

Benefits

Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Chumash culture and history.

Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.

Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.

Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Chumash people.

Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.

Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

Explore the rich history and culture of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Shoshone life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

• Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Shoshone People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
• Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Shoshone land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Shoshone life.
• Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Shoshone, including their construction methods and materials.
• Clothing: Discover traditional Shoshone clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
• Children: A section focused on the lives of Shoshone children, their roles, and daily activities.
• Influential Shoshone: Highlight and research notable Shoshone figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
• About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Informational Reading Passage

• Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.
• Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Shoshone people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.
• Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Shoshone culture and history.

Benefits

• Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Shoshone culture and history.
• Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
• Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Shoshone people.
• Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

• Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.
• Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

"My Name" from Sandra Cisneros' _The House on Mango Stree_t is full of beautiful and heart-wrenching figurative language and diction. All of these choices contribute to the tone and mood. The attached group activity provides students with 6 different quotes from the vignette. For each one, they have to identify and analyze the type of figurative language used, pull out specific words, and analyze how they contribute to the tone and mood of the piece.

Your whole class will work right in the same Google slideshow, with each small group editing their own page. Afterwards, students can peruse the other groups' analysis to further their understanding!

My students had a lot of success with this "Deep Dive" Group activity, and I hope yours do, too!

The excerpt from "Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored" by Clifton L. Taulbert appears in my school's 8th grade red McDougal Littell textbook. This product instructs students to read and annotated a xeroxed copy of the text. Then they have 6 text-based questions to answer in complete sentence that ask them to analyze the text. The questions are on the following topics: characterization, plot, inference, author's craft, and theme. An answer key is included.

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This 8-question Google Doc helps students analyze the suspense King uses in chapter 1 of The Mist, which was originally published in Skeleton Crew. The text-based analytical questions focus on King's development of suspense based on details of the setting and diction used in these descriptions. Foreshadowing and tone are also addressed in the questions. A suggested answer key is provided!

This 2-page assignment requires students to make an inference and a prediction based on 6 quotes pulled from pages 69-88, which is the first half of chapter 4. They make predictions and inferences about TJ's character, TJ and Stacey's friendship, Mr. Morrison's character, the situation with Mr. Tatum, When TJ "goes back for his cap", and the incident at the Wallace Store based on quotes from the text. You could have them do it while reading individually, with a partner, or in a small group. It could be done during or after reading the assigned pages.

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze Robert Hayden's "Frederick Douglass"!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for word choice, simile, syntax, main idea, tone, mood, author’s purpose, repetition, and figurative vs. literal meaning.

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes. Please ask if you have any questions!

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This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze Edmund Spenser's Sonnet 75 Amoretti LXXV: One Day I Wrote her Name" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for for gist, metaphor, alliteration, tone, mood, characterization, and inference .

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework. The activity would be appropriate for accelerated middle school or high school classes. Please ask if you have any questions!

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze William Wordsworth's "My Heart Leaps Up" by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the poem for gist, repetition, theme, personification, characterization, punctuation, poetic format, and tone. Please ask if you have any questions!

This product is perfect for your students' interactive notebooks, as an in-class activity, or for homework.

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