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Winter & Christmas Middle School Holiday ELA Bundle 12 Resources Grades 5+
By TooBookedUp
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Quizzes (Whole Novel)
By Educate and Create
This is a set of quizzes for the different chapters of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There are a total of 6 quizzes based on the chapters of the book the students have read. Each quiz has five multiple choice questions and the answer key is included. This makes an easy bell ringer or exit ticket when reading the novel.
U.S. Women's History Reading Worksheets: 19th Century * U.S. History * ELA
By Christa Nonnemaker
Deepen your students' understanding of these eras!
This Teaching Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1800-1900:
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Civil War
* Women during the Industrial Revolution
* Women's Suffrage Movement
Convenient and quick to complete!
Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.
Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.
Other Women in American History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are available:
Women in the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women during the Great Depression: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
Women in the U.S. Military during WWII
Other Women in American History Reading Assignment and Worksheet bundles include the following:
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1920
U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments Bundle: 1600-1860
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE in POETRY: Analyze Poems w/ Metaphors, Similes, Symbols, etc
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 50-page EDITABLE poetry unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The 12 poems in this unit pivot on the use of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, etc.
Teach your students how to analyze figurative language through a series of engaging lessons on poems that students are guaranteed to love. The literary device quizzes, discussion prompts, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!
Here are some highlights from this 50-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems: The two homework packets contain a total of 12 poems by award-winning poets such as Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Elizabeth Bishop, Richard Wilbur, Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Julia Alvarez, Mark Doty, Sharon Olds, and others. The poems in each homework packet derive their meaning from the deft use of sensory images. These carefully selected poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (12 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)
• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices found in poems from the packet: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. The digital versions of the quizzes on Google Forms will grade every student's work and generate a list of their scores. Answer keys included. (4 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for two poems in each of two homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that your class discussions get off to a productive start. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (16 pages)
• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (4 pages)
• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (3 pages)
This entire 50-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print! Finally, as a free bonus, I'm including links to digital copies of every document in user-friendly platforms like Google Docs and Google Forms.
My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Links to all of the poetry units in this collection:
Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry
Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry
Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems
Poetry Unit #4: Ethical Dilemmas in Poetry
Poetry Unit #5: Family Dynamics in Poetry
Author and Text Charts Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
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.
VENDREDIS DES PREMIERS CHAPITRES | ACTIVITÉS | ORGANISATEURS | ÉVALUATIONS |
By French Made Fun!
"FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS" - mais en Français! Transformez la routine de lecture de votre classe avec ma méga ressource complète Vendredis des premiers chapitres !
Ce document de 44 pages contient tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour lancer et maintenir un programme engageant de Vendredis des premiers chapitres tout au long de l'année scolaire. Conçu pour les enseignants et les élèves, cette ressource est remplie d'outils pour développer l'amour de la lecture chez vos élèves tout en renforçant leurs compétences en analyse et en écriture.
Ce que vous trouverez dans ce méga pack :
Ce qui rend ce produit unique :
Tout est inclus pour vous permettre de diriger les Vendredis des premiers chapitres chaque semaine, toute l'année scolaire : organisateurs graphiques, carnets de lecture, incitations de discussion, scripts, activités imprimables, grilles d'évaluation et critères de réussite. Faites de chaque vendredi un moment littéraire mémorable et éducatif !
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BUNDLE: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Resources
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product bundles all of my Roll of Thunder products together at a discount! You'll have 5 reading check quizzes, individual chapter activities, a Socratic Seminar, and even a movie viewing guide!
Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2
By Mark Holmes
Description
Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.
The package includes:
A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:
The importance of understanding author's purpose
The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain
How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose
Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts
Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills
20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning
A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:
Text Titles:
Literary Nonfiction
Journalism
Academic Writing
Practical Nonfiction
Creative Nonfiction
Additional Engaging Topics
Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.
Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.
The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.
By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:
Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension
Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose
Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts
Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts
This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.
Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!
By ARIANA PEREZ
Edition 1 contains 25 readings ranging from easy to difficult-
Includes reading comprehension questions, unique topics and counting of words per minute.
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9/11 2-Week Lesson Plan, Scope & Sequence, and PowerPoint Presentation
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Comprehensive 9/11 two-week, detailed lesson plan, with a detailed two-week scope and sequence, PowerPoint presentation.
20 Quick Reference Reading Skills & Strategies Bookmarks
By Shy's Sunshine Room
What’s Included?
20 Bookmarks, each featuring a critical reading skill or strategy for grades 3 - 8:
Why You'll Love This Resource
Informational Text Structure Mastery Bundle Middle School
By TooBookedUp
Much Ado About Nothing Act 4 quiz
By Educate and Create
Act 4 quiz for Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Contains 10 multiple choice questions and 2 short response questions. Answer Key is included
U.S. Women's History Reading Worksheets Bundle: 1600-1945
By Christa Nonnemaker
This Teaching Bundle includes eleven Reading Assignments and Worksheets from 1600-1920:
* Native American Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Colonial Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women of the American Revolution Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women during the Civil War
* Women during the Industrial Revolution
* Women's Suffrage Movement
* Women during the Progressive Era
* Women during the 1920s
* Women during the Great Depression
* Women during World War II
Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.
Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to process key facts and developments about women's experiences and to reflect on their reading.
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Sonnets: Poem Analysis, Quizzes, Writing | Shakespeare to the Harlem Renaissance
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 45-page EDITABLE unit tracks the development of the sonnet from Shakespeare's day through by Harlem Renaissance. How are traditional sonnets written by English poets like Shakespeare and Keats similar to and/or different from modern sonnets written by Harlem Renaissance poets like Claude McKay and Countee Cullen? This unit invites students to compare traditional sonnets focused on love with modern sonnets focused on socioeconomic equality....
The twelve poems are divided into two reading packets, with the first packet focusing on early sonnets about romantic love, and the second packet focusing on modern sonnets about the black experience. Each reading packets is followed by a classwork packet that contains a quiz on literary devices, discussion questions for two poems, and quick writes. Finally, a third packet features a writing assignment, sample student paper, and glossary of literary devices.
Here's a detailed account of what you'll find in this 45-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems: The two homework packets contain a total of 12 love poems by award-winning poets such as William Shakespeare, Christina Rossetti, John Keats, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Claude McKay, Countee Cullen, Maya Angelou, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others. While the first packet focuses on traditional love poetry, the second packet focuses on modern love poetry. Thus, the two packets will set you up to facilitate fascinating discussions about how the sonnet has been put to different uses over the centuries! (12 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, sound devices, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)
• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether students can accurately identify the literary devices found in poems from the packet: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This unit features a list of discussion questions for two poems in each of the two homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that each class discussion is focused and productive. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (16 pages)
• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (4 pages)
• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (3 pages)
This entire 45-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!
My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry chapter 4 Inference and Prediction based on quotes
By The Red-Haired Reader
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.
By ARIANA PEREZ
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FREEBIE Understanding Hurricanes Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the dynamic world of meteorology with the FREEBIE “The Fury of Nature: Understanding Hurricanes” reading passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets! This educational resource offers a captivating reading passage that explores the science, impact, and fascinating facts about hurricanes. Accompanied by a comprehensive set of questions and answers, it provides a thorough framework for assessing student understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize information effectively and develop strong study habits. Ideal for middle to high school students, this freebie is an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or classroom library.
Previewing any Nonfiction Text Graphic organizer, anchor chart, sentence stems!
By TooBookedUp
Exceptional learners such as English language learners will benefit tremendously from previewing the text prior to starting a nonfiction text. By activating prior knowledge, zooming in to titles and subheadings, and analyzing pictures they will spend quality time building context before reading.
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By Educate and Create
Quiz for Act 4 includes 5 multiple choice questions and 2 written short answer sheet. Easy way to check for comprehension. Comes complete with answer key for easy grading.