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Paperless Picture of The Day Morning Meeting Work Digital Resources

By Professional Development and Teacher Prep

Do your students need highly engaging morning meeting digital resources or a picture of the day to start off their morning? Morning Meeting Picture Slides are important to utilize to develop strong relationships with students and peer-to-peer relationships.  The picture of the day allows for deeper conversations and the building of a strong classroom community, which in turn raises academic achievement skills. The digital resource has many diverse pictures where everyone can feel represented.

How I Use Picture of The Day

We use a picture of the day every morning during our morning meeting routine. The morning meeting slides are projected on our screen for all students to see. Students are asked to infer, visualize, synthesize, and create connections with the picture. Looking closely at a picture is an important reading skill for students to develop to create inferences about what they are reading. 

Additionally, The picture of the day can be used for writing prompts or centers. Students can look at the picture and write a story based on the picture. 

This is also an excellent resource to use with your remote learners. You could assign one or more morning meeting slides to their learning management system for morning meetings and writing or reading activities. 

“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom

“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention

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  • 180 pages of editable Google Slides. 
  • Diverse, beautiful pictures.
  • Pictures were either taken by me or were purchased stock photos. 
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  • An excellent time-saver where all of the pictures are ready to go in one place!

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All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film

By TooBookedUp

Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.

What's Included:

  • A Complete Text of "All Summer in a Day" Text included.
  • 20+ Dynamic Slides: Bring the story to life with visually engaging slides that will capture your students' attention.
  • Structured Socratic Seminar Plan: Fostering critical thinking, our Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides encourage in-depth student-led discussion.
  • Innovative Choice Board Extension Activities: Cater to different learning styles and keep students intrigued with a range of activities including essay writing, creative storytelling, and art.
  • Creative Writing Opportunities: Challenge students with crafting an alternative ending to the story or expressing character perspectives through diary entries.
  • Literary Analysis Essays: Guide your students in developing argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays with thought-provoking prompts.
  • Comic Strip Creation: Combine art and narrative skills as students transform the text into a visual storyline.
  • Film vs. Text Comparison: Deepen comprehension with a Venn diagram activity comparing the short film adaptation to the original text.

Ideal For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students motivated and learning until the last day with this immersive resource.
  • Ready-Made Sub Plans: Detailed and easy to follow, this plan keeps your classroom on track even when you're away.
  • Mini Dystopian Unit: Whether a standalone lesson or part of a larger dystopian study, this resource prompts critical thinking about society and technology.
  • Flexible for Different Grades: Designed for middle school students, all activities are easily adjustable for higher or lower grades.

Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.

Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.

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Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

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Doing a novel unit on The Outsiders? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is for you! It includes a flip book study guide, Characterization flip book, and Introduction power point.

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Making Predictions Graphic Organizers Making Predictions Worksheets

By Queen's Educational Resources

Making Predictions Graphic Organizers Making Predictions Worksheets

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

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Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (SET 1)

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★ Suitable for any grade or text!

★ Print and Digital

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This resource includes:

★ 5 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers

★ Google Slides Link

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All five Making Predictions Graphic Organizers have the same instructions but are in different formats, which allows you to differentiate for students!

⭐ Format #1: contains 5 rows

Format #2: contains 4 rows

Format #3: contains 3 rows

Format #4: contains 2 rows

Format #5: contains 1 row

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► This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

► These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making predictions using any text under study. As they read, they will write clues from the text in the left column, make a prediction based on clues in the middle column, and then later write whether or not their prediction was correct as well as what actually happened in the right column.

► These graphic organizers can be used with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework! These can also be used as part of a larger lesson!

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  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

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  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
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  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

TEXTUAL EVIDENCE:

  • Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics BUNDLE
  • Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers
  • Evidence-based Response Rubrics - EDITABLE!

MAIN IDEA:

  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers

SETTING:

  • Setting Graphic Organizer Bundle
  • Setting Graphic Organizer Worksheets and PowerPoint
  • Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers

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  • Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers
  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
  • Plot Graphic Organizers
  • Imagery Graphic Organizers
  • Conflict Graphic Organizers
  • Mood Graphic Organizers

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Figurative Language CENTERS: 8 Stations & 120 Quotations | Worksheets & Quizzes!

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text!

Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking quotations from the world's greatest writers! They'll be asked to analyze the figures of speech in over 120 inspiring quotations by a diverse range of important authors: Chinua Achebe, Louisa May Alcott, Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, James Baldwin, William Blake, Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Louise Erdrich, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Robert Frost, Zora Neale Hurston, John Keats, Harper Lee, Toni Morrison, George Orwell, Zadie Smith, John Steinbeck, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf, and many others.

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most commonly in literature: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole.

Here's what you'll find inside this 40-page resource:

• Stations Worksheets (x8): This resource includes a total of 8 worksheets focused on 8 types of figurative language. Each worksheet challenges students to explain the meaning or effect created by the same figure of speech found across 6 quotations. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from famous authors — a total of 48 quotations! (8 pages)

• Answer Keys to Stations Worksheets (x8): The answer keys explain how the figures of speech found across 48 quotations contribute to the meaning of the quotation. (8 pages)

• Station Placards (x8): The 8 placards can be folded and placed on the desks that correspond to the 8 stations. The placards add a splash of colorful decoration to this activity. (8 pages)

Literary Devices Glossary: This 1-page glossary features the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in literature. The glossary includes definitions of the 8 types of figurative language as well as one or two examples of how each figure of speech gets used in famous quotations. Students can use the glossary to study in preparation for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz: Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 famous quotations. Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Quiz: All Types of Figurative Language (x2): These two quizzes focus on all 8 types of figurative language. The first quiz challenges students to identity the figures of speech used across 25 quotations. The second quiz is similar but features 20 longer quotations; it could be used as a make-up quiz or extra-credit quiz. Answer keys included. (8 pages)

• Quiz: Figurative Language in Music: This quiz focuses on the types of figurative language used in 10 famous song lyrics by musicians such as The Beatles, Paul Simon, Elton John, John Legend, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. Answer key included. (2 pages)

Here are the types of figurative language featured across the 8 stations:

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

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6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

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Perfect for learners who have IEP's requiring class notes, correctly completed examples, and graphic organizers.

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I also use this in my class for reference during specific lessons as well. It's a game changer! I save time and I save my sanity.

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Engage students with creative book report formats! Our comprehensive resource offers a variety of engaging templates to inspire students to connect with their reading. From social media posts to app ideas and writing prompts, these templates will make book reports fun and memorable.No prep required! Perfect for teachers and students who want to explore their creativity and deepen their understanding of the story.Discover how to make book reports more than just homework!

Key features:

  • Engaging social media templates: Create eye-catching Twitter and Instagram posts that spark discussion and promote your students' book reports.
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Explorez la stratégie de prédiction avec 5 leçons captivantes pour les élèves de 4e à 8e années!


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Préparez vos élèves de 4e à 8e année à maîtriser la stratégie de prédiction et à l'appliquer dans leur lecture. Ce produit complet comprend 5 leçons de lecture, des tableaux d'ancrage, des lectures modélisées, des compréhensions écrites, des activités et des organisateurs graphiques – avec des organisateurs supplémentaires pour prolonger cette stratégie. Idéal pour les élèves ayant besoin de renforcer cette compétence et de s'engager davantage dans leur lecture.

Caractéristiques du produit :

  • 7 organisateurs graphiques pratiques : Utilisables avec les leçons ou de manière autonome.
  • 5 graphiques d'ancrage : À imprimer ou utiliser comme affiches numériques pour les activités.
  • 14 textes modélisés (!!) : Pas besoin de chercher des lectures dans votre bibliothèque. Tout est inclus ici, des lectures à haute voix, lectures partagées, lectures en binôme, lectures indépendantes et compréhensions écrites. Vous n'avez besoin d'aucun autre texte !
  • 5 mini-leçons : Scripts détaillés, exemples, questions-guides et suivi pour vous accompagner tout au long des leçons.

Stratégies couvertes dans cette ressource de 38 pages :

  • Utiliser des indices pour écrire : Les élèves découvriront comment utiliser des indices comme les illustrations, les titres et les mots-clés pour les aider à prédire la suite, via une pratique modélisée et partagée pour les aider à organiser leurs pensées.
  • Prédire avec un texte plus long : Les élèves apprendront à connecter les indices contextuels et leurs expériences personnelles pour formuler des prédictions réfléchies, grâce à une pratique modélisée et partagée ainsi qu'une compréhension écrite.
  • Démarreurs de prédictions : Les élèves apprendront à créer efficacement des prédictions en utilisant des amorces de phrases solides comme base, à travers une pratique modélisée et partagée, des graphiques d'ancrage et une activité de lecture indépendante.
  • Les indices contextuels et linguistiques : Les élèves découvriront la stratégie consistant à utiliser des indices contextuels et linguistiques dans un texte pour développer leurs prédictions, via une pratique modélisée et partagée, des graphiques d'ancrage et des organisateurs graphiques pour les aider à structurer leurs pensées.
  • Utiliser les preuves textuelles : Les élèves apprendront à trouver et à utiliser des preuves textuelles pour étayer leurs prédictions, assurant ainsi clarté, concision et précision, grâce à des lectures modélisées et partagées, des graphiques d'ancrage, des organisateurs graphiques et une compréhension écrite.

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Empower your students to delve deeper into informational texts with this versatile worksheet! This resource guides students through a thorough examination of nonfiction, focusing on key areas such as:

Summary: Students identify main ideas and supporting details, honing their ability to synthesize information.

Text Structure: Students analyze how the author organizes the text, recognizing patterns like cause and effect, chronological order, or problem and solution. This fosters understanding of how structure contributes to meaning.

Author's Craft: Students explore the writer's techniques, such as vivid language, use of evidence, and emotional appeals. This develops critical thinking about how authors achieve their purpose and influence readers.

Word Choice: Students examine impactful words and phrases, considering their effect on the tone and message of the text.

Connections: Students make meaningful links between the text and their own knowledge, other texts, and the wider world, promoting deeper engagement and understanding.

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  • Develops key literacy skills essential for academic success

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For each set of two chapters (C1-C2, C3-C4, etc...), there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* language skills

* similes

* personification

* story reflection

* theme

* indirect characterization

* connections

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* letter writing

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* transformation

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

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By KJ Inspired Resources

Use this AVID Socratic Seminar Team Building l John F. Kennedy Moon Speech lesson plan with Google Slides and summary/reflection to increase dialogue and engagement in your classroom.

What's Included:

  • Lesson Plan with a walkthrough of all the slides and a video overview and explanation.
  • John F. Kennedy's speech transcript for students to mark their text and come up with questions in the margins for the Seminar.
  • Google slides which go over the lesson related to John F Kennedy and his speech and discuss the process of a Soccratic Seminar. The slides include embedded links for students to follow along and access required documents.
  • Summary and reflection digital document for students to summarize and reflect what they learned through the Seminar.

Directions:

  • Students will discuss the history of the John F. Kennedy's Moon Speech as directed through the teaching slides
  • Students will follow the directions in the slide and read/mark their speech text
  • Students will watch the speech video and look for ethical/leadership qualities
  • Students will come up with questions for the Socratic Seminar using Costa's Level of Thinking
  • Students will meet with a partner to clarify any confusions
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Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review | Reading Response Sheets

By Innovative Classroom Ideas

Ensure children comprehend the content they are reading by using these worksheets for book reports. These enjoyable printable book report template pages are ideal for older children enrolled in second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes. These book report forms, which require no prep, aid in making sure that readers comprehend the material they are reading. Just print the book report template, fill it out, and write down details about the book, such as the title, author, setting, main characters, the end, and more.

These book report templates are ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers of students in grades 3 through 6. They require no preparation. Instead of staring at a blank page, children should practice writing, summarizing the main ideas of the book, and confirming that they understand what they are reading. This will help your early reader succeed! A book report form, such as these worksheets, can assist kids in recalling the key elements of the literature they read and help them create an engaging report on any book they have been reading.

The activities on these book reports include:

  • Title of Book
  • Author
  • Describe the setting of the book
  • Describe the main characters of the book
  • Write a short summary of the book
  • My Opinion of the book
  • Main conflict in the story
  • The solution to the conflict
  • Plot
  • Recommendation
  • Number of Pages
  • Design a new cover
  • Favourite part of the book
  • Rate the book
  • Draw your favorite part of the book
  • Write a new ending
  • What changes would you make to the story
  • Interesting facts about the story/book
  • New words that were learned and their definitions

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The Call of the Wild Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP ELA

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, The Call of the Wild by Jack London. This PRINTABLE and DIGITAL lesson is completed in small groups and is more interactive than any Anticipation Guide I’ve ever used! As they complete this Chalk Talk, students will be activating prior knowledge about the deeper issues in the story. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, whether it be at their devices working on the same file, or moving around the room! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.

A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question. Pre-reading and anticipatory activities are comprehension strategies that are used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic. Completed before reading, this engaging Chalk Talk will stimulate students' interest in a topic and set a purpose for reading.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

  • Digital Pre-Reading Chalk Talk
  • Printable Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Questions
  • Student Reflection Sheet

Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.

IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

  • Collaborative Online Pre-Reading Activity: Divide students among six groups and have them rotate through the six pre-reading Chalk Talk questions, reflecting on a different aspect of the text at each station.  They answer the question in their group, then add comments on their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your classwork SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise!  Only one file to have to open and grade!  

  • Collaborative Printed Pre-Reading Activity:  A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print and cut out the thought-provoking questions and paste themon 6 pieces of chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers. 


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The Outsiders: Comprehensive Full Unit Study

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

This comprehensive 'The Outsiders" 4-Week Course Bundle is designed to engage students in a deep and meaningful exploration of S.E. Hinton's classic novel. The bundle includes everything you need to teach this powerful text effectively:

4-Week Lesson Plan: A detailed, day-by-day guide that outlines each week's objectives, activities, and assessments.

4-Week Scope and Sequence: A clear roadmap of the course structure, highlighting the key learning goals and how they are met over the four weeks.

PowerPoint Presentation: A visually engaging presentation to complement the lessons, summarizing key themes, characters, and events.

20 Thought-Provoking Questions: Designed to deepen students' understanding, with an answer key for easy grading.

20 Engaging Writing Prompts: Encourages students to explore the novel's themes, characters, and conflicts.

20 Interactive Activities: Hands-on projects and exercises that bring the novel to life, making learning both fun and effective.

Student Project Examples & Teacher Guide: Practical examples and a guide to help you manage and assess student projects.

6-Part Assessment Tool: A comprehensive assessment tool that includes multiple choice, sequencing, fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, short answers, and matching terms to definitions.

PowerPoint Presentation: A visually appealing presentation to support your teaching.

Grading Structure, Rubric, and Grading Sheet: Clear guidelines and tools for assessing student work.

Note-Taking Sheets: Structured sheets that guide students in capturing key details, themes, and analysis as they read.

Student Course Evaluation Form: A way to gather feedback from students on the course.

Teacher-to-Student Course Progress & Grade Form: A form to track and communicate each student's progress.

This bundle provides everything you need to facilitate a successful and engaging learning experience while saving time on preparation. Ideal for middle and high school teachers aiming to foster a deeper understanding of literature and critical thinking skills in their students.

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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:

    • Main Idea & Supporting Details
    • Summarizing
    • Making Inferences
    • Context Clues
    • Identifying Theme
    • and many more!

Why You'll Love This Resource

  • Student-Friendly Format: Each bookmark simplifies complex skills into bite-sized, actionable steps.
  • Versatile Use: Perfect for guided reading groups, independent practice, or homework aids.
  • Aligned with Curriculum Standards: Helps reinforce essential reading skills aligned with Common Core and other standards.
  • Durable and Reusable: Print, laminate, and reuse for years!
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