Free 8th Grade Reading Strategies Resources

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Emoji Bookmarks, Expressions

By Geography & Math Made Easy

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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Novel Project Choice Board * Any Novel! *

By Educate and Create

A choice board for final projects. Perfect for ending a novel unit. Works well with any novel.

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TPCASTT Poster

By Blooming Through High School

Use as an anchor chart in your classroom or for quick reference in a binder! TPCASTT is the perfect addition for any classroom reading poetry.

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Winter Holiday Christmas Movies Puzzles

By Beth Hammett

FREE! Decipher the context clues and symbols to figure out the words to famous Christmas movie titles, such as: Elf Night Before Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Frosty the Snowman Nutcracker Home Alone White Christmas Little Drummer Boy Polar Express Plus, have fun writing your own inferencing and logic Christmas movie puzzle at the end. Fun activity for small/whole group with colorful illustrations and Answer Key (at end).

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AVID Socratic Seminar - Pre-Conference Graphic Organizer

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use this graphic organizer to help students prepare for any Socratic Seminar. Students will write or come up with an essential question, Costas level of thinking questions for each level (1 ,2 ,3), thoughts, and personal experiences.

Students will be able to use this form to help guide the Socratic Seminar.

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FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-Taking Pages

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Maximize your biology teaching resources with my plant and fungi life cycle reading passages.  Designed for middle and high school students, this comprehensive FREEBIE includes detailed reading passages, comprehension questions, and organized note-taking pages.

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Scythe Book 1 Exit Ticket and Answer Key for Chapter 1

By Teach Savvy Store

Elevate your Scythe novel study with thi Exit Tickets and answer key freebie for chapter 1! Designed for no prep assessment, the exit ticket features 6 thought-provoking questions aligned with key curriculum standards.

Empower your students' comprehension and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive resource, complete with a time-saving answer key for quick and efficient grading!

Scythe Exit Tickets for Chapters 1-5

Directions:

  • Students will respond to the exit ticket following the reading of Chapter 1.

  • Use the answer key to grade their responses.

What's Included:

  • An exit ticket for Chapter 1 with six questions
  • Answer key
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Literary Devices

By Educate and Create

Posters including 17 literary devices which are easy to print and use in your classroom. Add them to your word wall or brighten up a reading area.

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Theme - Anchor Chart and Student Handout

By Blooming Through High School

A theme formula that's easy to use and easy to memorize! Hang it up or pass it out.

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FREEBIE Amphibians Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the fascinating world of amphibians with this comprehensive introduction!  This FREEBIE provides an engaging reading passage that covers key topics like the characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproduction of amphibians.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this resource offers a glimpse into the full unit study.  It’s an ideal tool for teachers looking to enhance their science lessons with high-quality, content-rich materials.

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FREEBIE Reptiles Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with this FREE, engaging educational resource.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a comprehensive reading passage on reptiles, along with thoughtfully crafted questions that challenge students to deepen their understanding of these remarkable creatures. Use this resource as a stand-alone activity or as a supplement to your existing curriculum on biology, ecology, or zoology.

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