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Introduction to Main Idea

By BigDogCards-SLP

Are you looking for an introduction lesson for teaching main idea? Are your students struggling with main idea and supporting details or just Listening skills in general?  The secret to getting the main idea is to teach the student to identify the topic, and then teach the student to identify what the purpose of the narrative was (Entertain/ Inform/ Persuade/ Instruct).

This is A 36 card/slide Lesson with 36 multiple choice prompts and 36 open-ended prompts which allow you to determine if the student can grasp the main idea. Narratives get progressively more complex as the student moves through the cards. A 4 page PDF assessment in included.

The cards work well with any students grades 6-10 or best when used with students who have mild cognitive delays yet basic language skills. An independent lesson will take about 30 minutes however if you are using it as a teaching tool during instruction the lesson can easily fill 60 minutes with breaks in between for group discussion.

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STAAR Comprehension | PDF Google Forms & Task Cards | New TEKS Encanto Set 2

By TooBookedUp

Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

  1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
  2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
  3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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Fahrenheit 451 Interactive Flipbook Study Guide--- Google Drive Version

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all 3 parts of Ray Bradbury's class dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. It also include a character map and background and social context to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading each part or after the book is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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We Beat The Street Peer Pressure Writing Assignment | We Beat the Street

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Peer Pressure Writing Assignment | We Beat the Street

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - We Beat The Street

★ Topic - Peer Pressure

11 pages

Print and Digital

Suitable for Middle and High School Students

Differentiated Writing Assignment Versions

NO Sample Responses Included

This resource includes:

★ Regular Peer Pressure Essay Writing Worksheet (w/ lines)

This version does not include any supports or guidance.

★ Differentiated version of the Peer Pressure Essay Writing Piece

This is a differentiated version for students who need additional assistance
and guidance in completing the essay accurately. This version includes
sentence stems where students fill in the blanks.

★ 2 Graphic Organizers

to assist all students in gathering and organizing information consistent with
the essay task. Same content, different variation.

★ Essay Rubric

to evaluate essay writing response (Rubric is very specific to the essay task.)

★ Essay Writer’s Reflection Sheet

with questions for students to reflect about their writing experience.

★ Writing Skills List Sheet

that includes a list of writing skills that students can select from to reflect
about their writing strengths and weaknesses. This is especially helpful for
students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

to accompany the showcasing of student work, while enhancing the overall
visual aspect of your bulletin board.

★ Google Slide Link

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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 worksheet 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.

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In We Beat The Street, Sampson, Rameck, and George live in dangerous and underprivileged neighborhoods in Newark, New Jersey. The three boys grow up surrounded by violence, drugs, and gang activity. All three of the authors face both positive and negative Peer Pressure that ultimately impact the choices they make as well as their future lives.

This resource is a differentiated writing packet related to Peer Pressure. Students will write about the positive and negative influences of Peer Pressure that the three boys experience. Students can decide which author to write about. Graphic organizers are included to assist students in developing their essays. They must also cite specific evidence from the text to support their analysis.

This packet will save you a whole lot of time! You will be ready to score students' completed differentiated writing assignments immediately upon completion and showcase on Bulletin Boards as the Rubric and Bulletin Board Task Display Page are included in this packet!

NO Sample Responses Included

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This resource can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the We Beat The Street BUNDLE.

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  • WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
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  • WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

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  • WBTS Three Differentiated Writing Packets
  • WBTS Bookmarks
  • WBTS Chapter Vocabulary
  • WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
  • WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
  • WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
  • WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
  • WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
  • WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
  • INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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Istation Data Tracking Sheets Print and Digital | Reading and Math Assessment..

By Dotty's Printables

This is a set of ISIP digital tracking tools designed for Istation data monitoring. This tracker kit provides educators with a comprehensive way to monitor student progress and growth across reading and math assessments.

Perfect for teachers who prefer either digital or low-tech options, this resource includes both Excel and PDF printable versions to meet different needs.

  • Comprehensive Tracking: Includes four tables covering ISIP Early Reading for grades K–3, ISIP Advanced Reading for grades 4–8, and Math Assessment Tracking for both K–3 and 4–8.

  • Conditional Formatting: Each Excel table automatically highlights performance with color coding—red for low scores, yellow for satisfactory, and green for proficient—making data easy to interpret at a glance.

  • Low-Tech Option: A printable PDF version is available for teachers who prefer manual tracking without Excel, with the same layout and color coding for consistent, easy-to-use data monitoring.

  • Flexible and User-Friendly: This tool is perfect for tracking and visualizing individual and class-wide progress over time, helping educators identify strengths and areas for improvement quickly.

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Graded Word Reading Editable Benchmark 1 Assessment in Google Sheets™

By Tech for Teaching

Graded Word Reading Editable Assessment in Google Sheets™!

Permission has been granted to link Core Assessing Reading Multiple Measures manual which includes the San Diego Quick for which this template was created.

Track all of your students' word reading skills with this editable benchmark assessment!

Click here for a SAMPLE EDITABLE BENCHMARK to make sure this template will work for you.

Quickly and easily share and analyze data with individual student graphs. Compare and group students with a color-coded class data sheet showing independent, instructional, and frustration levels for each student.

Assess up to 30 students three times per year!

What is Included:

This is an ALL-IN-ONE Google Sheet™ Workbook!

Simply type your assessment titles, levels, and words into the template and automatically generate 30 assessor probes ( 1 per student), student-friendly probes to print, and a class data sheet with the categories you entered into the template.

To administer the assessment, check the letters, sounds, and words read correctly to automatically calculate totals. A student skills summary and graphs comparing fall, winter, and spring data are included. You will also generate a whole class graph of median and average skills to show growth throughout the year!

Although titles, headings, and words are fully customizable, the template is specific on the number of items, etc.

Click here for a SAMPLE EDITABLE BENCHMARK to make sure this template will work for you.

Detailed directions are included within the Google Sheet workbook and in the preview.

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AVID Close Reading Activity and Comprehension Practice - Marking the Text

By KJ Inspired Resources

Use these marking the text Instructional Practice slides with instructions to help students understand why we mark our text and learn to remember how to correctly mark a text in order to gain a deeper understanding of it's main ideas and important evidence. These slides provides step-by-step instructions to guide students in the process of marking the text!

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Directions:

  • Use the 7 teach slides to explain the what and why behind marking the text.'
  • Use the 9 marking the text steps to have students practice the skill through reading an article, prepping for a Socratic seminar, marking focused notes etc.

Uses:

  • reading and analyzing articles
  • prepping for a socratic seminar
  • using the slides for practicing focused note-taking
  • marking notes from any subject
  • marking articles for discussion
  • informational/nonfiction texts
  • literature
  • any subject area
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Alice in Wonderland Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP ELA Activities

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, Alice in Wonderland. 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 them on 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 Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander Vocabulary

By Ms. J's ELA

This resource should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. This resource covers vocabulary words from each chapter of the book. This is what you will receive in this Google Drive folder:

- A list of vocabulary words from each chapter. 10 words in chapters 1-5 & 7, 14 words in chapter 6 (there were just so many good ones)

- A worksheet for each list which asks students to identify the line or sentence in which they see the word. Then they need to guess at the definition using context clues. There is also a place for the dictionary definition so they can check how they did with the context clues.

- A self-grading Google Forms test for each vocabulary list. The students must choose the correct word to match the definition from a dropdown list. Then they must type the correct vocabulary word to fill in sentence blanks.

- An Easel test for each vocabulary list. These tests are identical to the Google Forms tests mentioned above. However, Easel does not have a fill-in-the-blank option. Students will choose the correct word from the list to fill in the blank. All questions are single select.

- A link to my Quizlet folder for this novel. It contains individual vocabulary sets for each chapter.

- A sheet that looks similar to a Frayer model. It is blank and can be used with any vocabulary word. Students can use this to identify the definition, part of speech, synonyms, and antonyms. They will also write a sentence using the word and draw a picture for the word. These sheets come in color and black & white.

- Two PDF files that contain 135 vocabulary words from the entire novel. One word can be assigned to each student, and they can share what they learn about the word.

- A few other activities that can be used with any vocabulary word. An acrostic poem sheet, a word web sheet, a doodle notes sheet.

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The upcoming school year may be right around the corner but there is no need to stress. This bundle features 6 varied yet cohesive resources to start the year in your ELA classroom off strong! Each resource maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. This bundle is great for new teachers as well as for teachers who are looking to shake up their first week routines. You will find that your first week of school will fly by and students will already be excited to come to class every day. Plus, by purchasing these products as a bundle, you will be saving 25% off the cover price!

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STAAR Comprehension | PDF Google Forms & Task Cards | New TEKS Encanto Set 4

By TooBookedUp

Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "Surface Pressure" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

  1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
  2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
  3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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The Diary of Anne Frank Characterization Flipbook- Google Drive Version

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Metaphor Test | Figurative Language Test | Metaphor Assessment

By Queen's Educational Resources

Metaphor Test | Figurative Language Test | Metaphor Assessment

About This Resource

★ Figurative Language Test | METAPHORS

★ 6 pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for Grades 6-10

★ Answer Keys included

This resource includes:

★ One Metaphor Assessment and Answer Key

☆ 25 questions, 3 pages

★ Google Slide Link

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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 to assist students who accidentally delete text boxes and/or 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.

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This quick assessment evaluates students' understanding of Metaphors. It includes 25 questions in multiple-choice, fill-in, matching, and writing formats, spanning 3 pages. An Answer Key is provided!

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This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

❤️ Metaphor Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Test and Answer Key Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Practice Worksheet Bundle

❤️ Figurative Language Bundle

❤️ All ELA Mega Bundle

❤️ ELA/SEL MEGA Bundle

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❤️ Figurative Language Interactive Activity Packet

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❤️ Figurative Language Exit Slips, Quizzes, and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Task Cards and Answer Keys

❤️ Figurative Language Posters

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❤️ Personification Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Metaphor Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

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❤️ Simile Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Idioms Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

❤️ Onomatopoeia Practice Worksheets, Test, and Answer Keys

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❤️ Hyperbole Test and Answer Keys

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❤️ Personification Test and Answer Keys

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Hatchet Pre-Reading Chalk Talk Group Activity-NO PREP Middle School ELA

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Pre-Reading Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to introduce the novel, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. 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 them on 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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INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...

⭐️ Crocs

⭐️ Netflix

⭐️ Takis

⭐️ Fortnite

⭐️ MrBeast

⭐️ Air Jordans

⭐️ TikTok

⭐️ OpenAI

6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!

Each set includes...

► 1-page pop culture article

► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions

► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions

► Crossword Puzzle

► Design Page

► Impossible MAZE

This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.


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The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander BUNDLE of Resources

By Ms. J's ELA

This bundle should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. The story is not included in this resource.

This bundle includes:

- Chapter Vocabulary Lists

- Chapter Vocabulary Quizlet Links

- Google Form Vocabulary Tests

- A Reading Journal with 8 Prompts

- A Thorough Study Guide with Middle School English Vocabulary Embedded (personification, summarize, simile, etc.)

- A Final Writing Project Including Research

- A Final Writing Project Rubric

BONUS: Two prompts and worksheets for a socratic seminar discussion regarding the book.

These resources cover everything you could need for a unit about this novel.

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First Day of School Book Talk ELA Activity

By Language Arts Excellence

Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!

This product features an engaging back to school Book Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about literature and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective on reading. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward reading while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the Book Talk worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

Product includes:

  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan
  • "Book Talk" Worksheet
  • 6 Corresponding "Book Quote" signs to hang up around your room
  • Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive - newly added!
  • Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

Though this resource is ideal for the first day of school, it can really be used all year long without modification.

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Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "What Else Can I do?" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

  1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
  2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
  3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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Covering The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? Don't know where to start? We have you covered! This bundle includes six different products to help: an introduction power point, a holocaust web quest, a study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis. Great for differentiated instruction!

*Study Guide and Characterization flipbook are both the Google Drive Version; however, to access them you will need to click on the bonus file and follow the links.

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We Beat The Street Chapter 1 Questions, We Beat the Street Reading Comprehension

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Chapter 1 Questions, We Beat the Street Reading Comprehension

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text: We Beat The Street

Chapter 1 Questions

16 pages

Print and Digital

Detailed Answer Key included

This resource includes:

1 Inference-Based Question "combo" Worksheet (contains all 5 questions together)

5 Inference-based Question Worksheets (on a separate worksheet)

5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages (for each question worksheet)

1 Scoring Rubric

1 Blank Worksheet (for you to generate your own question!)

★ ANSWER KEY (very detailed!)

This resource focuses on CHAPTER 1 of We Beat The Street and features 5 inference-based questions that require students to demonstrate inferential thinking and a deep analysis of the chapter - beyond literal comprehension. Each inference-based question can be treated as an extended response where students must make inferences and support their responses, ideas, and/or analysis with evidence from the text.

► There is a "combo" worksheet, which includes all five questions on two pages. There are also 5 separate worksheets that include the same questions on a different worksheet. This allows for more extensive responses. You can have students either complete all five inference-based questions on the "combo" worksheet all at once OR you can have students complete each of the questions at different times: for classwork, independent practice, homework, or formative assessment - your choice! You can even give students different questions depending on their levels - excellent for differentiation.

► I also included a blank worksheet for you to generate your own question and students write it in the box!

► A detailed ANSWER KEY for the questions have been included. The ideas and evidence in the Answer Keys are accompanied by page numbers to help you facilitate discussion more smoothly and navigate to important ideas and events without looking for the information in the book. The Answer Keys are so comprehensive that you can even develop additional questions that will encourage students to engage in productive classroom talk!

► A 2-Point rubric is included for scoring with a section for comments and feedback at the bottom. Finally, there are five visually appealing Bulletin Board Task Display Pages to display with student work. The Bulletin Board Task Display Pages are personalized for each question worksheet! You have everything you need to score these assignments and display on bulletin boards immediately upon completion. It's a great way to showcase student work!

► 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.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This resource can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

  • We Beat The Street BUNDLE
  • WBTS Mega Chapter BUNDLE

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Additional Chapter Packets:

  • WBTS Mega Chapter BUNDLE
  • WBTS Chapter 1 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 2 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 3 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 4 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 5 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 6 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 7 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 9 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 10 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 11 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 12 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 13 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 14 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 15 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 16 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 17 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 18 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 19 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 20 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
  • WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

Other WE BEAT THE STREET resources you might me interested in:

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  • WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
  • WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
  • WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
  • WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
  • WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
  • WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
  • INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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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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This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.


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