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Literary Elements using Anime Worksheets, independent work

By TooBookedUp

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.

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Murder on the Orient Express: Graphic Organizers- Plot, Vocabulary, and More

By Educate and Create

If you're an English teacher looking for an effective and engaging way to help your students analyze and understand the complexities of the novel _Murder on the Orient Express,_look no further than our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric.

This product includes 5 unique graphic organizers, each designed to help your students explore a different aspect of the novel. The organizers cover important literary elements such as vocabulary, plot structure, theme development, and more. The included rubric provides a clear and detailed grading system to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

Our graphic organizers and rubric are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own review materials. Plus, they're designed with English teachers in mind, so you can be sure that your students are getting the most out of their reading experience.

With our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric, your students will be able to dive deep into the novel and gain a comprehensive understanding of the important concepts and themes presented in Murder on the Orient Express. These materials are a valuable resource for any English teacher who wants to help their students succeed in analyzing complex literary works.

Don't wait! Add our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with your students long after they've finished reading Murder on the Orient Express.

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Analyzing "Borders" by Thomas King

By Lindsay

Product Description:
Looking for a rich, thought-provoking short story assignment that engages students in literary analysis and Indigenous perspectives? This detailed assignment on Thomas King's "Borders" invites students to explore deep themes like identity, colonial borders, sovereignty, power dynamics, and media influence, all through an accessible and age-appropriate narrative.

🌍 Why This Resource Works:
This resource breaks down key literary elements (point of view, symbolism, narrative structure, etc.) while encouraging students to connect text to real-world issues like immigration, Indigenous rights, and government-imposed identity labels. It’s a perfect tool for building critical literacy and social awareness in your English Language Arts or Indigenous Studies classroom.

🎯 What's Included:
✅ A breakdown of 6 major literary elements and their significance in "Borders"
✅ Analysis of key themes like resistance, power structures, and liminality
✅ Prompts for student reflection and discussion
✅ Opportunities to integrate Indigenous worldviews and contemporary social issues
✅ Ready-to-use for Grades 9–12

Perfect For:

  • Grade 9–12 English or Literature classes
  • Indigenous Studies and FNMI curriculum links
  • Truth and Reconciliation discussions
  • Cross-curricular links with Social Studies or Civics

📌 Bonus:
This resource pairs perfectly with inquiry-based learning and culturally responsive teaching. It's ideal for teachers who want to go beyond surface-level comprehension and guide students into meaningful analysis of Indigenous voices in literature.

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Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Worksheet + Bonus Pg * US History

By Christa Nonnemaker

This short four-page close reading and worksheet activity provides an overview of how women participated in the military during World War II. It covers nurses and the women who supported the other branches of the military: the Women Army Corps (WAC), the WAVES (Navy), SPARS (Coast Guard), Marines and WASPs. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.

A Speech Bubble Bonus Activity page is also included! See the Preview to see the Bonus Activity.

Students will become more knowledge about the contributions of women during World War II and consider how and why there was resistance to their involvement in the military.

This is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:

*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

More are always being added so check back frequently!

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Flu Season Tips - Staying Healthy - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL - B1-B2

By Miss Clever Cookie

Looking for a winter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity full of useful tips on how to stay healthy during flu season? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to stay healthy during flu season.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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Ultimate Inferencing for Middle & High School - Lesson & Activities

By Blooming Through High School

Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

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Author's Style Writing Activities (Upper Levels)

By Beth Hammett

All writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 18 page presentation for upper level learners will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Famous Novels and Poems to Analyze Quotes Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.

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BUNDLE: 2 Foldable Poetry Analysis Activities: Countee Cullen

By The Red-Haired Reader

This bundle includes 2 Poetry Analysis Activities for the poetry of Countee Cullen: "Incident" and "From The Dark Tower". Please check out each product separately, and watch my video on how to use my line of foldables! Thank you!

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Chumash Native American Research Reading Passage + Report Booklet- Indigenous

By Veronica Reyes

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.

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Figurative Language Short Passage | Set 4 | Close Reading | ELA Writing Activity

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 210-word passage filled with 19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.

***Check out my other figurative language passage sets here!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!

Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.

Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!

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  • 3 Printable Worksheets

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Fake News: Student Led Action Current Event Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By More Lessons Less Planning

Unmask the Truth: Become a Media Literacy Detective with this Engaging Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Are you tired of confusing fact from fiction online? This action-packed reading comprehension worksheet equips students with the critical thinking skills they need to become media literacy detectives, deciphering truth from fake news and combating misinformation. Packed with real-life examples, engaging activities, and a powerful primary source, this resource empowers students to be responsible consumers of information and positive changemakers in the digital world.

What's Included:

  • Compelling Reading Passage: Explores the dangers of fake news, its tactics, and the importance of media literacy.
  • Primary Source Spotlight: Features a relatable teen's story, highlighting the consequences of sharing unverified information and the power of responsible sharing.
  • Analysis Questions: Guide students to reflect on the primary source and connect it to key concepts.
  • Detective Toolkit: Teaches essential skills like source evaluation, fact-checking, and identifying red flags.
  • Be the Changemaker: Empowers students to take action by sharing responsibly, educating others, and supporting credible journalism.
  • Assessment Questions: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension and critical thinking.
  • Answer Key: Ensures easy grading and facilitates discussion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the prevalence and dangers of fake news online.
  • Identify key tactics used to spread misinformation.
  • Develop critical thinking skills for evaluating online information.
  • Learn strategies to verify information and identify credible sources.
  • Recognize the importance of responsible information sharing.
  • Explore ways to combat fake news and promote online truth.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

  • Reading: RI.6.8, RI.7.8, RI.8.8, RI.9.8
  • Writing: W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9.1
  • Speaking & Listening: SL.6.1, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, SL.9.1
  • Media Literacy: CCSS.Media.6.8, CCSS.Media.7.8, CCSS.Media.8.8, CCSS.Media.9.8

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New Year’s Short Story for Middle School with Vocabulary and Comprehension

By Teach Savvy Store

Celebrate the start of the year with the short story The Clock of Second Chances. This resource combines reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative writing activities. Perfect for sub plans, lesson planning, guided reading and building comprehension and vocabulary skills!

What’s Included

**The Short Story:**A heartwarming tale of Leo, a young man given the chance to repair a broken friendship through the magic of a mysterious grandfather clock that rewinds time on New Year’s Eve.


**Vocabulary Awareness Activity: **A pre-reading vocabulary chart featuring key terms such as "peculiar," "reconciliation," and "sincere." Students assess their familiarity with each word, define them in their own words, and enhance their understanding of the story’s language.


**Comprehension Questions (with Answer Key): **Questions designed to encourage deep thinking and analysis, including:

  • Symbolism and Theme Analysis
  • Character Motivation and Growth
  • Setting and Atmosphere
  • Ethical Reflection and Personal Connection
  • Creative Writing Prompts

**Answer Key for Teachers: **Detailed answers to all comprehension questions, facilitating discussions and streamlining grading.


Learning Objectives:

  • Build and enhance vocabulary knowledge.
  • Analyze characters, themes, and literary devices.
  • Foster creative writing and reflective thinking.

Usage:

  • Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent reading assignments.
  • Perfect for middle school ELA or upper elementary enrichment activities.
  • Printable and classroom-ready for ease of use.

Start the New Year with a story that inspires, teaches, and engages!

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Divergent Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials

By Language Arts Excellence

Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as I like to call them with my students) are fantastic, higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you!

This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the novel, Divergent, by Veronica Roth - NO PREPARATION NEEDED!

• Assignment Directions

• 5 Discussion Questions for each “Fish Bowl”

• “Fish Bowl” Preparation Sheet

• Observation Sheets

• Rubric

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Check out these great resources to supplement your unit on Divergent by Veronica Roth:

⭐ Divergent Unit Test

⭐ Divergent "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity

⭐ Divergent Fear Landscape Assignment

⭐ Divergent Faction Personality Quiz

⭐ Divergent Final Project - Long Lost Sixth Faction

⭐ Divergent Symbolism Lesson Plan: Tattoos of Divergent Characters

⭐ Divergent Mock Choosing Ceremony - Lesson Plans and Materials

⭐ Divergent Characters Word Search

⭐ Divergent Faction Acrostic Poem Assignment

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A WORN PATH [LESSON PLANS and TEACHER NOTES]

By Richard B Williams

This "A WORN PATH" [LESSON PLANS & TEACHER NOTES] resource allows teachers to GRAB n' TEACH! This resource includes a READY-tO-Print LESSON PLAN, an Exceptional Student Education [ESE] Accommodations/Modifications, English Language Learners [ELL] Strategies, a BLANK LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE, EDITABLE, and Teacher Notes on the short story. Get the ease and peace-of-mind you need to teach this work.


This PRODUCT Includes:

1. An "A WORN PATH" Ready-To-TEACH Lesson Plan with Alternate Activities

2. "A WORN PATH" TEACHER NOTES

3. Exceptional Student Education [ESE] Modifications/Accommodations

4. English Language Learner Strategies

5. GENERAL LESSON DISCSUSSION QUESTIONS

6. EDITABLE

7. Black & white versions


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Character Supports | Animal Farm | Digital and Physical

By That German English Teacher

Help your students keep track of all the animals in Aimal Farm! Revolutionize your literature classroom with the interactive Google Slides, designed to engage middle and high school students in deeply exploring George Orwell's classic allegory. Print the pennants to display in your classroom as easy, quick visual reminders! This versatile and comprehensive resource empowers students to track character development, analyze critical quotes, and delve into the symbolic representation of animals in the story, all while fostering critical thinking and visual literacy skills.


Key Components:

  1. Google Slides Character Tracking: Dive into the world of Animal Farm with the Google Slides activity. Students can track characters, collect relevant quotes, and identify the symbolic representations of each animal. This interactive platform encourages active engagement and deeper comprehension of the text.
  2. Classroom Pennants Display: The printable pennants bring the characters of Animal Farm to life in your classroom. They serve as visual reminders of the characters and their evolving roles in the narrative. As the story progresses, students can add new characteristics to the pennants, creating a dynamic and interactive display.
  3. Add Characteristics: Both options come with additional icons and images that students can add to their Google Slides, or the teacher can add to the pennants. These support learners as they follow the story and learn what happens to the animals.

Why Choose Our Animal Farm Character Tracking Resource?

  • Engaging and Interactive Learning: Capture students' interest with interactive Google Slides activities that promote active participation and deeper engagement with the text.

  • Visual Representation of Character Development: Foster visual literacy skills by allowing students to visually represent character traits and symbolic representations, enhancing their understanding of character development and symbolism in literature.

  • Flexible: Adapt the resource to suit your classroom needs and teaching style, whether through virtual instruction or in-person displays.

  • Comprehensive and Versatile: Address multiple learning objectives, including character analysis, textual evidence collection, and symbolic interpretation, in one comprehensive resource.

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Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt - Informational Reading - Scoot Activity - 2 Levels

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This download includes:

  • 18 Hanukkah scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Write in the answer

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

Level 2 – Cut & paste

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

  • Follow up worksheet with 10 questions
  • Total of 5 worksheets and 46 questions
  • Teacher guide
  • Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

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"The Tell-Tale Heart" Complete Activity Bundle | Includes Constructed Responses

By Amanda Robinson

This all-in-one resource includes both the full text and a differentiated version with guided annotations, making it accessible to a range of learners. This resource includes a variety of activities that are focused on growing specific skills as well as activities that assess multiple skills in a variety of formats.

Included in This Resource:

  • “The Tell-Tale Heart” Text

    • Standard Text
    • Differentiated Text With Guided Annotation
  • Skill-Focused Practice:

    • Inference & Text Evidence with Dialectical Journal Chart
    • Context Clues
    • Analyzing Main Idea & Details
    • Point of View Through Creative Writing
  • Mixed-Skill Practice:

    • Literary Analysis Scavenger Hunt
    • Literary Analysis One-Pager with Rubric
  • Assessment:

    • Comprehension Quiz
  • Constructed Responses:

    • Four Informational Prompts
    • One Argumentative Prompts
    • BONUS Paired Argumentative Prompt (Paired w/ William Sleator’s “The Elevator”--text not included)
    • Planning Guides (Informational/Argumentative)
    • Scoring Rubrics (Informational/Argumentative)
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This resource is perfect for differentiating instruction and meeting the needs of all learners. Save time and focus on building strong literary analysis skills with this ready-to-use unit.

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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Introduction PPT

By Educate and Create

This powerpoint serves as an introduction to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

A great way to start off the novel and to introduce students to concepts within the story.

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Women in Colonial America: Reading Worksheet * U.S. History * ELA

By Christa Nonnemaker

This five-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in colonial America between 1607 and 1763 which was the start of the French and Indian War.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading to improve their reading comprehension.

Reading Assignment - 3 pages

Worksheet - 2 pages

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities on about women in other eras.

The following Reading Assignments and Worksheets are currently available:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women's *Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Early *Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women of the American *Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
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Do you or your students love WWII historical fiction? Tosh and Betty come of age in Southern California only to have their lives severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. Coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way to one another? Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews!

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Friday the 13th - Superstitions - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL B1 - B2

By Miss Clever Cookie

Looking for a Friday the thirteenth-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity about superstitions and their origin? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about superstitions and Friday the 13th.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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