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STAAR Comprehension | PDF Google Forms & Task Cards | New TEKS Encanto Set 3

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 "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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Engaging Figurative Writing Pack: Teach Similes, Metaphors, & Personification

By Jennifer Nguyen

Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.


What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation


What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!


Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 


When to use this? 

Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

Sub Plans

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What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)


Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning


Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

  • RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
  • W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
  • 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

  • Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
  • Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

Encourages Creativity

Promotes Self-Learning

**✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions


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Informative essay, prompt, outline, and rubric

By Educate and Create

What is the electoral college and how does it work? This is an informative essay prompt, two articles, a map, and outline sheet. Your kids will all learn how voting isn't as straightforward as some people think. This comes complete with rubric

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Context Clues Posters, Types of Context Clues Posters

By Queen's Educational Resources

Context Clues Posters, Types of Context Clues Posters

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

  • Context Clues BUNDLE
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

  • Context Clues Posters
  • 5 posters
  • PDF Zip File
  • Suitable for any grade!

This resource includes:

---- 5 Context Clues Posters (in 4 different formats)

This resource includes 5 posters that teach various types of context clues including synonyms, antonyms, definition, inference, and examples. The posters contain humorous clip art images by Ron Leishman and Melonheadz. These posters can easily be printed, laminated, and displayed on bulletin boards. These creatively designed posters can enhance the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board/classroom environment.

The Context Clues Posters come in the following formats:

1. 8.5 x 11 PDF

2. 8.5 x 11 JPEG

3. 11 x 14 PDF

4. 11 x 14 JPEG

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  • Context Clues Test and PowerPoint
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  • Context Clues Practice Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
  • Multiple-Choice Test and KEY
  • Context Clues Text Message Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

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Writing for Standardized Tests Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive

By Write On with Jamie

Introducing how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests.

Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

This resource explains the entire process of writing a thorough and concise essay in a standardized test. The PowerPoint and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to Write for a Standardized Test includes:

Lesson Plan with:

  • Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
  • Instructional Focus
  • Instructional Procedures
  • Objectives/Goals
  • Direct Instruction
  • Guided Practice
  • Enrichment
  • Differentiation
  • I Can Statement
  • Essential Question
  • ESE Strategies
  • ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

  • Explanations and examples of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
  • Introduction to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
  • Descriptions of the elements of the different types of essays
  • Instruction on how to compose each type of essay
  • Lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
  • Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

  • Explanations and example slides of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
  • Introduction slide to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
  • Description slides of the elements of the different types of essays
  • Instruction slides on how to compose each type of essay
  • Slides with lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
  • Guided note-taking sections

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

  • Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
  • 6 Traits of Writing™
  • How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
  • How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
  • General Statement and Detail Statements
  • Thesis Statements
  • Writing for Standardized Tests
  • The Writing Process

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Synonym Game - Super Star Synonyms

By Clodagh

Introducing Super Star Synonyms – the ultimate Synonym and Antonym game that brings fun to literacy centres! Perfect for Years 3-6, this exciting game transports students onto the red carpet as they learn synonyms and antonyms in an engaging and interactive way. Up level those literacy centres!

As students move along the game board, they’ll land on Hollywood stars, pick up star cards with words, and record their synonyms on the included recording sheet. For an added challenge, they can also write down antonyms to further expand their vocabulary skills. That's right, working in synonyms AND antonyms! The goal is to reach the end of the board while mastering key vocabulary concepts!

Whether you're using it in the classroom or for small group activities, Super Star Synonyms is a fantastic resource for reinforcing vocabulary in your literacy centres. This game not only builds synonym and antonym knowledge but also encourages collaborative learning in a fun, Hollywood-inspired setting.

Key Features:

  • Hollywood theme with stars, red carpet, and movie-related words
  • Includes recording sheets for synonyms and antonyms
  • Perfect for Years 3-6 literacy centres
  • Fun and engaging way to practice vocabulary skills

Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!

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Figurative Language CENTERS: 8 Stations, 3 Quizzes, 1 Glossary | All SHAKESPEARE

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

Hoping to deepen your students' knowledge of figurative language? Eager to equip your students with the tools and techniques for analyzing figurative language in Shakespeare's plays?

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!

This stations activity focuses on the 8 types of figurative language that are used most frequently in William Shakespeare's plays: metaphor, simile, metonymy, personification, apostrophe, paradox, oxymoron, and hyperbole. It features over 120 quotations from Shakespeare's best plays. Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking lines from the world's greatest playwright!

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 from Shakespeare's plays. The quotations include some of the most profound and thought-provoking lines from Shakespeare's best plays: Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Othello, Macbeth, King Lear, The Tempest, and more. There are a total of 48 quotations from over 15 plays! (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 Shakespeare's plays. (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 throughout Shakespeare's plays. 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 one of Shakespeare's plays. Students can use the glossary to study for the quizzes on figurative language. (1 page)

• Quiz on Metaphors & Similes: This quiz focuses only on metaphors and similes; it challenges students to identify the figures of speech used across 15 quotations from Shakespeare's plays. Includes answer key. (2 pages)

• Quiz on 8 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. Includes answer keys. (8 pages)

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

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Metonymy

4. Personification

5. Apostrophe

6. Paradox

7. Oxymoron

8. Hyperbole

This entire 40-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: a Word doc *and* a PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF — which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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Motivational Testing Notes to Encourage and Motivate Students with Testing

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Get ready to start testing out on a positive note with these testing motivational notes for students. Designed to uplift and inspire, these notes are meant to be placed on students' desks before they begin their testing journey. Each card features a unique motivational message tailored to boost confidence, foster a positive mindset, and ignite determination in students as they embark on their testing endeavors.

From encouraging words of affirmation to empowering quotes, these notes serve as a reminder that every student possesses the ability to excel and shine brightly. Whether it's a reassuring note about believing in oneself or a gentle reminder to stay focused and resilient, these cards aim to create an atmosphere of encouragement and support during testing sessions.

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Nonfiction Task Cards - Analyzing Author's Craft Using ANY Informational Text

By Sequoia Hill

Inspire your students to think critically about informational texts with this set of engaging, open-ended questions! Perfect for 4th-5th grade, these questions encourage students to explore main ideas, text features, structure, and author’s craft in any nonfiction text they read.

Ideal for:

  • Class Discussions
  • Small Group
  • Center/Station Rotations
  • Prompts for Close Reading
  • Early Finisher Tasks
  • Test Prep
  • Comprehension Practice

Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource is a great way to help students build confidence in analyzing texts, connecting ideas, and uncovering the author’s purpose. Make each reading experience more meaningful and memorable!

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Revising & Combining Sentences for HS/MS English - Test Prep, worksheets, group

By Blooming Through High School

Unlock the power of sentence revision and combination with this comprehensive resource tailored for both high school and middle school English students. Designed to enhance critical thinking skills while honing essential writing abilities, this teaching tool offers a dynamic blend of test preparation materials, engaging worksheets, and collaborative group activities.

What's Inside:

  • 15 pages of meticulously crafted PDF worksheets that cover a spectrum of sentence revision and combination exercises.
  • 22 PowerPoint slides packed with visually stimulating content to reinforce concepts and aid comprehension.
  • 3 versatile activities catered for independent work, group collaboration, and a summative assessment, ensuring diverse learning experiences for every student.

Benefits:

  • Ideal for test preparation, this resource equips students with the necessary skills to tackle revising and editing tasks with confidence.
  • Foster critical thinking abilities through challenging exercises that encourage students to analyze and improve upon existing sentences.
  • Suitable for both individual study and group work, promoting collaborative learning and peer-to-peer support.
  • Enhance writing proficiency by mastering the art of sentence structure, coherence, and cohesion.

Whether you're gearing up for standardized testing or seeking to bolster writing skills in the classroom, this resource offers a comprehensive toolkit for educators and students alike. Get ready to elevate your English curriculum with engaging activities that inspire growth, mastery, and creativity.

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Spelling Confused Words J-W Game and Puzzles with Activities

By Beth Hammett

15 Commonly Confused Words J-W with engaging CCSS activities for students to learn. Includes: J-W game with fill-in-the-blank, definitions, make your own sentences/slides (individual/groups & competitive play) 2 Crossword puzzles with Commonly Confused Words 2 Word Searches with Commonly Confused Words All answer sheets included Directions and Suggestions with Extensions Words used are: 1. jewel joule 2. knew new 3. know no4. lay lie 5. loose lose6. moral morale 7. morning mourning 8. nose knows 9. none no one 10. passed past 11. pole poll 12. principal principle 13. rain reign 14. road rode15. sight site cite 16. stationary stationery 17. their there they’re 18. to too two 19. warn worn 20. weather whether Students will have fun learning these Commonly Confused Words.

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IXL Tracking Sheet Math Language Arts..

By Dotty's Printables

Thess IXL tracking sheets help students monitor their progress in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. It encourages ownership of their learning and helps them achieve their goals!

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  • Subject-Specific Pages: Dedicated tracking sheets for each subject.
  • Weekly Logging: Students record their progress each week.
  • Skill Tracking: Log skills practiced, scores achieved, and time spent.
  • Goal Setting: Set targets for improvement and reflect on learning.
  • Easy to Use: Simple format for students to fill out independently.

This resource makes tracking learning fun and engaging!

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Alphabet Line ELA Academic Vocabulary- Farmhouse Style, Rae Dunn-inspired

By Rebekah Poe Teaching

Add an alphabet line to your upper grade classroom with this cursive alphabet line filled with academic vocabulary pertaining to upper level ELA standards. Each letter has an academic word and definition right on the card. Print as black and white or print on colorful cardstock. You can even add them as images in your Virtual or Bitmoji Classroom!

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Author's Purpose / Text Summary & Structure / Word Choice Worksheet for Any Text

By Mark Holmes

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.

Benefits:

  • Promotes active reading and critical thinking skills
  • Suitable for a variety of nonfiction texts and subject areas
  • Scaffolded approach supports students of different learning levels
  • Encourages thoughtful discussion and analysis
  • Develops key literacy skills essential for academic success

This resource is perfect for teachers who want to:

  • Enhance nonfiction reading comprehension
  • Foster analytical thinking and discussion
  • Support students in writing about informational texts
  • Prepare students for standardized tests
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AVID Vocabulary Word List + Log & Digital Game for SAT and ACT Test Prep

By KJ Inspired Resources

AVID - Vocabulary Word Log & Game for SAT / ACT Test Prep: Use this vocabulary list and log with the engaging 100-second challenge digital activity to help your AVID students build their vocabulary skills in order to prepare for their future ACT or SAT tests! These words work great for both middle and high school students.

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What's Included:

  • Google Sheet vocabulary log with 52 words
  • Google Slides 100-second challenge game with 52 questions and 52 answers

Directions:

  • Click on the circle to access a forced copy of the vocab log/list.
  • Have students complete the vocabulary log using the words provided.
  • They should also have time to study the words before this game.
  • Divide the class into 4-6 teams.
  • Each team should have a "speaker" to share answers.
  • Have each team take turns answering a vocabulary question.
  • Teams will only get 100 seconds to answer the question.
  • If they can answer correctly, the team gets 1 point.
  • Then, give that team a ball (a crumpled up piece of paper will do).
  • If the team can make a basket into the trashcan, reward the team an extra point.

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  • SAT/ACT test prep
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AVID Vocabulary Awareness Chart for Reading Comprehension in Google Sheets

By Teach Savvy Store

Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

  • The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
  • In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
  • Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
  • Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

  • One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
  • In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

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Think Fast & Spot the Not! Among Us - ELA Spelling Game 130+ Question Pool

By zaney laney learning

Fun Spelling Game: This is not your average spelling test!

Inspired by Among Us, learners have less than 15 seconds to race against the clock to identify the "imposter" word (the one that is spelled incorrectly). Here's the twist: The possible responses start disappearing after time. Incorrect answers lose points and correct answers earn points. Not only that, the faster learners answer correctly, the more points they earn. This game provides a fun way for learners to identify spelling errors and (hopefully) use these same detective skills to proofread their own work.

At less than 3 minutes in duration, this is perfect for early-morning warmups or midday energizers.

Curious? Try it! Here's a preview of the functionality of Think Fast games. The preview version is for illustrative purposes only, This version has more response options than in the preview. Please refer to the thumbnails on this page to see an example of this game's content.

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It's Comprehensive:

  • I researched several search engines to identify challenging words and the incorrect ways they are spelled.
  • I also researched misspelled words within grade levels and across the U.S. population.
  • Lastly, I made sure to include words with unique spelling rules, such as doubling the final consonant and changing from "y" to "ies".

Basic Features:

  • Aligned to TEKS, STAAR, and CCSS.
  • A single-player game that can be played online or offline. Can also be used for classroom review.
  • Among Us Crewmate Clipart: That ESL Teacher.
  • Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners will earn points for correct answers.
  • Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust.
  • Learners are presented with 10 questions out of a pool of over 130, ensuring it's never the same game twice!
  • Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
  • No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Open/send the link and go!
  • Remediation for incorrect responses.
  • Replay option: Questions are randomly selected from a pool. Possible answer choices are shuffled. This combination makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt.
  • Copyright-friendly audio.
  • No macros = play on any device.
  • Google account not required!

What to Expect:

You'll receive a zip file that includes a link to the online game and instructions on how to download the game to play offline. This content is not editable. While I'll update the game periodically, I will do my best to retain the same link. After purchasing, you'll be notified about any updates to this product.

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Identify Theme of a Story Mini Lesson Slideshow and Graphic Organizer Worksheets

By Aimee in Elementary

Theme Analysis Made Simple! This resource includes a mini lesson, list of thematic topics, and theme analysis graphic organizers to explore the story element theme, making it perfect for any unit or novel study.

The resource includes:

  • Mini Lesson (Google Slides): An engaging presentation that introduces the concept of theme, guiding students in distinguishing it from the main idea and exploring its significance in storytelling.
  • Common Thematic Topics List: A curated list of thematic topics to help students recognize and connect recurring themes across different texts.
  • Graphic Organizers (3 Choices): Versatile templates for students to organize their thoughts and evidence when analyzing themes, supporting deeper engagement with the texts they read.

This resource is ideal for deepening students' understanding of how conflicts shape character development and story progression!

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Beat the Clock Parts of Speech Game (No Prep Review Game)

By Kristen

This fun digital game is designed to be a no prep review for the parts of speech. It utilizes the chat feature on things like Zoom, but you can adjust the rules to suit your classroom needs. This product is not to be used on Outschool or similar teaching platforms, but may be used for your personal classroom in an online format. After each slide, there is an answer key slide to help you and the students.

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Plot Elements and Structure Interactive/ Guided Notes and Student Activity

By Kile's Classroom

Plot Diagram Interactive Notebook

Identify the elements of Plot with this great interactive notebook plot diagram page and student practice activities.

Plot can be hard to dissect, but this plot set makes it easy and gives the students a permanent reference tool to refer back to when working with plot in the future.

This set includes an interactive foldable/ guided notes, a short story with clear elements of plot, and a cut-and-paste student activity.

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More Great Resources from Kile's Classroom

  • 6 Traits Writing Bundle
  • Descriptive Writing - Show, Not Tell
  • Interactive Word Wall.
  • Writing Graphic Organizers.

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