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Bilingual Story Spanish- English
By ARIANA PEREZ
3 Little Pigs with a twist- Part of my first story of my Bilingual Series
Tales with a twist is designed to give students a familiar feel, but with surprising elements throughout the story.
Print out the stories in either English, or Spanish or both!!!
It is not direct translation rather I focused in translating the stories in a way they feel right and are authentic.
More stories coming soon!
Character Analysis Sidewalk Characters
By Beth Hammett
Character traits and analysis fun!
Have some outdoor fun (or use butcher paper for indoors) with sidewalk novel characters! Students choose a character from their novels then do body outlines with sidewalk chalk. Fill these with physical and character traits from quotes within the novel...full directions for implementing and making a competitive game. Can be used with all ages and novels. Excellent for comprehension and assessment.
What Was Pearl Harbor Comprehension Packet and Extra Activities
By Sarah Anderson
I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "What Was Pearl Harbor" by Brennan Demuth and illustrated by John Mantha. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. An answer key is included!
Lexile: 800L
Guided Reading Level: T
AR Level: 5.4
AR Quiz Number: 160144
ISBN: 978-0-545-64034-3
Thanks for looking! Please rate and leave a comment.
I Am Sacagawea Native American Indigenous People Reading Comprehension Study
By April S Bash
I Am Sacagawea Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the books by Brad Meltzer, or other favorite books about Sacagawea (books not included).
This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:
52 Pages Total Include:
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. * * continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions
5. * * continued
6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order
8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
9. * * * Sequencing answers
10. Character Traits : Cut out the traits & paste the correct ones with the character (NEW 2024)
11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet
12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………
14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2024)
16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2024)
17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
19. Cause & Effect : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
20. Writing Space : with fire- shaped lined paper :…..
21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Sacagawea Vs Lewis/Clark
22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
24. Interactive Journal Entry : Five topics to reflect. Cut & paste into your comp journal.
25. Interactive Journal Entry : I AM SACAGAWEA information tabs
26. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2024)
27. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions
28. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet
29. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.
30. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
31. Word Search page (20 words)
32. Word Scramble page (10 words)
33. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
34. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
35. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
36. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet
37. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
38. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
39. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words
40. Design & Detail illustrating page …..
41. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
42. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos
43. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right
44. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
45. Acrostic Poem : EXPLORER
46. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From DISCOVERIES (NEW 2024)
47. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet
48. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW 2024)
49. * * * Math : answer sheet
50. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
51. * * * Math : answer sheet
52. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2024)
** ** See my other Native American Packets in my store here:
Teaching Inclusion Native American Packets
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* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
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This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
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All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
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Halloween BINGO Game Themed UNLIMITED Students Class Cut & Paste Object Label
By April S Bash
Halloween Cut & Paste BINGO game uses pictures and vocabulary labels, while enhancing skills using scissors, proper placement, and glue.
Students will get a “BINGO” when they check off 5 in a row : up, down or diagonal.
(Add your own small pieces to cover the cards!)
Each call out will have a picture & a label.
4 Pages Total Include:
1 Instruction Sheet
1 Caller’s Card
1 Cut Sheet
1 blank BINGO Sheet
* See my Fall / Halloween Activity packets here :
Teaching Inclusion Halloween Packets
** Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion
This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
Copyright © 2024 Teaching Inclusion All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases!
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Balloons Over Broadway Read Aloud Book Study Companion Macys Thanksgiving Parade
By April S Bash
A Literacy Book Companion Unit with comprehension & fun activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, art, and more, based on the book Balloons Over Broadway, The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade, by Melissa Sweet (book not included).
This 50-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :
50 Pages Total Include:
1. Table of Contents
Comprehension
2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
3. continued
4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions
5. continued
6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)
7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order
8. *** Sequencing answers
9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet
10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….
12. Cause & Effect : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks
13. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
14. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration
15. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book!
Writing
16. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)
17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last
18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas
19. Writing Prompt : with BALLOON- shaped lined paper ...
20. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Marionettes Vs Balloons
21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
22. Design & Detail illustrating page
23. Acrostic Poem : PARADE
Vocabulary
24. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary
25. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition
26. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet
27. Vocabulary Words : Fill-in-the-blank using the 10-Word Box
28. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet
Spelling
29. 20-Word Search page
30. 10 Word Scramble page
31. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper
32. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
33. ABC Order : 20 words from the book
34. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet
35. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables
36. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet
37. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 homophone rhyming words
38. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet
39. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate
40. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING
41. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet
Math
42. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos
43. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right
44. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph
45. Math : 12 simple addition problems
46. * * * Math : answer sheet
47. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems
48. * * * Math : answer sheet
Speech & Language
49. Label a Turkey : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.
50. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like
** See my other Thanksgiving Packets in my store here:
Teaching Inclusion Thanksgiving Packets
* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take requests!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Teaching-Inclusion
This purchase is for the use of one teacher. It is not intended to be shared. Please use the 'additional license' purchase if more than one teacher will be using it. Thank you!
Copyright © 2022 Teaching Inclusion
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Leave feedback to earn credits for future purchases! Follow my page to get updates!
FREEBIE: No-Prep Teacher Book Talk Guide for "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds
By Amanda Robinson
Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my brand new series of no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers--starting with this Freebie for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.
What's Included?
Teacher Tips and Tricks for successful book talks, including suggested links for book trailers*
Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary
At least one student book talk response activity
Follow my store and check back as new titles and themed Book Talk bundles will be added in the days and weeks to come!
Reading Log for Accountability: Mix and Match Pages for Print or Digital Use
By Amanda Robinson
This mix-and-match reading log is designed to empower students to become mindful and engaged readers. It offers a variety of engaging components that can be used as stand-alone pages or combined in a mix and match fashion to create personalized reading journals.
Google Drive Folder includes a PDF and a digital Google Slides version.
Here's what you get in:
"Books to Read" List: Spark excitement with a dedicated space for students to track books they're eager to dive into.
"Book Hall of Fame": Celebrate literary discoveries with a page to record and cherish favorite books.
"Favorite Authors": Encourage a love for specific authors by providing a space for students to keep a log of their favorite authors.
"Reading Reflections": Deepen comprehension with a dedicated space for students to rate and review each book they finish.
"Recommendations": Foster a sense of community by allowing students to share their thoughts and recommend books to peers. These can be kept private or can be shared with the class to grow a class of readers!
Reading Trackers: Choose between two engaging options:
Monthly Tracking Sheets: Students color in pictures of books as they complete them, creating a visual record of their reading journey.
Grid-Style Tracker: This flexible tracker allows for color-coding genres and marking each finished book, offering a long-term overview of reading progress.
Benefits:
This reading log is the perfect tool for teachers and parents to cultivate a lifelong love of reading in young minds!
ELAR/RLA Reading Response Sketch Notes | Reading Activity for Multiple Genres
By Amanda Robinson
Are you looking for a new way to keep your readers engaged?!
This Sketch Notes Reading Response activity works for any genre, covers multiple skills, and can be used whole class OR in stations, and has been a life-saver in my middle school classroom!
Product Features:
Suggested Uses:
Reading Discussion Task Cards | Literature Circles | Book Clubs | Fiction Texts
By Amanda Robinson
These book discussion task cards are an easy, low-prep way to engage students in any fiction text (novel, short story, picture book, etc.) they may read while supporting critical listening and speaking skills.
With a wide variety of questions, this set of 32 discussion cards covers many reading comprehension skills including:
What You Get:
32 task cards that can be printed two ways:
FREEBIE: Book Talking Guide for "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
By Amanda Robinson
Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers. And because I am so passionate about the power of Book Talks, my Book Talk Guides will ALWAYS BE FREE!
What's Included?
Teacher Tips for successful book talks
Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary
Two student book talk response activities
Follow my store and check back as new titles and themed Book Talk bundles will be added!
Reading Response Activity: Literature Lock Screens | Fiction | Literary Analysis
By Amanda Robinson
Are you searching for an engaging way for students to complete a literary analysis reading response activity? Stop your scroll! You'll love this printable reading response activity that combines an open-ended literary reponse with the element of creation and design--resulting in a deeper level of critical thinking and idea synthesis.
Students are invited to design and create the wallpaper for a phone lock screen based off of a text--any fictional text will work--and justify their design in writing.
Skills applied may include:
Dialectical Journal for Reading Response | Lesson & Rubric Included
By Amanda Robinson
Ditch the reading logs; ignite your students' analytical fire!
The dialectical journal format becomes a springboard for engaging class discussions, fostering active participation and a deeper understanding of the text. I love to use these when we read short stories or novels when I want the students to notice something, but I want them to have the joy of discovery. Someone always, inevitably, picks up on what I wanted to highlight, and the added bonus is that other students get to share their insights, too. Dialectical Journals have been a great confidence builder!
Empower Students to Analyze, Question, and Create Meaning:
Everything You Need to Get Started:
I hope you'll find this resource as valuable in your classroom as I have in mine, and I hope it makes your teacher life a little bit easier in the process!
The Lottery "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity (Shirley Jackson)
By Language Arts Excellence
Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!
This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of Shirley Jackson's The Lottery. Centering around 5 provocative passages from the story, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your study of The Lottery!
Product Includes:
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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on The Lottery by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ The Lottery "Tossing Lines" Pre-Reading Activity
⭐ The Lottery ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ The Lottery Social Media Activities
⭐ The Lottery Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials
⭐ The Lottery Theme Jigsaw Lesson Plan
⭐ The Lottery Digital Escape Room
⭐ The Lottery Literature Guide
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Harrison Bergeron Socratic Seminar
By Language Arts Excellence
Socratic Seminar Materials for Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s Harrison Bergeron
A Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call them with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. 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, this student-tested resource was created to include everything required to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., all with very little preparation required on your end.
Product Includes:
• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom
• Engaging Introductory Activity for Conversation Building
• 5 Editable Discussion Questions for each “Fishbowl” conversation
• “Fishbowl” Preparation Sheet
• Conversation Builder Prompts
• Observation Sheet
• Rubric
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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on Harrison Bergeron by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Harrison Bergeron Pre-Reading Activity
⭐ Harrison Bergeron ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint
⭐ Escape from Dystopia ESCAPE ROOM
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To Kill a Mockingbird "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!
This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during the study of Harper Lee's ever-enduring tale, To Kill a Mockingbird. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on To Kill a Mockingbird.
Product Includes:
- 5 "Silent Conversation" worksheets with 5 different quotes from the novel
- Full lesson plan
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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on To Kill a Mockingbird by Language Arts Excellence:
To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide &
Lesson Plan
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To Kill a Mockingbird "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
By Language Arts Excellence
Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!
This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during the study of Harper Lee's ever-enduring tale, To Kill a Mockingbird. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on To Kill a Mockingbird.
Product Includes:
- 5 "Silent Conversation" worksheets with 5 different quotes from the novel
- Full lesson plan
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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on To Kill a Mockingbird by Language Arts Excellence:
To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide &
Lesson Plan
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The Gift of the Magi Socratic Seminar 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, I have done the work for you!
This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the classic short story, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - NO PREPARATION NEEDED!
Product Includes:
• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom
• 5 Discussion Questions for each “Fish Bowl”
• “Fish Bowl” Preparation Sheet
• Conversation Builder Prompts
• Observation Sheet
• Rubric
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Also, check out these resources to round our your unit on The Gift of the Magi:
⭐ The Gift of the Magi Anticipation Guide & Lesson Plan
⭐ The Gift of the Magi ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ The Gift of the Magi & The Necklace Compare Contrast Essay
More great holiday products by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Christmas ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Christmas Poetry ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ A Christmas Carol ESCAPE ROOM
⭐‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Figurative Language Lesson Plan
⭐ The Little Match Girl Sensory Details Lesson Plan
⭐"Christmas Talk" Lesson Plan
⭐Figurative Language in Christmas Songs Task Cards
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The Black Cat Socratic Seminar
By Language Arts Excellence
Socratic Seminar Materials for Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat
A Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call them with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. 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, this student-tested resource was created to include everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe... with very little preparation required on your end.
Product Includes:
• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom
• Engaging Introductory Activity for Conversation Building
• 5 Discussion Questions for each “Fishbowl” conversation
• “Fishbowl” Preparation Sheet
• Conversation Builder Prompts
• Observation Sheet
• Rubric
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Check out these great products to supplement your study of The Tell-Tale Heart:
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Anticipation Guide and Lesson Plan
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Creative Writing Assignment on Perspective
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Figurative Language Challenge Activity
⭐ Unreliable Narrator of The Tell-Tale Heart Lesson Plan
More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:
⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint
⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle
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The Raven Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials
By Language Arts Excellence
Socratic Seminar Materials for Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven
A Socratic Seminar (or a "Fish Bowl" Conversation as I like to call them with my students) is a higher order way of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. 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, this student-tested resource was created to include everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe... with very little preparation required on your end.
This product includes:
• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom
• Fun Introductory Lesson Plan on Academic Conversations
• 5 Discussion Questions for each “Fish Bowl”
• “Fish Bowl” Preparation Sheet
• Conversation Builder Prompts
• Observation Sheet
• Rubric
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Also, check out these great products by Language Arts Excellence to supplement your unit on The Raven:
⭐ The Raven ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ The Raven Figurative Language Challenge
⭐ The Raven Literature Guide
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