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Extinct Titanboa Spooky Science & ELA Packet: CCSS Aligned for Grades 4-6
By TooBookedUp
Ssss-slide into the prehistoric world with this "Titanoboa Spooky Science & ELA Packet" for grades 4-6! Get ready for your students to be totally wrapped up in this "fang-tastic" resource that combines STEM and ELA skills. Perfect for spooky season or a year-round unit on ancient creatures, this packet will have your students slithering through CCSS-aligned reading comprehension, vocabulary, and science activities. Let them explore the largest snake to ever exist, Titanoboa, as they learn about cause and effect, fossils, and more!
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Get ready for your students to be totally wrapped up in this fun, engaging, and educational resource. Add it to your cart today!
Essay Prompt and Outline Sheet with articles
By Educate and Create
This includes two Articles "The History of Narcissistic
Personality Disorder" and "Selfies, Facebook, and Narcissism: What's the Link? Exploring the link between Facebook and Narcissism" plus a graph titled "College Students' Narcissistic Personality Inventory Scores 1982-2006" . After reading these two articles students are given a prompt for an expository essay on narcissism. There is also an outline sheet included for students to use in order to help them organize their essay. Plus a rubric for easy grading of final essay.
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Julius Caesar PRE-READING HANDOUT: A History of the Roman Republic | Shakespeare
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This 4-page pre-reading handout provides students with important background information for understanding William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. This resource includes a two-page handout on the history of the Roman Republic. The resource also included is a comprehension check and answer key so that teachers can assess whether students have understood important details from the handout.
Learning about the history of the Roman Republic will provide students with the contextual information necessary for understanding certain lines in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. You could have students read this handout for homework before starting the play; or you could have students read the handout aloud together in class before giving them the comprehension check worksheet.
If you like this pre-reading handout, you'll definitely want to check out my 160-page Complete Teaching Unit on Julius Caesar. The complete unit features colorful and engaging worksheets on every scene in Shakespeare's play. Because the complete unit is both professionally designed and academically rigorous, it is especially well-suited for courses like Honors English and AP Lang.
Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching this complex play. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And don't forget to check out the Complete Teaching Unit on Julius Caesar....
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Cause and Effect Practice Handouts Grades 7-12
By Beth Hammett
Complete set of 7 graphic organizers for cause and effect writings. Easy to use and follow, and comes with: Cause and Effect Relationship Word Chart Cause and Effect Topics Sheet Categories: Arts, Humanities, Music, Education, STEM 7 different Graphic Organizers to Xerox Writing Tips Writing Challenges Reinforces fact based writing, cause and effect relationship words, planning stage, working with writing process, and peer workshopping. Critical thinking skills needed! Great for ELA and STEM connections, AP, charter, ESL, GT, dual credit, and homeschool students.
A Conversation with Winston Churchill - History / Socials
By Mark Holmes
Engage Your Students in a Conversation with History: A Unique AI-Powered Interview with Winston Churchill
Bring history to life with this innovative resource! This simulated interview, powered by artificial intelligence, offers a unique and engaging way for your students to explore the life, legacy, and complexities of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures: Winston Churchill.
What's Included:
12 Poignant Interview Questions: Covering key events and themes from Churchill's life, including his early military experiences, political career, leadership during World War II, and views on the Cold War.
Project & Assignment Ideas: Historical analysis, research, creative & analytical Projects.
Churchill's Thoughtful Responses: Crafted using historical accuracy and cutting-edge AI technology to emulate Churchill's characteristic wit, eloquence, and strong opinions.
Benefits:
Perfect for history, social studies, government, and language arts classrooms
Go beyond textbooks and lectures! This resource offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage your students with history and delve deeper into the life and times of Winston Churchill. The use of AI adds a modern twist and sparks curiosity about the evolving role of technology in education.
Spark lively classroom discussions and ignite your students' curiosity about the past and the future!
Aligning with Learning Objectives:
While specific standards might vary depending on your state or country, here's how this resource aligns with common learning objectives found in frameworks like Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
Analyzing Text Structure and Author's Purpose: Students will analyze how the interview format structures information and how Churchill's responses reveal his perspectives and purpose in conveying his experiences. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6, TEKS 8.6.B)
Evaluating Arguments and Evidence: Students will evaluate the historical accuracy of Churchill's statements and the evidence he provides to support his views. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.8, TEKS 8.16.A)
Integrating and Evaluating Multiple Sources: The interview can be used alongside other historical texts and materials to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Churchill and his era. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, TEKS 8.22.C)
Writing:
Writing Arguments: Students can use the interview as a springboard to write argumentative essays, taking a stance on Churchill's actions or the historical events discussed. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.1, TEKS 8.21.A)
Research and Inquiry: The interview can inspire students to conduct further research on Churchill, World War II, or other related topics. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.7, TEKS 8.19.B)
Speaking and Listening:
Comprehension and Collaboration: Students can engage in discussions about the interview, sharing their interpretations and perspectives while actively listening to their peers. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, TEKS 8.24.A)
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Students can present their research findings or arguments based on the interview, using evidence to support their claims. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, TEKS 8.25.B)
Roberta Edwards "Who Was George Washington?" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 53-page set of worksheets for the book "Who Was George Washington?" by Roberta Edwards. This includes a four-page story test. There are three worksheets for each chapter: * comprehension questions * vocabulary * story analysis Also, there are twenty-six worksheets at the end: * story review * language skills * story reflection * review activity * cause and effect * compare and contrast * W questions * illustrations * book design * news report * critical thinking * inferences * summaries * transformation * interviews * word search * crossword puzzle * story test (four pages) There is also an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series: * What Is the Declaration of Independence? * What Was the Boston Tea Party? * What Was Pearl Harbor? * What Was Pompeii? * What Was the Underground Railroad? * Where Are the Galapagos Islands? * Where Is the Amazon? * Where Is the Grand Canyon? * Where Is the Great Wall? * Where Is Mount Everest? * Who Is Barack Obama? * Who Was Albert Einstein? * Who Was Amelia Earhart? * Who Was Anne Frank? * Who Was Ben Franklin? * Who Was Charles Darwin? * Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt? * Who Was Gandhi? * Who Was George Washington? * Who Was Harriet Tubman? * Who Was Helen Keller? * Who Was Isaac Newton? * Who Was Jackie Robinson? * Who Was Jacques Cousteau? * Who Was John F. Kennedy? * Who Was King Tut? * Who Was Leonardo da Vinci? * Who Was Louis Armstrong? * Who Was Marie Curie? * Who Was Mark Twain? * Who Was Nelson Mandela? * Who Was Roald Dahl? * Who Was Rosa Parks? * Who Was Sally Ride? * Who Was Seabiscuit? * Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? * Who Was William Shakespeare? * Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? * Who Were The Beatles?
Misty Copeland Body Biography Research Poster + Reading Passage + Art
By Veronica Reyes
Get ready for an exciting adventure in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle!
Embark on a journey through the captivating life of Misty Copeland, the groundbreaking ballet dancer, with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passage. Bursting with fascinating facts, inspiring anecdotes, and colorful illustrations, this passage invites students to discover Misty Copeland's remarkable story, providing essential research material for the poster project.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Then, dive into creativity with our Body Biography Poster - a 12-piece collaborative masterpiece! Students color, assemble, and fill in the details, choosing between lined or unlined boxes to suit their style. As they craft their poster, they'll uncover Misty Copeland's passion, perseverance, and trailblazing spirit, celebrating her groundbreaking achievements in the world of dance.
Once done, proudly display their work in the hallway, on bulletin boards, or as door decorations, showcasing their hard work and inspiring others to follow their dreams!
It's the perfect blend of fun and learning for grades 1-6 - guaranteed to make every lesson about Misty Copeland unforgettable!
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I HAVE A DREAM" [TEXT]
By Richard B Williams
This MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR's "I HAVE A DREAM" product provides students a chance to experience what happens when we fight for the betterment of everyone. This SPEECH allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about fighting for our rights. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" Speech before a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington, remains one of the most famous speeches in history. Weaving in references to the country’s Founding Fathers and the Bible, King used universal themes to depict the struggles of African Americans before closing with an improvised riff on his dreams of equality. The eloquent speech was immediately recognized as a highlight of the successful protest, and has endured as one of the signature moments of the civil rights movement.
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for standing up for equality and what you believe is right.
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1. A Colored Version of the text
2. A Black & White Version of the text.
3. An Audio Version of the text.
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Elementary ELA Annotation Non Fiction Informational Text Marking AVID Strategy
By Ciandra Salhab
Enhance Reading Comprehension with our Informational Text Marking Handout!
Empower your students to excel in reading comprehension with our engaging and effective Informational Text Marking Handout! This must-have AVID resource is designed to boost student understanding through strategic text annotation right at their desks. Your students will love this!
This handout is a game changer for educators seeking to improve literacy skills. By providing a structured approach to text annotation, students learn to identify key details, make connections, and deepen their comprehension effortlessly.
Key Features:
✨ Clear and Concise Design: This handout is hands-on-practice visually appealing and easy to use, making it accessible for all students.
✨ Promotes Active Learning: Encourages students to interact with texts actively, leading to improved retention and analysis.
✨ Supports Differentiation: Suitable for various grade levels and subject areas, promoting inclusivity and adaptability.
✨ Fosters Critical Thinking: Students develop critical thinking skills by engaging in purposeful text annotation.
✨Black and white & color versions
✨ English and Spanish versions included
Why Choose This Handout?
☑ Reading Comprehension Tools: Enhance students’ comprehension skills with a proven method that supports academic success.
☑ Teacher-Tested: Developed by experienced educators, ensuring practicality and effectiveness in the classroom.
☑ Engaging Resource: Captivate students’ interest in reading and analyzing texts with our interactive handout.
☑ Ideal for implementing AVID strategies daily in your classroom and setting up testing strategies and routines in your classroom.
Transform your classroom into a hub of active learning and literacy development! Download the Informational Text Marking Handout today and witness the positive impact on your students’ reading comprehension skills. Let’s empower students to become confident, strategic readers—one annotation at a time!
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The Ku Klux Klan: Comparing the Past To Today
By Sarah Austin
This highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentation will have students examine; the underlying roots from which the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to exist in America, the organization's primary tactics of using intimidation & fear in fighting against social equality, and why many poor whites were recruited to join the KKK organization. Students will delve deeper by comparing the circumstances and social conditions of two former KKK leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).
Class discussion, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire lesson.
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Vaping - Comprehension Task for Yr 7, 8 & 9
By teachingtheteens
A reading comprehension tasks which focuses on the current issue of vaping. An informative text on a topic interesting to teens and tweens has been used to engage them in their learning whilst developing comprehension skills. Questions range from easy to hard and uses cognitive verbs from the Australian Curriculum. This encourages students to go beyond the retrieval and comprehension stages and into analysis and knowledge utilisation.
Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers-Annotating Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
By Amanda Robinson
Since the Pandemic, so much has gone digital, including testing--both campus and state testing. If your campus and/or state has made the switch to online testing, and you are looking for strategies to help your students adapt their annotating strategies, these graphic organizers can help!
This product includes graphic organizers for poetry (TPCASTT format) and text (can be used for fiction or informational) and is designed to be a gradual release model:
What You Get
-This can be customized to add personal teacher tips or specific classroom annotation symbols or Signposts
-Graphic Organizers can also be printed by the teacher in a poster size as a classroom anchor chart.
Extinct Megalodon Spooky Science & ELA Packet: CCSS Aligned for Grades 4-6
By TooBookedUp
Dive deep into the prehistoric oceans with this "Megalodon Spooky Science & ELA Packet" for grades 4-6! Perfect for shark-loving students and those who want to sink their teeth into both STEM and ELA skills, this resource will make a "jawsome" addition to your classroom! Whether you’re circling around spooky season or just want a fun, engaging study on the world’s most famous ancient predator, this packet will leave your students hooked all year long!
This interdisciplinary resource is packed with shark-tastic activities that are CCSS-aligned and can be used to boost reading comprehension, critical thinking, and science knowledge. Your students will explore the monstrous Megalodon, an apex predator of the ancient seas, while sharpening their skills in key areas like cause and effect, main idea, and evidence-based answers.
What’s Inside This Fin-tastic Packet:
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
Don’t miss out on this "jaws-dropping" resource! It’s sure to make a splash in your classroom and keep your students hungry for more learning!
Grab your copy of the Megalodon Spooky Science & ELA Packet today and get ready to watch your students swim through CCSS-aligned activities with enthusiasm!
Declaration of Independence- Close Reading
By Educate and Create
A close reading activity of the Declaration of Independence which asks students to cite textual evidence to evaluate author's purpose, persuasive techniques, and literary devices. Good for any ELA or History class.
*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.
St. Patrick's Day My Pot o' Gold Character Traits Activity
By Beth Hammett
Introduce character traits to students then tie the concepts to real life with this pot o' gold activity. Students choose one character trait to define each of their classmates. Then, they write the character traits on gold coins, cut and paste onto peers' pot o' gold. Informative writing activity that reinforces using examples for fact-based essays. Includes: Easy to follow directions with optional age-based activities Pot o' Gold Coins handout Character Trait Sheet Follow-up writing activities Fun, engaging activity for elementary students who need introductions or reinforcement in working with character traits and fact-based writing.
Free Malala Background & Assignments. English, Francais, Espanol, 普通话 4-6
By Mark Holmes
Empower your students with the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who bravely stood up for education and became a global advocate for girls' rights.
This resource provides a brief biography of Malala in four languages (French, English, Chinese, and Spanish) and offers a variety of engaging assignments and projects suitable for grades 4-6.
What's included:
10 Engaging Projects for Grades 4-6 Inspired by Malala:
Activities range from research and analysis to creative expression and taking action, encouraging students to connect with Malala's story and become advocates for change.
How to use this resource:
Introduce your students to Malala's story using the provided biographies in their preferred language.
Choose from the suggested projects based on your students' interests and learning objectives.
Adapt and modify the activities to fit your classroom needs and curriculum.
Encourage discussion and reflection on the importance of education, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.
This resource is perfect for:
Social studies lessons on human rights, global issues, and influential figures.
Language arts activities focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling.
Character education initiatives promoting courage, perseverance, and social responsibility.
Download this free resource today and inspire your students with the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai!
Stephanie Sabol "Where Is Our Solar System?" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 58-page set of worksheets for the book "Where Is Our Solar System?" by Stephanie Sabol.
This includes a four-page story test.
For each chapter, there are three worksheets:
* comprehension questions
* vocabulary
* story analysis
Also, there are twenty-five worksheets at the end:
* story review
* language skills
* story reflection
* review activity
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* W questions
* illustrations
* book design
* news report
* critical thinking
* inferences
* summaries
* transformation
* interviews
* word search
* crossword puzzle
* story test (four pages)
Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.
Worksheets for the “Who Was…?” series:
* What Is the Declaration of Independence?
* What Was the Boston Tea Party?
* What Was Pearl Harbor?
* What Was Pompeii?
* What Was the Underground Railroad?
* What Were the Twin Towers?
* Where Are the Galapagos Islands?
* Where Is Our Solar System
* Where Is the Amazon?
* Where Is the Grand Canyon?
* Where Is the Great Wall?
* Where Is Mount Everest?
* Who Is Barack Obama?
* Who Was Albert Einstein?
* Who Was Amelia Earhart?
* Who Was Anne Frank?
* Who Was Babe Ruth?
* Who Was Ben Franklin?
* Who Was Charles Darwin?
* Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
* Who Was Gandhi?
* Who Was Harriet Tubman?
* Who Was Helen Keller?
* Who Was Isaac Newton?
* Who Was Jackie Robinson?
* Who Was Jacques Cousteau?
* Who Was John F. Kennedy?
* Who Was King Tut?
* Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?
* Who Was Louis Armstrong?
* Who Was Marie Curie?
* Who Was Mark Twain?
* Who Was Nelson Mandela?
* Who Was Roald Dahl?
* Who Was Rosa Parks?
* Who Was Sally Ride?
* Who Was Seabiscuit?
* Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
* Who Was William Shakespeare?
* Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
* Who Were The Beatles?
Misty Copeland Biography & Reading Comprehension Activity | Research Project
By Veronica Reyes
⭐️ Are you looking to ramp up your research projects? ⭐️
This is a reading passage about Misty Copeland as an African American Artist and Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month or Women's History Month.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Information on...
➡️ Early Life
➡️ Career
➡️ Interesting Facts
➡️ Artistic Contributions
Use with our corresponding research trifold report: --> HERE <--
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FINDING ARGUMENTS [Analyzing Arguments]
By Richard B Williams
The Argument Document: Analyzing Arguments product is a wonderful for students to breakdown an article or document for analysis. This product can be used as a Workbook packet. It has 6 Worksheet pages, Suggested Uses, 2+ types of worksheets: 2 Argumentation Chart with black & White versions. High school students get to practice identifying claims and textual evidence to write an Argumentative Essay. Check it out!
In this product:
1. Suggested Uses
2. 4+ Types of Worksheets
3. Workbook format provided
4. Black and white version and more to make your classroom GREAT!
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Brain Chemicals for Wellbeing - Comprehension
By teachingtheteens
A reading comprehension tasks which focuses on the role that chemicals in the brain play in wellbeing. Teens will be engaged in this informative text as the topic is relevant yet allows for the development of comprehension skills. Questions range from easy to hard and incorporates cognitive verbs from the Australian Curriculum. This encourages students to go beyond the retrieval and comprehension stages and into analysis and knowledge utilisation. Available as either a print or electronic task in Google Slides and Forms.