Middle School Reading Strategies Handouts

Transform reading into an enriching vocabulary-building experience with this engaging journal. Students will enhance their comprehension and critical thinking skills by exploring new words, discovering their meanings, and finding suitable synonyms.

What's Included:

• Vocabulary Journal Pages: A structured format for students to record new words, definitions, and synonyms.

This journal encourages active reading and promotes a deeper understanding of text.

Bonus Tip: Create a classroom word wall to display favorite or frequently used vocabulary words.

Donut Vocabulary - a graphic organizer that could be used in 2 ways.

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Need a great, easy-to-use reading log? This was successfully used for many years when we had a time slot cut out for a 30-minute reading time each day. Students earn points towards rewards such as homework passes, computer time, or have your students earn point each six weeks or quarter for a special movie day event.

Getting students excited about poetry and figurative language can be difficult. I find that putting it into terms of music often with popular songs makes the process more enjoyable for them and myself. This product contains a powerpoint with links to videos, worksheets which examine both figurative language and poetry, and most of is an interactive lesson that will have your students singing while they're learning.

Need visuals for identifying the author's point of view? Then this anchor chart is perfect for you. It showcases several strategies to determine the author's point of view of a text. I made them for my classroom and I also print an 8.5 x 11 page for each of my students to keep in their ELA folder to help with homework. I have included step-by-step instructions on how to print in two different anchor chart sizes.

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Perfect for learners who have IEP's requiring class notes, correctly completed examples, and graphic organizers.

Bundle and save with the All Things English Revising & Editing Workbook

I was tired of writing things on the board over and over again. I was tired of printing out pages that students threw away. I was also tired of answering questions that students could find for themselves. So I made a book to make sure I wouldn't have to anymore.

Over the course of 2 months, I thought of everything that I would have to teach, explain, write examples of, and print, and I put all my tips and tricks into ONE BOOK. I printed this out and spiral bound all the pages for each of my students. Every time my students ask me to repeat something, I point them to the book.

I also use this in my class for reference during specific lessons as well. It's a game changer! I save time and I save my sanity.

It's the MOST helpful for all the little pieces students need to know for all the stages of writing: brainstorming, pre-writing, paragraphs, citations, plagiarism, and much, much more.

WANT TO REVISE THIS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN? I've added the Word document for teachers to modify to fit their teaching style!

Sections:

• Revising & Editing
• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Writing
• Graphic Organizers & Notes
• Index

Key Features: ELA, English Language Arts, Writing Guide, Revising & Editing, Class Notes, Completed Examples, Graphic Organizers, IEP Accommodations, Teacher-Editable Word Document.

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Fun prepositional activity to get kids up and moving! Insert a map of your school campus, have kids illustrate their path, and travel the school as kids write sentences with prepositions that match their walk. Before teaching, use chairs and have students actively demonstrate prepositions: Stand beside the chair, go over the chair, in front of, behind...

This book tasting menue provides students with a structured way to explore different books and genres. Divided into three sections - Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert - students can engage with a variety of questions that prompt them to think critically about the books they're interested in.

Whether used individually or in group settings, this Book Tasting Menu encourages students to discover new books, share their thoughts with peers, and foster a deeper appreciation for reading.

This is fully editable on PowerPoint

I've been asked by many to create a document that encompasses lots of comprehension texts and questions, specifically related to science. Interdisciplinary approaches are becoming more popular, but it's not always easy to find texts that meet the needs of our curriculum!

This 73-page document includes 22 different texts directly linked to grade 6 science units; including biodiversity and protecting our planet, space and the solar system, air and flight, as well as grade 5 concepts including forces and structures and matter.

All except two texts come with comprehension questions.

These will allow you to explore texts in your LA reading blocks, and will allow your students to improve their comprehension. These texts are informational, or hybrid texts that will give your students rich, meaningful readings. They're printer-friendly, with no foolish fonts or babyish images.

In this collection, you'll find the following titles:

1. Les espèces menacées
2. Les niveaux de risque et l’UICN
3. Des animaux fascinants
4. Une deuxième vie
5. Le gaspillage alimentaire
6. Des choix réfléchis
7. L’air et la troposphère
8. L’ornithoptère
9. La montgolfière de Blanchard
10. Un bref historique - les frères Wright
11. Les changements de la matière
12. Les changements
13. Les forces
14. Les phénomènes naturelles et la force
15. Les machines simples
16. Les systèmes mécaniques
17. L’avantage mécanique
18. Le Titanic
19. Un pas de géant: Neil Armstrong
20. La station spatiale internationale
21. Notre système solaire
22. Terre: une combinaison parfaite

Hopefully this helps you find common ground in your language block, so you can move quicker through the science units you're expected to cover before year's end.

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

• 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
• Suitable for students in grades 5-8
• Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
• Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
• Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
• Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
• Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
• Improve written and verbal communication abilities
• Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!

This is a 55-page set of worksheets for the story "The Secret Garden" by Frances Burnett Hodgson.

This also includes a 4-page story test.

For each set of three chapters (C1-C3, C4-C6, ...), there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this novel study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* similes

* personification

* metaphors

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* symbols

* quotations

* indirect characterization

* connections

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* point of view

* letter writing

* w questions

* illustrations

* characters

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story elements

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* transformation

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the file.

Worksheets for novels and chapter books:

Katherine Applegate: The One and Only Ivan

John Boyne: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: The War That saved My Life

Sharon Creech: Walk Two Moons

Roald Dahl: Danny the Champion of the World

Kate DiCamillo: The Magician’s Elephant

Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol

Jean Craighead George: Julie of the Wolves

Kenneth Grahame: The Wind in the Willows

John Green: The Fault in Our Stars

John Green: Paper Towns

Madeleine L’Engle: A Wrinkle in Time

C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Lois Lowry: The Giver

Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins

R. J. Palacio: Wonder

Katherine Paterson: Bridge to Terabithia

Veronica Roth: Divergent

J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Louis Sachar: Holes

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Little Prince

Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage

This is a 2-page reading passage (informational newsletter) that gives information on the Desert Habitat.

This Desert Newsletter is a comprehensive and student-friendly nonfiction research newsletter designed to empower students with valuable resources for academic exploration.

Student-Centric Content: Recognizing the unique needs of students, our newsletter focuses on content that is not only academically rigorous but also accessible and engaging. We bridge the gap between complex research and student comprehension, making it easier for learners to incorporate information into their work.

It gives information on...

➡️ Location

➡️ Weather

➡️ Animals

➡️ Plants

➡️ Geography

Other individual habitat research newsletters can be purchased here:

-Grassland

-Arctic

-Forest

-Ocean

Or the BUNDLE --> here <--

Dive into the fascinating world of amphibians with this comprehensive introduction!  This FREEBIE provides an engaging reading passage that covers key topics like the characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproduction of amphibians.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this resource offers a glimpse into the full unit study.  It’s an ideal tool for teachers looking to enhance their science lessons with high-quality, content-rich materials.

What’s Included?

• 20 Bookmarks, each featuring a critical reading skill or strategy for grades 3 - 8:

  • Main Idea & Supporting Details
  • Summarizing
  • Making Inferences
  • Context Clues
  • Identifying Theme
  • and many more!

Why You'll Love This Resource

• Student-Friendly Format: Each bookmark simplifies complex skills into bite-sized, actionable steps.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for guided reading groups, independent practice, or homework aids.
• Aligned with Curriculum Standards: Helps reinforce essential reading skills aligned with Common Core and other standards.
• Durable and Reusable: Print, laminate, and reuse for years!

Enhance your students reading experience with these vibrant and adorable Monster Bookmarks pack. These cute and fun printable bookmarks will be the perfect Back to School or End of Year gift for your students. This printable pack includes 10 unique bookmarks, each featuring an adorable monster and an inspiring quote. These colorful bookmarks can be printed and laminated, making them durable and perfect for use as rewards, classroom incentives, or gifts for the first or last day of school. Teachers can use these monster bookmarks to encourage reading engagement and provide a fun visual aid during reading activities. The captivating quotes like Reading with monsters is monstrously fun! and Join the monster reading club and embark on extraordinary journeys will spark enthusiasm and curiosity among students. Give your students a whimsical companion as they dive into the pages of their favorite books and discover the joy of reading with these delightful monster bookmarks.

You can use these Monster bookmarks in your classroom in various ways:

1. Reading Incentives: Use bookmarks as rewards or incentives for students who reach reading goals, complete book reports, or participate in reading challenges.
2. Guided Reading: Provide bookmarks to students during guided reading sessions to help them keep track of their progress, mark important pages, or jot down notes and questions.
3. Reading Comprehension: Encourage students to use bookmarks to mark passages they find interesting, confusing, or important for discussions and comprehension activities.
4. Independent Reading: Encourage students to personalize their bookmarks and use them during independent reading time to keep their place in the book and track their reading progress.
5. Book Clubs or Literature Circles: Use bookmarks as discussion prompts or conversation starters during book club meetings or literature circle discussions.
6. Book Reviews: Have students design bookmarks with their own book reviews or recommendations to share with their peers.
7. Library Organization: Use bookmarks to categorize books in the classroom library or to mark specific genres, themes, or reading levels.

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Teaching PROPAGANDA does not have to be challenging or boring. Get your students engaged and excited to analyze and breakdown commercials and speeches . This PROPAGANDA [TASK CARDS, WORKSHEETS, and PROJECTS] resource provides 22 TYPES OF PROPAGANDA with 2 questions each. Plus, there are 2 TYPES OF HANDOUTS AND 22 WORKSHEETS. There are 2 AMAZING PROJECTS and black and white versions.

It has *AWESOME, HIGHLY ENGAGING Projects, *22 WORKSHEETS, *EDITABLE for TEACHER PERSONALIZATION, *INCLUDES WORKBOOK COVER AND PAGES, *GREAT FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. Students will be able to navigate texts and commercials. Check it out!

This resource includes:

1. 22 PROPAGANDA TYPES

2. 22 worksheets

3. SUGGESTED TEACHER IDEAS

4. EDITABLE for Teacher Personalization

5. 44 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

6. 44 TASK CARDS

7. WORKBOOK FORMAT INCLUDED

8. 2 ENGAGING PROJECTS and more to make your classroom GREAT!

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Do you have literacy buddies with a younger class? Do you sometimes find your students off topic when they should be reading? Want to make life easier for yourself...and your buddy teacher? This package is for you.

This Literacy Buddy Handbook has been classroom tested and worked very well with my grade 6 class, working with a grade 3 class.

Common Core standards listed for grade 4, also meet standards for grades 5 and 6.

Included is:

* expectation sheet,

*questions to for students to ask their buddies,

* graphics reminders,

* reading log.

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The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 pushed the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. This lesson will have students critically examine the complex relationship between the United States and Cuba that led to this climatic point in history. Students will delve deeper into this conflict by analyzing the differing points of view and perspectives concerning the events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis through the study of three sources of information.

This resource is a perfect lesson for students to work independently, or for a substitute to teach!

This lesson includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Reading: ‘On the Brink- From the Bay of Pigs to the Cuban Missile Crisis’
• 44 min Documentary film ‘Fidel Castro Declassified’
• 2 page set of 7 questions (analysis and comprehension)
• Venn Diagram
• American history textbook version

If you liked this lesson see other related ‘Cold War’ lessons here:

• Hot War Turns into the Cold War
• The Cold War and Vietnam
• Cold War Unit Review & Assessment
• The Korean War: A Critical Reading Activity
• Protest Movements of the 1960's: E-Chapter Textbook Project

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Reading The Red Badge of Courage? Looking for resources that pertain to the novel? This bundle is for you. It includes Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes, a flip book study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and an introduction power point to help your students stay engaged from beginning to the end of the novel. Each of these products are available individually, but you save time and money by buying them as a bundle.

The Red Badge of Courage Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Flipbook Study Guide ensure your students are keeping track with key ideas and details of the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand characterization and character development.

The Red Badge of Courage Graphic Organizers Ensure your students are keeping track of the Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

The Red Badge of Courage Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

Need visuals for comparing and contrasting ideas or texts? Then this anchor chart is perfect for you. It showcases several strategies to compare and contrast a text or an idea. I made them for my classroom and I also print an 8.5 x 11 page for each of my students to keep in their ELA folder to help with homework. I have included step-by-step instructions on how to print in two different anchor chart sizes.

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