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Taking Notes for Understanding - Teaching Strategies Templates Practice

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Teach taking notes to improve reading comprehension, retention, and writing organization! What you get in this step-by-step complete packet of resources:Self Pre-assessment for studentsIntroduction—Why Take Notes; How to Take Notes; Formats for

Subjects:

Study Skills, Reading Strategies, For All Subjects

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.8

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Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

$7.50

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George vs George Engaging Activities for Close Reading & Writing

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

A variety of activities for close reading; skills lessons; and creative writing for George vs. George to keep students engaged! Designed to challenge thinking but also to support understanding for students. What you get:Chapter by Chapter

Subjects:

U.S. History, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

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What Country Is This? Short Geography, History, Economics Readings CCSS 6-8

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Expand students' global knowledge with high-interest paragraphs that engage students with fascinating facts! No prep for bell work or many more uses. What you get:25 one-page handouts. Countries featured are those students may not be familiar

Subjects:

Geography, Economics , Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

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Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Fritz: Reading Guide, Vocab, Projects, Quiz

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Complete guide packed with choices to keep students engaged. Bring the drama of the Constitutional Convention to life! Enrich students' appreciation of an amazing document and the feat required to produce it. What you get: Skills include central

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$5.00

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Biography Research Report Project Step-by-Step Any Subject

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

A biography research project for independent writers AND students who struggle! For any subject, a cross-curricular project, Black History Month, or Women's History Month. What you get in this complete 25 page resource designed for student

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas, Black History Month

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

$5.75

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Medieval Close Reading Passages, Questions, Vocabulary for Crispin or Any Unit

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Bring the Middle Ages alive with these six expository nonfiction handouts! Expands your textbook or offers a great supplement for Crispin: The Cross of Lead, any medieval novel, or a SS/ELA cross-curricular unit. What you get:Six 2-page readings

Subjects:

Middle Ages, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$5.95

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A Christmas Memory Capote CCSS Questions, Vocab, Personal Narrative Activity

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

A complete packet with many extras for this beloved short story. NOTE: the story is copyrighted and NOT included but is available online. What you get:Matching review of literary terms used in the questions.In-depth literal and critical analysis

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

$5.95

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I Have a Dream Speech Handout to Support Analysis and Close Reading

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Help all of your students easily understand and appreciate the rich ideas and words of this influential speech by Marting Luther King, Jr.! The speech is presented in sections for close reading, with each section followed by engaging, illustrated

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

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Editing Paragraphs Using Book Reviews Punctuation Practice

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Unique editing practice passages teach grammar in context and engage students! Correct the errors and learn about great books. What you get:Optional chart of five Proofreader Marks for students to use to correct 2-3 sentences. A Sample Passage

Subjects:

Reading, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Assessment, Task Cards, Lesson

$3.95

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Literary Terms Glossary of 62 Definitions, Examples, Quizzes 6-10

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

A handy mini-dictionary of literary terms for a class set, a center, or students' personal reference copies. What you get:62 definitions with many examples and illustrations.3 vocabulary worksheets for practice or assessment of the literary terms:

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

$4.00

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I Am Poem Favorite Things W3d Extended Prompts Decorated Papers

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Creative favorite things I Am Poem is perfect for Getting to Know You (beginning of year), Looking Back (end of year), or for upper grades Valentine's Day (things students LOVE ♥). Great for Poetry Month, a class switch, or a creative writing piece

Subjects:

Back to School, Valentine's Day, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

$3.95

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All About Me: Self-Introduction Essay 5-9 Outline, Sample, Rubric

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Get acquainted with students as unique indivduals and introduce the 5-paragraph essay structure! If used at the start of the year, it provides an early assessment of skills and a model for future essays on any topic in any subject. An easy topic

Subjects:

Writing-Essays, Back to School

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Lesson

$3.25

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Editing Paragraphs Using Book Reviews - School Year Titles 4-8

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Unique editing practice passages teach grammar in context and improve students' skills! A dozen short paragraphs are reviews of 4-star titles related to coping with the ups and downs of school, from starting a new school to bullies. Many are laugh

Subjects:

Grammar, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Task Cards

$4.50

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Country Report 6-9 Guided Analysis Using the CIA World Factbook Website

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Analyzing why many nations are so poor is an eye-opener for middle school students! Students dig deeper than simply reporting statistics. The support given in this country report lesson makes the complex causes of extremes around the globe

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.2d, WHST.6-8.2f, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.6, WHST.6-8.7, WHST.6-8.9

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All About Me Project Newspaper Front Page Autobiography 4-8

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Unique All About Me project for upper grades in newspaper front page format. Uses and explains newspaper terms. Back to school get to know you, end of school looking back, or any time. Great bulletin board, peer share and memento for kids to save.

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Back to School, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

$3.50

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Paragraph Writing Guide with Models All Subjects -- Skills Plus Learning Content

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Want students to write more often for critical thinking and to produce higher quality writing? This writing-to-learn guide is the answer. Nine types of short paragraphs, such as compare/contrast, help students to use content vocabulary and dig

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

$5.95

Digital Download PDF (1.91 MB)

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Winter Holidays Around the World Report 6-8: Christmas and MORE

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Researching fascinating northern hemisphere winter festivals around the world keeps middle school students involved before the winter break and meets CCSS for informative/explanatory text. Dozens of topics. Optional fun, easy to make booklet

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Research, Projects

$4.75

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Editing Passages Using Book Reviews BUNDLE Full Year of 100 Passages

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Editing practice to correct for punctuation and learn about interesting books! Over 100 short paragraphs about books, organized by season, will capture student interest, improve writing and editing skills, and teach punctuation rules in context.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Task Cards, Centers

$28.95

$15.75

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The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz: Creative Guide for Westward Movement Novel

By AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Complete guide for close reading that provides options for differentiation to help all students appreciate the pioneer life in 1784! What you get in this 58 page packet: Chapter Questions. (See the Preview for a full-page sample.) Literal and

Subjects:

U.S. History, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles

$5.50

Digital Download PDF (3.20 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've taught social studies, ELA, and Title I reading in grades 6-11 in a rural reservation school; in a large urban district; and in a small charter school, with over 30 years experience.

MY TEACHING STYLE

When they read and write about it, they understand.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Celebrate Literacy Award from the Tucson Area Reading Council, a chapter of the International Reading Association. Middle Level Educator of the Year from the Southern Arizona Middle Level Association awarded by my school district.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A.in History/Secondary Ed.; M.Ed. in K-12 Reading Education; Arizona Highly Qualified in Language Arts, 5-8; Arizona certified Reading Specialist.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Check out my Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/debbikapp/azsunset-literacy-4-12/ Send me a Q/A if you'd like to be added as a pinner! I am married and the mom of two grown kids. We recently moved from my beloved Arizona to beautiful Oregon to be near grandkids. I still love Arizona so I'm keeping AZSunset ;) Send questions or issues via Q/A on the product page or feel free to email me: dkappaz@comcast.net. Thanks for looking! Debbi Kapp

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SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, ELA Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Economics , Study Skills, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month