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Common Core RL.6.1 research
September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8
September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Myths and Legends Research Project | Unit Project for Myths
Myths and Legends are a great way to connect literature to history and other cultures. Take your lessons on myths and legends to a higher level with this Myths and Legends Research Project. Engage your students in digging deeper into myths and legends with this group research project. This guided research activity will lead your students from brainstorming through the final presentation. Using assigned roles in the group, each student will have a role and responsibilities in the project. Student
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4th - 7th
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ESSAYS: How to Write Them: A Literary Analysis of a Character Trait
Your complete guide for writing essays and paragraphs.This writing resource has 70 pages of examples, handouts, and how-tos for:thesis statementstopic sentenceshooksevidenceelaboration/analysistransitionsconclusionsThis is a how-to for writing stand-alone paragraphs and complete essays for students in grades 5–10.It also includes:TBEAR definitions, breakdown, and color codingteaching timelineanchor essay and text for the story, "The Emperor and His New Clothes."frames for new conceptsUnderstand
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4th - 10th, Higher Education
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Black History: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander: Bundle
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander is a powerful picture book for students of any age that has won the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor medal. Pre-reading, vocabulary, figurative language, questions, prefixes, roots, suffixes, research journal, and which page speaks to me worksheet are all included in these products. These activities are perfect for older students and can be used in a literacy center or whole class. Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities
Grades:
4th - 8th
THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
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5th - 9th
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Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)
**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
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5th - 6th
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ELA Intervention/ELL Unit Study: México (Full Unit)
This resource is an engaging educational resource focused on México, with a special emphasis on the phonics patterns of 'oi' and 'oy'. Created by Palabras Poderosas, this material is designed to enhance the educational journey with effective and captivating teaching materials.Key Features:Engaging Introduction: The resource begins with an overview of México and sets the phonics focus on 'oi' and 'oy', making it an ideal tool for linguistic development.Comprehensive Resource Description: Detailed
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education
BibNotes! - Research & Citation Notecards
CITE WHILE YOU WRITE!
These note cards will come in handy when students are taking notes and citing multiple sources. The Bibliography Card includes all of the information needed for in-text citations and/or a Work Cited Page.
Print double-sided with the research notes on the front and the citation notes on the back. Having everything in one place makes it easy for students to cite sources while taking notes. Note cards can be organized into categories as students create outlines and write es
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3rd - 10th
CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned
Students learn about China's limit on the number of children a family may have as they read Chu Ju's experiences in this fascinating novel by Gloria Whelan. Whelan's interesting characters and startling events are enfolded as students read about China in the 21st Century. I divided the book into four equal sections of three chapters each. Included in this unit are:- Cover page for students to fill in with information about the book itself, historical information, and a small word search;- Rea
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology Research Project
This research project accompanies the class reading of Percy Jackson's Lightning Thief, but could easily be adapted to stand alone. Students will research one Greek god or goddess. Create 'Fakebook' page for their chosen god/goddess, create a presentation and present to the class. This project has everything you need to get started. Standards listed in project are 6th grade but could easily be changed to surrounding grades.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Quick Literature Study
This literature study is short and sweet, just like the novel. It asks students to extend the metaphorical story of Jonathan into real world aspects. There are questions for Part One, Part Two and Part Three that can be differentiated based on student ability - these differentiation strategies are outlined in the lesson plans. As a final project, students are asked to find parallels between the novel and ideas, other documents or biographies. To do this, students must conduct outside research
Grades:
6th - 9th
Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
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5th - 10th
Also included in: WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit
Gary Paulsen takes the reader through a young girl's confrontation with a recurring dream in this novel. I have broken the novel into three parts. Included in this unit:- Focus Questions for every chapter. There are direct questions, True/False and validate with a quote, cause/effect multiple choice, and put into correct sequence. - Word Study worksheets for each of the three parts (A, B, C) including spelling ladders and glossaries for students to complete.- A Word Search page.- Writing
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5th - 8th
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Success with English: Zoo Teaching Resources
The short story Zoo is a science fiction written by Edward Hoch. The story is found in the HMH Into Literature textbook. It is also found online. This unit provides teachers with engaging and informative resources to teach the story. Teaching Resources The resources in the unit include:1. Analyzing the Text (Questions and answers to analyze the story)2. Story Mountains (Graphic organizers to map the plot and summarize the story)3. Compare and Contrast Organizer (A graphic organizer to compare Pr
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6th - 8th
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Citando MLA
**ACTUALIZADO** Incluye un organizador gráfico para que tus estudiantes puedan organizarse cuando usan la estrategia RRCER.Un recurso donde puedes ensenar a tus ninos como citar usando el estilo de MLA.**"UPDATED** Includes a graphic organizer in Spanish where your students can organize themselves while using the RACES strategy.A resource in Spanish where you can teach your students how to use the MLA style to directly cite from a text.
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5th - 8th
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Narrative Performance Task - Young Wonders
Young Wonders Narrative Performance Task is guaranteed to engage your students in meaningful ways and inspire them to write and think critically about what they read. This task is aligned beautifully with common core standards and will give your students the opportunity to successfully achieve Common Core Standards.
In this performance task, students will be learning about young people who, because of their actions, are considered to be “wonders”. Before students write a narrative abou
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5th - 8th
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Characters Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing characters to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about characters in 4 different ways: characters in other media, characters relating to real life, more complicated elements of developing characters across literature, and connections to literary characters in scie
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Characters Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology: 12 Olympians and more
This resource aligns with my study on Greek Mythology Unit, covering the 12 Olympians and some minor Dieties, along with corresponding myths. While there are many resources online, I found that most are not as clean, or child-friendly as I would like. Therefore, I have taken the Greek Myths and made it more appropriate for students.Included are the myths of ZeusHeraHadesPersephoneDemeterPoseidonApolloArtemisAresAthenaDionysusHermesHephestusAphroditeHestia*Now includes DOK Level 1 -4 Questions
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6th - 10th
Birth of Jesus - Christmas Nativity
I couldn't let another year go by without creating materials celebrating the birth of the Savior.Birth of Jesus - Christmas Nativity - Pictures are included to help your child tell the story of Jesus’ Birth and Nativity visually. Children who prefer writing or speaking can tell the story using their words.Of course, children can use both words and pictures to tell someone else the true story of Jesus’ birth. 30+ pages of activity sheets.In addition to studying the story of Jesus' birth, kids wil
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Birth of Jesus Christmas Bundle
Plot Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing plot to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about plot in 4 different ways: plot in other media, plot relating to real life, more complicated elements of plot across literature, and connections to literary plots in science and social studies content.Check out the P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying and Analyzing Plot Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Setting Real-World Connection and Research Prompts
Looking for an enrichment activity to provide students with extra challenge and depth in your lit elements unit? Use these prompts to have students choose a short assignment that takes their practice with analyzing setting to the next level! 8 different prompts have students think about setting in 4 different ways: setting in other media, setting relating to real life, more complicated elements of setting across literature, and connections to literary settings in science and social studies conte
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Identifying Literary Elements Intervention and Enrichment BUNDLE
Famous Poet Research Project & Presentation
This famous poet research project bundle pack includes a brainstorming activity and research graphic organizer for five famous poets. It also includes a final presentation and project rubric. Students select one of the five famous poets including: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, and Emily Bronte to research. Over several days, students will gather information from a variety of sources. Using the attached activities, they will brainstorm and take n
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3rd - 8th
Counting by 7s & Rain Reign: A Comparison
Two great novels, two talented authors, two best-selling books, two strong characters with diagnoses... Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin have A LOT in common! Created as an independent study, this guide can be used for single students or for an entire class!In this comparison study, students will compare and contrast the plots of the novels, the two main characters, the two diagnoses of the main characters, and perspectives on current research involving gif
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5th - 8th
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