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Middle school Back to School literature assessments
Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline and
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
End of the Year Activities Summer Coloring Pages Sheets Last Week of School Art
Entire Year of Self Portraits Bundle for Upper Elementary! CURRENTLY 85% OFF! What's Included: Each seasonal resource in this bundle includes drawing instructions, a themed reading comprehension passage with annotations, a self-portrait template / coloring page tailored to the season or holiday, and an example of student artwork to inspire creativity and guide student projects.This comprehensive set equips educators with all the tools needed to integrate art, reading, and historical awareness in
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3rd - 6th
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Short Story Units for Middle School (Short Story of the Month Club, 6th Grade)
Short Story of the Month Club, 6th GradeGrab this collection of popular Short Story Units tailored for 6th grade reading! I created these units specifically around the CCSS for grade 6, but they can absolutely be used in grades 5-8 - please check the preview file to verify this. Try the first month free! Click here.The Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 6, is a bundle of short story units created specifically to cover the Common Core standards for grade 6 using short stories that I promise you
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5th - 7th
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Context Clues and Vocabulary Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages
Determining the meaning of unknown words is a daunting task for many students - and we see them just skip over unfamiliar vocabulary frequently. My Context Clues Passages are designed so that students can use context clues from the text to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. I have intentionally included vocabulary that will be unknown or only vaguely familiar to students, so that they are forced to rely on restatements, synonyms, antonyms, inferences, examples, and parts of speech to deter
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3rd - 6th
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The Video Game Project: An ELA Activity for Big Kids (Digital & Printable)
Looking for a rigorous, but engaging, activity that assesses a variety of middle school ELA standards? The Video Game Project - An ELA Project for Big Kids is just what you need! It is simple to differentiate and virtually print-and-go! Additionally, this resource includes a digital workbook, making it the perfect project for virtual or hybrid classrooms. In this activity, students will assume the role of a video game designer. They need to submit a video game design to the fictional Nin, Ten, a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA Digital Bundle
5th 6th Grade 1st Day of School Numbers Math About Me Poster Worksheet Activity
✨ Math About Me ✨ This editable Math All About Me Poster is perfect for the 1st Day or week of School in 5th, 6th grade or Middle School classrooms. Get to know you through numbers w/ these 1st day of School Math Activities! Use this All About Me Math worksheet in a Back to School Math Station or Math About Me workshop, as the First Day of Math Bellringer, or as a worksheet, or assign the PDF version in Easle. First Day of School All Math About Me Poster for Math Activities 5th 6th Grade *Digita
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5th - 8th
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Short Story Units for Middle School (Short Story of the Month Club, 7th Grade)
Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7Grab this collection of popular Short Story Units tailored for Grade 7! I created these units specifically around the CCSS for grade 7, but they can absolutely be used in grades 6-10 - please check the preview file to verify this. Try the first month (August!) free! Click here.The Short Story of the Month, Grade 7, is a bundle of short story units created specifically to cover the Common Core standards for grade 7 using short stories that I can promise your
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6th - 8th
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Character Traits Reading Comprehension Passages | Character Analysis
Analyzing characters is a complex skill. It's requires students to interpret implicit and explicit clues from behaviors, thoughts, and dialogue (not exactly straightforward). My Character Traits Reading Comprehension Passages make character analysis simple! Students will practice repeatedly with passages that help them analyze characters in a targeted, efficient manner. With 3 differentiated levels for each of my 10 character analysis passages, your students will have the repeated practice they
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3rd - 6th
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Short Story Unit BUNDLE
Are you looking to plan your short story unit? Have you been teaching short stories for years and looking to find some fresh new resources? This bundle contains resources and materials to help you make it an engaging, thorough unit of study! Contents: 1) Sample Unit Plan (free bonus):A detailed 5-week sample plan explaining how you can break down your teaching of multiple stories, key literary elements, literary analysis writing, and discussion skills. 2) Student Workbooks Pages: Pre- and post-
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8th - 10th
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7th Grade Math Summer Prep Packet | 6th Grade Math Review Skills
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Explore This 6th Grade End-of-Year ResourceAre you a 7th-grade math teacher preparing to welcome new students in the fall? Or perhaps you're a 6th-grade teacher looking for an engaging end-of-year skills review? Look no further! This versatile end-of-year resource has got you covered with 31 unique pages.Also included is an editable version, so you can tailor it to your specific needs. Please note that PowerPoint is required for customization. ❤️ Prefer the digital version? Click here to
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Math Curriculum Supplemental Activities Bundle
Determining Theme Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages Theme Passages
Determining the theme of a passage can be tricky because it depends on a student’s ability to properly infer the main message of a passage. My Finding Theme Reading Comprehension Passages are written so that students can master finding a single theme within a short story by pushing past the details and elements to pull out the main message. With 3 differentiated levels for each of my 10 passages, your students will have the repeated practice they need to master theme in no time! Best of all, th
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3rd - 6th
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Night by Elie Wiesel - Complete Teaching Unit - Activities, Quizzes, & More
Engage your students in a comprehensive memoir study of Elie Wiesel's memoir Night with this Night Teaching Unit. This Night Activities Bundle includes pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities to use when teaching Night. This Night Teaching Unit Begin includes teaching resources and activities for you to complete with your students before, during, and after you read Night. This unit includes a 5-week pacing guide to help you plan your Night unit! Begin your unit with a Holocaust/
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8th - 11th
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Romeo and Juliet Lessons and Activities for Real Life Connections
ROMEO & JULIET has so many life lessons for our students. Engage them in the study of the play by helping them see the many connections they can make between their lives and those of the characters.UPDATE JANUARY 2024: the resource as been updated with many additions to the slideshow and an editable version that you can use digitally.This resource includes a variety of responses, activities and reflections that are designed to help students make connections between Romeo & Juliet and th
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8th - 12th
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Summarizing Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages | Summary Graphic Organizer
How many times have you read a student summary or response with irrelevant details? Summarizing is a critical skill for readers because summarizing important information allows students to make connections and integrate information efficiently. These Summarizing Passages were written specifically to sharpen students’ summarizing skills. Graphic organizers provide students with a practical summarizing process to follow. Short passages and questions help students learn how to "check all the boxes"
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3rd - 6th
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Book Trailer Project - End of Year Movie Trailer Assignment for Any Novel Study
This book trailer project is a memorable and engaging project-based learning assessment! Included with this project outline are a book trailer rubric, movie trailer storyboard graphic organizer, student checklist, assignment instructions, student examples, and more. Included with this Book Trailer Project:✏️ Book Trailer Project Outline - Editable & Ready-to-Print✏️ Reflective Writing Assignment Prompt - Editable & Ready-to-Print✏️ Movie Trailer Task Checklist & Student Planner -
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6th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan - 5-week plan with activities, writing, and more!
Take your Romeo and Juliet Unit to the next-level with this engaging, hands-on, and comprehensive 5-week unit. This engaging Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan has everything you will need to teach and engage your students in William Shakespeare's classic tragedy. With this Romeo and Juliet Teaching Unit, students will not only have a better understanding of the play, but they will also be able to demonstrate their understanding of the play and various literary elements through writing. Begin your unit
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8th - 11th
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Wonder Novel Study (Wonder Comprehension Questions)
Looking for an easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes for Wonder, by R.J. Palacio are short, simple and easy to grade! Included are factual comprehension questions covering the important parts of the story. Try this novel study today!Try the quizzes FREE! Click Here!What's included:17 quizzes with comprehension questions (15-20 pages of reading for each quiz. Chapters are short!)Student cover pageEnd of book testFree digital version of the comprehension quest
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Lindsey's Favorites Comprehension Quizzes
Student Data Tracker Binder - Goal Setting, Data Tracking Sheets, & Reflections
This student data binder is the PERFECT goal setting, data tracking, and reflections tool for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students in any content area. There are over 80 pages of PRINT and DIGITAL materials that you can use to create an effective student portfolio that best suits your students' needs.One thing that sets this student data tracker and goal setting folder apart from others is the infusion of Growth Mindset strategies and tools. The Growth Mindset introduction l
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5th - 12th
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One Pagers Bundle — 8 One-Pager Projects and Templates
This One Pager Bundle is a great deal if you are a fan of the one-pager project like me!One-pagers are the highlight reel of a student’s analysis regarding a particular subject. It requires them to really asses what is the most essential information, such as the most important quotes, symbols, themes, or connections... among many other things.One Pagers are awesome for so many reasons... here's a few:They are an appealing alternative to the traditional worksheets.They make great summative tools
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Short Story Units for Middle School (Short Story of the Month Club, 8th Grade)
8th Grade Short Stories & Common Core Aligned Units for the 8th Grade Short Story of the Month ClubGrab this collection of popular short story units tailored for Grade 8! I am creating these units specifically around the CCSS for grade 8, but they can absolutely be used in grades 6-10 - please check the preview file to verify this. Try the first month (August!) free! Click here.This listing is for the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 8. Although this was previously a growing bundle, it i
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7th - 9th
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Figurative Language Powerpoint and Guided Notes- Teach and Practice!
New-2019! This is a cute, fun, and engaging Figurative Language lesson for middle school and high school students. I cover Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole, Idiom, Allusion, Alliteration and Onomatopoeia. There are so many ways to use this product, but here's what's included.58 Slide PPT Presentation (with Google Slide version)Visually pleasing slides with definitions and examples of each figure of speech42 practice slides to review and practice identifying figurative languageFigurat
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5th - 12th
The OUTSIDERS Test - Whole Novel Test w/ Standards-Based Stems - Print & DIGITAL
OUTSIDERS TEST – This whole novel test will challenge your students to use those higher-level thinking skills required on standardized ELA tests. Now includes a digital version in Google Forms! Question stems include key words and phrases such as author’s tone, text evidence, point of view, author uses the literary device, quotation best reveals, character’s motivation, impacts the plot, demonstrates the meaning, etc.The test consists of 30 Multiple Choice questions and includes an Answer Key.T
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6th - 9th
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100 Question Editable English Pre-Test/Final Exam with Study Guide
English Final Exam. This 100 question editable English test is perfect for end of the year final exams and beginning of the year pre-assessment. This download is completely editable, and includes TWO VERSIONS of a 100 question test, a comprehensive student study guide, and an answer key. Initially, this test was developed for an EL English 9 class as a final exam. However, it can be modified to properly assess students in from seventh to tenth grade. This test can be used as a pre-test or as a f
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7th - 10th
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Reading Comprehension Passages Paired Passages Compare and Contrast Paired Texts
Your students might be pros at analyzing literary elements like story plot and theme - but comparing and contrasting literary elements in paired passages requires a different set of reading comprehension skills. My Paired Passages and Questions uses paired texts with clear similarities and differences so that students get targeted practice recognizing and analyzing these unstated connections. With 3 differentiated levels for each of my 10 passages, your students will be comparing and contrasting
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3rd - 6th
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