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Balanced literacy Common Core RI.8.1 resources
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Unit
Are you looking for a complete novel unit for The Witch of Blackbird Pond that includes fun and engaging activities for middle school students? Look no further!NEW! Updated to include Digital Learning options for Distance Learning!This complete unit includes everything you need to help students understand Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel! With this unit, students will hone their reading and language skills. Resources include Slides presentations, supplemental informational readings, hand
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5th - 8th
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Culper Spy Ring - American Revolution- WebQuest
The Culper Spy Ring Webquest. Students will gain basic knowledge about the The Culper Spy Ring and its importance to the American Revolution by completing an internet-based set of worksheets. As your students learn about this heroic circle of friends they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills.Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2The answer key is included and has all of the questions so you can use it
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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ESL Lesson Plans: ESL Thanksgiving: ESL Curriculum
Are you looking for an engaging ESL lesson? This ESL Thanksgiving Lesson includes vocabulary, speaking, writing and listening activities for ESL students. Also included in this ESL lesson is a Digital Version! This ESL lesson is perfect for newcomers, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. In this ESL lesson students will have access to speaking and vocabulary activities. Also, ESL students will access the four domains of language. Join the Close Read of the Month Club today! Every month you w
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3rd - 12th
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Finding the Main Idea Bundle Middle School
Provide your students with the steps to find the main idea! Finding the main idea is a tricky skill for middle school students to master. Give your students everything they need to learn the art of finding main ideas and supporting details. These no-prep, print-and-go main idea practice resources will save YOU time and will help your readers develop this important reading skill! In this bundled product, you’ll find everything you need to teach this skill to your students! From instructional Slid
Grades:
5th - 8th
ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 5
Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 5These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This resource includes:• 3-page high-interest reader’s theater script • 1-page informational text• Reader Response Questions for e
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in:Â ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
Edgar Allan Poe | Escape Room for Break Out Groups | ELA
Get ready for two fun-filled days of beginning-to-end excitement with this engaging lesson in ELA skills and critical thinking! This editable product is also available in my Bundle of Fear (200+ Pages and growing). Don't miss out! Your students will love the English Language Arts lessons embedded in this escape room - as they engage in problem-solving and teamwork to break Poe out of the graveyard! No props needed - you'll create student packets and hide keys from the materials provided. This l
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Language Arts Lessons Horror Bundle | Middle School and High School
Middle School Literacy Stations
An entire year's worth of middle school literacy stations. There are eight stations total. I do two full rotations per grading period so there are a total of 64 different activities in this package. We meet once a week in stations and students complete two stations on that day. They spend about twenty minutes in each station before rotating to the next station. Station rotation orders are also included. Stations included are: word work, read aloud, read independently, learn independently, techn
Grades:
5th - 8th
ESL Lesson Plans: ESL Martin Luther King Close Reading: ESL Distance Learning
Are you looking for an engaging ESL lesson? This ESL lesson includes vocabulary, speaking, writing and listening activities for ESL students. Also included in this ESL lesson is a Digital Version! This ESL lesson is perfect for newcomers, intermediate, and advanced ESL students. In this ESL lesson students will have access to speaking and vocabulary activities. Also, ESL students will access the four domains of language. Join the Close Read of the Month Club today! Every month you will have less
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4th - 12th
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Guided Reading: Within, Beyond, and About the Text Questions By Genre
Whether you are new to teaching guided reading or a seasoned pro, there is something in this product that will help you become a better teacher of reading. About this product:-This resource is separated by genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction, Science Fiction/Fantasy, and Nonfiction.-Each section includes:*Three pages of discussion questions (Within the Text, Beyond the Text, and About the Text). Within the Text questions cover Word Solving, Summarizing, and Fluency. Beyond the Text qu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Aquatic Biome Bundle of Webquests -Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
Independent Reading Conference Form and Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Logs
Included are three different forms that can be used for conferring with students about their reading. Two of the forms are more comprehensive for independent reading and one is more oriented to quicker check-ins when students are reading any text in class. Some of the aspects in these forms include accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and student goals. Some of the skills that are included are predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarizing and synthesizing. I have also included student
Grades:
6th - 12th
Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Response (6-8)
What is the purpose of this resource?Thinking critically about reading and articulating thoughts through writing is something students should be doing frequently. Reading response for English Language Arts teachers is like double dipping because students are sharing their thinking about reading through written words. It is an authentic snapshot of where students are at in their comprehension of a fiction or nonfiction text. It also gives students a chance to write without the pressure of writing
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6th - 8th
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Great Wall of China Scavenger Hunt - Read and Write The Room - Ancient China
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt, read, write, and learn fascinating facts about the Great Wall of China. This is a great way to expand your students' knowledge about ancient civilizations. Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Interesting People, Places, and Things-Read and Write the Room Bundle
Marine Biome WebQuest--Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The marine biome is primarily made up of the saltwater oceans. It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome that covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Aquatic Biome Bundle of Webquests -Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
36 "Informational Text" Common Core Task Cards - ANY Text -Critical Thinking
Get YOUR students diving into rigorous INFORMATIONAL TEXT with these 36 task cards!
CCSS ALIGNED - Task cards reinforce some of the most important CCSS Mastery Standards for grades 7-12:
Main Idea - RI 7-12.1
Author's Purpose, Perspective and Point of View - RI 7-12.2
Text Organization and Structure - RI 7-12.5
Take a PEEK at this BRAND NEW "ELA Task Card MEGA BUNDLE"...
Product comes COMPLETE with:
36 UNIQUE Task Cards
5 UNIQUE Student Response Sheets
BONUS: "Task Card Activities" that
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ELA Common Core Task Cards - MEGA Bundle - CCSS Reading and Writing
Informational Text Article: Bullying Takes Center Stage: Reading Passages
In this lesson, students will read an article about the causes and effects of bullying in school and throughout the process of growing up. Included in the less is a writing prompt and discussion questions that will help start a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic of bullying.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformat
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6th - 12th
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Free Lunch by Rex Ogle Literature Guide
A literature guide on Free Lunch by Rex Ogle. This guide contains vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, an essay question, literary term worksheets, and an answer key. Common Core aligned. Editable! Available in PDF, Microsoft Word, and Google Doc formats!
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5th - 8th
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Rainforest WebQuest
One of the most fascinating biomes on planet Earth is the tropical rainforest. It is filled with tall trees, interesting plants, giant insects, and all sorts of animals. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome that half of the world's animal and plant species call home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answe
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
Informational Text Article: How He Drove Drunk & Someone Died: Reading Passages
Updated June 2024 to include a PDF version!This lesson contains an article about drinking and driving, and the consequences it can cause on those who do it and its victims. The lesson comes with writing and discussion prompts to help initiate a discussion on this very important topic, especially for young adults who are not fully aware of the dangers and potential consequences.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading
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6th - 12th
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Steve Jobs WebQuest
Steve Jobs is famous for his association with Apple and all of the products that go with that famous emblem. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Steve Jobs and all he contributed to technology. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use te
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Walt Disney Webquest
Walt Disney is famous for his animated movies and theme parks. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Walt Disney and all he contributed. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. I've included two optional writing assignments and a word search.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Interactive Bookmarks to Support Reading Comprehension {CCSS Aligned}
***20 different interactive bookmarks to fit all of your needs for Reading Workshop.How to Use: The bookmarks included in this product are intended to be used in a variety of instructional contexts. Simply print out enough so that each student has one and cut them apart. Read below to find out how to use them during different parts of Reading Workshop.Reading Minilessons: After a reading minilesson when students have independent reading time, have students fill out an interactive bookmark wh
Grades:
5th - 8th
Buddhism & Buddhists Beliefs: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This activity includes a 3 part chart in which students are introduced to the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, and questions that is proposes. Secondly, students are given example for all of these beliefs, and lastly, students have the opportunity to express their own opinions and thoughts in regard to Buddhist beliefs.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
Grades:
6th - 10th
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