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Literature Common Core RH.6-8.5 resources
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Ground Zero Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, the History of September 11th nonfiction readings and extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project choice board, and essays will all provide opportunities for your stu
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7th - 9th
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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching a novel study of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills through literary analysis, fiction close readings, spy readings and activities, projects, vocabulary, assessments, essays, and more. The suite includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in
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5th - 8th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, project and essays all provide opportunities for your students t
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8th - 9th
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Harbor Me Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, oral history readings and extension activities and project, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also
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5th - 7th
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Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel Study
The Starfish Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Starfish by Lisa Fipps. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 4-WEEK unit. The the literary analysis resources, vocabulary resources, and assessments will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIA
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7th - 8th
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Prairie Lotus Novel Study
This product will be a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, paired texts, vocabulary, assessments, projects and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will b
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5th - 7th
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Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study
The Black Brother, Black Brother Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes. With over 75+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 4-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, and assessments will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the
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5th - 7th
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Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Grenade by Alan Gratz. With over 125+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, WWI Pacific Theater readings and extension activities, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also pro
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7th - 9th
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Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills through literary analysis, fiction close readings, mock trial, projects, vocabulary, assessments, essays, and more. The suite includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:Standards Alignment & Pacing G
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5th - 7th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz, Digital Hexagonal Thinking Activity
Students will love this engaging interactive Digital Hexagonal Thinking Activity focusing on key vocabulary and concepts from Alan Gratz's book, Refugee. This activity is perfect for distance and "in-person" learning!What is Hexagonal Thinking? Hexagonal Thinking is a visual tool to help students make connections and organize ideas on a topic. This activity is great for strengthening and deepening understanding of content, and utilizing different learning styles! Students will be engaged and hav
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Geography Store Growing Bundle
Intro to Serial Podcast: Controversial Court Cases Stations - Distance Learning
This digital and printable product is the perfect intro for any Serial Podcast unit!While I am using this resource as a pre-reading activity for Season 1 of the Serial Podcast with my students, it also works as a stand alone lesson when studying historic court cases! In this activity, your students will be able to study 4 controversial court cases through interactive learning stations. Made with Google Slides, these interactive stations provide videos, articles, and higher-order thinking questio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tim O'Brien Short Stories About Vietnam: Assessments/Worksheets and Answer Keys
No need to battle to find historical accounts and analysis of the Vietnam War. After reading "Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy," "Calling Home," and "Ambush" by veteran Tim O'Brien, these assessments are the perfect way to measure comprehension as well as reinforce plot, characters, setting, imagery, conflicts, jargon, themes, and more. Included is a chart that displays the commonalities found in all three stories. Detailed answer keys are included.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, historical nonfiction readings, extension activities, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and a
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5th - 7th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Nonfiction Readings, Activities
The nonfiction close readings will open new perspectives to your students about the First Nations of North America. With a particular focus on groups that inhabited the present-day United States, the articles will provide background knowledge about the social, cultural, environmental, and political forces essential to understanding the history of indigenous tribes. Students will learn about the First Nations prior to European contact as well as examine important issues that have been relevant si
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Unit Novel Study
Behind Rebel Lines COMPLETE DIGITAL NOVEL UNIT
GROWING BUNDLE!!!!Here is the complete bundle for the Novel Behind Rebel Lines by Seymour Reit! Digital novel slides can significantly enhance students' comprehension of a book in various ways!!Visual Aid: Incorporating images, graphics, and illustrations relevant to the story can provide visual cues that aid in understanding the setting, characters, and events. Visuals can also evoke emotions and help students connect more deeply with the story.Organized Information: By structuring key plot poi
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6th - 9th
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Prisoner B-3087 COMPLETE DIGITAL NOVEL BUNDLE!
Studying a novel like "Prisoner B-3087" can have several important educational and empathetic implications:Historical Understanding: It offers a window into the lived experiences of individuals during the Holocaust. It provides a more personal and emotional understanding of historical events, going beyond mere facts and figures.Empathy and Compassion: Through the protagonist's story, readers can empathize with the struggles, fears, and resilience of those who endured the Holocaust. It helps fost
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7th - 9th
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Grenade by Alan Gratz WWII Pacific Theater Readings, Activities, Project
World War II’s Pacific Theater often receives less attention when studying the global conflict. Yet, it played a pivotal role in the War and events in the Pacific Theater dramatically shaped the post-War global order. The readings, activities, and project provide a comprehensive set of materials to help students understand the Pacific Theater, a complex yet critical topic for helping students develop an expansive view of world history. With these resources, students will engage in a range of act
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
Front Desk Pre-Reading Resources
The Front Desk pre-reading resources will build your students’ understanding of the history of Chinese immigration to the United States, a topic that shapes the novel. By developing an understanding of this history, students will be able to engage with the themes of Front Desk in a thoughtful way. Instead of learning the characters’ experiences as isolated incidences, they will build their capacity to see these events on a continuum of history that continues to shape and influence society today.
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Front Desk Novel Study
Prisoner B-3087 Digital Novel Unit (CHAPTERS 11-20)
Studying a novel like "Prisoner B-3087" can have several important educational and empathetic implications:Historical Understanding: It offers a window into the lived experiences of individuals during the Holocaust. It provides a more personal and emotional understanding of historical events, going beyond mere facts and figures.Empathy and Compassion: Through the protagonist's story, readers can empathize with the struggles, fears, and resilience of those who endured the Holocaust. It helps fost
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Prisoner B-3087 COMPLETE DIGITAL NOVEL BUNDLE!
DIGITAL HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac ppt
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background context information for CODE TALKER by Joseph Bruchac . BL 6.4, * LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms HIS
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5th - 12th
Out of the Dust: Chapter Questions & Answer Key (Karen Hesse) Dust Bowl
45 PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on the John Newbery Medal Award winning Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. It is is the perfect for middle and lower high school students to access this pivotal moment in American History (the Dust Bowl) and life in the Heartland of America during the Great Depression. Follow the story of Billie Jo Kelby in this historical fiction novel composed in poetry format and based on true events. Use thes
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5th - 8th
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO The War That Saved My Life-photos, music
PURPOSE: This PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley BL 4.1* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms HI
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5th - 12th
A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO Google Slide Historical Background Intro maps, photos
PURPOSE: This GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck. BL-5.0* LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL SLIDES: pl
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4th - 12th
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak- photos, music, maps
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background context information for BOOK THIEF by Marcus Zusak. BL 5.1, * LINK to the AUDIOBOOK is included GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms HISTORICA
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT Template, The Book Thief
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