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7th grade other (social studies) literature circles
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Thin Wood Walls Literature Unit
Thin Wood Walls is a great book written by David Patneaude about the internment camps for Japanese-Americans during World War II. This book is great for reading during your ELA or History lessons. Included in this unit:List of resources/videosVocabularyComprehension questions for each chapterHaiku mini lessonCompare and Contrast
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Boys in the Boat: A Novel Study Using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel The Boys in the Boat. All of the CCS
Grades:
5th - 7th
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EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Grades:
4th - 7th
The Only Road Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for The Only Road, a realistic fiction by Alexandra Diaz, about a boy and his cousin who flee their Guatemalan village to live with a brother in the United States. Even though this story is fictional, it is like the millions of real immigrants whose "only road" is to travel illegally into the United States. Themes are: immigration, undocumented immigrates, gangs and violence, bravery and fear, family and friendship. This lit log could be used as a guide for direc
Grades:
6th - 9th
35 Discussion Task Cards for Literature Circles
Spark engaging conversations with Literature Circle Discussion Task Cards!Are your students struggling to keep conversation going during book club meetings? Do they love their novels, but don't know how to engage in discussion? These task cards offer 35 creative, critical thinking questions to prompt engaging, in depth discussion around literature circle or choice reading novels. Each card has one prompting question that addresses the novel's character, theme, setting, mood, and plot. Simply cut
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Book Club Discussion Activity BUNDLE
The Radium Girls (Young Reader Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
80+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Kate Moore's book, The Radium Girls. In total, nearly 200 chapter context questions/critical thinking questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this inspiring tale of standing up to corporations for what is right. Let us save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit! Discussion will be a breeze with our chapter by chapter
Grades:
7th - 10th
Class Discussion - Alternative Assignment - Template (For Absent Students)
How can you support students who missed the big class discussion day? It can be a hard grade to find ways for students to make up, but this template will guide you through quickly setting up a rigorous alternative assignment. No matter what discussion format you used—Socratic Seminar, Paideia Seminar, Class Debate, or Literature Circle—download this resource to help all of your students have ways to earn credit! PLEASE NOTE: This resource is intended for text-based class discussions only. The t
Grades:
4th - 8th
Gaza Diary: Shadow of Hope - Realistic Fiction
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."Aisha, a 13-year-old girl living in Gaza city, chronicles her experiences through a diary during a period of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. As bombings, power outages, water shortages, and infrastructure damage disrupt daily life, Aisha describes her fears for her family's safety and her disrupted education. She finds resilience throu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Until I Find Julian Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Until I find Julian by Patricia Reilly Giff. The themes of this contemporary realistic fiction are: immigration issues, family, helping others, survival, and responsibility. The lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, or literature circle). It can be used for distance or classroom learning. The key focus skills of the lit log are: cite textual evidence, describe plot/characters, and expla
Grades:
5th - 8th
Texas Native American Tribes Readings
This product includes 4 readings covering the various Native American tribes of Texas. The content includes tribes from the Gulf Coast, Plains, Southeastern, and Puebloan groups. It covers the culture and lifestyle of different tribes including the Karankawa, Apache, Kiowa, and many more. This content is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Girl Who Owned A City - Book Questions
Students answer questions while reading the book "A Girl Who Owned A City" by O.T. Nelson. This is for the book not the graphic novel. The questions are a range of types of questions to get students thinking about what is happening in the book as well as what they would do if they were in the same situation as Lisa and the other children in the book. It is a great companion for a book study or a study guide.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Is It Night Or Day? Novel Activities BUNDLE
Based on true events historical fiction for young adults. A breath taking must read in every classroom!This resource will help your students practice their summary skills, and improve their sense of chronology, while testing their understanding of the book.Keep your students engaged with these cute, but high quality chapter activitiesVisual and kinetic learners will love this! Description: Every chapter is summarized in 4 key details. Students will read the chapter, then read the summary and org
Grades:
7th - 9th
Blank H Comparison Chart
This blank H Chart is used to compare to topics or things and tell how they are different in the long sections and how they are the same in the middle. Another version of a VENN DIAGRAM. Ideas for use: Compare two literary characters, two historical figures, two events in history, two topics in science, etc. This is a multi use product that could be used in groups or independently. Hope you enjoy!Growing Giggles
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Thirst Novel Study
Thirst is the story of a strong willed girl named Minni and her fight for what she believes is right. Can one little girl bring about big change in her Mumbai world? 2023-2024 Georgia Children’s Book Award (Gr. 4-5) SummaryMinni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity—an act that Min
Grades:
4th - 12th
Silent Discussion/Literature Circle Pack for Any Novel
Have you tried 'Silent Discussions' in your class yet? They are a great way to get all students (even your shy ones) to share their ideas about a novel and these ones work with any book!This pack comes with 18 pages ready to print and go!How do they work?Put students into groups of 4-5 and give each student a different Silent Discussion sheet, there are 5 to choose one in this package.Students have 3 minutes to each respond to the statement in column one, once time has run out, they each pass th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Lucky Broken Girl Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar. The themes of this historical fiction based on the author's childhood are: immigration and refugees, family, friendship, hardships, and school. This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading group, literature circle, or novel study). It is also a great book to be used as part of a history/social studies unit and/or a discussion on immigration/refugees. It can be used for
Grades:
4th - 7th
CHECKHOV FOR CHILDREN SERERIES: The Proposal, 1-act play for young performers
The Chekhov For Children Series features short one-act plays by one of the great masters of Russian literature, Anton Chekhov, that have been adapted by Broadway's Michael Blevins and made suitable for production by children! In these short plays Chekhov shows the lighter side of Russian country life, by infusing these situational one-act comedies with broad character portrayals.The Chekhov for Children Series of one-act plays have been successfully produced in Manhattan public elementary scho
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Socratic Seminar Graphic Organizer and Reflection
This graphic organizer takes your students from the beginning to the end of the socratic seminar process. Just read your content, prep and discuss!
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Refugee Novel I Have...Who Has? GAME
Super fun way to review the novel Refugee with this 36 card "I Have...Who Has?" roundabout card game. Print once and use year after year. Questions include characters, plot, vocabulary, setting and more. I time my class when we play, and we try to beat our previous time. Other times, I use the cards as an exit ticket. Check out our Google Classroom Chapter Reading Quizzes for Refugee! Google Forms grades it for you. Use it to assess reading or listening. Great to keep students on track with clos
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Intangible Heritage Book
A book that can be printed as a set of cards or as a small book to explore ideas connected to the UNESCO intangible heritage criteria. The text is simple and requires the readers to think and explore ideas using a visible thinking routine. The text is primarily pictures and questions designed to prompt thinking and reflection. Excellent tool for IB PYP Where We Are in Place and Time inquiries.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Adventures of the Greek Heroes: Reading Response Questions
All you need for thorough questions before, during and after reading the book Adventures of the Greek Heroes by Mollie McClean and Anne Wiseman.
* There are questions based on each section of the book.
* Questions cover lower comprehension and higher order extended response.
*Comprehensive four point rubric included for responses.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Front Desk Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Front Desk by Kelly Yang This is a realistic fiction written from the point of view of a fifth-grade girl who recently moved with her parents from China to America. Themes include: immigration, prejudice, tolerance, racism, bullying, poverty, multicultural, Asian American, family, and friends. The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences- determine theme/summarize- describe/compare/contrast/analyze character
Grades:
4th - 7th
Upper Primary/Middle School Mental Health & Wellbeing Superheroes 1
Just in time for back to school - Our Diverse-ed Team of Mental Health & Wellbeing Superheroes character cards aimed at Upper Primary are perfect for tackling issues such as stress, anxiety and anger, diversity and inclusion in the classroom.Resources included in this download include collectible character cards, a challenge card, journal activities, task cards, and 2 quote posters. All themed around our superhero's unique abilities.There will be 6 characters with 6 unique superpowers to co
Grades:
5th - 10th, Staff
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