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Reading Common Core W.6.3 resources
Figurative Language Activities - ELA Doodle Notes and Learning Activities
This Doodle and Do resource is designed to help students understand 8 types of figurative language. First, students will complete highly engaging Doodle Notes about each type of figurative language. They'll doodle and sketch their notes on 5 different engaging doodle note pages. Students will learn about each type, review examples, and create examples of their own. Next, they’ll complete a fun writing activity for each type of figurative language. They’ll create silly similes with spinners,
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Doodle and Do ELA Skills Bundle - 6 Units - Vocabulary, Writing, Reading
The GIVER Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based
GIVER – This Novel Study Unit for The Giver will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read Lois Lowry’s acclaimed novel. Now includes both a print and digital version! Chapter-by-Chapter Response Pages challenge students to dig deep into the text to analyze and make inferences. Perfect for partner work, small groups, or remote teaching!The DIGITAL version offers colorful, beautifully-designed slides that allow students to type their responses
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6th - 8th
The OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL - Standards-Based
OUTSIDERS: This Outsiders Novel Study Unit will engage your students with thought-provoking standards-based literacy activities as they read S.E. Hinton's classic novel. Now includes both print and digital versions! The Chapter-by-Chapter Response Pages challenge students to dig deep into the text to analyze and make inferences. Perfect for partner work, small groups, or independent study! The Free-Writes topics facilitate great discussions, and students enjoy choice on the essay and creative wr
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6th - 9th
Holes Novel Study | Print and Digital
This resource includes everything you need to teach and assess the book Holes by Louis Sachar. Engage your students with these fun and challenging activities - and simplify your lesson planning with this no prep resource that includes both print and digital activities for your students.These pages were created to guide your students through the novel, hold them accountable for their reading, and assess their comprehension through a number of fun and challenging activities. This 80-page resource
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Novel Study MEGA Bundle: 6 no-prep novel studies | print and digital
Hatchet Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, contains 136 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, opinion writing, character analysis, plot, and point of view.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins | Novel Study Bundle
REFUGEE by Alan Gratz - Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL
REFUGEE - This Refugee Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with thought-provoking, standards-based learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Students will enjoy analyzing the text, discussing important ideas, and acquiring new vocabulary as they read Alan Gratz’s gripping novel!The DIGITAL version offers colorful, beautifully-designed slides that allow students to type their responses into text boxes. Test and all quizzes are accessed with links to Google Fo
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6th - 9th
Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit - Questions - Activities - Projects
This 130 page Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit contains a complete unit plan for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, It is perfect for an Island of the Blue Dolphins Interactive Notebook. It contains Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and activities.Perfect for partner work, small group, or independent study these reading strategy based literacy activities are classroom tested and include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and
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4th - 7th
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The Giver Novel Study - Comprehension Questions - Activities - Final Projects
The Giver Novel Study Package contains a complete 115 page novel study on The Giver by Lois Lowry. Everything you need to teach a complete The Giver unit is included. Detailed Giver questions, answer keys, Giver activities, vocabulary words, character analysis, and engaging Giver final projects are all included in this Giver literature guide. A variety of graphic organizers and Giver worksheets are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information shee
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5th - 8th
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6th 7th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions MEGA Bundle PDF
Use this reading comprehension passages and questions mega bundle to stimulate your kids' learning today! You will receive effective, simple and clear reading passages. Each test is full of color and contains CCSS aligned questions that are going to improve any teacher folder. Topics include sports, families and school. Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing
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6th - 7th
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The Outsiders Novel Study Unit - Questions - Outsiders Projects Activities Tests
The Outsiders Novel Study Unit contains 250+ pages with a complete unit plan for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Perfect for an Outsiders Interactive Notebook, these Outsiders activities include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A full set of Outsiders questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included.✅Be sure to
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6th - 8th
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Diary of Anne Frank Play - Student-Ready Complete Packet
Diary of Anne Frank Student-Ready Packet is an attractively-designed ready-to-hand-out resource based on the play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. It is aligned with ELA Standards, focusing most specifically on these skills:*analysis through citing textual evidence; drawing inferences*determining theme/central idea; summarizing*analyzing dialogue *determining word meanings; connotation*analyzing differences in points of view*writing arguments, explanatory text, and narratives-------------
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6th - 9th
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Teaching with Animated Short Films All in One Reading & Writing MEGA Bundle
If you are looking to add some high interest activities to your lessons, try using animated shorts to teach reading and writing skills. This packet contains graphic organizers covering many Common Core skills. $Save$ when you purchase this mega bundle which includes all 6 units.Part 1 – READING AND WRITING Inference and Drawing Conclusions Summarizing Main Idea and Supporting Details Perspective and Point of View Theme Character and Setting Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast Problems and So
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4th - 6th
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit Activities for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature concepts and literary devices through The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this realistic fiction book. This unit digs dee
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6th - 8th
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Freak the Mighty Novel Study Unit Projects & Activities - Lesson Plans - Test
This Freak the Mighty Unit Novel Study contains a complete unit plan for Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. The perfect addition to your Freak the Mighty lesson plans, these resources contain a Freak the Mighty pre-reading activity, chapter questions and graphic organizers that encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included.✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images and descriptions of some of the engaging resource
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Novel Study Bundle | Freak the Mighty | Maniac Magee | Wishtree | Units
Wonder Novel Study Book Unit Including Printable and Google Drive Formats
This comprehensive Wonder Novel Study unit includes lesson plans, activities, and assessments to promote literacy and build critical thinking skills, for even the most reluctant of readers. This book unit which accompanies Wonder by R. J. Palacio contains both a printable format as well as a Google Drive™ compatible format for distance and digital learning.This is a complete novel study that includes many individual products bundled together to offer you extensive savings! This comprehensive uni
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jessica J.
HOLES Novel Study - Print & DIGITAL - Novel Guide 5 - 8
This Holes Novel Study is sure to engage your students with meaningful, standards-aligned learning activities. Now includes both a print and digital version! Get students thinking deeply, close reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and discussing key ideas as they read Louis Sachar’s excellent novel. Chapter Response Pages challenge students to dig into the text to explain and make inferences. Perfect for partner work or small groups! The DIGITAL version offers colorful slides that allow students
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5th - 8th
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Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit - Print & DIGITAL
Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Unit will instantly engage your students with beautifully-designed activities that allow for deeper thinking! Now includes both a print and digital version! Students analyze the text on Chapter-by-Chapter Response Pages, complete a fun Web Quest, and express themselves with journal-style Free-Writes. Specific standards-based skills are addressed throughout the unit, and a full answer key is included. The DIGITAL version offers colorful slides that allow students to
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5th - 8th
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Teaching Theme | Finding Theme Worksheets Identifying Passages
Theme can be a difficult concept for intermediate-aged students. This extra-helpful, engaging unit makes teaching theme super easy and enjoyable! Students LOVE the hands-on, high-interest activities, and you will enjoy the low amount of prep work involved!Click on the PREVIEW button above to see everything included!Click HERE to save 20% by buying the bundle, which includes Figurative Language, Author's Purpose, and Theme in Literature.This packet includes everything you need for a complete unit
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Theme, Author's Purpose, & Figurative Language Reading Bundle
Literature Interactive Notebook Activities | Literary Elements Realistic Fiction
This complete literature unit breaks down teaching literary devices and elements, encourages student discussion through realistic fiction book clubs, and scaffolds literary analysis through literature interactive notebook lessons in middle school.This digital and print unit includes 18 done-for-you lesson plans, daily interactive notebook lessons, teaching slides, literature reference pages, 50 realistic fiction literature analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for stu
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6th - 8th
"Roar" By Katy Perry Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Distance Learning
Common Core Language and Reading Practice Using Song Lyrics: "Roar" by Katy Perry - updated for distance learning!This IS included in Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2.This activity uses popular song lyrics ("Roar" By Katy Perry, written by Bonnie McKee) to practice figurative language & poetic devices. It also includes exercises for students to analyze tone/mood and how the devices contribute to the overall meaning. *NEWLY ADDED (Feb. 26, 2014): Activities for analyzing word connotations (n
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6th - 11th
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Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s
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3rd - 7th
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The Chocolate Touch Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for The Chocolate Touch, by Patrick Skene Catling, contains 108 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include setting, theme, character analysis, plot, and opinion writing. No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Stuart Little and The Chocolate Touch Novel Study Bundle
6th 7th Grade Fiction Reading Passages and Questions Set 1 of 2 PDF Version
Use these effective fiction reading passages and questions pack to practice comprehension with your students. Each page is colorful and will give the teacher a more interesting way to review reading comprehension. Topics include basketball, siblings and swimming. Contents:Reading Passage 1: Champion - Martyn and a field day competition.Reading Passage 2: Basketball - Evie shows her newfound basketball skills.Reading Passage 3: The Coaster - Angelica is afraid of the new roller coaster. Reading P
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6th - 7th
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6th 7th Grade Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle PDF
Using this clear and effective fiction reading comprehension passages and questions bundle will help improve your students' understanding of reading comprehension. Full of color, themes designed for Grades 6-7 and CCSS aligned questions, feel free to use these assessments knowing most of the work is already done for you. Topics include sports, school and family. Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help reme
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6th - 7th
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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