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10th grade informational text literature circles
Reading Stations Activity for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Analysis
This fun reading activity "progressive dinner"™ works with any fiction, nonfiction, and poetry unit texts of your choosing! Practice close reading skills and textual analysis in a hands-on and interactive way, this is the reading activity for you! Have students preview literary criticism articles, read thematically-connected poetry, engage in close reading of a complex fiction or nonfiction text, and engage in small group discussion. These are just some of the possibilities!I use this close re
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Activities BUNDLE
Essential Question Digital Choice Boards: Supplemental Readings for ELA & SEL
Finding the time to track down supplemental resources for your units is difficult, so I've done all of that for you. Each digital choice board in this bundle is defined by a juicy Essential Question and each board contains 25 supplemental resources that will help students broaden and deepen their answers to that essential question.If you have your novel unit ready to go but just need one more thing to broaden the unit a bit outside the central text or texts, these digital choice boards are the
Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
Student Lead Reading Groups | Reciprocal Teaching | Reading Groups | Book Study
These reciprocal teaching reading groups have changed how I do small reading group instruction. This is very similar to book studies, reciprocal teaching, literature circles, novel studies, close reading groups, and student book clubs. After doing a lot of research, I have found that student lead reading groups are what make the most difference in a student's reading. After completing the Iris Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) modules, I decided to piggy back off of their strategies and make
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1st - 12th
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Reading Circles: NON-FICTION Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment
Reading Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class text, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are then given a Non-Fiction text (books, articles, poems, podcasts, movies, etc.) to discuss. The text is then split into sect
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Middle and High School Reading Comprehensions 25 High Interest Stories
Written for older, middle and high school readers. A whopping 25 high interest, low reading level reading comprehension passages (over 500 pages). These short stories come with rigorous inference and comprehension activities to elevate reading levels and fluency, boost comprehension, inference, spelling and vocabulary. Lots of spooky stories included, but there are other topics too. Please look at what's included in this bundle.Updated to include 5 more stories! I have added to this bundle and i
Grades:
4th - 11th
ELA Common Core Task Cards - MEGA Bundle - CCSS Reading and Writing
Elevate Your ELA Classroom with the Ultimate Task Card Mega Bundle!Unlock the power of interactive learning in your middle and high school classes with our ELA Common Core Task Card Mega Bundle! This all-encompassing set of 326 task cards is not just a teaching tool—it's a gateway to a world of creative, engaging, and effective learning strategies tailored for grades 7-12.Why Choose My Mega Bundle?Diverse Topics: Covering a wide array of ELA Common Core standards, these cards delve into everythi
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Enrique's Journey (Adapted for Young People) Unit of Study
This complete unit of study is for the Adapted for Young Readers version of Enrique's Journey.This unit is fully editable and shared with you through the Google suite. It includes:- Google Slide lessons for each chapter- Complete student packet with vocabulary and discussion questions- End of the book writing prompt with rubric- Google Forms assessment with both multiple choice and short answer questions - Kahoot review game This complete unit will take about 3-4 weeks to complete with students
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6th - 10th
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Just Mercy by Stevenson Chapter Quizzes for High School English /Social Studies
My students were enthralled with Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice (Young Readers Edition) by Bryan Stevenson! The themes of race, poverty, age, gender, justice, and mercy were eye-opening and compelling for my students. Many Social Studies and Current Events teachers offer Just Mercy as a launch for great discussions and research opportunities. This novel will inspire students' interest in law and promote discussions relating to child development, justice, poverty, the foster sy
Grades:
7th - 11th
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How To Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids
This study guide walks students through each chapter of How to Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids. The pages provide a place for students to summarize what they've learned in each chapter and also an activity to show what they know by putting each chapter into use using their choice of literature or media.
Grades:
5th - 11th
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Born a Crime Reading & Discussion Learning Stations Activity
This fun Born a Crime learning stations activity "progressive dinner"™ asks students to view or read nonfiction and poetry texts that connect to Trevor Noah's Born a Crime. This fun reading stations activity is hands-on and interactive, a great way to spice up your unit! I use this activity to help students make text-to-text connections and facilitate reading and discussion of supplementary texts for Born a Crime. There are 25 different text options to use at progressive dinner™ stations. Studen
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Interactive Reading Activities Bundle
The Marrow Thieves Introductory Slideshow & Info
The award-winning author Cherie Dimaline's YA novel The Marrow Thieves is becoming more and more popular in English classrooms across Canada, and beyond.This introductory slideshow presents students with all the relevant information linked to the novel. 25 slides of high quality info and matching visuals. Includes the following:* Details on the author and some of the her other work* A synopsis of the novel* Character backgrounds* Themes - definition and popular examples* A short list of themes f
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Circles: BIOGRAPHIES Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment
Biography Reading Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class book, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are given a biography to discuss. The text is then split into sections (by chapter or page #), and each section is gi
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Essential Question Inquiry Unit for ELA: Fear and Hope
Tailored for high school English teachers and their students, this dynamic unit intertwines literature, historical analysis, and critical thinking to explore the layers of narratives concealed beneath the surface of conventional history. We will analyze poetry, historical speeches, nonfiction articles, and more. This EQ pairs well with narratives that explore themes of fear or hope, fiction and/or non-fiction.LET'S TAKE A LOOK INSIDE: Unit OutlineThe Essential Question Adventure Pack: An Intr
Grades:
8th - 11th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Easy Differentiated Biographies with Reading Comp for SpEd Mini Bundle (Set 1)
Biographical Text with preview tasks, comprehension activities, and more!Printable Worksheets Included - Adapted for Fill In or Cut and Paste Depending on Level!My Middle School students are always asking about motivating texts that are meaningful and accessible for them. This is It!Great for independent reading or a whole group activity to complement a unit on BiographiesGoogle Slides and PDF printable included.This set includes:3 sets of 2 Differentiated Texts Each about Popular singers Includ
Grades:
1st - 12th
Unbroken YRE Chapter Questions / Online-Ready / 200 Total / Postable Answer Keys
I love teaching Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (Young Readers Edition). Louie Zamperini's story is both harrowing and uplifting, and my students are wowed by this American hero's amazing life. This listing is for Unbroken chapter reading questions. It contains a total of 200 questions. Here is the breakdown:Introduction - Chapter 2: 14 questionsChapters 3-5: 16 questionsChapters 6-8: 18 questionsChapters 9-11: 11 questionsChapters 12-17: 26 questionsChapters 18-22: 21 questionsChapters 2
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7th - 12th
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The Declaration of Independence Common Core Annotated Speech w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the Declaration of Independence. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Notice and Note Nonfiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint will help you teach the nonfiction signposts to your students. Has over 40 slides.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Essential Question Inquiry Unit for ELA: Historical Fiction Novel Choice
Tailored for high school English teachers and their students, this dynamic unit intertwines literature, historical analysis, and critical thinking to explore the layers of narratives concealed beneath the surface of conventional history. We will look at podcasts, historical reenactment, nonfiction articles, and more. This EQ pairs well with historical fiction books or a research unit.LET'S TAKE A LOOK INSIDE: Unit OutlineThe Essential Question Adventure Pack: An IntroductionWhat is an Essenti
Grades:
8th - 11th
The Boys in The Boat Guided Reading Questions/Online-Ready/ Postable Answer Keys
The Boys in the Boat YRE by Daniel James Brown is one of my favorite nonfiction books to teach my high school students. My students love this true story of rowing, resilience, athleticism, and teamwork; they are shocked by the obstacles that Joe Rantz faced in his life, and they are hopeful when they learn how Joe overcame them. Although my students are familiar with Nazi Germany, they really didn't know much about the 1936 Olympics until they read this book. Students glean so much from this qui
Grades:
7th - 12th
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High School Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Mystery Bundle
These high-interest nonfiction reading comprehension passages will capture your students' attention! Facts are presented about real crimes. Your students will read and analyze to form their own conclusions. Each lesson teaches a specific set of reading skills that will improve comprehension skills of informational text. Included in each Resource:• table of contents with CCSS• teaching suggestions• nonfiction passage• printables• answer keys
Grades:
8th - 10th
42 Is Not Just a Number / Chapter Questions / Online-Ready! / Great Resource!
My students loved 42 Is Not Just a Number by Doreen Rappaport. This biography of Jackie Robinson will win your students' hearts and give them a thorough understanding of Jackie Robinson's legacy. The book is a compelling read and appeals to sports fans and non-sports fans alike! Your reluctant readers will do well with this book! The chapters are quick and focused, and overall, the book highlights the biggest examples of Jackie defying segregation and working to break the color barrier, not
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: 42 Is Not Just a Number / **Unit BUNDLE!** / Online-Ready! / Huge Value!
Wave by Eric Walters
Novel Study Unit
Literacy:
- Each chapter has a before reading, after reading, challenge and discussion section
- Newspaper outline to do a write up on the statistics of the 2004 Earthquake
- De Bono Critical Thinking Hats project
Geography:
- Earthquake research lesson
- 2 maps of Thailand to find locate significant locations
- 2 work maps to find all countries affected, countries where the wave hit
- Map to locate the epicentre
- Map to research major earthquakes
- Map showing all the tect
Grades:
6th - 10th
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