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Middle school literature dbqs for Microsoft Word
The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test EBT, Common Core Aligned, Online Test
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions. There are 20 multiple choice/select questions in Part I and 3 essay questions in Part II. I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.Microsoft Form duplication link included at the end of the document for virtual/online testing.
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6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave II Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave I Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave V Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions, short answer, and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave III Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
A Christmas Carol Stave IV Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' Reading and DBQ
Thomas Paine's Common Sense is one of the most prolific American works of literature in history and it's important for students to understand why. This activity includes the following:1.) A reading on Thomas Paine's Common Sense with Comprehension Questions.2.) A Document Based Questions Activity with 5 strategies that students should utilize when completing a DBQ. *This activity can be modified for online learning by posting the reading and questions on google classroom and having students comp
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Revolutionary War Unit 2 Bundle
S.T.E.A.L. Character Point of View (Common Core Standard RL.8.6)
This graphic organizer aligns with the Common Core Standard RL.8.6 and LAFS.8.RL.2.6 -- Analyze how the differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
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8th
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"The Masque of the Red Death" Unmasked: 3-Day Close-Read, DBQs & Stations
This fun resource featuring Edgar Allan Poe's seminal short story is comprised of the following, all editable in Microsoft Word. It's the perfect way to get spooky for October or a thematic Halloween Unit, and can be adapted into an Escape Room if desired. This resource is meant to be used in close reading, with each day built around an additional read-through. I recommend students annotating the text and listening to the YouTube audio while reading. (Note - thumbnails don't show the fonts and s
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7th - 10th
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1984 Totalitarian Government Comparison - Source and Discussion
Introduce totalitarian states (Germany, Russia, Italy, Cuba, etc.) using this excerpt from 1984 and discussion questions. The kids really enjoy this novel and it is a way to integrate literature into your Social Studies curriculum.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Communism and Communist Manifesto DBQ
This is a day-long DBQ that goes through excerpts of the Communist Manifesto. It includes explanation of vocabulary for the students, and provides them with valuable experience in reading primary sources. It also teaches them about the philosophy of Karl Marx. I use this in World History right before talking about the Bolshevik Revolution.
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Communism DBQ Bundle
Inferences and Predictions with "The Splendid Cannibals" by Ransom Riggs
This product contains the short story "The Splendid Cannibals" by Ransom Riggs (author of the popular, YA"Miss Peregrin's Home for Peculiar Children" series) with built in inference and prediction questions. Additionally, there are three end-of reading assessment activities dealing with mood, tone, and theme. Each activity appeals to a different type of learner: linguistic, visual, and auditory.
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8th - 12th
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Reading for Meaning "I, Too, Sing America"
This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading.
The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core.
The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The evidence should be quoted from the text.
Under the chart are two Think
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"The Raven" Questions
This product contains text-dependent questions to utilize after reading "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Additionally, there are analysis questions to answer after watching "The Simpsons" parody of "The Raven."
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8th - 12th
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Ancient India - Epic Ramayana (Literature, Religion)
Worksheet to practice and enhance students' knowledge about literature and religion in Ancient India. Students will need to read a summary of famous Indian epic Ramayana first. Document-Based Questions checking students' understanding and connecting the story to contemporary world are provided. Answer key can be provided if needed.This worksheet is best used as a follow-up to presentation "Ancient India - Scientific Achievements, Arts, Heritage" in my store, available also as a bundle.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Bundle for Middle School
Reading for Meaning "I Hear America Singing"
**Goes along with another Reading for Meaning, "I, Too, Sing America."
This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading.
The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core.
The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Chapter Discussion Questions
Chapter Discussion Questions. #BlackAuthor
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7th - 12th
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Reading for Meaning "The Sun"
"The Sun" by Mary Oliver.
This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading.
The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core.
The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The evidence should be quoted from the text.
Un
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Out of the Dust Winter 1934 Test/Quiz/Study Guide Common Core Aligned
Chapter Test for Out of the Dust. Forces students to prove their understanding of how incidents in the story affect different aspects such as plot, character interactions, how incidents changed a character's perspective or decisions, and explain themes. I chose big incidents that affected the way the main characters learned, interacted, and made decisions. (I began adding guiding questions to get the students' thinking in the right area)Can send an answer key if needed, although student answers
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5th - 8th
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"Fahrenheit 451" - Malala Yousafzai vs. Clarisse McClellan
Though Ray Bradbury claims his seminal novel was written about the dangers of television, it isn't difficult to draw parallels to modern terrorism as well. In this activity, students who have read or are currently reading "Fahrenheit 451" examine several inspirational Malala quotes after reading a brief bio of the activist, then 10 answer discussion questions comparing her to Clarisse McClellan. The questions range from creative writing and imagination-activating to compare/contrast and quote an
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6th - 9th
Character Point of View Graphic Organizer (Common Core RL.8.6)
This graphic organizer aligns with the Common Core Standard RL.8.6 and LAFS.8.RL.2.6 -- Analyze how the differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
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8th
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QAR Blank Templates
Use these blank QAR (Question-Answer-Relationship) templates to create worksheets for a variety of reading assignments. Separate worksheets are provided for all four types of questions: Right There, Think & Search, Author & You, On Your Own. Just add your own questions, or even have students create their own! QAR questioning strategies can be used to practice close reading, aligned with Common Core Reading Standards.
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4th - 12th
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House On Mango Street Vignette - Text Marking
Text Marking (highlighting) and comprehension questions for the "House on Mango Street" vignette. The text can be found in the book of the same name by Sandra Cisneros.
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6th - 12th
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Tracing the Development of Theme
This graphic organizer can help students trace the development of theme in two different artistic mediums--in this case, a story ("The Cask of Amontillado") and a short movie ("The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"--Disney version).
Grades:
8th - 9th
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