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Common Core RI.5.4 literature circles
Fiction & Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers: Main Idea Theme
Help support reading comprehension and discover all the graphic organizers you need with 240 reading response graphic organizers for fiction and nonfiction. You and your students will love these easy-prep and easy-to-use graphic organizers for fiction and nonfiction filled with graphic organizers for story elements, main idea, theme, compare and contrast, and more.This resource is filled with a variety of graphic organizers that are designed to be used with any book or text. The unique designs a
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3rd - 5th
The Life of Snowflake Bentley: Reading Comprehension Passages & Printables
An exciting biography that takes young readers on a journey through the life of Wilson Bentley, a remarkable man who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of snowflakes through photography. This reading comprehension unit is designed for 3rd to 5th graders, providing an engaging exploration of Bentley's adventures in the world of snow. Your students will put their analyzing skills to the test as they read informational text passages and answer comprehension questions. Several standards ar
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Snowflake Bentley and Snow Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you teaching Refugee by Alan Gratz and looking for an opportunity to build background knowledge and strengthen real-world connections? Check out my Refugee Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages for novel-based informational text passages with standards-aligned comprehension checks.This paired passage set includes four nonfiction texts that provide critical background information to complement events in the novel. ✔ Check out the preview for an in-depth look at this resource!► Why Pair F
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit Bundle
“Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes” Complete Novel Study Guide | 3rd-5th
The perfect novel study for the book “Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes”! Activities contain higher level thinking comprehension questions. Complete answer key is included. About Sadako & the Thousand Paper CranesThis is the biography of Sadako Sasaki, who developed leukemia after the bombing of Hiroshima. The crane was believed to bring good luck. If a sick person folded 1000 paper cranes, then the Gods would grant him or her a wish. Sadly, Sadako died from leukemia when she was 12. Th
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3rd - 5th
The Skin I'm In Novel Study
A comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake. With these Common-Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy skills. The suite includes 80+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:21 Lesson Plans, Standards Alignment, Pacing Guide, Instruction PPT16 Literary Analysis Assignments16 Close Reading Assignments (literary skills-based)8 Nonficti
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5th - 7th
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Hana's Suitcase: Exploring the Holocaust Literary Nonfiction Study Unit
Hana's Suitcase book study for the book by Karen Levine can save you hours of prep for your literature circles or book clubs during your study of World War II and the Holocaust. During this literature study unit, students will use the book Hana's Suitcase to learn about the Holocaust through two different lenses while developing reading comprehension skills and vocabulary. This standards-aligned novel study for Hana's Suitcase engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countles
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5th - 7th
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Literature Study
Jean Fritz's "We're Writing the Constitution" is both informative and humorous, making it an engaging book for students and a fantastic resource for teaching the Constitution. This 57-page PDF includes a Student Reading Comprehension Packet that breaks the book into manageable chunks and is full of short answer comprehension questions as well as vocabulary study. Supplementary activities are included and cover:
content specific vocabulary
key figures
synonyms & antonyms
government branche
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3rd - 6th
5th Grade Reading Workshop
Reading workshop aligned to Common Core! Every 5th Grade Common Core Informational and Literature Reading Standard is addressed with a strategy card, focus question, exit slip(s), and an "I Can" Statement. This pack includes everything you need to visually show your students the skills they are developing as readers. I include tips and photos from my classroom to help you implement this in your own room.
The way I use this in my own classroom:
- Spend one week (give or take) on each strategy. H
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5th
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (Comprehensive Book Study)
While this book by Lauren Tarshis is a suspenseful and insightful historical fiction read. I designed this book study to dig deeper into an understanding of World War II, the Nazi ghettos, and the role of Jewish partisans. This book study includes historical background information, a photo analysis activity, as well as chapter reading responses and so much more.What's Included:Chapter Reading Responses (Answer Keys Included!)Photo Analysis Activity (step-by-step directions for analyzing 8 histor
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4th - 5th
Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust Novel Study Comprehension & Vocabulary
This Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust Novel Study Bundle includes comprehension questions, text-based vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more - all in a ready-to-use format that allows you to tackle reading skills and strategies through a deeply meaningful text that helps students begin to understand the Holocaust through the lens of a survivor. Using student-friendly printable and digital formatting, this Elly Unit Plan is perfect for teaching literature groups or working with
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5th - 7th
Ben and Me Novel Study
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease. Integrating novels into social studies is a very effective way to add dimension to your units, and Ben and Me is a wonderful story that my students always loved to read. What You'll Find:• Teacher’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (with definitions)• Student’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (no definitions)•
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3rd - 5th
The One and Only Ruby Novel Study Book Unit
The One and Only Ruby Novel Unit is a Common Core Standard-aligned book study to be used with The One and Only Ruby by Katherine Applegate. This download contains both a printable, as well as a Google Drive™, format.This is a complete novel study that includes many individual products bundled together to offer you extensive savings! This comprehensive unit also includes Google Drive™ format files, additional writing activities, teacher plans, and CCSS alignment that you cannot find in the indivi
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4th - 6th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan, Bob, and Ruby Novel Study Bundle
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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Book activities for: "Whoosh! ! Lonnie Johnson’s . . . Inventions"
About This Book
This is an upbeat and inspiring success story for all readers--young and old.
While was working on a new way to cool refrigerators and air conditioners, Lonnie combined water with a blast of air pressure and -- whoosh! -- the Super Soaker was invented. Selling it to toymakers was a different matter. But Lonnie persevered and was rewarded for his hard work. He continues today encouraging young scientists and with his work--using heat sources for creating power.
Whoosh! : Lo
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2nd - 5th
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Annotating Text for Close Reading Student Handout (3rd-5th Grade)
FOR THIRD GRADE THROUGH FIFTH GRADE- this version includes advanced close reading strategies such as citing evidence from the text and creating agree/disagree statements used as reference and speaking points during group conversations about the text. There is a line on the handout that denotes where 3rd grade might begin, while 4th and 5th grades would look for evidence and use agree/disagree statements. These are skills that would be appropriate to teach once 3rd grade students have mastered
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3rd - 6th
Literature Circle Resources for Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Literature circles are a great way to provide students with an opportunity to select books of their choice and to work cooperatively while thinking and responding critically to what they are reading.
This download provides resources for you to start literature circles in your own classroom. By using these resources, students will self-assess and reflect on their answers and their participation.
You will receive:
*Literature Circle contract
*Literature Circle book selection form
*Fiction Lite
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3rd - 6th
Willodeen Novel Study
The Willodeen Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Willodeen by Katherine Applegate. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, ecosystem nonfiction resources, vocabulary, assessments, opinion writing and speech unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply
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5th
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Autobiography, Biography, Memoir Literature Circles Book Club
Want your students to read new genres, but not sure how? This literature circle resource makes it so easy! Twenty mini lessons that will help you teach autobiography, biography, or memoir whether hybrid, in person, or distance learning. You'll be able to get your students reading books at their level -- and allow them the fun of book club discussions and activities!This unit is perfect for literature circles, book clubs or whole-class instruction. Divide the book into four sections, and go!
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Book Club and Literature Circle Bundle
Book Clubs & Literature Circles Activities - Roles Jobs Posters & Sheets BND
Are you interested in starting Book Clubs in your elementary classroom, but don’t know where to start? This resource contains everything you need to start Book Clubs or Literature Circles in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom. Whether you’re looking for traditional Literature Circles materials or a way to launch Book Clubs (as used in Reading Workshop), these materials will work for you. They allow you to start Book Clubs using a traditional Literature Circles approach with structured
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3rd - 5th
Book Clubs & Literature Circles Roles & Response Sheets Superhero Theme
Are you interested in starting Book Clubs in your elementary classroom, but don’t know where to start? This resource contains everything you need to start Book Clubs or Literature Circles in your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom. Whether you’re looking for traditional Literature Circles materials or a way to launch Book Clubs (as used in Reading Workshop), these materials will work for you. They allow you to start Book Clubs using a traditional Literature Circles approach with structured
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3rd - 5th
Descriptive Text Structure Craft With Passages - All About Hedgehogs
This crafty activity allows the students to pull out and emphasize evidence that proves that the two page passage is indeed a descriptive text structure. Students will look for and report signal words, the best descriptive quote from the text, several powerful descriptive words or phrases. In addition they will create a slogan and drawing that represents all descriptive text structures and write their own descriptive sentence. All completed in a creative craft way!A list of academic vocabulary
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3rd - 5th
Dear Levi Novel Study on Westward Expansion
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease. Integrating novel units into your social studies block can transform history for your students. "Dear Levi" is a story of a young boy moving west to work the land his Pa claimed for their family. The hardships of moving west in a wagon train are beyond what we can imagine, but this novel brings so many of those
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4th - 5th
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5th Grade Reading Tests, Ten Thorough Research-Based Practice Exams!
5th Grade Reading Practice Tests! Research-based test practice, I’ve included ten thorough practice tests with a focus on multiple meaning words and context clues; as well as all other important reading standards that practice important reading skills 5th graders need to know to be successful on their state reading exam. This resource is perfect for whole class test review, tutoring or small group instruction.This resource is aligned to the 5th Grade reading CCSS standards, but perfectly suita
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5th
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