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Middle school balanced literacy resources for Easel Activities
Making Inferences Task Cards - Digital and Print Passages Inferencing Activities
Making Inferences is an important reading skill, and these inferencing task cards and digital activities can help!Each card/slide features a short passage with a text-dependent question plus a follow-up question asking students to explain their reasoning. Students will need to use clues within the text to infer their answers. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDirections & SuggestionsDIGITAL:Google Slides (Regular & Self-
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4th - 6th
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Grade 6 Media Literacy Ontario
In this workbook, students learn about Media Literacy aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 6 Ontario Language Curriculum.Students will learn about media purpose, topic selection, identifying target audiences, diverse forms of media, conventions, bias, stereotypes, and powerful media techniques. Through thoughtfully curated worksheets, they will expand their vocabulary, learn media skills in scaffolded activities, and complete small projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.Each page is
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6th
Also included in: Grade 6 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Literary Devices Worksheets and Types of Sentences | NO PREP (Grade 4-6)
This resource includes 45 worksheet activities that build an understanding of literary devices and types of sentences. The included literary devices are alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, hyperbole, imagery, metaphors, symbolism, and personification. Also included are worksheets related to declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences. This resource includes:45 Literary Devices Worksheets8 Literary DevicesFULL ANSWER KEY Use these worksheets during your literacy and languag
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Buddy Reading | Reading Buddies Activities
This collection of Reading Buddy Activities was created for multi-grade students to enjoy together throughout the year. Not sure where to start? This resource contains tips, organizers and activities to help you get your program rolling efficiently! Included in this Resource: Prep and Organization for Teachers & Big Buddies to Get StartedLetter of invitation to become Reading Buddies from one teacher to anotherForm for class availability / time preference for Buddy meetingsBlank Reading Bud
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K - 6th, Staff
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Wonder Novel Study Interactive Notebook R.J. Palacio Unit Wonder Activities Book
Wonder by R.J. Palacio Novel Study in an Interactive Notebook format! 5th Grade Novel Studies SeriesThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized Wonder Interactive Notebook! Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, and a Fun Board Game are also included! Novel Studies also include: Character Cards, WritingWarmups for Each Chapter, Vocabulary Cutouts,Themes - (Courage, Kindness, Coming of Age), Chapter Quizzes, Final Exam, Fun Board Game (to help study
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: 5th Grade Novel Studies Bundle - Wonder Holes Number the Stars
Visualizing Reading Strategy Task Cards- Print & Digital with Audio Support
Each visualization task card features a different fiction or nonfiction paragraph to sketch what the student visualizes.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysClassroom PosterDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resou
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3rd - 6th
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Current Events Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizers Informational Text News
Here are 23 no-prep current events printables and graphic organizers that can be used with any article or internet news post. Use them when you are reading an article as a class or for independent selections to keep your students accountable. They will also work well with Time for Kids and Weekly Reader articles.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:23 Graphic Organizers for Current Events11 come in both lined & unlined versions!DIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Multiple types of graphic organizers for all ability
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4th - 7th
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Book Reports for 7 Book Genres + Project Ideas for Fiction and Nonfiction Texts
Writing a book report, no matter the book genre, has never been easier with these no-prep guided reports make it easy for students to show their understanding of the text!Whether your students are reading historical fiction, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, informational, or biography, this resource is amazing!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Each of the 7 genres includes:A pre-reading worksheet.A 2-page guided book report specific to the genre.A choice board of 4 different creative
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3rd - 6th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Roald Dahl in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".To purchase more of my Roald Dahl novel studies and
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4th - 7th
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study & Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Bridge to Terabithia," a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by Katherine Paterson in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Grade 7 Media Literacy Workbook Ontario
In this workbook, Grade 7 students learn about Media Literacy aligned with the NEW 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.Students will learn about media purpose, topic selection, identifying target audiences, diverse forms of media, conventions, bias, stereotypes, and powerful media techniques. Through thoughtfully curated worksheets, they will expand their vocabulary, learn media skills in scaffolded activities, and complete small projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.Each page is
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7th
Also included in: Grade 7 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
Jackie Robinson readers theater baseball play
Here's a compelling play about Jackie Robinson. Over my nearly thirty years of using drama in the classroom, kids say this is one of their favorites to enact. This original script recounts the events surrounding Jackie's breaking of the color barrier through the narration of the Hot Dog Man and the Peanut Vendor at an "actual" ballgame today. (You can hear a podcast presentation of the play at ReadAloudPlays.com) Parts for from 7 to 13 actors, and suitable for reader's theater, podcast, or sta
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4th - 7th
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham Novel Unit Activities and Tests! Printable & Google
This is a teaching unit for the novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. This unit contains ready-made, standards-based handouts to accompany this book. These handouts will require students to analyze the author’s craft and literary elements such as point of view, conflict, and theme. There are handouts to accompany each chapter, three tests, as well as writing assignments and post reading activities. Answer keys are provided. This unit also includes three tests. Al
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: 8th Grade ELA Mega Bundle ~ Everything Needed to Teach 8th Grade ELA
Grade 8 Media Literacy Ontario
In this workbook, Grade 8 students learn about Media Literacy aligned with the NEW 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.Students will learn about media purpose, topic selection, identifying target audiences, diverse forms of media, conventions, bias, stereotypes, and powerful media techniques. Through thoughtfully curated worksheets, they will expand their vocabulary, learn media skills in scaffolded activities, and complete small projects that encourage creativity and critical thinking.Each page is
Grades:
8th
Also included in: Grade 8 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Unit
Are you looking for a complete novel unit for The Witch of Blackbird Pond that includes fun and engaging activities for middle school students? Look no further!NEW! Updated to include Digital Learning options for Distance Learning!This complete unit includes everything you need to help students understand Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel! With this unit, students will hone their reading and language skills. Resources include Slides presentations, supplemental informational readings, hand
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5th - 8th
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Read Aloud Plays: The Monkey's Paw gothic masterpiece
Now with comprehension activities and extensions! This adaptation of W.W. Jacobs''s Gothic masterpiece is perfect for grades 5 through 8 (and potentially 4th). Originally published in the April 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, use it as fluency-building reader's theater or as as a full classroom production or podcast. This twenty-minute play includes nine pages and parts for up to eleven students. What would you do with three wishes? Readers of the Monkey's Paw learn that those who med
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5th - 8th
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Tone and Mood Task Cards Set 1 and Digital with TpT Easel
These 16 high-interest task cards in set 1 provide an opportunity for middle school students to practice identifying the tone and mood of reading passages based on key phrases and figurative language.Digital for TpT Easel Activity:This product includes student directions, 3 pages of tone and mood word lists, and self-grading task cards for time-saving grading. Digital for TpT Easel Assessment:This product also includes a self-grading assessment version of the task cards. Includes:16 half-page c
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Reading Task Cards Bundle Set 1 for STAAR Reading Review
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
Everything you need to use C.S. Lewis's award winning fantasy novel, "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects.Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for
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4th - 8th
Wonder Novel Study & Enrichment Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "Wonder", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel by R.J. Palacio in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom effectively is incl
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4th - 8th
The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this Civil Rights Newbery Medal award winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please chec
Grades:
4th - 8th
Informational Text Graphic Organizers & Guided Book Reports Print & Digital
Your students will LOVE these informational text worksheets, graphic organizers, & activities!This resource is designed to help your students get more out of their informational text (nonfiction) reading. These printables will work with any nonfiction book. The first 24 pages are printables that include pre-reading activities, exploring text features and practicing reading strategies such as finding the main idea, identifying vocabulary words, summarizing, and making connections. There are
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3rd - 6th
Fractured Fairy Tales & 5 Wh Questions -Reading Comprehension No Prep Worksheets
These 40 high-interest, low readability fractured fairy tales with a twist were designed to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. These no prep worksheets will also help them to experience unusual and varying points of view. By reading the short, humorous stories and answering the accompanying who, what, when, where, and why questions, students will learn to apply comprehension strategies so that they can understand and retain the information they read. Contents Include:- 4
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2nd - 8th
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Idioms Matching by Color Coding Worksheets Print and Digital Easel Activity
Idioms Matching with Color Coding worksheets. Print and go. Printable activity - students match idioms to their meanings by coloring the matching boxes the same color with either colored pencils or crayons. A fun challenging activity that helps students develop their understanding of idioms as figurative language. Allow them to use an idioms glossary if they need help. You get seven different worksheets and answer keys. Includes teacher directions. Great for homework, homeschool, partners, and
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Idioms Bundle - PowerPoints, Worksheets, Easel Activities and Boom Cards
How to Writing - Procedural Prompts, Graphic Organizers, Charts
How To writing is explored using guided practice activities such as a sample anchor chart and graphic organizers. You'll find writing prompts, an action verb list, a recipe word list, order words coded for beginning, middle and ending transitions, a transitions word list, a success criteria chart and a rubric.Students will learn to understand that this writing genre: Give a clear reason for the process. Provides a list of materials required to conduct the process. Addresses any safety precaut
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Writing for the Year Procedural, Narrative, Letter, Recount, Descriptive
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