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8th grade reading homeschool curricula
Inferences: Short Stories with Inferential Questions
Practice making inferences--drawing conclusions when given some, but not all, of the information, now in short story form! Stories are geared to upper elementary and middle school topics, such as running for student council president, getting left out of a party invitation, and working a summer job. The following pages include:-10 short stories with 5 inferential questions each-3 categories of inferences: predictions: making a reasonable guess of something that could happen next environ
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4th - 8th
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Shirley Jackson "The Lottery" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (tradition)* theme (persecution)* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions and vocabul
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7th - 10th
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning | Novel Study, 5th-8th Grades
The perfect novel study for the book “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket”! Great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension, vocabulary and extension activities. Complete answer key is included and can be printed for students with IEPs. About The BookThe Bad Beginning is an excellent book that can be used to hook students on reading. This is book one in a series of stories about the Baudela
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5th - 8th
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.2}: Informational Text about Color
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this second volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411. I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine artic
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K - 8th
Interactive Calendar Books for Autism
I have created interactive Calendar Books. These books can be used on a daily basis. I have used mine this year, and have found that participation has gone up 100%. Students are responsible for following along and completing each page. There are six pages:Yesterday wasToday isTomorrow isThe month isThe date isThe weather isThe season isPrint each page on cardstock and laminate. Assemble the pages using binder rings.Please cut out the Calendar Book Pieces, laminate, and attatch to the book w
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Short Text for Teaching Text Structure {Vol.3}: American Revolution
Are you looking to expand your collection of short informational text perfect for {fun & interesting} close reading? Text that you and your students can read and reread in one session? If so, then I think you will love this third volume of articles in a new Hello Literacy Informational Text series I'm creating called Hello 411.
I wrote and designed these informational text articles for my students because I was looking for text that was short, interesting, looked like a real magazine arti
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3rd - 9th
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
Way of the Warrior Kid Complete Resource
This bundle contains all of the resources of the Way of the Warrior Kid Curriculum: Reading & Writing Units, Reading and Writing Lesson Slides, Deep Dives Character Education Unit, Health & Fitness Unit, Certificates, and Extras. Maximize the teaching potential of this incredible book for you and your future Warrior Kids. Digital Google Drive versions of each resource is included. Students are able to type responses directly onto the slide. Both black and white and color pdfs are inc
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3rd - 8th
Plot Diagram Graphic Organizer, Summary Planner, Interactive Notebook Foldable
Help students guide their thinking when it comes to plot with this easy to use resource. Includes: an interactive notebook foldable to start students off with the terminology and examples of each feature in a plot diagrama graphic organizer to complete after reading a story (sample one is filled out to help the teacher model for the students)a summary planner with checklist to help students develop a thorough summary of a book that includes all the necessary details. THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF A B
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4th - 8th
The Bronze Bow - (Lesson Plan)
The Bronze Bow is a complete 83 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze activities, creative writing assignments, character studies, parts of speech,
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5th - 8th
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson - (Lesson Plan)
OVER 300 COPIES SOLD. One of our most popular units.Chains is a complete 83 page novel study guide. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze activities, creative writing ass
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5th - 9th
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and Activities
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and ActivitiesThis GIANT unit includes everything you need to read, analyze, discuss, and evaluate student comprehension as you unravel Padraic Colum's adaptation of The Iliad and the Odyssey! Includes 165 pages of the following:*40 Chapter templates, one for each chapter, that each provide a place for key character details, student-generated chapter title, three key vocabulary words in with context, and study guide questions*4 Comprehension tes
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6th - 12th
Treasure Island * (Lesson Plan)
OVER 200 COPIES SOLD.A complete Novel Study for the book ‘Treasure Island’ written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The Novel Study is compiled by Joel Reed and Nat Reed, and contains a total of 64 pages of content. Each of our novel studies are presented chapter-by-chapter and include many of the following activities: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); as well as many challenging Activities. The novel study includes everything needed
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5th - 8th
Radio Theater Unit Drama Class Aligns CCSS 7.7 Audio Storytelling Foley Artists
Part of a Bundle One of my most popular products! Get in on the excitement for your classroom, too! Got reluctant students in your classroom? Did you know that podcasts are the newest home for radio theater? Try radio theater--your students will find a place for themselves to participate in this unit! It is my radio theater unit ONLY. No script is provided. This TEN DAY unit, 43 pages in length, however you can use as little or as much as you like. It is suitable for middle and high school d
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7th - 9th
English Language Arts Choice Board: Project-Based Independent Learning
Keep their brains active and get them engaged in their learning with this project-based English Language Arts choice board! These projects will activate prior knowledge and motivate students to seek out new skills they have not yet mastered.This choice board includes sixteen project choices that involve multiple real-life reading, writing, and speaking applications, including:pleasure readingcreative writingpersuasive writinginformative writingfilm criticismdebateimpromptu speakingvocabularyadve
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6th - 10th
Teaching Historical Fiction
Use this as a guide to teach historical fiction. This product teaches students to think deeper about the text Charts for:Characteristics of historical fiction (2 pages)Analyzing historical contextWhile reading, think about...Setting (2 pages)DescriptionsDialogue (2 pages)Characters (2 pages)Plot Remember... (review page of teaching points)ArtifactsList of time periods and eras (4 pages with pictures)Vocabulary in HF page plus example pageHow do you know if the text is historical fiction? - 6 pa
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4th - 10th
ELEVEN High Low Reading Comprehension AND Fluency MEGA Bundle Standards Aligned
Hundreds of reading resources for home, school, and hybrid learning. This bundle contains high interest low level readings passages, fluency practice and more. They are designed specifically for older students who need resources at their level that don't look like they are made for primary students. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers, ELL, resource, special education and more.There are so many versions of each resource - you will be able to simultaneously teach students at
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black Beauty (Lesson Plan)
A complete Novel Study for the book ‘Black Beauty’ written by Anna Sewell. The Novel Study is compiled by Joel Reed, and contains a total of 62 pages of content. Each of our novel studies are presented chapter-by-chapter and include many of the following activities: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); as well as many challenging Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including concepts / activit
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5th - 8th
Fry Sight Words: Progress Monitoring Sheets, Word Lists, and Flash Cards BUNDLE
This product includes Fry Sight Words progress monitoring sheets, word lists, and flash cards. The progress monitoring sheets are designed for several opportunities to record data. The bundle includes all Fry Sight Words (1 to 1,000).
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K - 8th
The Jungle Book * (Lesson Plan)
OVER 450 COPIES SOLD. One of our best sellers.A complete Novel Study for the book ‘The Jungle Book’ written by Rudyard Kipling. The Novel Study is compiled by Joel Reed and Nat Reed, and contains a total of 52 pages of content. Each of our novel studies are presented chapter-by-chapter and include many of the following activities: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); as well as many challenging Activities. The novel study include
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5th - 8th
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson A Novel Study WITH Digital Links
Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a wonderful story of survival, family, and perseverance. This 70-page novel study includes:★ open-ended questions for each chapter★ vocabulary lists ★ vocabulary worksheets★ quizzes★ theme analysis★ Possessive Personal Pronouns Activity★ Character Development Activity★ Internal/External Conflict Chart★ Cause And Effect Chart★ Title Analysis★Journal Essay Prompts★Plot Diagram With Essay★Character Analysis Essay★Mood Vs. Tone ★Venn Diagram With Essay★Setti
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6th - 12th
The Marrow Thieves Student Workbook & Answer Key
A 22 page document for students to complete a variety of different tasks as they read through the novel. **Perfect for in-class or online teaching!**This student workbook includes:-synopsis-general background on the novel's awards and importance-themes -symbols-important charactersStudents complete a range of different tasks and questions:-'short answer style' chapter questions ranging from direct answer to show proof of reading, and critical thinking style answers to address all levels of diffi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lion: A Long Way Home - Young Readers' Edition - (Lesson Plan)
Lion: A Long Way Home is a complete 82 page novel study guide based on the popular novel by Saroo Brierley. The guide is presented chapter-by-chapter and includes the following distinct sections: Before You Read, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions (including many higher-level thinking questions); Activities. The novel study includes everything needed to teach the novel including the following concepts / activities: setting, literary devices, research assignments, cloze activities, creative writ
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5th - 8th
Ray Bradbury "There Will Come Soft Rains" worksheets
This is a 10-page set of worksheets for the short story "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* personification* figurative language* theme* tragic flaw* parts of a story* writing activityThere is an answer key included for the comprehension questions an
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7th - 10th
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