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One of the essential skills for being successful in AP Literature is close reading. To succeed on the AP Exam, students have to be able to find patterns, notice symbols, and make meaning of an unfa…
This cloze activity is designed for upper-level and intermediate level students. PS: The answers are the underlined options don´t forget to erase them before handing out the worksheet!! - ESL worksheets
Are your students interested in novels whose main characters deal with the challenging realities of middle-school life? If so, this bundle is for you! This document provides higher level, thought-provoking comprehension questions for the following novels by Alan Gratz: Refugee Allies Ground Zero These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to literature circles to get students thinking about what they are reading. A complete list of challenging vocabulary words are included in a "word/what I think it means" format to encourage students to use their context clues. You have the option of printing out the packets or assigning the Google Slides to your students in Google Classroom.
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We know how important it is to teach our students to make inferences when they read. It's a tricky concept, and one that needs to be taught again and again. Students often confusing inferring with making predictions and observations, and some are just confused all together! Som
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My new obsession this year has been making and using anchor charts for my lessons. Here are just some of the anchor charts I have made thi...
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United Nations Interactive Google Slides™ Presentation | Distance Learning - Perfect for 4th - 8th grade classrooms
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Prefixes and Suffixes Anchor Chart! This anchor chart features the most common affixes! A FREE set of task cards is also included in this blog post!
Understanding the difference between inference and prediction is one of classic challenges in literacy instruction.
Tips for teaching kids comparing and contrasting in reading. Introduce the concept in small steps, practice with differentiated materials, using vocabulary.
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Mark Twain Media's book, World War II, for grades 6-12, focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that led to and were a part of the war. The book highlights the rise of dictators; the beginning of the war; fighting between major world powers; naval, air, and land battles; Allied leaders and strategies; the resolution of the war; and the war's effects on world history. Each lesson includes a reading selection with background information on important people and events, as well as an Activity page and a Recalling Key Details page. The Activity pages feature graphic organizers that allow students to display and organize information in creative ways. Debate topics are also included that give students the opportunity for class or small-group discussion, additional research, and extended writing on various topics. The Recalling Key Details pages are focused on developing reading comprehension skills with matching, true/false, fact/opinion, sequencing, multiple choice, and structured response questions. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.
A World War 2 BOOM Cards™ close reading activity about the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain that followed. The reading comprehension NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource allows students to learn key facts about the evacuation and battle whilst working on their comprehension skills in a fun and interactive way. Included in this resource: A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ Activity A PDF Printable Activity ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: Distance learning Independent work Homework Guided reading sessions Emergency sub plans Reading interventions Ideal for distance learning, the activity can be completed on tablets, phones or computers. The resource also comes in PDF format so it can be printed and used in the classroom. For an alternative digital version of this resource that uses Google Forms, check out my Dunkirk & Battle of Britain 5th Grade & 6th Grade Close Reading & Distance Learning Activity. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ For first time BOOM Card™ users, the resource comes with an explanation of how to assign the cards to your class, and has lots of useful links to support you using the activity. The activity requires NO PREP and has several bodies of texts that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. The BOOM Cards™ activity is self-marking, with a teacher answer sheet provided in the PDF Other similar or relevant resources: World History Resources World War 2 Resources Distance Learning Resources ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE Also, don't forget to leave feedback to earn TPT credits to spend!
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French and Indian War Reading Comprehension Challenge - Close Reading Activity - Think Tank Teacher perfect for grades 4-8!
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The French and Indian War Thinktivity™ is an engaging reading comprehension activity in which students “earn” robot parts as they complete each task. The reading passage provides a unique way to get students excited about learning about the French and Indian War. Students will LOVE every minute of this! A winning combination of nonfiction text, interactive components, and engaging activities. Topics: French and Indian War, Seven Years War, Washington, Pitt, Fort Duquesne, Treaty of Paris, Allies Students will need to read the passage multiple times searching for evidence for each of the 6 tasks. They will work individually (or in pairs) to color and build their robot. As students complete each task, they will earn a robot “part” to assemble at the end. This Thinktivity™ can be used for individual work, partner activities, anticipatory sets, unit review, sub plans, station rotations, extension activities, early-finishers, or just for fun the day before break. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. You may choose to do one task per day or complete them all in a few class periods. WHAT ARE THE TASKS? Task #1: Fill in the Blank Task #2: Vocabulary Task #3: Reader Response Task #4: True or False Task #5: Multiple Choice Task #6: Hidden Message Word Search WHAT’S INCLUDED? ✔️ Reading Passage ✔️ 6 Tasks ✔️ Student Directions ✔️ Teacher Answer Key ✔️ Teacher Directions ✔️ Robot Parts to Assemble (Small or Large) ✔️ Early Finisher or Extension Activity (summarize passage) ✔️ Certificate of Completion WHAT DO STUDENTS NEED? ✏️ Crayons, markers or color pencils ✏️ Scissors ✏️ Tape or glue Click HERE to join my newsletter and get a FREE Escape Room! »»» Thinktivity™ Reading Passages : Click HERE »»» Comprehension Challenge: Click HERE »»» Printable ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE »»» Interactive Google Slides™: Click HERE »»» Digital Secret Message Activities: Click HERE »»» Digital ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE »»» Color by Number - Text Marking: Click HERE »»» Digital Reading Passages: Click HERE »»» Interactive Game Boards: Click HERE »»» Reading Passages and Text Marking: Click HERE »»» Back to School: Click HERE »»» Collaborative Posters: Click HERE »»» Scavenger Hunts: Click HERE How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits you can use to lower the cost of future purchases. I truly value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom. :-) Copyright Information : © Think Tank Teacher LLC. Please note - all material included in this resource belongs to Think Tank Teacher LLC. By purchasing, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet.
Friday, 3 April 2020 Dear Parents and Students, The Junior Section, Class 3 – 5, will be using Google Classroom (GC) platform for content sharing (classroom.google.com) like worksheets, video lesso…
2018 marks the centenary of the end of World War One. This collection of FOURTEEN guided reading activities, aimed at 10 to 14 year olds, tests children’s comprehension, retrieval, inference and deduction skills. It will also promote reflective and engaging classroom discussion as children discover more about this important chapter in the world’s history. CONTENTS Causes of the war - Why did the First World War take place and how did it begin? Find out about how tensions in Europe reached boiling point in the summer of 1914. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand - Read in detail about the daring mission which led to Archduke Franz Ferdinand being killed – and how this led to war. Movers & Shakers - From Woodrow Wilson to the Kaiser, find out about the leaders who played a pivotal part in the war. You will also discover how Adolf Hitler started out as a soldier in World War One. Recruiting an Army- The posters of Lord Kitchener and Uncle Sam are recognised throughout the world, but just how difficult was it to recruit an army for war? A Tale of Two Soldiers: Private John Parr - The story of the first soldier to be killed in World War One A Tale of Two Soldiers: Private George Ellison - The story of the last Allied soldier to be killed in the war, just minutes before peace was declared. Read about the extraordinary link between Ellison and Private John Parr. Saving Corporal Adolf - How one British soldier’s humanity spared the life of future dictator, Adolf Hitler. The Daily News - Stories of courage and loyalty from the war, including Edouard Izac, the American naval officer who escaped from a prisoner of war camp to pass on vital intelligence to his commanders. Life in the Trenches - The horrors and humour of life on the Western Front. The Christmas Truce - The remarkable story of how British and German soldiers celebrated Christmas together in 1914. The Soldier who helped to end the war - The heroic story of a British officer who went behind enemy lines to secure the masterplan for the fearsome Hindenburg defences – a mission that many believe helped to end the war more quickly. America declares war - How America moved from neutrality to war; and how their actions were crucial in securing an Allied victory. The Armistice - The world celebrates as the peace treaty is signed in a railway carriage – but the war rumbles on right until the bitter end. We Will Remember Them - A look at the Flanders Fields poem, followed by information about Remembrance and Veteran’s Day; and the significance of the poppy. PLEASE NOTE: This pack is a compilation of all of my WW1 reading comprehensions. They are available in smaller packs within my store. _____________________________________________ While you are here... I have compiled a number of other comprehensions that you may be interested in. I’m sure your students would love to find out about these exciting stories The Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot Mysteries of the World World War One Christmas Reading Comprehensions The Royal Family Stories of Survival The above titles are also all featured in my Mega Comprehension bundle: Mega Text Bundle You should also check out the following comprehensions, which are not part of the bundle: World War Two Diaries Around the World in 8 Days Movie Blockbusters The Day the World Stood Still Stars of Rio 2016 Festivals of the World Black History Month On Safari! In the News! FAKE NEWS: APRIL FOOL! Leaders and Presidents The Fawkes Files WW1: How The War Was Won Easter: Characters of the Cross A bit about me: Before teaching, I was a journalist. I still work as a freelance writer, and like nothing more than writing engaging texts to challenge and inspire children and young people. I choose subjects that may not be on the curriculum but are of great importance for students to know about. Everything I write has been comprehensively researched from a number of sources and been written by myself. No plagiarism here! This is all original material. My questions are pitched at a high level, but with a bit of patience and persistence (and some adult help if necessary) most students will have great fun as they learn, especially as the penny drops. Your students will benefit from my reading comprehensions in guided reading, close reading, and lessons right across the curriculum. The comprehensions are closely aligned with Common Core, testing and developing skills in summarising, recall, inference, word meaning and contextual understanding. I am aware of the impact of printed resources on our environment so try to condense my reading activities into as compact a space as possible. Hopefully this will help you save time in printing, and keep the bills down! Check out my store if you enjoy this – you’re sure to find more. Thanks!
Friday, 3 April 2020 Dear Parents and Students, The Junior Section, Class 3 – 5, will be using Google Classroom (GC) platform for content sharing (classroom.google.com) like worksheets, video lesso…
Ensure understanding with this French and Indian War Close Reading Comprehension Challenge. Students will examine the reading passage multiple times to complete each of the six tasks using the non-fiction, informational text. The best part…NO PREP for teachers. Just Print and Go! Topics include: French and Indian War, Seven Years War, Washington, Pitt, Fort Duquesne, Treaty of Paris, Allies Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race to complete 6 tasks. A friendly competition always increases engagement. Students will use reading comprehension skills to complete each task. As students complete each task, they will bring you their answers for you to quickly check. After checking, they can color in the box on the completion sheet. They will repeat the process until all 6 boxes are colored in. This activity can be used for partner activities, anticipatory sets, unit review, sub plans, extension activities, early-finishers, stations, or independent work. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you. You my also choose to do one task per day or complete them all in one or two class periods. What’s Included? ✔️ Task 1: Fill in the Blank Reading Passage ✔️ Task 2: Vocabulary Practice ✔️ Task 3: Crossword Puzzle ✔️ Task 4: Text Marking ✔️ Task 5: True or False Word Scramble ✔️ Task 6: Summary and Supporting Details Graphic Organizer ✔️ Student Completion Sheet ✔️ Teacher Answer Key (when applicable) ✔️ Teacher Directions What do students need? ✏️ Highlighters or Color Pencils (Green, Blue, Pink, Yellow) Click HERE to join my newsletter and get a FREE Escape Room! »»» Comprehension Challenge: Click HERE »»» Printable ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE »»» Interactive Google Slides™: Click HERE »»» Digital Secret Message Activities: Click HERE »»» Digital ESCAPE ROOMS: Click HERE »»» Color by Number - Text Marking: Click HERE »»» Digital Reading Passages: Click HERE »»» Interactive Game Boards: Click HERE »»» Reading Passages and Text Marking: Click HERE »»» Back to School: Click HERE »»» Collaborative Posters: Click HERE »»» Scavenger Hunts: Click HERE How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits you can use to lower the cost of future purchases. I truly value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom. :-) Copyright Information : © Think Tank Teacher LLC. Please note - all material included in this resource belongs to Think Tank Teacher LLC. By purchasing, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet.
French and Indian War Thinktivity™ Reading Comprehension - Think Tank Teacher perfect for students in grades 4-8!
Did you know that the first and last soldiers to be killed in World War One are buried just feet apart? Have you heard the story about the American Naval Officer who escaped from a Prisoner of War camp, swimming up the River Rhine to safety? How about the tale of the soldier who spared the life of a young Adolf Hitler? 2018 marks the centenary of the end of World War One. This collection of four guided reading activities, aimed at 10 to 14 year olds, tests children’s comprehension, retrieval, inference and deduction skills through some intriguing stories from the soldiers at war. It will also promote reflective and engaging classroom discussion as children discover more about this important chapter in the world’s history. Each activity has questions and answers, with an indication of how many marks are on offer at the end of each question. This is particularly helpful for children preparing for reading tests and exams, encouraging them to give fuller answers where required. The texts take the form of different written genres, such as diary extracts, letters, newspaper reports and information texts. Contents A Tale of Two Soldiers: Private John Parr The story of the first soldier to be killed in World War One A Tale of Two Soldiers: Private George Ellison The story of the last Allied soldier to be killed in the war, just minutes before peace was declared. Read about the extraordinary link between Ellison and Private John Parr. Saving Corporal Adolf How one British soldier’s humanity spared the life of future dictator, Adolf Hitler. The Daily News Stories of courage and loyalty from the war, including Edouard Izac, the American naval officer who escaped from a prisoner of war camp to pass on vital intelligence to his commanders. _____________________________________________ While you are here... I have compiled a number of other comprehensions that you may be interested in. I’m sure your students would love to find out about these exciting stories The Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot Mysteries of the World World War One Christmas Reading Comprehensions The Royal Family Stories of Survival The above titles are also all featured in my Mega Comprehension bundle: Mega Text Bundle You should also check out the following comprehensions, which are not part of the bundle: World War Two Diaries Around the World in 8 Days Movie Blockbusters The Day the World Stood Still Stars of Rio 2016 Festivals of the World Black History Month On Safari! In the News! FAKE NEWS: APRIL FOOL! Leaders and Presidents The Fawkes Files WW1: How The War Was Won Easter: Characters of the Cross A bit about me: Before teaching, I was a journalist. I still work as a freelance writer, and like nothing more than writing engaging texts to challenge and inspire children and young people. I choose subjects that may not be on the curriculum but are of great importance for students to know about. Everything I write has been comprehensively researched from a number of sources and been written by myself. No plagiarism here! This is all original material. My questions are pitched at a high level, but with a bit of patience and persistence (and some adult help if necessary) most students will have great fun as they learn, especially as the penny drops. Your students will benefit from my reading comprehensions in guided reading, close reading, and lessons right across the curriculum. The comprehensions are closely aligned with Common Core, testing and developing skills in summarising, recall, inference, word meaning and contextual understanding. I am aware of the impact of printed resources on our environment so try to condense my reading activities into as compact a space as possible. Hopefully this will help you save time in printing, and keep the bills down! Check out my store if you enjoy this – you’re sure to find more. Thanks!
