This low-prep, PDF task card activity guides ELA students through the process of standards-based text analysis and reading comprehension at the middle grades (6th, 7th, and 8th) level, and can be used with any text. The task cards promote academic conversation and encourage students to refer back to the text to cite evidence & draw inferences and conclusions. Included: ✳️ Task cards for all informational text standards: RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, and RI.9 (144 cards) For each set of cards: ⭐️ Suggested Use ⭐️ 16 standards-based task cards, simply print & cut ⭐️This resource pairs perfectly with my Standards-Based Academic Vocabulary Lessons You may also be interested in: ✳️ Literary Analysis: Standards-Based Complete Bundle - Middle School ELA ✳️ Middle School ELA Test Prep ✳️ Standards-Based Text Analysis activities
We all know teaching vocabulary is the key to making gains in reading comprehension for Middle School, but how can we make it more interesting?
These simple tips will help you feel capable of making time and space for middle school vocabulary instruction in your classroom or at home.
Unsure of how to teach inference? These fun and engaging inferencing activities for middle school will excite your students!
Reading comprehension skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, and recognizing cause and effect are critical curriculum elements in any ELA classroom. As our students build their reading skills, they need to develop their understanding of 12 different reading comprehension skills. One of my favorite ways to teach students about the reading skills is with doodle notes. Don't worry...I've put together a 20+ page set of doodle notes that you can download for FREE! (Sign up at the bottom of this post!) Have you tried doodle notes in your classroom? If so, you know that... ⭐ Doodle notes are a great way to introduce students to important information. These doodle notes include definitions for 12 different reading skills. In addition, there are tips provided for each reading skill to help students use each in their reading. The definitions are simple enough for students to understand, but specific enough to help students recognize the differences in each. ⭐ Doodle notes tap into multiple learning styles. Doodle notes are obviously great for visual learners. They also create a connection between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This leads to an increase in learning, focus, and retention. The doodles on the note pages also help a variety of learners connect images with information. The free set of reading doodle notes also includes 4 versions for easy differentiation. There are doodle pages for lower grades, upper grades, as well as notes that are filled-in or in a guided notes format. ⭐ Doodle notes expose students to skills they can use in the classroom. Doodle notes are a fun and engaging spin on traditional notes. The free set of doodle notes focus on reading comprehension skills. Therefore, they work perfectly as a review of skills before students show off their learning while reading passages. Of course, I think reading passages should be engaging, too. So, some of my favorites to combine with the doodle notes are these... --- Reading Passages and Text-Based Evidence - R.E.A.D. Strategy --- Social Emotional Learning Passages - Read, Doodle and Do --- Nonfiction Reading Passages - Doodle and Do ⭐ Doodle notes are extremely motivating and therefore work as awesome introductions to units. The free set of reading comprehension skills doodle notes are such an awesome way to introduce students to more in-depth reading units. You could easily have students complete the packet of doodle notes before diving deeper into each reading skill. Or, you could have students complete one section of the doodle notes as they learn about different skills. The good news is that I've already created 12 reading mini-units for each reading skill. Find them here. ⭐ Doodle notes help students review and reinforce information naturally. When students complete doodle notes, first, they do the work of adding the notes to their pages. However, their learning doesn't end there. Students are super motivated to doodle, color, and embellish their note pages. As they get creative, they naturally read over and review their learning. It's the perfect way to mix creativity and learning! If you'd like to add this FREE set of reading comprehension doodle notes to your classroom, just add your email and name below. Then, check you inbox for your exclusive freebie!
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Simple Steps for Using Science CER Writing as an Assessment for upper elementary and middle school science students
I'm always looking for new vocabulary journal ideas. I like these printable templates because they're simple, and students in both elementary and middle school can use them. #vocabularyactivities #firstgrade #secondgrade #thirdgrade #fourthgrade #fifthgrade
Reading comprehension strategies for all types of learners. Encourage and
Make the most of your reading instruction with these engaging reading comprehension activities for middle school!
Use engagaing videos to teach the elements of narrative writing. Students can analyze the genre by using short videos as they prepare to write their own.
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Learn six ways to help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.
Reading comprehension skills like making inferences, finding the main idea, and recognizing cause and effect are critical curriculum elements in any ELA classroom. As our students build their reading skills, they need to develop their understanding of 12 different reading comprehension skills. One of my favorite ways to teach students about the reading skills is with doodle notes. Don't worry...I've put together a 20+ page set of doodle notes that you can download for FREE! (Sign up at the bottom of this post!) Have you tried doodle notes in your classroom? If so, you know that... ⭐ Doodle notes are a great way to introduce students to important information. These doodle notes include definitions for 12 different reading skills. In addition, there are tips provided for each reading skill to help students use each in their reading. The definitions are simple enough for students to understand, but specific enough to help students recognize the differences in each. ⭐ Doodle notes tap into multiple learning styles. Doodle notes are obviously great for visual learners. They also create a connection between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This leads to an increase in learning, focus, and retention. The doodles on the note pages also help a variety of learners connect images with information. The free set of reading doodle notes also includes 4 versions for easy differentiation. There are doodle pages for lower grades, upper grades, as well as notes that are filled-in or in a guided notes format. ⭐ Doodle notes expose students to skills they can use in the classroom. Doodle notes are a fun and engaging spin on traditional notes. The free set of doodle notes focus on reading comprehension skills. Therefore, they work perfectly as a review of skills before students show off their learning while reading passages. Of course, I think reading passages should be engaging, too. So, some of my favorites to combine with the doodle notes are these... --- Reading Passages and Text-Based Evidence - R.E.A.D. Strategy --- Social Emotional Learning Passages - Read, Doodle and Do --- Nonfiction Reading Passages - Doodle and Do ⭐ Doodle notes are extremely motivating and therefore work as awesome introductions to units. The free set of reading comprehension skills doodle notes are such an awesome way to introduce students to more in-depth reading units. You could easily have students complete the packet of doodle notes before diving deeper into each reading skill. Or, you could have students complete one section of the doodle notes as they learn about different skills. The good news is that I've already created 12 reading mini-units for each reading skill. Find them here. ⭐ Doodle notes help students review and reinforce information naturally. When students complete doodle notes, first, they do the work of adding the notes to their pages. However, their learning doesn't end there. Students are super motivated to doodle, color, and embellish their note pages. As they get creative, they naturally read over and review their learning. It's the perfect way to mix creativity and learning! If you'd like to add this FREE set of reading comprehension doodle notes to your classroom, just add your email and name below. Then, check you inbox for your exclusive freebie!
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When attention spans are short, these do the trick!
Middle school novel study favorites - top novel study picks for grade 5-9 to engage and encourage young readers.
High-Interest nonfiction reading comprehension passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. A great way to teach perspective! All answer keys are included. What's Included: Nonfiction Passages: well-researched and age-appropriate passages that provide detailed accounts of Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, and William Tilghman. Each passage encourages critical thinking as students make a decision- are they a hero or an outlaw? Printables: are designed to reinforce comprehension and engagement of the text so students will reflect on what they have read and draw a conclusion. Answer Keys: answer keys are provided to facilitate easy grading! CCSS Covered: • RI 6.1 RI 7.1 RI 8.1 • RI 6.6. RI 7.6. RI 8.6
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell - short story teaching tips and activities to go along with the iconic short story.
With so many of my BIG KIDS struggling with fluency, I worked to make it a part of my daily work with students, a Tier 1 intervention that the majority of the class could benefit from. Reading fluency incorporates three main components: speed, accuracy, and prosody, which directly impact comprehension. While I have shared a great deal about incorporating 6-Minute Solutions, here are a few other ways I worked to make fluency fun for my 6th graders.
If you are looking for some high-interest activities, try using animated shorts to teach inference. Free handouts focus on student learning.
Boost your middle schooler's skills! Check out these engaging Spring reading activities for middle school to keep them engaged in class!
Use Mentor Sentences in your ELA middle school classroom to improve student writing! Find practical ideas to teach writing skills.
Test and Key to test vocabulary and grammar comprehension of Realidades 1 Chapter 5A. Appropriate for middle or high school students.
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
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Flora & Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures is the focus of this novel unit for students with autism and special learning needs.
Middle school students build literacy skills and explore who they are growing to be in an independent reading unit centered on the theme of identity.
When it comes to teaching literacy skills, guided reading has proven to be an effective strategy for middle school students. Let's explore the various benefits of guided reading and how to implement it in your classroom.
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When students have following directions speech therapy goals for working on auditory comprehension skills, these coloring sheets are perfect!
Four high-interest nonfiction passages are included for seventh grade ela and eighth grade ela.
Use the GIST strategy to help your students become confident
