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Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing
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"Obsessed with this. So many options here. I love that I can apply these to virtually everything I teach and the kids are engaged."
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"I can't begin to tell you how often I have referred to this resource over the last few years for how to incorporate hands-on activities into my lessons. Thank you so much!"
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Anne A.

Description

Get your students engaged in active learning with these exercises - all you need is some paper, sticky notes, markers and/or colored pencils. Then, you can choose from one of over THIRTY activities that will get your students thinking critically as they collaborate with their classmates. Just download, choose an active learning activity, and get your students engaged in the learning process (they can be used with any text).

In this file, you will find step-by-step instructions for you and your students. Student instructions are editable in case you need to tweak; you will also have access to any printables that are necessary for the activity.

UPDATE January 2020: Two new activities for literary analysis have been added.

In the file you will find activities for:

  • Pre-Reading Strategies
  • Teaching Close Reading & Note-taking
  • Recognizing Key Facts and Writing Assertions
  • Sticky Reading Tasks
  • Finding Textual Evidence
  • Understanding How Authors Use Characters and Develop Themes
  • Passage Analysis
  • Discovering Author Purpose
  • Several Analysis Activities
  • Independent Reading Activities
  • Non-Fiction: Developing Ideas
  • Building Word Muscle
  • Descriptive Writing
  • Color Coding to Learn Writing Skills
  • Collaborative Poetry
  • Writing Strong Assertions

Other teachers are saying:

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There are so many ways to incorporate these activities - and enliven your teaching! So many different ways to engage students and get them thinking beyond the basics! Love it!

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an amazing resource with so many useful activities that are very popular in my class. Thank you!

NOTE: I have written about several of these activities on my blog and Instagram; however, this format gives you the step-by-step instructions that will allow you to use them right away in your classroom.

You Might Also Like:

Activities for Independent Reading
Expository Writing: Lessons & Activities

Writing Mini-Lessons: The Bundle

Exploring Issues and Informational Texts

Connect with me for teaching tips and ideas:
Real Learning in Room 213
Room 213 on Pinterest and Instagram

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and products:

• Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will then receive customized email updates about this store.

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Active Learning Exercises for Reading & Writing

Room 213
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Digital downloads
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Grades
7th - 12th
Pages
106
Teaching Duration
Lifelong tool

What others say

"Obsessed with this. So many options here. I love that I can apply these to virtually everything I teach and the kids are engaged."
star
Nicole L.
"I can't begin to tell you how often I have referred to this resource over the last few years for how to incorporate hands-on activities into my lessons. Thank you so much!"
star
Anne A.

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Description

Get your students engaged in active learning with these exercises - all you need is some paper, sticky notes, markers and/or colored pencils. Then, you can choose from one of over THIRTY activities that will get your students thinking critically as they collaborate with their classmates. Just download, choose an active learning activity, and get your students engaged in the learning process (they can be used with any text).

In this file, you will find step-by-step instructions for you and your students. Student instructions are editable in case you need to tweak; you will also have access to any printables that are necessary for the activity.

UPDATE January 2020: Two new activities for literary analysis have been added.

In the file you will find activities for:

  • Pre-Reading Strategies
  • Teaching Close Reading & Note-taking
  • Recognizing Key Facts and Writing Assertions
  • Sticky Reading Tasks
  • Finding Textual Evidence
  • Understanding How Authors Use Characters and Develop Themes
  • Passage Analysis
  • Discovering Author Purpose
  • Several Analysis Activities
  • Independent Reading Activities
  • Non-Fiction: Developing Ideas
  • Building Word Muscle
  • Descriptive Writing
  • Color Coding to Learn Writing Skills
  • Collaborative Poetry
  • Writing Strong Assertions

Other teachers are saying:

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There are so many ways to incorporate these activities - and enliven your teaching! So many different ways to engage students and get them thinking beyond the basics! Love it!

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an amazing resource with so many useful activities that are very popular in my class. Thank you!

NOTE: I have written about several of these activities on my blog and Instagram; however, this format gives you the step-by-step instructions that will allow you to use them right away in your classroom.

You Might Also Like:

Activities for Independent Reading
Expository Writing: Lessons & Activities

Writing Mini-Lessons: The Bundle

Exploring Issues and Informational Texts

Connect with me for teaching tips and ideas:
Real Learning in Room 213
Room 213 on Pinterest and Instagram

Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and products:

• Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will then receive customized email updates about this store.

___________________________________

Copyright © ROOM 213

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 5 out of 5
May 5, 2026
I literally use thse activities all the time for my classroom
AccordingToMolly
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127 reviews • Nebraska
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties
Excellent Resource!
Rated 5 out of 5
February 8, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
I use these resources every week in my classes. It is an excellent way to incorporate writing into my religion class.
60 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 8th
If you only buy ONE product from TpT, THIS IS THE ONE!
Rated 5 out of 5
January 3, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
I can't say enough great things about this amazing resource! I have used multiple activities from this set, and students are always engaged and hard at work! I feel like using the ideas presented in this set has breathed new life into my activities and brought things out in my students I haven't seen before. They are really talking to each other, analyzing difficult material with greater ease because of the scaffolding and variations these activities provide, and enjoying what they are doing without even realizing the levels of Bloom's they are surpassing! If I could only purchase one item from TpT, it would be this one. Room 213, keep the great ideas coming! Thank you!
Chelsea C.
148 reviews • New Jersey
Grades taught: 8th
Fabulous variety of interactive and engaging activities!
Rated 5 out of 5
October 27, 2025
Fabulous variety of interactive and engaging activities! This is the way that I love to teach - collaboration and analysis go hand in hand. Sticky notes and chart paper are always a hit with my students!
Kelly W.
108 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 7th, 8th
Great variety!
Rated 5 out of 5
August 27, 2025
This was a great resource for my students who are more active in the classroom. I liked the structure and it added a good amount of variety. Thank you!
Katie G.
39 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Another Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 10, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
I tend to really like this seller’s resources - they are straightforward and easy to implement for me. I have used this many times - effective and engaging for lit analysis.
Jennifer M.
779 reviews • New York
Grades taught: 8th
A Wonderful Resource for Teaching Reading & Writing
Rated 5 out of 5
August 4, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Oh my word, I cannot say enough good things about this resource! It has such a variety of activities and they get the students out of their seats and collaborating. Implementation and setup were not that difficult. I had been looking at the resource for a while, but didn't purchase it until the December sale. I wish I had it all year, but will definitely be using it for years to come!
Susan B.
293 reviews • Maine
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 16, 2025
Looking forward to using this in the coming year! Thanks for this resource.
Tara E.
177 reviews
Grades taught: 7th

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