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Science Writing: News Brief and White Paper Assignments

By Crazy for Comprehension

Help your students become proficient in science writing with these two assignments. The first one instructs the student on how to write a news brief from a previously published scientific or medical article. This assignment takes summarizing a step

Subjects:

Other (ELA)

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Independent Work Packet, Handouts

$2.00

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Student Graphic Organizers for Close Reading

By Crazy for Comprehension

These graphic organizers can be used to guide middle grade readers through close readings of novels or nonfiction books. The organizers allow the reader to dissect a book's characters, setting, and plot. They also allow the reader to interact with a

Subjects:

Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Activities

$2.00

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Chapter by Chapter: A Close Reading of Eleven by Tom Rogers

By Crazy for Comprehension

If you are looking for a class novel, Eleven by Tom Rogers is worth considering. I have dissected Eleven and generated close reading comprehension questions for each chapter. These can be used in multiple ways: as journal responses, homework,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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Pope Francis Word Search

By Crazy for Comprehension

A perfect activity for Catholic school students in the lower elementary school grades. Learn about Pope Francis with this word search. A great activity to supplement Religion. This word search can be used as an independent activity, a partner

Subjects:

Religion

Grades:

Homeschool, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$1.50

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Nine Graphic Organizers for Teaching Close Reading

By Crazy for Comprehension

Here are 9 graphic organizers that can be used to help your students closely interpret a fictional reading of your choice. The organizers include one "master" organizer in which information about all elements can be recorded, as well as individual

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

$2.50

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Run-on Sentences: Catch Them If You Can! Activity Worksheet

By Crazy for Comprehension

This worksheet contains 10 run-on sentences that can be used for classwork, homework, or a quiz. Students must identify where the run-on occurs and how to correctly join two independent clauses using selected coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Grammar

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

$1.00

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TWO QUIZZES to ASSESS UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

By Crazy for Comprehension

Here are two quizzes that can be used to assess student understanding of the high points of the United States Constitution. One quiz requires short answers and fill-in-the-blanks, while the other is a True or False assessment. Constitutional topics

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Independent Work Packet, Activities

$2.25

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How to Write a Summary with Review Checklist and Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

Writing a concise summary is one of the first assignments given in college ENGLISH 101. High school students can get a head start on summary writing with this document, which includes how to write a summary, a check list that can be used for peer or

Subjects:

English

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$2.50

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The Boston Massacre: True or False Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

The Boston Massacre is sometimes referred to as the first battle in the war for American independence from Great Britain. This 10-question, True or False quiz emphasizes the highlights of this historic event. This activity can be used as a partner

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Assessment

$1.50

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Chapter-by-Chapter: A Close Reading of Night by Elie Wiesel

By Crazy for Comprehension

Chapter-by-Chapter, this activity provides a close reading of Elie Wiesel's, Night. All chapters have at least 2 questions, and each question involves a close reading of the chapter. This close reading guide can be used as a companion to reading

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, Homeschool, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Study Guides

$2.50

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Chapter-by-Chapter: A Close Reading of Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beal

By Crazy for Comprehension

Chapter-by-Chapter, this activity provides a close reading of Melba Pattillo Beals's Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High School. Some chapters have multiple questions. Each question involves a

Subjects:

Literature, U.S. History, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Assessment

$2.50

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S.E. Hinton, Author of The Outsiders: Short Bio Reading with Questions

By Crazy for Comprehension

If you are teaching The Outsiders your students will enjoy learning about the author, S.E. Hinton and how the book came to be written. This short reading contains vocabulary and close reading activities, as well as writing prompts. All activities

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Independent Work Packet, Activities

$2.00

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The 5 C's of Style PowerPoint Presentation

By Crazy for Comprehension

Teach Academic Writing to Middle School students with this 28 slide PowerPoint presentation. This PowerPoint addresses the 5 C's (Cut, Check for Action, Commit to Strong Writing, Connect Ideas and Choose the Right Word) that are the basis for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, Homeschool, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$3.00

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How to Write a Critique with Two Activities

By Crazy for Comprehension

Critique writing is assigned in advanced high school Language Arts courses and college Freshman English classes. This six-page handout addresses how to write a critique; also included is a pre-writing worksheet to help the student crystalize his or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Handouts

$2.50

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Three Branches of One Government Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

This activity contains 15 statements which fall into the category of Executive, Legislative or Judicial branch of the United States government. It can be used as an assessment tool, handout, partner activity or homework. An answer key is provided.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Assessment, Homework

$1.00

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Presidential Trivia Quiz: 50 Facts about Our Presidents Past and Present

By Crazy for Comprehension

The President of the United States is the most important job in the world! It is a serious position and it is important that we recognize all of the responsibilities that come with being president. But It is also fun to learn a little bit about the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Presidents' Day

Grades:

Homeschool, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Activities, Homework

$1.50

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Stock Market Crash of 1929 True or False Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

A 10 question True/False Quiz that highlights the causes, effects, and time period relative to the Stock Market Crash of 1929. In addition to its use as a quiz, this product can also be used as a partner activity, homework assignment, or in-class

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Homework

$1.00

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The Great Depression: 15 Question Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

The Great Depression is an important topic taught in middle and high school. This 15-guestion quiz contains True and False and short answer questions that touch on the highlights of this important period in United States history. This quiz can also

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 7^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Assessment, Homework

$1.00

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Impeachment True or False Quiz

By Crazy for Comprehension

Twenty True or False questions cover all aspects of the process of impeachment. Created to be used with "Let's Discuss...Impeachment" (available on this site), this quiz can be used independently of that text. It can also be used as a partner

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, U.S. History

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Homework

$1.00

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Kamala Harris: Short Biographical Reading with Comprehension Questions

By Crazy for Comprehension

Kamala Harris made history when she was elected the first female vice president of the United States, but all her life, she has been a woman of firsts. This approximately 400 -word vignette of Harris touches on her accomplishments in public

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Women's History Month

Grades:

Homeschool, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Webquests, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

$2.00

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, English, Other (Social Studies - History), Other (ELA), Literature, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Close Reading, Women's History Month

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