Students are expected to follow along with the teacher to complete the PURPOSE of graphic and text features.
Independently they add the Name of each text/graphic feature to show what they KNOW>
expository vs poetry
thematically connected by the topic of chocolate
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vocabulary
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inferences
poetry format
authors craft
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Depth & Complexity: “Me Through the Icons” Back-to-School ActivityStart the year with meaningful conversations and deeper thinking! This engaging slide presentation introduces students to the Depth and Complexity icons through a fun, personal lens— themselves. Students reflect, connect, and share while building critical thinking skills right from day one. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, this resource blends SEL, writing, and discussion into an easy, no-prep activity
Ugly Sweater Character Showcase — Drama Character Analysis Project The Ugly Sweater Character Showcase is a high-engagement, creative project designed to deepen students’ understanding of character development and symbolism after reading drama texts. Perfect as a post-unit assessment or enrichment activity, this project allows students to visually represent a character using meaningful symbols connected to key events, traits, motivations, and relationships from the play. Students design an “u
Edit & Revise Bell Ringers | The 1% Rule Writing Practice ✨ Help your students grow stronger writers—one small step at a time! This engaging, no-prep bell ringer resource uses the powerful idea of The 1% Rule to build editing and revising skills through short, meaningful passages your students will actually connect with. Perfect for daily warm-ups, test prep, or quick skill review, each passage is packed with real-world themes like hard work, focus, and perseverance—while targeting essential gr
Helping students summarize and paraphrase effectively can be challenging—especially when they struggle to identify the most important idea of a text. This Summary & Paraphrase Practice Packet is designed to make abstract thinking visible, concrete, and manageable for middle school learners. In this resource, students read engaging informational, fiction, and literary passages and then draw, label, and caption the central idea before answering STAAR®-style multiple-choice questions. This app
Struggling readers often jump straight into a text without understanding what they’re reading, why they’re reading it, or how it’s organized. The Close the GAPS Reading Strategy helps students slow down, skim with purpose, and approach texts strategically—before confusion sets in. This resource teaches students to identify: Genre Author’s Purpose Point of View Structure By closing these “GAPS” first, students gain clarity, confidence, and a plan for reading—making it easier to eliminate in
8Diii- This TEK expects students to recognize and analyze how informational texts are organized—especially when a text covers more than one topic or idea. Students should understand how authors use structures and patterns (like headings, subheadings, categories, and subcategories) to help readers follow and understand complex information.
Literature Circle Roles and Resources Bring structure, clarity, and engagement to your literature circles with this versatile resource! Each student role comes with a detailed bookmark outlining the role’s mission, key responsibilities, and a simple checklist to guide participation. A matching graphic organizer is included for every role, helping students organize their thinking and contribute meaningfully to discussions. These materials can be used with any literary or informational text, makin
"A ghost is trapped in this house, doomed to wander through it until he recovers all his memories. To help him find them, you must first pass all the tests and get the missing items in your inventory.Explore the house and try not to get trapped yourself too..." Review the story through an interactive digital escape room; plot, theme, mood and text evidence.
This STAAR reading Jeopardy game was designed to help your students review and practice for their upcoming test in a fun and competitive way. When using the PowerPoint open the file and click into slideshow mode. Then to play the game have teams take turns. Next, click on the chosen category from the game board. This will take you to the question that goes along with the selected category and dollar amount. Once a team gives the correct answer and you are done with that question simply click on
Nonfiction article about Shakespeare's Life
STAAR stem questions (10) with answer key
poetry analysis graphic organizer
ACE short answer response prompt and rubric
Absolutely! Here's a description for your math digital escape room: --- Welcome to the ultimate Math Digital Escape Room experience! Get ready to put your mathematical skills to the test in an adventure filled with proportions, geometry, data analysis, financial literacy, and vocabulary challenges. Whether you're a seasoned math whiz or just brushing up on your skills, this escape room offers something for everyone. Embark on a thrilling journey through a series of interactive puzzles and games
From the oppressive acts of British rule to the stirring calls for independence, every clue you uncover will bring you one step closer to unraveling the truth behind this historic uprising. But beware, time is of the essence! With each passing moment, the echoes of history grow fainter, and the shadows of tyranny loom ever closer. Can you and your fellow detectives crack the code of the revolution before it's too late? Gather your wits, get out your notes, and prepare to embark on an unforgettab
Expository vs Poem
Water issues in AFrica vs The Water Princess
questions focus on...
vocabulary
text structure
inference
thematic connection
figurative language
Literature Circle Roles and Resources Bring structure, clarity, and engagement to your literature circles with this versatile resource! Each student role comes with a detailed bookmark outlining the role’s mission, key responsibilities, and a simple checklist to guide participation. A matching graphic organizer is included for every role, helping students organize their thinking and contribute meaningfully to discussions. These materials can be used with any literary or informational text, makin
To keep students engaged in the reading, allow them to choose 3 creative ways to show you what they know and have learned. Analyze the story of Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar through Bloom's taxonomy. * create song lyrics * illustrate * rewrite scenes * timelines * identify
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