Comprehending JACK

This Zipfile contains a PowerPoint that introduces to Juxtaposition by using pictures and examples from literature. It then provides a definition. At the end of the PowerPoint, there is an opportunity for students to practice their understanding of Juxtaposition. Additionally, there is a separate worksheet that contains both pictures, literature, and rap to have students explain juxtaposition and how it impacts meaning.

Complete Novel Unit with 26 day lesson plans. Unit includes guided reading questions for each chapter, Probable Passage prediction activity, 2 vocabulary sections with quizzes, and assessments for RL 3.3-interpretation of characters assessment, RL 3.6 Point of View, and RL 3.2 Central Message Assessment.

This Zipfile contains a PowerPoint that introduces paradox by using pictures and examples from literature, images, and songs. It then provides a definition. At the end of the PowerPoint, there is an opportunity for students to practice their understanding of Paradox with four different activities. Additionally, there is a separate worksheet that contains both pictures and literature to have students explain paradox and how it impacts meaning.

This unit is designed for guided reading. It includes: -teacher directions for each chapter -guided reading questions for the entire book -Q.A.R. for each chapter -focused skilled lesson for each chapter This unit is designed to address the informational text common core for grades 4, 5 and 6. This book is a high interest informational text about a topic that few are familiar.

This Zip file contains a PowerPoint that explains Puns, gives examples with pictures, example with a movie clip, and examples from literature. It also offers extension activities. In addition, there is a worksheet for students to complete that reinforces analyzing puns.

A graphic organizer for brief summaries. This graphic organizer is ideal for students who need to work on capturing the main idea in their summary. Students may only use 20 words to summarize.

This lesson is designed to highly motivate and engage student in argumentative writing. Students actually look forward to writing their arguments to support claims with reasons and relevant evidence. Students love getting free stuff. The purpose of these letters is for students to use their writing skills to attempt to get free stuff. After explaining the lesson, students are usually eager to begin writing. These lessons address all the argumentative writing standards for grades 6-8.

This PDF contains 9 common mythology words and phrases. Each word/phrase contains the word, meaning, example, Greek Myth, picture, and short activity to reinforce the Myth and meaning.

This packet contains 8 different strategies to help students with multiple choice test questions. It is ideal to use before standardized tests, such as the PARCC. The questions in this packet do not require content knowledge, but require students to apply the strategy. Each strategy includes an explanation page for the strategy and a page of practice. Ideal for students who need direct instruction on test taking.

This Zip File contains: 1 student handout on 6 different types of Hooks 1 student worksheet to try the 6 different types of Hooks 1 PowerPoint that includes: Why use hooks Types of writing that requires hooks Rules of hooks 6 different types of hooks: Each hook includes a definition, example, and opportunity for the students to try. Paper topics are included within the PowerPoint. What to Avoid with hooks. Problem and solutions with hooks This PowerPoint contains a lot of information and wou

The following Beanie Baby Decoding Strategies are introduced in this PowerPoint Presentation: Eagle Eye: Look at the pictures Lips the Fish: Get your lips ready Stretchy Snake: Stretch it out Chunky Monkey: Chunk the Word Skippy Frog: Skip it and jump back Trin' Lion: Try it again Flippy Dolphin: Flip the vowels Helpful Kangaroo: ask for help. Also included in a template to print out the 8 strategies onto post it notes. These can serve as a visual reminder bookmark or students can mark circle

This is a 8 page Word document is ready to be printed or edited and used for a display. See the preview for a picture of the final product. This settings are inside of arrows. Ideal for a bulletin board, classroom library, school library, or other display area. If you are interested in the PDF format. Click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Settings-Sign-Post-Display-for-Bulletin-Board-2785065 14 famous settings listed include: 100 Acre Woods Alladin's Cave Camelot Whoville

This lesson was designed for a middle school Language Arts class. This lesson includes a zip file with a PowerPoint and two worksheets. The PowerPoint is embedded with 3 separate assignments related to cliché. The PowerPoint is fully editable. One of the worksheets is designed to supplement any novel. This lesson can be edited down to be done in one day, or take up to three days to complete.