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.

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 is a writing intervention designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who struggle with writing. This packet is divided into nine different weeks. Ideal for tier 2 or tier 3 intervention. This is also a great packet to use for summer writing for all students. With nine different weeks, students will be busy all summer. This packet includes: • compare and contrast writing • persuasive writing • narrative writing • paragraph structure • topic sentences • supporting detail • introductory phrases

This is a writing intervention designed for 4th, 5th, or 6th grade. This packet is divided into nine different weeks. Ideal for tier 2 or tier 3 intervention. This is also a great packet to use for summer writing for all students. With nine different weeks, students will be busy all summer. This packet includes: • compare and contrast writing • persuasive writing • narrative writing • paragraph structure • topic sentences • supporting detail • introductory phrases It also addresses a rang

This complete set of Literature ELA Assessments for 6th grade Common Core, includes unique assessments to use for any novel. Standards included are: RL 6.1, RL 6.2, RL 6.3, RL 6.4, RL 6.5, RL 6.6, RL 6.7, RL6.9. This collection makes novel planning a breeze.

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 includes a short story in the format of a PowerPoint. Also included is Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then Individual Posters based off of the short story. There is also a set of graphic organizers to use.

This complete set of information ELA Assessments for 7th grade Common Core, includes unique assessments to use for any nonfiction piece. Standards included are: RI 8.1, RI 8.2, RI 8.3, RI 8.4, RI 8.5, RI 8.6, RI 8.7, RI 8.8, and RI 8.9. This collection makes nonfiction units a breeze.

This complete set of information ELA Assessments for 6th grade Common Core, includes unique assessments to use for any nonfiction piece. Standards included are: RI 6.1 (two different assessments) RI 6.2 (two different assessments) RI 6.3 (two different assessments) RI 6.4 RI 6.5 RI 6.6 RI 6.7 RI 6.8 RI 6.9. This collection makes nonfiction units a breeze.

Q.A.R. questions worksheet for Balto. There is a page for each chapter. Each chapter has all four question types.

Address the Literature Common Core standards with questions that can be asked after reading any book. Questions are divided by standard.

This lesson is an introduction and exploration of narrative hooks. This file includes a PowerPoint with an overview of 6 different hook strategies. There are also two different handouts/worksheets. One worksheet is to generate hooks following the strategy given specific narrative prompts. The other worksheet is to be used for student's own narrative writing. This lesson typically takes 2-3 class periods as it takes students awhile to generate and develop the different hooks for the differen