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Students will define internal vs. external conflict in their own words. The kids will be asked to determine if the ten practice sentences contain an external or internal conflict. They must also underline or highlight and clue words that may have helped them to make their decision. Answer key included.

This frame provides a simple template for students to write out a well-organized summary. This outline can be used for elementary, early middle school, EL or RSP students.

This is a simple quiz that asks students to match each point of view with its definition. There are also sentences that students must identify the point of view from which it is written. The final part of this quiz asks students to write a complete sentence from each point of view. Answer key included.

This is a standard 8 sentence paragraph frame that can be used for late elementary or middle school writing assignments. It includes a topic sentence, 3 main points with supporting details and a closing statement. This is very useful for having students organize information while composing a paragraph.

This is a short assessment based on previously completed practice activities (see Fact and Opinion Practice/Identifying Fact and Opinion in a Paragraph). Students will be asked to identify whether a sentence is a fact or opinion (ten sentences). They will then be asked to read a paragraph and place the ten sentences into the fact or opinion side of a two-column chart, (20 points possible).

This quiz assesses student knowledge of what similes, metaphors, hyperboles, idioms and personifications are. This quiz asks the students to match the definition of each type of figurative language with its definition. Students are then given sample sentences and asked to identify what type of figurative language is being used.

This is a template to plan any lesson. The planner utilizes the common core standards as well as Bloom's Taxonomy to plan lessons. There is also an lesson evaluation included in this template.

This activity asks for students to read a short passage and use their logic to conclude what the inferred central idea of the passage is. The students will also be asked to highlight or underline the clues (supporting details) that would help to find the central idea in the passage.This activity may be completed individually OR in pairs or small groups in order to promote analysis and discussion of passage. Common Core 5th-8th grade. This is a great activity to lead into writing summaries of cen

This is a short quiz to test student knowledge of figurative language. The students will be asked to match the definition of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole and personification. There are also sentences that ask the students to identify which of th literary devices is being used within the sentence.

This writing frame asks the student to read a passage that the teacher selects. The teacher uses the frame to help the students accomplish the following task:the students must pick out the central idea and identify three supporting details within the story. As well, the student must write a concluding sentence. After the students have completed the frame, they may turn it into an informative summary. This activity supports the middle school Common Core standards for grades 5, 6 and 7 which asks

This is the second activity that asks for students to read a short passage and use their logic to conclude what the inferred central idea of the passage is. The students will also be asked to highlight or underline the clues (supporting details) that would help to find the central idea in the passage.This activity may be completed individually OR in pairs or small groups in order to promote analysis and discussion of passage. Common Core 5th-8th grade. This is a great activity to lead into writi

This lesson planner allows teachers from any grade level to list the Common Core Standard and place the lesson on a Bloom's Taxonomy scale. Teacher's can plan their lesson and evaluate the efficacy of the lesson on the bottom. Teachers will list modifications used during the lesson, evalute student response to the lesson and how the lesson can be changed the next time it is presented.

This assignment can be used for the persuasive essay element of the ELA state standards. It asks students to identify the best superhero, make a statement about that superhero and research facts about the superhero. As well, students will compare their superhero to others and offer a concluding statement based on their research. Included is a graphic organizer to help students get organized. This is a fun and purposeful assignment that students will enjoy!

Liar, Liar is a very entertaining book by Gary Paulsen. This book engages students and is excellent for drawing in reluctant readers. This quiz is a short multiple choice test followed by a short written opinion response to the key element of the book.

Variant is a high interest novel that keep students involved and contains many surprises, twists and turns! I would highly recommend this book for students. This quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions and a short written response question which asks for an opinion to be backed up by supporting evidence from the book. BL: 4.5/ AR 12 pts. There is a sequel called Feedback.

This exam has a combination of questions according to different level's of Bloom's Taxonomy. It also has written responses that allow kids to explain various sections of the book.

This assignment is a step by step organizer to help students brainstorm, come up with an assertion and reasons, find textual evidence, and interpret what the evidence means. The five page assignment organizer begins with guide lines for a proper essay, vocabulary and transitional words. This lesson typically takes my students a week to complete as each day is a step in the overall development of the essay. My students have been using this organizer to develop well-organized and clear persuasive

This book provides incredible insight into the world of a child in war-torn Afghanistan. The Breadwinner captures the interest of students and also creates a student awareness concerning issues that are occurring around the world. There are four books in this series and my class has read all of them together. The quiz has ten multiple choice questions as well as two written responses which ask them to identify/describe an internal and an external conflict that the main character must face and s

"Trapped" by Michael Northrup is a high interest novel that students really enjoy! This quiz has 10 multiple choice questions and a written response question that asks students for a higher level response. BL 5.3/ 9 AR pts

This is a progressive challenge activity that asks students to identify from what point a view sentences are written. Then the students are given a short story in 3rd person and asked to rewrite it in first person narrative. This is a building activity (see Point of View Introduction/Point of View Practice Worksheets) leading to an assessment on 1st, 2nd and 3rd person point of view. Answer Key Included