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Reading Guide: The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez Comprehension and discussion questions for each chapterStandards based covering: character development, plot development, point of view, figurative language, etc. BEST Florida Novel for 7th gradePost-Reading Discussion Questions IncludedAnswer Key Included

"Two Viewpoints" and "Yet Do I Marvel?" Analysis and Answer Key An analysis for students to complete independently or with a teacher Covers tone, structure, meaning, purpose, and understanding of poetryComparison of both poems together Answer key includedFlorida BEST Poems covering standard ELA R1.4

Close Reading of George vs George by Rosalyn Schanzer Guided Reading of the textComprehension and Discussion questions Argument analysis on British and American viewpoints Central idea, argument, perspective and summaryShort answer writing included to evaluate argumentFlorida Standards Based: ELA 7.R. 2.2,2.3

"Farewell Address" by Dwight Eisenhower Analysis Flag Project Student centered Flag Project based on finding rhetorical appeals, author's purpose, perspective, tone and vocabulary words. Students are asked to provide text evidence. Visual representation of analysis on the flag.Example Included

"Wishing You a Four-Leaf Clover" by Ella Higgins Poem Analysis Standards Based Questions on figurative language, tone, theme, structure, etc. BONUS Writing ActivityCovers Florida Standards ELA6.R.1.4, 3. 1

Plot Project: Create Your Own Greek God Covers literary elements such as plot elements, structure, characteristics, and conflict. Covers writing standards Super engaging activity following a Greek Mythology Unit. I loved how "into" this project my students were! Covers Florida Standards: ELA R 1.1, C 1.2, C1.5

Freedom Walkers: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott Reading Guide, Vocab Glossary, and Answer Key Included Comprehension and discussion questions provided for each chapterFocus on Rhetorical Appeals skillsHistorical Context questions Vocab Glossary provided on key vocabulary throughout the text. Covers 7th Grade Florida BEST Standards: ELA 7.R.2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 2.2

"The Destructive Male" by Elizabeth Cady Stanton Close Reading Pre-Reading: vocab and discussion questionClose reading questions- comprehension, analysis, claim, figurative language, tone, central idea, rhetoric, etc. Answer Key Included Florida Standards Based: ELA 7.R.2.3,2.4,3.2,3.4

"Oranges" by Gary Soto Poem Analysis Standards Based Analysis on literary devices- structure, figurative language, purpose, theme, etc. Poem NOT included Answer Key Included Covers Florida Standard ELA 6.R.1.4

Short Story Analysis on Phaethon by Bernard Evslin and Arachne by Oliva E. Coolidge Students are asked to evaluate literary elements such as characters, setting, character traits, theme, plot, and conflict while finding evidence from both stories Florida BEST short stories covering standards ELA7.R.1.1,1.2

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Close Reading Guide Chapter Based Questions Discussion Questions Post Reading Questions Literary Elements- theme, point of view, figurative language, etc. Florida Standards: ELA.6.R.1.1,1.2,1.3,3.1,3.2

A Letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman Analysis Comprehension and discussion questionsStandards based: central idea, structure, author's purpose, etc. Group or Independent work Writing based

Down, Down, Down, by Steve Jenkins Text Features Practice Florida BEST Text (6th Grade)Text Features, Central Idea, Author's Purpose, etc.Higher DOK questioningText based

"On Women's Right to Vote," and "The Destructive Male" Comparison Comprehension, word choice, tone, rhetorical appeals, claim/purposeCovers ELA Florida Standards: ELA 7.R.2.3,2.4,3.2,3.4Answer Key included

A Letter from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman Quiz Analysis assessment of the letterCritical thinking, comprehension, figurative language and vocabulary questionsText-based: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Written ResponseCovers Florida Standards: ELA R.2.1,2.2,2.3113 questions

"The Rights of the Colonists" BY Samuel Adams Quiz 12 multiple choice questions, 1 short answer/essay Argument Analysis, Author's Purpose, VocabText based questionsFlorida Standards Based:ELA.7.R.2.2,2.4,1.1

Movie Guide Comparing Treasure Island to the Treasure Island Book Direct comparison questions comparing the plotComprehension, figurative language, stopping points in the movie to discuss comparisons to the novel Covers Florida Standards ELA.R.1.1.1.2, C5.1Treasure Island Disney Version 1950

Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad Exit Tickets 3 Exit Tickets to complete while reading5 question quick assessment to assess comprehension and understanding of the novel while readingGreat for end of class check in with students! Standard Based: Covers Florida Standards: ELA 6.R.2.2,1.1, 1.2 3.2

"Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night" Poem Analysis -Analysis on structure, meaning, tone, theme, figurative language, etc. -Independent or class activity Covers Florida Standards: ELA R.71.4,3.1

George vs George by Rosalyn Schanzer Quiz 13 questions text-based assessment questions on perspective, argument, central idea, and rhetorical appeals Follows Florida Reading Standards: ELA 7.R.2.3,2.4,3.2,3.4Answer Key Included