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Your students LOVE to read graphic novels, but do they know how to read these complex texts? Teach your students to read graphic novels, in this fun, engaging, seven day reading workshop unit of study. Students will learn to use expert graphic novel vocabulary (panel, gutter, emanata, etc.), how to correctly read each panel in order, to infer between panels, to pay attention to shapes of bubbles and font in order to read with fluency and expression, to pay attention to artists' choices to help

This is a complete fantasy unit to help you teach fantasy genre with your students. Lead your students as they read fantasy books in clubs with peers. Students will learn about: • Symbolism • fantasy setting • psychological setting • mood • theme • archetypes • vocabulary (greek/latin roots) • character internal and external struggles Included in this 65 page unit are:• 10 complete lesson plans • Prereading activity with student response sheet • 2 pages of pre-unit planning ideas • Unit outlin

Students will sort and rank text evidence that supports a claim. Students will analyze to find the best evidence for a claim. Included in the resource: 2 passages- one nonfiction, one fiction/verse2 lesson plansSet of 3 claim cards and 9 evidence cards for each passage (in color and in black and white)A one page student resource sheet with analysis sentence startersRelated Products: Reading Review GamesTest Prep Vocabulary CardsTest Prep Genre Study Reading Unit6th grade reading test prep Jeop

This is a reference sheet with common types of analogies and examples of each type.   If you enjoy this freebie, please leave feedback.   Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Reading Review Games (for state reading test or end of year review) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Games, BINGO, concentration, I have who has, study guide

Celebrate Frances Willard: Women's History & Social Reform Resource PackHonor the legacy of Frances Willard, a trailblazer in the women’s suffrage, temperance, and education reform movements. Perfect for Frances Willard Day on September 28th, this engaging resource can be used any time of year to enrich your social studies, ELA, or women’s history curriculum. This comprehensive, print-and-go packet includes: 📘 A one-page introductory passage on Frances Willard❓ Comprehension questions

Looking for engaging, ready-to-use reading comprehension activities that build background knowledge and support vocabulary development? This Koala-themed literacy resource is perfect for elementary students and packed with high-quality materials to support informational text instruction, science integration, and writing across the curriculum. 🧠 What’s Included:2 Teacher Reference Sheets:Difference between building vs. activating background knowledgeList of effective strategies to build

Encourage your students to try new books with these fun bookmarks!  Each bookmark "recommends" a book based on likes (genre, previously read books, authors, etc.) ✷80 bookmarks Examples: •If you liked Hunger Games, then you will love Maze Runner•If you liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid, then you will love The Last Kids on Earth•If you like sports, then you will like The Crossover•If you like John Green, then you will love The Sun is Also a StarStudents will read book after book while using these

Nonfiction Vocabulary can be practiced with this fun, engaging word search! Vocabulary on the word search includes: nonfiction main idea compare contrast problem solution chronological cause effect heading index