12th Grade Reading Strategies Handouts

The Cuban Missile Crisis Declassified

By Sarah Austin

The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 pushed the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. This lesson will have students critically examine the complex relationship between the United States and Cuba that led to this climatic point in history. Students will delve deeper into this conflict by analyzing the differing points of view and perspectives concerning the events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis through the study of three sources of information.

This resource is a perfect lesson for students to work independently, or for a substitute to teach!

This lesson includes:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • Reading: ‘On the Brink- From the Bay of Pigs to the Cuban Missile Crisis’
  • 44 min Documentary film ‘Fidel Castro Declassified’
  • 2 page set of 7 questions (analysis and comprehension)
  • Venn Diagram
  • American history textbook version

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Analyzing Images Writing Activities

By Beth Hammett

Do your students need help with analysis? Use these ten graphic organizers with images for analysis practice and writing a thesis. These exercises and graphic organizers help students springboard to analyzing more complex illustrations and essays for future coursework.

This easy to implement, step-by-step analysis guide for individual, small/whole group practice includes:

Full picture slides for whole group discussion and preview

10 Analysis Graphic Organizers with images

One Blank Analysis Graphic Organizer

Analysis categories include: Assumptions/Inferences, Year, Time, Season, Setting, Stereotypes, Characterization, Genre, Emotions, and Others

Writing a Thesis Statement

This step-by-step guide is simple to follow, great for test prep, and helps students uncover the process of analysis.

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Animal Farm Graphic Organizers: Google Drive Version

By Educate and Create

If you're an English teacher looking for an effective and engaging way to help your students analyze and understand the complexities of the novel Animal Farm, look no further than our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric.

This product includes 5 unique graphic organizers, each designed to help your students explore a different aspect of the novel. The organizers cover important literary elements such as vocabulary, plot structure, theme development, and more. The included rubric provides a clear and detailed grading system to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

Our graphic organizers and rubric are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own review materials. Plus, they're designed with high school English teachers in mind, so you can be sure that your students are getting the most out of their reading experience.

With our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric, your students will be able to dive deep into the novel and gain a comprehensive understanding of the important concepts and themes presented in Animal Farm .These materials are a valuable resource for any high school English teacher who wants to help their students succeed in analyzing complex literary works.

Don't wait! Add our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with your students long after they've finished reading Animal Farm.

***This is the Google Drive Version

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Daily Reading Log Chart

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Need a great, easy-to-use reading log? This was successfully used for many years when we had a time slot cut out for a 30-minute reading time each day. Students earn points towards rewards such as homework passes, computer time, or have your students earn point each six weeks or quarter for a special movie day event.

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Their Eyes Were Watching God Characterization Flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Rubric included.

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Othello --- Iago - Soliloquies Act 1 and 2 Analysis + Character Analysis

By Educate and Create

Analysis worksheets for two of Iago's Soliloquies in Othello by William Shakespeare. Contains textual and video analysis plus a psycho analysis of Iago's character. These are excellent for reading the play or discussing Iago as a character in the play. Comes complete with answer key and rubric.

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Frankenstein Characterization Flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Spelling Confused Words A-I Game and Puzzles with Activities

By Beth Hammett

15 Commonly Confused Words A-I with engaging activities for students to learn. Includes:

A-I game with fill-in-the-blank, definitions, make your own

sentences/slides (individual/groups & competitive play)

2 Crossword puzzles with Commonly Confused Words

2 Word Searches with Commonly Confused Words

All answer sheets included

Directions and Suggestions with Extensions

Words used are:

1. accept except

2. aloud allowed

3. bare bear4. brake break

5. coarse course6. council counsel

7. desert dessert

8. dose doze

9. envelope envelop

10. forbear forebear

11. grisly grizzly

12. glance glimpse

13. hair hare

14. hole whole

15. ingenious ingenuous

Students will have fun learning these Commonly Confused Words.

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Of Mice and Men Characterization Flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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The Crucible Characterization flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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The Red Badge of Courage Characterization Flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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The Handmaid's Tale Characterization Flip book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Things Fall Apart Characterization Flip Book

By Educate and Create

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Wordsmithery

By Beth Hammett

Reinforce word origins by having students come up with their own made-up words! Use compound words, foreign words, prefixes/suffixes, shortened words, sound words, rhyming words, etc...for this fun, visual activity. Includes: Directions Definition Example from Classic Poem Student Examples Application Activity Publishing Activities Meets CCSS, improves vocabulary, uses decoding skills, and visualization. Use for individual or group activity.

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5 Terrifying tales from Greek mythology Comic Strip & Prompt {History Guru}

By History Guru

Ancient Greek Mythology: Comic Strip & Prompt

SS.6.W.3.5 Achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization

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SS.6.W.3.5

Summarize the important achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization.

Mythology Stories: 5

Subject Area: Social Studies Grade: 6

Strand: World History

Standard: Recognize significant events, figures, and contributions of classical civilizations (Phoenicia, Greece, Rome, Axum). Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14

Status: State Board Approved

SS.6.C.1.1 & 1.2

5 terrifying tales from Greek mythology

I can statement: I can explain the development of Athenian Democracy, Empire, and Greek culture

Directions: Use the stories from http://www.ngkids.co.uk/history/Greek-Myths to illustrate these 5 tales. Greek myths were a huge part of the religion in Ancient Greece, and offer a glimpse into the lives of the ancient people who told them. Check out five of these fascinating Greek myths below, and meet the people-eating, fire-breathing beasts and the heroes who battled them!

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Theme - Anchor Chart and Student Handout

By Blooming Through High School

A theme formula that's easy to use and easy to memorize! Hang it up or pass it out.

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FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-Taking Pages

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Maximize your biology teaching resources with my plant and fungi life cycle reading passages.  Designed for middle and high school students, this comprehensive FREEBIE includes detailed reading passages, comprehension questions, and organized note-taking pages.

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FREEBIE Amphibians Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

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Dive into the fascinating world of amphibians with this comprehensive introduction!  This FREEBIE provides an engaging reading passage that covers key topics like the characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproduction of amphibians.  Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this resource offers a glimpse into the full unit study.  It’s an ideal tool for teachers looking to enhance their science lessons with high-quality, content-rich materials.

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FREEBIE Amphibians Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

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FREEBIE Reptiles Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

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