Middle School Balanced Literacy Independent Work Packet

Use this NO PREP, ready to print & go packet to help study many elements of any book—picture or chapter, fiction or non-fiction—with added fun!

A Book Study Companion Unit with Fun Activities & a few templates, too!

This 24-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

24 Pages Total Include:
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self
* Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

* Read & Recall : What is it about? Tell me two things. Moral of the story.

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page : Design your own cover for the story. Describe why you have chosen this illustration.
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

* IDIOMS : Blank template for adding any idioms from your book
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

* Writing Prompt : with book- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Writing Prompt : with crayon box- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction OR multiplication/division using photos (fill in your own)

* Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

* Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

* Acrostic Poem : READING
* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Blank for you to fill in
* Math : 12 simple addition problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

* Interactive Notebook Template : S_traight_
* Interactive Notebook Template : Square style

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This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for the American Revolution guided reading task unveils the complex and far-reaching era of "The Seven Years' War" (1756-1763), often considered the first global conflict. This comprehensive resource covers the significant events, alliances, battles, territorial changes, and long-term implications of this transformative period as part of a **US History**program.

Students will delve into topics such as:

• The underlying struggles for global supremacy, particularly between Britain and France.
• The alliances formed, including Britain's alliance with Prussia and France's alignment with Austria, Russia, and others.
• The widespread nature of the conflict, reaching from Europe to the Caribbean, India, Africa, and the Philippines.
• Major land and sea battles that reshaped territories and established naval dominance.
• The Treaty of Paris in 1763, the significant territorial shifts, and the new balance of power.
• The lasting effects of the war on colonial policies, international relations, and the stage set for subsequent conflicts, including the American Revolution.

Interactive activities like mapping exercises, analyzing primary sources, and thought-provoking questions designed for both middle and high school students will enhance comprehension. This resource offers an intricate exploration of a period marked by warfare, political maneuvering, territorial gains and losses, and the shaping of modern global relations.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is a powerful pedagogical tool for history class, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to glean and synthesize vital information from texts. Through engaging discussions and exposure to various sources, guided reading cultivates participation, broadens vocabulary, and hones reading fluency. Enhance your students' literacy skills and elevate their historical understanding with this essential resource!

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This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for the American Revolution guided reading task unveils the complex and far-reaching era of "The Seven Years' War" (1756-1763), often considered the first global conflict. This comprehensive resource covers the significant events, alliances, battles, territorial changes, and long-term implications of this transformative period as part of a **US History**program.

Students will delve into topics such as:

• The underlying struggles for global supremacy, particularly between Britain and France.
• The alliances formed, including Britain's alliance with Prussia and France's alignment with Austria, Russia, and others.
• The widespread nature of the conflict, reaching from Europe to the Caribbean, India, Africa, and the Philippines.
• Major land and sea battles that reshaped territories and established naval dominance.
• The Treaty of Paris in 1763, the significant territorial shifts, and the new balance of power.
• The lasting effects of the war on colonial policies, international relations, and the stage set for subsequent conflicts, including the American Revolution.

Interactive activities like mapping exercises, analyzing primary sources, and thought-provoking questions designed for both middle and high school students will enhance comprehension. This resource offers an intricate exploration of a period marked by warfare, political maneuvering, territorial gains and losses, and the shaping of modern global relations.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is a powerful pedagogical tool for history class, fostering deep understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to glean and synthesize vital information from texts. Through engaging discussions and exposure to various sources, guided reading cultivates participation, broadens vocabulary, and hones reading fluency. Enhance your students' literacy skills and elevate their historical understanding with this essential resource!

Enjoy this resource! Don't forget to follow my store for more awesome products and rate this product for your TeachShare credits :)

SUBSCRIBE NOW  to my list for a free copy of the eBook "ChatGPT for history Teachers" and a Story, Source, Scholarships resources to see how well they work in your classroom.

Request a resource:

If you like my resources but I have uploaded a particular one you would love, please email me and tell me what you would like me to deign:

kane@yugenlearning,com or Subscribe to Our Enlightening Educators’ Mailing List Now!

People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

and

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Follow us!!!!!

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Please share feedback to help me improve my resources for you.

More great curriculum resources

New Mini-Bundles save Money

Save Money with Bundles!

✅ ➡ World War Two

✅ ➡ World War One

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✙ Nazi Germany

✅ ➡ ☭ Russian Revolution

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ USA Civil Rights

✅ ➡ ⚙ Industrial Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚙ Imperialism

✅ ➡ South Africa: Apartheid

✅ ➡ Australian Civil Rights

✅ ➡ Australian History

✅ ➡ ☥ Ancient History

✅ ➡ Ancient Rome

✅ ➡ Ancient Egypt

✅ ➡ Ancient Greece

✅ ➡ Ancient China

✅ ➡ Medieval History

✅ ➡ Vikings

✅ ➡ ✝️ Medieval Europe

✅ ➡ Medieval Japan

✅ ➡ Black Death

✅ ➡ Spanish conquest of the Americas

✅ ➡ Renaissance

✅ ➡ Ottoman Empire

Quick Challenge Cards

World Geography

Coding & Computing

Careers

$ Economics

ICT based activities