Middle School English Language Arts Graphic Organizers

"A Christmas Carol": Activities and Vocabulary Bundle

By Colleen Burdette

Engaging activities for literature:

"A Christmas Carol" Vocabulary: Students will find the given words within the novel "A Christmas Carol" and record the sentence in which the word can be found. I had the students complete these sheets after reading the section of the book.

Creative activity: Students participate in an activity where they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.

Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.

As a culminating activity: Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activities before the holiday. They will practice comparing and contrasting in three different ways, including an exciting snowball fight.


What's included:

  • Worksheets for each of the five staves of "A Christmas Carol".
  • Teacher directions.
  • Past, present, and yet to come templates.
  • A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets for notes
  • Topics include: character, setting, theme, conflict, language, plot, and resolution.
  • Answer keys for the students.
  • A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas cards for creating paper snowballs.

How is this bundle useful:

  • Print and go worksheets are easy for teachers.
  • Seasonal work which helps practice essential language skills.
  • Answer key provided.
  • Directions included.
  • Students enjoy an indoor snowball fight.
  • The nature of the activity causes random topics for discussion each round.
  • Easy prep for teacher.
  • Festive display for the holiday.
  • Students use creativity to illustrate.
  • Great writing practice.
  • Page numbers guide students to finding the words within the text on vocabulary worksheets.
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Middle School Text Structure Print and Go! Powerpoint, handout, answer key

By TooBookedUp

Comprehensive Text Structure Resource for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8)

Aligned with TEKS 5.10B, TEKS ELA 6.9b, ELA 7.9B, ELA 8.9B, and Common Core State Standards: Literacy.RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.6

Introducing a meticulously crafted resource designed to empower middle school ELA and intervention teachers. Dive into the world of text structures with this comprehensive package that seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practice.

Objective: Equip students with the skills to identify six distinct text structure types of informational text and discern the author's purpose.

What's Inside:

  • Engaging PowerPoint presentation with clear directions and captivating visuals.
  • Comprehensive guided notes and a graphic organizer.
  • Eight pages of practice materials, including text structure exercises and author's purpose identification tasks.
  • A fun and educational coloring sort activity.

How to Use:

  1. We Do (15 min): Kickstart the lesson with the provided note-taking graphic organizer. As you navigate through the PowerPoint, students will jot down definitions, signal words, and the author's purpose for each structure. Enhance engagement by having students read aloud or using popsicle sticks for random selections.
  2. Teams Do (20 min): Transition to partnered practice with six high-interest paragraphs centered around social media. Students will highlight signal words, pinpoint the text structure, and elucidate the author's rationale behind choosing a particular structure.
  3. You Do (20 min): Culminate the lesson with an independent color sort activity, allowing students to showcase their understanding.

Formats Available: PDF and PowerPoint.

Unique Selling Points:

  • Print & Go: Save precious prep time with materials that are ready to be printed and presented.
  • Low Prep: Minimize your preparation efforts without compromising on the quality of instruction.

Perfect for introducing text structures or as a refresher, this resource is structured into three distinct sections: We Do, Teams Do, and You Do. Designed to fit snugly into a 55-minute class period, it offers a balanced mix of guided instruction and independent practice.

Elevate your teaching game with this comprehensive resource. Ideal for middle school grades 5-8, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring that your students are on the right track.

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We Beat The Street Peer Pressure Writing Assignment | We Beat the Street

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Peer Pressure Writing Assignment | We Beat the Street

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Text - We Beat The Street

★ Topic - Peer Pressure

11 pages

Print and Digital

Suitable for Middle and High School Students

Differentiated Writing Assignment Versions

NO Sample Responses Included

This resource includes:

★ Regular Peer Pressure Essay Writing Worksheet (w/ lines)

This version does not include any supports or guidance.

★ Differentiated version of the Peer Pressure Essay Writing Piece

This is a differentiated version for students who need additional assistance
and guidance in completing the essay accurately. This version includes
sentence stems where students fill in the blanks.

★ 2 Graphic Organizers

to assist all students in gathering and organizing information consistent with
the essay task. Same content, different variation.

★ Essay Rubric

to evaluate essay writing response (Rubric is very specific to the essay task.)

★ Essay Writer’s Reflection Sheet

with questions for students to reflect about their writing experience.

★ Writing Skills List Sheet

that includes a list of writing skills that students can select from to reflect
about their writing strengths and weaknesses. This is especially helpful for
students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

to accompany the showcasing of student work, while enhancing the overall
visual aspect of your bulletin board.

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

❤️ Three Differentiated Writing Packets

❤️ We Beat The Street BUNDLE

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each worksheet slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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In We Beat The Street, Sampson, Rameck, and George live in dangerous and underprivileged neighborhoods in Newark, New Jersey. The three boys grow up surrounded by violence, drugs, and gang activity. All three of the authors face both positive and negative Peer Pressure that ultimately impact the choices they make as well as their future lives.

This resource is a differentiated writing packet related to Peer Pressure. Students will write about the positive and negative influences of Peer Pressure that the three boys experience. Students can decide which author to write about. Graphic organizers are included to assist students in developing their essays. They must also cite specific evidence from the text to support their analysis.

This packet will save you a whole lot of time! You will be ready to score students' completed differentiated writing assignments immediately upon completion and showcase on Bulletin Boards as the Rubric and Bulletin Board Task Display Page are included in this packet!

NO Sample Responses Included

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This resource can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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This resource is also included in the We Beat The Street BUNDLE.

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  • INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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ELA Book for Student Reference/Writing/Literature/Grammar/Organizers

By Blooming Through High School

Perfect for learners who have IEP's requiring class notes, correctly completed examples, and graphic organizers.

Bundle and save with the All Things English Revising & Editing Workbook

I was tired of writing things on the board over and over again. I was tired of printing out pages that students threw away. I was also tired of answering questions that students could find for themselves. So I made a book to make sure I wouldn't have to anymore.

Over the course of 2 months, I thought of everything that I would have to teach, explain, write examples of, and print, and I put all my tips and tricks into ONE BOOK. I printed this out and spiral bound all the pages for each of my students. Every time my students ask me to repeat something, I point them to the book.

I also use this in my class for reference during specific lessons as well. It's a game changer! I save time and I save my sanity.

It's the MOST helpful for all the little pieces students need to know for all the stages of writing: brainstorming, pre-writing, paragraphs, citations, plagiarism, and much, much more.

WANT TO REVISE THIS TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN? I've added the Word document for teachers to modify to fit their teaching style!

Sections:

  • Revising & Editing
  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Writing
  • Graphic Organizers & Notes
  • Index

Key Features: ELA, English Language Arts, Writing Guide, Revising & Editing, Class Notes, Completed Examples, Graphic Organizers, IEP Accommodations, Teacher-Editable Word Document.

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Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Graphic organizers are a powerful, visual tool that helps students to brainstorm, map and organize their ideas.

The Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle includes:

-Bubble Map

-Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram

-Concept Map

-Narrative Plot Diagram

-Opinion Writing

-Persuasive Essay Writing

-Spider Writing Map

You are getting 7 graphic organizers for the price of 5 - this is a $4.00 savings!!!!

If your children/students enjoy these graphic organizers for their writing projects, please feel free to leave me a review so other buyers can your opinion of this bundle.

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Fever 1793, novel BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT template

By Kiwious About Vocab

This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Fever 1793 by Laurie H Anderson BL 4.4, plus, a Digital Book Report Template!

*audio book link included

1. HISTORICAL POWERPOINT: please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video
Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.

Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

*Assessments

-Printable pre and post assessment

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

2. CULMINATING BOOK REPORT PROJECT - editable template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating an upper elementary historical fictional book project. The editable slides are highly organized with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Fictional story mapping includes elements such as exposition, rising action, character traits, climax, turning point……. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.

This PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or assessment and present an end product of which they are they proud!

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Photo Writing Prompts with Music: Creative Writing Visual Story Starters Bundle

By Betsy Newmeyer

Inspire reluctant writers with no-prep, digital visual photo writing prompts set to music. You'll get 30 photos prompts, each one set to music, that act as story starters for creative writing projects. You'll also get printable AND editable graphic organizers for both Google Docs and Google Slides, which makes differentiating and supporting reluctant or struggling writers easy. If you're looking for easy, no-prep digitalwriting prompts that will stimulate the senses, this resource is ideal. Can be used throughout the year, year after year.

Use as a Guided Whole Class Lesson. Using this resource is really easy. Simply select a slide to display on your screen, interactive TV, or smartboard for your students in present mode. Then turn up the volume as the embedded music starts to play (starts automatically), and sit back and watch as the creative juices start flowing. The visual and auditory stimuli will help students quickly generate a word bank full of ideas, which is perfect for creative writing. Use the slides to start a conversation, brainstorm ideas for characters, settings, and conflicts, generate a word bank, or inspire an entire week-long writing project. Use as a low-stakes quick write activity or a longer-term writing activity.

Here's what you'll get . . .

  • 30 different digital photo prompts for teachers on Google Slides
  • Unique song or sound effect for each photo prompt to set the tone (music starts automatically on every slide)
  • Teacher’s Guide with lesson ideas
  • Prompts and Differentiation Ideas Teacher Guide for each of the 3 resources
  • Student Google Slideshow that includes each of the photos and brainstorming organizer
  • Individual Writing Prompt Google docs, each with a photo and graphic brainstorming organizer (does not include the sound effects or songs on the docs)
  • 2 Graphic Organizers to generate and capture story ideas

Differentiating for student needs is easy. Students can brainstorm ideas via speech to text or typing directly onto a Google Slide or Google Doc. Simply push out the doc or slide out through Google Classroom and be sure to give each student their own digital copy. OR give students the printable document to handwrite their ideas. Use the Prompts and Differentiation Ideas Teacher guide to further support struggling writers by providing kids with a completed word bank, questions to answer, and story ideas.

In my own 5th-grade classroom, I like to have my students silently brainstorm ideas before they meet up with partners to build a story. Sometimes we use the photo and accompanying soundtrack as a quick-write while other times we work our way through the entire writing process. Often, I’ll use my interactive TV to record student ideas and capture a word bank directly on the slide before sending the class to their seats to further develop their ideas. Once, during an observation, the recess bell rang and not a single student noticed because they were so wrapped up in their writing. I'd call that a win!

Teachers love this resource because it's so easy to use and doesn't require any prep time or complicated steps. Students love the music and fun photos that really help set the mood, making writing so much easier.

Had fun, but want more resources like this one?

Writing Prompt Photos With Audio Soundtrack: Google Slides Bundle

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

Copyright © iTeach & iWrite by Betsy Newmeyer. All rights reserved by the author. Permission to use for single classroom use only.

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THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

By Richard B Williams

It's that time of the year where you teach Utopian and Dystopian literature. Well, this product will help students to understand the concepts and shine in your class!

This THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY product can be used for comprehension of Dystopia. Indeed, this FREEBIE has 4-pages definitions and descriptions, an 8-element page delineating Dystopia, 9 Characteristics of Dystopian Literature, 14-TASK CARDS, 6 Awesome Projects, 10 Discussion Questions, a 4-page worksheets and more to help students navigate this genre of literature. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 4-page worksheets

2. 4+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. 8 Elements of a Dystopian Society

4. 14 TASK CARDS

5. Black&White Versions

6. 10 Discussion Questions

7. 6 Awesome Projects to make your classroom GREAT!

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Upper Elementary Nonfiction Text Structures Posters - Two Sizes, Editable!

By HuddleTeach

Updated for younger grades with rephrased THINK ABOUT and WRITE ABOUT sections, just for upper elementary!

If you need a one-pager that gives the definition, key words, graphic organizers, thinking questions, and writing frames for seven nonfiction text structures, this set is for you!

Text structures addressed:

  • description
  • compare / contrast
  • cause / effect
  • problem / solution
  • sequence
  • chronological order
  • narrative nonfiction

Two sizes available: 8.5" X 14" (Legal Size Paper) for larger posters, 8.5" X 11" (Letter Size Paper) for personal copies, binders, and more!

Print in colorful tie-dye or in grayscale on your favorite papers.

Extra set in each size has editable THINK ABOUT and WRITE ABOUT sections, too!

This is the perfect reference resource for secondary reading classrooms, MTSS & RTI groups, study notebooks, and more!

For more information about teaching Nonfiction Text Structures, visit THIS BLOG POST.

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Bundle: Reading Activities | Dewey Decimal | Venn Diagram | Journaling

By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece

Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to read in your classroom or at your school? This bundle has everything that you need!

Encourage reading with little competition in the Dewey Decimal Reading Race. Students earn racing points and move along the race track by reading books from different Dewey categories.

Create a new book report experience and add student work to you classroom with the Word Cube Book Reports. This one includes an electronic scoring rubric with formulas already calculated!

Encourage reading and comprehension by using the 180-day A Reader's Journey ~ A Reading Journal!! 180 days worth of reading journal topics. Includes page documentation, title and author information, and a journal prompt to reflect on what students have read for the day.

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Close Reading Activities | The Hobbit | With Answer Keys

By That German English Teacher

Bring the enchantment of "The Hobbit" to life in your classroom with our lively companion resource. Tailored to seamlessly pair with the Hobbit workbook, this gem injects fun and collaboration into your literature unit.

This product provides you access to the Canva template!

My Favorite Approach: If you want your students to not get lost in the pages, print any of the excerpts you want them to annotate on poster paper and let them practice annotating!

Why You'll Love It:

35 Engaging Questions Across 7 Parts:

Delve into Tolkien's world with 35 questions spread across the seven parts of "The Hobbit." Crafted to spark curiosity and encourage close reading, these questions are the perfect companions for your literary journey.

Collaboration is Key:

Ignite the spirit of teamwork! Each team tackles a question, fostering collaboration, discussion, and shared discoveries. Watch as your class transforms into a vibrant community of Tolkien enthusiasts.

Classwide Sharing Sessions:

Elevate your classroom dynamic with exciting sharing sessions! After exploring their questions, students come together to share insights, fostering a lively exchange of ideas and deepening their connection to the text.

Organized Answer Collection:

Keep things organized and stress-free. Students receive an additional sheet to collect ALL answers for ALL questions, ensuring a comprehensive record of their collaborative efforts. Easy for you, empowering for them!

Why Choose This Close Reading Activity?

Nurture Critical Thinkers:

Watch as your students develop essential critical thinking skills by diving into Tolkien's narrative intricacies.

Foster Collaboration:

Create a classroom where students not only learn from the text but also from each other's unique perspectives.

Perfectly Paired:

Seamlessly integrate with our "The Hobbit Workbook" for a cohesive and immersive learning experience.

Transform your literature unit into a collaborative celebration! Download "The Hobbit Close Reading and Analysis Questions" now and make Tolkien's magic come alive in your classroom!


The page numbers go with the following copy of the book:

Tolkien, J.R.R. The Hobbit or There and Back Again. Del Rey, 2020.

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RACE Writing Strategy | Citing Text Evidence | BUNDLE

By Christina Bush

Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

RACE Stands For:

Restate the question

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence to support your answer

Explain how your evidence proves your answer

What's Included:

  • Google Slides Presentation | Graphic Organizer | EDITABLE
  • Printable Presentation | Graphic Organizer
  • Printable Bookmarks Checklist | Color & Black and White
  • Printable Guided Notes | Color-Coded & Black and White
  • Color-Coded Printable Bulletin Board Posters Set

Please see the PREVIEW to get a better look at each piece of this bundle!

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Character Trait Analysis Guided Notes Digital and Print

By Kile's Classroom

Give your students a great model to help them identify character traits through character analysis. This set includes guided notes pages with with application practice to guide your students to go deeper with their thinking. Also included is a student activity page that can be used with any text.

Both Digital and Print Versions Included! Answer Keys with PDF Version.

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Adopt A Pal Writing End of The Year Upper Elementary Narrative Prompt Worksheet

By Ciandra Salhab

This engaging Adopt a Pal trendy activity designed specifically for upper elementary students grades 3-5. This captivating end-of-year adventure will have your students immersed in a world of storytelling and imagination using narrative writing. It's the perfect way to get your students excited about writing again. You can scaffold for your students by providing them writing prompt starters or choose the Create Your Own path and let them write a story from scratch. Everything you need is included and ready to use, just add a little but of student imagination. Beat the end of the year slump with a fun activity!

What's Included:

☑ Pal Booklet: A comprehensive guide for students to chronicle their Peep's unique journey.

Black and White & Color Versions: Choose between black and white or vibrant color options.

Narrative Prompts: Inspiring story starters to ignite creativity and enhance narrative skills.

Narrative Planning Sheets: Differentiated Structured worksheets to aid students in organizing their Peep's story.

Babysitting Ad Template: Craft a convincing ad to seek the ideal babysitter for their Peep.

Birth Certificate: Personalize a birth certificate for their newly adopted Peep.

"Coming Soon" Poster: Generate anticipation with a teaser poster for the Peep adoption event.

Teacher Tips: Clear, concise guidance for teachers

This delightful activity was a resounding success in my own fourth-grade classroom, providing a fun and meaningful way to conclude the school year. Students will relish the opportunity to adopt and nurture their very own Pal character while refining vital writing and planning abilities.

Whether you seek an end-of-year project, a creative writing exercise, or a distinct classroom activity, "Adopt a Pal" is the ideal addition to your curriculum.

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Road to the American Revolution

By Sarah Austin

This resource goes beyond having students simply take notes and restate the different causes leading to the American Revolutionary War. A unique lesson designed to have students participate in the learning process by continually drawing inferences and predictions of how each causal factor worked to increase the tensions between the colonies and Britain. An interactive & discussion based Slide Presentation will encourage students to delve deeper into their analysis.

Two choices of hands-on summative activities;

  1. Creating a ‘Loop’ diagram' (web) that will serve to identify the causal factors and how they interconnect with each other.

OR

  1. Creating an ‘Unjust-O-Meter’. Students will rate which of the causal factors were the most unjust to the colonists. Each group will defend and present their decisions to their classmates.

Materials:

  • Teacher Reference Guide
  • Google Slide Presentation
  • Guided Notes & Answer Key
  • ACTIVITY #1: Loop Diagram (criteria & grading rubrics)
  • ACTIVITY #2: Unjust-O-Meter (rating matrix & grading rubrics)

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Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Graphic organizers are a powerful, visual tool that helps students to brainstorm, map and organize their ideas.

The Writing Graphic Organizer Bundle includes:

-Bubble Map

-Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram

-Concept Map

-Narrative Plot Diagram

-Opinion Writing

-Persuasive Essay Writing

-Spider Writing Map

You are getting 7 graphic organizers for the price of 5 - this is a $4.00 savings!!!!

If your children/students enjoy these graphic organizers for their writing projects, please feel free to leave me a review so other buyers can your opinion of this bundle.

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Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort & Lesson Print and Go!

By TooBookedUp

Celebrate Thanksgiving in your classroom with an engaging and educational coloring activity designed to help students in grades 5 through 7 master the art of identifying text structures in informational texts. This unique resource combines the festivity of the holiday with essential ELA skills, perfect for a 55-minute class period.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and understand seven common text structures: Description, Compare and Contrast, Problem-Solution, Question-Answer, Sequence, Chronological Order, and Cause and Effect.

What's Included:

  • A 10-slide presentation (Google Slides) for direct instruction.
  • Three coloring pages with a total of 60 prompts that reinforce text structure knowledge.
  • A comprehensive note-taking graphic organizer to accompany the lesson.

How It Works:

  1. Introduction (15 mins): Kick off the lesson with the presentation, using the graphic organizer to define each text structure, identify signal words, and discuss the author’s purpose.
  2. Practice (30 mins): Students pair up to read prompts and determine the text structure, using colors to categorize each one correctly.
  3. Review (10 mins): Reconvene as a class to go over the answers, allowing students to correct their work and solidify their understanding.

Perfect for Busy Teachers:

  • Print & Go: No prep needed! Simply print the materials and you're ready for an interactive class.
  • High Engagement: Students will love the combination of coloring and learning, making it a memorable Thanksgiving activity.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for an introduction to text structures, a refresher course, or as a review, quiz, homework, or choice board activity.

Unique Selling Points:

  • Thanksgiving Theme: Incorporate the holiday spirit into your ELA curriculum with Thanksgiving-themed prompts that students will enjoy.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: With prompts for every major text structure, students will leave the lesson with a well-rounded understanding.

Bring a blend of holiday cheer and educational value to your middle school classroom with this Thanksgiving Informational Text Structure Coloring Activity. It's the perfect way to keep students engaged before the holiday while ensuring they're learning and practicing key ELA skills!

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Evidence Graphic Organizers for Literary/Informational Text, Citing Evidence

By Queen's Educational Resources

Evidence Graphic Organizers for Literary/Informational Text, Citing Evidence

This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

  • Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics BUNDLE
  • Graphic Organizer MEGA BUNDLE
  • All ELA Mega Bundle
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers

22 Graphic Organizers

22 pages

Print and Digital

Excellent for ANY grade and text!

This resource includes:

22 Text Evidence Graphic Organizers

Google Slides Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

These Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers can be used for any unit of study - literary or informational! This resource helps students focus on selecting relevant evidence to support their answers, inferences, and ideas and better organize them when answering questions, preparing for an essay, or studying any literary or informational text.

These graphic organizers contain breath-taking, visually appealing borders, clip arts, and fonts and can be used with essentially any literary or informational text. Additionally, the graphic organizers are differentiated to meet the needs of your students!

These graphic organizers are designed to be used with any story or book. They are great for small groups, literature circles, reading workshop, centers, or use with your reading program. They can also be used after each chapter, as a formative assessment or "checkpoint" along the way, to keep track of important quotes throughout a reading, etc.

Lesson plans are not included. These these graphic organizers can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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SAVE MONEY

Save $$$ by purchasing the Graphic Organizer MEGA BUNDLE!!

You might also be interested in Evidence-based Response Rubrics - EDITABLE!

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

  • Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
  • Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
  • Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers
  • Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers
  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
  • Setting Graphic Organizer Bundle
  • Setting Graphic Organizer Worksheets and PowerPoint
  • Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers
  • Plot Graphic Organizers
  • Imagery Graphic Organizers
  • Conflict Graphic Organizers
  • Theme Graphic Organizers
  • Mood Graphic Organizers
  • Tone Graphic Organizers

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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ROLL OF THUNDER HEAR MY CRY by M. Taylor BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT

By Kiwious About Vocab

This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry by Mildred Taylor, BL 5.7. plus, a digital report template!

1. HISTORICAL POWERPOINT: please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video
Opening slide2.
-genre, author photo and short bio.

Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

*Assessments

-Printable pre and post assessment

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

2. CULMINATING BOOK REPORT PROJECT - editable template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to assist students in creating an upper elementary historical fictional book project. The editable slides are highly organized with titles of story elements needed for a thorough project. The end product may be used as a Reading assessment. Questions and prompts are included so students will always include all critical information.

Teachers can adapt the template to their needs and the needs of their students. The template is perfect to support Special Education students, ESL students, struggling students, or guide the entire class!

Fictional story mapping includes elements such as exposition, rising action, character traits, climax, turning point……. The slides are logically organized and allow for adding photos or drawings. Slides can be deleted, and others added where needed.

This PowerPoint template will allow all students to complete their Reading Project, book report, or assessment and present an end product of which they are they proud!

Enjoy -from Kiwious About Vocab!

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Book Activities Bundle: 42 Reading Response Graphic Organizers & 24 Bookmarks

By Betsy Newmeyer

Transform reading time with this Book Activities Bundle, featuring 42 reading response graphic organizers for ANY novel study and 24 interactive reading comprehension bookmarks to practice standards-based reading skills and strategies. You'll get 60+ activities that you can use with any book, all year long.

Generic Reading Response Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel Study

Take your novel study to the next level with these NO-PREP, printable 42 Reading Response Graphic Organizer pages that can be used as a book companion guide with any novel or piece of literature. Also includes 5 editable organizers in a Google Slideshow. This generic book study guide is anything but generic!

Topics covered include: character analysis and comparisons, word development, figurative language, theme, sequence of events, cause and effect, question & answer, text connections, drawing inferences, chapter summaries, book review and much more.

Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks with Google Slides & Posters

These 24 standards-based Interactive Reading Comprehension Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides for grades 3-8 are a great way to differentiate for student needs, practice reading comprehension strategies while close reading, and hold students accountable for their reading time. They can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent reading practice. Use the 24 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a skill.

Bookmarks are designed with 4 bookmarks to a page, which saves on copying and paper waste, and much of the text is in the Open Dyslexic font to support struggling readers. Bookmarks and posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

You might also like:

Read & Write Interactive Bookmark Bundle

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

Copyright © iTeach & iWrite by Betsy Newmeyer.

All rights reserved by the author.

Permission to use for single classroom use only.

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