Literature Guide

Hamlet Literature Guide
from Secondary Solutions
Literature Guide for teaching Hamlet; correlated to the NCTE and IRA Content Standards in English/Language Arts; includes author biography, historical context, vocabulary activities, literary analysis, assessment practice and preparation activities, comprehension questions, study guide, essay and writing ideas, pre-reading activities, extension activities, alternative assessment, summary of the play, quizzes, unit test, and more--complete with answer key. Grades: 10 - 12

Literature Guide

Lord of the Flies Literature Guide
from Secondary Solutions
Literature Guide for teaching Lord of the Flies; correlated to the NCTE and IRA Content Standards in English/Language Arts; includes author biography, historical context, vocabulary activities, literary analysis, comprehension questions, study guide, essay and writing ideas, pre-reading activities, extension activities, alternative assessment, quizzes, unit tests, and more - complete with answer key. Grades: 9 - 12

Reading Comprehension

50 Reproducible Strategy Sheets That Build Comprehension During Independent Reading
from Scholastic
We know that kids need to read, read to become better readers. But how can you ensure kids are getting the most out of their independent reading books? How can you assess their progress as readers? The 50 interactive strategy sheets in this book are the answer. The engaging forms guide student to use reading strategies, to identify literary elements and think about how they work, and to understand the characteristics of various genres. Grades: 4 - 8, Staff

Graphic Organizer

30 Graphic Organizers for Reading Grades 5-8
from Shell Educational Publishing
If you're tired of using the same old organizers in every lesson, this new series is perfect for you. Each graphic organizer is explained in detail and provided as a transparency. Model lessons are provided for each one. Grades: 5 - 8

Graphic Organizer

Show Me!
from Good Year Books
Here, in one volume, are 32 graphic organizers that can be used to teach, reinforce, and assess students' mastery of a variety of reading comprehension strategies that are tied to national and state standards. The graphic organizers are simple enough that students can grasp their use easily and then create them on their own with text of their choosing. Each six-page lesson plan offers a brief original fiction or nonfiction reading selection incorporating the strategy, a filled-in model, a suggested writing assignment, extension activities, and an assessment component. Targeted toward intermediate students, the materials can easily be adapted for primary or middle-school classrooms using the instructions and tips included in the book's introduction. Grades: 4 - 6

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Builders (Grades 4-5)
from Weekly Reader Publishing
Vocabulary Builders are engaging reproducible books that help students in Grades 4-5 develop essential vocabulary and word skills. The books use high-interest articles, taken from the award-winning Weekly Reader magazine, as resources for key language arts practice. Each 2-page lesson features an engaging Weekly Reader magazine article on one page so that students can read the vocabulary words in context. The second page is vocabulary skills practice. Throughout the book, the articles that provide the context for the vocabulary words are identified as A, B, or C lessons to indicate below-level, on-level, or challenging reading. Grades: 4 - 5

Literacy Activities

Fun-Filled 5 to 10 Minute Literacy Activities for Young Learners
from Scholastic
200 instant kid-pleasing activities that build early reading and writing skills for circle time, transition timeÑor any time. Grades: PK - 1

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Builders (Grades 2-3)
from Weekly Reader Publishing
Vocabulary Builders are engaging reproducible books that help students in Grades 2-3 develop essential vocabulary and word skills. The books use high-interest articles, taken from the award-winning Weekly Reader magazine, as resources for key language arts practice. Each 2-page lesson features an engaging Weekly Reader magazine article on one page so that students can read the vocabulary words in context. The second page is vocabulary skills practice. Throughout the book, the articles that provide the context for the vocabulary words are identified as A, B, or C lessons to indicate below-level, on-level, or challenging reading. Grades: 2 - 3

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