Thursday, October 13, 2016
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Friday, August 12, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Fat Girls Rock: Free High Interest Short Story with Vocabulary and Questions
Fat Girls Rock
Free for a limited time!
Isabel decides to audition for the Dancing Dolphins, and Eric professes his love. This story includes the following:
- Vocab wordlist
- Vocab Quiz
- Discussion Prompt
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Creating Writing Prompt
Friday, April 15, 2016
Free: Thomas Jefferson 1-2-3
Free for a limited amount of time!
1-2-3 is an easy way to remember three of the most important offices that Thomas Jefferson held. This worksheet also includes reading comprehension questions.
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1-2-3 is an easy way to remember three of the most important offices that Thomas Jefferson held. This worksheet also includes reading comprehension questions.
Click Here for Worksheet
Monday, February 15, 2016
The Argument for Low-Readability Fiction in High School
I know, I know as teachers we are to push our students to stretch their minds and do things they never thought possible. But sometimes, we just need to chill. Sometimes Shakespeare and Dickens don't cut it.
Sometimes students need something that they can read easily and quickly. Consider using low readability literature when:
1. Your main goal is to teach a literary concept or critical analysis. Using high-interest low readability literature is a great way to get students to discuss and analyze literature in a nonthreatening environment. You may be surprised to find that some of your below-grade-level readers actually have exceptional high-order thinking and analytical skills.
2. The majority of your students are at or below grade-level. There are some students who got through the entire school day without being successful at anything. When these students are presented with a text that they can read without struggle, they are more likely to see reading as an enjoyable experience.
In conclusion, I am not saying to ditch Shakespeare and Dickens because they are actually pretty good dudes. All I am saying is give low-readability literature a chance.
Sometimes students need something that they can read easily and quickly. Consider using low readability literature when:
1. Your main goal is to teach a literary concept or critical analysis. Using high-interest low readability literature is a great way to get students to discuss and analyze literature in a nonthreatening environment. You may be surprised to find that some of your below-grade-level readers actually have exceptional high-order thinking and analytical skills.
2. The majority of your students are at or below grade-level. There are some students who got through the entire school day without being successful at anything. When these students are presented with a text that they can read without struggle, they are more likely to see reading as an enjoyable experience.
In conclusion, I am not saying to ditch Shakespeare and Dickens because they are actually pretty good dudes. All I am saying is give low-readability literature a chance.
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Free: Nonfiction Article About George Washington with question and vocab
Free for a limited time just in time for President's Day!
A nonfiction article about George Washington. This set includes article, reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, and historical terms.
A nonfiction article about George Washington. This set includes article, reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, and historical terms.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Free High-Interest Story About a Girl Who Gets Her Wish to Be Beautiful
A free short story from the High School Life short story collection
Kayla, an average-looking girl, gets her wish to be beautiful, but doesn't go as planned. This story includes the following:
- Vocab wordlist
- Vocab Quiz
- Discussion Prompt
- Reading Comprehension Questions
- Critical Thinking Questions
- Creating Writing Prompt
- Research Prompt
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Free Vocabulary Wordlist and Vocabulary Quiz for High School and Middle School
Free for a limited time: Wordlist One
This wordlist includes:
easy-to-understand definitions
example sentences
a vocabulary quiz
Click here for free wordlist.
This wordlist includes:
easy-to-understand definitions
example sentences
a vocabulary quiz
Click here for free wordlist.
Free High-Interest Short Story for High School Students
FREE for a Limited Time: Twenty Eight Hours in the Life of Mia Brown
This story includes:
This story includes:
- a wordlist
- a vocab quiz
- reading comprehension questions
- critical thinking questions
- creative writing prompts
- research prompts
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