Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on Pandora’s Box. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of Pandora. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • Pandora’s Box Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for Pandora’s Box • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on King Midas and the Golden Touch. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of King Midas. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • King Midas and the Golden Touch Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for King Midas • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on King Midas and the Golden Touch. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of King Midas. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • King Midas and the Golden Touch Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for King Midas • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

Greek Mythology Bundle This bundle combines 5 products into 1 for a great value! Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the following Greek myths: • King Midas and the Golden Touch • Pandora's Box • Persephone and Demeter • The Story of Arachne • Athena and Poseidon Each myth is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. Each myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use each unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. Each unit contains the following elements: • A Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity Each product in this bundle can be purchased separately but purchased together are a great value. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2016 The Teacher Team All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display.

Greek Mythology Bundle This bundle combines 5 products into 1 for a great value! Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the following Greek myths: • King Midas and the Golden Touch • Pandora's Box • Persephone and Demeter • The Story of Arachne • Athena and Poseidon Each myth is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. Each myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use each unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. Each unit contains the following elements: • A Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity Each product in this bundle can be purchased separately but purchased together are a great value. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2016 The Teacher Team All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display.

Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on “Athena and Poseidon”. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of Athena and Poseidon. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • Athena and Poseidon Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for Athena and Poseidon • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

Text Dependent Questions, Writing Prompts, Character Analysis, Vocabulary Matching Worksheets and more! We have developed this week-long lesson on “Athena and Poseidon”. This complete lesson bundle contains everything needed to teach and assess the myth of Athena and Poseidon. It is Common Core aligned and created to facilitate “Depth of Knowledge” (DOK) for your students. The myth is originally written and is aligned to be used as a CLOSE Reading activity (not familiar with CLOSE reading? It’s okay, we have instructions and anchor charts to help you incorporate it into your teaching). You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • Athena and Poseidon Myth Reading Passage (originally written for upper elementary and middle school students; it is written with wide margins to facilitate annotation for CLOSE reading) • Allusion Poster for Athena and Poseidon • Character Analysis Activity • CLOSE Reading Anchor Chart (poster to hang to show the symbols used to annotate in close reading) • CLOSE Reading PowerPoint (Instructions on how to do teach CLOSE Reading if you are unfamiliar) • CLOSE Reading Annotation Bookmarks • CLOZE (fill in the blank) worksheet for students work on the skill of context clues, vocabulary development, comprehension attainment, or assessment • Writing Prompts, including Essential Questions (also can be used for assessment) • Tree Map Graphic Organizer (a Language Arts/ Grammar component to work on parts of speech) • Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast • Vocabulary Words and Definitions Matching Activity If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Ecology Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on ecology. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about all aspects of ecology. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: 1. An Introduction to Ecology, page 1 2. Habitats, Biomes, and Ecosystems, page 2 3. Food Chains and Food Webs, pages 3 and 4 4. Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers page 5 5. Species, Populations, Communities page 6 • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Ecology Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Ecology Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on ecology. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about all aspects of ecology. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: 1. An Introduction to Ecology, page 1 2. Habitats, Biomes, and Ecosystems, page 2 3. Food Chains and Food Webs, pages 3 and 4 4. Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers page 5 5. Species, Populations, Communities page 6 • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Ecology Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Earthquake Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on earthquakes. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about earthquakes. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: • Close Reading passage number 1 is called “Introduction to Earthquakes" • Close reading passage 2 is “Plate Tectonics” • Close reading passage 3 is “Earthquake Faults” • Close reading passage 4, “Earthquake Magnitude and Measurement” • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Earthquake Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram to compare and contrast similarities and differences. • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Earthquake Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on earthquakes. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about earthquakes. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: • Close Reading passage number 1 is called “Introduction to Earthquakes" • Close reading passage 2 is “Plate Tectonics” • Close reading passage 3 is “Earthquake Faults” • Close reading passage 4, “Earthquake Magnitude and Measurement” • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Earthquake Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram to compare and contrast similarities and differences. • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned, complete Dinosaur Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on the dinosaurs. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about dinosaurs. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages with illustrations: o Passage number one is “What is a Dinosaur?” o Passage number two is ‘”Anatomy and Physical Characteristics” o Passage number three is “The Age of Dinosaurs” o Passage number four is “Dinosaur Diet and Habitats” o Passage number five is “Types of Dinosaurs” o Passage number six is “Dinosaur Extinction” • Vocabulary cards with definitions for each CLOSE reading passage with pictures • CLOSE Reading Instructions PowerPoint ( or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading • Anchor Charts for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Dinosaur Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer ( a grammar component for students to analyze the words in the passages and their parts of speech) • A CLOZE worksheet (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned, complete Dinosaur Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on the dinosaurs. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about dinosaurs. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages with illustrations: o Passage number one is “What is a Dinosaur?” o Passage number two is ‘”Anatomy and Physical Characteristics” o Passage number three is “The Age of Dinosaurs” o Passage number four is “Dinosaur Diet and Habitats” o Passage number five is “Types of Dinosaurs” o Passage number six is “Dinosaur Extinction” • Vocabulary cards with definitions for each CLOSE reading passage with pictures • CLOSE Reading Instructions PowerPoint ( or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading • Anchor Charts for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Dinosaur Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer ( a grammar component for students to analyze the words in the passages and their parts of speech) • A CLOZE worksheet (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

We have developed this Common Core aligned, complete Missions Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, , and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on missions. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about the California missions. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages with illustrations: 1. Passage One- An Introduction to the California Missions 2. Passage Two- Mission Settlement 3. Passage Three-Mission Life 4. Passage Four- Junipero Serra and the Missionaries • Vocabulary cards with definitions for each CLOSE reading passage • CLOSE Reading Instructions PowerPoint ( or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading • Anchor Charts for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading • “Text Dependent Questions”, • Common Core Essential questions • California Missions Research Report - template to be used to write a complete report about missions. Within this template, a portion is dedicated to the California missions in general, and second part about one specific mission that the student researches. This report format can also be used as a performance task. This is a separate product included for FREE! • Cognitive Content Dictionary (to be made into a “book” for student vocabulary words, definitions, and pictures • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram to compare and contrast similarities and differences. • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer ( a grammar component for students to analyze the words in the passages and their parts of speech) Please contact us at theteacherteam@gmail.com with any ideas or questions.

We have developed this Common Core aligned, complete Missions Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, research report, text dependent questions, , and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on missions. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about the California missions. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages with illustrations: 1. Passage One- An Introduction to the California Missions 2. Passage Two- Mission Settlement 3. Passage Three-Mission Life 4. Passage Four- Junipero Serra and the Missionaries • Vocabulary cards with definitions for each CLOSE reading passage • CLOSE Reading Instructions PowerPoint ( or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading • Anchor Charts for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading • “Text Dependent Questions”, • Common Core Essential questions • California Missions Research Report - template to be used to write a complete report about missions. Within this template, a portion is dedicated to the California missions in general, and second part about one specific mission that the student researches. This report format can also be used as a performance task. This is a separate product included for FREE! • Cognitive Content Dictionary (to be made into a “book” for student vocabulary words, definitions, and pictures • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram to compare and contrast similarities and differences. • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer ( a grammar component for students to analyze the words in the passages and their parts of speech) Please contact us at theteacherteam@gmail.com with any ideas or questions.

Where the Red Fern Grows assessment packet (5-8) We have developed this package to assess your students understanding of the story Where the Red Fern Grows, written by Wilson Rawls. This package should be used once the students have completed reading this book. This packet can be used as a “Performance Task” or “Performance Assessment” as it contains “Essential Questions” that your students must answer in writing to assess their understanding of the story. Some questions will ask students to apply what they learned in their written responses. Some questions are response to literature questions. If your students type their writing, the packet can be used as a “rough draft” to use prior to their typed response. This package contains the following components: 1. Ten “Essential Questions” to assess student understanding of the story (summative assessment). These questions are designed for you to “pick and choose” which ones you’d like to use for your students. You can differentiate instruction by assigning one type of question to some students and another type to another subset of students. 2. Graphic Organizers that may aid your students in their brainstorming or planning stages of their writing. 3. CLOZE (fill in the blank) assessment of vocabulary words in the story (Context Clues) 4. A Crossword Puzzle to assess the understanding of the definitions of vocabulary words in the story. We have used these “Essential Questions” responses on bulletin boards to keep current writing in the classroom. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2014 Carol Beaumont All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only

Where the Red Fern Grows assessment packet (5-8) We have developed this package to assess your students understanding of the story Where the Red Fern Grows, written by Wilson Rawls. This package should be used once the students have completed reading this book. This packet can be used as a “Performance Task” or “Performance Assessment” as it contains “Essential Questions” that your students must answer in writing to assess their understanding of the story. Some questions will ask students to apply what they learned in their written responses. Some questions are response to literature questions. If your students type their writing, the packet can be used as a “rough draft” to use prior to their typed response. This package contains the following components: 1. Ten “Essential Questions” to assess student understanding of the story (summative assessment). These questions are designed for you to “pick and choose” which ones you’d like to use for your students. You can differentiate instruction by assigning one type of question to some students and another type to another subset of students. 2. Graphic Organizers that may aid your students in their brainstorming or planning stages of their writing. 3. CLOZE (fill in the blank) assessment of vocabulary words in the story (Context Clues) 4. A Crossword Puzzle to assess the understanding of the definitions of vocabulary words in the story. We have used these “Essential Questions” responses on bulletin boards to keep current writing in the classroom. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2014 Carol Beaumont All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only

This is a fun Thanksgiving packet for students to work on during the Thanksgiving holiday season. It is PERFECT for CENTERS, EARLY FINISHERS, or as Performance Task packet to give to your students. This product can be used to practice skills, learn and reinforce Thanksgiving vocabulary. Since there are two writing prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders included, students can practice their writing skills and apply what they’ve learned in support of the Common Core standards. Included in this packet is the following: • Set of 18 Task Cards- Thanksgiving task cards to have students do both educational and fun activities. • Two CLOZE ( fill in the blank) worksheets • Two CLOZE worksheet answer keys • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle Answer Key • Crossword Puzzle Word Bank • Two Writing Prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders; They look beautiful on a holiday wall showing beautiful writing that is current for the season. This can considered a performance task as a culmination of the season to apply what your students have learned, or as an assessment as well. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This is a fun Thanksgiving packet for students to work on during the Thanksgiving holiday season. It is PERFECT for CENTERS, EARLY FINISHERS, or as Performance Task packet to give to your students. This product can be used to practice skills, learn and reinforce Thanksgiving vocabulary. Since there are two writing prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders included, students can practice their writing skills and apply what they’ve learned in support of the Common Core standards. Included in this packet is the following: • Set of 18 Task Cards- Thanksgiving task cards to have students do both educational and fun activities. • Two CLOZE ( fill in the blank) worksheets • Two CLOZE worksheet answer keys • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle • Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle Answer Key • Crossword Puzzle Word Bank • Two Writing Prompts with decorative Thanksgiving borders; They look beautiful on a holiday wall showing beautiful writing that is current for the season. This can considered a performance task as a culmination of the season to apply what your students have learned, or as an assessment as well. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team

This 1 day lesson is designed to teach middle school students about the concept of “shades of meaning” as well as word connotations, and a worksheet to practice this new knowledge. I developed it for my sixth grade class, where I have a very wide range of students from intervention, strategic students to gifted students. This lesson can be used for English Language Learners (EL) as well as more advanced students. This lesson is designed to accompany the Prentice Hall Copper Level Literature text (Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes), but can be used as a stand-alone lesson as well. This lesson aligns with and supports Common Core Standards, specifically “Reading Standards for Literature” grades 6-12, Craft and Structure, number 4, “Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text including figurative language and connotative meanings. This product contains a ten- slide colorful Power point presentation with fun pictures, and a worksheet to practice this skill. The goal of this lesson is to provide direct, explicit instruction through the use of the power point presentation on the concept of “shades of meaning” and a worksheet to accompany the presentation. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! Team Beaumont Copyright 2012 Carol Beaumont All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only/ Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display.