A teacher-facing answer key and guide that maps key evidence from the articles to the writing prompts, including sample student responses and discussion starters.
A teacher's guide and answer key for the Clue Hunter lesson. It includes instructional strategies, sample student responses for the worksheet, and discussion prompts to deepen understanding of non-fiction inference.
A 2-page detective-themed worksheet where students analyze three non-fiction snippets. They must identify specific text clues and combine them with prior knowledge to draw a logical conclusion for each case.
A 6-slide presentation for a mini-lesson on drawing conclusions from non-fiction. It introduces a detective-themed framework, a simple equation for inference, and provides two guided case studies for class discussion.
A teacher reference guide for 'Where on Earth Is My Bagel?' featuring DOK level 3 and 4 questions and a breakdown of common student misconceptions regarding making inferences in cultural settings.
A sophisticated set of three printable bookmarks for middle school students (Grades 6-8), featuring advanced strategies for Literary analysis, Rhetorical evaluation, and Language standards. Includes specific focus on RI.9 cross-text synthesis.
A sophisticated "Strategic Blueprint" themed cheat sheet for middle school students (Grades 6-8), focusing on advanced NC ELA EOG standards including argumentative evaluation and nuanced theme development. Expanded focus on RI.9 cross-text synthesis.
A simplified set of three printable bookmarks for elementary students, focusing on Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Vocabulary strategies. Language is simplified for better comprehension and RI.7 is excluded. Naming changed to avoid wrap.
A simplified one-page cheat sheet for elementary students (Grades 3-5), featuring kid-friendly language and removing RI.7 standards. Covers core strategies for fiction, non-fiction, and vocabulary. Revised for single-page fit.
A teacher guide for the Akeelah and the Bee essay assignment. It features learning objectives, a detailed RADD strategy breakdown, sample student responses for both prompts, and a grading rubric.
A student essay worksheet for Akeelah and the Bee using the RADD writing strategy. It includes two prompt options (theme or character development) and a guided writing area for a 5-8 sentence response.