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Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.
Resource 1: Explore a Podcast
Strengthen your active-listening skills as you analyze a podcast. Should people be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets? Tune in to the podcast, and then decide for yourself.
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Resource 2: Compare Poems
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Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and vibrant natural beauty. No wonder it’s inspired many poets. What messages do trees have to share with us as they sprout their new leaves each year? In this activity, you will read and compare two poems that suggest answers to that question.
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Resource 3: Binge-Watching Bingo!
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Practice identifying literary terms while binge-watching your favorite shows. Fill in five in a row for bingo!
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Grades 6–8 ELA Activity Set 6: Explore a Podcast and More
