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Interactive
Quizlet

Quizlet: Making Inferences (Nonfiction)

For Students 7th Standards
Match five words and definitions about making inferences in nonfiction texts by racing against the clock in this learning game.
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Article
Other

Seekers Blog Spot: How Setting Affects Characters

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Information and examples of different ways the setting of a text can affect the characters and character development. (Published: Sept. 29, 2016)
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Website
Other

Thoughtful Learning: ccss.ela literacy.w.7.3.e

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Choose a lesson or unit to teach how to write a conclusion to a narrative that reflects on the narrated experience.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc Bitesize Revision: Point of View (Narrative Perspective)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This site goes over several tips involved in writing a particular point of view, or narrative perspective, including first person and third person.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Leads in Narrative Writing

For Teachers 2nd - 8th Standards
This lesson explains the purpose of a lead and introduces students to 6 different types of leads they can use in their writing.
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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Literature: Creating Character

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This article provides good insight into the creation of a character.
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Other

Oakland Writes: Student Exemplars: Eighth Grade: Literary Analysis [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A literary analysis essay written by an eighth-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title, opening sentence, logical analysis, supporting details including quotes...