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Free middle school literature scaffolded notes
Teaching Theme Differentiated Unit for Middle School - Main Idea
Use this complete and easy-to-use unit to teach your Middle School students to determine the theme in a text with ease! Everything you need to teach this concept as well as reteach or enrich it is included in this standards-based unit with BUILT-IN differentiation!What's included:TEACH:✅ A video to use an introduction to the unit ✅ EDITABLE lesson plans✅ Teacher script for each day✅ Vocabulary Worksheets for these words: inference, drawn, theme, central idea, cite, evidence, objective, summar
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Figurative Language Handout / Reference Notes
This is a really cute Figurative Language handout with notes and examples for 8 figures of speech.If you're looking for more: this product is included with my Figurative Language PowerPoint- Teach and Practice (google compatible) product which includes 55+ slides, guided notes, and a handout for students to record answers to the practice slides. Practice slides include 14 slides of general examples, 14 examples from music lyrics, and 14 examples from literature. This product was created with the
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Gift of the Magi - Close Reading Analysis
This free product is a close reading analysis of O. Henry's short story, "Gift of the Magi." There is a teacher's instruction page, which details how I have used this document in my own classroom, specifically targeting the importance of the gradual release process and teaching students how to annotate a piece of text. A full sample annotation packet is also included.
This text lends itself to teaching students the importance of annotation targeting vocabulary, textual evidence for setting an
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8th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Film Guiding Worksheet (Luhrmann)
This is a one-page guiding worksheet for students watching the Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet film. An answer sheet is included. Please note--the formatting looks strange in the thumbnails, but the original file is ok!
I designed this worksheet to help students find and note differences between the film and the play, in preparation for a later class discussion and comparison essay.
Only THREE of the 18 questions explicitly ask for comparison--the others simply ask for short answers or descripti
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Teaching Irony Slideshow/Gallery Walk with Guided Fill-In Notes Freebie
Whether you’re starting off the year teaching irony or doing an end of the year refresher, this slideshow with guided notes is perfect for engaging your middle school and high school students and holding them accountable with accessible notes.I use this in my own high school classroom and it’s a solid introduction and refresher to irony. Please enjoy and let me know how it went!Happy teaching!Check out my Short Story Mini-Unit Student Workbook resources:Octavia Butler's "Bloodchild" Short Story
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Character Sketch Worksheet
A worksheet that creates a brief character sketch. Students can use this to map out fictional characters of their own creation or to take a more in-depth look at a character in an established work. This worksheet asks about the character's appearance, thoughts, words, actions, and motivations.
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6th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Form--Novel
Using this form, students analyze a novel one literary element at a time. Setting, characterization, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, mood, tone, and other elements are addressed, along with literary techniques. Questions are posed for each element and students enter their responses. This form can be used as a teacher led activity, it can be completed by students working in pairs, or it can be assigned to students individually. It is very useful for independent reading book reports. After
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Introducing Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet- Act I Scene 1- Comic Strip
BLANK STUDY GUIDE NOW INCLUDED!!!!!!Are you looking for help with Shakespeare? Do you want your child to not only understand Shakespeare but also embrace the visual nature of a play?This comic strip of Romeo and Juliet- Act I Scene 1 may just be the ticket!Shakespeare was meant to be seen. Not read at a desk. That’s why creating these comics was so important to me. One of the truths about learning Shakespeare is that it can be frustrating. Retaining everything that was said in class can be diffi
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8th - 12th
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The Giver interactive digital novel study
An electronic interactive notebook resource to accompany a novel study for The Giver by Lois Lowry. The notebook can also be printed to accommodate classrooms that do not have 1:1 Chromebooks. For students to take notes using the online version, they only need to double-click on the blank boxes in order to type in their answers.This is a free preview of the e-notebook that follows a similar template for all other versions available on my site.Vocabulary (Quizlet)To access the vocabulary lists, c
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Persuasive Writing Plan - Template - Scaffold - OREO PARAGRAPHS
Use this scaffold to plan the PERFECT persuasive text.OREO paragraphs:O: OpinionR: ReasonE: Example or evidenceO: Re-state opinion
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Scene Notes Template
This document is a blank template for students to take reading or discussion notes on each individual scene of Romeo and Juliet. Space is provided for act and scene labels, events and characters, questions and unfamiliar words, and figurative language. Most versions of the play have 24 scenes. To have a box for each scene you need 12 pages total, one of the first page and eleven of the second page.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Short Story Analysis Template for ANY Story
Build independence with these short story analysis worksheets (printable and digital) that students can use to kickstart their thinking about any short story.This resource includes printable PDF worksheets as well as two different digital versions - a fillable PDF form and a PowerPoint with fillable text boxes, which can also be uploaded to your Google Drive for use in Google Slides.The resource prompts students to identify and analyse a range of aspects of any short story:Important contextTheme
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Plot Structure Diagram
Students can practice the basic plot structure by filling in this graphic organizer as they read. They can also use it to plan their own writing pieces. This is adaptable to different stories and grade levels.
Grades:
3rd - 9th
The Elements of a Story Using "The Three Little Pigs" & Taylor Swift
Teach your students the essential elements of every story (plot, exposition, etc.) through this scaffolded and fun lesson!
The following literary elements are taught in this lesson as important elements that make up any story:
• plot
• exposition (setting, characters, and conflict)
• rising action
• climax
• falling action
• resolution
• theme
This lesson is composed of four parts:
1) Definitions: This first part requires students to define each literary element to prepare students for the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Literary Terms & Plot Diagram Notes
This is the template I've used to take review notes with my middle school kids. It covers setting, point-of-view, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and the plot diagram. It calls for basic definitions and is a great review. This could also make a great quiz template for definitions. I also use this same template for students to answer questions over texts we've read. Most recently, they completed all of the above for The Ransom of Red Chief.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Figurative Language Worksheet
Use this worksheet to teach into different types of figurative language to 2nd-4th grade.
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2nd - 6th
Odyssey Focused Cornell Notes Chart
Students complete the chart as they read through the Odyssey. This Cornell Notes style chart requires students to identify specific elements in each adventure: a brief summary, student-generated study questions, conflicts, epic hero traits and human weaknesses, and theme.
A model of "The Lotus Eaters" is provided for teachers.
This active reading strategy is designed to promote reading comprehension, higher-level thinking, and prepare students to write the in class essay (which is also availab
Grades:
7th - 10th
Point of View Foldable
Students create a foldable for notes on points of view: first person, third person, omniscient, and limited omniscient. Simply fold the paper in half lengthwise and cut flaps. Students can write titles on the front of each flap. An answer key for the guided notes is included. Teachers can select their own examples from relevant, grade-level appropriate literature.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Flow Chart for Determining Point of View
This is a flow chart that can help students determine the point of view in a story, whether it is first person, second person, third person limited or third person omniscient. This will help them understand narrators.
The student can start with any story and by looking at the pronouns and the inner thoughts and feelings of characters, they can determine the point of view in a story.
This would be useful for students from middle school through high school.
I hope this is helpful for you and y
Grades:
6th - 12th
Author's Text Structure
One of the 23 references in my ELA Reference Bundle
*color and black and white copies included
This chart details the six primary types of text structure. Many others I have seen have left out chronological or have left out the secondary names for some of the types of structure. I have tried to provide a chart with everything listed! (Color and black and white versions included)
Students struggling with text structure? Try these!
Text Structure Task Cards
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4th - 8th
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Using Sticky Notes for Reading Bookmark Book Clubs Independent Reading
Do you need to teach your students how to use sticky notes when they are reading? You and your students will love this bookmark that shows students the different ways they can use sticky notes while they read. Just print, copy and laminate and it's ready to go!What is included?Semi-editable bookmarks (you can edit the text boxes but not the clipart or title)How to use this resource:Book ClubIndependent ReadingReading CentersWith my book club packet (works with any book!)If you enjoyed this resou
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4th - 6th
Literary Elements Notes & Graphic Organizer
Freebie! Notes page and graphic organizer for literary elements! Great resource to have literary element definitions and examples from a mentor text in one place. In addition is a graphic organizer to practice identifying literary elements in any text!
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3rd - 9th
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STEAL characterization worksheet for Arachne
This worksheet follows the STEAL method for analyzing characterization. It was created as part of a supplemental mini-lesson for Springboard Grade 7 Unit 1 Activity 12 - Arachne.
Springboard 1.12
RL 7.1
RL 7.3
Worksheet
Printable
Grades:
7th
Reading Guide for "Thank you, M'am" by Langston Hughes
This ten-question basic reading guide is intended for middle school or high school students who struggle with reading comprehension and literary terms. Higher-level questions build on established comprehension, culminating in a final question (and hopefully, discussion) about the theme/themes in Hughes' short story.I recommend using it during an interactive read-aloud with teacher guidance.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Short Story Reading Guides for High School or Middle School
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