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8th grade reading resources for Microsoft Word
Speeches: Persuasive Writing Mini Unit & Assignment
This unit has students learn the style, structure, and techniques used in making a persuasive speech. It works for any type of speech, but focusses on Graduation/Commencement addresses as they tend to have more interesting examples, and inherently involve students reflecting on themselves / their school experiences / their growth over the last few years. This makes this assignment fabulous for student writing and reflection too! Graduation speeches tend to swing eloquently between tones (funny a
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Directions
My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over. Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communication, as well as comprehension of the story.
This product includes a one-page directions sheet for the teacher, as well as directions to be printed and handed to each of the following: prosecution, defe
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6th - 10th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Final Assessment Multiple Choice
Bumper final assessment with 100 multiple choice questions based on the novel by Rick Riordan.
This is a robust assessment which tests students' understanding of the action, and of characters in the novel. It is designed to be used as a final assessment. However, it could also be used to keep students on task while reading the novel. The questions are arranged in the same order as the events in the novel to make this possible. This also makes it possible to sub-divide the quiz and use in pa
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5th - 8th
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Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment
Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Pre-Reading, Character Handout
Before starting the novel, THE OUTSIDERS by SE HINTON, pass out this wildly popular handout. Read the different "friend requests" out loud and have students determine whether they would FRIEND or DENY the requests, base on the words written. Each request represents one of the Greasers. Students will love reading Chapter One and finding out which character they FRIENDED and which they DENIED. This is a simple activity that instantly connects students to the Greasers!
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6th - 12th
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The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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The Hunger Games Final Exam with Vocab - Word Doc
The Hunger Games Final Exam This is a 136-question final exam for the novel The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. This is the Word version (also offered in a PDF version).Aligned with the Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts.The final exam includes the following:24 character fill-in-the-blank (with word bank)15 multiple choice11 sequence of events6 short answer essay3 extra credit questionsand 73 matching items of vocabulary, broken down into several sections for each of the three par
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5th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet- Test and Answer Key
50 Question Summative Assessment on William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Answer Key included!Test format includes:-20 multiple choice questions on plot-10 True/False statements-15 Quote Identification Matching questions-5 Literary Terms and Definitions matching questions-2 extra credit questions (based on my Elizabethan England Historical Context Powerpoint and Elizabethan England Historical Context Guided Notes Handout)Buy my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that includes this test, plus all of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Bundle- Powerpoints, Guided Notes, Quizzes, and Test
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS QUIZ FOR EVERY CHAPTER WITH ANSWER KEY!
This is a compilation of quizzes for each chapter of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Each quiz is made up of 5 questions, plus one bonus question.
The questions can be used for reading comprehension, a study guide, class discussion, journal entry, etc.
There are four quizzes of each chapter on one page, so that you can easily print multiple quizzes at once.
The answer key can be found at the end of the document. It is surrounded by a black border for easy recognition.
I hope you find th
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6th - 12th
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Writing News Articles: INFORMATIVE NEWS UNIT & ASSIGNMENT
UPDATED!!!Informative 'Hard' News Article UnitThis 100% editable unit looks at Informative (Hard) news articles. It comes fully equipped with explanations and handouts on hard news structure and style, as well as multiple scaffolded activities to solidify and practice the writing. The unit is an adaptable resource meant for diverse learning environments, and works well for in-class or independent learning (it's perfect for emergency supply teacher, homeschool, etc. if you need). All you need t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
The Maze Runner Reading Test
This product is a seventy-five question test that assesses a student's reading of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. It includes multiple choice questions (49/75), true/false (14/75), matching (12/75). An answer key is also included at the end of the document. This book is a part of a trilogy (it is followed by The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure), and I also have tests available for these books. These are great personal reading options for students.
The Hunger Games Test Multiple Question Format Completely EDITABLE
EDITABLE! The Hunger Games test covers every aspect of the book. It has a variety of questioning formats. This test for The Hunger Games includes:✓ 20 character matching questions✓ 10 terms (specific to the book) matching questions✓ 55 multiple choice questions - roughly 2 questions from each chapter✓ short answer section covering symbols✓ 2 essay questions for students to choose from (writing rubric included)✓ answer keysAs a bonus, I typed up the notes that I use to review with students prior
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Hunger Games Ultimate Unit Bundle
Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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The Cask of Amontillado Scavenger Hunt & KEY (30 Questions)
This is a 30 question open book scavenger hunt where students must search the story to find specific details. This works very well as an in-class partner assignment or for homework. As a guided reading of the story, it is a good pre-disscussion activity, and can also be used as an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is p
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8th - 12th
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Middle School Poetry STAAR--The Road Not Taken (6th--8th Grade)
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Support your students as they learn to enjoy and interpret poetry...all while helping them prepare for the Texas STAAR test! This product includes 10 STAAR formatted comprehension questions for Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." This text and questions are designed for students in 5th through 8th grade and are built around the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).
UPDATE: Now includes answer key!
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*This selection works great as part of a "Poem of the
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6th - 8th
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Holes by Louis Sachar Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This Web Quest style pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, setting, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with three writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement.
Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy completion based marking.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself time to mark the test from the last unit. Don't forget
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6th - 12th
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The Lightning Thief Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This web quest style pre-reading activity has students research about the author, setting, Greek mythology, monsters that are in the novel, literary terms etc. It also includes an optional paragraph response with two writing topics, and an optional meta-cognition requirement.
This activity is suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. A RUBRIC is included for quick and easy marking.
It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. A great way to start off a new unit, and give yourself tim
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6th - 10th
Character Traits - Direct & Indirect Characterization Worksheet
This is a two-part worksheet that defines the key terms, shares examples of each, and affords students the opportunity to analyze brief passages. Part one focuses on traits vs. feelings. Using ten 1 to 2 sentence passages, students underline the adjective that describes a character, and determine if it is a trait or a feeling. In part two, students analyze seven short passages, match the passage to the character trait it reveals (from a word list), and determine if the trait is revealed throu
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6th - 8th
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CTOPP-2 Report Template (ages 7-24)
CTOPP-2Comprehensive Test of Phonological ProcessingSecond Edition Report TemplateAges 7-24 This easy to use report CTOPP-2 report template includes a description of the assessment, each of the sub tests to be administered for ages 7-24, an explanation of how each sub test relates to the composite scores, and a chart that identifies the classification for each standard score range. It is completely editable with a very simple "plug-in" format (symbols and words in blue indicate where editing is
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1st - 12th
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Reading Unit: Daniel's Story by Carol Matas
Unit for the book DANIEL'S STORY by Carol Matas. Includes activities, vocabulary, questions, research, and project ideas, and an answer key. Keep as it is or add to the unit to meet the needs of your students.
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6th - 12th
"To Kill a Mockingbird" Check Questions w/Key, Chapters 1-31 - Word
To Kill a Mockingbird Check Questions
This download contains check questions for all 31 chapters in Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" novel. These are simple questions used to make sure students are reading the assigned chapters. Some chapters are combined, but many are single chapter quizzes to check for reading and comprehension. ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED and begins on page 27.
This is formatted in Microsoft Word, so it is fully editable if you wish to make changes.
This IS included in
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities
This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi
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7th - 10th
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Reading Strategies Guide for A Long Way Gone- more than just questions
I created this guide for the novel A Long Way Gone to be something other than a workbook of comprehension questions. I wanted students to relate to and understand Ishmael as they went through his journey. After studying multiple reading strategies and going to professional development, I designed this guide. There are reading strategies for every chapter such as question matrix, double entry journals, vocab o gram, concept circles, wordstorming, facts & questions ladder, portable word wall,
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8th - 12th
To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Reading Quizzes with Answer Keys
These To Kill a Mockingbird chapter reading checks allow teachers to see if students are completing the assigned reading. Each check consists of five factual recall questions (no "gotcha" questions--just questions about important developments in each chapter). There are fifteen matching-type choices in each reading check, so there will be multiple choices that are not used (cuts down on process-of-elimination answers). Keys included for each reading check.
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8th - 11th
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