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Look Both Ways Chapter Comprehension Questions (with hints & page numbers)

By Bowers not Bowser

These are the comprehension questions I use for each chapter of Look Both Ways. Some of the questions have page numbers and hints to help students along the way. Some questions do not have any support though. There are 90 questions total. Each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Look Both Ways Jason Reynolds Pre-Writing Connection Question (each chapter)

By Bowers not Bowser

This product goes along with my whole Look Both Ways Unit. At the start of each chapter I like to have students answer pre-writing connection questions. These questions focus on the student in relation to the book, and its central topic for that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

$4.00

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Percy Jackson Unit Material

By Bowers not Bowser

This product includes my Percy Jackson Book Organizer PBA (included are student instructions, teacher instructions, and a graphic organizer (note: I teach the epic hero cycle elements with PJ, so if you don't, this probably is not for your class).

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

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The House on Mango Street: Four Skinny Tree's Activity

By Bowers not Bowser

The House on Mango Street is a coming of age novella. So, for one of the vignette's I love doing the four skinny tree's activity. Since Esperanza writes her story of growing up in an artistic way, I thought why not do a mini activity like that with

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

$5.00

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Cultural Hero Project (Greek Mythology/Percy Jackson Unit)

By Bowers not Bowser

This project was used during my Greek Mythology/Percy Jackson Unit. The focus was culture, creativity, epic hero cycle, and a few literary skills (symbolism/imagery). I used this project, so that students could create a hero that relates to their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Cultural Activities

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Cask of Amontillado Police Case Report

By Bowers not Bowser

This is a project that I use in my short story unit for the "Cask of Amontillado" story. Basically, it focuses on comprehension, finding evidence, imagery, foreshadow, irony, and has a little creative flare. Students while reading or after reading,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Look Both Ways Jason Reynolds Introduction Packet

By Bowers not Bowser

This is some of the information that I used at the start of my Look Both Ways Unit. Included will be a set up reading schedule that you can change to fit your schedule. Guided notes, with pictures of the slides I used that have the answers. Also, a

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English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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THE ODYSSEY REVIEW ESCAPE ROOM

By Bowers not Bowser

I create a escape the classroom for a review for The Odyssey, which is a part of my 9th grades Greek Mythology Unit. The escape room was so fun and engaging, as the students raced to see who would make it out and find the hidden key. I give you

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English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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2023 Close Reading or Annotating Visual Aid.

By Bowers not Bowser

This is just an easy visual aid for students to help with their close reading/annotation skills. I do have pictures on mine, but I took them off due to copy right. I did put boxes where the pictures should be and what they looked like. All found on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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Look Both Ways "Find Your Way" Mini Project (Jason Reynolds)

By Bowers not Bowser

In class, we are reading "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds! This book takes place in a neighborhood that surrounds the characters middle school. Each chapter talks about a different topics relevant to students. Examples being role models, grief,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

$5.00

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Look Both Ways, Jason Reynolds Unit

By Bowers not Bowser

This bundle will include changeable reading schedule, Introduction Notes, Anticipation Guide (deeper questions to ask before reading), Personal Narrative (breakdown and outline), Find Your Way Mini Project/Activity (with examples), and a Theme Essay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

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Create a Hero Project (Group or Individual)

By Bowers not Bowser

This project is prefect for any Greek Mythology Unit. This project allows students to be creative in creating their very own hero, while also tracing them through the very famous epic hero cycle. The project also focuses on the skills, conflict,

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$2.00

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The Boys Who Challenge Hitler Exam (Written Comparison Focused)

By Bowers not Bowser

For my "Boys Who Challenged Hitler" exam, I wanted students to compare the novel about the Danish Resistance to an article about the Jewish Resistance. I linked the article to the test for copy right reasons, but I just copied and pasted it on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Graphic Organizers

$5.00

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Personal Narrative Break Down, Brainstorm, Outline (read description)

By Bowers not Bowser

I just started personal narratives with my Look Both Ways Unit. Included in this document is a description of what a personal narrative is, a brainstorm to choose a topic, and a outline to help them plan out their rough draft. There is sentence

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

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Of Mice and Men Unit (reading schedule, comp. questions, essay, and topic chart)

By Bowers not Bowser

This packet is something I keep using over and over. What is included to be specific, are pre-made questions that can be used for students to answer in groups or as quizzes or just for you for planning purposes. If you keep scrolling, you will see a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Unit Bundle

By Bowers not Bowser

Comp. Questions, Reading Schedule, and Exam.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Reading Schedule

By Bowers not Bowser

This is a reading schedule for the novel, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler. My students have to take books home to read, so this kind of keeps them organized and holds them accountable. I gave a suggested way to take notes, but you could always change

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Homework, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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Guided Notes/Mini Activities for Non-Linear Plot, Narrative Writing and Comp.

By Bowers not Bowser

Attached is a guided note sheet that also has 2 activities that I used when slowly introducing "Greek Mythology" to my students. I did attach the words that were missing, so that you could make a power point out it.

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Handouts

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Full Comp. Questions on PPT.

By Bowers not Bowser

For the nonfiction novel, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler, the class answered questions that focused on what happen in each chapter. Chapter 8, 9, and 10 were a mini project, I left on. The slides only have the questions and some side information. My

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

$5.00

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Creating Your Own Writing Crime Investigation (step by step)

By Bowers not Bowser

The Why: Every year, I have a goal to help prepare my students for 10th grade keystone writing. I do this with the acronym P+A, C.E.C.E.C.E. This acronym is an outline to make sure students: Put the title and author of the story, answer the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Outlines, Lesson

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching 9th grade English for four years. My school is tracked, and I normally teaching track 3 or 4 students.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I have a very hands on project based teaching style.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated college with my B.A. in English and Education (dual major), and recently graduated with my M.A. in special education (K-12th).

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My hobbies besides teaching are working out, traveling, and bartending.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Literature, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Poetry, Close Reading