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Common Core W.7.9 literature circles
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit Activities for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature concepts and literary devices through The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this realistic fiction book. This unit digs dee
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas written by John Boyne. Take a Peek Inside:Experience this powerful story about childhood innocence, friendship and suffering set at Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War II. Assess students' comprehension of the novel and explore their personal reactions to the events of the book. Imagine what Bruno sees from his bedroom window that makes him feel cold and unsafe. Explore Bruno's state of mind by detailing the lesson he learns
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7th - 8th
Also included in: World Conflict Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 5-8
Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study Reading Unit | Digital Print | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature through Restart by Gordon Korman will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This Restart by Gordon Korman Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this realistic fiction book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common
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6th - 8th
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Reading Unit | Digital Print | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature through Refugee by Alan Gratz will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This unit includes 25 lesson plans and accompanying materials so you have everything you need to teach this popular middle school novel. This Refugee by Alan Gratz Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar,
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle | 6th 7th 8th
Among the Hidden by Haddix Dystopian Novel Study Reading Unit for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching dystopian literature through Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. This Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response-focused format with this dystopian book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading literature and main writing sta
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle | 6th 7th 8th
The Westing Game - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin.Take a Peek Inside:Unravel the secrets at the center of an intriguing murder mystery game. Activities are meant to excite students throughout the reading. Using the chapter titles as clues, predict what might happen in each one. Identify elements of foreshadowing from the novel, and imagine what will take place. Follow the clues in the story to solve the game before any of the characters. Identify cause and effect by explain
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7th - 8th
The Giver Book Unit Study Guide: Chapter Comprehension Questions & Vocabulary
You're about to save time and help students get more from their reading experience with The Giver Novel Unit Bundle! That's because this is a 4-week, standards-focused book unit that includes comprehension questions, text-based vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more - all in a ready-to-use format that's engaging and approachable even for struggling or reluctant learners.The Giver is such a great book, and this novel study bundle has everything you need to make it an engaging experie
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5th - 7th
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The Fourteenth Goldfish, A PDF and Digital Novel Study
OVERVIEW: This is a custom-made, no-prep, independent work packet for use with grades 4-7 reading The Fourteenth Goldfish, by Jennifer L. Holm. The buyer can use it as a printable and create a student workbook, use as separate printable worksheets, or export it as an Easel digital product and assign it digitally for distance learning. It includes a 25-page student workbook, an answer key, a list of research topics for further reading and deeper understanding, and a listing of common core sta
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4th - 7th
Literature Circles Unit - Middle School Social Justice - Literature Circle Roles
This 60 page Middle School Literature Circle Unit is perfect for Thematic Social Justice themed Book Clubs. Literature Circle units are engaging and effective methods of reading instruction that encourage students to engage in rich conversation surrounding text and take ownership of their learning. The ready to use activities included encourage inquiry and critical thinking about social justice issues, and help you to introduce, organize, facilitate, and manage this effective reading and discuss
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5th - 9th
Character Ornaments for ANY Book or Story
Character Ornaments: A critical-thinking activity for students to use with any novel or story
This creative activity requires students to think about a character in a different way. Students decide how a character would decorate an ornament and why. Responses must contain evidence from the text to support their explanations. For more of a challenge, students can also design an original ornament in any shape to represent the character.
Includes differentiated handouts and interactive notebook o
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6th - 9th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
I am Malala (Young Readers Edition) Novel Study Digital + Printable Book Unit
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit to teach I am Malala (Young Readers Edition)? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable novel study includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts, skill practice, and 11 step-by-step lessons for writing an informative/explanatory essay aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 6-7. ✨ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used fo
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6th - 7th
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Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel Study
The Starfish Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Starfish by Lisa Fipps. With over 90+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 4-WEEK unit. The the literary analysis resources, vocabulary resources, and assessments will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their growing understanding of the novel. They also provide numerous ways for you to DIFFERENTIA
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7th - 8th
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Holocaust Research Unit Literature and Writing EDITABLE
This exhaustive unit contains EVERYTHING you need to teach the Holocaust while integrating reading, research, and writing! Reframe the way you teach the Holocaust in English and/or Social Studies while creating advanced readers, thinkers, speakers, and listeners! The design of the unit could be used in one subject or taught across the curriculum in both a reading or literature course and history or social studies. The materials and lesson plans are a fit for any level of students in grades 7-12.
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7th - 12th
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
The Miracle Worker - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Miracle Worker written by William Gibson.Take a Peek Inside:Experience the miracle of understanding that we all take for granted. An ideal play for students with a low reading level. Gain insight into the difficulties of being blind and/or deaf. Put events from the novel in order as they happened when Annie and Helen were eating dinner. Students attempt to understand the motivations of the characters in the play. Find the synonym of the vocabulary word from the
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7th - 8th
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Crispin: The Cross of Lead - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel Crispin: The Cross of Lead written by Avi.Take a Peek Inside:Jump into a world filled with mystery and intrigue as one boy discovers his heritage. Our all-in-one resource provides everything needed for student comprehension, including vocabulary and writing prompts with each chapter. Determine whether Crispin would support the viewpoint, "cruelty is contagious in uncivilized communities". Brainstorm possible inscriptions on Crispin's cross that would cause Bear's r
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7th - 8th
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Treasure Island - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel Treasure Island written by Robert Louis Stevenson.Take a Peek Inside:Sail the seas to quench your thirst for gold in this tale of piracy, adventure and betrayal. Help students better understand the novel with in-depth comprehension and vocabulary questions. Match the characters introduced in the novel to their descriptions. Draw the map that Jim finds in Billy's chest. Summarize what Jim heard in the apple barrel. Explain who the character of Ben Gunn is, and how h
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7th - 8th
Restart Novel Study Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, amnesia, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of Restart by Gordon Korman, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will ha
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study
The Night Gardener Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions
The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier is a Junior Library Guild Selection, Amazon “Best Book” for May 2014, and an ABA “Indie Next” pick. It received stars from Kirkus, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, and VOYA. It is a wonderful book that will appeal to boys and girls. It is a story of Irish orphans, an evil tree, and how a family is rescued and restored. It is rich with suspense and chills. It is so much more, though. The lessons about what people want and what they need are skillf
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4th - 8th
"Love That Dog" Poetry Unit Slide Show - Engage NY Grade 4 ELA Module 1B
*This slide show supplements a FREE poetry / ELA unit. Information for how to download all of the lesson plans and resources is included in the slide show download*Since the first time I taught this unit, I fell in LOVE with Sharon Creech's "Love That Dog". It is the perfect resource for teaching close reading, characteristics of poetry, and text-based evidence through a highly-engaging book.Engage NY "Love that Dog" is a well-designed poetry unit, however, creating the main anchor chart in th
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4th - 7th
Echo Novel Study Analyzing Text
Echo, the 2016 Newberry honor book by Pam Munoz Ryan, is a magical work of historical fiction masterfully woven with fantasy.
The story follows the lives of characters from prior to World War II to post World War II. Students will love the story of characters who overcome adversity and achieve greatly. I love this book!
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1. Guided comprehension questions.
2. Analyzing specific text.
3. A list of vocabulary from the text along with definitions for easy access.
4. Writing
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4th - 8th
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All Summer in a Day by Bradbury short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file."All Summer in a Day" is a science fiction short story. Students identify features of science fiction before reading the story. There are a variety of reading and writing activities from which to choose. It is also a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
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