6th grade Earth Day middle ages literature circles

This is a mini-guide (a two-week study) for the book titled, by Marguerite de Angeli. In this book set in the Middle Ages, Robin discovers that -- despite handicaps -- he is able to serve his country. The mini-guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will learn about: the Newbery Medal, implicit and explicit theme, alliteration, plants, simile, repetition, and onomatopoeia. Students will: read background information, match people with their gaits,

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Literature, Middle Ages, Reading

The Inquisitor's Tale - Analyzing Text and More!

Created by

The Language Lemur

No prep--just print and teach!The Inquisitor's Tale Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Dog, is the 2017 Newberry Honor Book written by Adam Gidwitz. It is a fascinating tale set in medieval France during The Inquisition. It is part history, part mystical, and fully engaging! The adventures and dangers of three unusual children will keep even reluctant readers involved. My study includes 1. Guided reading questions for each chapter.2. Background information of some unfamiliar concepts

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

L.5.1

, L.5.2

, L.5.3

, L.5.4

, L.5.5

...

There's an Owl in the Shower: Literature Book Study

Created by

Draz's Class

This contains everything you need for a literature/book study of Jean Craighead George's wonderful book, There's an Owl in the Shower.This is the perfect read aloud or book club story anytime (short, and a wonderful author to introduce students to) but also fits in perfectly with April and Earth Day/Arbor Day events.You can print this resource as a complete packet, or pick and choose the pages you want to include.In this resource you will find pages for:-Student Packet Cover-About the author act

Subjects:

Earth Day, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

The Book of BOY by Catherine Gilbert Murdock: A PDF Literature Guide

Created by

Jean Martin's Balanced Literacy

This is a custom-made, ready-to-use PDF resource for grades 4-7 who are reading the 2019 Newbery Honor Book, The Book of BOY. Included are 32 student pages that can be used to create student workbooks (or worksheets) or can be exported as an Easel digital product for assigning and collecting digitally. The student work is designed to promote close reading and understanding. This packet also includes an answer key, student bookmarks, optional culminating activities, and a listing of the Common

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Middle Ages

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.10

...

Earth Day Reading Passages | Paired Passages with Questions

Created by

The Crazy Schoolteacher

Engage your 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students with these high-interest reading passages about Earth Day. Use as individual reading passages or have students compare the paired passages. Each Earth Day reading passage includes comprehension checks, find the evidence practice, an integrated writing opportunity, and response questions that promote critical thinking skills while comparing both passages.Earth Day Reading Comprehension Paired Passages includes:2 Earth Day reading passagesComprehension

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Earth Day

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

Earth Day reading passage for grades 4-6

Created by

Devine Technology

Discover an exciting Earth Day lesson perfect for your 4th-6th grade class! This engaging reading passage explains why Earth Day is important and teaches kids about recycling, saving energy, and enjoying nature. With easy-to-understand language and fun comprehension questions included, this lesson is sure to captivate your students and inspire them to protect our planet!

Subjects:

Earth Day, English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Otto of the Silver Hand Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Otto of the Silver Hand, by Howard Pyle. In this book, Otto must -- after a childhood in a monastery -- return to his father's warring household. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: write notes about the use of colors and sounds, locate places on maps, read biographical information about the author, describe illustrations, create a character diagram, read historic

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Crispin -- The Cross of Lead Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Crispin -- The Cross of Lead, by Avi. In this book, a poor boy named Crispin is persecuted in 14th century England. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: fill in a chart about types of monks, create a list, fill in a plot diagram, think critically, write a short sequel, and complete a clock activity for canonical hours. Students will learn about: protagonist/antago

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Earth Day, Literature, Reading

Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet By: Barbara Dee A No Prep Novel - Literature Study

Created by

Light Bulb Learners

This novel study is for the Barbara Dee novel, Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet. Within this packet you will receive 51 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. Included are a variety of activities and skill sheets. You can pick and choose what best fits the needs of your students. It contains a variety of pages containing activities to enhance students' understanding and

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA

Created by

Candy Coated Scientist

This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student

Subjects:

Earth Day, Environment, Literature

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Good Masters, Sweet Ladies Discussion Question Guide

Created by

Miss Clelands Class

Are you teaching Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, and would like extensive questions based on each monologue in the book? Use these for class discussions or assign a poem to groups and use the questions to promote rich, student-led discussions or literature circles!What's Included:253 total questions on each monologue and accompanying nonfiction passage.Questions for each monologue require students to:Make InferencesUse Text EvidenceDefine words using context cluesExamine connotative meaningsMake Pre

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Mini-Guide for Juniors: Ink on His Fingers Interactive

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This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Ink on His Fingers, by Louise Vernon. In this book, Hans gets involved in a mystery when works as an apprentice to Johann Gutenberg. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: fill in a K-W-L Chart, practice predicting, complete map work, fill in an ARISTOCRATS diagram, and fill in an opinion chart. Students will learn about: centuries, opinions/facts, alliteration, similes, idioms, and

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitieswriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword pu

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Apple and the Arrow Interactive

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This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Apple and the Arrow, by Conrad and Mary Buff. In this book, 12-year-old Walter experiences a revolution in 1291 in the area that is now Switzerland. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: protagonist/antagonist, prose/poetry, fill in a century chart, idioms, similes, word choices, fill in a comparison/contrast chart, alliteration, metaphor, make a list, sequence, theme, formulate a conclusion,

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Amazing Materials for You by Amy Dickson

Hoot Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL

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I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Hoot by Carl Hiaasen successfully for several years with fifth graders. I decided to make cards for a couple of reasons:1. I made them to save paper. Once you print and laminate these, you can use them for many years in either a literacy center or in small group instruction.2. I wanted to make them aesthetically more appealing and colorful.The set contains 24 discussion questions and 6 constructed resp

Subjects:

Earth Day, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

...

Also included in: Hoot Novel Study | Mini BUNDLE PRINT and DIGITAL

Science Word Search: Caves

Created by

Qiang Ma

Science Word Search: Caves (Color and Black Line)Teaching Science/Environment through fun activities. Great worksheet for Earth Day too. Students will have a great time searching for the 33 hidden words.Components: - 1 Word Search in ink- 1 Word Search in color- 1 Word Search Solution in ink- 1 Word Search Solution in color“Science Word Search: Caves” Word List:ARTIFACT, CAVERN, CEREMONY, CHANGE, CONSTANT TEMPERATURE, CRACK, DARK, DRIP, DWELLER , ERODE, EXIST, FORMATION, GRIND, HARD

Subjects:

Earth Day, Environment, Vocabulary

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Science Word Search: Environment Unit 7 in 1 Bundle

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, by Eleanore M. Jewett. In this book, Hugh is involved in a hunt for treasure in 12th century England. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: identify a plant, predict, work on puzzle pieces, read background information, create a list, add words to a synonym star, explain why a word is effective, review a prediction, and think critically

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Blood Red Horse Plot Quizzes

Created by

The Bouncing Owl

This product includes 5 multiple choice plot quizzes for the novel Blood Red Horse by K. M. Grant, which tells the story of two boys fighting in the crusades during the Middle Ages: one Muslim and one Christian. Each quiz is made up of multiple choice questions that cover a section of the novel. The first quiz has 5 questions; all the other quizzes have 10 questions each. The full breakdown of chapters is listed below. The product includes both a self-grading Google Form and a Google Doc versio

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.9

, RL.7.10

, CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.3

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Trumpeter of Krakow Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly. In this book, a family guards the Great Tarnov Crystal in Krakow in 1461. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a list, tell a story, fill in a chart, analyze a conclusion, and formulate conclusions. Students will learn about: protagonist, antagonist, characterization, the problem, alliteration, descriptive words a

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types: