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8th grade literature circles for Microsoft Publisher

Preview of The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet

The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet

Created by
Brianne Willson
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Preview of Literature Circle Bookmarks

Literature Circle Bookmarks

Created by
Amy Watkins
Use these bookmarks to help your students remember their role during literacy circles! Print them on cardstock and laminate! I have the students complete a role, and then trade bookmarks so they have new job each week!
Preview of The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor--Complex Text Novel Unit

The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor--Complex Text Novel Unit

Created by
Novel Queen
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Gold Cadillac takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1950 and follows a family's unforgettable trip to MIssisippi. This book folllows similar themes as many of Mildred D. Taylor's highly acclaimed novels. She has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding rac
Preview of Point of View Poster

Point of View Poster

Created by
Laura Skakle
This poster is a great tool to use when teaching students the difference between first person and third person point of view. It gives the meanings of each along with clue words that can be found while reading a text to determine the point of view. The file is a Microsoft Publisher file and will open in that program. It will print on three pages and it will need to be put together after printing. Laminate for extra durability.
Preview of Song of the Trees--Complex Text Novel Unit by Mildred D. Taylor

Song of the Trees--Complex Text Novel Unit by Mildred D. Taylor

Created by
Novel Queen
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Song of the Trees is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1930's Mississippi. Its author Mildred D. Taylor has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding race that every child of every background should reflect upon. This book
Preview of Chevron Dewey Decimal Labels

Chevron Dewey Decimal Labels

Created by
Laura Zabo
These 6x6 labels will brighten any library. Each section is designed with a different color chevron background and images that coordinate with each section of the Dewey Decimal System. Also check out the matching A-Z Biography, Fiction and Non Fiction Labels. Must have Microsoft Publisher to open. The document is editable for you own custom needs.
Preview of Music of Dolphins Novel Study

Music of Dolphins Novel Study

This includes a list of discussion questions as well as a test and key for The Music of Dolphins. Enjoy! Be the first to know about new upper elementary products: 1. Follow my store by clicking the green star above! 2. Follow me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/runningwitherasers/
Preview of Kindergarten-8th Grade DRA2 Book List

Kindergarten-8th Grade DRA2 Book List

Created by
Andrea Wisdom
This product is a K-8 book lists based off of DRA2 levels. They can be customized by adding your local library information. Great handouts to parents at the begining of the year, at conferencse, or for summer reading lists. With these lists, parents and students will know what books are at their specific reading levels. Great for teachers wanting to check student growth between testing periods.
Preview of Types of Conflict Cards

Types of Conflict Cards

Created by
Krysti
Types of conflict in literature with pictures and a brief description. Perfect for ESOL students or students with learning disabilities. Provides a more concrete way to teach types of conflict.
Preview of City of Ember Enrichment - What is a Generator?

City of Ember Enrichment - What is a Generator?

In the middle-school suspense novel, City of Ember, "The Generator" is desperately important, because the skies of this city are always dark 24 hours a day. The protagonist Doon desperately wants to fix his city's generator, which is falling apart. But -- what is a generator? Many middle school students are not sure. This three-page resource explains what a generator is, in easy-to-understand language, and ties it into the novel City of Ember. It also contains illustrations of several actual
Preview of Book Report Mobile

Book Report Mobile

This is a great, and fun, activity for students to do when they complete a book. This mobile encourages students to pull out the most important events, setting, and other aspects of the text. Enjoy! Be the first to know about new upper elementary products: 1. Follow my store by clicking the green star above! 2. Follow me on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/runningwitherasers/
Preview of Student Journal for A Thousand Never Evers

Student Journal for A Thousand Never Evers

Created by
ApeDGreat
Students respond to the text, find evidence to support their answers, compare and contrast character attributes, make connections to their own lives, analyze elements of literature and how the author uses these tools to impact the reader. Students can read ahead and complete each section at their own pace while creating a record of their reading experience. **Formatted for double sided printing
Preview of Tic Tac Toe Blank / Lined Board (Student make questions)

Tic Tac Toe Blank / Lined Board (Student make questions)

Created by
For Equal Access
This was designed for my students to start making choice boards or Tic Tac Toe Please follow me so when I post a new item you will be notified. Feel free to email me with requests for alternate programs. Most pages are black and white so they can be easily printed or copied.
Preview of Comprehensive Literary Analysis Project

Comprehensive Literary Analysis Project

Created by
Grass Is Greener
Comprehensive Final Literary Project All-In-One Higher Level Thinking Project Requires Student Mastery of the Following Literary Analysis Skills: Academic Vocabulary Denotation/Connotation Characterization Symbolism Theme Text Evidence Parenthetical Documentation of Source Includes COMPLETE example, using The Outsiders! Publisher Files - Editable to fit your needs! Great for Lit Circles or Novel Study Completion! Can be used to Incorporate Technology! Includes Publisher Template!
Preview of Independent Reading Graphic Organizer--READ 180 or ANY ELA

Independent Reading Graphic Organizer--READ 180 or ANY ELA

New from Read Up, Read Down, Read Sideways Too, this 4 page graphic organizer guides students to locate, analyze, and explain characters, setting, plot events, and conflict while reading. Great for independent reading, small group reading, or whole class reading! I use predominately with READ 180, but also use any time I am assigning independent reading. Easy to use. Great for struggling readings or helping organize the thoughts of advanced readers! Editable!
Preview of VIP (Very Important Part) Bookmark - Editable!

VIP (Very Important Part) Bookmark - Editable!

This bookmark is used by students while reading a novel or longer piece to make note of important details they will want to refer back to later. It is used as a "quick jot" so that they just need to note the page number, placement on page, and reason for marking. When completing discussions and later follow-up work, students can then quickly find the information previously marked without having to flip through the entire novel. My students love it!
Preview of Comprehension Jobs Activity

Comprehension Jobs Activity

Here is the guideline for the Comprehension Jobs- the table I have uploaded for free and here is the programme. Enjoy helping kids grow to love reading- A reading programme run by the students themselves.
Preview of Life Doesn't Frighten Me- Maya Angelou

Life Doesn't Frighten Me- Maya Angelou

Created by
Kat's Corner
This ELA packet helps students analyze the poem "Life Doesn't Frighten Me" by Maya Angelou. Students will analyze the structure and tone of the poem. This packet includes comprehension questions to access students. This packet is editable so anything you want to add or change you are free to do so!
Preview of Literature Circle Package

Literature Circle Package

Created by
Stuck on You
This is a great literature circle package for students. It contains all you need for literature based on 5 roles (Discussion Director, Cool Connector, Rockin' Researcher, Word Wizard and Super Summarizer) a planning template for students as well as a grading rubric. Also included are examples of the roles that I used to model literature circles from the book Iqbal. This file is fully editable in publisher. Please see the PDF version for the thumbnail of this.
Preview of Editing Stations! (Editable)

Editing Stations! (Editable)

I have used these this year with my Year 6s and have seen massive improvements to their editing skills and my marking time. These stations have made it easier for the children to pinpoint their editing and work collaboratively to help improve each other's learning. Each station has a selection of resources that accompany it. For example, for spelling we have the Year 5/6 spelling words and dictionaries available.
Preview of The Giver - Reading Comprehension Packet

The Giver - Reading Comprehension Packet

Created by
Brianne Willson
Multiple Choice questions for The Giver.
Preview of Books We've Read CAN BE MADE INTO POSTER

Books We've Read CAN BE MADE INTO POSTER

Created by
For Equal Access
I am a special education teacher for grades k-6. I use this sheet (and all of my others) with any grade to start teaching students about keeping track of the books they have read. Follow me and see when I post other items that may be useful to you as well. If you do not have this program I can send it to you as a jpeg. Just email me!
Preview of The 100 Read Aloud Summary Page

The 100 Read Aloud Summary Page

This page goes along with the novel The 100 by Kass Morgan. It works perfectly when reading aloud to students to allow them to summarize and predict what is being read.
Preview of But First, Let Me Take a #SELFIE

But First, Let Me Take a #SELFIE

Created by
Melissa Polzella
As a third grade teacher with diverse learners, I plan many group, center, and station activities. I noticed that my students often struggle with getting along in these groups when I am not there, and this interferes with their learning and ability to engage in collaborative discussions. I created a S.E.L.F.I.E. acronym to help students self-reflect when in small groups rather than casting blame on others. It has helped tremendously! Students refer to the poster in order to remind them how to be
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