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Middle school writing-essays literature circle pdfs
Peak Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class.
Included in the Novel Study:
*Introduction to the Book
*Suggested Pacing Calendar
*Author Information with links to videos about the book and author
*Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website
*Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest
*3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing I Korman's Slacker I Print & Digital
This packet contains two or more questions per chapter for Gordon Korman's middle-grade novel Slacker. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom.Included in this product:- Two or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or preparation for group discussion.- Creative writing pr
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Creative ELA Bundle for Slacker & WhatsHisFace I Print & Digital Versions
Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide(w/Answer Key)
Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike!
This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class!
Included in this product is 83 pages (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY)
★Anticipation Guide
★Vocabulary
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4th - 6th
Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life
Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually no-prep and works for independent close reading or to hold attention for a read-aloud.What you get:A short fill-in with a word bank provides surprising and interesting background information for an introduction. A variety of comprehension questions: interpr
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6th - 9th
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Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
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7th - 10th
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Wonder Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL
UPDATED 3/15/20 to include a digital version.I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio 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
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5th - 6th
TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide
Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P
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5th - 9th
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Korman's Masterminds
Motivate your students towards active, engaging discussion with these open-ended discussion questions to accompany Gordon Korman's middle-grade book Masterminds! This product contains:- three questions per chapter in an easy-to-use printable chart, along with suggestions for encouraging your students to participate in discussions. - these questions created as printable handouts for students, so that they can be used for homework, comprehension checks, essay prompts, or even as group preparati
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide
Class Dismissed Novel Study Packet!Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class!Included in this product is 43 pages (DOES NOT INCLUDE ANSWER
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4th - 6th
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
I introduced this book with a book talk to my middle school readers, and I was shocked by the response. I didn't even get a chance to put the book down before kids were signing it out. It has been signed out of our classroom all year, and it is returned within days with exclamations such as, "That was the best book I ever read!" and "I can't believe that ending!" Want to learn more about Mt. Rainer, the tallest mountain in Washington State, and the only one that is still an active volcano, and t
Grades:
5th - 9th
Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)
For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time!
Includes:
Checklist for Authors Handout
Definitions for Author's Style .
Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze
How to Find Author's Style in Writing
Extra Style Analysis Activ
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5th - 8th
Life of Pi: A Complete Novel Study
Life of Pi novel Study is 67 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including: comprehension questions, visual interpretations, vocabulary and crosswords, character webs, motif, and more. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study:
Printable Assignments:
1. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-8
2. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-16
3. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 17-24
4. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 25-36
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Opinion Letters | Persuasive Letters
Included:Examples of who my students have written toUnit timeline (approx. 2-3 weeks)Student exampleThesis statement examplesBrainstorming pageOutline (2 Options: Include 3 reasons or 2 reasons)Generate Information - survey, interview, or researchDrafting IntroductionsList of transitional words/phrasesDrafting Reason #1-3 paragraphsDrafting ConclusionsStudent Checklist (for editing and revising)Instructions on how to send a letterInstructions on how to set up a letterOpinion Letter final papersH
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire Dragons
Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire DragonsA Dragon Book Series with Christian Values!If you have kids who love dragons, but you are frustrated by the lack of dragon books with Biblical values. If your kids hate to read.If you wish you could incorporate a series into your homeschool day that not only meets curriculum requirements but can be used for multiple subjects. If you want your kids to read more books with a message that is compatible with the Bible, then this is it!This novel
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
The Lost Hero Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods.
Included in the Novel Study:
* Introduction to the Book
* Suggested Pacing Calendar
* Greek Creation Myth article and activities
* 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon,
He
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
This is a close reading guide to the book Maizy Chen's Last Chance. In Lisa Yee's beautiful story of Maizy Chen and the discoveries she makes within herself and her extended family while getting to know her Oma and Opa in Last Chance, Minnesota, students are exposed to the idea of prejudice and the perseverance required to educate others to the danger of bigotry. This is such a must-read for students in grades 4-7. Maizy is a lovable character, and Lisa Yee explores the path of Chinese immigrat
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4th - 7th
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Danny, the Champion of the World Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL
I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl 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 20 discussion questi
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4th - 7th
Daniel's Story (Carol Matas) Complete Novel Study
This Daniel's Story unit study is a great companion for any study of the Holocaust and the sensitive details of the atrocities that took place during WW2. The contents and tasks are age-appropriate, and written to help your students get the most out of this unit.The unit includes the following ELA tasks:* Comprehension: DOK 1,2,3 and 4 (TDQ)* Vocabulary: Denotative and in context* Character development* Plot development* Historical timelines for fictional reference* Chapter by Chapter questions
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5th - 9th
MLA Formatting Checklist Sticky Notes for Upper Grades 4th - 7th
MLA formatting can be tricky, especially for elementary and middle school students. Encourage proper formatting with this self-check assessment in which students can use simple statements to help them edit their assignment format easily. These PRINTABLE sticky notes are so easy to add (and remove from) assignments without actually writing on the student's paper. If you're running low on sticky notes, NO PROBLEM! There are printable checklists included. Although, not all MLA requirements are inc
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4th - 7th
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The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles - Supplemental Graphic Organizers
This resource is designed to supplement the text The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles. It can be used during or after reading and can be differentiated to meet your students' needs. This resource includes:Graphic organizers for analyzing charactersGraphic organizers for analyzing settingGraphic organizers for analyzing conflictGraphic organizers for analyzing themeGraphic organizers for planning literary essays (2 options)Rubric for literary essayAll organizers are provided in color and in black a
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles - Whole Book BUNDLE
Wonderstruck Section 6 Louisiana Guidebooks 2.0 Lesson Slideshow & Student Notes
Planning will be lightning fast and fabulous! Save time by using these digital products.This digital packet follows the 5th Grade Louisiana Guidebooks 2.0 curriculum. (Wonderstruck Section 6: 4 Lessons) or can be used independently from the curriculum.Book Needed: In these lessons, students will complete a culminating essay after reading all of the book Wonderstruck. What's Included in this Packet: Lesson Slideshow with 34 slides & 4 Student Digital Notes Pages for all four lessons.Slideshow
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4th - 6th
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Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
MACBETH IN-CLASS ESSAY TOPICS
Five thought-provoking topics for a thesis-based essay on Shakespeare's MACBETH. These topics can be used for a timed writing assessment (in-class essay) or for a formal critical essay written at home. Includes an original assessment rubric.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Among the Hidden vs Real Life Common Core Activities
Common Core Aligned! For grades 4-8.
These activities are meant to be part of a novel study of Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Students will:
1 - View news video clip of profile of "illegal" second child living in China.
2 - Complete graphic organizer comparing the population laws in China to those in the novel Among the Hidden.
3 - Use graphic organizer to make an outline.
4 - Use the outline to write a short essay.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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