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Vocabulary Common Core W.8.2 resources
ELA Bell Ringers - 240 Daily Warm Ups - DIGITAL Version Included
Bell Ringers - FULL YEAR Plus! Engage your students at the start of class with these dynamic standards-aligned Bell Ringers! The attractively-designed slides provide 5-7-minute warm-up activities that get students focused and thinking right away! Includes Google Slides digital version and project-able PDF version.Your students will enjoy starting class, and you‘ll love the variety of skills you can keep fresh in front of them all year long. And with the Daily Warm Up Student Response Log (prin
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6th - 8th
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Elements of Poetry Anchor Chart and Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson
This introduction to poetry lesson is perfect for exploring the elements of poetry - teach the basic structure of poetry with the elements of poetry anchor chart and interactive slideshow provided with this resource. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Introduction to Poetry Lesson:✏️ Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Explore the characteristics of poetryScaffold how to read and interpret poetryIntroduce the element
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6th - 12th
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie Novel Study Guide / Literature Unit
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick is a story you'll never forget. When asked to pick a book for a school-wide read, this one was my first choice. In order to help all of our teachers successfully participate in our school-wide read, I created this novel study guide so the entire faculty, no matter their certification, could easily teach this novel. It can be used for upper elementary, middle grades, and high school classes (especially struggling readers in the upper grades).I
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6th - 9th
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50% OFF Journalism Unit - Middle School Writing Curriculum Lessons ELA Bundle
Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to lead your students into the dazzling world of journalism writing? ✍️ Imagine igniting their passion for newsroom adventures, crafting stories that are as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride with this journalism unit for middle school writing! Picture this: an all-inclusive journalism unit course that unfurls like a treasure map. Every twist and turn of news, articles, reviews, headlines, is illuminated with step-by-step guides and mentor texts that pr
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6th - 8th
Animal Farm by George Orwell Novel Study and Reading Unit 7th 8th
This Animal Farm by George Orwell 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 allegorical novella. Download the HUGE new preview to see what's included. This resource is in the following bundles:Middle School Reading Units Growing Bundle (6th, 7th, and 8th) Middle School Reading Units Growing Bundle (7th and 8th)This resource has
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7th - 9th
Standardized Writing Test Preparation Bundle - Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Prep
Writing for Standardized Tests Bundle Lessons Include: Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Writing Leads and Writing Hook Introductions and Conclusions, 3 Argumentative Writing Lessons, 3 Expository Writing Lessons, and 3 Compare and Contrast Writing Lessons.Getting ready for standardized tests has n
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6th - 8th
Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Back to School - ELA Curriculum - 8th Grade Bundle
Back to School Lessons Include: Grammar and Vocabulary Unit, Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Public Speaking, Creative Hook Introductions, Argumentative Writing Lesson, Expository Writing Lessons, Narrative Writing Lesson, and Persuasive Writing Lesson.Getting back into the swing of things has ne
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8th
THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
SEESAW GIRL, by Linda Sue Park - A Novel Study
Students learn a lot about 17th C. Korean Traditional Culture as they read SeeSaw Girl, by Linda Sue Park. This novel has an interest and topic content higher than its lexile and makes a very good read for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Included in the unit are:- Reading comprehension and focus questions for each chapter - two chapters per page including direct questioning, cause/effect, validating true/false, sequence,- Word Study pages - one page for Ch. 1 to 9; one page for Ch. 10 to 17, whic
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5th - 8th
Call It Courage: Literature Study with TESTS, projects, activities, and more
I have created a literary packet to be used for the study of the book CALL IT COURAGE. My class loves having projects so I have included several project ideas that complement the reading of the book. Once one project is done my students always want to do another!
This Literature Study Packet contains:
Tests to be administered after every chapter of reading (5 total)
(includes 7 vocabulary words per test)
Answer keys for each test
Vocabulary lists and Vocabulary Worksheets along with
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5th - 8th
Rules of the Game 5-Day Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 5-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "Rules of the Game" that includes:
daily warm-ups
daily vocabulary activities
full text of story ready for annotations
silent tea party activity
character analysis
narrative writing prompts
exit slip with template
as-you-read questions to keep students on task
quick-writes
comparing rules of chess to rules of life worksheet
Microsoft Publisher "Gossip Magazine" Activity
objective sheet (great f
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7th - 10th
THE HOBBIT Novel Study Unit - Close Reading Worksheets (ch. 1-19) + Answer Keys
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exceptio
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6th - 8th
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6th/7th/8th ELA Word Wall English/Spanish - Reading & Writing Vocabulary Posters
Create an ELA Word Wall and teach ELA vocabulary terms with simple definitions, examples, and visuals. Hang this English or Spanish word wall in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade classroom. You can present every ELA vocabulary term in the included PowerPoint slideshow. Print these reading and writing posters in two sizes and clip together to form English or Spanish vocabulary cards! Plus, save time with this resource! The small posters are printed in the center of the page to eliminate extra trimming.
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6th - 8th
Young Writer's Survival Kit Grades 3 - 8
If you've been looking for the answer to your young writer's frustrations, THIS IS IT! Small enough to fit in your hand, this 76 page writer's handbook is the manipulative to end all manipulatives for grades 3-8. Packed with so much pertinent information for writing narrative, informative/explanatory, opinion, and argumentative genres that you won't believe how you were able to teach writing before. Vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, similes. metaphors, voice, beginnings, conclusions, idioms,
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3rd - 8th
The Book Thief- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in The Book Thief Unit. Throughout this series of lessons, students will delve into various aspects of literature analysis, including tone, mood, theme, and comparing literary works with their cinematic adaptations. Each lesson begins with a warm-up activity that prompts students to connect with the day's theme, whether it's exploring emotions evoked by images, understanding themes in literature, or reflecting on the novel's overarching message. Following the w
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: The Book Thief Unit Plan
Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Cask of Amontillado." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded ex
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6th - 10th
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Tell-Tale Heart 10-Day Lesson Plan (Common Core Aligned)
Middle School Masters has created a classroom-tested 10-day lesson plan aligned to the Common Core for "The Tell-Tale Heart" that includes:
daily warm-ups
vocabulary activities
full text of story
links to online annotations
character analysis
exit tickets
figurative language
analysis of the "murder plan"
point of view
writer's craft
video comparison
performance assessment
text-dependent questions
quiz
jury trial
All answer keys and rubrics are included.
Don't forget to click on the "vulture e
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7th - 10th
Animal Farm- Lessons 1-3
This product includes the first 3 lessons in the Animal Farm Unit. These lessons cover chapters 1 and 2.Prepare your students for a deep dive into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering pre-reading strategies and analysis of chapters 1 and 2. In Lesson 1, we'll start by introducing the idea of allegory through fun activities and discussions. Students will learn to interpret allegorical texts using familiar stories like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and get some bac
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Coraline by Neil Gaiman Unit Bundle / Middle or High School ELA Literature
I am excited to finally release my Unit Bundle for Neil Gaiman's delightful Gothic novel Coraline. Teaching Coraline is so fun! My students love the dramatic, quirky story, and I love Gaiman's imagery and style. I wrote this 15-20 day unit to make your teaching simple, effective, and engaging.Here are the resources included in this Unit Bundle:✔️ Guided Reading Questions45 long-answer questions to guide students' reading comprehensionchronological orderchunked by chapter for easy navigationd
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7th - 10th
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in The Book Thief Unit. This lesson series will guide students through a comprehensive study of "The Book Thief" by integrating historical context, literary analysis, and vocabulary development. Beginning with an exploration of World War II and the Holocaust, students engage in activities to build background knowledge before transitioning into the novel study. Lessons focus on analyzing characterization techniques, identifying figurative language, and understand
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief- Lessons 1-3
This product includes the first 3 lessons in The Book Thief Unit. These lessons cover the prologue and part 1.In preparation for a comprehensive study of "The Book Thief," students embark on an exploration of World War II and the Holocaust, laying the groundwork for understanding through historical articles and activities. This initial session aims to provide students with essential background knowledge of the historical events surrounding the novel. Transitioning into the novel study, they conn
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in the Animal Farm Unit. Delve deeper into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these engaging lessons covering chapters 3 to 5. In Lesson 4, students will analyze persuasive arguments used by the pigs on the farm, honing their skills in argument analysis and persuasive techniques. Lesson 5 equips students with vocabulary strategies to tackle unfamiliar words in the text, enhancing comprehension. Finally, Lesson 6 explores the subtleties of tone and mood in litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” – 15 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 15 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart.” The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded extern
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6th - 10th
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