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High school creative writing guided reading book microsofts
Power point: The Outsiders novel study
The Outsiders power point by Kathy ApplebeeThis 53 slide presentation contains graphics, questions and short writing assignments for every chapter, unit projects, material on character analysis, conflict, links to free review games and resources. Also in the ZIP folder are 5 .PDF charts in the Power Point that can be used as handouts. The 8 slide preview has examples of resources included.FREEBIE extra: Curtain Call Caper guided reading free printables and graphic organizers.Check out other no
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7th - 11th
A LESSON IN IRONY - situational dramatic verbal teach irony guided notes writing
Irony lesson If your students are struggling with identifying, understanding, deciphering, and including irony in their writing, then this is the resource for you. This lesson can be used with any literature or writing activity that has to do with irony. Within this resource you will have access to a slide deck introducing irony, explaining the three different types, and how to spot the difference, as well as a guided notes graphic organizer and high order thinking writing extension activity.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Look Both Ways Jason Reynolds Pre-Writing Connection Question (each chapter)
This product goes along with my whole Look Both Ways Unit. At the start of each chapter I like to have students answer pre-writing connection questions. These questions focus on the student in relation to the book, and its central topic for that chapter. There about 3-4 personal questions, for each chapter. Total number of questions is 35. Great for journals!
Grades:
7th - 9th
FREE Editable Printable Book Template!
I used to constantly be looking for simple sight words readers on TpT to use with my class, but often couldn't find exactly the theme or vocabulary I wanted. That's when I started making my own!
Once I realized how easy it is to make your own printable books, I make them for every unit we do. I thought I'd share my knowledge by sharing the very simple template I use to make the books. It is a powerpoint with text boxes. Nothing in this presentation is copyrighted, so feel free to change the fon
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PreK - 12th
Animal Farm Comprehension, Analysis and Creativity Packet AP English
This packet can be used flexibly for AP Lang or AP Lit students. Also scaffolded for support for pre-AP students.
The vocabulary can be provided and reviewed as needed to support student comprehension.
Students can independently answer the questions as they read to prepare for discussions, the teacher can ask the questions as you read as a class, or they can be used as a quiz or a post assessment. Students can also work together in groups to answer the questions while they read.
There are
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9th - 12th
I am the Cheese by Robert Cormier - Figurative Language Activity
Adolescent life is filled with angst. In Robert Cormier's heartbreaking novel, Adam Farmer's life truly crumbles around him. Adam hops on his bicycle to ride through New England to deliver a package to his father. But what's in the package and will Adam make it safely? As Adam remembers his younger years with a scent of lilacs, his mother's former happiness, and a hasty move to a new home, he begins to piece together hidden parts of his life. Wheeling out of town, Adam leaves behind his girlfrie
Grades:
5th - 10th
Heroic Traits, Story Summarizing, and Creative Reimaginings
This product contains a fictional story from Arthurian Legend, which is segmented into four different mini chapters for students to explore. By clicking the embedded buttons on each slide, students will be transported to each chapter of the story. The final slide contains a link with three different mini activities - a 'finish the sentence' summary set, a comparison chart of heroic and non-heroic traits, and a story-based creative writing prompt.
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8th - 9th
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25 Harry Potter Journal Prompts - Creative Writing + Personal Reflection
Dive into the magical world of Harry Potter and Hogwarts with these enchanting journal prompts. Designed with flexibility in mind, these prompts allow you and your students to explore the rich realm crafted by J.K. Rowling. The best part? They are not tied to specific plot points, making them perfect for assigning at any time during the year. No spoilers here!Ideal for 10th-grade students, these prompts will engage and inspire. Set a timer for 10 minutes and watch as their pens dance across the
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7th - 10th
The Five People You Meet in Heaven Guided Reading
This teacher guide includes mini-lessons on literary elements, chapter-by-chapter comprehension worksheets, hands-on lessons, and vocabulary practice. Students will work on meta cognitive skills such as self-monitoring, and higher thinking skills such as making inferences and predictions and engaging in visualization techniques.
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8th - 11th
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The Storm Unicorn Story Map
A four slide presentation containing a variety of pictures and symbols to map out the story of Pie Corbett's Storm Unicorn. After familiarising themselves with the text, children should be able to re-read the story using only the story map. It makes for an interesting challenge.
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1st - 10th
Green Tea and Lemonade Short Story
This story is about two 7th graders who are having difficulties dealing with their school, home and social environment. There is abuse, and drug references. The story should not be given to middle school students. There are questions and a writing prompt on the last page. Please read carefully before you assign this story.
Grades:
9th - 11th
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Book Report
Students are asked to answer 10 questions about the book they read. They need to describe what happened in the story, describe the characters, and explain how they would change the story if they could. Finally, they are asked to talk about their personal reading material or films they enjoy watching.
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8th - 12th
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Descriptive Essay
In the novel In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson, the main character (Shirley) moves from China to New York City. She has difficulty adjusting to the new landscape and culture. Her first culture shock was the apartment in New York City. Using this web organizer, students must describe Shirley's apartment in New York City and then write a description of it.
It's a great novel to read at any time of the year. World Series time would be great as well as the Chinese New Year and African
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4th - 9th
Reading Journal Questions
I have used these questions a couple of different ways. My students have used these questions while independently reading a book on their reading level and I have also used these questions during a book study when I read a chapter book out loud. I model how to use the questions with picture book or two. They catch on quickly and enjoy the questions. I encourage them to use various questions to keep their journals interesting and fun to do. If we do this during book study and I am reading the
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3rd - 12th
Verily, A New Hope - Star Wars - Unit
Verily, A New Hope is able to make Shakespearian language more accessible to younger students through the story of Star Wars.This is a compilation of all the assignments you will need while you read through this text.Included:Introductory creative writing assignmentAnalysis assignment (for multiple Acts)Final creative project
Grades:
7th - 10th
A Nightmare In Newcastle - A Gothic Short Story (Includes Discussion Questions)
A gothic short story which is designed to be analysed by students grade 7-10. Students should be able to pick out literary devices, gothic elements and common tropes. Includes a set of discussion questions to prompt student thinking and hone creative writing skills.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Academic Writing - English for Academic Purposes
PPT for English for Academic Purposes course* Academic Writing
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Further options for reviewing novels
If you or your class want more than a standard book review, try these seven more imaginative explorations.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Twice Taken by Susan Beth Pfeffer Guided Question Response or Book Report
It seems incredible that a call-in TV show featuring pictures of missing children could change her life so drastically, but when a 16-year-old recognizes her father in the photo on the screen, she discovers that the family who's been searching for their daughter is looking for her.
This book report includes a seven page guided response, including a character analysis worksheet. There are a total of 49 short answer questions for the student to complete as he reads the novel. It can be used as
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6th - 12th
Twice Taken by Susan Beth Pfeffer Guided Question or Book Report
It seems incredible that a call-in TV show featuring pictures of missing children could change her life so drastically, but when a 16-year-old recognizes her father in the photo on the screen, she discovers that the family who's been searching for their daughter is looking for her. Young Adult.
This book report includes a seven page guided response, including a character anaylyis worksheet. There are a total of 49 short answer questions for the student to complete as he reads the novel. It ca
Grades:
6th - 12th
"The Raven" Close Read
Here is "The Raven" that I have chunked and have added questions.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: "The Raven" by Tessa Gratton and "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe Analysis
Storybook Mix-up
Students will use the organizer to retell their favorite stories and describe the key details in a text. The organizer walks students through the process of synthesizing two books to create their own original work! Students will describe their stories and use an organizer to determine which elements they would like to include in their own story that combines two stories together. The detailed grading rubric is included. Best of all...it is editable!
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fairvale High II
The continuing story of Yvonne's students in a modern public school. She employs her husband to help give English a slightly different slant.
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6th - 12th
Newsletter "Summer" 4th of 4
These newsletters were not written with the intention that they would be used as reading lessons.
A major complaint that was regularly heard from my “low English” Reading students was that this is boring”. This could be short stories, non-fiction articles, poetry, or practically anything that the students were asked to read. Too often, I had to agree. One day, in desperation, I ran off copies of a couple of my Newsletters, handed them out to the class, and said “ Here, read this”! To my s
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6th - 9th
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