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8th grade Common Core W.6.4 guided reading books
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle Novel Study Unit
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi novel unit provides many interesting layers for student discussion about life choices and freedom to express yourself. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is an excellent coming of age historical fiction novel study with lots of adventure.
Low prep, high engagement with many reading activity options from which to choose!
Product Includes:
CCSS 6th grade
Sample Pacing Chart to Organize and Plan Daily Activities
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Restart Novel Study Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, amnesia, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of Restart by Gordon Korman, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will ha
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Unit BUNDLE
This is a bundle of the resources I used with my English Language Arts class over the course of a 9-week period when reading the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. In this bundle you will receive an pacing guide/outline, guided notes for all 20 chapters of the novel, 4 quizzes (each quiz covers 5 chapters), a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the books main points and story elements, and 1 unit test.
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5th - 8th
The Giver Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a standards-based low prep novel study that engages your students in lots of critical thinking. It is a dystopian science fiction book and Newbery Award winner that tackles themes like independence, free choice, and individuality.There are chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary, and multiple graphic organizers to support text analysis as well as engaging literacy activities to enhance the novel study. Use the materials as a whole group, in reading groups, or with
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
The Giver Informational Texts & Activities
The informational texts will build your students’ knowledge about memory, the brain, and the processes involved in memory formation. Students will learn about the brain’s structures, brain plasticity, and the different types of memories that shape our everyday lives. When synthesized with a reading of The Giver, the information will prompt critical thinking and analysis about the significance of memory in day-to-day life. By the end of this unit of study, students will have developed their abili
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â The Giver Novel Study
A Secret for Two by Reynolds short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "A Secret for Two" by Quentin Reynolds is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "A Secret for Two" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a map design activity
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This Where the Red Fern Grows resource by Wilson Rawls is a common core aligned low prep novel unit that explores multiple aspects of the classic story of a boy and his dogs. It is an autobiographical fiction novel that tackles themes like coming of age, loyalty, and a dog's love.There are many reading activity pages from which to choose in this resource. Product Includes:CCSS 6th gradeSample Pacing Chart to Organize and Plan Daily ActivitiesVocabularyReading Comprehension QuestionsCharacter Cha
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Grades:
6th - 8th
You Can't Take It with You by Eva-Lis Wuorio short story unit
This short story resource for "You Can't Take It with You" by Eva-Lis Wuorio is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "You Can't Take It with You" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a cr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Starfish by Lisa Fipps Novel in Verse Middle School Guide
Starfish by Lisa Fipps Printable & Digital Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about bullying, stereotypes, main idea and details, poetry elements, character analysis and growth, coming-of-age, new vocabulary and much MORE! This resource includes: Learning objectivesReading comprehension questions Answer keyText to self connections Themes activityElements of poetry activitiesStory map activity Character analysisMain Ideas & Supporting Details Activity New Vocabulary ActivitiesExtension R
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Dinner Party by Mona Gardner short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "The Dinner Party" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis assignments, there is a fun point of view writi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Seedfolks Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman resource is a low prep novel unit and includes a student PDF packet with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, and student samples. There are many activities from which to choose in this Seedfolks novel study depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension activities, students think about how the point of view in each chapter affects the tone of the story, the different cultures th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Pony by R.J. Palacio Middle School Novel Study
Pony by R.J. Palacio Novel Guide for one of the best new middle grade novels. This resource is perfect for teaching symbolism, character development, cause and effect, literary elements, American history, plot development, new vocabulary and MUCH MORE! A captivating new novel!This resource includes: Learning Objectives Pre-Reading ActivitiesKLW ChartChapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsNew Vocabulary in Context Activities Themes Activity Character Activities Cause & Effect Chart
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Candymakers Novel Study
So who's story is the real story? Can anyone recount an event exactly as it happened or are stories all about perspective? Learn all about perspective, prior knowledge and internal struggle as four twelve year old candymaking contestants seek to win the annual contest and have their new idea on shelves all over the country. Help your student(s) stop and take the time to look beyond the words on the page. Through this unique novel study, students will actually spend time with the text, rolling th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
These 4 standards-based guided reading novel studies are dystopian literature. The novel units for The Giver, The Last Cuentista, Among the Hidden, and The White Mountains would work well for book groups to compare features of the dystopian genre.All novel units include chapter vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, character charts, teach answer keys, notes, and student samples. IN ADDITION, each novel unit has activity pages unique to the specific novel (see lists below).PLEASE READ: Thi
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6th - 8th
Walk Two Moons Novel Study
This is a complete novel study working through the amazing and inspirational novel, Walk Two Moons. Student pages are designed with response questions to check comprehension and analysis and vocabulary within context. Also, chapter quizzes are included to check for understanding along the way. A final assessment and project options round out this novel study. Students love this book and this novel study makes it more meaningful. Goal sheets and calendars are also included.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Landlady by Dahl short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "Landlady" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there are two fun writing activities. Pick the as
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Sled Short Story by Thomas E. Adams short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "Sled" by Thomas E. Adams is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "Sled" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a descriptive writing activity using sensory de
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Blank Check, A Young Adult Novel - Study Guide
From the thrilling Young Adult Book, Blank Check.Educators designed the study guide for educators.What’s included in this Study Guide?All 50 state standards for English / Language Arts Grades 6-12  Over 30 Pre and Post Reading Activities 300 Vocabulary & Literary TermsDesigned for Distance Education & Traditional ClassroomThe Study Guide provides teachers with lessons that entail excitement and engagement.Activities include multiple websites that create critical thinking and student-cent
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7th - 10th
Ghost Boys Study Guide
Explore the many themes developed in the novel, Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Engage in critical thinking exercises and culturally responsive practices that present opportunities for rich discussion and self-reflection.
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Wolf of Cape Fen Readers Guide
As kids read The Wolf of Cape Fen by Juliana Brandt, they can use this readers guide to think through and discuss the themes of the story.Book Summary:Beyond the Bright Sea meets Echo in this story of a young girl who must break a magical bargain before an enchanted wolf steals her sister away.First Frost has touched Cape Fen, and that means Baron Dire has returned. For as long as anyone can remember, Baron Dire has haunted the town come winter, striking magical bargains and demanding unjust pay
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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