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Middle school critical thinking writing-essays guided reading books
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
Fly Away Home by Bunting Lesson on Homelessness
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Lesson Plan teaches students about the realities of homelessness. It addresses the common myths and brings into light the urgency of homelessness in America. Themes of family, homelessness, and belonging. This resource includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsFacts about Homelessness in AmericaExtension Resource on HomelessnessText to text connection Text to world connection Nearpod Teacher Access included on the last page of the fileIf you have a
Grades:
4th - 6th
Silly Opinions | Digital Writing Prompts | Intro to Opinion Writing | Engaging
Opinion writing is one of my favorite units! Giving our students the tools they need to voice their beliefs is one of the most productive skills they will apply in their real world. As you are probably already aware, a solid opinion is most powerful when it is supported and backed by reasons. This is the challenge that many students face when comforted with opinion writing tasks.These digital writing prompts are the perfect introductory tool that guide students into the practice of stating their
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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3rd - 8th
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study
This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. 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
*Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions
*Alliteration Summary and Examp
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Grades:
4th - 6th
George by Alex Gino Novel Study / Key (Author endorsed!)
"George," a novel by Alex Gino, tells the story of Melissa, whose classmates and family know her by the name of George. The message "Be Who You Are" comes across as a strong central theme in this excellent novel about a transgender youth who wants to be Charlotte in the school play, a monumental task for a girl who everyone thinks is a boy. This novel study was created with input and suggestions from the author of the novel - Alex Gino!
This detailed novel study includes a text-dependent qu
Grades:
4th - 6th
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Unit
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Guide This amazing coming of age story is set at the end of the World War II. Two boys, Early and Jack burdened with loss and grief, find their way from being “washed away”. “Navigating Early” is a captivating novel. It can be read out loud in lower grades or a formal novel study in higher grades.This Novel Unit is includes: Lesson Objectives Chapter by chapter short answer/ reading comprehension questionsNew VocabularyWord Search Activities Foreshadowi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznik Novel Unit History of Film and Animation
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik Novel Guide is perfect for teaching the history of film and animation, inferencing, character analysis, story development, new vocabulary and the role of art in literature. Pdf & Nearpod Novel Guide BESTSELLERThis is a highly engaging novel with abundant vocabulary and creative story telling. A true gem.This resource includes: • Reading comprehension questions
• Character analysis
• Essay questions,
• Vocabulary activities
• Nearpod Teache
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
A Little History Of The World
This is a reading guide for those who choose to use the EH Gombrich book "A Little History of the World" for a Social Studies or Language Arts middle school learning environment.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Front Desk Novel Study
The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, argumentative writing unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their gr
Grades:
5th - 6th
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff complete novel pack.
Includes the following:
45 short answer and essay questions
Graphic organizers for theme, character traits, and research project
letter to author template
25 context clue multiple choice questions
book and self reflection template
Biltmore Estate brochure template
Serafina diagram template
This product requires students to make inferences, build vocabulary, make predictions, explictly answer questions from text, and explain answers.
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4th - 8th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
Grades:
7th - 10th
Le Petit Prince | Reading comprehension | Compréhension de lecture | French
The main goal of this resource is to enhance the reading comprehension skills of your students, based on a very popular book all around the world, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.Based on the reading level of your readers, you may choose how you would like them to use this resource: ⭐ For (highly) advanced readers, you can let them read the book on their own and answer the questions independently chapter by chapter. ⭐ For intermediate-level readers, you can start the book by guided
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Derek Jeter- Reading Comprehension Passage and Activities
Gr. 3-6
A descriptive passage about baseball legend Derek Jeter, highlighting his childhood, rookie years, and his many accomplishments while playing for the Yankees.
This packet includes:
• 3 Page Biographical Passage
• Questions
• Essay
• Writing prompt
• Vocabulary
Great for guided reading, centers, or independent work.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics
Immerse your students in a collection of captivating short stories with analysis activities through this bundled resource. These no-prep reading and analysis lessons are perfect for 1-2 day sub plans, short reading and response activities, or as introductions to larger writing units (the products in this bundle are also included in my Creative Writing Workshops Bundle). These stories will introduce important literary elements to your students, while the accompanying response questions and essay
Grades:
7th - 12th
Guided Reading Guide Level Q: Ninth Ward
Guided Reading Guide for Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes
This guide includes an overview of the book, all daily lesson plans, chapter summaries, an online extension activity and for more reading book recommendations about the topic.
The Literacy Teacher
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3rd - 6th
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Of Mice and Men BUNDLE Close Reading Activities, Presentation, and Assessments
This is a comprehensive unit for Of Mice and Men! Everything you and your students' need is here.The reason I love this unit is because it is designed with critical inquiry in mind and even uses fundamental human development to help develop our thinking about character behavior and actions. Student will delve into character analysis through the lens of Abraham Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs.Students can be directed through their packets and the slides which allows for students to easi
Grades:
6th - 12th
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
Grades:
6th - 9th
Speak by Laurie Anderson Assessment: Evidence-based Theme Paragraph
Speak, a Coming of Age novel by Laurie Anderson, is one of the most thoughtfully woven young adult novels. In reading this novel, students can delve deeply into relevant themes, connecting the text to their life and the world. They can also learn how to write their own Coming of Age story with active voice, clever wit, compelling use of literary devices, and more. This packet is useful for the final assessment on the novel, whereby students either individually or in groups choose a theme, or un
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Fahrenheit 451 "Grab and Go" Unit
This complete unit plan for Fahrenheit 451 includes lessons for each reading, a reading guide for the entire book, reading journals, non-fiction articles, and a final "compare/contrast" essay between Bradbury's vision and modern society. The unit is engaging, skills-based, and ready to go!
Grades:
6th - 12th
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x Books, 24 pages
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x BooksDiscussion questions and activities for the following books:Book OneSerafina and the Black CloakBook TwoSerafina and the Twisted StaffBook ThreeSerafina and the Splintered HeartBook FourSerafina and the Seven Stars24 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
Grades:
4th - 12th, Staff
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC
This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short answer - not multiple choice) and vocabulary terms key to the reading (these are taken from the appendix). Complete answer keys are provided. There is an optional assignment to complete an in-class writing assignment (may be given as a homework assignm
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Grades:
7th - 10th
The Surrender Tree by Margarita Engle - Complete Novel Study
This bundle includes:Reader journal for close analysis and quotation of each part of the novelSummative writing assignments for each part of the novelBonus in this bundle ONLY:Character analysis graphic organizer for 4 key charactersThis product is a great option for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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