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Middle school literature independent work packet microsofts for Gifted and Talented
Novel Study: Independent Reading Teacher Guide Assignment
Tired of book reports and literary essays?SO ARE YOUR STUDENTS!What they need is more freedom and control over their learning, and there's no better way to give it to them than to make them the teachers! In this independent novel study, students are able to pick any novel they like, and then create a guide/textbook to teach the text. It's a great resource for group reading circles and other differentiated / personalized / Problem Based Learning style lessons. Designed for diverse learning enviro
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7th - 12th
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas Short Story Analysis
Ursula K. Le Guin's short story “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” is perfect when studying utopian and dystopian literature. The theme: there cannot be happiness in the world without suffering. Included in this literary analysis of The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas:Academic VocabularyAnticipation GuidePowerpoint Presentation with literary termsParadoxAllegorySymbolism"Psychomyth" (term created by Ursula K. Le Guin)Utopia and DystopiaThemeComing of ageReading Comprehension QuestionsAcrostic P
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
Abridged Lord of the Flies text
This abridged text allows lower-level learners or shortened unit the ability to engage in a dynamic text! Some of the descriptions are simplified; however, all of the major plot points are fully developed. The margins are enlarged to allow students ample room to annotate.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Soñador Spanish Novel Study; digital packet, comprehension questions
This is a digital packet for a novel study on the book El Soñador by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Peter Sís. I read the 2010 Spanish Scholastic edition of the book with my fifth grade bilingual students and they worked on one section of the packet each day. This novel study is best used digitally, but it can also be printed. Student answers are started in blue text, so if used online they are easy to read when grading. You will receive an editable version so you can use as is or add your own flair. Perfec
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4th - 6th
The Odyssey: Reading Questions (Books 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 21, 22, & 23)
This file contains 155 reading questions for the following books of The Odyssey:Book 5: CalypsoBook 9: I Am Laertes' Son, The Lotus Eaters, The CyclopsBook 10: CirceBook 11: Tiresias, Land of the DeadBook 12: Circe's Advice, The Sirens, Scylla and CharybdisBook 16: Father and SonBook 17: Beggar at the Manor, ArgosBook 21: The Test of the BowBook 22: Death in the Great HallBook 23: The Trunk of the Olive TreeThe file is editable, so you can add your own directions, questions, and visuals.
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6th - 12th
The Odyssey (Emily Wilson) Reading Assignments, Classworks, and Answer Sheets
[THIS IS FOR THE VERSION TRANSLATED BY EMILY WILSON]The Odyssey is one of the hardest books in literature to teach, but not anymore!Skip the boring parts, zoom in on the important lines, and guide students to a literal understanding that will lay the framework for deeper discussions and access to the story's greatest themes!Instead of having students slog through the ENTIRE text of The Odyssey, jump right to the specific passages, lines, and moments to guide students to a deeper understanding of
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6th - 12th
The Kite Fighters: Literature Journal (editable)
This is a literature journal for the novel "The Kite Fighters" by Linda Sue Park.This reading guide divides the book into eight sections. For each section, four types of activities are provided:Each Quick Check is a question that tests basic comprehension and often involves some level of summarizing. (If you are familiar with QARs, these are usually what we would call “Think and Search” questions.)Each Higher Order Thinking question is just that—a question that utilizes higher order thinking suc
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4th - 9th
Storm Boy Colin Thiele MEGA BUNDLE - Teacher Guide - Task Cards - Printables
This is a 79-page unit of work on the Australian classic "Storm Boy" by Colin Thiele. I have used this text with both Stage Two and Stage Three students as a read-aloud as well as a Reader's Circle text. It contains a comprehensive teacher guide with chapter-by-chapter discussion questions. These can be used either as verbal discussion points in a Reader's Circle session, or as independent worksheets to consolidate student understanding of the text. There are also research points in this resourc
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4th - 7th
Romeo & Juliet Prologue+Acts 1-5+Final Project Grades 7-12 ESL No Prep Sub Pack
Are you stressed about how you are going to break down Romeo & Juliet for your students without spending weeks preping materials to meet the various learning needs in your classroom? This Romeo and Juliet resource bundle will cover the entire play: Prologue, Acts 1-5 of Shakespeare's play, and a final project without you having to do more than make copies or share the materials with your students. Who it is for: Middle school, high school, and adult ELL/EL/ELD/ESL students, who are at the
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Avatar The Last Airbender Comprehension Questions Seasons 1-3
Comprehension/Standard Based questions for the Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last AirbenderQuestions are based on 7th grade Reading StandardsThere are 4 questions per episode for all three seasonsCan align with lessons on theme, central idea, character traits/development, tone, etc.
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6th - 8th
Aliens Ate My Homework Novel Study
Students explore the novel by reading chapter sets. During each chapter set, students will define specific vocabulary, answer comprehension questions, and practice higher-level reading strategies with a chapter activity. At the end of the novel, students choose a project to complete to show understanding.
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3rd - 6th
Independent Study Project BUNDLE No Prep - Growing Bundle!
This bundle contains no prep, digital and printable independent projects perfect for gifted and talented students and early finishers - keep them engaged and challenged through these open-ended projects they are sure to love!Skills these projects cover:ResearchOutside-of-the-box thinkingHigher level thinkingStudent choice + interestsCross-curricular connectionsThis bundle includes:Passion ProjectVision Board and Career Exploration ProjectProblem Solver ProjectPlanet Research ProjectTravel Agent
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4th - 6th
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The Dog Runner Bren MacDibble Complete Novel Study
A complete close study of text with critical and creative questions based on page numbers assigned. Suggested answers at the end of the document to support teaching of text. Document set up so that first half can be directly assigned to classroom from Google Drive.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Othello Unit Plan: Comprehension Questions, Groupwork, and Activities
Complete unit plan for Othello! This unit plan includes everything you need to help your students understand Othello and make it come to life. Guiding questions will help your students analyze original text. Thoughtful activities and AI Proof writing assignments will keep your students engaged. It is easily edited in Microsoft Word and completely customizable. Comprehension questions Passage AnalysisWriting AssignmentsCreative WritingCharacterizationGroupworkAnnotation AssignmentsThoughtful Asse
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Sea of Monsters Novel Study - Print and Digital Comprehension Questions
-Looking for a complete novel study for Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan? This fast-paced, mythology-inspired adventure is sure to be a hit with kids. This is the stellar sequel to the best-selling Lightning Thief. Follow Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson as they navigate the Sea of Monsters to save their camp and their friends.-Chapter by Chapter Comprehension Questions-Google Forms with printable versions
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5th - 8th
Literary Elements: Conflict w/ Langston Hughes's "Thank You Ma'am" Mini Unit
Teaching conflict and other literary elements at the beginning of the year or doing an end of the year refresher, this mini-unit is perfect for engaging your students and firmly teaching and assessing the concept of conflict.Langston Hughes's classic "Thank You, Ma'am" is a perfect short story to explore the different types of conflict. I use this in my own middle and high school classroom. This resource includes:•Conflict Slideshow•2-Page Guided Fill-In Notes•4 pages of conflict exercises •Shor
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7th - 12th
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and math 3rd 4th grade
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and mathLearn all about Easter Island with this 5-day mini-unit! The Islanders who lived on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were amazing builders, creating huge statues that still exist there today. Students will use reading, writing, and math skills while learning about this remote island culture. The unit is aligned with Common Core, so you can teach with confidence (mostly 4th grade, with some 3rd and 5th grade standards as well).This is one of my ma
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3rd - 6th
The Tequila Worm Independent Reading Package with Quizzes!
Includes 4 weekly multiple choice quizzes (46 questions)Answer key with Grade Conversion ChartReading Calendar giving daily reading suggestions.Student Reading Log with parent signature (copy front and back)Suggestions for after reading novel projectsThis package is designed for the teacher who needs to encourage students to read on their own, but also needs to provide progress monitoring of reading and comprehension. This package covers a four week period. Each week has a corresponding quiz des
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4th - 8th
The Hate U Give Quote Catcher & 5 Paragraph CER Essay
The Hate U Give Unit. Includes Quote Catcher for students to use to keep track of evidence while reading the book and a 5 paragraph CER essay assignment complete with templates for writing introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs, sentence starters, rubric, and self assessment.
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8th - 10th
The Unreliable Narrator Literary Bundle
Teaching the Unreliable Narrator? Turn your students into literary scholars with the Unreliable Narrator Literary Bundle. This power product includes a comprehensive 54-slide Unreliable Narrator PowerPoint, an Unreliable Narrator Graphic Organizer and Writing Rubric, and a 15-page Reading/Writing text-set for the Unreliable Narrator in the Works of Edgar Allan Poe. Make connecting with text meaningful with Literary Response and Informational Text Task Card Bundle! It can be used with ANY fic
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Romeo & Juliet 1968 Movie Guide No Prep Middle & High School ESL Sub Activity
Overview: Students will complete this movie guide during after the movie. Students will first match the characters to the families and fill in the events of the movie. After watching the movie, students will write a movie review to share their opinion about the film. This guide covers the 1968 Zeffirelli version of Romeo and Juliet. This activity can easily be implemented on an emergency substitute day or at the end of a unit. This intended for intermediate to advanced proficiency level EL/ELL/E
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Diary of a Part-time Indian Character Traits & Compare/Contrast Writing ESL 7-12
Help your your middle and high school EL students connect to the characters in Sherman Alexie's popular novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian through identify character traits and then writing about them using with writing support through building background, explicit examples, and scaffolds. Students will first learn about character traits (internal and external), then use graphic organizers and outlines to make their comparrison about two different characters from the novel. S
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Engaging No Prep Part-Time Indian Novel Bundle Middle & High School ESL
The Patriot Act and Civil Liberties, Distance Learning, Argument Paper, Debate
Assign this right to Google Class, Canvas, Office 365 or any online learning platform.Does the Patriot Act violate civil liberties? This argument essay asks students to evaluate and debate The Patriot Act and civil liberties. 3 sources are included for students to make an informed, source-based argument. This assignment aligns with US history, civics, ELA test prep and debate standards. Includes:Essay question3 source textsRubric **************************************************************Thi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Author's Study Student Packet
Students use the packet when completing an author's study. Students receive a calendar to fill in, a page on exposition, five weeks of focus including motif and voice. Students prep for the 2 pager assignment with a chart and 2 examples to use. I used this for Jason Reynold's author study.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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