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7th grade balanced literacy thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
"Among the Barons" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fourth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke - using Lee Grant's identity - becomes even more entangled in the intrigue involved in trying to free third children and overthrowing the current government. Lee's little brother - Smits - arrives at Hendricks School for Boys, and Luke is unsure of who to trust and who is telling the truth.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling te
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Son" by Lois Lowry Unit
This is the fourth, and final, book of "The Giver" series. It tells the story of Claire - a young girl who was chosen as a Birthmother, gave birth to a son, and had him taken from her immediately. She's determined to find her son, but Jonas had left the community with him in order to save his life. The book tells the dangers and sacrifices Claire makes in order to eventually reunite with her son.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions,
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
Peak Novel Text Triangulation Activity
Students will compare and analyze quotes about mountains, lyrics to Miley Cyrus's song "The Climb", a non-fiction article about Mt. Everest and a YouTube video about reaching the summit of Mt. Everest, to the novel, Peak, by Roland Smith.
Students will answer questions after each of these texts/sources of media in order to make connections to the novel, Peak.
This is a multi-media activity called text triangulation which unites various types of text around a similar theme. The theme of this
Grades:
6th - 9th
PEST FREE
Pest Free is a resource aimed for students to research, discuss and develop ideas about the dangers native wildlife are under.
This resource is based around New Zealand pests that endanger our native wildlife, but can be used by any nationality. It can be adaptable for any age group. But best for ages between 8-13.
It covers literacy activities: reading writing and presenting. Research activities, art, drama, field trip ideas, science and a technology challenge.
It comes with lesson sequences
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Grades:
5th - 8th
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Unit Guide and Lesson Plans
This is a Common Core alligned unit guide for William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," there are also lessons included and materials. This unit is paced for 26 class periods consisting of 45 minutes each.
In this unit, scholars will read and analyze William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Through their study of this play, scholars will analyze the development of the complex plot, characters, and multiple central ideas. Scholars will analyze how Shakespeare unfolds the comedy
Grades:
6th - 8th
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"Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry Unit
The second book in the "Giver Quartet" tells about Kira and the village she lives in. Kira, born with a twisted leg, is uncertain of her fate after her mother dies. But those in charge have plans for her. She is eventually able to learn what is really going on behind the scenes in her village and is forced to make a difficult choice to make by the end of the story.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified voca
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
Screen Time and Digital Detox
Smart phones, computers, ipads, and other screens are a simple fact of life. They are as much a part of the landscape of the modern world as the appliances in your kitchen or the car in your driveway. But is there a saturation point with screens where too much is simply “too much”? This unit examines the issue of screen time with youth, looking into the topics of brain development, physical activity, and digital detox.
Grades:
7th - 9th
"Among the Enemy" by Margaret Peterson Handdix Unit
In the sixth book in the "Shadow Children" series, it's Matthias turn to help fight against the Population Police. Matthias saves the life of a Population Police officer, and becomes an officer himself. There, he is able to eavesdrop and finds information to help the rebels fight the Population Police.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls Unit
This book is a great story about a boy who works very hard to accomplish his goals through unexpected means. Its both humorous and heartwarming. This unit contains the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differe
Grades:
4th - 7th
Holes - An Interactive Notebook
This is a 26 page Interactive Notebook designed around 4th Grade Common Core Writing Standards for the state of Colorado. The notebook contains writing prompts, short-constructed responses, compare and contrast questions, artistic prompts, character charts, and many other exciting tools of inquiry to help students explore the novel Holes by Louis Sachar. This Interactive Notebook is to be paired with the novel, and used during reading / novels time, and it extends in to Writing application as we
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Insert Coin to Continue by John David Anderson: Educator's Guide
Insert Coin to Continue by John David AndersonDiscussion Guide for EducatorsThis discussion guides includes pre-reading activities, discussion questions for each chapter, and post-reading activities. Links to kid-friendly websites are included. Topics of websites covered are various accounts on the history of video games. Activities include ideas for debates, crafts, timelines, writing activities, and further research.Great for whole class, small groups, literature circles, or independent work
Grades:
4th - 7th
"Messenger" by Lois Lowry Unit
Matty, from "Gathering Blue," is living in Village now with Seer. He's growing up and spends a lot of his time carrying messages to other villages as he is able to travel through Forest without problems. But as the citizens of Village decide to close their border and they become more selfish, the Forest starts to turn against Matty. And he has one final trip he has to make - he needs to bring Kira back to live with her father.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and ac
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Among the Betrayed" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the third book in the Shadow Children series and focuses on the story of Nina and how she is tested and becomes involved in the movement to free third children.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Among the Brave" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fifth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Trey - despite thinking himself a coward all his life - must summon his courage and save Luke and his other friends by impersonating a Population Police officer.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Among the Impostors" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the second book of the "Among the Hidden" series and follows Luke's journey as he comes out of hiding and is able to attend school for the first time in his life.Included in this unit are: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys. This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent stud
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
Middle School Reading and Writing Workshop
This 20 page bundle teaches you about the set-up, procedures, and in's and out's of a Workshop model in a Middle School setting. I have included a sample schedule as well as a sample in the "Daily 5 for the Intermediate Classroom" lesson. to aid you in figuring out how to adapt it to fit the needs of your students. I have been successful in implementing this model into my classroom for the last five years. Both you and you students will love this simple yet authentic way of learning!
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Stelladaur Series - Super Hero Activity Guide
The Stelladaur Academy introduces the young adult fantasy series, Stelladaur by S.L. Whyte. The Academy motto is: To facilitate the discovery of individual potential, and the development of confident, creative and compassionate youth. The interactive SUPER HERO ACTIVITY GUIDE will help students unleash their own limitless powers! With 35 pages of exciting and thought provoking content, the SUPER HERO ACTIVITY GUIDE is an in-depth exploration of Finding Tir Na Nog and will help students discover
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Literacy Lynx: A Levelled Study in Reading, Comprehension, Grammar and Spelling
This program was designed for a multicategorical class in an Australian Support Unit (SEN) in which all of the students were diagnosed with ASD. The program worked on a small group or pair rotational basis and the students thoroughly enjoyed the transition between different Literacy areas of focus. This program would work well in any small group setting in which students are grouped on their areas of strength and areas for improvement.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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"The Giver" by Lois Lowry Unit
This book is the first in a series about a dystopian society. Throughout the story, the main character, Jonas, slowly realizes how messed up the world he lives in really is.This unit contains everything you need to cover the book, "The Giver," while working on core curriculum indicators. Included in this unit are spelling/vocabulary words tests and activities, writing activities, plot development activities, a comprehension test, discussion questions for each chapter, and modified work.This un
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
LOOTOONG THE MONKEY PEACEMAKER (FREE FOR NOW, FUN, LITERATURE, COMMON CORE)
The story Lootoong The Monkey Peacemaker is told in English and Spanish with cute illustrations of animal characters etc, and the publication includes;
An Unscramble The Letters game for teaching literature terms such as antagonist, assonance, climax, figures of speech, genre, motif, plot, protagonist, setting, style, theme (1 page);
A Guided Composition about the folk tale story (1 page);
Ten Questions about the story for discussion prompts or test (1 page);
Ten Questions about literary te
Grades:
3rd - 12th
"Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life" by Rachel Renee Russell Unit
This book (first in a series) is about Nikki's attempt to navigate her way through middle school written in diary format.This unit contains everything you need to thoroughly teach/cover this book including: 1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities, 2. Discussion questions for each chapter, 3. Vocabulary tests, 4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests, 5. Writing assignments, 6. Activities/worksheets, 7. Reading comprehension test, and 8. Answer keys.It would also be ideal for homeschool in
Grades:
5th - 8th
HEIDI FUN LEARNING PACK (BARGAIN, COMMON CORE, 67 PAGES)
THIS starts by retelling the story of the little Swiss girl who is taken to live with with grumpy but caring Grandpa up in the Alps then has:
Ten questions in English about the story (1 page);
A Guided Composition in English and Spanish about the story (1 page);
More questions in English and Spanish about Heidi regarding theme, plot, protagonist, style, setting, simile, figures of speech, point of view, motif, genre (2 pages);
“Character Development In Heidi”—a one paragraph essay followed b
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Grades:
4th - 12th
The Giver Ultimate Collection
This product is over 34 pages of Giver related activities, assignments, worksheets, group work with rubrics and other resources to help students interact, engage, and discuss everything related to The Giver!
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Grades:
6th - 12th
"Among the Free" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the final book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke and his friends continue the fight for freedom. But to Luke's horror, he realizes that once the Population Police are overthrown, the person who aims to take over the government is still blaming third children for all the country's problems. Luke has to find courage within himself to let everyone know what has really been going on.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion que
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
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