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One-Pager Text Analysis Project with Rubric - Creative Literary Study Lesson

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Use this project to conclude the study of any text. I have had students do this assignment for short stories, but it could be used with literally ANY text! If you would like to make changes to the rubric or assignment, you can edit your copy of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1...

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit

By Howes in the Middle

Get all of my resources at one low price! Save yourself a lot of time and money. I spent more than 4 years developing these materials. They are creative and standard-based!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Novel Study Companion Journal - Editable!

By Howes in the Middle

I have created questions to go with every chapter in the novel Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. Students will analyze the text and answer text-dependent questions for every chapter of the text. This resource also includes an anticipation guide and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Workbooks, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.7.1...

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The Outsiders ELA Novel Unit - Creative Standard-Based Literature Study - Guide

By Howes in the Middle

This bundle will save you a TON of time and money. This is literally every single resource I use when teaching The Outsiders. I am so passionate about this novel, and these resources have been teacher tested countless times.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.6

$31.50

$23.00

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The Outsiders Novel Companion Student ELA Workbook Digital or Print Lit. Study

By Howes in the Middle

Transform your novel study experience with this comprehensive reading journal designed specifically for Middle School ELA! Packed with standards-based questions, higher-order thinking prompts, creative opportunities, and a focus on vocabulary, this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Workbooks, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment

By Howes in the Middle

End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Assessment, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4...

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The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton - Creative Doodle Notes - Novel and Movie Comparison

By Howes in the Middle

Step away from the usual movie vs. novel comparison and give your students a fresh take on The Outsiders! This resource is all about digging into the similarities and differences between the book and the movie in a way that's interactive and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.6.7, RL.7.7, RL.7.10, RL.8.7, RL.8.9, RL.9-10.7

$2.00

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Guided Bloom's Ball Activity for ANY Novel - Collaborative Learning Opportunity

By Howes in the Middle

Transform your literature lessons into a captivating journey of higher-order thinking with this dynamic Blooms Ball activity, a must-have resource for any dedicated educator! Dive into the depths of literary exploration and cognitive engagement as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3

$3.00

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Stargirl Collaborative Poster - Novel Study - Theme Activity - Writing Project

By Howes in the Middle

Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study related to the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli! I have this assignment in the back of my room during our novel study. Early finishers will go and decorate a tile for our class poster. At the end

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2...

$5.00

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The Outsiders Review Game & Self-Grading Novel Test

By Howes in the Middle

Save yourself money by buying my review game and test at one time! I love this standard-based review and test. This bundle includes my question loop review game that gets students engaged in their review. It also includes the test made based on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

$6.00

$5.00

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The Outsiders - Question Trail & Loop - Novel Review - Novel Game

By Howes in the Middle

I believe that it is so important to make learning fun and give middle school learners a chance to move. This ELA novel review uses question stems made to minic state testing questions. This activity makes the learning fun, engaging, kinesthetic,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3...

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The Giver by Lois Lowry Bundled Resources!

By Howes in the Middle

Discover the ultimate collection of engaging and standards-driven resources for your "The Giver" novel study with this comprehensive bundle of lessons! Unleash the power of interactive learning and foster critical thinking in your students while

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

$26.00

$20.00

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The Giver Chapter Questions - Novel Companion - Standard-Based Print or Digital

By Howes in the Middle

Unlock the Power of Standard-Driven Novel Study with my The Giver Reading Workbook!Are you seeking an effective way to guide your students through The Giver while meeting standards and fostering critical thinking? Look no further! This Reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4...

$10.00

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The Giver by Lois Lowry - Quote & Text Analysis - Collaborative Learning

By Howes in the Middle

Enhance your students' quotation skills and elevate text analysis with this compelling lesson! Tailored for success toward the conclusion of your novel study, this activity offers a dynamic approach to foster collaborative learning, making it an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

$3.00

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City of Ember Collaborative Poster - Writing Prompts - Jean DuPrau

By Howes in the Middle

Use this collaborative assignment to add to any study of The City of Ember! At the end of the project, you will have a beautiful poster (or two) to remember what was learned during the novel study! As always, I am happy to help you and constantly

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

$5.00

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Fish in a Tree - Collaborative Poster - Writing Prompt - Novel Study Companion

By Howes in the Middle

Elevate your Fish in a Tree novel study with this engaging collaborative reading poster activity! This collaborative assignment is designed to seamlessly integrate into any exploration of Fish in a Tree, enhancing comprehension and retention.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$5.00

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Character Chart - Graphic Organizer - Close Read

By Howes in the Middle

Use this engaging activity to test student's knowledge of character traits (external and internal), inferencing, and citing textual evidence! Great for STEM or PBL in the ELA classroom!The novel The Outsiders has a lot of characters. Students can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3

$2.00

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The Outsiders - Self-Grading Test - Self Grading Assessment - Google Form

By Howes in the Middle

This assessment is standard-based AND it grades itself! It does not get any better than that! Save yourself some of your valuable time. I love, LOVE this test!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.6, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6...

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Summer Reading Choice Board Assignment and Rubric

By Howes in the Middle

A Summer Reading Project that will allow your students to have some choice in their final project! The rubric is included!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$1.50

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Engaging Hexagonal Thinking Activity for "Freak the Mighty" - Critical Thinking

By Howes in the Middle

Ignite your students' critical thinking and literary analysis skills with this captivating hexagonal thinking activity centered around the beloved novel "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick. Perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1...

$2.50

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelors of Science in Middle-Level English Education. In 2017, I earned a Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology. In the Spring of 2019, I added Art to my teaching certifications! I am currently teaching 7th-grade ELA and 7th-grade Gifted and Talented ELA.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I enjoy creating my own teaching materials! I am a creative mind, and I love bringing my creativity into the classroom. I am constantly differentiating to meet the needs of my students. My lesson plans can change at any moment! I also have a passion for gamification and making standard-based learning engaging.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I was born and raised in the snowiest city in America, Erie, Pa!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month