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Common Core L.7.1 literature circles
Elements of Poetry Unit Interactive Notebook Activities | Verse Novel Book Clubs
Teach literary devices and poetry devices while your students participate in the analysis of texts alongside deep discussions in verse novel book clubs with this complete poetry and verse novels reading and analysis writing unit. This unit includes 19 done-for-you lesson plans, daily lesson slide presentations and interactive notebook lessons, poetry and literature reference pages, 50 literature analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students, and book club resourc
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7th - 8th
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Dystopia Literature Circles Any Dystopian Fiction Book Club Activites
Your students won't want to stop reading and discussing when you use dystopian literature in your book clubs. They'll be engaged with the group activities, and the independent practice activities will keep them reading. You'll wrap up the genre study with a debate, essay, or group project.Best part? It's all done for you!Students love dystopian literature ... and ... it kind of feels like we're living in a dystopia today! So, let's bring those popular novels into our hybrid, in person, or di
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Book Club and Literature Circle Bundle
Literature Circles for Any Historical Fiction Book Club Activities
Ready for book clubs, but not sure where to start? Book clubs and literature circles will be a breeze with this unit that has everything you need to start book clubs with historical fiction today! With these mini lessons, you can provide whole class instruction and your students can read different books. Perfect for differentiation since students can read books that are at their reading level!What teachers are saying about my literature circle resources:"It is amazing! Comprehensive for BDA s
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Book Club and Literature Circle Bundle
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
The Inquisitor's Tale - Analyzing Text and More!
No prep--just print and teach!The Inquisitor's Tale Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Dog, is the 2017 Newberry Honor Book written by Adam Gidwitz. It is a fascinating tale set in medieval France during The Inquisition. It is part history, part mystical, and fully engaging! The adventures and dangers of three unusual children will keep even reluctant readers involved. My study includes 1. Guided reading questions for each chapter.2. Background information of some unfamiliar concepts
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5th - 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: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
All Summer in a Day by Bradbury short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury 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."All Summer in a Day" is a science fiction short story. Students identify features of science fiction before reading the story. There are a variety of reading and writing activities from which to choose. It is also a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
Amazon Book Purchase Review!
Want something new & unique for student book reviews?! Your students will enjoy the authenticity of creating realistic-looking Amazon Book Purchase Reviews! Easily deploy the editable Google Slides version in Google Classroom or have students edit the Microsoft Word template version! Tired of tech-type? There's a printable paper version, too! This version is specifically designed for students to complete by hand on paper. My English Learners love the creativity of coming up with "Frequently
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3rd - 9th
Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
Middle School Mood and Tone Reading and Writing Lesson Freebie
This middle school poetry mood and tone reading and writing lesson uses middle grade and young adult verse novels to teach students mood and tone analysis. This mood and tone lesson pushes students to read and write about verse novels during independent reading and books clubs. This is a FREE Lesson that is a part of my:Middle School Middle School Poetry Unit Verse Novel Book Clubs Reading Unit Each Lesson Has Following SectionsCCSS Learning Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th Learning Target for Le
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6th - 8th
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96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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3rd - 6th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Novel Study
Novel Study: "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"Product Description:Unlock the magic of reading with this novel study for "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"! This study guide is designed to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of J.K. Rowling's beloved classic. Ideal for middle school students, this novel study is perfect for classroom use, literature circles, or independent study.What's Included:Chapter-by-Chapter Lesson Plans: Detailed plans for each chapter, includi
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6th - 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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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
Simplified Version of A Christmas Carol Comprehension Questions
Do you have students with special needs in your Inclusion English/Language Arts classroom? Are you teaching a Resource Room Reading/Writing class? Are you reading "A Christmas Carol" in your classroom? If so, there is a simplified version of the book in which you and/or the Intervention Specialist can use with struggling readers. Here are comprehension questions for each chapter that each student can complete in writing. After you read and discuss each chapter with your students, have them compl
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3rd - 9th
Stella by McCall Hoyle Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 132 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stella written by McCall Hoyle. This book is an engaging fictional animal story with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Animal-Human Relationships; Service Dogs; Friendship; Emotions & FeelingsThis book is an especiall
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3rd - 5th
Class Act Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study Classroom and Distance Learning
Includes Google™ Slides! This product includes 185 cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, Class Act by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction and a companion book to Jerry Craft's outstanding book, New Kid. It is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assurin
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4th - 8th
The Magi of Miriam Teaching Guide
This introductory teaching guide provides questions and graphic organizers to facilitate instruction around the spellbinding novel, The Magi of Miriam by M.K. Sweeney. The pdf includes:comprehension questions by chapter (answer key included)five vocabulary words from the text per chaptercharacter lists for referencecharacter tracking sheets
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5th - 7th
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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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
PLEASE READ: This bundle contains zipped files with secure PDF documents of my short story resources If you purchased any individual short story activity packets (links above), this product contains the SAME files. This middle grades short story product provides reading comprehension and writing activities to accompany 6 popular stories.1. "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury2. "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl3. "Sled" by Thomas E. Adams4. "You Can't Take It with You" by Eva Lis-Wuorio5. "The Dinne
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6th - 8th
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