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Middle school literature printable pdfs
Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline and
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
Character Traits & Analysis Graphic Organizers Character Map & Development
Get ready for an amazing reading resource tailor-made for your 3rd, 4th or 5th-grade students: "Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers"! These awesome graphic organizers are designed with captivating layouts to grab your students' attention and take their understanding of characters in literature to the next level.This reading resource will help your students delve deep into the story's characters. Your readers will visually organize important traits and relationships, while also keepi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Character Graphic Organizers Bundle: Printable and Digital Resouce
Cereal Box Book Report Project Fiction Book Report Template & Activities Rubric
Ready to try a different approach to the traditional book report? Your students will love this Cereal Box Book Report! This packet has everything, including printable book report templates and rubrics, you need to get your students started on this exciting project. Please click on the preview above for a better look at the contents of this resource.Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the popular Book Report Projects Bundle.This best-selling cereal box book report proje
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Book Report Templates & Projects Bundle Story Map Graphic Organizers
The Video Game Project: An ELA Activity for Big Kids (Digital & Printable)
Looking for a rigorous, but engaging, activity that assesses a variety of middle school ELA standards? The Video Game Project - An ELA Project for Big Kids is just what you need! It is simple to differentiate and virtually print-and-go! Additionally, this resource includes a digital workbook, making it the perfect project for virtual or hybrid classrooms. In this activity, students will assume the role of a video game designer. They need to submit a video game design to the fictional Nin, Ten, a
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School ELA Digital Bundle
Short Story Units for Middle School (Short Story of the Month Club, 7th Grade)
Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7Grab this collection of popular Short Story Units tailored for Grade 7! I created these units specifically around the CCSS for grade 7, but they can absolutely be used in grades 6-10 - please check the preview file to verify this. Try the first month (August!) free! Click here.The Short Story of the Month, Grade 7, is a bundle of short story units created specifically to cover the Common Core standards for grade 7 using short stories that I can promise your
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6th - 8th
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Hatchet Novel Study - Activities - Study Questions - Final Projects - Vocabulary
This Hatchet Novel Study Unit contains 300+ pages with a complete unit plan for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Hatchet lesson plans, Hatchet vocabulary activities, final projects, Hatchet writing activities, and a full set of Hatchet chapter questions are included. These Hatchet novel study questions and Hatchet worksheets include detailed reading response activities that aid reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Amy's Custom Bundle
The Tale of Despereaux Novel Study
This 200+ page unit is packed with comprehension, vocabulary, character and story analysis materials, extension activities, answer keys for multiple choice and true/false questions, and more! Most content is NO PREP! There are optional low prep materials also included.Perfect for Guided reading small groups, whole group read alouds, or even independent readers.Packet CoversVocabulary CardsPrintable Book Specific Glossary/DictionaryVocabulary Recording FormsVocabulary Practice Pages (Multiple C
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3rd - 6th
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Book Activities | Reading Response Worksheets | Print & Digital | Fiction
Book Activities are a fun and engaging way for students to respond to reading and demonstrate comprehension. Book activities encourage students to think outside the box about the different texts they read. Are you ready to take reading responses to the next level?! This reading response collection includes 20+ Book Activities that can be used with any novel or short story. Printable and Digital options are available. Digital options can be used with Google Slides. Each of these engaging, easy-to
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3rd - 6th
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Reading Genre Poster Set for Upper Elementary and Middle School
Spark up your classroom library! These reading genre posters are the perfect addition to any upper grade classroom reading nook. Each poster displays a description and book covers representing the featured genre.18 genres are included in this set:Historical fictionRealistic fictionScience fictionBiographyAutobiographyFantasyMysteryMythsFolktalesFairy talesTall talesDramaPoetryGraphic novelsAdventureLegendFablesNonfiction
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4th - 8th
Book Report Template | Book Report Lapbook Project
Book Reports + Hands-On Activities = Fun, Engagement, and Learning! Your students will love writing about their books with this interactive fiction book report project. Plus, the final projects make absolutely the best book report display!Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource in the Book Report Projects Bundle.If you have never made lap books before and are feeling hesitant, I assure you that I have made it very simple and headache-free for you. There is NO double-sided copying with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Book Report Templates & Projects Bundle Story Map Graphic Organizers
Figurative Language Stories SET 2! Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8+
I created these stories and activities to further challenge my students in comprehending, identifying, analyzing, and revising figurative language. The stories in this set are meant to be longer and slightly more complex than the stories in my original Figurative Language Stories set, shown on the right. The average length for each story in the first set is 150 words, while the paragraphs in Set 2 average 300 words.
This pack includes 6 original, all new reading passages for teaching and review
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study | Distance Learning | Google Classroom™
This is a complete and engaging novel study for the book Restart by Gordon Korman! It's all you will need while teaching various reading and comprehension skills, writing skills and working on vocabulary! Pick and choose what you need to differentiate for your students. Includes Digital Google Classroom activities and assessments for distance learning!It is divided into 5 sections (Chapters 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, 19-24, and 25-30).This unit includes the following:• Restart title page for students• Me
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5th - 7th
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The One and Only Ivan (One and Only Ivan Novel Study)
Looking for a quick and easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes include comprehension questions for The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate. They are short, simple and easy to grade!What's included:Printable comprehension questions for every 15-20 pages. (16 Quizzes, Guided Reading Level S)Student cover pageEnd of book testDigital version of comprehension questions and test!Answer keysLooking for more DIGITAL PRODUCTS? Click Here!In each quiz there are fac
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Questions (distance learning)
List of Common Themes in Literature / Fiction To Help Students Find the Theme
A 5 page list of common themes in literature. The first page has a list of word or phrase themes common in literature - particularly children's literature. The last four pages are lists of common themes in sentence form. Some of the themes in sentence form are sorted based on commonalities:themes about family and friendsthemes about growth mindsetthemes about being kind / doing the right thingthemes about equality / acceptancethemes about honestythemes about emotionsthemes about powerthemes abo
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4th - 6th
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Novel Study (Comprehension Questions)
Looking for a quick and easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes include comprehension questions for The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan (The first book in the Percy Jackson series). They are short, simple and easy to grade!What's included:• Comprehension questions for every chapter (22 quizzes, approx. 10-25 pages of reading per quiz, Guided Reading Level W) • Student cover page• End of book test• Free digital version of the comprehension questions and test (made
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5th - 8th
Summarizing Fiction Texts Bundle: Practice Passages, PowerPoint, Worksheets
Teach your students to summarize a fictional piece of literature by using the "Somebody Wanted But So Then" strategy. This bundle of activities includes many practice opportunities! Students will read and summarize FOURTEEN fictional pieces. This bundle has everything you need to keep your students engaged as they learn how to write a strong fiction summary. Students love the activities while teachers love the convenience of these no-prep resources that can be used year after year! These genre a
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3rd - 6th
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Among the Hidden Novel Study Unit CCSS Standards Aligned
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a high-interest science fiction novel that will definitely engage your middle school readers!This Among the Hidden novel study features everything teachers need to guide students through this fantastic book. It includes CCSS lesson plans, comprehension questions, character analysis, word work, and more! Help your students think more deeply about the book's characters, themes, and literary devices.This 53-page Among the Hidden Novel Study Unit is th
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4th - 8th, Staff
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Also included in:Â Novel Study Unit Bundle: 15 No-Prep Units for Middle School - CCSS Aligned
Genre Crafts: Low Prep, Printable Reading Response, Book Genres Study Activity
Are you looking to switch up your genre reader response activities? Genre Reading Crafts are a fresh, engaging and unique way students can visually analyze the elements of each genre. This helps students towards the ultimate goal of reading comprehension and genre knowledge. These hands-on activities require little to no prep, and the only materials needed are just scissors and glue (metal fasteners are needed for the spinner crafts). Most genres come with multiple options for crafts. For a cl
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3rd - 6th
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Readers Theater Script Point of View
Students of all ages enjoy “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” and will love performing this clever Readers’ Theater play which takes place after the story ends. This script lets your students practice fluency in a fun, engaging way. All you have to do is print and get started! It's perfect for small groups, short weeks in between units, or for sub plans.Play features the wolf, 1 pig, and 3 news reporters. Your students will laugh at the banter between the characters as the wolf tries, y
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3rd - 6th
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief Novel Study Activities
Capture the excitement of Greek mythology and improve comprehension. For each chapter of The Lightning Thief, kids meet a mythological character, summarize, tackle questions, and explore vocabulary. The Percy Jackson novel study also includes pre-reading background information on the Olympians, activities, related stories, and answers. Now you can elevate your unit from ho-hum to fantastic! Engagement is at an all-time high as your students journey to the realm of gods and heroes.This novel stud
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Greek Mythology Unit - Myth Genre Study for Upper Elementary & Middle School
Restart Novel Study Unit -Literature Circle Unit- Comprehension Questions
Restart Novel Study UnitDigital Version now included!! Whether your students are virtual learning or you would just like to have your students complete this novel study digitally, this product now includes BOTH a paper and digital option. Once you download the file, you will be able to click a link within the PDF document that will have you create a copy of the digital Google Slides file. From there, you can send the document to your students through Google Classroom or another platform.This nov
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Novel Studies Unit- Growing Bundle (Save Me a Seat & Restart)
Reading Exit Slips | Reading Comprehension Exit Tickets | Print & Digital
This resource includes 30 Digital and Printable Reading Response Exit Slips, which cover a variety of reading comprehension strategies and skills. Digital Exit Slips:The DIGITAL Reading Response Exit Slips can be downloaded in Google Slides or as a PowerPoint file. Use the links at the bottom of the page to download.The questions or prompts on each Exit Slip are editable so you can customize based on the texts students are reading.Printable Exit Slips:For the PRINTABLE Reading Response Exit Slip
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3rd - 6th
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study
Comprehension, Vocabulary, Chapter by Chapter, and Fun Extension materials are included in this complete 200+ page, differentiated novel study for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It can be used for guided reading, whole or small group instruction, and even independent work or homework.Updated and Revised February 20191. Suggested Use and Explanation of Activities2. Student or Binder Cover3. Choice Menu for Homework/Word Work4. Dictionary and Vocabulary Cards 5. Vocabulary Recording Forms6. V
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3rd - 6th
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Literature Circles w/ 9 Doodle Literature Circle Roles & Rubrics - Collaboration
This Doodle and Do resource is all about Literature Circles! A literature circle is when a small group of students gather to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by students’ responses to Literature Circle Role handouts. Each doodle-style handout will have students thinking critically about the text and of course, doodling to heighten their engagement and connection to their reading. The handouts are completed before the literature circle discussions. Then, during the
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5th - 8th
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