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Middle school literature thematic unit plans for Easel
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
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7th - 12th
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Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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1st - 6th
The Book Thief Easy Literary Study (Extended Edition)
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.Note 2: This updated version has some new concepts intertwined with some of my favorites from the original version. I change things all the time, so this is the one I'm currently using in my classes. There's new quizzes (Easel), final project options, etc. That being s
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8th - 9th
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The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Suspense is a great way to engage your students and help them improve their reading comprehension skills! That is why I wrote The Old Mallory Place, a high interest tale of a mysterious past that haunts the present. The cliffhanger ending gives your students an opportunity to write their own ending- they get to tell what they think happened!This resource is the perfect combination of fact and fiction. The 39 page resource contains a complete short story, 2 informational text passages, and numer
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print
Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. To check reading before a class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book.
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Jacob's Rescue Literature Unit
This unit is for the book Jacob's Rescue: A Holocaust Story. This unit is a great resource to add to your History unit on the Holocaust or just used in a literature circle.Included in this unit:* List of Resources Holocaust Museum informationArticlesVideos* Vocabulary lists by chapter and definitions* Character Traits and Map*Chapter Comprehension pages w/answer key* Summary Poster Activity*Problem-Solution Mini-Poster and worksheet
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5th - 10th
Spooky Stories & Printables to Reinforce Reading Skills
Seven spooky short stories to thrill your students while improving reading comprehension. Great for the days leading up to Halloween! Suspenses vary for each day! Each story has one to two pages of printables to review important reading skills. Gone is the battle to reinforce and instruct during the crazy, candy days of Halloween. Students will be so thrilled that they won't stand a ghost of a chance, and you will have (sneakily) succeeded in improving their skills. Answers are included. **
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4th - 6th
Deserted Lighthouse: Fiction story w/ nonfiction passages, printables,& lessons
This unsolved mystery will make a great story to read in October, just as the days get cooler and mystery seeps into the night. Use the multi-user license to create a Halloween unit for your middle school department. The Deserted Lighthouse is the tale of 5 friends who decide to spend the week-end in a deserted lighthouse, only to discover that it isn't so deserted. Mysterious characters they meet on their way add to the suspect list. Set in Ireland with authentic names. Students can write their
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6th - 8th
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
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7th - 12th
Literary Analysis with Fairy Tales: Plot, Theme, POV, Compare/Contrast
Teach elements of literature using classic fairy tales! This unit covers plot, theme, point of view, analyzing sections of text, and comparing and contrasting. Throughout the unit, students will work collaboratively on tableaux, group discussions, jigsaws, and skits. Individual work includes writing essays and using graphic organizers.In this unit, you will see:-A unit overview-8 lesson plans-Worksheets and handouts to go with the lessons-Rubrics for essays and presentations-Unit project-Sugg
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5th - 8th
Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Book Companion & Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
There is nothing better to read during the dark days of autumn than The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. This nonfiction resource contains seven fun printables to accompany the short story, five nonfiction passages and printables covering these topics: New England, Sleepy Hollow, Cotton Mather, Washington Irving, and Is the Tale True? Answer keys are included and standards covered- CCSS aligned. Everything you need for a fiction and nonfiction reading unit! Check out the preview!St
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6th - 8th
The Hunger Games Novel Study - Worksheets, Jeopardy, Weekly Discussions + More!
This comprehensive resource is ready to print and will keep students engaged for up to two months.What's included:- Pre-reading: Students learn about the author and complete a survey to engage with themes they will encounter.- Worksheets: Seven worksheets (covering four chapters each) are perfect to keep students engaged and on track during independent reading.- Discussion Questions: Seven sets of discussion questions allow the class to expand understanding, make real-world connections, and broa
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ultimate "The Hunger Games" Study Unit
High School Fiction for Comprehension, Suspense, Foreshadowing, & Imagery
Looking for a suspenseful story to share during a stormy fall day? Something to help your students understand imagery, foreshadowing, and suspense? Something to improve reading comprehension? Then read Storm on the Mountain, a story about an author who inherits a secluded cottage in the mountains and the friend who saves her life! Storm on the Mountain an engaging fiction story with great plot breaks that allow for making inferences or predicting what will happen next. The 46 page resource
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8th - 9th
Also included in:Â Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Oogy: A Story of Survival, Love, and Second Chances
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. If you don't like the preview, then it's not something you should purchase. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room. In honor of a truly wonderful dog, Oogy, Wake Up Sunshine is bringing his story, to any teacher who'd like their students to experience how dogs truly have life figured out, far better than us
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6th - 8th
High School Reading Comprehension Fiction and Nonfiction Mystery Unit
This reading comprehension unit for upper middle school and high school students combines a mysterious fictional story that will hold your students' attention and keep them guessing until the end. Set in the foothills of Missouri, the castle really exists. It sits high on a bluff overlooking a sleepy village. The castle has long held the imaginations of the villagers below, but does anyone really know of the deep, dark secrets locked behind the thick stone walls? You can only imagine the tales
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â High School Reading Comprehension: Fiction and Nonfiction Suspense Bundle
Unit Plan for The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA by Brenda Woods
The Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and the Black WWII veteran who saved his life.On Gabriel's twelfth birthday, he gets a new bike--and is so excited that he accidentally rides it right into the path of a car. Fortunately, a Black man named Meriwether pushes him out of the way just in time, and fixes his damaged bike. As a thank you, Gabriel gets him a job at his dad's auto shop. Gabriel's dad hires him with some hesitat
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5th - 7th
Create Your Own Opera!
The Create-Your-Own Series is designed for middle school and upper elementary students to flex their creativity through project-based learning (PBL).Shatter opera stereotypes through the world of young adult fiction! Perfect for general music, drama, theater, and literature classes.In this lesson, students will use a familiar novel to relate setting to scene design, character to voice type, and plot to orchestration. Lots of opportunities to collaborate with your schools' literature teachers!Com
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5th - 8th
Unit Plan for Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar.Crow has always been curious about the world around her, but it isn’t until the night a mysterious fire appears across the water that the unspoken questi
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5th - 8th
Lord of the Flies Study Guide - reading questions, literary terms, themes KEY
This guide includes Text-based questions that are designed for in-depth analysis and academic discussions (see preview for examples). Chapter 8 Socratic Seminar. Literary terms, devices, and themes notes pageThe EASEL activity is about the types of conflict - gradual release of identifying the four types using visuals, life examples, and then examples from the novel. I recommend using this around chapter 3.Related lessons are:Quizzes that match this study guidePowerPoints with lessons, activi
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7th - 12th
Star Stuff STEM Book Companion - Space / Astronomy
This package includes 17 activities that provide a companion to the picture book STAR STUFF: Carl Sagan and the Mysteries of the Cosmos by: Stephanie Roth Sisson; a biography that inspires curiosity and makes an awesome addition to your space unit.Included are teacher notes and ready-to-use printables (& answer keys) that offer literacy extensions to the story and make connections to STEM.My goal is to create materials that provide meaningful learning experiences for students and support tea
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4th - 6th
Social Predator: Fiction short story and Printables
Social Predator is a suspenseful story designed to make your students think about the dangers and uses of social media. With our students increasingly using social media to meet friends and post events, it is important for them to realize the dangers. The main character in Social Predator doesn’t heed the warnings of his mother. He thinks that bad things happen to other kids, but not to him. Charlie soon finds out he is wrong and his mistake almost costs him his life. Your students will also s
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3rd - 8th
Bible Stories - Healing of the Man at Bethesda
Bible Lessons - Healing of the Man at BethesdaYour kids are going to love these adorable representations of Jesus and the characters in this Bible story from the Gospel of John.This 50+ page activity pack is complete with all sorts of learning activities geared towards different learners:Perfect for Sunday School and HomeschoolReading and WritingOrder of EventsMatchingVocabularyDrawingCutting and CountingIncludes Interactive Easel ResourceBONUS: Learn About Bible Characters of the BibleZipped wi
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PreK - 6th
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