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Middle school literature activities on sale
Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library - a complete novel study
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation required by the teacher. It contains several interactive activities that engage students in critical thinking. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts, and it aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, decoding new words, predicting, critical thinking, analyzing, understan
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5th - 8th
Among the Hidden - a complete novel study
Among the Hidden is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation from the teacher. This book is great for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, critical thinking, supporting a position, understanding point of view, recognizing imagery, creative writing, skimming and scanning for quotes, doing book reports, and solving puzzles.This resou
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5th - 8th
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The Breadwinner - a complete novel study
The Breadwinner is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation required by the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts and social studies. It aligns with many of the common core state standards. The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, predicting, making inferences, writing for clarity and conciseness, writing to persuade, critical thinking, comparing and contrasting, analyzing, justifying, eval
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5th - 8th
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Hatchet - a complete novel study
Hatchet is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with very little preparation by the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, critical thinking, using context clues, understanding the five types of literary conflict, sequencing, prioritizing, defending a position, writing a paragraph, creating opening and closing senten
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5th - 8th
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Underground to Canada - a complete novel study
Underground to Canada is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with minimal preparation required by the teacher. This resource is a great fit for middle school language arts and social studies. The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, persuasive writing, writing for clarity and conciseness, critical thinking, comparing and contrasting, making inferences, analyzing, justifying, understanding figurative language, evaluating and prioritizing
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5th - 8th
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Alternative Book Report One Pager - USE WITH ANY BOOK - Middle High School
Here is another great alternative to a traditional book report. "One Pagers" are a condensed version of the important aspects of a book that incorporates in-depth analysis and artistic/creative aspects. This can be used in literature circles, novel studies or with short stories.Your students will:- Make and explain text connections with supporting evidence/examples- Select and explain important or powerful quotes from the book- Provide a summary of the plot elements- Write a character analysis i
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4th - 12th
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ELA Jeopardy - an interactive language arts game
ELA Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer questions about ELA. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom.The categories are:PluralsFairy TalesParts of SpeechAnagramsSpellingFigurative LanguageTypes of SentencesLiterary CharactersScrambled SyllablesMultiple MeaningsELA GlossaryPoetryAll in Order*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF THE PAGE” AND GET NOTIFICATIONS OF ANY SALES FROM OUR STORE AS WELL AS ALERTS OF
Grades:
5th - 8th
Things Fall Apart (Achebe) Complete Advanced Teaching BUNDLE + ANSWERS + GUIDE
One of my favorite novels to teach, I've revisited and revised my Things Fall Apart resources and included a comprehensive range of activities for the entire novel.Each unit included in this comprehensive bundle focuses on different aspects of this African classic worth teaching (and standards-aligned) Examples of the activities included in each unit are:1. Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter of Things Fall Apart2. Let's Get Quizzical! - Quote Hunt Quiz for each chapter
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Wave" - Morton Rhue / Todd Strasser - Complete Teaching BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This bundle includes all my worksheets, handouts and other teaching materials to teach the iconic novel The Wave by Morton Rhue / Todd Strasser. The bundle includes:Pre-Reading Activity (thought-provoking, contextualized worksheet)Context Handout / Newspaper Article: Freedom of Speech & Political Correctness Reading Log & Chapter-by-Chapter Comprehension Questions (all chapters) NEW! - Detailed, COMPREHENSIVE ANSWER KEY + TEACHER'S GUIDE for every chapter and all the questions!The Stanle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hatchet Jeopardy - an interactive ELA game
"Hatchet Jeopardy" is included in Hatchet available at our store. This is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions from the novel. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Ways to Get AroundFireBy the NumberCritters and CreaturesFood and DrinkPut It to Good UseUp in the AirWhere Does It Hurt?Givers and TakersFill in the ColorMinor CharactersIt's a Bug's LifeSurvival Pack*SIGN UP A
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5th - 8th
Bud, Not Buddy - a complete novel study
Bud, Not Buddy is a complete novel study that’s ready to go with very little preparation from the teacher. This book is a great fit for middle school language arts. It aligns with many of the common core state standards.The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: The activities included engage the students in many learning outcomes: reading comprehension, researching, expanding understanding vocabulary, recognizing figurative language, making predictions, critical thin
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5th - 8th
Holes Jeopardy - an interactive ELA game
"Holes Jeopardy" is included in Holes available at our store. This is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions about the novel. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Animal KingdomWho's WhoWords Zero Could SpellWhere Does It Hurt?Blame GameThings Found in HolesFood for ThoughtMinor CrimesTrue ColorsRooms and BuildingsProfessionsVehiclesRelationships*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OF
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5th - 8th
Bud, Not Buddy Jeopardy - an interactive ELA game
"Bud, Not Buddy Jeopardy" is included in Bud, Not Buddy available at our store.Bud, Not Buddy Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions from the novel. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Places to SleepRelationshipsCry From the HeartRead This!BugsSlobberHere or There?The AmosesBody PartsColorsFemale Friends and FoesSuitcase ContentsWhat's Next?*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOW
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5th - 8th
Holes: Escape Room - an interactive ELA game
"Holes: Escape Room" is included in Holes available at our store. Holes Escape Room is an excellent addition to this novel study. Everything is ready to photocopy and use. This resource includes four stages.Stage 1: Students will fill in the answers to clues by selecting the correct syllables from a list provided. Each syllable can only be used once. When the correct words are filled in, the first letters reading down will reveal a mystery answer related to Holes.Stage 2: Students will complete
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5th - 8th
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Among the Hidden Jeopardy - an interactive ELA game
"Among the Hidden Jeopardy" is included in Among the Hidden available at our store. This is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions about the novel. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Special Rules for LukeGroups of PeopleFoodNumbersDocumentsActivities to Keep Luke OccupiedLuke's FamilySoundsMachines and VehiclesOccupationsCharactersMonthsChat Room*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF
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5th - 8th
The Hobbit (J. R. R. Tolkien) - COMPLETE NO PREP ACTIVITIES, ANSWERS + DL-BUNDLE
This is a comprehensive bundle of all my print-and-use worksheets, activities, handouts and presentation-mode PDFs for J. R. R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy children’s novel The Hobbit.This comprehensive teaching unit has been OPTIMISED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING and includes the following, variously for EACH CHAPTER of the novel:Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter.Read & Response Journal Questions for each chapter (can be used as an alternative while-reading activity or to e
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5th - 10th
The Merchant of Venice ADVANCED TEACHING + EXAM PREP BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This comprehensive, no-prep bundle includes all the worksheets, handouts, activities, teacher's guides, and exam preparation/assessment activities I've created to teach William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Each unit of work focuses on one or two scenes (ALL SCENES of the play are included), and offers a range of the following activities:This comprehensive unit of work includes the following:Comprehension and Close Reading Questions for each scene of the play.Act it Out! - A range of pa
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Importance of Being Earnest" (Wilde) - IB / A-Level TEACH Bundle + ANSWERS
This bundle includes all my handouts, worksheets, and activities to teach The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. The resources are designed to be taught at a fairly high level, avoid looking flashy or patronizing, and instead focus on enabling higher-level cognitive, critical, and thinking skills, as well as to hone close-reading skills in your students. The bundle includes the following resources:1 - Oscar Wilde Biography, with a particular focus on his philosophy of aestheticism and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Veterans Day Comprehensive Reading: In-Depth Passages and Heartfelt Stories
Discover the depth of Veterans Day with our comprehensive reading program designed for Grades 4-7. This educational resource is more than just a lesson – it's a journey into the heart of this important holiday.What's Inside:In-Depth Passages: Dive into carefully crafted passages that explore the significance and history of Veterans Day. Learn about the brave men and women who have served our country, and the lasting impact of their sacrifices.Heartfelt Stories: We've included moving stories that
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4th - 7th
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The Princess Bride Lesson Plans & Printable Teaching Materials for Full Unit
This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth daily lesson plans, curriculum, and printable teaching materials surrounding William Goldman's The Princess Bride. ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose – promoting higher-order thinking, inference, and text-to-world connections. Students must be investigators of text throughout this Unit that demands critical thinking and evidence from multiple perspectives.Includes:38 Pages of Comprehensive and
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6th - 9th
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1984 - George Orwell - COMPLETE IGCSE TEACH + EXAM PREP BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This advanced bundle contains all my various handouts, worksheets, and activities to teach George Orwell’s iconic dystopian novel 1984, with a specific focus on aiding your study of the novel for IGCSE English Literature (1984 is a set text for the IGCSE English Literature Exams in 2020 and 2021).The level is certainly also high enough to be used if you have made 1984 one of the set texts for your IB English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature course.The bundle includes:Resourc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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40 THEME task cards
Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills? Look no further than our 40 Theme Task Card set!Each task card in this set features a passage on a different theme, followed by a multiple-choice question and answer key. These cards are perfect for use in a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, tutoring sessions, and homeschooling environments. With 40 different theme passages to choose from, you'll be able
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4th - 6th
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Advanced Teaching + Drama + Literary Analysis BUNDLE
This bundle contains ALL my print-and-use worksheets, handouts, presentations and teaching activities for my extensive unit on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.The level of the bundle is certainly high enough to be taught as a set text for the IB English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature curriculum OR as a year 8-10 text (also suited to IGCSE / GCSE Exam Prep, depending on the current curriculum!)Most resources, in my opinion, are too patronising of the students.Addition
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lord of the Flies (Golding) Complete NO PREP TEACH BUNDLE ACTIVITIES + ANSWERS
One of my favorite novels to teach, I've revisited and revised my Lord of the Flies resources and included a comprehensive range of activities for EACH of the 12 Chapters of the novel.Each unit focuses on different aspects worth teaching (and standards-aligned). Some examples of the activities included in each unit are:1. Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter of Lord of the Flies.2. Let's Get Quizzical! - Quote Hunt Quiz for each chapter (a great way to quickly review comp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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