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Free middle school literature handouts
Figurative Language Anchor Chart FREEBIE
Printable or traceable Figurative Language Anchor Chart FREEBIE! Contains 7 types of figurative language and their definitions:idiommetaphorsimileonomatopoeiapersonificationalliterationhyperbole******************************If you are seeking more products relating to Figurative Language, check these out:Literal and Figurative Heart ELA Reading and Writing Activity Pack Seasonal Elements of Poetry and Prose ELA ActivitiesSeasonal ELA Activities BIG BUNDLE for Upper Elementary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Seasonal ELA Reading and Writing Activities BIG BUNDLE
Choice Board FREE Worksheet, 12 Activities for ANY Short Story & Novel Unit CCSS
This FREE student choice board works with any short story or novel study. Once students have finished reading an assigned short story or chapter of a novel, use this choice board worksheet to increase student motivation as they meaningfully reflect on the text. The choice board worksheet was designed for English/language arts students in grades 7 through 12.Want more dynamic lesson materials designed to engage our teens?Click here for a discounted 10-pack of worksheet activities that can be use
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7th - 11th
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Common Themes Found in Literature
Use this FREE handout to assist your students when teaching about themes in literature. Enjoy! :)
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2nd - 12th
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Simile and Metaphor Worksheet Practice
This worksheet provides 10 metaphors/similes that allow students to practice their learning. Pictures of example next to each. They must identify if the sentence uses a simile or metaphor and then explain what that use of figurative language is trying to communicate. There are also 4 "Write Your Own" prompts at the end of the worksheet. This has always been a big hit with my students and can work for grades 4-8.
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4th - 8th
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Plot Chart Arc Analysis - Blank Graphic Freytag's Pyramid Diagram
This can be used with the plot of any novel or short story. This graphic analyzer will help learners analyze the 6 parts of any story's plot. Just fill in the story's title, and you're ready to roll!6 Parts of the Plot:★ Exposition (setting, characters, and background info)★ Conflict★ Rising Action (3 events or details)★ Climax★ Falling Action (2 events or details)★ ResolutionOTHER PLOT RESOURCES that work with any story→ Digital Version ... (1:1 and distance learning) → Pixar Short Film Plot S
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5th - 8th
Mood and Tone Reference Sheets — List of Words for Analyzing Mood and Tone
These printable Mood and Tone reference sheets are perfect for students to keep handy when analyzing mood and tone in any short story, novel, or poem. These two worksheets include the definitions of both mood and tone, and a list of over 150 various words that represent each. This reference tool helps students use words beyond "scary" or "bad" when describing mood and tone.
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5th - 12th
Figurative Language Worksheet {FREE}
Are you trying to find an effective figurative language worksheet for your middle school students to help them review and practice identify figurative devices? This free Figurative Language Worksheet is perfect for them. Your students will identify similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, and other figurative devices.This worksheet is perfect for...Morning WorkReview MaterialsCenters or StationsEarly FinishersHomework1. You are receiving the PDF & Digital Version of this worksheet
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Mood and Tone Words List Freebie
This mood and tone words list freebie has includes categorized mood and tone words for middle school ELA students to use to reference when doing mood and tone reading and writing lessons. This is a reference page that is included in my: Middle School Poetry Verse Novel Reading Unit.TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Carol M. says, "This has become a valuable resource for my students' notebooks. This was a great list of tone words that has allowed students to expand the list with their own contri
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6th - 8th
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Teaching Symbolism in Literature With Objects & Colors - Charts w/Answer Keys
Teaching Symbolism in Literature With Objects & Colors - Charts w/Answer KeysI made these charts to help my students understand common literary symbols in objects and in colors. I've included answer keys to help you as well.If you teach reading or literature in grades 4-8, please click Follow Me to be notified when I post more reading and literature freebies in the next few weeks!Please rate this product if you find it helpful. Thanks!
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6th - 12th
Wonder Choose Kind Student Bookmarks & Classroom Poster for R.J. Palacio's Novel
Wonder Choose Kind Bookmarks and Poster - Brighten up your classroom and promote kindness in your classroom with a free ready-to-print poster and student bookmarks inspired by Wonder by R.J. Palacio! The poster and bookmarks feature the most popular quote from the novel, Mr. Browne's first precept, "When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind." - Dr. Wayne W. DyerThis is included in our best-selling unit: >>> Wonder Complete Unit Plan Included in This Wonder C
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3rd - 8th
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Greek Mythology Reading Passage for 5th Grade Language Arts | Pandora's Box
This easy print-and-go activity was designed for a 5th grade classroom. The reading passage covers the Pandora's Box story from Greek mythology in an easy-to-read 5th grade level format. Test your students' reading comprehension with the questions and activities included. This is perfect for Greek Mythology units, reading supplementation, stations activities, and substitute plans! Or, just keep it tucked away for those moments you have a little time to fill!You may also be interested in:Greek My
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4th - 6th
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Elements of Drama Handout
This 2-page Elements of Drama Handout is perfect for use with any play or drama unit. Simple and straightforward, and a great addition to any reader's notebook or play study! Includes two pages of notes on the elements of drama, including definitions/explanations for drama, comedy, tragedy, character, protagonist, antagonist, setting, plot, conflict, theme, act, scene, stage directions, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy, aside, dramatic irony, foil, double entendre, pun, chorus, iambic pentameter,
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8th - 10th
Plot Elements - Graphic Organizers
2 Plot Elements graphic organizers.
Other Resources
Writing Workshop 1 - The Writing Process Middle & High School
Writing Workshop 2 - Argumentative Essay Middle School & High School
Grammar Proficiency Test High School (Pre-test or Post Test)
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5th - 12th
Plot Arc Diagram Blank Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
Plot Arc Diagram Blank Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
The organizer can be used with the plot of any short story, novel, play, or movie.
This graphic organizer will help students analyze the parts of any story's plot. Just fill in the story's title, and you're ready to roll!
Parts of Plot included:
Exposition (setting and main characters)
Rising Action (conflict)
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Super easy to follow and take notes along with any work.
Enjoy Studying Plot!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Inference Reading Passage - The Feather Pillow by Horacio Quiroga
Get students practicing close reading and making inferences with this short inference reading passage activity for the short story “The Feather Pillow” by Horacio Quiroga. This is an engaging horror tale that students will enjoy reading and thinking about.Students will read the story, stopping at the designated stop signs to answer inference and evidence-based questions. Questions ask students to make inferences, support inferences with evidence, make predictions, and infer the meaning of vocabu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
FREE Book Speed Dating: A fun free-choice reading activity and book project
This free-choice reading activity is fun and functional. Students prepare conversations from their book's point-of-view then participate in a book dating event that leads to the next "book match." This is a creative way to foster the love of reading within secondary students!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoy this freebie, then I would LOVE to have your positive 5 star feedback!You may also like:❤️ Valentines Day cards from teachers - Valentines for staff - Feb Bulletin Board
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7th - 10th
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Bookwork Expectations - FREEBIE (All Grades Included!)
Bookwork expectations have been designed to support you and students in setting and achieving clear, tidy and legible bookwork.Each set comes with:Heading coloured version: intended for A3 printing for classroom posterNo heading colour version: intended for A4 printing for student booksNo heading black/white version: intended for A4 printing for student booksPlease note: there are a variety of options for a variety of needs/requests.Page 9, Page 12 and Page 15 look identical, however the differe
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5th - 12th
FREE List of Character Traits Organized by Connotation and Denotation
These lists of character traits are organized by connotation: positive, neutral, or negative. There are 36 synonym trios – a total of 108 character traits – with options for printing in color or black and white. These character traits are featured in the Connotation and Denotation of Character Traits Word Sort lessons, which are available in a variety of formats:• Connotation and Denotation of Character Traits: Hands-On Word Sorts in printable PDF with teaching slides in Microsoft Powerpoint™• C
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7th - 10th
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Folktales and Traditional Literature anchor charts and review activity
These anchor charts are PERFECT for making into posters or using in your students' interactive notebooks. There are several different options for you to find the best fir for your kiddos and classroom. All charts are also available in both color and black & white for your printing preference. Do your students need a better understanding of Folktales ad Traditional Literature?These anchor charts break them down into easier to understand pieces. One chart for characteristics of each type of f
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3rd - 6th
Figurative Language Handout / Reference Notes
This is a really cute Figurative Language handout with notes and examples for 8 figures of speech.If you're looking for more: this product is included with my Figurative Language PowerPoint- Teach and Practice (google compatible) product which includes 55+ slides, guided notes, and a handout for students to record answers to the practice slides. Practice slides include 14 slides of general examples, 14 examples from music lyrics, and 14 examples from literature. This product was created with the
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5th - 12th
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Story Elements Plot Diagram Graphic Organizers with Easel Activity FREE
FREE Blank Plot Diagram: This is a blank plot map for a short story. This printable or digital plot diagram is labeled with the five story elements of plot-exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution, and has spaces for your students to write in the sequence of events. Use with any short story, or with my plot diagram activity for Rikki Tikki Tavi, also available in my store. Supports Common Core State Standards. In color and black and white. Print and Digital: Includes an
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Literary Terms - Story Elements BUNDLE
Little Red Hen Sequencing Picture Cards!
These sequencing pictures cards (6 total) will help your students follow the story and sequence the events! Use this FREE packet with my HUGE Activity packet that goes with the book!
Download the activity packet HERE: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Little-Red-Hen-HUGE-Activity-Packet-with-Worksheets-and-Printables
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PreK - 8th
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Genre Descriptions
Use this table as notes on different genres. After discussing the characteristics of each genre, have students brainstorm actual books or stories to serve as an example for each genre.
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4th - 7th
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Shakespeare: Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
Shakespearean Drama, Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
Includes:
One page Student Notes Handout on the Freytag Pyramid and the structure of five acts in a drama
Double Sided Graphic Organizer for ANY 5 Act Play.
Use with- Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Othello, Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Cesar, Twelfth Night, and the rest of Shakespeare's catalog.
Include this organizer in your guided reading, center tasks, choice activity, or even with a strugglin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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