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Middle school literature handouts for Microsoft Word
The Outsiders, SE HINTON: Pre-Reading, Character Handout
Before starting the novel, THE OUTSIDERS by SE HINTON, pass out this wildly popular handout. Read the different "friend requests" out loud and have students determine whether they would FRIEND or DENY the requests, base on the words written. Each request represents one of the Greasers. Students will love reading Chapter One and finding out which character they FRIENDED and which they DENIED. This is a simple activity that instantly connects students to the Greasers!
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6th - 12th
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Short Story Writing Assignment & the Elements of Fiction
A strait forward and READY TO PRINT booklet on the six Elements of Fiction. If you're teaching short stories or novels, this is a perfect resource for your class or for students working independently. Works well for either analysis of texts or for students writing their own stories.Designed for diverse learning environments - students can complete it in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning at home.The package includes definitions, explanations, and examples of
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
To Build a Fire by Jack London Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Jack London's story, "To Build a Fire" in chronological order. Students have to find the answers as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehen
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8th - 11th
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Essay Writing Guide: 5 Paragraphs & Beyond
A complete essay writing handout/guide for high school students (and feisty middle school students), in a digital and ready to print booklet!This Booklet includes:A Quick Reference Sheet for basic essay structureDetailed explanations of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion paragraphs, including diagrams and descriptions of every partExamples of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion paragraphs, with each of their sentences/parts highlightedA basic sample essay for students to analyze (different from t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
The Outsiders - Summaries and Cloze for ESL (FULL SET)
A complete set of chapter summaries for a novel focus unit on The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Written in English with a simplified vocabulary, these summaries work well for students who are in beginner to moderate levels on the WiDA Can-Do Descriptors scale. Each chapter includes a suggested activity (full activities not included). Following the summaries are four separate Cloze activities to encourage understanding of the plot, characters, setting, and theme. Cloze activities check chapters in gr
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7th - 9th
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Poetry Parody Bundle (British Literature): Read & Imitate 5 Classic Poems!
Students learn from the greats by reading mentor text poems and writing their own using templates!Hook students into poetry by making it seem as easy as fill-in-the-blank! Great for any British Literature class or regular English Language Arts, these editable template pages use a side-by-side layout so that students can read the original and quickly begin making their own (serious or silly) versions of the poem. The blank spaces force students to think carefully about grammar, rhyme, alliteratio
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7th - 12th
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Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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Thank You, Ma'am By Langston Hughes Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This 2 page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Langston Hughes' short story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story; they have to skim/search for details. This activity works well as either an individual, silent, directed reading or as a quiet partner, in-class assignment. It starts with a one paragraph background introduction to enhance comprehension. This lesson plan can also be given as a homework sheet or as an open book quiz. This is an ad
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This two page, 50 question, open book scavenger hunt follows the story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read or reread the story. This activity forces students to search for details as they skim through the text. It works well as either a silent, individual directed reading or as a quiet partner assignment. It can also be given as homework or an open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for
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7th - 10th
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The Odyssey Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds Worksheets for Entire Book
I created these worksheets for Gareth Hinds's graphic novel version of The Odyssey. Please do not purchase this if you are teaching from a different version.
I divided the graphic novel into eleven roughly equal reading sections and created a worksheet (and answer key) for each. I procured the graphic novels for a class with many students that struggle with reading, so these worksheets may not be appropriate for a higher-level class. Refer to the preview for an idea of my work.
If you're inter
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6th - 9th
Flowers for Algernon questions for discussion or comprehension checks
Eight pages of questions based on the short story, "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes are broken down by progress reports and can be used as class discussion-starters or printed out as reading checks.
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6th - 10th
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Tone and Mood: Warm-Up
** This product has been expanded on 12/21/2017!!!
Use this ready-to-copy warm-up to activate your students' brains as you teach them all about tone and mood. Contains four (instead of the original two) scenarios with accompanying questions and pictures. Answers are on the second page (originally, they were not provided). This is a great way to help students really understand the difference between tone and mood. These can be tricky concepts!
The original version of this document is inclu
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6th - 12th
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The Drummer Boy of Shiloh By Ray Bradbury Scavenger Hunt & KEY
This two page, 50 question scavenger hunt follows Ray Bradbury's short story in chronological order. Students have to find details or answers to the clues as they read or reread the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as a homework sheet or open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves read
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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No Fear Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Study Questions
Contains 86 questions, broken down by scene, to accompany the reading of the No Fear Shakespeare graphic novel, Romeo and Juliet. The questions are easy to understand. Aimed at Special Ed or struggling students.
Includes answer key
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8th - 10th
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Understanding the Holocaust Using a Picture Book
This is the type of lesson students will remember forever. It has worked well for every teacher that has tried it.
As students enter the classroom, they will receive an index card with a picture of a bird, squirrel, rabbit, porcupine, frog, or fish. Students will be grouped by the animal they chose.
Teacher will read "Terrible Things" (an allegory about the Holocaust) and students will react as their animal. After the teacher is finished reading the story, students will read the poem "First
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5th - 8th
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Literature Circle Role Sheets & Handouts
Literature circles are an excellent way to get your students engaged in reading and to enable discussion. This download includes all you need to start literature circles in your classroom. It includes a description of roles, a reading log and organizer as well as 10 different role sheets including: Discussion Director, Savvy Summarizer, Literary Luminary, Imaginative Illustrator, Creative Connector, Word Wizard, Travel Tracker, Character Captain, Inquisitive Investigator and Figurative Language
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4th - 10th
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The Diary of Anne Frank - Guided Questions, Worksheets, Short Essay
Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, they and another family lived cloistered in the "Secret Annex"
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6th - 8th
The Sniper Scavenger Hunt and KEY (30q)
This one page, 30 question scavenger hunt follows the story in chronological order. Students have to find answers as they read the story. This activity works well as either an individual directed reading or as a partner assignment. It can also be given as a homework sheet or open book quiz. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A one page answer KEY is provide
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8th - 12th
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The Monuments Men Viewing Guide
This great viewing guide focuses on the based on a true story film The Monuments Men. Guide includes 30+ questions that range from comprehension, interpretation, and creative response.
Creative response questions include writing a review, creating interview questions, and sketching a scene.
Capitalize on this great story in your study of World War II!!
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7th - 12th
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Reliable vs. Unreliable Narrators
This is to be used with a class novel or for individual reading.
This worksheet begins by describing the characteristics of reliable vs. unreliable narrators. Step by step directions are given to students for determining whether or not a character is reliable. Follow-up questions are left for students to answer about their book character.
*I left this as an editable document. The parts that are in red are meant for you to put your specific book name or character name.*
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6th - 12th
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Shakespeare Package: 16 Activities and Assessments for ANY PLAY
Macbeth / Hamlet / Romeo & Juliet / Othello / King Lear / Julius Caesar / 12th Night / The Tempest / Taming of the Shrew / Merchant of Venice / many more!!!A bundled pack of activities and assessments that work for ANY Shakespearean play and are READY TO PRINT! They're also 100% editable in case you'd like to make alterations.40 Pages of Pre/During/Post Reading Activities and AssessmentsA HUGE variety of reading, analysis, writing, media, creative, and performance activities/assessments to p
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
The Lady or the Tiger Open Book Scavenger Hunt + KEY
The Lady or the Tiger Open Book Scavenger Hunt p. 31-36 (25 questions and a KEY) Could be done by students in class or as homework. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. A page answer KEY is provided, making this two pages total. Please do not share the KEY._________________ 1. The hyphenated word used to describe the king_________________ 2. "He was given to se
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7th - 11th
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Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" Reading Guide
Use this great 3-page reading guide with your students to study the style and symbolism in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."
Reading guide begins with a short informational text about tuberculosis, its effects, and its part in the story. Short informational text has 4 comprehension questions after and a prediction activity.
This guide's questions focus on comprehension but also include analysis, symbolism, quotation interpretation, theme study, vocabulary, figurative language, and MORE!!
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7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story Comparison
This side-by-side chart is great for comparing Romeo and Juliet to West Side Story. Viewing West Side Story allows students to understand the themes of Shakespeare's play with a more understandable interpretation.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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