Middle school literature handouts on sale

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7th - 12th

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Also included in: To Build a Fire BUNDLE Anticipation Guide Annotation Lesson Vocab Theme Activity

The Raven Edgar Allan Poe Guided Reading Worksheet, Crossword and Wordsearch

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This lesson packet contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 29 questions (with answer key), a crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Raven, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Key vocabulary words from the poem are used for the crossword and wordsearch puzzles. The word bank from the word search list are the same words used in the crossword puzzle. You will love this lesson set. Great value The 29 question worksheet should take about 60-70 minute

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8th - 12th

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The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 67 questions (answer keys included) for The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This packet is 4 pages long, 2 pages for the questions and another 2 pages for the answer key. Questions are in chronological order - as the story is read by the students, the questions are presented. This worksheet is designed with cost effective photocopying in mind. This is a

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6th - 11th

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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson unit contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 32 questions (with answer key) for the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer. This is a classic short story published in 1948 that centers around small town rituals of holding a "lottery" where the "winner" receives a death sentence that centers around the offering of human life in order to appease the farming corn gods. A truly horrif

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5th - 9th

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Everyday Use by Alice Walker Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 44 questions (answer keys included) for Everyday Use by Alice Walker. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This story is found in high school literature books as well as the Springboard Level 5 book. It will take about 50-70 minutes for the students to complete this worksheet (depending on the student). If you don't have this story in your literature book, you can find it here: http://xroads.vir

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8th - 12th

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty J. Thurber Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 37 questions (with answer key) for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber. This worksheet is designed with cost effective photocopying in mind. This is a two page worksheet that can be combined to a front/back copy using only 1 sheet of paper. No staples. It should take about 40-70 minutes for a student to complete this worksheet. As a public high school English teacher, the biggest challenge I have is getting students t

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8th - 12th

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Night by Elie Wiesel: Unit Test

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This is a final unit test for Night and now includes ANSWERS!Package is in Word so you can modify.See also my Night Complete Unit or News Report packagesCheck out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.

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Handouts, Printables, Lesson

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7th - 12th

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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber (Short Story)

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The package includes the story, pre-reading, and post-reading study questions and ANSWERS for James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Questions address the elements of a story (plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view) and specific questions to ensure understanding and analysis of this story, including higher order thinking questions.Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, po

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7th - 12th

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Handouts, Printables

The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe Guided Reading Worksheet & Vocab Puzzles

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This lesson unit contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 45 questions (with answer key), 3 different crossword puzzles (with answer keys) and 3 different word searches (with answer keys) for the short story The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer. CHECK OUT THE FREE 9 QUESTION PREVIEW. This lesson is Common Core and Florida Standards aligned: RL 9.2.1, RL 8.1.3, RL8.6 / LAFS 8.RL.1.1, LAFS. 8.RL

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8th - 11th

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RL.8.1

, RL.8.6

, RL.9-10.2

Perks of Being a Wallflower: Chapter Questions and Test

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This is a complete unit of study for Stephen Chbosky's novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The package includes chapter by chapter study questions, review questions, and a test. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response. There are currently answers only for the test. There are currently no other answers, but they are being developed. Buyers will be able to download the answers for free once they are added. Check out the complete preview.Packa

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7th - 12th

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Handouts, Lesson

Middle School Daedalus and Icarus A Greek Myth Guided Reading Worksheet

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Great Value! This reading lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 32 questions (with answer key) for the short story Daedalus and Icarus - A Greek Myth. This worksheet goes along with the Middle School reading of the myth. I have included a copy of this story in the download. Also, if you want to verify the version before you make your purchase, please check out the FREE PREVIEW to see the story. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short

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5th - 9th

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Creativity and Assessment in ELA

The Pit and the Pendulum Annotating Imagery Lesson | 3 Differentiated Versions

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Use highlighting and annotating to help students with reading comprehension and give them a deeper understanding and appreciation for Edgar Allan Poe's challenging short story. The original story and two abridged, leveled options are included in print and digital options. If you purchase this product, you will receive DIGITAL LINKS to the GOOGLE DOC VERSION of these texts.45 pages total!Product contains:1) a 2-page letter to teachers2) a 10 page ORIGINAL TEXT of "The Pit and the Pendulum" (annot

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

8th - 12th

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

Also included in: American Literature Annotation Lessons BUNDLE from Rationalism to Postmodernism

By the Waters of Babylon by Stephen Vincent Benet Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 59 questions (with answer key) for By the Waters of Babylon by Stephen Vincent Benet. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. It will take about 50-90 minutes for the students to complete this worksheet (depending on the student). Check out the 10 question free downloadable preview. If you like it, purchase the full 59 question worksheet (with answer key) for only $1. As a public high school English

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8th - 12th

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Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare: Study Questions and Assessments

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The package includes everything you need to teach Much Ado About Nothing. It includes introductory materials, scene by scene study questions, summary questions, ANSWERS, an allusions activity based on a Mumford and Sons song, essay topics, instructions, marking rubric, and two unit tests. Used for years in our classrooms.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.

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Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

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8th - 12th

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The Life You Save May Be Your Own by Flannery O'Connor Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 40 questions (answer key included) for The Life You Save May Be Your Own by Flannery O'Connor. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. It will take about 50-80 minutes for the students to complete this worksheet (depending on the student). If you don't have this story in your literature book, you can find it here: http://faculty.smu.edu/nschwart/2312/lifeyousave.htm This worksheet was made with cos

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8th - 12th

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An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge Complete Guided Reading Worksheet, Crosswords

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 29 questions (answer key included) and 2 different crossword puzzles for An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce. Questions consist of True and False, fill in the blank and short answer. This is for High School students. This lesson also comes with 2 different crossword puzzles using key vocabulary and terms from the short story. (Answer keys included). It will take about 50-80 minutes for the students to complete this

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8th - 12th

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Creativity and Assessment in ELA

Epic Heroes Comparison | Perseus vs. Theseus | Greek Mythology

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Using the classic epic hero characteristics, students look at the myths of both Perseus and Thesus and recognize the similarities between these two Greek heroes.Student version and teacher version (key) included..ZIP file includes editable .DOC and PDF.Check out this supplementary YouTube video about Epic Heroes!RELATED PRODUCTS:3 Part Mythology Quiz: Theseus, Daedalus & Icarus, & Analyzing Common ThemesGreek Mythology Creative Project: god and goddess Bumper StickersIntroduction to Gree

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Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

4th - 9th

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CCSS:

RL.4.9

Also included in: Introduction to Greek Mythology BUNDLE | Presentations, Projects, & Worksheets

The Red Headed League Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Complete Lesson Pack

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This lesson packet contains a complete guided reading worksheet 3 pages long with 49 questions (with answer key). BONUS INCLUDED! This pack also comes with a crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Red Headed League - a Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Key vocabulary words are used for the crossword and wordsearch puzzles. All answer keys are included. This purchase is 10 pages and an excellent value. Check out the 10 question preview

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8th - 12th

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A Quilt of a Country by Anna Quindlen Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson unit contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 22 questions (with answer key) for the argument A Quilt of a Country by Anna Quindlen. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer.This is a letter written days after the September 11 World Trade Center attacks that analyze the melting pot status and history of the United States. The author discusses how America came to be (and survived over the past 3 hundred years) with its diversity

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5th - 10th

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Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 44 questions (answer key included) for Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket by Jack Finney. As a public high school English teacher, the biggest challenge I have is getting students to read in class or at home. Put a book or short story in front of them, they'll look at it for a few seconds and start day dreaming... Until I stumbled upon something magnificent. Teenagers like accomplishment. These worksheets ask questions while the rea

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8th - 12th

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The Interlopers by Saki Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet for The Interlopers by Saki. Note: There are TWO versions of this story - one found in the typical high school literature books and a more simplified version typically found in the Edge Readers books used in high school reading classes. I have created worksheets for BOTH versions. Great way to differentiate. If you do not have the full version, you can find it here. http://www.anderson.k12.ky.us/Downloads/The%20Interlopers%5B1%5D.pd

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8th - 12th

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Declaration of Independence Guided Reading Worksheet Crossword & Wordsearch

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English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History

This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 26 questions (answer key included), crossword puzzle (answer key included) and wordsearch (answer key included) for The Declaration of Independence. Key vocabulary words from the "Declaration" are used for the puzzles. This worksheet is designed with cost effective photocopying in mind. This is a two page worksheet that can be combined to a front/back copy using only 1 sheet of paper. No staples. Both crossword and wordsearch puz

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8th - 12th

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The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs Complete Guided Reading Worksheet

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This lesson unit contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 58 questions (with answer key) for the short story The Monkey's Paw by William W. Jacobs. Questions consist of True and False, multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer.This is a classic Gothic short story that centers around the White family and what happens to them when they get a mystical, magical monkey's paw that has the power to grant three wishes. What will they wish for? Will they be happy with their wishes? Fi

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8th - 12th

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RL.8.1

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.6

, RL.9-10.1

, RL.9-10.3

Shane by Jack Schaefer: Study Questions and Assessments

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Everything you need to teach Shane. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are a summative News Report and Essay assignments with rubrics. NOW INCLUDES COMPLETE ANSWERS.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.

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