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Free middle school literature independent work packets
Harlem Night Song Langston Hughes Poetry Activities - PDF & Digital
Poetry analysis doesn't have to be hard! These light-hearted, easy-to-use poetry worksheets introduce students to the skill of analyzing imagery in Langston Hughes's "Harlem Night Song." The activities easily guide students through reading and understanding the poem, and they're a great way reinforce poetry comprehension while focusing on rich imagery and making connections to the Harlem Renaissance period of U.S. history!(If you teach poetry in middle school, don't miss the rest of my bestselli
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Langston Hughes Poetry Unit for Middle School - PDF & Digital
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Novel Study
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone novel study includes:Pre-reading VocabularyComprehension QuestionsFigurative Language (similes, metaphors, personification, idiom, hyperbole, onomatopoeia)Main Idea & DetailPoint of ViewMoodAuthor's ToneAuthor's PurposeDialogueForeshadowingMaking ConnectionsCompare and ContrastDescriptive DetailsCharacter TraitsCharacter ChangePlot StructureSummarizingThemeCiting the textQuote AnalysisOpinion WritingWriting ResponsesNon-Fiction Reading& moreEnjoy :)
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3rd - 6th
FREE Summarize Using Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
This item will help students summarize the important parts of a story using the format, Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then. This package includes the SWBST anchor chart, note-taking sheet, short stories, and a page for written summary to help students focus on the elements of a plot and properly sequence their summary. Please leave a review or feedback for me to improve my product! Thank you!
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1st - 6th
Holes Novel Study Freebie (Printable and Digital)
Holes Novel Study Bundle FreebueThis is a novel study for Holes by Louis Sachar.Includes printable and digital versions.This novel study is Week 1 of a 5 week unit.Includes the following for WEEK 1 of 5 week unit:Printable Weekly Work for students! You can separate as Packets each week, and students can follow along with reading and Slides presentation.Printable Weekly Vocabulary AssignmentsPrintable Vocabulary Tests with Answer KeysPrintable Weekly Reading Comprehension Tests- 10 multiple choic
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4th - 6th
Color by Code Worksheet - Commonly Misspelled Words Activity FREEBIE
Spelling words correctly is a skill students always need to work on, but finding the time is hard, especially in the older grades! That's why this COMMONLY MISSPELLED WORDS COLOR BY CODE page is perfect!You can give it to students to work on in class, have students work on it as they finish assignments, or keep it as a review on a day when a substitute is in the room. Directions are easy to follow and an answer key is provided.23 sentences review commonly misspelled words that students in 5th,
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5th - 7th
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Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" Student Workbook Short Story Mini-Unit
Teaching Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" can be a really exciting time in a high school classroom with the potential for powerful discussions and a new distaste for the idea of conformity. Student favorite! This short story student workbook makes your life and the lives of your students easier. Students love having their own little workbook and teachers have zero prep to do!This short story student workbook includes:-Author bio and quiz-Pre-reading discussion guide-Vocabulary organizer with
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7th - 12th
The Outsiders Word Search
S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders vocabulary in a word search! Great way to build your students' vocab and spelling while reading the book in class. Print the first page for your students. The 2nd and 3rd pages are for your reference with answers and the word list.
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7th - 9th
Also included in: The Outsiders Bundle
BlackOut Poetry Activity (FREE)
The words for blackout poems are already written on the page, but it’s up to the blackout poet to bring new meaning and life to these words. They can be created using the pages of old books or even articles cut from yesterday’s newspaper. Using the pages of an existing text, students will isolate then piece together single words or short phrases from these texts to create lyrical masterpieces. It's the perfect activity to get students thinking creatively! However, it can be difficult with online
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7th - 12th
Wonder Chapter Summaries Cut & Paste Part 3 (Summer)
What a FUN way to learn summary skills, comprehension, and chronological order!This Part 3 (Summer) has 6 chapters. Each chapter was summarized in about 3 most important key points. Students will cut out the summaries and organize them in chronological order.This truly is a fun way to summarize the chapter.** Perfect for kinetic children** Perfect for differentiationI love using these because my kids think they are having fun just cutting and pasting but in reality they are working on:*how to su
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3rd - 10th
Also included in: Wonder Cut & Paste Chapter Summaries -The Whole Book
What Do You Meme?
This a great warm up activity to replace daily journal prompt writing! Not only will the kids love it, but it is culturally appropriate for today's society. This will cause your kids to think critically using simple pictures to make it relatable.
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K - 8th
FREE Reading Log and Data Tracking Chart Templates - ALL AGES
This is a FREE PDF download for Reading Log and Data Tracking Charts. There are 10 differentiated options suitable for all ages. Use it for book reports, reading assignments, or independent reading. Decide which pages are right for your students according to their age, the purpose of the log, and the type of book being read. You’ll find templates for: a reading log coveryoung learners with pictures and coloring activitystudents who are reading chapter booksdaily logweekly logmonthly logyearly l
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Story Freebie PDF O Henry Short Stories Quiz Activity The Cactus
This Short Story Test Prep Mini-Quiz & Activity Pack uses the Common Core standards and contains a fun reading activity as well as QUESTIONS and ANSWERS for O. Henry's "The Cactus" that are modeled after various reading comprehension state exams. One of the things I struggle with the most is preparing my students for all kinds of exams that they will encounter. With this EASY-TO-USE packet, you can practice with your students, so they will feel more confident analyzing short stories and prep
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7th - 10th
Modern Coloring Page Printable Bookmarks
A colorful way to build a reading culture in your classroom! Print these out, make copies, and use a paper cutter to cut them out.Great for fitting into your table writing utensil boxes so that the kids can access whenever they want to. Kids can color while they listen to an audiobook, podcast, or lecture. It gives their hands something to do that's NOT scrolling on their phones.
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1st - 12th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - Study Guide Activities - Book Report - Review
★★★★★ This simple yet effective study guide is a complete novel review activity set for the incredible novel: The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. These standards-based activities are the perfect way to help your class diver deeper into the novel, have in-depth discussions, and ensure that every student understands the novel more fully!➤➤➤ Get the FULL Watsons Novel Study here!PRODUCT INCLUDES:3 review activitiesDigital access to the Google Slides versionPrintable vers
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5th - 8th
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Halloween Short Story - The Cravat
A New Literature Experience for Halloween! This original scary short story with figurative language, rich vocabulary, & literary elements comes with literary analysis questions.⭐Story Synopsis: When a career thief and his crew rob the mausoleum of a dead wealthy man, they face dire consequences they never saw coming. Product Package includes:✅Original Horror Short Story - 2 pages✅Standards-based Literary Analysis + Narrative Writing - 1 page✅Lexile Level: 1010L - 1200L✅Word Count: 603✅Genre
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3rd - 8th
Higher Level Middle School Reading Response Bingo Board
Use this READO board instead of the typical reading log. This bingo type board has also been specifically created to include higher order thinking.
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5th - 8th
The One and Only Ivan Bundle Freebie
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Bundle FreebieThis is a novel study for The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.Includes printable and digital versions.This novel study is Week 1 of a 5 week unit.Includes the following for WEEK 1 of 5 week unit:Printable Weekly Work for students! You can separate as Packets each week, and students can follow along with reading and Slides presentation.Printable Weekly Vocabulary AssignmentsPrintable Vocabulary Tests with Answer KeysPrintable Weekly Reading
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4th - 6th
The BFG Novel Study
This is the free preview of my full BFG novel study available for purchase. It includes chapters 1-5. This novel study is filled with higher-level, open-ended thinking questions fit for any student. It also includes 2-3 vocabulary words by chapter and a vocabulary worksheet for added support. This novel study is meant to be independent work to support the novel. The questions are perfect discussion starters for literature circles. Enjoy!
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2nd - 6th
Novel Study Choice Board (Independent Work or Sub Plans) FREEBIE
Looking for an interesting way to help your students enhance their reading skills? Check out this Novel Study Choice Board! It offers a variety of options for students to explore their story beyond the usual multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Perfect for independent work, emergency sub plans, or centers, this board is adaptable to ANY book or novel, making it a valuable resource to use and reuse in your classroom. The board comes with all the necessary information and examples on
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5th - 8th
Novel Study: There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
I’ve divided this book into 6 sections with about 30 pages of reading per section. Each section contains 4 worksheets. The first two are for vocabulary and multiple-choice activities and the last two for written response questions and literary elements. They’ve been developed so that the first two are for average students and the last two will require higher order thinking skills. There is a complete answer key.
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3rd - 6th
FREE Digital Reading Logs, Distance Learning
These digital reading logs by Raise the Bar Reading are a perfect way to hold your students accountable for their independent reading! They are so helpful for teaching distance learning or if you just need an easy, paperless way to keep reading logs organized. Two Google Slides™ versions are included:1. Drag & Drop: Students record the date and title of their book. Then they drag and drop light bulbs to rate their understanding, and stars for an overall book rating. 2. Standard Reading
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1st - 6th
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - book study and activities FREE SAMPLE
A sample - full free resources for chapter 1. This includes:10 open questions10 multiple choice questions 10 multiple choice cloze procedure questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on the themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on the characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responses 10 connection questions and possible responses Questions on keywords 10 questions about the original poemIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the
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3rd - 10th
The Sign of the Beaver Digital & Printable Freebie
The Sign of the Beaver Study Bundle Week 1 FreebieThis is a novel study for The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare.Includes printable and digital versions.This novel study is Week 1 of a 5 Week Unit.Includes the following:Printable Weekly Work for students! You can separate as Packets each week, and students can follow along with reading and Slides presentation.Printable Weekly Vocabulary AssignmentsPrintable Vocabulary Tests with Answer KeysPrintable Weekly Reading Comprehension Test
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4th - 6th
The Book Thief - PART ONE - Quiz (24 MC Questions)
This is a 24 question multiple choice quiz about events and characters in part one of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. There are two types of answer keys, and I also added an easy grader so you don't have to use a calculator :) A PDF (which maintains the original formatting of the document) and a Word Doc (which you can edit to suit your needs) are both in a zip file.
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8th - 10th
Also included in: The Book Thief - 10 Quizzes - The ENTIRE BOOK (162 MC Questions)
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