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Middle school english language arts literature circles
Holes Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Holes, by Louis Sachar,Ā contains 124 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, andĀ opinion writing.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your pur
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Holes and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe | Novel Study Bundle
RACES Writing Strategy Posters | Citing Text Evidence | Text-Based Response
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. --
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1st - 6th
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Charlotte's Web Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White, containsĀ 135 pages of resources, including comprehension questions and vocabulary activities, creative activities, assessments, and more!Focus standards include figurative language, setting, character analysis, theme, and plot.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with your pu
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little | E.B. White Novel Study Bundle
Hatchet Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen,Ā contains 136 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, opinion writing, character analysis, plot, and point of view.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins | Novel Study Bundle
The BFG Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for The BFG, by Roald Dahl, contains 150 pages of resources, including comprehension questions and vocabulary by chapter, creative activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, character analysis, plot, and opinion writing.Perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!ā„Excellent forĀ school OR homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, pare
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā The BFG | The Phantom Tollbooth | The Witches | Novel Study Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Ā Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
End of the Year Activity - MYSTERY Readers Theater Script - Who Freed the Fish?
This fun and engaging end of the year activity is a perfect reading mystery activity for your students! Who Freed the Fish is a super fun reader's theater script! In this whodunnit mystery reader's theater activity, students will learn to become detectives and then use their sleuthing skills to figure out what happened to the Field Day goldfish! With lots of suspects and circumstantial evidence, the students will have to take good notes, make lots of inferences, and think like a real detectives
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4th - 6th
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The Lemonade War Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for The Lemonade War, by Jacqueline Davies,Ā contains 134 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and point of view.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā The Lemonade War and The Lemonade Crime Novel Study Bundle
The Lightning Thief Novel Study - A Percy Jackson Unit - Comprehension & Tests
This Percy Jackson book study for The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, contains 194 pages of resources, including comprehension by chapter, vocabulary, reading response activities, assessments, and more! Focus standards include character analysis, theme, figurative language, setting analysis, point of view, and more.You will find that this study's layout is student-friendly, and that the questions and activities are easily adaptable for every learner. All Common Core activities have the code li
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4th - 6th
Number the Stars Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry, contains 130 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, character analysis, plot, and cause and effect.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with your p
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Number the Stars and Out of the Dust Novel Study Bundle
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel Study Unit
This novel study for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis,Ā contains 122 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include theme, plot, character analysis, setting, and more!No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printable ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with yo
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3rd - 6th
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Wonder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This 243 page book study for Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, contains comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative standards-aligned reading response activities, assessments, free writing journal pages, and much more!You will find this complete literature unit to be teacher and student friendly. It contains a wide variety of question types, along with open-ended graphic organizers and unique activities, all carefully crafted for this particular story. Focus standards include figurative la
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Wonder and Out of My Mind Novel Study Bundle
Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Esperanza Rising, by Pam MuƱoz Ryan, contains 139 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printable ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with your
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Esperanza Rising & Out of the Dust Novel Study Bundle
Holes by Louis Sachar Novel Study: Chapter Questions, Activities, Vocabulary
This Holes Novel Study for the book by Louis Sachar includes comprehension activities for reading response, vocabulary, and a literature guide. Using student-friendly printable and digital formatting, this Holes Book Unit is perfect for teaching literature groups or discussions with book clubs. Daily comprehension activities require students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vocabulary. This no-fluff Holes book st
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Louis Sachar Author Study Bundle
Hatchet Novel Study Unit Plan w/ Comprehension Questions & Vocabulary Activities
This comprehensive Hatchet Unit Plan is crafted to enhance your students' understanding of Gary Paulsen's novel. It provides a range of activities, including lesson plans, Hatchet vocabulary exercises, and engaging comprehension questions designed to captivate students' interest. Our Hatchet novel study questions and writing tasks are structured to promote deep engagement with the text, ensuring that learners are not just passively reading but actively analyzing the narrative and themes. Ideal f
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4th - 6th
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Because of Winn-Dixie Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo, contains 97 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and point of view.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ paperĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Because of Winn-Dixie & The Tale of Despereaux: Kate DiCamillo | Bundle
The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This 142 page book study for The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, contains comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more!You will find this literature guide to be teacher and student friendly. It contains a wide variety of question types, along with open-ended graphic organizers and unique activities, all carefully crafted for this particular story. Focus standards include figurative language, character analysis
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities
This 113 page novel study for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, features comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and everything else you need for a fun and effective unit. Easy-to-use, student-friendly format. Questions and activities provoke deeper thinking and thoughtful discussions. Students will analyze characters, think about theme, and delve into figurative language, through the creative activities in this unit!ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version;
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā The BFG | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Novel Study Bundle
Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Activities
This Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit includes comprehension questions for reading response, a literature guide, vocabulary, and more for the book Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Using student-friendly printable and digital formatting, this 3-week Tuck Everlasting Literature Unit is perfect for teaching lit groups or working with book clubs. Daily comprehension requires students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and acade
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4th - 6th
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Novel Book Report Project-- Bloom Ball Craft Activity
This 3D craft activity is a perfect culminating project or book report for a novel study or literature circle.
The following is included:
Directions for assembly
Direction sheet for each section of the Bloom Ball
Small sized circles
Larger circles
RUBRIC for grading the assignment
Don't have time for students to complete a Bloom Ball individually? Have a novel studies group complete one as a book report project!
Looking for an End of the Year Memory or Reflection activity for your students?
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3rd - 8th
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Bud, Not Buddy Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for Bud, Not BuddyĀ by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 148Ā pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by section, reading response activities, assessments, and more. Focus standards include figurative language, setting, character analysis, theme, and plot.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included wi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Ā Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle
Frindle Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests
This novel study for Frindle, by Andrew Clements, contains 89 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include opinion writing, theme, character analysis, plot, and point of view.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printable ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with your purcha
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā Andrew Clements Novel Study Bundle - Frindle | Troublemaker | No Talking
Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Tuck Everlasting, by Natalie Babbitt, contains 139 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.Ā ā„You're free to use theĀ printableĀ ORĀ digitalĀ version; BOTH are included with you
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Ā A Wrinkle in Time and Tuck Everlasting Novel Study Bundle
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with The Lightning Thief. Plus, the novel study's fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for yo
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4th - 7th
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