Middle school writing-essays literature circles

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Short Stories, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays

Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life

Created by

AZSunset Literacy 4-9

Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually no-prep and works for independent close reading or to hold attention for a read-aloud.What you get:A short fill-in with a word bank provides surprising and interesting background information for an introduction. A variety of comprehension questions: interpr

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Holiday ELA Bundle 6-8 Poetry, Report, Short Story Guides 140 Pgs of Resources

Peak Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the Book *Suggested Pacing Calendar *Author Information with links to videos about the book and author *Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website *Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest *3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Innovative Teaching Ideas

, RL.5.5

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Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units

Created by

This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!

Created by

Jessica Fletcher Fierro

You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Literature Circles

Wonder Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Amazing Materials for You by Amy Dickson

UPDATED 3/15/20 to include a digital version.I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio successfully for several years with fifth graders. I decided to make cards for a couple of reasons:1. I made them to save paper. Once you print and laminate these, you can use them for many years in either a literacy center or in small group instruction.2. I wanted to make them aesthetically more appealing and colorful.The set contains

Subjects:

Literature Circles, Task Cards

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.6

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Also included in: ELA Realistic Fiction Book Club Novel Study BUNDLE PRINT and DIGITAL

TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide

Created by

Tween Spirit

Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Dystopian Literature Circles Complete Unit: Grades 7-10 High School English

Created by

Jillian West

Turn your reluctant readers into book lovers with page-turning dystopian novels. This ready-to-use dystopian novel unit is adaptable for book groups, independent reading, or whole-class instruction for grades 7-10. As an English teacher, supporting vastly divergent reading levels within the classroom is the ultimate struggle. This novel unit is designed with differentiated reading levels so that your students can love the reading process and master the skills. Dystopian novels are the perfect op

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

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The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart/CCSS Aligned Novel Study

Created by

The Zoo Librarian

I introduced this book with a book talk to my middle school readers, and I was shocked by the response. I didn't even get a chance to put the book down before kids were signing it out. It has been signed out of our classroom all year, and it is returned within days with exclamations such as, "That was the best book I ever read!" and "I can't believe that ending!" Want to learn more about Mt. Rainer, the tallest mountain in Washington State, and the only one that is still an active volcano, and t

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Korman's Masterminds

Created by

A Nest in the Rocks

Motivate your students towards active, engaging discussion with these open-ended discussion questions to accompany Gordon Korman's middle-grade book Masterminds! This product contains:- three questions per chapter in an easy-to-use printable chart, along with suggestions for encouraging your students to participate in discussions. - these questions created as printable handouts for students, so that they can be used for homework, comprehension checks, essay prompts, or even as group preparati

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, W.6.1

, W.6.1a

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Also included in: Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions

Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide

Created by

Tween Spirit

Class Dismissed Novel Study Packet!Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class!Included in this product is 43 pages (DOES NOT INCLUDE ANSWER

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the Book *Suggested Pacing Calendar *Author Information with links to videos about the book and author *Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions *Alliteration Summary and Examp

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Beth Hammett the Educator Helper

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.5.1

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Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)

Created by

For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activ

Subjects:

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson, Centers

Life of Pi: A Complete Novel Study

Created by

Wanda Liski

Life of Pi novel Study is 67 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including: comprehension questions, visual interpretations, vocabulary and crosswords, character webs, motif, and more. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study: Printable Assignments: 1. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-8 2. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-16 3. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 17-24 4. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 25-36

Subjects:

Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Opinion Letters | Persuasive Letters

Created by

Letters From Mikelle

Included:Examples of who my students have written toUnit timeline (approx. 2-3 weeks)Student exampleThesis statement examplesBrainstorming pageOutline (2 Options: Include 3 reasons or 2 reasons)Generate Information - survey, interview, or researchDrafting IntroductionsList of transitional words/phrasesDrafting Reason #1-3 paragraphsDrafting ConclusionsStudent Checklist (for editing and revising)Instructions on how to send a letterInstructions on how to set up a letterOpinion Letter final papersH

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry Lit Circles Unit Plan for Common Core

Created by

Tamara Salisbury

This is a unit plan for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. It is about 32 days long. This unit is centered around literature circles and ends with an essay about theme using quotations from the book with accompanying diorama. Read more about the unit in the preview.This unit is perfect for Common Core, with grade-level reading and an emphasis on speaking and listening standards, in addition to reading and writing.The unit is downloaded as a .zip file. It includes a folder with a

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Homeschooling Dietitian Mom

CCSS:

RL.7.2

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.10

, W.7.2

, W.7.9a

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Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire Dragons

Created by

Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire DragonsA Dragon Book Series with Christian Values!If you have kids who love dragons, but you are frustrated by the lack of dragon books with Biblical values. If your kids hate to read.If you wish you could incorporate a series into your homeschool day that not only meets curriculum requirements but can be used for multiple subjects. If you want your kids to read more books with a message that is compatible with the Bible, then this is it!This novel

Subjects:

Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion

The Lost Hero Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods. Included in the Novel Study: * Introduction to the Book * Suggested Pacing Calendar * Greek Creation Myth article and activities * 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, He

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.5

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Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee/CCSS Aligned Novel Study

Created by

The Zoo Librarian

This is a close reading guide to the book Maizy Chen's Last Chance. In Lisa Yee's beautiful story of Maizy Chen and the discoveries she makes within herself and her extended family while getting to know her Oma and Opa in Last Chance, Minnesota, students are exposed to the idea of prejudice and the perseverance required to educate others to the danger of bigotry. This is such a must-read for students in grades 4-7. Maizy is a lovable character, and Lisa Yee explores the path of Chinese immigrat

Subjects:

Homework, Literature Circles

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.3

, W.6.3b

, CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

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The Giver Unit Plan: Aligned to Common Core with a Focus on Argument Writing

Created by

Middle School Matters

The Giver Unit | The Giver Unit Plan | The Giver Resources The Giver is a timless book that is perfectly suited for students in the middle school grades. They are engaged by the premise and mature enough to grasp the deeper issues presented in the novel. Since dystopian literature is very popular with middle schoolers currently, its nice to introduce them to the book that is one of the pioneers of that genre. There are three main focuses of this unit – argument writing, close reading, and stu

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.7.1

, RL.8.1

, W.6.1

, W.7.1

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Front Desk Novel Study

Created by

LIT Lessons

The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, argumentative writing unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their gr

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.5

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Dystopian Literature Narrative Assignment: Write your own Dystopia

Created by

Jillian West

Studying Dystopian literature in your class? Assess your students understanding of Dystopian qualities and practice mastery of the narrative writing task by asking your students to craft a Dystopia of their own. Nurture creativity and cultural awareness by encouraging your students to examine today's societal tendencies. Beg the question... what if? Students Will: -Identify dystopian and literary elements (dystopian: technology, conformity, figureheads, etc. Literary: theme, character developmen

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