Middle school problem solving middle ages literature circles

This is a mini-guide (a two-week study) for the book titled, by Marguerite de Angeli. In this book set in the Middle Ages, Robin discovers that -- despite handicaps -- he is able to serve his country. The mini-guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will learn about: the Newbery Medal, implicit and explicit theme, alliteration, plants, simile, repetition, and onomatopoeia. Students will: read background information, match people with their gaits,

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Jean Martin's Balanced Literacy

Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep: A PDF Book Club Guide

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This is a ready-to-use, custom-designed, independent-work packet to guide students who are reading Laurence Yep's book, Cockroach Cooties. Included is a 23-page student "booklet" (or worksheets), an answer key, and a vocabulary bookmark. The student booklet is designed to reinforce essential reading and writing skills for students in grades 3-5. Skills addressed include expanding vocabulary, demonstrating comprehension, visualizing, sequence-of-events, understanding figurative language & sim

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Character Education, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.10

, RL.4.1

...

The Book of BOY by Catherine Gilbert Murdock: A PDF Literature Guide

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Jean Martin's Balanced Literacy

This is a custom-made, ready-to-use PDF resource for grades 4-7 who are reading the 2019 Newbery Honor Book, The Book of BOY. Included are 32 student pages that can be used to create student workbooks (or worksheets) or can be exported as an Easel digital product for assigning and collecting digitally. The student work is designed to promote close reading and understanding. This packet also includes an answer key, student bookmarks, optional culminating activities, and a listing of the Common

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Middle Ages

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.10

...

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Otto of the Silver Hand Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Otto of the Silver Hand, by Howard Pyle. In this book, Otto must -- after a childhood in a monastery -- return to his father's warring household. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: write notes about the use of colors and sounds, locate places on maps, read biographical information about the author, describe illustrations, create a character diagram, read historic

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Mini-Guide for Middlers: Crispin -- The Cross of Lead Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Crispin -- The Cross of Lead, by Avi. In this book, a poor boy named Crispin is persecuted in 14th century England. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: fill in a chart about types of monks, create a list, fill in a plot diagram, think critically, write a short sequel, and complete a clock activity for canonical hours. Students will learn about: protagonist/antago

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

English Language Arts, Problem Solving, Reading

Symbolism Tiny House Project: A Body Biography Alternative

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Coffee and Couplets

THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Intro Symbolism activities and pointers for getting students startedA link to a digitally editable planning page House plan and furniture printable blueprintsProject grading rubricExemplar images for a completed Tiny House projectOption for extension activity with a video tutorialThis is a wonderful project to use after or in place of a body biography!Students will create a tiny home for a character. They must use symbolism to identify an aesthetic and design a place where

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.5

...

Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Unit 3 Bundle: Argumentative Texts

Good Masters, Sweet Ladies Discussion Question Guide

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Miss Clelands Class

Are you teaching Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, and would like extensive questions based on each monologue in the book? Use these for class discussions or assign a poem to groups and use the questions to promote rich, student-led discussions or literature circles!What's Included:253 total questions on each monologue and accompanying nonfiction passage.Questions for each monologue require students to:Make InferencesUse Text EvidenceDefine words using context cluesExamine connotative meaningsMake Pre

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Wizard of Oz Game Bundle, Literature Games, English Language Arts Activities

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The Mindful English Classroom

Explore the Enchanted World of Oz with the Wizard of Oz Game Bundle! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey down the Yellow Brick Road? Dive into the timeless tale of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" with this captivating game bundle. With 10 enchanting games at your fingertips, this bundle is your hot-air balloon to engaging, educational, and spellbinding fun! What's Included in the Bundle? Guess What? Picture Quiz: Test your knowledge of the beloved characters, places, and items from the Lan

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Games, Literature Circles

Mini-Guide for Juniors: Ink on His Fingers Interactive

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This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Ink on His Fingers, by Louise Vernon. In this book, Hans gets involved in a mystery when works as an apprentice to Johann Gutenberg. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: fill in a K-W-L Chart, practice predicting, complete map work, fill in an ARISTOCRATS diagram, and fill in an opinion chart. Students will learn about: centuries, opinions/facts, alliteration, similes, idioms, and

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitieswriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword pu

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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Apple and the Arrow Interactive

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This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Apple and the Arrow, by Conrad and Mary Buff. In this book, 12-year-old Walter experiences a revolution in 1291 in the area that is now Switzerland. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: protagonist/antagonist, prose/poetry, fill in a century chart, idioms, similes, word choices, fill in a comparison/contrast chart, alliteration, metaphor, make a list, sequence, theme, formulate a conclusion,

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Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Speech Therapy

MORE Executive Functioning!! (Time Management; Organization; Critical Thinking)

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Speechie Educator

ENGAGING resource for executive functioning practice!! 6 scenarios where students (or adults with executive functioning deficits) need to time manage, plan, organize information, and think critically. Students (or adults) write the answers on the blanks provided. Enjoy!

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Grades:

7th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Blood Red Horse Plot Quizzes

Created by

The Bouncing Owl

This product includes 5 multiple choice plot quizzes for the novel Blood Red Horse by K. M. Grant, which tells the story of two boys fighting in the crusades during the Middle Ages: one Muslim and one Christian. Each quiz is made up of multiple choice questions that cover a section of the novel. The first quiz has 5 questions; all the other quizzes have 10 questions each. The full breakdown of chapters is listed below. The product includes both a self-grading Google Form and a Google Doc versio

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.9

, RL.7.10

, CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.3

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, by Eleanore M. Jewett. In this book, Hugh is involved in a hunt for treasure in 12th century England. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: identify a plant, predict, work on puzzle pieces, read background information, create a list, add words to a synonym star, explain why a word is effective, review a prediction, and think critically

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Poetry, Problem Solving, Vocabulary

GUIDED READING: POETRY - The Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, Plans, Escape Room...

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INSPIReducation

This bundle brings together three resources to support the teaching within Guided Reading of the classic poem by Lewis Carroll - The Jabberwocky. Included within the bundle are:Lesson Plans, worksheets, resources, web links, answer keyEscape Room, 9 Challenges, Student Workbook, Teacher Answer Key, all resourcesVocabulary Pack of 5 resources to support language acquisition of 18 key words from the poem - display posters, matching cards with language and meaning, flash cards, "I have...Who has..?

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Trumpeter of Krakow Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly. In this book, a family guards the Great Tarnov Crystal in Krakow in 1461. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a list, tell a story, fill in a chart, analyze a conclusion, and formulate conclusions. Students will learn about: protagonist, antagonist, characterization, the problem, alliteration, descriptive words a

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types: