Halloween social emotional literature circles for Microsoft Word

The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Whole Group Reader's Theater

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This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land of Oz She’s ready to give up there until the munchkins volunteer to take her to see t

Subjects:

Character Education, Drama, Reading

Grades:

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

, W.4.3

, W.5.3

...

The Best Worst Halloween Ever

Created by

Lisa Wilder

This is a book study on the book "The Best Worst Halloween Ever" by Barbara Robinson. The book study is set up using QAR, and teaches "test taking skills", inference, use of context clues, and main idea throughout the packet.

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Halloween, Literature

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Literature Circles

Guided Reading Questions Angel Child, Dragon Child (cc aligned)

Created by

Thought Provoking Guided Reading questions

There are 13 vocab words the teacher can define with students. There are also 13 questions and one essay that will require students to go back to the text for evidence.

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

Who Moved My Cheese Reflection and Projects

Created by

Cynthia Pavelski

The book Who Moved My Cheese is an amazing read for both staff and students. The book helps students and staff understand what is needed to make positive change happen. Our students will be part of change for the rest of their lives. This book will open a door into how change can happen if we are willing to allow change to take place. My students benefit greatly from reading this book and reflecting on the contents.

Subjects:

Character Education, Communications, Project Management

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Literature Circles, For Principals & Administrators

Wonder - Depth of Knowledge Questions

Created by

Thinkercise

This unit includes higher level thinking questions, and a post-reading writing activity. Other ideas for post-reading activities include acting out a scene from the story, but changing an element. (Camp scene – but Auggie’s hearing aid actually saves the day.) There are other ideas on the websites listed below. You may choose to have students read the book together as a class, and discuss the questions, use the questions as prompts in journals, or a combination of both. Another option is to us

Subjects:

Character Education, Writing

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Moonrise Lane: Halloween Short Stories with Poems, and Coloring Pages.

Created by

Saguaro Mojo

Each story, carefully crafted, opens a door to a different Halloween mystery. Venture into haunted houses where the walls echo with whispers of the past, walk the enigmatic paths where the veil between worlds is thinnest, and meet mystical beings from restless spirits to enchanted creatures, each weaving a spell that pulls you deeper into the narrative.Complementing these haunting tales is a series of poems – verses that dance to the silent tunes of the Halloween night, echoing the mysteries unv

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.5

, W.4.4

, CCRA.L.3

Social Story-Classroom Respect

Created by

Creative School Counseling

This is a story that can be read with elementary or middle school students. It discusses students who talk in class and how that affects the teacher. There is a focus on learning empathy. Have students read the story and then lead a discussion or journaling. You can have them talk about similar personal experiences or brainstorm additional solutions/endings to the story.

Subjects:

Character Education, Reading, School Counseling

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Students Can Help Keep Students Safe: School Violence Prevention, Lockdowns

Created by

Julie Federico Children's Services Author

This book will help prevent school violence. It is for grades 4th to 7th grade. The language is nonthreatening and children will quickly understand all of the concepts. Book and video download available. The Bad Guys https://tinyurl.com/mr7w4h9j is the sister title for younger grades Preschool to 3 rd grade.“Students Can Help Keep Schools Safe is a timely book that addresses a subject we wish was non-existent. The message of this book enables children to be aware of potential danger as well as

Subjects:

Classroom Community, School Counseling, School Psychology

Grades:

4th - 8th, Staff

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

...

Israeli- Palestinian Conflict: Restorative Circle

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Dual Language Spanish Resources

Here is a Restorative Circle to do with your students to delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict, fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue. This circle is designed to create a safe and inclusive space where students can explore the historical roots, ongoing challenges, and the broader impact of this conflict, including rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.The circle focus' on how reflections on how information is received, processed, and the emotional impact it

Subjects:

Government, Informational Text, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1

, CCRA.R.1

Social Story-Friendship/Making New Friends

Created by

Creative School Counseling

This is a social story about friendship and making new friends, with a focus on empathy. Can be used with K-8. Have students read the story as a group, then follow with journaling or a discussion. Students can share similar personal experiences or talk about other possible endings to the story.

Subjects:

Character Education, Reading, School Counseling

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Spooky Short Story Plot Diagram

Created by

Laura's Lovely Lessons

Great to use during the month of October or on Halloween! Students will read a fun "spooky" short story of teacher's choice and complete the included plot diagram to analyze the components of the plot. Rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, as well as setting, protagonist, antagonist, theme, and summary will be determined by the student. This lesson includes a supply list, spooky short story plot diagram, bell ringer/warm up idea, lesson structure, and exit ticket/check for unde

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.2

, RL.8.2

The Wizard of Oz and the Perseverance Road - Bilingual Group Reader's Theater

Created by

WonbyOne

This is a Reader's Theater for the entire class. It was designed to be read or used as a play - depending on the time you have. This is the BILINGUAL script intended for dual immersion Spanish and English classes. There are 18 speaking parts but opportunities to double up or expand them allow you to fit it to your class/group. It is based on the Wizard of Oz. In the script, Dorothy is the type of girl who always gives up when things get tough until a tornado comes and whisks her away to the Land

Subjects:

Character Education, Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

, W.4.3

, W.5.3

...

"The Raven" Anticipation Guide

Created by

Carol Krauss

Engage your students with the preread anticipation guide, including literary device and SEL-style questions. % questions which take about ten-fifteen minutes.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

9th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.L.5

Reader's Theater for Small Groups --- A Story About Peer Pressure

Created by

WonbyOne

This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 students. It is about Peer Pressure. One of the students has been using an eraser to cause a friction burn on their arm so they can join a club. His/Her friends see it and confront them. They discuss what a real friend is. use reader's theaters to encourage my students to practice fluency. It is a fun way to do something that they need. Most of my scripts are in black and white so they photo copy easily. This one does have a colored picture on th

Subjects:

Character Education, Drama, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.3.10

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.10

, RL.6.10

Halloween Word Scramble

Created by

Scorton Creek Publishing - Kevin Cox

Here is a chance to get your inner "ghoul" on with this Halloween Word Scramble. Enjoy this sort of holiday and crack open a Snickers Bar and have some fun. Some of the words are difficult and may haunt you still.

Subjects:

Halloween, Physical Science, Vocabulary

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles

Those Shoes discussion prompt

Created by

Kristy Zatvornitsky

A series of questions to help children Think, Feel, and Do after reading Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts. This guide helps children think critically and reflectively, empathize and practice perspective-taking, as well as, put their learning into action.

Subjects:

School Counseling

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Frindle Book Study Questions

Created by

Brittany Martz

There's finally a way to integrate Andrew Clements' humorous, mischievous, and heartwarming novel called Frindle! The prominent features of this document include: -3-6 questions for Chapters 1-14 (complete set!) -A wide range of open-ended language arts questions addressing skills such as: a. Cause & Effect b. Word Meaning c. Inferencing d. Character interactions & traits e. Compare & Contrast f. Making Predictions g. Figurative Language h. Character,

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles

Getting Attention Social Story

Created by

That Behavior Girl

Social Story for asking for appropriate ways to get attention!Geared towards boys with the graphics.

Subjects:

Classroom Management, School Counseling, Special Education

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

Características del Personaje

Created by

Blanca Martin

Lista de adjetivos calificativos según su grado.

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Spanish

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Handouts, Literature Circles

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Lesson Plan for Autistic Population

Created by

Learning with La Rocca

Hi! Welcome to my page! My students strive to be great readers, they can conduct book reports that are differentiated based on their academic levels and answer story elements, despite their disabilities. My students are passionate about reading and exploring the outside world through books and electronic resources within the classroom.Remote learning lesson plan which is easily uploaded onto google classrooms and other platforms!The lesson plan is editable so you can completely customize it to f

Subjects:

Character Education, Reading, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

The Colors of Friendship

Created by

Ten Minute Skits

A short skit adapted from a Native American story.

Subjects:

Character Education, Drama, Reading

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Scripts, Literature Circles, Lesson

Literature Circles

Created by

Katie D

Literature circle role sheets/descriptions/assignments for groups of 7 students reading the same novel. Included roles:Discussion DirectorLiterary LuminaryCool Connector Word Wizard Awesome ArtistSuper Summarizer Travel Tracer Also included is a one page "tracking" page for the teacher to give weekly assignments as well as a one page self assessment for students to complete each week.

Subjects:

Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

"Schooled" Novel Unit - Lesson Plans

Created by

Karli Feaster

This unit follows Gordon Korman's Schooled and guides readers into digging into and analyzing point of view in literature while also growing in their own character development. The novel is divided into 10 sections with corresponding lessons and activities. The unit culminates in a student led service project which encourages students to see and fill a need in the community around them. Pair with the "Schooled" Novel Unit - Student Pack for all you need to run this unit in your classroom!

Subjects:

Character Education, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Also included in: "Schooled" Novel Unit Bundle

Naomis Too Lit Log (Novel Study)

Created by

MrsDsEducationalTools

This lit log (novel study) is for the realistic fiction, Naomis Too (by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Audrey Vernick) about a blended, biracial family. Themes in this novel include:- blended, biracial family- racism- self identity- talking about feelings- diversity- middle school issues- friendships- marriage and divorce- social justice- community involvement Naomis Too is a sequel to Two Naomis. However, it could be read without reading Two Naomis. The key focus skills o

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, School Counseling

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.6

, RL.5.1