Middle school reading resources for Microsoft Word in English (UK)

Pride and Prejudice Volume I Test

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A test covering Volume I (Chapters 1-23) of Pride and Prejudice. It includes: *10 Matching *7 character ID (focusing on the Bennet sisters) *10 Quote ID *Short answer This test is a nice blend of plot-based questions and analysis. The plot-based focus allows students to get solid footing with the basic of the story while experimenting with analysis.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, English (UK)

READING CHALLENGE - Read Around the World

Created by

Literacy Resources Galore

READING CHALLENGE - Read Around the WorldThe challenge requires students to read 2 books for each of the 7 continents and includes a book summary report form.The challenge encourages reading and gauges understanding.This resource is a word document, therefore, all aspects of the challenge can be changed to suit your needs.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, English (UK)

READING CHALLENGE - for winter

Created by

Literacy Resources Galore

READING CHALLENGE - for winterThis reading challenge can be used as a winter holiday reading challenge.The challenge requires students to complete 4 tasks - read a short story and answer questions about the story; read a winter poem and answer questions about the poem; complete a winter themed doodle; complete a winter themed spot the difference.The challenge encourages reading during the holiday period and gauges understanding.This resource is a word document, therefore, all aspects of the chal

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, English (UK)

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt Comprehension Questions

Created by

Peter Barnes

Easy comprehension questions (‘Wh’ questions) including the page reference relating to the question - The questions cover the book from Chapter 1 to the epilogue of George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt by Lucy and Stephen Hawking. The questions are pretty comprehensive and so you can edit them down depending on the levels of the students. There are page references next to the questions, but these can be edited out for different levels of difficulty.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, English (UK)

CCSS:

RL.5.10

The Real Thing Reading Comprehension Plan

Created by

emseducating

Save hours of time developing a reading comprehension plan for The Real Thing by Brian Falkner. This text aligns with the year 6 Australian Curriculum and is compared to The Flea Thing in C2C Year 6 English Unit 5. Search my page for The Flea Thing reading plan.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, English (UK)

Pride and Prejudice Volume III Test

Created by

Pun Intended

This Pride and Prejudice test covers Volume III (Ch. 43--end) and includes: *20 True/False (20 pts) *20 Multiple Choice (20 pts) *10 Quote ID (20 pts) *3 short answer (analysis) (40pts) The point value allotted for the test is 100 pts; however the document is a Word Document to allow for adjustments as needed!

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Assessment, English (UK)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Movie Worksheet

Created by

Oh Korea ESL

Going back to the beginning and show the first movie of Harry Potter to the class. Discuss the language and read parts of the book. Here is a worksheet to help your students discuss what they saw in the movie.

Subjects:

Grammar, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, English (UK)

The London Eye Mystery - Novel Study - Chapter 1 - 41

Created by

Main Things

This is the entire straightforward comprehension novel study for a very good book by Siobhan Dowd that my students really enjoyed. I used it in a high school special education classroom with a very large range of abilities, so the questions do range from easy plot-based comprehension to more open-ended abstract or philosophical. We had students from grades 8-12 doing the book. The mainstream level would probably be around grade 5 or 6. Some questions will garner a short answer, and some will ena

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

English (UK)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Literacy Pack

Created by

Sparklelight

This is a literacy pack based on the first 5 chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.For each chapter, there is a comprehension worksheet containing a range of around 20 questions, based on the text, producing 25 marks in total. The questions are written on one size of A4 and include an extension activity. The worksheets could be used as independent reading tasks, homework activities or as a tool for guided reading groups. Also included with each comprehension task is an A4 answer s

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, English (UK)

Poetry "All But Blind" Walter de la Mare, CRR, Cover, HW, adaptive, guided

Created by

JKnappster

This resource uses Walter de la Mare’s poem, “All But Blind” and there are 9 attached tasks. Originally created for homework for a mixed-ability task, the intention was that pupils would choose five tasks from the grid. This could also be used for cover or in class. It would work well as part of a unit on writing about the natural world. Alternatively, the tasks on the grid could be used to structure a guided reading session.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, English (UK)

Poetry - Analysing classical poetry and contemporary Hip Hop

Created by

Revolution of mind

Designed for ease of use for both students and teachers, this 17 lesson unit seeks to guide learners through extended understandings of symbolism, metaphors, narrative structure and increasingly complex rhyming patterns. With two Master's Degrees in Literacy and after 10 years of trialling in the classroom, this unit of work has developed student learning amidst both struggling and 'select entry' school students. Critically comparing the classical structures and classical narratives with the co

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, English (UK)

Dickens "The Old Curiosity Shop" CRR Cover HW Guided Reading

Created by

JKnappster

The extract used describes the first sight of the old curiosity shop of the title. There are seven questions (though some are broken down into segments, so 12 to answer altogether). Suggested responses are provided. The questions test vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and evaluation, albeit at a basic level. Useful for homework or cover. Could also be used to structure a guided reading activity.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, English (UK)

"Oliver Twist" Charles Dickens Meet the Artful Dodger CRR Guided Reading HW

Created by

JKnappster

This is a comprehension activity based on the first description of the Artful Dodger from “Oliver Twist”. There are 8 questions and suggested answers are provided. This could be used in class or set as homework or left as a cover activity. Alternatively, the questions could be used to structure a guided reading activity.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, English (UK)

Persuasive Language Textual Analysis Assessment: Editable Word Doc

Created by

Australian and International Teaching Resources

INCLUDES: Letter to Editor, instructions for effective annotations, comprehension questions, persuasive techniques structured table, student response section, writing scaffold, extension activity and marking rubric.Caters to many different learning needs with many chances to demonstrate an understanding of the text.Editable Word Doc Format - alter the assessment to suit your students and your school

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, English (UK)

READING CHALLENGE - Bookopoly

Created by

Literacy Resources Galore

Reading Challenge - BookopolyThis reading challenge can be used as a holiday reading challenge.The challenge is a fun way of encouraging students to read during a long holiday period.This resource is a word document, therefore, all aspects of the challenge can be changed to suit your needs.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Library Skills, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, English (UK)

JEOPARDY!!! - Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Created by

Beachin' Pirate Teachers

An original Jeopardy game to be played after students read and discuss Prince Caspian. Six categories of questions and answers and game boards are included, as well as suggestions and instructions for play. I taught a Narnia class at our family's homeschool co-op and we always played Jeopardy after finishing a book...the kids loved it! :)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games, English (UK)

NEWCOMER CURRICULUM

Created by

Closing the ESOL Gap

This is an EXCELLENT curriculum to get ELL Newcomers reading quickly! It is intended for ALL grades K-12 and can easily be adapted to your students' needs. There are a couple of additional resources that can be purchased on TpT if the teacher intends to use the passages and cards within the program. These are NOT my originals. However, this program can be used with any passages of choice.

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Printables, English (UK)

Dragonwings Cumulative Summative Assessment

Created by

Alice Weigele

A final summative assessment for the novel Dragonwings by Laurence Yep. This assessment requires the application of close reading strategies and students must provide textual evidence to support their responses. Connects to ELA Common Core Module Grade 6.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 7th

Types:

Assessment, English (UK)

learinng colors for kids

Created by

KIDSZonee

Learning, Cutouts, Identification,Matching Colors,Color the Shapes,Cut and Paste the Colors,Trace and Color,Color the Objects .

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Homework, English (UK)

CCSS:

W.1.1

, W.1.2

, W.2.1

, W.2.2

, W.3.1

...

Middle School Reading Log & Reflection Questions

Created by

Christine D'Alessandro Lee

This reading log includes a list of 20 reflection questions requiring students to analyze, synthesize, make inferences and predictions based upon their reading. Students respond on the second/back page each week! Terrific tool for Reading & Writing Workshop!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, English (UK)

LEAP 2025 Student Test Analysis

Created by

Crystal Grogan

This is a one-page analysis that student fill out using their released test scores.The analysis helps students understand where they are and where they need to be.This paper breaks down ELA scores by catagory and performance level. This is set for 7th grade catagories, but I left it as a Word document, so it could be easily customized. Students will disect their LEAP 2025 scores and set goals for the current year. Please, leave a review of my product!

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Assessment, English (UK)

READING FOR TEXT ANALYSIS LESSON PRESENTATIONS BUNDLE

Created by

JOHN DSOUZA

A bundle of presentations on reading for text analysis.This Bundle Includes PowerPoint presentations on:Audience, Register, TonePurpose, Content, StyleComparing TextsUnderstanding TextsInferring MeaningPEE ParagraphExpository TextsPersuasive TextsSkimming, Scanning, Close ReadingReading ComprehensionHere are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsF

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Literature Circles, English (UK), Lesson

CCSS:

...

TYGER TYGER - DESCRIPTIVE ANIMAL POEM - UNIT PLANS AND RESOURCES

Created by

JOHN DSOUZA

Unit plans with 3 sessions on poetry comprehension – Tyger Tyger (The Tiger) by William Blake.After completing this unit students will be able to:Analyse the poem to make a critical appreciation (session 1).Identify the poetic devices and explain how they are used in the poem (session 2).Annotate the lines of the poem with reference to context (session 3).Lesson Preview:Poet and Introduction (Scaffold Notes 1)Poem and Summary (Scaffold Notes 2)SESSION 1: POETRY ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL APPRECIATION

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles, English (UK)

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.5

Also included in: READING POETRY: LESSONS AND RESOURCES - BUNDLE

"Leaves" by Countee Cullen -- STAAR Poetry Questions

Created by

Jill Reioux

Need practice with poetry for STAAR? Let your middle school students enjoy this wonderful poem by Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen. I showed them all the poetic techniques found in the poem and then used the five STAAR-type questions as an exit ticket.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, English (UK), Lesson

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