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Literary Devices for Poetry & Fiction List - Figurative Language Literary Terms
This literary devices for poetry and fiction list is a must-have for all high school English language arts teachers. Included is a complete list of 38 literary devices, figurative language, and literary terms that you will use in your classroom during your poetry, short story, or novel unit. This is included in the following discounted bundles: >>> Poetry Resource Bundle>>> Figurative Language Resource BundleHow to use this literary devices for poetry and fiction list: This i
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8th - 11th
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Fiction Comprehension Review | Reading
Rapid Read and Review is the perfect way to engage your students in a relevant and rigorous review of reading content! This digital and printable review set is the perfect way to keep your students' reading skills sharp. It can be used in centers, small groups, whole class, or as homework to review essential fiction comprehension skills and standards. The same question is never asked twice and skills are never reviewed in the same way, so students will stay engaged and excited about the conte
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle | Fiction and Informational Mixed Skills
McGraw Hill Wonders First Grade Practice Unit 3 Weeks 1-5
McGraw Hill Wonders 1st Grade Practice is compatible with any program. These are down and dirty quick printables! Ready to send home or use in the classroom. Practice pages that align to Reading Wonders McGraw-Hill Readers/Writer Workshop for Unit 3 Weeks 1-5. Phonics Each page has the phonics skill at the top of the page and words that apply that skill to practice words. Also on the page are the week’s “Words to Know” (sight words). Passage ReadingAt the bottom of the page is a little story t
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1st - 2nd
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The Ransom of Red Chief FLIP BOOK - Short Story Study (Standards-Based)
“The Ransom of Red Chief” will be fun to read and analyze with this interactive FLIP BOOK! Students easily assemble the flip books and practice higher-level thinking skills in pairs, small groups, or independently. Students will make inferences, interpret figurative language, acquire and apply new vocabulary, examine irony, determine themes, map key plot elements, and respond to close reading questions. Answer Key included!Your students’ artwork will adorn the cover page, where they draw and col
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6th - 8th
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The Most Dangerous Game: Pre-Reading Activity & Discussion Questions
This 10 page bundle includes a worksheet that provides students with a pre-reading activity (a 'hunting' situation where they have to put themselves into a role), during reading and post reading questions for Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game". The questions focus on character and conflict. Answer key is included.
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8th - 10th
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Fairy Tales | Story Stones Printables
A fantastic way to encourage retells through play! Add some loose parts with the stones and scenes to a table and allow your children to tell the stories with tactile elements!Included are templates for stones and scenes for 6 Fairy Tales3 Little PigsGoldilocks and the Three BearsLittle Red Riding HoodJack and the Beanstalk3 Billy Goats GruffLittle Red Hen** Check out the PREVIEW to see it in action**Love making the stones? Check these outColour Sorting StonesLife Cycles Investigation MatsStrawb
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PreK - 1st
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A Jury of Her Peers, Susan Glaspell short story, art analysis PDF & Google Drive
Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers,” a short story version of her one-act play, Trifles, is a quick-paced thriller that’s sure to get your students thinking and debating the nature of justice.This 20-page PDF download (includes Google Drive version of all student handouts) includes a full-text copy of Glaspell’s public domain story (nine pages), a 9-question short answer sheet, a symbolism harvesting activity, and a supplemental art analysis activity. Answer keys and suggested responses are i
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Monkey's Paw; Scavenger Hunt and KEY
This scavenger hunt is an open book in class assignment where students search for details from the story. There are 30 questions. It is easy to grade. This could also be done as a homework assignment or in class with a partner. The KEY is included. This is an add water and stir lesson plan, easy for the teacher and with a high effectiveness index for students. It keeps them on task and improves reading comprehension. Please do not share the KEY.
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6th - 10th
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4th Grade Wonders 2017 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 4th grade 2017 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 4th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. The
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4th
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Social Stories for Children with Autism
Before you purchase check out the bundle pack and save BIGSocial Stories: The BundleSocial stories can be a great tool for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They can be used to teach developmentally appropriate behaviors associated with various social situations. Typically, social stories are paired with visuals which I have provided. My social stories will typically include four sentence types: descriptive, directive, perspective, and control. The key to social stories is making it person
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Social Stories Bundle
5th Grade Wonders 2017 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 5th grade 2017 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 5th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. The
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5th
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The Egg by Andy Weir Modern Short Story + Media Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Looking for a short story from a modern writer that’ll get students reading and thinking? “The Egg,” a short story by The Martian author Andy Weir, will hook teens’ attention and hopefully inspire them to think deeply about how we treat each other.Although not particularly religious, the story centers around a God figure talking to his supernatural child. The story includes a bit of science fiction and a bit of philosophy. It’s just under 1,000 words, a very short read.In this 45-minute lesson,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nursery Rhyme | Story Stones Printables
A fantastic way to encourage retells through play! Add some loose parts with the stones and scenes to a table and allow your children to recite and act out the nursery rhymes with tactile elements!Included are templates for stones and scenes for 10 Nursery RhymesHumpty DumptyHey Diddle DiddleJack and JillItsy Bitsy SpiderMiss MuffetMary had a Little LambBaa Baa Black SheepLittle Bo PeepHickory Dickory DockMuffin Man** Check out the PREVIEW to see it in action**This resource is designed to be mad
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PreK - K
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Being Kind to my friends - (Kindergarten/Autism)
Being Kind to my friends - A Short story for Kindergarten/Autistic students.To maintain positive interactions with others you need social skills. Positive interactions will enable you to make and sustain friendships. When difficulties arise some children with individual needs will need support in order to know what to do and what not to do. This short story will help teach children about their own behaviours and how they affect others. About recognising other people’s feelings and how to respon
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Social Skills - A BUNDLE OF STORIES for Autism/Special Needs
High School Short Story Unit
This is a short story unit that I’ve used with 10th graders but it would work well with grades 9-12. Stories included in this unit are:
“Thank You Ma’am"
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”
“The Story of an Hour”
“The Necklace”
Included in this unit plan are:
Eight Lesson Plans
Copies of the stories
Characterization Handout
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Group Work Assignment
“The Story of an Hour" Study Guide Questions
“The Necklace” Study Guide Questions
“Thank You, Ma’am” by Langs
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9th - 12th
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Fall of the House of Usher Guided Reading Worksheet Crossword & Wordsearch
This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 47 questions (with answer key), crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. All puzzles use key vocabulary words from the story.
Check out the free preview I am offering. It contains the first 10 questions (with answer key) of the 47 question worksheet. You can also see the puzzles clearly in the thumbnails to your left.
If you don't have the fu
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9th - 12th
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Adapted Dinosaur Book! Great for Children with Autism!
Do your kids love dinosaurs as much as mine? I made this adapted book for some of my students who love dinosaurs. This is a great way to involve children in a literacy activity and get them involved in reading in a motivating way!This is a simple 8 page book that comes with a matching picture for each page. As you are reading the book, the child can match the picture. This is great for learners who need something to do with their hands! This packet also comes with a book cover and directions on
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PreK - 2nd
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4th Grade Wonders 2020 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 4th grade 2020 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 4th grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. T
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4th
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Activities and Handouts for "Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes
"Thank You Ma'am" by Langston Hughes is a wonderful short story that teaches an important lesson.
Items included in this unit:
✥ Two PowerPoint Lesson Plans (13 slides)
✥ Study Guide Questions and Answers
✥ Characterization Handout (Describes different types of characterization)
✥ Conflicts and Characterization Handout
There are 5 pages in MS Word and 13 slides in MS PowerPoint. All the documents are editable for your convenience.
Please download the preview. If you have any questions feel
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School English Language Arts Bundle
3rd Grade Wonders 2020 Weekly Reading Worksheets Bundle - Print and Digital
Are you short on the time to practice the Wonders weekly skills or to assess for the week? These weekly reading worksheets are the perfect companion to the Wonders 3rd grade 2020 Reading Program to save you time in your jampacked day. These worksheets cover the same skills as the Wonders program each week: Essential Question, Comprehension Strategy, Comprehension Skill, Genre, and Vocabulary Skill. These Wonders 3rd grade worksheets can be used as review, homework, or even as a weekly quiz. T
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3rd
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Parables of Jesus Bible Lessons & Sunday School Unit for Preschool Bible Study
This Sunday School unit includes Bible lessons on the parables of Jesus. It's perfect for the Christian school teacher or church volunteer! Each lesson is crafted to last about 45 minutes for ages 3-5 and can be extended for age 6 easily!WHAT BIBLE STORIES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PARABLES BIBLE UNIT?The lost sheepThe lost coinThe prodigal sonThe farmer sows his seedThe wise man and the foolish manINCLUDED IN THESE PARABLES BIBLE LESSONS5 detailed 45 minute lesson plans including exploration stati
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PreK - 1st
Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away- Social Story
Do you have a student who always burps, passes gas or picks their nose? If yes, this story is perfect for them! Whether they do it on purpose or just don't know proper etiquette, "Boogers, Farts, and Burps Keep Friends Away" teaches the appropriate choices to make when mother nature hits, and it explains how one's actions affect whether someone will want to be their friend or not.The Spanish version is available here.NOTE: This story is part of a bundle. If you are interested in visuals, task ca
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Friendship- Social Story Bundle (set 1)
Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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BUNDLE: 50 Sequencing 4 Pictures, speech therapy, autism, special education,ABA
What is this? Students need to arrange a series of picture cards into the logical order to create the story from beginning to end. Activity Suggestions: 1. Free Play First, you give the child the cards in a random pile.Then you allow them to arrange the cards in the correct order. 2. Memory Play First, you read the child a simple story.After that, you ask the child to arrange the cards in the same order as in the story. ******* How To Follow My Store ******* Click the green star beside my name a
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PreK - 5th
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