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High school reading printables for Microsoft Word
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS QUIZ FOR EVERY CHAPTER WITH ANSWER KEY!
This is a compilation of quizzes for each chapter of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Each quiz is made up of 5 questions, plus one bonus question.
The questions can be used for reading comprehension, a study guide, class discussion, journal entry, etc.
There are four quizzes of each chapter on one page, so that you can easily print multiple quizzes at once.
The answer key can be found at the end of the document. It is surrounded by a black border for easy recognition.
I hope you find th
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6th - 12th
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The Holocaust - Reading Comprehension with Differentiated Activities
This literacy module, anchored by a 600 word outline of The Holocaust, consists of a number of activities designed to improve reading comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary, in addition to research and writing skills. It provides a useful introduction to texts set during this time, e.g. The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Once; and films Life is Beautiful, The Zookeeper's Wife, Jojo Rabbit etc... The pack consists of:1. The Holocaust - a factual reading text. 600 words detailing Hi
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7th - 10th
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Animal Farm Ultimate Unit Bundle
This Animal Farm Unit has everything needed to teach George Orwell's fairy story. You will have activities, assessments, and presentations for weeks of reading and teaching this story.Included are over 150 pages of activities, assessments, and explanations. Specifically in this Animal Farm unit:→ A pre-reading websearch (students will define 'euphemism,' types of government, etc.) → A propaganda Powerpoint and accompanying student note sheets. The first half of the power point covers 11 types of
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8th - 12th
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Folktale, Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Myths & Legends from Around the World
A packet of literature from around the world. Each one has a "Think About It" writing prompt except one which has a set of questions w/ answer key. There are 15 in total to share.This packet can be adapted for younger or older students/learners.Origins: Afghanistan, Thailand, Nepal, China, Indian, Greece, Minnesota, Maine, Alabama, and Inuit
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3rd - 9th
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Packet of Memoir Texts
Packet of 12 Memoir texts
*mentor texts to serve as models for your students as they write their own memoir
*short texts for enjoyment
*great to use with ELA test prep
~~Packet it ready to print and hand-out!~
Texts included:
Grandmama's Kitchen Table (Cynthia Rylant)
Not Enough Emily's (Jean Little)
When I Was Little (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Laughter (Sandra Cisneros)
Home (Michael J. Rosen)
Hairs (Sandra Cisneros)
Alone (Jacqueline Woodson)
Learning the Hard Way (Eloise Greenfield)
Mattie's Ride (
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2nd - 12th
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Percy Jackson "The Lightning Thief" Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
97 Picture Vocabulary Cards for the Read Aloud "The Lightning Thief" from the Percy Jackson series.Each card has a picture to demonstrate the word's meaning (great for ELL's/ESL classes, visual support)The back of each card contains a definition, and the page number/quote from the text where the word is found in the book.Ready to print as a .doc file. Formatted to print on Avery Labels - 6 labels per sheet, or can be printed on full sheet labels, or paper/cardstock.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers: Pre-Reading Activity Web Quest
This internet based pre-reading activity teaches students about the author, historical setting, the Juvenile Justice System, Legal Vocabulary, and the case of George Stinney Jr. It also includes an optional paragraph response. Suitable to leave for Supply Teachers. RUBRIC included for quick and easy marking. MS Word. Editable. It is a fun activity that students enjoy getting into. Don't forget to book the Computer Lab!
Check out my Monster Culminating Activities also!!!
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7th - 12th
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Tone and Mood: Warm-Up
** This product has been expanded on 12/21/2017!!!
Use this ready-to-copy warm-up to activate your students' brains as you teach them all about tone and mood. Contains four (instead of the original two) scenarios with accompanying questions and pictures. Answers are on the second page (originally, they were not provided). This is a great way to help students really understand the difference between tone and mood. These can be tricky concepts!
The original version of this document is inclu
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6th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis Student Handbook for AP Literature and Composition
Due to the price of quality AP Lit textbooks, I opted to take all the best parts of several and compose my own Student Handbook to use for the study of poetry in my classroom. Included here are 52 poems, each paired with AP level analytical questions. These poems and questions have been pulled from various AP textbooks, and have been neatly compiled into one document. Just post the document online, each student can print one out, and there you go-- INSTANT TEXTBOOK (that the students can take
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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"One Night in the Woods" Drama Class One Act Play Based on Fairy Tales
One Night in the Woods mashes five classic fairy tales with five popular television shows to create an entertaining one act play that works as a classroom or extracurricular project. It’s Cinderella as an episode of The Bachelor, Rapunzel as The Amazing Race, and Red Riding Hood as a breaking news story!The play can also be broken into five independent scenes, four of which work completely independently of the main script. Cast is variable from 4-16. Gender is 2 male and 2 female for four perfor
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6th - 12th
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Literacy Coaching Schedule
This is a Literacy Coaching Schedule, so I can document my tasks each day. This is helpful when you are completing your coaching log, reflecting on progress for the week, and when conferencing with administration.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Celebrate Dress Up Days Spirit Week Read Across America Flyer Letter
This is a Microsoft word document that can be easily edited to meet your classroom plans. Included are 15 of Dr. Seuss' most popular read-aloud titles. I've included a dress-up idea to match each book title, however you can edit that text (or rearrange the book images) to whatever you prefer! Have fun celebrating!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Essay Writing: Research Essay Mini Unit
Why keep asking the same essay questions and reading the same essay answers?! Here is a 5-Paragraph research assignment on any topic your students want! It's interesting, ready-to-print, and can also be edited to your needs if you'd like.Designed for diverse learning environments - students can complete it in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning at home.This Package Contains:- The Mini Research Essay Assignment (With Rubric)- A Research Sheet Template (for 3 d
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
"Detective Fiction": Six Sherlock Holmes Short Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
"Six Classic Sherlock Holmes Short Stories: A Study Guide" NOTE 1: This version does NOT include the text of the stories, which are available online. However, a version that DOES include the texts of the stories is also available on TPT.NOTE 2: Both versions were revised and expanded in 2022.The guide supports reflective reading of the texts.It contains a detailed, original introduction to the detective fiction genre and to the Sherlock Holmes canon followed by study guides to six popular Sherlo
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8th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Plot Components Quiz
Quiz your students over their knowledge of plot components with this Plot Components Quiz. Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 include 17 questions total. There are 7 multiple choice questions over the identification of plot elements plus an eighth question asking students to draw a plot line and label the components, selecting the five correct terms from a word bank of ten terms. There are 9 more multiple choice questions that relate to a reading passage. Pages 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are the answers! Th
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6th - 12th
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Poetry Complete Unit A (Grade 9)
This is a complete poetry unit (10-15 days) that includes well known poems, study questions, a test, a summative assignment with marking rubrics (writing a poem and/or analyzing a poem), and ANSWERS. I use it in grade 9, but it could be used in 10-11. Also have a look at Poetry Units B, C, and D. The units build on each other, but they also stand alone. The unit includes the poems "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall, "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost, "Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington R
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9th - 12th
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Elements of Fiction: Short Story Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer allows students to keep track of all the basic elements of fiction while reading a short story. It includes areas for students to take notes on plot, characters, setting, theme, conflicts, and point of view. It is very basic, but very helpful for students who have trouble keeping these elements straight during a short story unit.
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7th - 12th
Spanish Reader's Theater: Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs)
Reader's Theater is a great tool for building fluency in reading. As a bilingual educator I have found that Spanish reader's theater is a valuable tool to get Spanish language learners to practice their oral development. Although I have used these scripts in my First grade classroom, they would also work well for secondary Spanish classes.
The Three Little Pigs is easy to follow with its repetitive phrases and familiar storyline. This reader's theater is an excellent way for students who are l
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1st - 12th
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Table of Contents - Blank Template
FREE printable: Table of Contents*I print these out for my students to stick onto the first few pages of their interactive notebook. Enjoy! :)
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K - 10th
The Fault In Our Stars Test: Editable
The Fault In Our Stars: multi-format test. This test covers the entire novel by John Green. It has different formats to address different students. This test is completely editable so you can personalize it for your specific needs. Included in this test forThe Fault In Our Stars:✓ 40 multiple choice questions that cover comprehension (three possible answers for each question)✓ 10 short answer questions that cover literary terms (symbol, motif, characterization, point of view)✓ 10 matching questi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Fault In Our Stars Ultimate Unit Bundle
Chasing Lincoln's Killer - Complete set of 10 quizzes by chapter
Complete set of novel quizzes. Totally editable
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4th - 9th
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The Scarlet Ibis Multiple Choice Test and Key
This resource was created to be used with the short story, The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst. The multiple choice objective test targets the Common Core State Standards for Literature. The student test is ready to duplicate for classroom use and teacher key for the test is included. Other resources are also available for The Scarlet Ibis on my site including a Reading Guide for close reading, a Story Map for enhanced Comprehension, and writing prompt to increase writing skills.
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7th - 12th
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Cinderella Around The World - Small Group Reader's Theater
This package contains 9 Cinderella stories. The stories come from England, China, West Africa, Greece/Egypt, America (Native American), and Ireland. My name is Melanie Whitesides but my store name is Wonbyone. One of the things I am passionate about is Reader's Theater. It is a fun way for my students to improve on their fluency. In a world where reading is pushed so hard on students that many are losing their love of reading it is IMPORTANT to give them opportunities to read that are fun. Reade
Reader's Response Interactive Notebook (Google Doc Formatted / Microsoft Word)
This product is a 137 page Reader's Response Notebook that was created to be used with Google Docs (if you would like me to share the product with you, you will have to e-mail me). I want my students to use this reader's response notebook to actively think when they read and about their reading. This is also a place for them to keep track of their reading and books that they want to read. Also, this is a reference for them to refer to during the school year. If you purchase this product it c
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5th - 9th
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