Halloween ELA test prep thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts

9th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR

Created by

Plans with Purpose

Looking for everything you need to teach 9th Grade ELA for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 547 pages and 590 slides includes: 5 Color-Coded Unit Plans with Tables of Contents, Big Ideas, Essential Questions, and Common Core Standards-Aligned Unit Projects495 pages of Daily Lesson Plans for the FULL Year (42 weeks) in Hook/Teach/Model/Practice/Apply format with Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Vocabulary in Context, Reading Comprehension Quizzes with Answe

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

Grimm's Fairy Scary Tales Booklet (Original)

Created by

April Simpson

An assortment of activities to be used when teaching Grimm's original fairy tales. Can be used in British Literature. My seniors loved it! There was comparing and contrasting of Disney versions to the originals, studying articles based off of the psychological issue " The Cinderella Effect", teaching their assigned fairy tales, text dependent questions, reading/comprehension, writing their own fairy tale, and even critical thinking skills on the book plate "Aschenputtal". While the nonfictional

Subjects:

Arts & Music, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

12th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Writing

Scary Story Writing Unit

Created by

Stephanie Madison

This scary story unit is perfect for fall. Below, you will find the breakdown of what I present each day during the mini-lesson of our writer’s workshop time as well as some examples to help get the students inspired to write. Please check my blog, applesofyoureye.blogspot.com for additional information about the Writer’s Workshop model. I have some students who do not celebrate Halloween, are not allowed to write/read/talk about pretend creatures, or who just don’t like to write about scary t

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR

Created by

Plans with Purpose

Looking for everything you need to teach 8th Grade ELA for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 1,099 pages and slides in total includes: 352 pages of Daily Lesson Plans for the FULL YEAR (42 weeks) in Hook/Teach/Model/Practice/Apply format with Prior Knowledge Connections, Differentiation by Style and Level, Clear Objectives, highlighted Blooms verbs, Engaging Bell-Ringers, Relevant and World-Connected Journal Writes, Explicit Directions for Activities, Work

Subjects:

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

The Moon STEM Science Close Reading Analysis

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ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Science

Included in the STEM-related series are fiction and nonfiction stories and poems that explore different sciences and inspire students to discover a love of or talent for many other opportunities in science-related topics. This excerpt includes "The Moon."Connecting Science and ELA can be an essential element for the classroom. Understanding sciences includes reading, but like many varied careers, researching advancements in a job is required and needed. Other STEM related activities to try:Moun

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

ELA Test Prep, Literature

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.5.3

, RI.5.4

, RI.5.5

, RI.5.7

...

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Lord of the Flies Full Text Unit Test

Created by

Tests That Challenge

This Lord of The Flies Unit test contains 62 questions, and it was given at the pre-ap level. It contains a matching section that covers symbolism, and multiple choice questions. Many of the questions deal with the characters and plot, but the last section covers literary terms found in the novel. A study guide that correlates closely is also available.

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Thematic Unit Plans

Mega Writing & Grammar Bundle

Created by

Simplicity Resources

Individual, pair, and class activities for:persuasive writing about a fast food chain's best hamburger (with follow-up activities: comprehension questions, paragraph structure, paraphrasing in own words, synonyms, cloze exercise, edit the mistakes) free writingexpressing opinionessay transitionspunctuationThe Turtle & the HareCinderellasubject-verb agreementtime prepositionsgerunds & infinitivesadjective orderadjective prefixesadjectives for people vs situations (bored/boring)comparative

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

The Raven by Poe Close Reading Analysis grades 4-6

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Halloween

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe for grades 4-6 and teteach in middle school and high school. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts also by Poe or other horror themed poems or song lyrics like "Monster Mash" or "Purple People Eater, as

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Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

...

AIR ELA Practice Test #2:Is College Worth It? (Reading and Writing)

Created by

Literature Lifesavers

"Thought provoking article that generated discussion and argument in student writing." Alison S. This product is a SECOND practice test for the AIR ELA grades 9-10. (My first practice test for the AIR ELA is also available for purchase). It includes teacher notes, links to nonfiction articles on the same topic, 14 objective questions analyzing and comparing the two articles, and an argumentative writing prompt. The questions were modeled after what has been released as sample items for the AIR

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep

Grades:

9th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Classic Poems to Teach Specific Themes and the Paired-Texts to go with them

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Poetry

Have you searched and searched for poetry to match the theme you are teaching? Unit planned? Check out the lists of poems, quotes, short stories, songs, articles, novellas, novels, and excerpts that can be used to pair with the themes below. Check out the other lists available in the store as well. Cross-curricular and great for test prep. In person on online teaching. The lists included in this pack Back to School, New Beginnings, Perseverance, and How Sports Inspire Us. Check out some of the p

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Grades:

3rd - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

, RL.8.5

...

The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe Close Reading Poetry Analysis

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts with surprise endings such as other poems by Poe as well as short stories like, "Harrison Bergeron", "The Cold Equations", "The Lottery", or "Button, Button". "Lat

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Grades:

2nd - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

, RL.3.6

...

HALLOWEEN! (FUN PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES, READING, WRITING, 64 PAGES)

Created by

J MASON EMERSON

This has a Halloween reader, bilingual thus helping both regular English students but also ESL or ELL students of Spanish backgrounds; "10 Questions About Halloween" tied to the preceding reader" so that the learning pack has reading, writing and fun; Halloween Word Searches (4); Halloween Guided Composition which helps teach structuring; Art-And-Craft-Ideas ideas, Halloween Poetry, Halloween Song, Halloween-themed Math (e.g.: how many are 2+2 witches?), General Spooky Math Problems,

Subjects:

Halloween, Reading

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Twas the Night Before Christmas Close Reading Poetry Analysis

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading, ELA Test Prep

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" or the actual title, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry. This poem covers figurative language and word choice in detail for a younger audience or review for older with defined, detailed steps to help th

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Grades:

2nd - 10th

Types:

Career and Technical Education, Halloween, Life Skills

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

, RL.4.7

...

Career Day Letter to Volunteers

Created by

Amanda Peavy

This is a letter I send asking for volunteers to speak at our "Career Day." It includes a letter to send to every parent to begin with and then one to send later to the parents who do volunteer. There is also a questionnaire for the quest speakers to fill out to prepare them. Every October we talk about careers and community helpers. On "Career Day" students get to dress up as the career they would choose as an adult.

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Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts, For Parents

The Mousetrap Act 2, Scene 1 Excerpt 3 Close Reading Drama Analysis

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Close Reading, Drama, ELA Test Prep

This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt explores the scene where Sargeant Trotter is asking each person present where they were when Mrs. Boyle was murdered. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays, novels, as well as other short stories with a mystery to solve such as "Strange Jest" by Agatha Christie. This

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

, RL.8.6

...

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Close read using thematically linked poems

Created by

ELAwithMrsB

A close-read lesson using thematically connected poems "Incident" and "Ku Klux". Lesson includes poems and side-by-side guided questions as well as open answered questions. This lesson allows students to make claims about the poetic elements and ideas in the poems while linking it all back to the novel. Can be used alone or in conjunction with the award winning novel.

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Foul Shot by Hoey Close Reading Poetry Analysis

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Poetry

Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Foul Shot" by Edwin A. Hoey that includes: Teacher Directions for Elementary Teachers, Online and printable version Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry. Poetry for boys is essential in the early grades so finding poetry that appeals to them is essential in itself. This poem covers figurati

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Grades:

2nd - 7th

Types:

A Night to Remember by Walter Lord Quiz Chapter 8-10

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ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature

This is a quiz for chapters 8-10 of the novel "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord about the historical sinking of the Titanic.The novel pairs well with theanalysis of other documents about the sinking of the "unsinkable" Titanic.Great for close reading virtual learning/distance learning where the student can take it to a higher level using the text. If you are looking for great test practice for virtual learners, check out the rest of Teach Well ELA's close reading activities.Check out other it

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Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.8.1

, RI.8.3

, RI.8.4

, RI.8.10

, RH.6-8.3

...

Lord of the Flies Thematic Unit Close Reading Analysis

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Lord of the Flies by William Golding thematic unit close reading analysis unit including chapter excerpts and figurative language analysis focal points.

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

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The Mousetrap Act 1, Scene 2 Excerpt 2 Close Reading Drama Analysis

Created by

Close Reading, Drama, ELA Test Prep

This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt explores the scene where Sargeant Trotter enters the play on skis and appears at the window, then starts asking questions to each. This scene is the first part of the play where all seven characters are officially on the stage. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays,

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.6

...

Night Excerpt Beg. of Ch. 2 by Elie Wiesel Close Reading Analysis for students

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Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts

This activity examines an excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 2 of the novella "Night" by Elie Wiesel. Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of chapter 2 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, citing text evidence, internal and external conflict, plot analysis, suspense, inference, and drawing conclusions. Check out the other

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS: