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8th grade reading thematic unit plans for Google Apps
The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Unit - Digital Print Bundle
The Outsiders Unit Plan Digital Print Bundle includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, PowerPoint presentations, digital and print assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive activities. This is a BUNDLE of my print and digital versions of The Outsiders Unit
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7th - 10th
The Giver Unit Plan - Lois Lowry Novel Study Reading Unit Digital Print Bundle
The Giver Unit Plan Digital Print Bundle includes everything you need to teach The Giver by Lois Lowry. With more than 340 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, PowerPoint presentations, digital and print assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive activities.This is a BUNDLE of my print and digital versions of The Giver Unit Plan. Click the
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7th - 10th
The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version
The Outsiders Unit Plan Digital Version includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 Google Slides, Forms, and Docs, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, self-grading quizzes, video journals, and interactive digital activities. This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with distan
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7th - 10th
Middle School Mythology Unit - Distance Learning Compatible
This 50-page unit is designed to teach middle school students about the purposes, elements, and characteristics of mythology. Lessons center around:1. Pourquoi Tales - Myths to explain why things are the way they are2. Myths to explain natural phenomena3. Origin Stories - Myths to explain the creation of the world4. Greek Mythology - The Olympian GodsUPDATED: Now includes a Google Slides version that can be used with distance learning.The unit includes:- a unit overview of suggested topics and
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6th - 9th
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Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Print Bundle
Holes Unit Plan Digital and Print Bundle includes everything you need to teach Holes by Louis Sachar. With more than 240+ print-ready and digital slides and pages of resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching Google Slides and PowerPoiint presentation slides, print-ready and digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities.This is a BUNDLE of my print and digital versions of the Holes Unit Plan. Click the links
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6th - 9th
End of Novel Book Report Project for ANY Novel
This resource is the perfect conclusion to your novel studies, book clubs, literature circles, read alouds….you name it! It is low-prep and works for ANY novel! Use it every year, all year long. There are TWO versions of choice boards included. One board is appropriate for individual projects and one for group projects. You will just print the version right for you. Once your students complete their projects, print and use the teacher rubric. For your convenience there is ONE generic rubric for
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Animal Friends Book Club Bundle for upper elementary and middles
Halloween Middle School ELA Activities Bundle | Figurative Langauge Mood Tone
Teaching and reviewing middle school ELA concepts through these Halloween-themed printables and digital resource bundles has never been easier or more engaging. This two-volume resource includes 10 different ELA Halloween activities for reviewing figurative language, rhetoric, horror/suspense novels, and mood and tone. Here's what you'll get:Two Halloween Word Search (Color/Black and White Options) Two Halloween Figurative Language Review Activity (Color/Black and White Options) Two Halloween F
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6th - 8th
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version
Hatchet Digital Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. With more than 200 slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, ready-to-share digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, self-grading quizzes, and interactive, digital class activities. You will have everything you need to make your students fall in love with Hatchet! This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete a
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6th - 9th
Valentine's Day Middle School ELA Rhetoric Figurative Language and Theme Bundle
Teaching and reviewing middle school ELA concepts through this two-volume bundle of Valentine's Day-themed printables and digital resources has never been easier or more engaging. This Two-Volume bundle includes ten ELA Valentine's Day Activities for reviewing figurative language, analyzing rhetoric, picking love story novels, and analyzing the theme of famous love songs. This bundle of resources is perfect for middle school ELA teachers who teach more than one grade of ELA. You can pick a volum
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6th - 8th
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Unit Plan - Novel Study Digital Print Bundle
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Unit Plan - Novel Study Digital Print Bundle: This unit includes everything you need to teach To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. With more than 340 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google Slides, PowerPoint presentation slides, print and digital assignments, historical context, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive and d
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Version
Holes Digital Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Holes by Louis Sachar. With more than 240+ slides there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, ready-to-share digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and class activities.This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, remote teaching, Google Classroom, or for o
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6th - 9th
Freak the Mighty Unit Plan - Rodman Philbrick Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital
Freak the Mighty Digital Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. With more than 200+ slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, interactive class activities, and more!This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with distance learning, 1:1 classrooms, remote t
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5th - 8th
Holidays and Christmas Around The World Activities HUGE BUNDLE
December is here and we are all feeling a little burnt out. Want to keep your students engaged and learning during December? You'll love this diverse resource that is PRINT AND DIGITAL. This unit is a great way to integrate reading, language arts, writing, social studies, languages, and art. You and your class will have a BLAST!Take your students on a winter holiday celebration throughout the world! Students will create a journal suitcase of the countries they "visit" during the winter holidays,
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2nd - 8th
Hero's Journey Unit - Bell Ringers, ELA Paired Reading Packet, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to pair the novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan or other hero's journey themed novels with meaningful texts, bell ringers and writing prompts? Is one of your goals to offer a solid unit that explores the theme of heroes and heroism in literature and personal life? Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) with paired texts (article, poem, short story) and inspiring writing prom
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6th - 8th
Holocaust Unit - Paired Reading for Night, Prisoner B-3087, Diary of Anne Frank
Do you want to be the best teacher? Is one of your goals to offer a solid Holocaust unit that explores the themes of survival and sufferings in literature and personal life? Would you like to pair the novels Night by Elie Wiesel, Prisoner B-3087 by Alan Gratz, The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank or other Holocaust novels with meaningful texts, bell ringers and writing prompts?Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned Holocaust activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) w
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6th - 8th
Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan - Complete Digital Drama Unit Shakespeare's Play
Romeo and Juliet Digital Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. With more than 430+ slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital drama unit includes eye-catching Google slides, digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, self-grading quizzes, video journals, interactive digital activities, and much more!This is a Google-compatible activity, and students complete all the work on the computer. This works well with dis
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month Unit - ELA Paired Reading Activity Packet, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to celebrate the Black History Month with meaningful texts, bell ringers and writing prompts? Is one of your goals to offer a solid unit that explores the life, beliefs and history of amazing black people? Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) with paired texts (article, poem, short story) and inspiring writing prompts and bell ringers?If you found something that gave you all the
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6th - 8th
Refugee by Alan Gratz Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit Digital Print Bundle
Refugee Unit Plan Digital Print Bundle: This unit includes everything you need to teach Refugee by Alan Gratz. With more than 460 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google Slides, PowerPoint presentation slides, print and digital assignments, historical context, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive and digital class activities. This is a BUNDLE of my print
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6th - 9th
Identity Unit, Bell Ringers, ELA Paired Reading Activity Packet, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to help your students in exploring identity in middle school? Is one of your goals to offer complex standards aligned activities (print and digital) with paired reading (article, poem, short story) and inspiring writing prompts exploring the theme of personal identity? Would you be interested in a catchy identity unit designed for middle school students? If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with
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6th - 8th
Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods Pack(Middle School)- Distance Learning Compatible
This is included in my larger Middle School Mythology Unit. UPDATED: Now includes a Google Slides version for distance learning.Included in this pack:-Origin of Gods and Titans myth - with comprehension questions (with answer key)-5 pages of information on all 14 Olympian Gods-Graphic Organizer to keep track of names, symbols, and other information of all gods (with answer key)-Olympian Gods biopoem assignment with example-Invent an Olympian Project - 3 Project Choices each with marking rubric a
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6th - 8th
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Middle School ELA Halloween Activities Volume Two | Mood and Tone
Teaching and reviewing middle school ELA concepts through these Halloween-themed printables and digital resources has never been easier or more engaging. This Volume Two resource includes five different ELA Halloween activities for reviewing figurative language, rhetoric, horror/suspense novels, and mood and tone. Here's what you'll get:Halloween Word Search (Color/Black and White Options) Halloween Figurative Language Review Activity (Color/Black and White Options) Halloween Figurative Languag
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6th - 8th
Summer Unit - Summer School ELA Paired Reading Activities, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to pair the summer themed novels with meaningful texts, bell ringers and writing prompts? Is one of your goals to offer a solid unit that explores summertime from multiple points of view?Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) with paired texts (article, poem, short story) and inspiring writing prompts and bell ringers?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would
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6th - 8th
Freak the Mighty Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit - Digital Print Bundle
Freak the Mighty Digital and Print Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. With more than 210+ print-ready and digital slides and pages of resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print and digital assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, interactive class activities, and more!This is a BUNDLE of my print and digital versions of the Freak the Mighty Unit Plan. Click the links
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5th - 8th
1984 by George Orwell, Unit Plan, Novel Study, Bundle Discussion Questions Theme
Want to bring more FUN and ENGAGEMENT to your novel study for George Orwell's 1984? This 1984 Unit Plan bundle is for teachers looking to bring more engagement into their classrooms while also increasing student investment in the novel throughout the ENTIRE reading of the novel. I created this 1984 unit plan because my students were quickly losing interest in reading 1984 and I needed activities that would actually inspire my students to keep reading and continue making meaningful connections t
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8th - 12th
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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