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Middle school literature thematic unit plans for Google Apps under $5
Thank You, Ma'am Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for Grades 7-10
Wondering what to do for Thanksgiving in the middle school and high school ELA classroom? Thank You Narratives is the perfect mini unit that gives students the opportunity to show gratitude to people who have made an impact on their lives. Students read the mentor text "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. After a close read and careful analysis, they brainstorm their own Thank You Narrative using the provided brainstorming slides and plot line. Students draft their narratives, then use the pro
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7th - 10th
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Literary Elements Cumulative Test for Google Drive™ Middle or High School
This 46-question multiple choice literary elements test for Google Drive™ is a comprehensive assessment that you can use for ease of grading at the beginning or end of a unit on reading literature! It works well as a diagnostic test before starting a major unit in which you will teach these elements. You could give it again at the end to see how much students improved!This test will work with a range of grade levels, mostly 7-12, depending on the elements you teach. The following sections appear
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7th - 9th
Murder on the Orient Express Detective's Notebook
A digital, interactive detective notebook to use while reading Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Includes 50 vocabulary words, clues/red herring collection sheet, suspect tracking sheet, and train blueprint for students to label with passengers.
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6th - 12th
Pinocchio Unit Test for Distance Learning
This test is designed for Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio at an upper elementary level. Simply download the preview to see if the questions fit your novel study. **Update June 2021: This product is now ready to use in Google Classroom™! Your download will include a link and directions for assigning it to your class.**There are 40 matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. The answer key is also included at the end of this document.***********************************************************
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Pinocchio Novel Study BUNDLE with discussion guide, journals, test
The Odyssey Greek Mythology Supplementary Video Links and Viewing Guide
I’ve curated a group of 12 links for videos that I use when teaching The Odyssey or a mythology unit. This collection will increase engagement, generate literary analysis, and increase comprehension. Video clips differentiate your curriculum and target different learners. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experience and use this selection in your unit. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.I begin my Odyssey unit wi
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8th - 12th
Outsiders PreRead Gallery Walk: Discussing Stereotypes (ELA,Novel,S.E. Hinton)
Outsiders PreRead Gallery Walk: Discussing Stereotypes (ELA,Novel,S.E. Hinton)This Outsiders by S.E.Hinton activity is a great pre-read activity to use before beginning the novel. It allows students to learn what a stereotype is and learn how not to stereotype. Although students are able to develop their own opinions, the overall lesson is that you never know who you might have something in common with and getting to know someone is the best way not to stereotype people. This activity present
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6th - 8th
Julius Caesar grammar warm-ups
This is a Google slide show full of grammar that relates to The Tragedy of Julius Ceasar. This is useful in preparing students for Milestones/ EOCs. Also included are memes and songs related to Caesar.
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8th - 12th
E2E 90-Minute Short Story Lesson Plan "The Wish" (Roald Dahl) TURNKEY SUB PLANS!
Serve up a bite-size tale of suspense with Roald Dahl's short story, "The Wish!"ONE DOCUMENT for each text connects students to reading, writing, and comprehension– which means less juggling of documents and postings for YOU! JUST PUSH OUT ONE THING! The step-by-step process, single document, and introductory notes mean you can go into the lesson ICE COLD and still successfully lead the students through with NO PREP, making this resource excellent for sub plans.Easy to customize. Add, delete, or
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7th - 12th
Escritura creativa: poesía. Teoría y práctica
Con el contenido de este archivo podrás trabajar la poesía con tus alumnos/as a través de las siguientes actividades:Iniciamos el tema: Explicamos lo que es la lírica y la rima, tanto asonante como consonante. Usa el juego que sepropone para que los alumnos integren el conceptode rima.Rima, métrica, estrofas, poemas: Analizamos la métrica y las reglas para medir versos. Puedes encontrardiferentes actividades para afianzar. Hay varias actividades para analizar estrofas y poemas.Escritura crea
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4th - 6th
E2E 90-Minute Short Story Lesson Plan "Prize of Peril"--TURNKEY SUB PLANS!
Grab students’ attention and point out social problems by engaging students in a 90-minute analysis of Robert Sheckley’s short story, Prize of Peril (1960). This scathing commentary on human callousness, cruelty for the sake of entertainment, and the desperation brought about by social inequality was prophetic in its accuracy. The story is fast-paced and easy to read while still serving as an excellent springboard for discussion. A great supplemental or lead-in text for dystopian novels such as
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7th - 12th
E2E 90-Minute Short Story Lesson Plan "The Lottery"--TURNKEY SUB PLANS!
Grab students’ attention and teach a valuable life lesson about the importance of understanding our traditions---and why it's important to be a critical thinker---using Shirley Jackson's short story masterpiece, The Lottery. A great supplemental or lead-in text for dystopian novels such as 1984, Fahrenheit 451, or Brave New World.ONE DOCUMENT for each text connects students to reading, writing, and comprehension– which means less juggling of documents and postings for YOU! JUST PUSH OUT ONE THI
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7th - 12th
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London: Story or Movie?
This unit comes with lesson plans (8-9 days at 50/min a day) and student materials. Students will read the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and watch the movie version. They will utilize the following cognitive skills:Theme/central ideaComparing/contrastingMaking connections and inferencesArgumentative claimSelection of evidenceNorms/active listeningActivities/assignments included:Book vs. Movie brainstormWords to Songs to Videos activityReading journalsStory vs. Film Compare/Contras
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7th - 12th
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)
A Long Walk To Water (Author's Notes) Review + ACTIVITY (Final Poster Project)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - Author’s Notes and Why We Walk (information about fundraising)Day 2 - TED TALK: Just Keep Walking Day 3 - Activity 9: A Long Walk To Water Final Poster ProjectDay 4 - Activity 9: Poster Pr
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)
Long Walk To Water (Ch. 11 - 14) Review + ACTIVITY (Map Study; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 11&12Day 2 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 13&14Day 3 - Lit Circle: Session 4 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 4 -Activity 6: Map StudyDirections to clas
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 7 & 8) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 7&8 Day 2 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDay 3 - Activity 4: Building A BoatDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Link to t
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 9 & 10) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 9&10Day 2 - Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDay 3 -Activity 5: One Step At A TimeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Lin
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 17&18) Review+ACTIVITY (Brothers In Hope; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activities (this activity can be 2 plus days)Day 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 17&18Day 2 - Activity 8: Brothers In HopeDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary ReviewAudio Li
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 15 & 16) Review + ACTIVITY(America, The Beautiful)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water - Read 15&16 Day 2 -Final Lit Circle: Session 5 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 7: America, The BeautifulDirections to classwork and homework e
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)
A Long Walk To Water (Ch. 5 & 6) Review + ACTIVITY (Hardships; interactive)Literature, Novel, ELA, Linda Sue Park, Digital, InteractiveThis Chapter Review is an excellent & engaging compliment to the novel, A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park.Each DIGITAL review includes:3-4 days of activitiesDay 1 - A Long Walk To Water -Read 5&6 Day 2 - Lit Circle: Session 3 or Whole Group: Guiding QuestionsDay 3 - Activity 3: HardshipsDirections to classwork and homework expectationsVocabulary
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6th - 8th
Also included in: A Long Walk To Water BUNDLE Chapter Reviews 1 - 18 + NINE (9) ACTIVITIES
Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report
The Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report is a valuable 35-page resource with Common Core standards, objectives, and learning targets, designed for teachers seeking to enrich their History or Language Arts classes. The project requires students in 6th to 9th grades to choose and read a historical fiction novel, conduct a comprehensive analysis of its characters, plot, and the author's craft, and subsequently share their insights with a small group of peers. Included is a genre study lesson
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6th - 9th
Also included in: A Bundle of Eleven Book Projects
Poverty Socratic Seminar Discussion for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time
This lesson focuses on building student skills in preparing for, participating in, using evidence, and building upon peer arguments in discussion. It also strengthens a student’s ability to find relevant evidence and synthesize multiple sources when making an argument. This resource includes:Do Now, personal connection questions for the income/poverty level of your hometown9 Ways the Cycle of Poverty Keeps One Poor (Sketchnotes) optional extension activity.6 non-fiction sources and excerpts from
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to The Harlem Renaissance
1 Week Unit Exploring the social, cultural, and historical significance of the Harlem Renaissance through digital and printable resources, including article analysis, online scavenger hunt, collaborative Google Slides project, and trivia questions.
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7th - 12th
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POV and Tone Analysis in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Lesson
This lesson focuses on building student skills in analyzing the author’s selection of point of view (compared to others) and analyzing the use of specific word choices on tone. This resource includes:Do Now, personal connection questions6 literal comprehension questions and answers from “Why Chicken Means so Much to Me”Graphic organizer for literary elements that develop tone and answer keyA choice of a diary entry or news report from the perspective of a different character with sentence frames
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7th - 12th
Mockingbird Chs. 3-4 Questions
Mockingbird chapters 3 and 4 questions with purple background. It includes "Do I know this?" questions as well as deeper questions. Great for a follow up to a discussion or for a reading check or quick quiz. Can be printed or used as a Google Doc.
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7th - 10th
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