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Middle school literature thematic unit plan pdfs under $5
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activity Pack
'Twas the day before Christmas break and you need something else to do.... There are several activities included in this packet that you can use in your study of the famous poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit from St. Nicholas, by Clement C. Moore. Included are 2 versions of the poem. The first is written using numbered lines. This could be used for partner reading, fluency, or as a way of directing students to particular lines while choral reading or discussing the po
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Christmas ELA Writing and Short Story Bundle
Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Fairy Tales/Fractured Fairy Tales Unit - The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
This unit of study focuses on fairy tales and fractured fairy tales, and includes versatile resources that can be used with any fairy tale or fractured fairy tale. The unit covers nine different reading comprehension skills, and has BONUS activities and projects! Included in the unit:
*12+ chart toppers that correspond with activity sheets to create anchor charts to display in the classroom;
*Activity sheet to activate prior knowledge of fairy tales;
*Activity sheets for nine different reading
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Of Mice and Men - Final Unit Test
A comprehensive 100-point final test to be used after completing a literature unit on Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
This assessment includes sections on conflict, characterization, plot, vocabulary, quotations, and includes an essay where students choose what they would like to write about from a list of three essay choices. An answer key is provided.
A great test to let you know if your students have really mastered all that you have been teaching them throughout the unit.
This activity is
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6th - 12th
A Bear Named Trouble Chapter Quiz, Study Guide, & Test Pack
There is one quiz per chapter (Chapters 1-12). Chapters 13, 14, and Epilogue is together as one quiz. A whole novel test is also included with a study guide to give ahead of time. 52 pages of great questions:
-multiple choice
-compare/contrast
-context clues
-vocabulary
-inferencing
-true/false
-fill in the blank
-opinionated questions
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Storm Runners by Roland Smith - Novel Unit
Storm Runners by Roland Smith is a high interest novel for students, including reluctant readers. (Once they are hooked, they can continue reading books 2 and 3!) It is an excellent companion to a science unit on hurricanes or other natural disasters.
This unit includes 29 pages of resources including vocabulary cards, multiple choice comprehension questions, and discussion questions.
Enjoy!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Introduction to Greek Myths and Greek Gods
This product is a great way to introduce Greek myths, gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes to
your class. These can be a stand alone unit or be the intro for a study of Greek myths, any books in the Rick Riordan series, or other books based on Greek mythology.
There are activities to focus on the Greek idea of the creation of the world, the 14 major gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon, and popular Greek creatures, monsters, and heroes.
The product can be done in its entirety or
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Theme and Central Message in Literature (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Literacy Standards for Theme and Central Message.Grade 1 RL 1.2 Retell stories and tell about their central messageGrade 2 RL 2.2 Recount stories and determine their central messageGrade 3-RL 3.9 Compare and contrast themes of storiesGrade 4-RL 4.2 Determine the theme of a storyGrade 5-RL 5.2 Determine a theme of a story using details from the textGrade 6-RL 6.2 Determine a theme in the text and how it is conveyed through particular detailsPicture books (mento
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Harry Potter Themed Writing Paper
This product is perfect for a Harry Potter Reading Unit or those Harry Potter fanatics in your classroom! It includes 5 chevron, Potter-inspired thematic papers with character clip art!
Your kids will love, LOVE these papers!
Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Carl Sandburg: Author Study and Poetry Analysis Unit
Carl Sandburg is said to have written in the language of the people, making him one of the easier poets to teach to upper elementary and middle school students. This unit of study is to help you teach about one of America's best known authors by providing select poems, analysis forms and a guided discussion outline for one of Sandburg's longer poems. These poems fit with any poetry curriculum that you may use.
You will find 5 poems written by Sandburg in this unit. Each poem includes its o
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner Questions and Activities
Updated - I have redone this unit to make it look more professional. Content is the same but it is layed out better:)
This is a 22 page unit for Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner. It includes both literal and inferential questions for each of the chapters, 3 activities to do when finished reading, and a cover page.
This is an excellent book for students to read or for the teacher to read out loud. Students enjoy seeing the movie after reading it and comparing it to the novel.
Always one of
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2nd - 6th
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Mythology Lesson - Daedalus and Icarus - Fly as High as the Sun
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.
"Fly as high as the sun!"
-Flight of Icarus by Iron Maiden
This simple lesson guide brought to you by Wake Up Sunshine brings to life the mythological story of Icarus. While we're often encouraged to strive for our hopes and dreams, or to reach for the stars . . . h
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Emily Dickinson Poetry
Thanks for stopping by to look through my Emily Dickinson Author Study and Poem Analysis Packet. So many students (and teachers) shy away from poetry, because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, this packet is designed to help teachers teach and students understand. You will find a short bio on Emily Dickinson. Knowing the story behind the poet’s life will help students understand the purpose and tone. Also included are 5 poems written by Emily Dickinson. These poems are intended for
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Famous Poets Analysis Bundle: Frost, Dickinson, Sandburg, & Stevenson
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
ELA Common Core - Story Plot- Literary Elements- Board Game Unit
This unit is designed to be used with any fictional books in a large group or guided reading format. It can also be used as a project- based or self-directed learning unit and can be adapted to multiple age groups 3rd-7th. Use this packet with guided reading books, basal stories, independent reading books or a novel study. After being introduced to the narrative elements, students can use their knowledge of the different elements to turn their stories into a board game.
This unit includes:
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Wait 'Til Helen Comes Book Study
This is a novel study for "Wait Til Helen Comes". This 13 page student packet is ready to PRINT AND USE and is full of comprehension questions that are aligned to the skills required by the common core. It is a great resource for whole class, or small group work, or a combination of both! My students really love this book and I think yours will too!
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan Questions and Test
This unit includes questions for each chapter of Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan and a final book test. Questions are both literal and inferential.
Mrs. R.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Charlie Brown Christmas Study Guide-Common Core Aligned for Middle School
This product is ready to print and use today! In those hectic days before Christmas break, it's always nice to have a movie day...but of course you don't want to lose instructional time. This study guide is here to save the day!
Questions align with the 7th grade Common Core standards for reading literature (but due to the spiraling nature of the standards, it works well for grades 6-8). All questions are short-response, so students must think critically. Questions relate to conflict, recurring
Grades:
6th - 8th
Esperanza Rising Novel Unit Student Activities
Identifying the theme of a story can be challenging. It requires students to distinguish main ideas and extend the idea to their own world. All items below are included in this Theme Study Unit for Esperanza Rising. My district encourages that children create most of the thinking pieces, however I have included templates. Photos of how I use these Theme Units in my classroom are on the last page. I hope that you and your students enjoy this beautiful story. This unit includes:
•Compare and C
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4th - 6th
Flowers for Algernon Vocabulary
This product includes a 20-word vocabulary list, a vocabulary activity, and a vocabulary quiz with answer key for the work "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes.
This would be a great addition to my other products, the "Flowers for Algernon" Pre-Reading Guide and the "Flowers for Algernon" Study Guide Questions. Or, you can purchase the whole bundle!
Flowers for Algernon Unit Bundle
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5th - 10th
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Runt- Novel Study - Guided Reading Level R- LLI Gold 121-124
Comprehension question packet to use alongside LLI Gold System book, Runt by Marion Dane Bauer. Skills include; summarizing, sequencing, predictions, explaining quotes, using evidence, multiple choice questions, and short response questions. Guided Reading Level R*Answer Key Included
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4th - 6th
Hatchet Novel Study, Survival Unit Study, Activity Guide, Teaching Unit
While the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen was not written as a how-to survival guide, it is a great fictional novel to use as the backbone of a survival unit study. The book is 19 chapters long, and for each chapter I have provided two different survival themes and activities to explore. Throughout the 38 activities, students will explore survival topics such as food, water, shelter, fire, herbal medicine, first aid, physical fitness, and mindset. There are also some STEM activities included that
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Survival Homeschool Unit Study, Writing Prompts and Hatchet Novel Guide
Types of Conflict in Literature (Mentor Texts)
Picture books (mentor texts) are great ways to teach reading! In this product you will be able to read authentic engaging texts to your students to teach the concept of conflict in literature. Kids of all ages love picture books. It is a great way to keep students engaged while you teach conflict. I have picked 21 of my favorite picture books that showcase conflict.With each story that you read aloud to your class, there is a conflict page for the students to fill out. The students determine the
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Wonder Novel Study & Student Engagement Journal
There is always Room 4 Engagement with this fun and thought provoking thematic unit on the novel Wonder by RJ Palacio.
Read-a-Louds are living, breathing entities. They evolve with each class that they are read to. Not every piece will work for every class, every year. Pick and choose what works best for you and your students.
This story touches on so many themes. With bullying being a major concern, Wonder could not be more applicable to the lives of young people.
With this Novel Unit yo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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