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A Christmas Carol, Activity Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

Make A Christmas Carol part of your Christmas celebration! Fifty activities to choose from as you learn the valuable lessons from Charles Dickens’ masterpiece. Writing, recipes, drama, and more. 20+ pages.TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights reserved by

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Music, Literature

Grades:

Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$8.00

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The Grapes of Wrath, Literature Guide

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Here is everything you need to teach Steinbeck's difficult historical novel about the Joad family. I have included historical information about the dust bowl and the Great Depression in addition to chapter summaries, discussion questions, themes and

Subjects:

U.S. History, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Activity Guide

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Here is a perfect beginning or ending to a school year! This novel, based on the life of Nathaniel Bowditch, makes history come alive! Chapter summaries, discussion questions and more than 35 activities! "All hands on deck, mates!"TERMS OF USE

Subjects:

U.S. History, Literature, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.7.9

$15.00

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The Scarlet Pimpernel, literature guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

Not only is The Scarlet Pimpernel a thrilling and well-written story, the novel also creates a convincingly, realistic companion study for a history unit on the French Revolution! The guide includes notes on the French Revolution, chapter summaries,

Subjects:

Vocabulary, European History, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, RH.6-8.4

$18.00

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The 39 Steps, Literature Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

This 1915 espionage thriller tells the story of Richard Hannay whose quiet life suddenly takes a bizarre turn when a neighbor asks Richard to hide him until he can call for backup. The short novel is significant because it’s considered the first

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

$5.00

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The Canterbury Tales, a Journaling Unit

By Our Mrs Johnson

Your students will love studying The Canterbury Tales! This teaching guide with thorough notes is written as a companion for Geraldine McCaughrean’s very clean but accurate text. Students will be engaged in writing a journal while learning the

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula

$12.00

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The Hobbit Activity Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

This activity guide is a wonderful way to begin your school year and continue your summer of fun! There are more than fifty activities to choose from as you travel there and back again. Drama, writing, research and more for all ages. 80 pages.TERMS

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Drama, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities

$15.00

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Selected Short Stories by Ray Bradbury

By Our Mrs Johnson

Using The Vintage Bradbury collection, here are discussion questions and writing prompts for seven brilliant stories by Ray Bradbury. I have also included an interactive biography that focuses on his short story writing. Stories covered in this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

$5.00

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The Screwtape Letters, Literature Guide

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Since this is an epistolary novel, I have given this literature guide a focus on journal writing. See what I did there? The guide also contains discussion questions and an interactive biography of C. S. Lewis. 40 pages.TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights

Subjects:

Literature, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.6, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

$16.00

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Filling in the Holes: Short Written Assignments based on the novel, Holes

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Here are a number of worksheets for all of the many ways that you may use the novel Holes in your classroom or in tutoring a small group of students who may need some remedial work in reading and writing. Discussion questions, storytelling

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Handwriting

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

$10.00

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Around the World in Eighty Days

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Jules Verne wrote his bestselling novel, Around the World in Eighty Days, in 1872, and it is still an amusing read for middle-school students today. I recommend having your students read the new translation by Matthew G. Jonas, as the text is more

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.8.3, RL.8.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$4.00

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The Picture of Dorian Gray, Literature Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

This amazing novel is Oscar Wilde's masterpiece. Download this literature guide for an amazing, unforgettable novel study. One of my favorite novels for high school students for so many reasons. TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights reserved by

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

$15.00

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The Odyssey of Homer, Storytelling Unit

By Our Mrs Johnson

This interactive unit study teaches the art of storytelling as students focus on the best stories of The Odyssey. Using Geraldine McCaughrean’s The Odyssey as the main text, I have also included references for selected readings from Richard

Subjects:

Literature, Short Stories, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.1

$12.00

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Kon-Tiki, Teaching Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

This incredible memoir of Thor Heyerdahl's adventure across the Pacific in a raft is just as exciting today as it was in 1947. In the days before GPS or an accurate map, six men set out on the journey of a lifetime. 44 pages.TERMS OF USE (TOU):All

Subjects:

Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

$10.00

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

By Our Mrs Johnson

The Pearl poet is an enigma in British Literature. He left behind several unsigned manuscripts that demonstrate an individual with an education that included French and Latin. A contemporary of Chaucer, the Pearl poet exhibits a depth of character

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Handouts, Literature Circles

$17.00

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Macbeth, Writing in the Shadow of Shakespeare

By Our Mrs Johnson

Using "that Scottish play," students will be writing in the shadow of Shakespeare, as they are immersed in the beautiful and clever language skills of the bard. Here are four written assignments, rubrics, journal suggestions, teaching tips, games

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$8.00

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The Wind in the Willows, Unit Study

By Our Mrs Johnson

Possibly my favorite book for upper elementary and middle school students, as they gain valuable insights about friendship and home in this very complete unit study. I have included extensive notes on each chapter for the teacher, along with

Subjects:

Literature, Character Education, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6

$35.00

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Northanger Abbey, Teaching Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

Austen’s brother, Henry, redeemed her manuscript from the publisher, otherwise we may have missed this gem! And speaking of Henrys, Henry Tilney is the most delightful Austen man, full of smiles and playful smirks. This unit includes scene play for

Subjects:

Drama, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.9, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$20.00

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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Writing in the Shadow of Shakespeare

By Our Mrs Johnson

Using one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, students will be writing in the shadow of Shakespeare, as they are immersed in the beautiful and clever language skills of the bard. Here are four written assignments, rubrics, journal suggestions,

Subjects:

Literature, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Games, Literature Circles

CCSS:

W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3d, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.9a, W.9-10.10, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6

$8.00

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A Wrinkle in Time, Literature Guide

By Our Mrs Johnson

This beautiful, mind-bending book still captures the imagination of its readers nearly 60 years after its publication. Discussion questions, biographies and a short poetry unit on the sonnet is also included. TERMS OF USE (TOU):All rights reserved

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.5, RL.7.6, CCRA.R.3

$10.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

A former music educator and 17 year homeschooling veteran, Mrs Johnson is delighted to share her well-crafted lesson plans with you! Her previous experiences include teaching Shakespeare and drama to middle and high school students in the homeschooling community. More recently, she taught British Literature, Western Literature and Middle School Literature at a homeschooling tutorial program. She enjoys reading a good book, performing in musical theatre productions and performing music with her family.

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creative, innovative, spontaneous, always looking for a new and exciting way to teach literature.

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