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Pamela McCarthy

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Teacher Appreciation Week Door Hangers

By Pamela McCarthy

Print these cute door hangers and hang on teachers' doors! Great for student council or for brightening your colleagues' day! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, End of Year

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Staff

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Printables

$1.50

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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt

By Pamela McCarthy

Do your students need to get up and move? Do you need a fun activity to break the monotony of state assessments? Try this fun scavenger hunt that teaches them about ten different kinds of figurative language! This activity is print-and-go; just

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Playlist for Life

By Pamela McCarthy

Allow your students to incorporate some of their favorite music into your class! They will choose songs to fit certain themes in life and explain their choices with school-appropriate lyrics. This is perfect for a closing novel activity or a project

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Arts & Music, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9

$2.00

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Force and Motion Scavenger Hunt - Text Evidence

By Pamela McCarthy

Science content meets reading skills! Allow students to move around the room and collaborate with their peers as they learn vocabulary and concepts related to force and motion. This scavenger hunt includes ten short written passages and ten

Subjects:

Science, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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"The Fort," by Gordon Korman - Comprehension and Analysis Questions

By Pamela McCarthy

Help your students gain maximum understanding of "The Fort," by Gordon Korman with this packet of comprehension and analysis questions. There is a question for each chapter in the book. Assign as many or as few as you wish! These can be divided up

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

$4.00

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Hunger Games Standardized Test Questions for Practice

By Pamela McCarthy

These questions use content from Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games. Students will practice identifying figurative language and its impact on the reader, make inferences, and find evidence. This resource will help them prepare for state testing by

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.L.5

$2.00

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Eclipse Folklore Activity

By Pamela McCarthy

The science behind an eclipse is interesting, but don't forget about the cultural and literary aspects! This activity allows students to investigate stories related to eclipses from many places around the world. Students will be able to compare

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10

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Zach's Lie Novel Unit Bundle

By Pamela McCarthy

This bundle provides many resources for students to get the most out of Roland Smith's novel, Zach's Lie. These materials allow students to organize their thoughts while reading, ensure a deep understanding of the novel, and to assess what they have

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

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Zach's Lie Superlatives

By Pamela McCarthy

Use these superlatives to generate a class discussion after reading Zach's Lie, by Roland Smith. Students can work individually or in small groups to give their opinions in each category. Then, they can share their thoughts and see how their peers

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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Zach's Lie Project Choice Rubric

By Pamela McCarthy

This two-sided rubric gives your students a choice between a "Where's Waldo" style poster or a reflective essay after reading Roland Smith's novel, Zach's Lie. These projects could be completed by students individually or in a group. Feel free to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7

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Zach's Lie Tests - Two Versions - With and Without Folklore Connection

By Pamela McCarthy

Included are two tests which measure students' understanding of vocabulary and comprehension within Roland Smith's novel, Zach's Lie. The first test includes folklore elements for teachers whose ELA curriculum requires this content. The second

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8

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Zach's Lie Daily Reading Log

By Pamela McCarthy

This is a reading schedule and daily reading log for the novel Zach's Lie, by Roland Smith. Feel free to customize according to your needs. I leave more time the first day for questions and predictions, and then read more starting on day #2.**The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10

$2.00

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Zach's Lie Vocabulary Study Guide (and answer key)

By Pamela McCarthy

This study guide defines and gives helpful hints for twenty vocabulary words in Zach's Lie, by Roland Smith. The page numbers from the book are included so the students can make sure their definitions match the context.**The thumbnail images

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

$1.00

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Zach's Lie Connection - New Identity Activity

By Pamela McCarthy

Have your class develop empathy for the main character in Roland Smith's novel, Zach's Lie. The students will see how much information they can remember in a short amount of time, as Zach had to do when he entered Witness Protection.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10

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Zach's Lie Witness Security Program Case File (and Answer Key)

By Pamela McCarthy

This Witness Security Program Case File is a good way to check on the students' comprehension while they read Zach's Lie, by Roland Smith. The characters enter the Witness Security Program, so there are many changes to keep track of (characters'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

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"I Am" Poetry Project

By Pamela McCarthy

This poetry project features a twist on the traditional "I Am" poem. The format allows students to look within themselves and create paired statements that relate to each other (example: "I dream _______, but while I am awake, I _____"). This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.5

$3.00

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"Help Me Help You" Student Survey

By Pamela McCarthy

This survey helps your students feel welcome in your classroom! It allows them to let you know of any needs or preferences they have in a safe and confidential way. It also helps you remember their names faster by providing you with specific details

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Classroom Forms

$1.00

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Jewel Heist Mystery

By Pamela McCarthy

This fun mystery can be used as a beginning-of-the-year icebreaker activity, reading practice, or a discussion generator. Students will analyze the clues of the case and use evidence to support their suspicions.

Subjects:

Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

$5.00

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Codes and Ciphers - Mini Escape Room

By Pamela McCarthy

This is a fun activity that will engage students whether they are still in the classroom or learning remotely. They will use three different codes to solve puzzles. There is a focus on reading carefully and following directions.Codes & Ciphers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Forms™

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"The Lorax" Movie Comprehension Questions (Standardized Assessment Style)

By Pamela McCarthy

"The Lorax" movie complements "The Hunger Games" novel in theme, situations, characters, and propaganda. It can be a helpful substitute when it is difficult to show the PG-13 "Hunger Games" film in school. These questions mimic the style of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment

$1.50

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