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Soundtrack of My Life/Poetry Project/Back to School/Music Appreciation Project

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Soundtrack of My Life/Poetry Project/Back to School ProjectMy students love exploring music as poetry! In this activity, students are able to share their interests and influences in their life in a fun and engaging way! This project is a great way

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English Language Arts, Back to School, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Legend by Marie Lu Novel Study Bundle of Worksheets, Quizzes, and Activities

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Kids love the dystopian genre! Marie Lu's Legend is a great way to draw students into the genre! This bundle of worksheets and activities is what I combine together for my unit. By purchasing the bundle you get one of the activities for free!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Richard Matheson Button Button - Science Fiction Story

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Science fiction is a great way to teach characterization. In "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson, students will explore characterization in a fun and engaging way using text evidence from the story. "Button, Button" explore the universal idea of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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$4.00

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Character Autopsy/Character Biography: Characterization Activity

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach characterization? Test student knowledge by having them peel back the layers of any character from any novel or story!Inspired by my own fascination with criminal profiling shows, engage students through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Legend by Marie Lu Novel Study Worksheets

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Is it a utopia or a dystopian society? Marie Lu's Legend is great for teaching just how far a government and belief system will go to create the "perfect society." My students love the story of Legend and always ask if they can read the next book!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework

$10.00

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Create a Civilization/Create a Utopia/Create a Dystopia

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Encourage your students to think about society and how civilization works in a fun an engaging way by using real-world issues and decision-making. Students will learn what it takes to make a "perfect world" that will eventually lead to problems and

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

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Poetry and Music Bundle

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Are your students struggling with poetry or finding the deeper meaning in song lyrics? With this bundle of resources, students dive deeper in song lyrics and/or poems! Poetic Music Analysis - Do you need a way for students to see poetry in a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

Grades:

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

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Novel Study Bundle of Worksheets & Activities for ANY Novel or Story

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Looking for a BUNDLE of activities or worksheets to complete an independent novel study, whole-class novel or literature circles of book clubs? Look no further! These activities can be done individually or as a group. My novel study bundle of

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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William Sleator - The Elevator Short Story Unit and BONUS ACTIVITY

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Creepy short stories are one way to engage students in reading! The Elevator by William Sleator is a great way to teach plot, conflict, and characterization and have some amazing discussions about fears with these 13 activities! Students both love

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Halloween

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Ruthless by William de Mille Short Story Unit

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Looking for a story with a surprise ending? Look no further than William de Mille's Ruthless! This short story is one of revenge gone wrong that will have your students talking! Included: Anticipation Guide for Class DiscussionVocabulary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Homework

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Suspenseful Creepy and Scary Short Stories Bundle

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Creepy short stories are one way to engage students in reading! Elements of suspense and the unknown keep us on edge! This GROWING BUNDLE of creepy short stories will keep students engaged and want to continue reading! Click the file links to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Parallel Journeys by Eleanor Ayer Unit Study Bundle

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

The Holocaust can be a difficult subject to teach. Parallel Journeys by Eleanor Ayer (nonfiction) presents both sides of the war. Alfons Heck (Hitler Youth) and Helen Waterford (Holocaust survivor) share their testimonies of life during World War

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$10.00

$9.00

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Legend by Marie Lu Quizzes

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

This is a selection of multiple choice and short answer quizzes for the novel Legend by Marie Lu. Quizzes are broken into sections as follows: Quiz 1: Pages 1-99Quiz 2: Pages 100-160Quiz 3: Pages 161-234Quiz 4: Pages 235-305Answers Keys

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

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Assessment

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Frank Stockton The Lady or the Tiger? - Short Story Unit and Writing Activity

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Introduce students to one of the most ambiguous short story endings that students love to debate! Students both love and despise this story due to the epic cliffhanger and the ultimate question of what the princess chooses! Secret relationships,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Homework

$3.50

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Jack Finney Of Missing Persons - Science Fiction Short Story

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Take a trip to another dimension in Jack Finney's "Of Missing Persons." This short story unit touches on character description, setting, and mood. If you don't have a copy of the story, a Google search of the story will provide you with either a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Rubrics

$2.50

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Science Fiction Short Story Bundle

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

BUY THE BUNDLE AND IT'S LIKE GETTING ONE OF MY SHORT STORY UNITS FOR FREE!Take a trip to another galaxy or futuristic dimension. Introduce your students to science fiction with this science fiction short story bundle. Authors include Ray Bradbury,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$19.50

$15.00

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Current Events/News/NewsELA/Article of the Week Analysis & Comparative Analysis

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Do you need more informational text-based lessons? Do you need students to compare and contrast informational text? Do you need a close reading assignment for students at ALL READING LEVELS? This Current Events/News Analysis is perfect to use as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Journalism

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Homework

$2.00

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Ray Bradbury The Veldt - Science Fiction Short Story

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Are your students glued to technology, their phones, and the latest and newest apps? Then they need to read "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury! Bradbury gives a glimpse into a world where the love of technology overpowers the need for human interaction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$5.00

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Poetry and Music Guided Analysis - TPCASTT Analysis

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Analyzing poetry can be difficult for students and often feel daunting. Using the TPCASTT method walks students through analyzing a poem in a step-by-step process. TPCASTT guides students in their analysis of poems and even song lyrics. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Music, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

$1.00

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RESEARCH AND TEXT COLOR-CODED ANNOTATION GUIDE

By Teaching in the Middle Grades

Build strong reading skills with annotations! This annotation tool guides readers in the right direction by giving them purpose in their reading. The annotation guide is color-coded and easy to follow. The color code works great with printed or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Handouts, Printables

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