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The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street Reading Comprehension Worksheet Halloween

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This product has 40 questions on "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling. 40 questions (matching, multiple choice, and grammar) assess students' understanding. I have included a color and BW version, as well as a key. This is a fun

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English Language Arts, Literature

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle

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The bundle has everything you need to teach "The Gift of the Magi." It includes: O. Henry Biography and comprehension questions, Top Gifts of the Decades Reading Comprehension passage questions, anticipation guide, a copy of the story, reading

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Other (Music), Informational Text, Close Reading

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Legend of John Henry Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Folklore

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This product has the story of John Henry and 14 questions for students to answer. Students cut out 6 events and paste them in chronological order. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Story of John Henry

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English Language Arts, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Short Story Plot Line Tutorial and Comprehension Worksheet for Language Arts

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This product provides a tutorial for a traditional short story plot line including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. 18 questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version,

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English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Rikki-tikki-tavi Reading Comprehension Worksheet Rikki Tikki Tavi Short Story

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This product features questions on "Rikki-tikki-tavi" by Rudyard Kipling. Students answer 8 matching questions on characters, 12 matching on vocabulary, 28 multiple choice questions, and 18 grammar questions. I've included a character chart for

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Science Fiction Short Story Zoo by Edward Hoch Questions Worksheet

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Need a fun Science Fiction short story? This product has 27 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) for the short story "Zoo." This only has the questions. Link to storyIncludes:27 total questions- matching, true/false, multiple

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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Pecos Bill Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Tall Tales Folklore Cowboy

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This product provides the story of Pecos Bill. Students answers 15 questions (matching and multiple choice) to assess their understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste them in chronological order. I've included a color and black and white

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English Language Arts, Literature

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Tell-Tale Heart Activity Bundle Reading Comprehension Worksheets Tell Tale

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This bundle provides several activities for "The Tell-Tale Heart." They are listed individually, but I have also included a bonus file with everything on one file and addition charts. INCLUDES:*Anticipation Guide *Story*Reading Guide*Parts of a

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Paul Bunyan Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Tall Tales Folklore

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This product has the story of Paul Bunyan and 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) to assess students' understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste them in chronological order.INCLUDES:Story of Paul Bunyan (600-700 Lexile Level)14

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Legend of Johnny Appleseed Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Sequencing

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This product provides the story of Johnny Appleseed. 15 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students are given 6 events to cut and paste in chronological order. I've included a color and black and white version,

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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The Treasure of Lemon Brown and Walter Dean Myers Reading Comprehension Bundle

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This bundle has questions for the short story, "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" and a biography of author Walter Dean Myers. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to

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English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Calamity Jane Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Tall Tales Wild West

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This product gives the story of Calamity Jane. Students answer 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) to assess students' understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste them in chronological order. INCLUDES:Story of Calamity Jane (900-1000

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Reading Comprehension Worksheet Short Stories

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This product provides 44 comprehension questions for the story, "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto. This a great story for students to read at the beginning of the year. My students always enjoy it! INCLUDES:44 questionsMatching Multiple

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

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Legend of Davy Crockett Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Folklore

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This product contains the story of Davy Crockett with 14 questions (matching and multiple choice). Students sequence six events from Crockett's life. The product also has the Ballad of Davy Crockett with 5 multiple choice questions. I've included a

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Reading Comprehension Bundle

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This bundle has three products related to Ray Bradbury's short story "All Summer in a Day." It includes: a biography and 10 questions on Ray Bradbury, 37 comprehension questions on "All Summer in a Day," and an informational text on Venus with 14

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Casey Jones Tall Tale Reading Comprehension Worksheet Tall Tales Engineer

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This product provides the story of Casey Jones. Students answer 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) to assess their understanding. Students cut out 6 events and paste them in chronological order.INCLUDES:Story of Casey Jones (700-800 Lexile

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English Language Arts, Literature

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary using Word Stems & Context Clues Worksheet Tell Tale

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I have pulled out several vocabulary words that correspond to word stems studied by many classes (we use Core Knowledge at my school). Students are given the word, paragraph number, and quote. They must identify the word stem and use its meaning in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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A Cop's Christmas Short Story and Reading Comprehension Worksheet December

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Need a fun short story related to Christmas? Most students probably have not heard this one. This product has a copy of the story, "A Cop's Christmas" by Chip Ciammaichella. 47 questions (vocabulary matching, literary term matching, multiple choice,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$1.50

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The Gift of the Magi Reading Comprehension Worksheets Christmas

By Teaching to the Middle

This product contains several worksheets related to "The Gift of the Magi." Included items are: anticipation guide, copy of the story, reading guide, plot chart, theme, and comprehension questions. I've included a color and BW version of all

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Printables

$2.00

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O. Henry Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Gift of the Magi

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Are you teaching an O. Henry story and need a quick biography about his life? This product gives a brief overview of his life. 27 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and BW

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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