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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

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables

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Greek Mythology Character Posters Ancient Greece Gods and Goddesses

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This product has 41 posters featuring characters of Greek Mythology. I've included both a color and black and white version of each poster. INCLUDES:41 Posters featuring Greek Mythology Figures Two Versions- Color and Black and WhiteEach poster

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

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Not Grade Specific

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Thanksgiving Figurative Language Identification Worksheet

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This product contains 16 sentences related to Thanksgiving. Students identify which type of figurative language is used in each example. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:16 examplesStudents identify figurative

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Christmas Figurative Language Identification Worksheet FREE! December

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In this product, students will read statements related to Christmas and identify the type of figurative language used. I have provided a chart that my students keep in their notebook to refer to the definitions and examples of figurative language.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Idiom Coloring Book 30 Examples of Figurative Language

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Students are presented with 30 common idioms to color in this book. This is a PDF file. I am okay if you post on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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Animal Farm by George Orwell Character Chart

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Animal Farm has A LOT of characters. I have my students complete this chart as we read the story. They keep it in their notebooks and add to it often. It serves as a great tool at the end of the book for review. There is a color and BW version.

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English Language Arts, Literature

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

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The Westing Game Characters Chart FREE!

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My students always end up LOVING The Westing Game, but have trouble keeping all the characters straight. This is a chart that I have them keep out as we read the story and we add to it as we go. It definitely helps them keep all these characters

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English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

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

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Worksheets, Printables

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Idiom Posters 3 versions for Figurative Language Common Expressions

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Need posters of common idioms for your students? These could be used in several ways. I've provided 33 common idioms in three different versions (described below). This is a PDF file. I am okay if you post on personal sites, such as Google

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Literature

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Not Grade Specific

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Chinese Zodiac Story Coloring Book and Questions Activity Worksheet

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This product has a version of the Chinese Zodiac story in the form of a coloring book. To assess understanding, students answer multiple choice questions, order animals, and character matching. I've included a color and BW version of everything,

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Literature, The New Year

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Animal Farm by George Orwell Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

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This product provides 35 questions (matching, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer) for chapter 1 of Animal Farm. I've included a color and BW version, as well as a key. 35 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choice, short answer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Christopher Paul Curtis Biography The Watsons Go to Birmingham or Bud, Not Buddy

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This activity is a great introduction for reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 or another book by Curtis. It includes a one-page biography of Christopher Paul Curtis and identify and multiple choice questions to assess students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework

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The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank Comprehension Quiz First half

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This quiz covers the first half of The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank. It has 50 total questions (described below).15 character questions- matching8 settings questions- matching11 true/false questions6 sequencing questions10 matching questions50

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

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

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Assessment, Printables

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Tell-Tale Heart Grammar Identification Worksheet Tell Tale Heart by Poe

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This product has 20 sentences from "The Tell-Tale Heart" for students to identify the part of speech that is underlined.20 sentences from "The Tell-Tale Heart"Students identify the part of speech underlined **Part of Tell-Tale Heart Bundle

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.40 MB)

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Roman Mythology Character Posters Ancient Greece Gods and Goddesses

By Teaching to the Middle

This product has posters featuring characters of Roman Mythology. I've included both a color and black and white version of each poster. INCLUDES:Posters of Roman Mythology Figures Two Versions- Color and Black and WhiteEach poster features the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Literature

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Word Walls, Printables, Posters

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Digital Download PDF (6.08 MB)

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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Character Crossword Puzzle for Review

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This is a review crossword puzzle for the characters in The Westing Game. It is part of my Westing Game BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Conflict Types Tutorial and PracticePlot Line Tutorial and QuestionsText Structure PracticeMood and Tone

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 Movie Guide - FREEBIE!

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I was SO excited when they finally made a movie for The Watsons Go to Birmingham. This movie guide helps keep your students engaged as they watch the movie. INCLUDES:Movie guide for The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 Character chartSetting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Character Chart for Call of the Wild by Jack London FREEBIE!

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There are A LOT of characters in Call of the Wild! This chart helps students keep them straight. I have my students keep this in their notebook and they add information as we read. This serves as a great tool when it comes time for quizzes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

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Freak the Mighty author Rodman Philbrick Biography and Comprehension Questions

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I always have my students learn a little about the author of the novels we study. This product provides a one page biography on Rodman Philbrick, author of Freak the Mighty. 10 matching questions and 3 open-ended questions assess students'

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (0.89 MB)

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The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet

By Teaching to the Middle

My students always love the book, The Westing Game! This product has 28 questions (multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, and grammar identification) to assess students' understanding. It also has a graphic organizer for students to identify the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

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Freak the Mighty Chapter 1 Reading Comprehension Worksheet Realistic Fiction

By Teaching to the Middle

These questions assess students' understanding of Chapter 1 of Freak the Mighty. 28 questions (multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blanks) assess students' understanding. Includes:Chapter 1 28 questions- multiple choice, matching, and fill in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.85 MB)

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15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Geometry, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Other (Performing Arts), Physical Education, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Australian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Literature, School Counseling, Economics , General Science, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month