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Genres of Literature and Subgenres Information and Application Activity

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This activity is a great overview of genres and subgenres. I use this at the beginning of the year to review the genres of literature. An informational page describes each genre and subgenre. My students keep this in their interactive notebook all

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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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Genres of Literature Folklore Lesson and Practice Worksheet Fairy Tale Fable

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My students often get the different types of folklore confused. This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Folklore (listed below) and application practice. The ZIP file has a PDF student version. (These are NOT editable

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English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Genres of Literature Fiction and Subgenres Identification Worksheet

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This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Fiction (listed below). Students apply their understanding with 11 contemporary examples for students to determine the subgenre type. I have included both color and BW versions. The

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English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Genres of Literature Non-Fiction Subgenres Lesson and Practice Worksheet

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This activity provides a chart breaking down the subgenres of Non-Fiction (listed below). Students then look at 10 examples and determine the subgenre. I have included a black and white and color version. A key is included. The ZIP file has a

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English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Sam's First Christmas Short Story Reading and 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, "Sam's First Christmas" by Chip Ciammaichella. 10 multiple choice and 10 cause and effect questions assess

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Reading, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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

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I Have Who Has Figurative Language Game Printable Activity

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This product has a direction sheet, 30 "I Have, Who Has?" cards in color and black and white. Key included. My students always enjoy doing this as a review. I have my different classes compete for the best time. 30 "I Have, Who Has?" cards Color

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English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick Figurative Language Chart

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Figurative Language chart with type, definition, and example. Figurative language examples from Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Students must identify the type of figurative language, to what/whom it refers, and the meaning of the figurative

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English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

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

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Final Projects FREE

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This ZIP file has two different project options for The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963. Students are given many choices in both projects. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or

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English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

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Genres of Literature Drama with Subgenres Lesson and Identification Worksheet

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This product provides students with an anchor chart about the genre of drama and explains the subgenres of comedy and tragedy. There are 11 contemporary examples for students to determine the subgenre type. I have provided both black and white and

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English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

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

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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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If you need to contact me, please email me at teachingtothemiddle@gmail.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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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