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Authors Mood Tone and Style

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Do you want your upper elementary students to be able to understand the author's tone, mood, and style? If so, this resource is for you! The overall purpose for this activity is to have your students understand the difference between mood, tone, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

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Number the Stars Discussion Questions Activity

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If you are using Number the Stars in your classroom as a novel unit or read aloud, you need to check out our chapter by chapter questions. This is novel unit activity features 60 discussion questions for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.The

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Lightning Thief Novel Study Discussion Questions

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If you are using Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief in your classroom as a novel unit or read aloud, you need to check out our chapter by chapter questions. This is novel unit activity features over 40 discussion questions for the book Percy

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Establishing a Purpose for Reading

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Establishing a purpose for reading is an important part of becoming a good reader. The main focus of this activity is to have students understand the importance of having a purpose established beforehand for reading. Students will hopefully

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.6

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The Lightning Thief Project Extension Activities

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The Lightning Thief Project Extension Activities. Included are creative end of story comprehension project activities for the book Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Students can choose from creating a Camp

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts

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Maniac Magee Discussion Questions Activity

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If you are using Maniac Magee in your classroom as a novel unit or read aloud, you need to check out our chapter by chapter questions. This is novel unit activity features over 55 discussion questions for the book Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.The

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Activities, Guided Reading Books

$3.50

171

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The Lightning Thief Reading Character Profile Activity

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The Lightning Thief Reading Character Profile Activity. This is a 4-page resource (2-page student handout and 2-page answer key) about the main characters in the book Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Students

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.00

$2.75

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The Lightning Thief Literature Circle Activities

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The Lightning Thief Literature Circle Activity. This resource includes everything you need to conduct literature circles for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Included in this resource is:- Teacher Tips Handout

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Guided Reading Books

$4.50

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The Lightning Thief Book and Movie Comparison

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The Lightning Thief novel and movie comparison activity. This two-page document includes a chart that students fill out comparing and contrasting the book and movie for Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief. It also includes a

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.00

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The Sisters Grimm Reading Novel Study Unit Activities Bundle

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Here is The Sisters Grimm Reading Novel Super Bundle Activities. This is a 38-page super bundle resource for teaching the novel The Sisters Grimm: Fairytale Detectives. Included in Bundle:Comprehension Guide (no answer key)Literature Circles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Lesson

$25.50

$16.99

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Number the Stars End of Novel Activities

By Wise Guys

Here are the Number the Stars novel activities to use at the end of the book. This is a document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Each creative project has a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Unit Bundle

By Wise Guys

Here is a Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Unit Super Bundle with Activities and Worksheets. You will not find a more complete resource to teach the novel Bridge to Terabithia.Here is what is included:a reading comprehension packet broken down by

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Lesson

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$21.99

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Running Out of Time Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is an amazing Running Out of Time Novel Study Unit. This is a 13 page reading comprehension activity guide for the novel Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Included are comprehension questions for each chapter, reading strategies

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Guided Reading Books

$10.50

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The Lightning Thief Game Board Novel Study Activity

By Wise Guys

The Lightning Thief Game Board Novel Study Review Activity. This is a game board based on the book Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. For this game, students will earn "Lightning Points" in a number of ways: -

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books, Games

$3.00

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The Sisters Grimm Fairy Tale Detectives Novel Study Unit

By Wise Guys

Here is The Sisters Grimm Fairy Tale Detectives Novel Study Unit. This is an 18 page reading comprehension activity packet for The Sisters Grimm: Fairytale Detectives. This is one of the most comprehensive reading packets you will find directly

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English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Assessment, Guided Reading Books

$10.50

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Reading Strategies Activities Bundle

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This bundled resource is intended to help increase reading comprehension and engagement for your students. The 8 resources included in this bundle contain over 15 activities. Most of the resources included are aligned to the CCSS.SAVE MONEY ON THIS

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Assessment

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$24.00

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Reading Creative Project Activities

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Reading Creative Project Activities. This is a three page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume. Each creative project

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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Esperanza Rising Novel Unit Activity Projects

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Esperanza Rising Novel Unit Activity Projects. This is a 1-page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book Esperanza Rising. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. Your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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Digital The Red Pyramid Novel Unit Google Compatible

By Wise Guys

This novel unit is intended to strengthen your students reading skills and provide them with some questions about The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. The questions are both explicit and implicit. Students will be asked to

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Google Apps, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.6, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.5.1...

$10.00

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Esperanza Rising Board Game Activity

By Wise Guys

This is a board game to go with the novel Esperanza Rising. This game board directly relates to this book and will challenge your students to earn the most HEARTBEAT letters. Included in this resource is: - Esperanza Rising Colorful Game Board

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (1.97 MB)

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