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Common Core W.5.1b literature circles
RACES Writing Strategy Posters | Citing Text Evidence | Text-Based Response
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. --
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1st - 6th
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Rump - The True Story of Rumplestiltskin Novel Study / Guide
Rump - The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin, by Liesl Shurtliff, tells the wonderfully enchanting story of a young boy finding out what his true destiny really is! Have reluctant readers? This novel will thrill them!!
Your students will LOVE Rump's hilarious, sometimes heart-wrenching, adventure-packed journey to find out who he truly is, and will feel comfortable tackling this novel with a chapter-by-chapter guide. Each chapter has rigorous vocabulary builders and text-dependent reading ques
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4th - 6th
Recount Writing Unit | Retelling | Lessons | Graphic Organizers | Prompts
MASTER RECOUNT WRITING in 2024 with this complete EDITABLE UNIT that ensures your students learn the ESSENTIAL SKILLS, PURPOSE and PROCESS of RETELLING events with accuracy and energy—covering PERSONAL, FACTUAL, LITERARY and HISTORICAL RECOUNTS.❤️NO PREPARATION REQUIRED to teach INDEPENDENTLY or as a WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY.INCLUDING 80 PAGES OF ❤️ Lesson plans,❤️ Teaching materials❤️ Visual writing prompts❤️ Assessment tools❤️ Writing Checklists❤️ Graphic Organizers❤️ Plus, much moreUse it as an I
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3rd - 7th
The Giver Book Unit Study Guide: Chapter Comprehension Questions & Vocabulary
You're about to save time and help students get more from their reading experience with The Giver Novel Unit Bundle! That's because this is a 4-week, standards-focused book unit that includes comprehension questions, text-based vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, and more - all in a ready-to-use format that's engaging and approachable even for struggling or reluctant learners.The Giver is such a great book, and this novel study bundle has everything you need to make it an engaging experie
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5th - 7th
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The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White Novel Study
This novel study for The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White is the perfect literature guide to help engage your readers with this classic novel. Whether you use it for lit circles, book clubs, or as a read aloud companion, you'll love the approachable no prep format.Daily activities focus on higher-level comprehension questions that require students to analyze The Trumpet of the Swan and vocabulary practice builds academic and text-based vocabulary.Have your readers do more than regurgitate the t
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3rd - 5th
Journey to Topaz by Yoshiko Uchida: Discussion Questions & Vocabulary (editable)
About this Resource & NovelThis is a Google doc. After purchase you will download a PDF with a link to the resource you can copy & edit.A Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions and vocabulary activities for use with Journey to Topaz, by Yoshiko Uchida. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The resource is editable so you can pick and choose which sections will work best for you. Set during World War II
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4th - 8th
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel & Film Study Unit BUNDLE (editable)
About this Unit & NovelA Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznick. The lessons and activities span the curriculum, covering vocabulary building, literary analysis, film history, the physics of simple machines, creative writing and argument building. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you can pick and choose w
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4th - 8th
Lemons by Melissa Savage Book Study/Close Reading
This comprehensive close reading guide includes:*An in-depth summary for each chapter*Character Tracker*Annotation Chart*Vocabulary Tracker*Discussion questions with space for written responses*Writing prompt ideas throughout and at the end of the book*Writing prompt ideas to be used at the conclusion of readingThe story takes place during the 1970's. "Lemonade Liberty Witt’s mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can’t possibly make lemonade out of her new life
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4th - 7th
Pies From Nowhere Book Companion - Black History and the Civil Rights Movement
Perfect for Black History Month, this literature guide for the picture book Pies From Nowhere introduces students to Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of the Civil Rights Movement. The story focuses on how Georgia helped sustain the Montgomery Bus Boycott by selling pies and cakes with the Club From Nowhere and her relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. These activities are great for Guided Reading, independent or small group work, reading response, or in a center. Use it with Gr. 2-4 and hom
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)
About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
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4th - 7th
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
Willodeen Novel Study
The Willodeen Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Willodeen by Katherine Applegate. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 5-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, ecosystem nonfiction resources, vocabulary, assessments, opinion writing and speech unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply
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5th
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New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Bridge to Terabithia Super Bundle Unit Plan
This is a unit based upon the novel "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson. It has been aligned to the new common core standards. You will be receiving everything you need to teach this unit! You are receiving 3 weeks of lesson plans that are ready to print out and paste into your plan book. You will also be receiving a list of vocabulary words for each of the 2 weeks you are teaching the novel as well as vocabulary organizers, games to play with the words, and quizzes with keys.
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4th - 6th
Riding Freedom Book Clubs Literature Circles BUNDLE
I created this novel study to help my students engage with the wonderful novel, Riding Freedom, by Pam Muñoz Ryan. This packet can be used for independent work and/or small group work and includes character study, vocabulary, conflict analysis, figurative language, theme, and more. The study is aligned with Virginia SOLs (Standards of Learning) for ELA and CCSS (Common Core State Standards). If your students love Esperanza Rising (who doesn't?), they will likely love Riding Freedom! Although thi
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4th - 5th
Operation Redwood Novel Unit- Common Core Aligned
Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French is a great story for intermediate students, and can be a wonderful supplement to a unit on ecology or redwoods. This novel unit includes: Glossary & Vocabulary Match Aligns with 4th and 5th grade Language standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 & CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.L.5.4 Design a Treehouse (3 pages) Aligns with Next Gen Science Standard 3-5-ETS1-1Character Map using evidence from text (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.3, 5.1, 6.1) compare/ contrast graphic organi
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4th - 6th
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Jack - The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk Novel Study / Answer Key
Do your students LOVE Rump? (Well, who doesn't?) They will be equally enchanted, if not more so, with Jack! "Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk" by Liesl Shurtliff tells the story of Jack, who seeks his own greatness and destiny while also searching for his father, who has been captured by hungry giants! This story of family, friendship, bravery, and greatness will have even the most reluctant readers turning pages quickly!
This novel study includes a set of vocabulary and text-dep
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4th - 5th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham & Brown Girl Dreaming: A Lit Study Unit BUNDLE
This editable, Common Core-aligned resource pairs Curtis' historical fiction with Woodson's poetry in a close look at themes these two middle grade books share. Lessons included span the curriculum. Find activities for developing literacy, building vocabulary, teaching literary analysis, creative writing & argument building. Everything you need for an in-depth study.This is a google doc. After purchase you will download a PDF with a link to the resource. Copy & edit as you wish.The unit'
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4th - 8th
A Night Divided Book Club Unit
Are you looking for a great way to engage your readers with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? This comprehensive book club unit is perfect for helping students to apply their skills and strategies to authentic literature. It can be used whole group or small group and is a fun and engaging storybook companion for A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This book club unit is broken into ten lessons. Lessons target skills in each of the 5 core components of readi
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5th - 6th
Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
Loser by Jerry Spinelli Digital + Printable Novel Study
Take your students on an amazing adventure with Jerry Spinelli's heartwarming novel, Loser, using this comprehensive novel study. This resource offers a blend of digital and printable materials to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards for fifth grade.✨ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short-answer, and fill-in-the-blank questions such as comprehens
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5th
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Also included in: Novel Studies for 5th Grade: CCSS Aligned Reading and Writing Units
Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
Amazon Book Purchase Review!
Want something new & unique for student book reviews?! Your students will enjoy the authenticity of creating realistic-looking Amazon Book Purchase Reviews! Easily deploy the editable Google Slides version in Google Classroom or have students edit the Microsoft Word template version! Tired of tech-type? There's a printable paper version, too! This version is specifically designed for students to complete by hand on paper. My English Learners love the creativity of coming up with "Frequently
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3rd - 9th
The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
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