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Common Core W.7.3 literature circles
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with The Lightning Thief. Plus, the novel study's fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, nonfiction readings, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for yo
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4th - 7th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas written by John Boyne. Take a Peek Inside:Experience this powerful story about childhood innocence, friendship and suffering set at Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War II. Assess students' comprehension of the novel and explore their personal reactions to the events of the book. Imagine what Bruno sees from his bedroom window that makes him feel cold and unsafe. Explore Bruno's state of mind by detailing the lesson he learns
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7th - 8th
Also included in: World Conflict Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 5-8
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit Activities for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature concepts and literary devices through The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this realistic fiction book. This unit digs dee
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6th - 8th
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Novel Study Reading Unit | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature and nonfiction through A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary nonfiction devices novel study. This A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this historical fic
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6th - 8th
The Maze Runner by James Dashner Novel Study Reading Unit for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching dystopian literature through The Maze Runner by James Dashner will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. The Maze Runner Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this dystopian book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading literature and main writing stan
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6th - 8th
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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
Restart by Gordon Korman Novel Study Reading Unit | Digital Print | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature through Restart by Gordon Korman will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This Restart by Gordon Korman Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this realistic fiction book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common
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6th - 8th
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Reading Unit | Digital Print | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature through Refugee by Alan Gratz will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary devices novel study. This unit includes 25 lesson plans and accompanying materials so you have everything you need to teach this popular middle school novel. This Refugee by Alan Gratz Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar,
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle | 6th 7th 8th
Among the Hidden by Haddix Dystopian Novel Study Reading Unit for 6th 7th 8th
Teaching dystopian literature through Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. This Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response-focused format with this dystopian book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading literature and main writing sta
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle | 6th 7th 8th
The Crossover | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study & Projects |FULL
Our reading guide for The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newberry Award Winner The Crossover-by Kwame Alexander- is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists,
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5th - 7th
The Westing Game - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin.Take a Peek Inside:Unravel the secrets at the center of an intriguing murder mystery game. Activities are meant to excite students throughout the reading. Using the chapter titles as clues, predict what might happen in each one. Identify elements of foreshadowing from the novel, and imagine what will take place. Follow the clues in the story to solve the game before any of the characters. Identify cause and effect by explain
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7th - 8th
When You Trap a Tiger | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newberry Award Winner When You Trap a Tiger-by Tae Keller is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending su
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5th - 7th
Making Bombs For Hitler | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Making Bombs For Hitler-by Marsha Forchuck Skrypuch-is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Making Bombs For Hitler TRILOGY Reading Guide /Novel Study BUNDLE
The Last Cuentista | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newberry Award Winner The Last Cuentista-by Donna Barba Higuera - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Not only that, but they are organized and based around the Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-e
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5th - 7th
Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Weekly Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle | 6th 7th 8th
This middle school ELA study bundle includes all my middle school ELA novel study units and will continue to grow. These units are exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response-focused format with these historical fiction, realistic fiction, nonfiction, poetry and verse, dystopian, and fantasy texts.Each unit is aligned to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade reading literature and nonfict
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6th - 8th
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New Kid | Reading Guide | Book / Literature Novel Study | Graphic Novel | FULL
Our reading guides are a no-prep solution for comprehension and differentiation to meet the need for student accountability while still keeping the joy in reading! Each task and question in this novel study for Newberry Award Winner New Kid -by Jerry Kraft - is CCSS aligned and purposeful. Gone are surface level comprehension questions, endless vocabulary lists, busy work, and never-ending summary tasks. Instead, give your students a reading guide that will encourage their natural love for read
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5th - 7th
The Jumbies Tracey Baptiste | Discussion Questions |Vocabulary (Editable)
A Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions & vocabulary activities for use with the novel, The Jumbies, by Tracey Baptiste. 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 elements and prompts will work best for you.After purchase you will download a PDF with a link to the resource a Google doc.Resource Components & FeaturesLITERATURE RESPONSE QUESTIONS A s
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4th - 8th
The Miracle Worker - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Miracle Worker written by William Gibson.Take a Peek Inside:Experience the miracle of understanding that we all take for granted. An ideal play for students with a low reading level. Gain insight into the difficulties of being blind and/or deaf. Put events from the novel in order as they happened when Annie and Helen were eating dinner. Students attempt to understand the motivations of the characters in the play. Find the synonym of the vocabulary word from the
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7th - 8th
The Only Road: A Novel Unit
This product is a novel unit for the book, The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz. This resource comes complete with chapter by chapter questions that require students to think critically about the text by assessing their comprehension and analytical skills on varying levels of higher order thinking. These questions could be used in a variety of ways including but not limited to quizzes, homework, literature circle discussion guide, etc. Additionally a final project instruction sheet is included as we
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6th - 8th
Crispin: The Cross of Lead - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel Crispin: The Cross of Lead written by Avi.Take a Peek Inside:Jump into a world filled with mystery and intrigue as one boy discovers his heritage. Our all-in-one resource provides everything needed for student comprehension, including vocabulary and writing prompts with each chapter. Determine whether Crispin would support the viewpoint, "cruelty is contagious in uncivilized communities". Brainstorm possible inscriptions on Crispin's cross that would cause Bear's r
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7th - 8th
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Treasure Island - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel Treasure Island written by Robert Louis Stevenson.Take a Peek Inside:Sail the seas to quench your thirst for gold in this tale of piracy, adventure and betrayal. Help students better understand the novel with in-depth comprehension and vocabulary questions. Match the characters introduced in the novel to their descriptions. Draw the map that Jim finds in Billy's chest. Summarize what Jim heard in the apple barrel. Explain who the character of Ben Gunn is, and how h
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7th - 8th
Avi's "Nothing But The Truth" - 34 Rigorous Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 34 rigorous unit learning tasks for Avi’s, "Nothing But The Truth." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external documents, charts a
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6th - 8th
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