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Middle school english language arts literature circles for Easel Assessments
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Novel Study Unit
This novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo, contains 115 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include asking and answering questions, plot, character analysis, point of view, theme, opinion writing, and more!No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the print
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Kate DiCamillo Novel Study Bundle
The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Suspense is a great way to engage your students and help them improve their reading comprehension skills! That is why I wrote The Old Mallory Place, a high interest tale of a mysterious past that haunts the present. The cliffhanger ending gives your students an opportunity to write their own ending- they get to tell what they think happened!This resource is the perfect combination of fact and fiction. The 39 page resource contains a complete short story, 2 informational text passages, and numer
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My students are engaged fully in the reading of this science fiction tale! This resource includes:1. Comprehension questions in text-order ranging from general comprehension to critical thinking questions.2. Vocabulary is embedded within the questions.3
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5th - 8th
Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print
Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. To check reading before a class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Percy Jackson - Chalice of the Gods - Comprehensive Novel study and guides
Nearly 3000 questions on Percy Jackson - Chalice of the GodsThe sets include for each of the 35 chapters, questions on:5 open ended questions5 multiple choice questionsSets of 5 questions on the themes of the chapterSets of 5 questions on the characters of the chapter5 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the chapterQuestions on keywords in the book10 questions about the original poemIn addition to this each chapter hasa summarya list of the keywords and their meanings Descriptions about
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2nd - 9th
A Night Divided Test on Novel, Digital and Print
20 questions, multiple choice....Jennifer Nielsen’s exciting YA novel A Night Divided tells the gripping story of a young girl trying to escape from East Berlin in the 1960’s. Before starting composition or extension activities, check reading with this 20-question test. The quiz checks both reading comprehension and fictional and historical connections. It is multiple-choice, with an optional essay at the end.A digital copy of the objective test is also included in Easel.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: A Night Divided Novel Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Puzzle, Enrichment
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Figurative Language Quizzes
This product contains six quizzes with one hundred eighty figurative language quotes from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. These differentiated assessments were written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:144 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guideCut out study guide/gameFive practice quizzesFive modified practice quizzes6 Quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel6 Modified quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novelPage a
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6th - 8th
Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards
This collection of fiction mysteries contains 3 reading comprehension passages. Students are taught to identify examples of foreshadowing, flashback, and suspense- 3 very important literary elements. These elements also play a key role in improving comprehension. By learning to identify them, students are then able to understand and use them to make inferences. All reading standards are not taught in isolation. They are taught naturally using an engaging mystery!What your students will discover:
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6th - 8th
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Book 14 - Wrecking Ball - novel study and guide
195 questions on Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Book 14 - Wrecking BallThe sets include questions on:open questionsthemes of the bookcharacters of the bookmultiple choice cloze procedure questionsquestions about the whole bookquestions about the original poemmultiple choice questions about the stories within the bookquestions on the keywords in the bookIn addition to this:each story within the book has a summarya summary of the whole bookA list of the keywords and their meanings from the bookDescription
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1st - 7th
Also included in: All 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Novel studies and guides
Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Wonder Figurative Language Tests and Quizzes
Dear Educators,This product identifies two hundred twenty-seven figures of speech in R. J. Palacio’s novel, Wonder. The overall package includes 431 questions, which are broken down into 33 separate tests, quizzes, or work sheets. These differentiated assessments were written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:329 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guide Cut out study sheets/gameOne practice quiz with 27 questionsOne modified practice quiz with 27 questions5 Practice work sh
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Wonder ELA Bundle
Discussion Guide for the book: "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn Fendler
~Book Discussion for the book: “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”~ Written by Donn Fendler, first published in 1939, later in 1978.Discussion guide copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.125 pages.This is a true story (non-fiction). For 8 years on up; grades 4 on up. Makes a great "read-aloud, too!"Includes:- Part 1: 10 questions, Part 2: possible responses for the discussion leader. For written or oral discussions or as an assessment.-Illustrated with a photo of Kn
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4th - 7th
Diary of a wimpy kid, book 1 - book study and guides
A wide variety of English tasks aimed at 8 year olds. Includes information about the book, themes and author and 190 questionsActiviteis8 sets of 5 multiple choice questions8 sets of 5 questions on individual characters7 sets of 5 questions on individual themes4 sets of 5 questions on vocabulary usedan original poem with 4 sets of 5 questions4 sets of questions about the stories within the bookand a word search, cross word and word scramble. All in word format for easy editing.All answers are in
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2nd - 7th
Also included in: All 18 Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Novel studies and guides
Novel Study Literature Circle Roles/Jobs & Project: Grades 7-12, Any Novel
Literature Circle PLUS Extension Project: Grades 7-12, Any Novel, Keys EditionThis packet includes literature circle jobs that help improve reading comprehension and increases students understanding of the text. Literary terms are covered in a manageable and engaging manner. This packet also includes an extension project for students to use their knowledge to produce meaningful work to share. ★ Literature Circle: (Grading Sheets Provided)This packet includes 7 literature circle jobs (illustrator
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7th - 12th
The Watsons Go to Birmingham -1963 Figurative Language Quizzes
Dear Educators,This product contains quizzes with eighty-three figurative language quotes from The Watsons Go to Birmingham─1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. It is a differentiated product written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:77 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guide Cut out study guide/gameOne practice quiz with 20 questions5 Quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel5 Modified quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novelPage and paragraph number
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5th - 7th
EVERY DAY -- David Levithan
Greetings,How would you like to wake up in a different body every day? That's the challenge 'A' faces daily, and he is resigned to it until one day, he meets and falls in love with Rhiannon, and then life becomes a lot more complicated. Will true love find a way? Every Day tells that intriguing, challenging, page-turner tale, and it will stretch your mind and heart.Someday continues the tale and poses an even bigger question. Can 'A' have a life without abusing his superpower? There's an antago
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Quarterback Comeback Jake Maddox novel Test w/Key, Vocabulary Added
12-question multiple choice quiz w/key -Carlos is a good quarterback for his Wildcats team, but he is a "ball hog" and wants to make of the most points himself. When his team plays a tough rival, the Huskies, Carlos has to learn the value of teamwork.A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.Jake Maddox has written a series of short, high interest novels based on sports stories. Their vocabulary level is appropriate fo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
The Vikings
"The Vikings" Copyright Betty J. White, 2023, popular science writer Included in this resource…Learn about: -Facts about the Vikings, their homelands, runes, rulers, and mythology.-Maps of the Nordic homelands.Suggested for grades 9 on up.-Includes, “Asgard”, a game…Play a game on the Easel Assessment, where the players try to reach “Asgard” (based on what you have learned from this resource).
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7th - 10th
Inside Out & Back Again - Novel Quiz or Test Plus Key - Digital and Print
20-question multiple-choice test on the novel Inside Out & Back Again....This test covers plot elements plus character development of this compelling novel about the journey of a young Vietnamese girl from North Vietnam to South Vietnam to America.Key is included.Easel assessment is included.
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6th - 9th
Johnny Appleseed and the Truth About Apples
This Easel unit includes: a practice lesson with directions on how to read informational text and annotations to become a better reader, two informational text lessons, and an assessment. Each of the informational text lessons contain a video: one about grafting apple trees and one about the rare Black Diamond apple. There are 13 informational text passages. I've also included a teacher resource with information about using these Easel lessons and answer keys! Easel is one of the best teachi
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5th - 7th
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN -- Garth Stein
Greetings,Who does not love a dog? Whether you do or don’t, you will love Enzo. He is dog longing to be human, and he narrates the story with humility and humour.Use it as a class novel in grade 8, 9 and 10 English classes, or as a Reading Circle book. This 146-page resource contains everything you need and frees you do what teachers do best – spend time and energy with the students to inform, inspire, ignite. The Seminar Process drives the novel study and multiple evaluation options are provid
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8th - 10th
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The Assignment Novel Study
“This fast-paced novel will keep readers thoroughly engaged. An important plot-driven story about two teens who stand up for what’s right in the face of adversity.” —Kirkus Reviews This is a kind of book that forces students to think what they would do in this situation. Would you speak up? 2022-2023 - Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryThat's what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solutio
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8th - 12th
Simon B Rhymin EASEL Self-checking Chapter Quizzes| Check Students Understanding
This DIGITAL novel study WILL include Easel activities and assessments for the book, Simon B. Rhymin' by Dwayne Reed. I will be adding to the resource to include chapter assessments for EASEL and other digital activities. The price will increase once all assessments and activities are added.This novel study will focus on how the character goes through the 5 Steps of Making an Impact.This novel study is designed for 3 weeks with a total of 15 assignments.✔ 13 Self Checking Chapter Assessments -
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4th - 6th
Gothic Short Story, "The Doppelgangers" and How to Write One
~A Gothic Short Story: The Doppelgangers~ Betty J. White copyright 2021, award-winning author A teaser: It was All Hallows Eve. The ghouls were mere whisps stirring the stormy cauldron… “Not a good omen,” Jewel thought.* Includes a Discussion Guide for teachers, readers, writing groups, and librarians.* Inspiration and tips on how to write your own goth short story.* Suggested for grades 8 on up.
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Bundle: "Three Gothic Tales and Learn How to Write One"
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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