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Specialty Common Core RL.7.2 literature circles
Wringer by Jerry Spinelli CCSS Novel Study Unit for Grades 4-8
Wringer by Jerru Spinelli is the perfect novel for your grades 4-8 readers. Grab this NO PREP-Print and Go Novel Unit with ANSWER KEY!
This 33-page Wringer Novel Unit includes:
• Chapter Pacing Guide
• Character Analysis Chart
• 15 pages of Chapter by Chapter Reader Response Questions
• Story Map
• an End of Novel Project
• 3-Wringer Journal Prompts ready to be copied, cut, and added to writer's notebooks
• Reading Literature and Writing Common Core Standards List covered by the unit
Wringer
Grades:
4th - 7th, Staff
Also included in:Â Jerry Spinelli Novel Study Unit BUNDLE for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned
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
Grades:
7th - 8th
Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate: A PDF and Easel Digital Novel Study
Overview: This is a custom-made, ready-to-use PDF and/or Easel digital packet for students in grades 4-7 who are reading the novel, Crenshaw, written by Katherine Applegate. To have a digital product that can be assigned and completed digitally, download this as an Easel product. This packet of materials includes 23 student pages, an answer key, a list of vocabulary words found in the reading, and a chart showing CCSS standards that are supported. The student pages divide the text into 5 readi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Crenshaw: A PDF and Google Slides Novel Study Bundle
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
Grades:
7th - 8th
Novel Study Unit Bundle: 15 No-Prep Units for Middle School - CCSS Aligned
If you are looking for the perfect resource to differentiate your reading instruction for grades 4-8, this is the bundle for you!I struggled as a reading teacher to give my students the freedom they need as accountable, independent readers. They needed to be able to grow, self-select novels, and have the tools to enhance their learning. So I got to work reading and developing this CCSS aligned novel unit resource. I hope your students enjoy these units as much as mine have.Ideas for Use:1. Use t
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Missing May Novel Study Unit - Common Core Aligned
A no prep, print-and-go novel unit for Missing May by Cynthia Rylant. Includes reader response questions, engaging journal prompts, setting analysis work, lesson plans, answer key, and more!
Summary: Missing May is a realistic fiction novel by Cynthia Rylant about an unlikely family coping with the loss of their matriarch. This amazing story shared from Summer, a 12 year-old girl's perspective is a perfect novel to share with your upper elementary to middle school students.
This Missing May N
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Novel Study Unit Bundle for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slidesâ„¢ 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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Grades:
4th - 8th
Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slidesâ„¢ 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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Grades:
5th - 8th
Paperboy, by Vince Vawter: A PDF and Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 as they read the 2014 Newbery Honor Book, Paperboy, by Vince Vawter. The PDF packet was originally designed to be printed. With increased need for digital products for distance learning, this PDF can now be exported as an Easel digital product that can be assigned, completed and turned-in digitally on any device. So, buyers may select to have both PDF and Digital versions or either one. This pac
Grades:
5th - 8th
Nothing But The Truth: Socratic Seminar Questions
Nothing But The Truth by Avi is a documentary novel that tells the story of student Philip Malloy and his homeroom teacher, Miss Margaret Narwin. Interesting things happen after Philip challenges Miss Narwin and the Harrison School District by singing The Star-Spangled Banner during homeroom, in violation of school policy. This PDF file of Socratic Seminar Questions contains twenty-six carefully crafted queries on seven pages. The first six pages contain four questions each. An additional s
Grades:
7th - 8th
Cheaper by the Dozen - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel Cheaper by the Dozen written by Frank B. Gilbreth.Take a Peek Inside:Become part of the Gilbreths and experience what it's like to be part of a large family. The pre-reading and vocabulary sections prepare students for the upcoming chapters. Get an idea of what an efficiency expert is like by brainstorming what their goal might be. Identify statements about the Gilbreth's car as true or false. Describe how the children convinced their parents to buy a family dog. E
Grades:
7th - 8th
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor: PDF & Digital Novel Study
This is a custom-made, ready-to-use, PDF packet designed to be independent work for middle graders (5-8) as they read this wildly popular, 2018 National Book Award Finalist written by Leslie Connor. It is an 80-page novel study that has the option of being downloaded as an EASEL digital Product. Included in this packet is a 38-page student workbook, an answer key, and a listing of Common Core Standards that are supported. The student pages are designed to fill three main functions. First, the
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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Grades:
4th - 7th
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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Grades:
4th - 7th
Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom."Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highl
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Cay - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Cay written by Theodore Taylor. Take a Peek Inside:See how the basic need for survival can break down barriers in this gripping story of overcoming prejudices. Challenge students to think deeply about the themes presented in this story. Imagine the hindrances experienced by those with a disability, and in what ways they are able to overcome them. Identify different statements from the novel as proof Timothy and Philip will be rescued or they will perish. Comple
Grades:
7th - 8th
All Rise For The Honorable Perry T. Cook Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or
This is a lit log for All Rise For The Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor. This is a wonderful story that gives readers a glimpse into the lives of children with incarcerated parents and into the lives of inmates in a minimum security prison. The themes of this realistic fiction are: parent in prison, social issues, friendship, family relationships, and adoption and foster care. The focus skills for this lit log are: using text to draw inferences; summarizing; describing chara
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Grades:
4th - 7th
96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slidesâ„¢ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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
The Red Pony - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Red Pony written by John Steinbeck.Take a Peek Inside:Get a glimpse into the early life of John Steinbeck with this coming-of-age story of loss. A variety of activities are divided into pre and post-reading, with extra writing tasks that offer great options for work. Get to know the characters with multiple choice questions. Explain why Jody found it significant that his father and Billy Buck both wore flat-heeled shoes to breakfast. Predict what will happen to
Grades:
7th - 8th
Stella by McCall Hoyle Novel Study Questions Google Slidesâ„¢ Compatible
This product includes 132 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stella written by McCall Hoyle. This book is an engaging fictional animal story with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Animal-Human Relationships; Service Dogs; Friendship; Emotions & FeelingsThis book is an especiall
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Only Road Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for The Only Road, a realistic fiction by Alexandra Diaz, about a boy and his cousin who flee their Guatemalan village to live with a brother in the United States. Even though this story is fictional, it is like the millions of real immigrants whose "only road" is to travel illegally into the United States. Themes are: immigration, undocumented immigrates, gangs and violence, bravery and fear, family and friendship. This lit log could be used as a guide for direc
Grades:
6th - 9th
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero Lit Log (Novel Study) For Distance or Classroom Learning
This is a lit log for Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist. The book is written as journal entries from the perspective of a ten-eleven-year-old boy. Themes in the book are dealing with the sudden death of a family member, depression and alcoholism, loss of job and home, friendships, responsibilities, and carrying on a legacy. The focus skills of the lit log are:* use text to ask/answer questions to explain/make inferences* determine theme/summarize* describe/explain characters,
Grades:
4th - 7th
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