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50 EDITABLE Projects and Assignments for ANY NOVEL STUDY
This bundle contains 50 projects and activities for ANY NOVEL STUDY in secondary English Language Arts. Use these projects, activities, handouts, and lessons to enrich your students’ close reading and analysis of any novel unit in your curriculum. THIS BUNDLE CONTAINS BOTH A PDF VERSION AND AN EDITABLE MICROSOFT WORD VERSION SO THAT YOU CAN ADAPT THESE RESOURCE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS NEEDED!This bundle includes the following projects, activities, lessons, and handouts:1. FreeChoiceReadingChal
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6th - 12th
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Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures Novel Study (Common Core Aligned)
Flora and Ulysses The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo won the 2014 Newberry Award. After reading this delightful story, I am confident I know why. It is funny, endearing, and fanciful while tackling the tough issues of divorce and the age-old worry of being "normal". The vocabulary is rich and challenging. The characters are unforgettable. I primarily teach seventh and eighth graders, and I am SURE they will love this book. Even though Flora is ten years old, she grapples with man
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4th - 8th
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Text Dependent Analysis Writing, Citing Textual Evidence, Outline, Organizer
Teaching character analysis, irony, theme, opinion, and symbolism using text dependent analysis has never been easier! These in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompts guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay focusing on textual evidence as support. The bundle includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, an argumentative writing outline, instructional video, detailed lesson plans, and the complete texts of
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6th - 8th
Animal Farm Unit Plan
Explore George Orwell's "Animal Farm" through a comprehensive unit of twelve engaging lessons. Beginning with an introduction to allegory and historical context in Lesson 1, students progress through various literary elements including characterization, point of view, argument analysis, vocabulary strategies, tone, mood, theme, plot, and figurative language. Lessons also include comparative analysis between the novel and its cinematic adaptation. The unit culminates with discussions on a final r
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7th - 12th
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One Came Home Novel Study by Dianne Watson
No Prep! Common Core Aligned!One Came Home by Amy Timberlake is a Newberry Honor Book for 2014. This historical mystery follows the main character's search for the truth about her dead sister. Georgie Burkhardt is a thirteen year old girl in Placid, Wisconsin in the year 1871. Georgie is stubborn, smart, and fiercely loyal. The story is set during the greatest wild pigeon migration on record. A dead body, criminals, and danger make this appealing to boys and girls alike. It is a must-rea
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6th - 8th
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The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief unit comprises a series of lessons designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Markus Zusak's novel, all based on Common Core standards. The lessons begin with an exploration of historical context, delving into World War II and the Holocaust to provide a foundation for understanding the novel's setting and themes. Students then analyze literary elements such as characterization, tone, mood, and theme through close readings of text excerpts and discussions. Addit
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7th - 12th
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unit Plan
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" unit plan is a meticulously crafted and comprehensive approach to teaching the classic novel. Spanning multiple lessons, the unit systematically covers key literary elements such as settings, characterization, point of view, vocabulary, figurative language, tone and mood, plot, conflict, and themes. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, beginning with engaging warm-ups that prompt students to reflect and connect prior knowledge to the upcoming topic.The incorporati
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7th - 12th
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The Book Thief- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in The Book Thief Unit. Throughout this series of lessons, students will delve into various aspects of literature analysis, including tone, mood, theme, and comparing literary works with their cinematic adaptations. Each lesson begins with a warm-up activity that prompts students to connect with the day's theme, whether it's exploring emotions evoked by images, understanding themes in literature, or reflecting on the novel's overarching message. Following the w
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Book Thief Unit Plan
Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Animal Farm Unit Plan
Doll Bones Novel Study by Dianne Watson
NO PREP!Doll Bones by Holly Black is a Newberry Honor Book for 2014. It is a ghost story involving a Victorian doll and three twelve year olds. The three friends love playing an elaborate game of pretend but realize they are growing too old for such make-believe. In an attempt to save the game and keep their childhoods, Poppy unknowingly releases the ghost of the doll. The three embark on a quest to return the doll to its rightful place. It is a ghostly tale and a tale of growing up. The s
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5th - 8th
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Save Summer Vacation - Differentiated ESCAPE ROOM: End of Year: Print - Digital
This is an end of the year escape room activity, teams work together (or students work alone) to solve six challenge puzzles. Using critical thinking skills students uncover the lines to the counter-spell that unlocks summer vacation. This low-prep activity gets students thinking as they solve the puzzles and move through clues. Print and digital versions are included. Differentiated - for whole class access. There are two Google slide versions, Easel Versions and print versions. This is an enga
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE - Five Escape Room Games for End of Year Engagement- Print & Digital
Robert Frost ESCAPE ROOM for Poetry Month Reading Comprehension, Analysis, POEMS
In this Robert Frost poetry escape room activity, teams work together (or students work alone) to solve six Robert Frost poetry-based word puzzles, figurative language ciphers, cryptograms and logic puzzles. Using critical thinking skills students uncover codes to open the locks. This low-prep activity gets students thinking as they solve the puzzles and move through clues. Print and digital versions are included. Help Save Robert Frost. Students also write a Terza Rima Sonnet. Activities are st
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE - Five Escape Room Games for End of Year Engagement- Print & Digital
Emily Dickinson ESCAPE ROOM: Poetry Month Reading Comprehension, Analysis, POEMS
In this Emily Dickinson poetry escape room activity, teams work together (or students work alone) to solve six Emily Dickinson poetry-based word puzzles, figurative language ciphers, cryptograms and logic puzzles. Using critical thinking skills students uncover codes to open the locks. This low-prep activity gets students thinking as they solve the puzzles and move through clues. Print and digital versions are included. Help Save Emily Dickinson's PoemsActivities are standards-aligned to maximiz
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4th - 12th
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ESCAPE ROOM Challenge: Eco-Escape: The Mariposa Mine Clean-Up Challenge
In this post Gold Rush Escape Room Challenge, teams work together (or students work alone) to solve six engaging puzzles. Eco-Escape: the Mariposa Mine Clean-Up Challenge includes word puzzles, ciphers, reading comprehension and logic puzzles, and more. Using critical thinking skills students uncover codes solve the game . This low-prep activity gets students thinking as they solve the puzzles and move through clues. Print and digital versions are included. History and the environment combined w
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4th - 12th
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The Giver Novel Study Unit: DIFFERENTIATED: Science of Reading
Print and Go, all inclusive novel study unit for Lois Lowry's The Giver. With over 470 pages and 11 teaching PowerPoints - this unit includes, reading comprehension, author study, literary devices, fluency, vocabulary, projects, interactive notebook pages and more and covers just about every standard for ELA Reading Literature, Writing, and Speaking and Listening plus Science of Reading ReadyA detailed lesson plan and alternate teaching strategies are included. Activities and questions are stand
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7th - 12th
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Middle School Novel Study | The Outsiders | By S.E. Hinton | 90+ pages
Looking for a comprehensive and engaging novel study unit for middle school English? Look no further than my novel study on "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, a classic coming-of-age story that has captivated readers for generations. I have created a novel study unit to help students dive deep into this beloved book and develop their critical thinking, creativity, and engagement skills.Test this resource in your classroom with this free chapter! CHAPTER 1 FREEBIEVOCABULARY BUILDINGIn this novel stu
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7th - 10th
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Harry Potter Unit Plan
This unit centers around the first Harry Potter novel and pulls from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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6th - 9th
Focus on the Standard RL 5 (Grade 8) Compare The Structure Of Two Texts
No Prep! Ready to Teach! Focus on the Standard is targeted instruction helping students compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and to analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.This study compares a poem and a narrative, both of which focus on the experience of a slave mother losing her child to the auction block.Each selection requires students to answer guided reading questions as they read.Students are then led to compare the two te
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8th
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Getting to Know Graphic Novels: An Introductory Lesson in Visual Literacy
This lesson is designed to be an informative introduction into the exciting world of graphic novels. Understanding visual literacy, format, and close reading is a key component of this lesson. This lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and a companion group activity is available for purchase. The teacher or librarian will need several copies of books in graphic novel format and traditional format in order to share with students and complete the activity. Please be sure you have thoroughly re
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3rd - 8th
Bradbury and Technology Unit Plan
A loose lesson using Ray Bradbury's F451, There Will Come Soft Rains, and The Veldt.
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8th - 10th
Wonder: A Novel Study
Wonder by J.C. Palacio is a wonderful story for middle grade students. It follows the story of August Pullman, a boy born with severe facial birth defects. Palacio tells the story from Auggie's perspective and from the perspective of his sister, and friends. It will make your students cheer. It opens the door for very good class discussions on peer pressure and acceptance.
I am always concerned about my boys in the classroom. Boys don't always like books that girls like, but both girls and
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4th - 8th
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8th Grade Practice Questions
This is perfect for K-Prep practice. All questions are pulled from released K-Prep tests,
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8th
"Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life" by Rachel Renee Russell Unit
This book (first in a series) is about Nikki's attempt to navigate her way through middle school written in diary format.This unit contains everything you need to thoroughly teach/cover this book including: 1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities, 2. Discussion questions for each chapter, 3. Vocabulary tests, 4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests, 5. Writing assignments, 6. Activities/worksheets, 7. Reading comprehension test, and 8. Answer keys.It would also be ideal for homeschool in
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5th - 8th
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