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Close reading Common Core RL.7.4 resources $5-10
Literary Analysis with Sticky Notes - Short Story Unit w/ Activities, Writing
Teaching literary analysis can be fun, engaging, and accessible for all students! Increase student engagement and understanding in your next literary analysis unit (whether it be short stories or novels) with interactive and hands-on close reading organizers and scaffolded writing responses. Students will enjoy using sticky notes in class as they analyze the author's use of various literary devices in complex short stories and novels. This is a complete literature unit in itself!This sticky note
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Sticky Note Analysis Bundle: Literary, Rhetoric, Poetry
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Teleplay Short Story Unit Grade 7
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street by Rod Serling (Twilight Zone) Teleplay UnitThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: October Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Mood & ToneThemeElements of PlotConflictFinding Text EvidenceComparing Multiple Versions in Multiple FormatsVocabulary Practice Standardized Test FormatIdentifying Supporting Details (Informational Text)Listening ComprehensionSee the list of activities below for a
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7th
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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit
This is an extremely thorough, full 2-week unit for the short story "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. These resources are focused around Common Core Standards for Grade 7, but they are absolutely still relevant for all middle grades students who are reading "The Lottery" or science fiction/dystopian in general. Please verify this by taking a look at the preview file.This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: March Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month C
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6th - 8th
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Close Reading Poems | National Poetry Month: Printable & Digital Formats
This resource is perfect for close reading poems for National Poetry Month in April!But, poetry doesn't have to be saved for April! Use this pack to practice close reading poems in your classroom to help grow your students' love for poetry. This resource is designed to help teachers engage students with classic poetry through guiding questions during multiple reads.With three questions to guide different purposes for reading each of the twelve poems, you'll be set to apply a variety of reading s
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4th - 6th
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A Christmas Carol Drama/Play by Israel Horovitz Short Story Unit Grade 7
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Acts I & II, by Israel HorowitzThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: November Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Elements of DramaTrace the Development of ThemeConnotation vs. DenotationConflict: Man vs. SupernaturalProvide an Objective SummaryCompare Historical vs. Fictional AccountsComparing Multiple Versions in Multiple FormatsSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of
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6th - 8th
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Rikki Tikki Tavi Short Story Unit (Activities, Assessments, Paired Texts)
Rikki Tikki Tavi by Rudyard Kipling Short Story Unit for Grade 7, Common Core Aligned Unit (Activities, Assessments, Paired Texts)This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: September Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Four Types of ConflictCiting Text EvidenceFigurative LanguageAnalyzing Characters’ Motivations and Actions (Explicitly teaches RL.7.6)Sound Devices and Types of Rhyme in PoetryAnalyzing Animation Techniques (Explicitly
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7th
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Elements of Poetry Anchor Chart and Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson
This introduction to poetry lesson is perfect for exploring the elements of poetry - teach the basic structure of poetry with the elements of poetry anchor chart and interactive slideshow provided with this resource. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Introduction to Poetry Lesson:✏️ Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Explore the characteristics of poetryScaffold how to read and interpret poetryIntroduce the element
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6th - 12th
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes Poetry Unit
This is an extremely thorough, full 2-week unit for the narrative poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. These resources are focused around Common Core Standards for Grade 7, but they are absolutely still relevant for all middle grades students who are studying The Highwayman or poetry/narrative poetry in general. Please verify this by taking a look at the preview file.This love-themed poetry unit is perfect for April, Poetry month, or any time! This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7
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6th - 8th
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Song Lyric Analysis Lesson - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics -Digital
This song lyric analysis lesson introduces poetry analysis through the use of your students’ favorite song lyrics! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Song Lyric Analysis Lesson Plan:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint® & PDF✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Practice Close Reading
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6th - 12th
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10 Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 100 Portfolio Assessments
This set has 10 full length passages. Each passage has 10 individual quizzes--each quiz tests a specific skill. There are a total of 100 quizzes. This book is designed so that classroom teachers can quickly ascertain whether or not the students within the class are ready to begin a new reading skill or if they need to continue practicing a reading skill they have not mastered. Great formative assessment tool. There are 10 passages and 100 formative assessments. Each story set is composed of a st
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4th - 8th
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Unit - Argumentative Writing Task
Are you looking for a short story unit that will pique your students’ interest and encourage their curiosity while reading "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury? How about a dystopian short story set in a futuristic society where technology can replace even the most basic of human activities and has one of the most jaw-dropping endings in literature? Look no further than this “The Veldt” Short Story Unit that is is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA . This two week
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6th - 9th
The Raven Activities | Digital Escape Room Close Reading Annotation Lesson Quiz
BUNDLE and SAVE! Use these engaging, interactive print and digital resources to get your students excited to read "The Raven" and delve deeper into Edgar Allan Poe's life. Pre-teach poetic devices, allusions, and symbolism through the digital escape room, continue with the annotation lesson, and end with the assessment. See preview for full details!Related Products:The Cask of Amontillado BUNDLE Irony Digital Escape Room, Project, Essay & MoreHALLOWEEN Capitalizing Proper Nouns | Mystery Rev
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7th - 11th
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The Smallest Dragonboy Short Story Unit
The Smallest Dragonboy by Anne McCaffrey Comprehensive Short Story Unit for Common Core StandardsThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: December Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:*Text Evidence* Heavy Text Evidence Practice in this unit!Indirect Characterization AnalysisCharacter TraitsTypes of Characters (protagonist, antagonist, round, flat, dynamic, static, sympathetic, minor)Analyzing Contrasting Points of ViewTheme, Text E
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6th - 8th
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Detective Figurative Language & Poetic Devices - Digital Escape Room - Engaging
Engage your students with this no-print digital escape room, meticulously designed to reinforce figurative language and poetic devices! Whether your students work collaboratively, in small groups, or individually, this immersive challenge promises high engagement and a fun learning experience. Say goodbye to setup hassles – simply share the link, and let the adventure begin!Key Features: Custom Breakout Website: Immerse your students in a digital escape adventure, complete with interactive slide
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6th - 9th
ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 6
Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 6These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This resource includes:• A high-interest reader’s theater script • Reader Response Questions• Context Clue Word Work• Summary Stra
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
ELA Halloween Escape Room- Reading Comprehension, Main Idea, & More
☠ Reading Comprehension, main idea, conflict, plot, figurative language, & more!!! The best part... you simply share the link to the Google Form, and students are on their way!! There are also suggestions for how to use this in printable format. ☠**Save 20% when you purchase this in my GROWING Digital Escape Room Bundle!** You can also save 20% by purchasing in my ELA Halloween Growing Bundle!**Students are trying to "escape their fears." There job is to work through each of the "rooms" in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension & Grammar Escape Room GROWING Bundle
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief BUNDLE (Lapbook & Comprehension Questions)
This bundle combines a lapbook with a variety of comprehension activities with a set of comprehension quick checks to use for assessment.The Percy Jackson Lapbook is engaging way for students to track their comprehension while reading Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. Students will analyze the main character, identify allusions, make connections, evaluate the novel and extend their learning by researching Greek gods and writing their own Camp Half-Blood adventure. This is a g
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5th - 7th
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All Summer in A Day Short Story Unit - Narrative Writing Task - 36 Task Cards
The "All Summer In A Day" short story unit BUNDLE is filled with reading comprehension activities to teach main idea, summary, theme, characterization, and more. This 8 day close reading unit is the PERFECT resource to help your middle school ELA students think critically and dive deeper into Ray Bradbury's classic dystopian tale. Each lesson is scaffolded and contains tools to help meet the diverse needs of all learners. There is also a creative writing project that requires students to write a
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6th - 9th
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Song of the Trees by Mildred D. Taylor Short Story Unit
This is an extremely thorough, full 2-week unit for the short story "Song of the Trees" by Mildred D. Taylor. These resources are focused around Common Core Standards for Grade 7, but they are absolutely still relevant for all middle grades students who are studying this story or historical fiction in general. Please verify this by taking a look at the preview file.This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: January Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month
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6th - 8th
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Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes: Cornell and Folding Interactive
Teach Setting, Mood, and Tone PowerPoint and Notes
Setting, Mood, and Tone don't have to be too difficult for kids to understand. You just need a few tips and tricks to teach them. This unit will be a great help.
The guided notes come in two interactive styles: folding and Cornell. The 34 slide PowerPoint and the 23 page pdf include the following:
★ clear explanations on how to read closely to determine setting, mood, and theme
★ examples for modeling
★ video links to enhance the lesson
Speci
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5th - 8th
The Crossover Novel Study (10 Prompts and 6 Quizzes) Distance Learning
The Crossover is about twin brothers who are talented basketball players. It's written by one of the boys, Josh, who is challenged when his relationship with his brother changes and when his father experiences serious health problems.Included:10 Writing Prompts→ Two writing prompts for the following chapters: First Quarter, Second Quarter, Third Quarter, Fourth Quarter→ One writing prompt for the following chapters: Warm-up, Overtime→ Assess student comprehension→ Matches the rigor required by
Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck Close Readings & Activities
Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck Close Readings & Activities
Six close readings, one per chapter, focus on key scenes from Of Mice and Men, and could be assigned for homework or used as in-class activities. Each close reading includes a passage from the text and directions for annotation of the text as well as three after reading activities: creation of a graphic organizer, a text-based response, and a text-based drawing. Students will also analyze characters, theme, and conflict and respo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck Bundle of Resources
Flowers for Algernon Guided Reading Google Annotation Project
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
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6th - 10th
Mood Mini-Unit - 3 Mood Lessons - Paper and Digital Versions
Mood is an essential element of every piece of literature. That’s why helping students to understand how to distinguish and analyze the mood of a text is essential. This mini-unit is designed to do just that! Not only will students understand that mood is the atmosphere of a text, they’ll also develop confidence in their own skills as a reader. This 3-day mini-unit provides lots of opportunities for students to read, write, and discuss mood. Each lesson starts with a fun and engaging activit
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5th - 8th
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