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9th grade literature Common Core RL.4.4 resources
Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline and
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
Cyclops: The Monster in the Cave--Readers Theater from The Odyssey
Includes comprehension activity, key, and teacher notes! Liven up your reading curriculum and satisfy the Common Core with this kid-friendly classroom play based on the 9th book of Homer's The Odyssey. Originally published in the September 2012 issue of Scholastic's Scope magazine, "Cyclops" is suitable for reader's theater or stage performance. Use it to introduce the original text, build fluency, and improve comprehension. Pair it with a Percy Jackson novel as part of a literature circle! Or j
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5th - 9th
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Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
The Gift of the Magi: Complete Differentiated BundleYour upper elementary and middle school students will love reading the classic Christmas story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and you'll love the differentiated options for you and your students!This packet includes 5 different versions of this text ~ See Preview File for samples of each:Original Version - unaltered text, The Gift of the MagiModified Version - The Gift of the Magi re-written in clear, easy-to-understand languageAnnotated V
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Christmas Activities for Middle School Bundle
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Vocabulary, Crossword Puzzles, Quizzes
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief vocabulary resources will help students learn, acquire, and utilize new words in their writing and speaking. The vocabulary resources will assist students in building their own vocabulary and engage them in varied activities to maximize their vocabulary’s expansion. Below is an outline of the resources included to help teach challenging vocabulary words in Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief and build your students’ vocabulary knowledge.Percy Jackson L
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Figurative Language Instructional Slideshow Activity - Analyze Literary Devices
We set out to make the most helpful, most compelling, most graphically attractive teaching resource for you to introduce your learners to all the various figurative language. This 70+ slide PowerPoint will help you introduce how every many you need to teach your level of learners.Two Parts to the PowerPoint:> 23 Instructional Slides with definitions and examples> 22 Quiz Review Slides with quote from novel or song for students to analyze> 22 Quiz ReTeach Slides with explanation of why t
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â JULIUS CAESAR Unit Plan Shakespeare Questions - Play Study Movie Literature
Figurative Language Stories - Close Reading - Grades 4-8
Note: Please view the preview file to see all 4 steps included in the activities!Included in this product are 6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language, including:1. simile2. metaphor3. hyperbole4. personification5. alliteration6. onomatopoeia7. idiom8. allusionUse these activities for homework, group work, daily work, review, test prep, assessment.Each of the 6 original stories has four steps:Step 1 - Identify Figurative Language - Read each story and underline
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3rd - 9th
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Percy Jackson's the Lightening Thief Journal: Writing Prompts and Vocabulary
This journal includes writing prompts for every chapter of Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightening Thief. They are creative and thought provoking writing prompts that relate to the plots and themes of each chapter in the novel. Included are narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive topics. Each journal page also includes vocabulary words from each chapter that students should challenge themselves to use.While reading the novel with my students, I use this journal after we have co
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4th - 9th
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SADAKO, and the THOUSAND PAPER CRANES Novel Study Common Core Aligned
Set in post World War II Japan, for Sadako, and the Thousand Paper Cranes, here are reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, short writing response questions and several activities.I have bundled them as follows: Ch. 1 and 2; Ch. 3 and 4; Ch. 5; Ch. 6; Ch. 7; Ch. 8; Ch. 9 and Epilogue - all in attractive, student friendly formats. No answers provided.There is a handout with an essential question prompt, with decorative border, suitable for posting around your room.In addition to th
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4th - 9th
Wolf Hollow Chapter Questions
The Wolf Hollow novel study guide provides a framework for students to complete a deep literary analysis of the novel by Lauren Wolk. The assignments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. Digital Compatibility: This resource is also technology friendly! It can be utilized in classrooms where computers or tablets are central to instruction because the resource has been ad
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Wolf Hollow Novel Study
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 TV Series Worksheets
These worksheets are meant to be completed while watching The Episodes from Season 1 of the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events.These 8 Episodes are based on the first four books from the book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony SnicketA Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 Trailer
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4th - 12th
World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
I have bundled seven of my WWII Novel Study Units. Each novel study includes a no-prep standards-based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and "end of the book" projects. Included are teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with the award-winning novels in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills. Everything you need to use the seven novels in your classroom is incl
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4th - 9th
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The Hungers Games Novel Study and Comprehension Questions GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION
Reading The Hunger Games? This is the novel study for you! You can assign these questions and activities through most Learning Management Systems, they are Google Slides. First, it includes multiple choice and open ended comprehension questions for each chapter. You can choose between multiple choice version for a quick and easy way to check for understanding. Or you can choose the free response version of the questions to allow students to practice full sentence responses. Answer keys are provi
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4th - 12th
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Unit-Long Individualized Reading SSR Project For Any Novel
Get ready for this low-prep project that will enhance your unit! Perfect for an individual reading project or whole-class novel! Throw away your guided reading questions and forget about wasting so much of your time creating study guides for students to study from for a summative assessment! Your life is about to get so much easier while students get to have some fun. This is one of my favorite projects I have ever done with my students. This product includes detailed instructions for the teache
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Figurative Language Poster Pack
This is a poster packet that includes 14 different figurative language components. There is one page for each of the 14 including...- Alliteration- Allusion- Analogy- Euphemism- Hyperbole- Idiom- Imagery- Onomatopoeia- Oxymoron- Metaphor- Personification- Pun- Simile- SymbolismThere is also a title page/heading page and poster for Figurative Language and what it is. Each poster includes the title of the component, definition, and 1-2 examples. The posters are part of a nature/animal theme.*UPD
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1st - 12th
Interactive Reading Notebooks ~ Free Bonus Lesson #3 ~ Similes
This freebie includes a complete interactive reading notebook lesson on similes. It is a bonus lesson that is not included in my other notebook products, so be sure to download this if you own those as well.This lesson includes an interactive notebook activity and is aligned to CCSS standards for grades 4-8.Are you thinking about using interactive notebooks in your reading classroom? I've included 4 pages of tips, FAQs for using interactive notebooks, and a guide to getting started.If you are co
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3rd - 9th
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli | 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 Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli - 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 reading and give you ri
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4th - 10th
Descriptive Writing - Using Your Senses
If you are looking for interactive resources that assist in teaching descriptive writing, these are for you. To start, this file includes two collections of templates that correlate with using mentor texts and visual texts to teach descriptive writing. In addition, each collection is organized in a sequential gradual release format. It starts with teacher modeling and proceeds to whole group, small group and independent levels of mastery. Finally, the format has been strategically created to wor
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K - 12th
The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan Bundle Novel Study and Digital Escape Room
Double the fun with these resources for The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan. After completing the novel study, students should complete the digital escape room to test their comprehension and knowledge of the story.Novel StudyThis novel study is for the first book in the Ranger's Apprentice series, The Ruins of Gorlan, by John Flanagan. This series is fabulous. If you have reluctant readers, this is the book series for them.What's included:Vocabulary list for the entire bookCrossword puzzlesVoc
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6th - 9th
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Novel Study
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 6 Week Novel StudyDesigned to last six weeks with 4 chapters per week. This novel study includes:- A weekly task- Questions for each chapter- Vocabulary to define each week- A title page- MapThis novel study is designed to go alongside independent or whole class reading of the novel for children aged 7+.
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3rd - 9th
The Giver: Novel Study Reading Comprehension Skills Packet: Common Core Aligned
Enhance Your Classroom Experience with "The Giver" Reading Comprehension Packet!Discussion Starters: Stimulate meaningful conversations with thought-provoking questions that explore the novel's themes, characters, and ethical dilemmas.Deepen understanding by dissecting the traits, motivations, and relationships of pivotal characters like Jonas, The Giver, and Fiona.Expand your students' vocabulary with tailored exercises that immerse them in the novel's key terms and phrases.Delve into the impac
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3rd - 12th
The Hunger Games Novel Study and Comprehension Questions HARD COPY
Reading The Hunger Games? This is the novel study for you! First, it includes multiple choice and open ended comprehension questions for each chapter. You can choose between multiple choice version for a quick and easy way to check for understanding. Or you can choose the free response version of the questions to allow students to practice full sentence responses. Answer keys are provided for both!Once you have gauged comprehension, you can assign student a myriad of activities that accompany th
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4th - 12th
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli | TEST & BOOK REPORT PROJECTS / TASKS
Looking for book report or project options that allow for student choice? Tasks that are CCSSÂ aligned that require students to think deeply and engage critically with the text? Need a simple comprehension test that's easy to grade and quick to give? Or maybe formulaic book reports just aren't meeting your teaching needs? Our reading Book Report Projects/ Tasks & Test for Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli are a no-busy-work, no-frills, no-prep solution to meet the need for student accountability wh
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4th - 10th
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli |EXTENSION TASKS |Discussion Questions| Enrichment
Easily assign CCSSÂ aligned enrichment or extension tasks for students who need differentiation with our journal for Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli! Perhaps you have students who have mastered grade level reading standards and need tasks at a deeper cognitive level? Or maybe you just need some engaging discussion questions for whole class or small group activities? Assigning more work isn't the answer! But, this extension task journal for Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli IS the answer! Our extension guides
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4th - 10th
Japanese Noh Hand Fans- Eastern Theatre
Activate your students' creativity by having them design Japanese Noh hand fans. Whether you want to reinforce the literary element of symbolism or extend your lesson on Eastern Theatre, this activity will be sure to spark their imagination!
1. Activate their prior knowledge of symbolism through a discussion.
2. Have your pupils complete the chart to help them differentiate between concrete and abstract ideas and objects.
3. Then the students can brainstorm symbols that represent themes that m
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4th - 12th
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