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Common Core W.8.4 guided reading books
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera is a high interest low prep novel study in the popular dystopian book genre. This literature guide has it all! Chapter by chapter questions, vocabulary, character charts, ongoing graphic organizers for various literary elements, and many unique activities that help students relate to the text more effectively. The science fiction book earned the 2022 Newbery Award and tackles themes like coming of age, independence, and the value of storytelling. Supplem
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Unit BUNDLE
This is a bundle of the resources I used with my English Language Arts class over the course of a 9-week period when reading the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. In this bundle you will receive an pacing guide/outline, guided notes for all 20 chapters of the novel, 4 quizzes (each quiz covers 5 chapters), a PowerPoint presentation reviewing the books main points and story elements, and 1 unit test.
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5th - 8th
Hello, Universe - Erin Kelly - Unit Plan - Plans Inc. Comp, Vocab, Resource Sp.
This listing is for a editable bundle of guided reading materials that go along with the book Hello, Universe by Erin Estrada Kelly. The mini-lessons are meant to mixed and matched, or repeated as necessary. I used this with my 7th grade resource room/ reading & literacy support classes. The file is editable, so you can pick and choose which questions to use. We did this unit as a combination of mini-lessons, independent reading, partner reading, and read-aloud. The listing includes: 1. Comp
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6th - 8th
Death Coming Up the Hill : A Vietnam War Novel Workbook
This hands-on, engaging workbook acts as a strong supplement to the novel Death Coming Up the Hill by Chris Crowe. It is a fantastic resource for engaging students with historical literature and poetry and focuses on both Bloom's Taxonomy and Common Core Standards. Students will come away from the unit with a strong knowledge base of the Vietnam War, the late 1960s, haiku poetry, research sources, and informative texts.The workbook includes:A cover pagePre-reading research activity regarding t
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7th - 12th
Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide | SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
Fog! Gas lights! Mysteries! SHERLOCK HOLMES must be close at hand. Silver Blaze--Sherlock Holmes Close Reading Study Guide is ready so students can enjoy a trip to Holmes’s flat at 221B Baker Street, London, and to the countryside in Dartmoor where Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the disappearance of the famous race horse Silver Blaze and the apparent murder of the horse’s trainer.Here’s what you’ll find in your 51-page reproducible guide:• introductory information about the story, along with
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Sherlock Holmes | Conan Doyle Biography and SILVER BLAZE | Worksheets
The Giver Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a standards-based low prep novel study that engages your students in lots of critical thinking. It is a dystopian science fiction book and Newbery Award winner that tackles themes like independence, free choice, and individuality.There are chapter comprehension questions, vocabulary, and multiple graphic organizers to support text analysis as well as engaging literacy activities to enhance the novel study. Use the materials as a whole group, in reading groups, or with
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
A Secret for Two by Reynolds short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "A Secret for Two" by Quentin Reynolds is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "A Secret for Two" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a map design activity
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
The Atlantic Slave Trade Unit: Africans in the Americas
African American History The Atlantic Slave Trade Unit Lesson: Africans in the AmericasEssential Question: What were the long-term impacts of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies, the economies of European countries, and the development of the Americas?Directions: After reading each topic answer the guided reading questions & Use the graphic organizer below to take notes on Slavery in the Americas, and Africans Help Settle the Americas. Then after completing the lesson have students
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
You Can't Take It with You by Eva-Lis Wuorio short story unit
This short story resource for "You Can't Take It with You" by Eva-Lis Wuorio is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "You Can't Take It with You" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a cr
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Where the Red Fern Grows Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This Where the Red Fern Grows resource by Wilson Rawls is a common core aligned low prep novel unit that explores multiple aspects of the classic story of a boy and his dogs. It is an autobiographical fiction novel that tackles themes like coming of age, loyalty, and a dog's love.There are many reading activity pages from which to choose in this resource. Product Includes:CCSS 6th gradeSample Pacing Chart to Organize and Plan Daily ActivitiesVocabularyReading Comprehension QuestionsCharacter Cha
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6th - 8th
The Dinner Party by Mona Gardner short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "The Dinner Party" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis assignments, there is a fun point of view writi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Seedfolks Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman resource is a low prep novel unit and includes a student PDF packet with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, and student samples. There are many activities from which to choose in this Seedfolks novel study depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension activities, students think about how the point of view in each chapter affects the tone of the story, the different cultures th
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6th - 8th
Daily Reflection and Writing Prompts for Teens
Looking for a way to build relationships with your students while also giving them a meaningful task that will build their academic skills? These 180 daily digital prompts from my book Everyday Hero will give your students the opportunity to read, reflect, and write about topics that are meaningful to them. In my classroom, I use this by projecting it on the board, having a student read the prompt aloud, taking a few minutes for discussion, and then letting them have quiet time to write a respo
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Grades:
7th - 9th
The Candymakers Novel Study
So who's story is the real story? Can anyone recount an event exactly as it happened or are stories all about perspective? Learn all about perspective, prior knowledge and internal struggle as four twelve year old candymaking contestants seek to win the annual contest and have their new idea on shelves all over the country. Help your student(s) stop and take the time to look beyond the words on the page. Through this unique novel study, students will actually spend time with the text, rolling th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Dystopian Novel Study Literature Bundle
These 4 standards-based guided reading novel studies are dystopian literature. The novel units for The Giver, The Last Cuentista, Among the Hidden, and The White Mountains would work well for book groups to compare features of the dystopian genre.All novel units include chapter vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, character charts, teach answer keys, notes, and student samples. IN ADDITION, each novel unit has activity pages unique to the specific novel (see lists below).PLEASE READ: Thi
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The Landlady by Dahl short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "Landlady" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there are two fun writing activities. Pick the as
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Sled Short Story by Thomas E. Adams short story unit with digital option
This short story resource for "Sled" by Thomas E. Adams is a low prep packet and includes a student PDF file with the student activity pages and a second PDF with all student pages, teacher notes, answer keys, student samples, and the link to a Google Drive digital file. There are several activities from which to choose in this "Sled" unit depending on your class needs. Not only are there reading comprehension and text analysis activities, there is a descriptive writing activity using sensory de
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle Grades Short Story Unit Bundle with digital option
Blank Check, A Young Adult Novel - Study Guide
From the thrilling Young Adult Book, Blank Check.Educators designed the study guide for educators.What’s included in this Study Guide?All 50 state standards for English / Language Arts Grades 6-12  Over 30 Pre and Post Reading Activities 300 Vocabulary & Literary TermsDesigned for Distance Education & Traditional ClassroomThe Study Guide provides teachers with lessons that entail excitement and engagement.Activities include multiple websites that create critical thinking and student-cent
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7th - 10th
The Trail of Tears The Story of Cherokee Removal Native American Heritage Lesson
The Trail of Tears by Dan Elish Guide The Story of Forced Cherokee Removal and Native American HistoryThis guide includes: Teacher Section with Answers and Student Section BenchmarksKWL ChartNative American Tribe MapPre, post and during reading activitiesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsDiscussion questionsVocabulary ActivitiesCause & Effect ChartExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about Native American HistoryTeaching about American HistoryTeaching about
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6th - 9th
"Lamb to Slaughter" by Roald Dahl Interactive HyperDoc
This is a good resource for students to do virtually or together in the classroom to promote social distancing.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Hunger Games Mini-Unit
Different reading and vocabulary plans for the book: The Hunger Games
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Grades:
8th - 9th
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