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Middle school creative writing guided reading books $5-10
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien is a standards based low prep novel study. Along with reading comprehension and writing activities, the literature guide promotes interesting discussion topics about society and what makes a person (animal) civilized.This is a zipped file with two secure PDF files. The download includes a student PDF with all activity pages that teachers can print as a novel study packet for independent work, reading groups, or book clubs. The second PDF has
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4th - 6th
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Love That Dog Novel Study and Poetry Unit
This literature resource for Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is a low prep novel study and includes both reading comprehension activities as well as creative poetry writing activities related to the figures of speech used in the story. The other great feature of this book is the famous poems that are integrated throughout the story. This is the perfect supplement to a poetry unit of study and really gets kids motivated to write poems and use figures of speech-- just like Jack (the main character
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Poetry and Figures of Speech Bundle
How to Write a Play Writing Unit | Create Your Own Reader's Theater!
Teach your students how to write a play from start to finish. The slides include vocabulary, examples, and a step-by-step breakdown of creating characters, a storyboard, script, practice and performance. Students follow along and create their own play with the included worksheets. This bundle also includes narrative and informational reading passages with comprehension questions about the life and work of a playwright. I have also included a How to Write a Play wordsearch for fast finishers! Thi
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2nd - 8th
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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3rd - 8th
Gooseberry Park Guided Reading Packet, CC-Aligned!
This is a fun, Common Core-aligned, guided reading packet to go with the novel Gooseberry Park by Cynthia Rylant. This packet stretches the entire novel. Each chapter is represented with questions and responses. This packet addresses: comprehension questions, text dependent questions, analysis of brief passages, literary terms including simile and onomatopoeia, inferencing questions, predictions, parts of speech and even a concluding writing assignment prompt. Fun illustrations and graphics,
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3rd - 6th
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Edgar Allan's Official Crime Investigation Notebook Novel Study
Here is a novel study for Edgar Allan’s Official Crime Investigation Notebook by author Mary Amato. This is a wonderful book about friendship and perseverance. The students at Wordsworth Elementary School race to find out who has been stealing classroom items and leaving a poem in its place. This is a novel that is a favorite of boys and girls The comprehension skills that are covered in this novel study are predicting, visualization, cause and effect, sequencing, questioning, main idea, key d
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Novel Study Growing Bundle
Wolf Hollow Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becom
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Lauren Wolk BUNDLE
Hate That Cat Novel Study and Poetry Unit
Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech has so many poetic possibilities. This low prep novel unit for Hate That Cat includes a variety of standard reading comprehension skills as well as creative writing activities related to the figures of speech and poetry used in the story. The other great feature of this book is the famous poems that are integrated throughout the story.
This is a great supplement to a poetry unit of study and really gets kids motivated to write poems and use figures of speech-- ju
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Poetry and Figures of Speech Bundle
Fantasy Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Your students will love this no-prep creative fantasy writing unit! “Fantasy Writing Workshop“ is a step-by-step complete narrative writing unit that facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the allegorical genre of fantasy. Everything you need to teach fantasy writing is here!This 24-page and 18-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Fantasy Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure
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7th - 10th
Area 51 Conspiracy Mentor Texts & Reading & Writing Project
Introducing The Ultimate Resource to Explore UFO Conspiracy Theories and Cultivate Critical Thinking! Unravel the mysteries surrounding Area 51 with our compelling print-and-go mentor texts and comprehensive reading and writing worksheets, featuring "The Roswell Incident" and the infamous Bob Lazar interview! Through 13 amazing activities, students will delve into the world of Area 51 conspiracy theories, examining evidence and deciding for themselves if UFOs and aliens hide within this highly c
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3rd - 6th
Dying to Meet You 43 Old Cemetery Road Novel Study Unit
Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise is a unique novel study unit that is a big hit with students. This standards based 43 Old Cemetery Road literature guide offers lots of practice with inference skills. The students must read "between the lines" in the letters that the characters write back and forth to each other to understand the story plot and characters. There are several creative writing activities from which to choose as well as vocabulary lists, story plot maps, and character charts included
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4th - 6th
Love That Dog and Hate That Cat Novel Study Unit Bundle
This resource for Love That Dog and Hate That Cat by Sharon Creech is a low prep novel unit bundle and includes both reading comprehension activities as well as creative poetry writing activities related to the figures of speech used in the stories. The other great feature of these books are the famous poems that are integrated throughout the novels. This is the perfect supplement to a poetry unit of study and really gets kids motivated to write poems and use figures of speech-- just like Jack
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4th - 6th
Love, Ruby Lavender- Book Companion
Hello there, Ruby Lavender fans! This book has always been one of my favorites since childhood and I was so excited to make a product for it.I separated the book companion by every four chapters since the chapters can be quite short.For every four chapters there is: Vocabulary: a list of vocabulary words and definitions, a practice vocabulary page with fill in the blanks and word banks, and a practice vocabulary page answer key. Comprehension: a "review the skill" comprehension explanation page,
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3rd - 6th
Wonder Journal with Comprehension Questions and Annotating (Part 1)
Printable book with comprehension questions along with annotating In this journal students will practice:Main Idea and detailsFill in the BlanksChronological OrderOpinionFinding text evidenceMeaning of the title“What if” questionsSummarize the chapterInferFind the scene in the chapterKids are super excited about creating their own book. Just print, fold, and staple. There is 1 page dedicated for each chapter in Part I. 1-2 questions per each chapter + room for annotating.Check out the PREVIEW
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4th - 7th
Navigating Early Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool. ABOUT THE NOVEL: From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, re
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5th - 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
“The Secret Pocket.” Truth and Reconciliation and Inclusive Education
“The Secret Pocket.” A Book written by Peggy Janicki. Reading Comprehension and Inclusive Education. ©This book tells the true story of how a group of girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their clothes to hide food.Teach your students to believe in themselves and persevere even when the hardest obstacle is in front of them. Print, copy and bind into a booklet. You have a literacy and Social Justice Education for the whole week! Truth and Reconciliation Activity 1: Introduction
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2nd - 6th
Samurai Rising Novel Study **UPDATED
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Samurai Rising by Pamela Turner. The pack has been designed in alignment with Common Core Reading Standards for Grades 6-8.About the Novel: A samurai fights for honor and survival in a real-life Game of Thrones.Stirring narrative nonfiction recounts the rise of Minamoto Yoshitsune from seemingly doomed infant to immortal warrior-hero (and one of the most famous samurai in Japanese history). Acclaimed author Pamel
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Heroes and Villains Unit BUNDLE
K-Pop - BTS - Reading Comprehension Pack - INC Writing Activity
Explore the world of BTS with this engaging learning pack designed for students aged 10 and above! This resource is perfect for incorporating K-pop culture into educational settings while enhancing reading comprehension skills.What's Included:Detailed biographies and research activities for each BTS member (RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook).Reading comprehension questions based on BTS-related passages to assess understanding and critical thinking.Creative writing prompts inspired by BT
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Narratives- Mentor and Bump-it-up Texts
Welcome to "Narratives- Mentor and Bump-it-up Texts." This unparalleled resource is designed to elevate your students' narrative writing skills to new heights. With a collection of 11 meticulously crafted narratives, this instant digital download provides a diverse array of stories tailored to inspire and instruct budding writers.Overview:Resource Type: Instant Digital DownloadContent: Immerse yourself in a curated collection of narratives, each crafted to engage and captivate readers while off
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3rd - 9th
Poetry & Prose with Mother Goose
Poetry and prose can be fun to teach with Mother Goose! You may be familiar with the rhymes (poetry), but have you read the short stories (prose) about Old King Cole, Little Boy Blue, or Humpty Dumpty? This collection of Mother Goose short stories (prose) was written over a century ago by L. Frank Baum, best known for his classic Wizard of Oz series of books. L. Frank Baum used one of the earliest forms of poetry (Mother Goose nursery rhymes) as his inspiration to write these fun short stories
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3rd - 6th
Reading Guide : Taking Sides by Gary Soto
A reading guide for the book Taking Sides by Gary Soto.This includes:reading guide 1-13modified contentanswer keyvocabulary activitiesword gamesfigurative language activitiesvocab card (editable)graphic organizer
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7th - 10th
WONDER Book Companion Activities
45 pages of ready to printable activities that go along with WONDER book by Palacio.Nothing to do, just print and enjoy :) Check out the PREVIEW.Included in this packet: **Vocabulary Pages (student/teacher led) - graphic organizers**Critical thinking Writing Pages**Empathy practice “Walk In My Shoes”**”I Am Wonderful” and “You Are Wonderful” Writing Activity where students will realize they are amazing and FULL of WONDER** Idea for genetics lesson** Journal page – practicing point of view and co
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4th - 6th
Flora & Ulysses Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. *Updated with additional opportunities for deeper learning.ABOUT THE NOVEL: Holy unanticipated occurrences! From #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo comes a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters — a novel interspersed with comic-style graphic sequences and full-page illustrations, all rendered in black and white by K. G. Campbell.ABO
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3rd - 6th
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