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Middle school creative writing guided reading book pdfs
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Poetry and Figures of Speech Bundle
Myth Writing Projects, Mythology Writing Outline, Book Report and More
"Myths, Mythology Unit" With this resource you will have everything you need to add fun and creativity to your mythology genre studies. I have included a "Myth Writing Project Menu" with nine creative projects, a myth element checklist, a writing outline for students to organize and write their own myth and a complete "Myth Book Report" for students to fill out after they have read a myth novel of their own. Digital Option Available! This will work perfectly for distance learning as well!The c
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Genre Units Bundled, Projects for Every Reading Genre
Number of the Stars - Novel Packet - Questions, Vocab. Tests, Essay Prompts
As the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen’s family takes in Annemarie’s best friend, Ellen Rosen, and conceals her as part of the family.
Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. The heroism of an entire nation reminds us that there was pride and human decency in the world even during a tim
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3rd - 7th
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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Digital Close Reading: Macbeth's Tomorrow Soliloquy
WHAT IS IT?Digital Close Reading: Macbeth is a fully digital resource that guides students through a digital close read of the “Tomorrow” soliloquy from William Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. Using annotation cues, students will arrive at an understanding of Shakespeare’s light and dark symbolism, the theme of time, and tone. It can also be printed and used as a hardcopy resource. A suggested answer key is included.HOW DOES IT WORK?Teachers can assign this resource using Google Classroom or Goo
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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
Grades:
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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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Lauren Wolk BUNDLE
King Bidgood's In the Bathtub Activity Packet
Looking for activities to accompany the classic picture book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub?
This FUN, ENGAGING, and HASSLE-FREE! Just print, hand out, and watch your students comprehension increase and their imaginations soar!
10 Activities include:
KWL Chart
Beginning-Middle-End
Main Idea-Supporting Details
Text Connections
Sequencing of Events
Problem-Solution Irganizer (2)
Bathtub Imaginings - Visualizing
Imaginative Writing Prompts (2)
Resources created by: Jessica Lawler, "Joy in the Jou
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K - 6th
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Poetry and Figures of Speech Bundle
Writing a book report {for beginners}
Unlock the world of book reporting for beginners with our resource: "Writing a Book Report {for Beginners}." This invaluable tool is designed to guide and empower your students in crafting comprehensive book reports with ease. Tailored for beginners, this resource includes dedicated sections for every essential aspect of a book report.**Key Features:**1. **Comprehensive Reporting Sections:** This resource simplifies the book reporting process with designated pages for crucial elements: - Cov
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1st - 12th, Staff
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
Grades 3-8: A World of Cookies for Santa - Christmas around the world Read Aloud
Take a trip around the world as we learn about all the delicious treats Santa eats, and unique Christmas traditions celebrated around the world! This printable PDF is a companion for M.E. Furman's book A World of Cookies for Santa! This package can be used with grades 3-8 as the depth of discussion and length of writing assignments can vary depending on the age group. Always preview the books and activities before assigning to ensure they are appropriate for your learners.About This Product:3 PD
Grades:
3rd - 8th
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
This is a unit plan for the remarkable Caldecott Medal winning book The Invention of Hugo Cabret written and wonderfully illustrated by Brian Selznick. I created this unit in 2012 to coincide with the release of the excellent movie version of the book.
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4th - 8th
"One Cool Friend" Activity Packet
Looking for FUN and ENGAGING activities to accompany your study of the 2013 Caldecott Honor Book, "One Cool Friend" by Toni Buzzeo?
This 12-page packet is just the ticket! It will increase your students' interest and retention, assess their comprehension, and let their imaginations soar!
Activities include:
1. B-M-E Organizer
2. K-W-L Charts (2): Penguins and Ferdinand Magellan
3. Character Profiles (3): Elliot, Magellan, Father
4. Writing Prompt (2): Life as a Penguin and Active Adventure as
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Grades:
K - 6th
Idea Principal y los detalles (2 Organizadores gráficos)
2 Graphic organizers in Spanish for "main idea and details" - 1 has lines for the students to write on and the other one does not. 2 organizadores gráficos para "idea principal y los detalles"- 1 tiene lineas para escribir y el otro no tiene las lineas.
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Grades:
K - 8th
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
Across Five Aprils Project Choices
This unique collection is used for novel enrichment. Based on the novel, Across Five Aprils, this collection consists of 7 choices for various student interest.
Individual learning styles are incorporated for the drawer, writer, or web-caster in your classroom. Lots of fun to see published products and hang them around your classroom.
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Lyddie by Karen Paterson - Vocabulary, Questions, Final Essay
Grades:
6th - 10th
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
Grades:
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
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
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6th - 9th
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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Grades:
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
Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: Who Was Babe Ruth- No Prep
Interest Level Grades 3-7This unit is meant to be used with the book Who Was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub. It is part of a series of books published by Grosset and Dunlap, a division of Penguin Group Inc.. The Scholastic book order club is a great way to get free books using your bonus points. The students love these books as they are simple but filled with tons of information and fascinating facts about different people in past history and current. We will be writing more activity guides for other
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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