Middle school Halloween writing-essays guided reading books

CCSS:

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

English Language Arts, Halloween, Reading Strategies

, RL.5.5

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The Monkey’s Paw-- A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards

Created by

The Language Lemur

"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic tale of horror that every student will love. This study is intended to teach literacy standards. The study includes1. Text is divided for close reading.2. Questions are positioned by the appropriate text.3. The skills include:a. Defining unknown vocabulary.b. Analyzing dialogue.c. Analyzing setting.d. Characterization.e. Making inferences based on text.f. Analysis of the use of word choice and its effect.g. Analysis of foreshadowing.h. Analysis of sym

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.4

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Silly Opinions | Digital Writing Prompts | Intro to Opinion Writing | Engaging

Created by

Get Techy Wit' It

Opinion writing is one of my favorite units! Giving our students the tools they need to voice their beliefs is one of the most productive skills they will apply in their real world. As you are probably already aware, a solid opinion is most powerful when it is supported and backed by reasons. This is the challenge that many students face when comforted with opinion writing tasks.These digital writing prompts are the perfect introductory tool that guide students into the practice of stating their

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Task Cards

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the Book *Suggested Pacing Calendar *Author Information with links to videos about the book and author *Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions *Alliteration Summary and Examp

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.5.1

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If I Built A School Writing

Created by

Hello Mrs Harwick

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.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Guided Reading Books

La Catrina Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on La Catrina / Day of the Dead

Created by

Language Resources by Nina

This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish language cultural reading on La Catrina. It talks about how she first appeared in 1910 in an etching by the artist de José Guadalupe Posada. Also discussed is how she was based on an Aztec goddess, her importance in popular culture and her representation in a mural by Diego Rivera. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key.Level: Spanish 2+ (in present and past tenses)M

Subjects:

Halloween, Spanish

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Spanish Reading BIG Bundle: Cultura: TOP 20 Lecturas - Spanish 2+ (50% Off!)

The Monkey's Paw - Beginner ESL Halloween Text + Activities + Graphic Organizers

Created by

Textsforesl

Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your ESL class? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to high beginner ESL students and less advanced readers. It is also available at a higher (but still adapted level) for regular ELA classroom. Please note - this will be highly challenging for absolute newcomers, unless you can add native language support. Please check out the preview to give you a sense of the language level.Tackle vocabulary an

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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Also included in: Halloween ESL Beginner Fiction / Non Fiction Bundle - Corresponds with OPD.

The Lost Hero Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods. Included in the Novel Study: * Introduction to the Book * Suggested Pacing Calendar * Greek Creation Myth article and activities * 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, He

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

Creative Primary Literacy

, RL.5.5

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Halloween Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

Created by

A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the history of Halloween and the traditions in the United States and around the world. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the celebration whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with

Subjects:

Close Reading, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Printables

CCSS:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Reading

, RL.5.10

, RI.5.1

, RI.5.4

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Also included in: Holidays of the United States Close Reading Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

Halloween Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions (Middle School)

Created by

Common Core Tweens

Celebrate Halloween with reading comprehension passages and question sets! This no-prep, print and go resource includes two reading passages, question sets and answer keys. The fictional and informational, Halloween-themed passages were written specifically for middle school students. All of the questions are aligned to Common Core Standards, giving students ample practice at citing text evidence, determining theme and analyzing its development, summarizing, contrasting character perspective, et

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

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Also included in: Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Fall Bundle

La Catrina: Cultural Reading on Famous Mexican Skeleton (English Version)

Created by

Language Resources by Nina

This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page cultural reading is on the history of La Catrina, the famous Mexican image of a female skeleton often associated with Day of the Dead celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year. This reading discusses the history behind this image including its Aztec origins, as well as its popular incarnations by the artists José Guadalupe Posada (1910) and Diego Rivera (1947). ~6 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.~Answer key. Ideal for Hispanic heritage o

Subjects:

Halloween, Informational Text, Spanish

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Hispanic Culture: 86+ Readings MEGA Bundle @55% 0FF! (English Version) GROWING

Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol Novel Study

Created by

The Differentiated Dame

This is a novel study for the first book in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series: The Haunted House Next Door. Reading to students is one of the best ways to foster a love for reading, especially for emergent and/or struggling readers. This novel study covers the majority of reading skills for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, but it has been differentiated so you can also use it for special education students or students working below grade level. Each skill has a short explanation of what it is an

Subjects:

Halloween, Reading, Special Education

Grades:

2nd - 7th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

The Monkey's Paw Simplified Halloween Text + Activities + Graphic Organizers!

Created by

Textsforesl

Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your class but knew your students would be put off by the archaic language? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to less advanced readers and ESL students. It also makes a fine story for the regular ELA classroom.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thinking -- including inferencing, irony and literary elements -- with the story, bundled lesson ideas, six reusable graphic organizers and activities! A

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!

Front Desk Novel Study

Created by

LIT Lessons

The Front Desk Novel Study is a comprehensive novel study for teaching Front Desk by Kelly Yang. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel through this 6-WEEK unit. The fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, pre-reading resources, vocabulary, assessments, argumentative writing unit, and essays will all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply what will be their gr

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3