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8th grade literature printables under $5
Folktales: Fairytales, Tall Tales, Fables, Legends, & Myths
Grades 4-8 Differentiated Unit
This includes tons of supplemental material for teaching these folktale genres: fairytales, tall tales, fables, legends, and myths.
I teach other fiction genres as novel genres. You can find fiction genres here.
In this download, you'll get:
- Teacher's Notes
- Interactive Notebook Activity
- 6 Posters
- Differentiated worksheets and tests at 3 different grade levels!
*Level A - 4th-5th Grade*
*Level B - 6th Grade*
*Level C - 7th-8th Grade*
Use these worksh
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4th - 8th
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The Giver Ceremony of Twelve Activity - Novel Simulation of the Ceremony of 12
The Giver Ceremony of Twelve Activity is an interactive classroom activity that your students will never forget! In The Giver by Lois Lowry, children are assigned their careers during The Ceremony of 12. Bring this into your classroom and allow your students to empathize with Jonas and the rest of the community by taking on the role of Chief Elder and assigning roles to each of your students! The resource includes absolutely everything you need to successfully facilitate a mock Ceremony of Twelv
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7th - 10th
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Types of Irony Sort : 50 Card Sorting Activity
Types of irony are sometimes tricky to teach. Use this fun and interactive sorting game to review and reinforce irony using examples from books and movies. Take a break from worksheets! These 50 cards each have examples of situations and scenes. Students will sort them into three categories: dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony.You will want to use this student-centered activity for years to come! Included: 50 cards with dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony examples
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6th - 9th
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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Activities & Assignments: Introduce students to the highly engaging short story, Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, with these ready-to-use resources. Designed to engage students with its eerie atmosphere and unexpected twists, this package provides all the tools necessary to delve deep into the story's themes and characters. Inside, you'll find resources to assess student comprehension, including reading comprehension questions and a
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8th - 10th
The Tell Tale Heart Unit | Print & Digital | Close Reading | Full Text
Use this standards-based unit to introduce students to Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story, “The Tell-Tale Heart.” This resource is packed with activities your students will love, including audio support! Everything you need for a comprehensive and engaging unit is included in printable and digital formats! Printable PDF and digital Google Drive versions are included. Included With Your Purchase:Teacher's Guide "The Tell-Tale Heart" Full Text with Audio Support Introductory ActivityInference
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6th - 9th
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Song Lyric Analysis Worksheets for Figurative Language in Songs and More!
Do your students struggle with figurative language and poetic elements because they just don't "get" poetry? Connect it with something they can relate to - music and songs! These engaging song lyric analysis activities will not only give your students a better understanding of figurative language and literary devices, but will also build critical thinking skills through interpretation and creative expression.Topics covered: In the mini-lesson and activities, the following 9 elements of figurativ
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities
The Landlady by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Slides, Assignments, Activities: Engage your middle and high school students with Roald Dahl's captivating short story, The Landlady, using this comprehensive resource. This short story resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson, vocabulary exercises, character analysis activities, a headline article writing assignment, and even a link to watch a film version of the story! The spooky nature of this short story makes this an excellent story
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8th - 11th
Hatchet Comprehension Questions (Hatchet Novel Study Questions)
Looking for a quick and easy way to check student's comprehension? These little chapter quizzes include comprehension questions for Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. They are short, simple and easy to grade!What's included:Comprehension questions for every chapter* (18 quizzes, 9-13 pages of reading per quiz, Guided Reading Level R) Student cover pageEnd of book testFREE digital version of quizzes, test and answer keys (Made for Google Slides)Answer keysTry a free sample HERE!In each quiz there are fac
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Questions (distance learning)
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury - Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Short Story Slides, Assignments, Activities: Take your students on a thrilling journey through time with Ray Bradbury's "A Sound of Thunder" using this comprehensive short story resource. Packed with engaging materials to facilitate learning and assessment, this resource includes a dynamic presentation to guide your lesson, thought-provoking analysis questions to deepen student understanding, and a descriptive writing activity that challenges students to vividl
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8th - 11th
Plot Diagram Foldables: Story Elements Collection for Middle Grades Common Core
This resource includes everything you need to teach story elements and the plot pyramid to your middle grades students.This Story Elements Plot Foldable Collection includes:Plot Structure Pyramid Foldable Template (blank and labeled)6-Tab Elements Foldable Templates (blank and labeled)Alternate 5-Tab Elements Foldable Templates (blank and labeled) - no Inciting IncidentPlot Pyramid Structure Foldable with Cut-Out TabsPlot Pyramid Structure Graphic Organizer with Key QuestionsNEW! Elements of Plo
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4th - 9th
The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry and Reading Guide, Halloween Reading
Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven is a wonderful poem for your classroom during the days around Halloween. American literature poetry. Includes:Writing Prompts and answer keyComprehension questions and answer keyPoetry Literary devices and answer keyAligned and Outlined ELA Common Core State Standards, 9-12 Reading, Writing, Speaking and ListeningPrint in grayscale. White paper or color paper. Great alternative to the run-of-the-mill study guide. Students will practice reading, citing evidence, reca
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6th - 12th, Staff
The Tell Tale Heart Activities | Comic Book Project | Edgar Allan Poe
Your students will transform Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart" into a comic book! Two comic book templates are included with this product: a comic book template with the "Tell Tale Heart" narrative included or a blank comic book template for students to write their own narrative. Both serve as an excellent assignment for reviewing the plot of Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell Tale Heart". INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE: "Tell Tale Heart" Comic Book Cover Page: A comic book cover page is included for s
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6th - 9th
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Identify & Analyze Mood & Tone in Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Activity
Who doesn't love the absolute creepy, terrifying mood that Edgar Allan Poe creates in his stories! And "The Tell-Tale Heart" is one of his finest works. It's the perfect text to analyze and study during the month of October and Halloween! Set the mood and spark interest w/ this harrowing poem by the king of horror himself. This 31-page Mood and Tone bundle for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" includes:* 3-page original text of Edgar Allan Poe's original short story* 8 pages of literary an
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7th - 9th
Folktales Worksheets: Fairytales, Fables, Tall Tales, Legends, & Myths
Practice folktales and the different subgenres with these great printables! The subgenres explored are: fables, fairytales, tall tales, legends, and myths.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Folktales Overview - handoutFolktales Subgenre Chart - handoutFolktales Subgenre Chart - worksheetFolktale Multiple Choice Quiz - assessmentFolktales I Know - worksheetFolktale Reflection - assessment/worksheetGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!NOTE: This resource uses A
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4th - 8th
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Symbolism Game for Making Connections in Literature
Many great literary and poetic works contain enriching symbolism, but these symbols are useless unless students know how to actively search and find connections between the concrete world and abstract ideas. This game gives students the chance to practice and strengthen that skill.In this game, the class is divided into groups of 3 or 4 students each, and each group is given a random “Concrete Object Card,” along with an “Abstract Idea Card.” Groups must then find and explain connections betwe
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: ELA Games for Middle School Language Arts Review
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Presentation, Assignments, & Activities
Teach The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost with this ready-to-use teacher presentation, poetry analysis assignments, and creative writing activity. This resource has absolutely everything you need to help students understand, analyze, and respond to Frost's most famous poem. You can feel totally confident in guiding your students through the poetry analysis process of The Road Not Taken with this resource as there is absolutely no planning required. Use the teacher presentation to guide you throug
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8th - 11th
Themes in Literature Posters | Theme Posters
Teaching theme in literature is an important part of Reading/ELA in many grade levels. This poster set makes it easy to reinforce the concept year-round. It now includes student reference cards for use in Reading notebooks, and can easily be used during a unit about common themes in literature! Click HERE to SAVE with my Reading/ELA Poster Bundle!The set has 9 bright, colorful reading theme posters and also a B/W version for your ink-saving needs. (You will also get the original chevron versio
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3rd - 8th
Book Talks - Independent Reading Response Speech Assignment for Any Novel
Book Talks - Independent Reading Response Speech Assignment for Any Novel: Elevate independent reading in your classroom with this comprehensive resource designed to introduce and facilitate book talks. Book talks offer students an opportunity to showcase their reading experiences and persuade peers to explore new novels. This all-inclusive resource features a detailed presentation to guide students through the concept of book talks, along with planning sheets, checklists, and a rubric to stream
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7th - 12th
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Theme Lesson - Presentation and Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment
Theme Lesson - Presentation and Story Elements Graphic Organizer Assignment: Help students understand how to analyze theme with this ready to use presentation and assignment. The presentation serves as a guide, covering essential topics such as the definition of theme, methods for identifying theme, distinguishing between topic and theme, and writing thematic statements. With clear explanations and engaging visuals, this resource provides students with the tools they need to analyze any novel or
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7th - 10th
Poetry Analysis Using Song Lyrics Project - Teaching Poetry with Music
Engage students in poetry analysis using song lyrics with this ready-to-use final poetry project. Students will choose a song and analyze the lyrics for content, theme, and literary devices following the detailed project instructions. With music as the topic, you know your students will be instantly engaged, and this project outlines everything they need to know to get started. This is included in the following discounted bundles: >>> Poetry Resource Bundle>>> Musical Poetry R
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7th - 10th
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The Giver Activity - Seeing Beyond Optical Illusion Activity for the Novel
The Giver Seeing Beyond Activity is a creative classroom activity that will spark discussion about Jonas' ability to see beyond in The Giver by Lois Lowry. In the novel, Jonas can see color when his friends and family cannot. Use this fun and interactive class activity to help your students empathize with Jonas' experience and consider how he and the community members feel. How The Giver Seeing Beyond Activity Works: Students will be welcomed to the Seeing Beyond activity with an eye-catching po
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7th - 10th
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Book Review Book Report Pennant Banner Simple Template ANY Fiction OR Nonfiction
Book reviews for any book! Two template options included. Use for sustained silent reading accountability, a bulletin board idea, or other general classroom decor! This ZIP file contains contains two templates (editable .DOC and uneditable .PDF versions of BOTH) for a brief book review. One is tailored for fiction and the other is for non-fiction. I require students complete one book review per quarter to hold them accountable for the books they read during SSR. I prefer not to use reading logs
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3rd - 9th
Shakespeare Posters - Hashtag Quotes Bulletin Board Display Decor and Assignment
Shakespeare Posters - Hashtag Quotes Bulletin Board Display Decor and Assignment: This creative and interactive Shakespeare poster set takes the Bard into the 21st century, inviting students to engage with quotes from Shakespeare in a modern way. Create a "Shakespeare's Hashtag of The Week" bulletin board, featuring actual quotes from Shakespeare's plays that remain relevant today. Each poster includes hashtags that reveals which of Shakespeare's plays the quote is from. Change the Shakespeare q
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7th - 12th
Croc Charm Book Project- Fiction Independent Reading Accountability- Book Report
Do you need an engaging book project for independent reading accountability? This croc charm book project is an activity your students will love. Students will create croc charms for a novel by focusing on characters, conflict, symbols, and setting. This croc charm book project can be done on the printable PDF or online in Google Slides. It can be used with any piece of fiction, a rubric is included, and there's no prep work for you. Just print and go or assign online.This independent reading cr
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6th - 10th
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