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Common Core RL.7.10 resources for GATE
Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
Looking to spice up your review of the different reading genres? Look no further! This engaging bundle packs a punch with genre posters, doodle notes, and genre activities like riddles, book sorts, scavenger hunts, and more! From dull to delightful, this mini-unit will make learning about book genres both engaging and effective!✔ Check out the preview for more information!Unveil a world of possibilities for your students this year by developing their understanding of literary genres. It's the cr
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5th - 7th
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Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen ELA Novel Test - Standards-Based Assessment
End of novel test for Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This is the test I use at the end of my novel study. You can email me for an editable copy! This test includes 30 multiple choice questions and one short response prompt.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen - Creative and Engaging Novel Unit
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Story Elements and Devices Lesson Bundle! - Plot - Setting - POV - Conflict
Energize your English Language Arts classroom with our comprehensive Story Elements & Literary Devices Bundle! This curated collection of engaging lessons and activities is designed to captivate your middle school and high school students while deepening their understanding of vital literary concepts. Key Features:Dynamic Lesson Variety: Transform your teaching with a diverse range of activities that break away from the ordinary. From interactive games to collaborative group work, this bund
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6th - 9th
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Christmas Stocking Coloring AP Lang & Honors English No Prep
Get ready to bring the holiday spirit into your classroom with this supercharged activity designed for 7th-12th graders studying AP Language and Composition or Honors English! This activity is all about character analysis, and it will have your students diving deep into the world of literature while also embracing the joy of Christmas. The heart of this activity lies within the customizable Google slides, which provide step-by-step directions for your students. With these slides, you can either
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Christmas Literary & Rhetorical Analysis, No Prep, Google, Holidays
Reading Genres Activities - Genre Worksheets for Higher-Level Thinking
Spice up your genre activities for your gifted upper elementary and early middle school students with these higher-level genre worksheets! Designed for students already familiar with reading genre basics, these engaging extension activities will take their thinking to the next level. Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students explore the characteristics of each genre in unique ways.✔ Check out the preview for more information!Through these engaging genre activities, your students wil
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
LITERATURE CIRCLES Student Response Sheets
Literature circles run more smoothly with these seven response sheets, each naming and describing a different role in the circle.
Room for responses is on each page as well as suggestions for many of the jobs.
Each role/job is aligned with CCSS, as noted on the teacher directions I include: skills covered are Reading Lit. 1 thru 7; Speaking & Listening 1a,b,c,d
Teacher Logs are here too - one for tracking student progress, the other for keeping track of group members. Students stay on
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6th - 12th
Scavenger Hunt Escape Room an Introduction to Gothic Horror Literature! 7th-10th
Immerse your middle and high school ELA students in the chilling world of Gothic horror literature with this captivating Scavenger Hunt Escape Room lesson! Step into the eerie atmosphere of Whispering Oaks Mansion, where students will embark on a thrilling journey through the corridors of classic tales, from Edgar Allan Poe to Mary Shelley.In this dynamic lesson, students will engage with 10 short reading passages tailored for 7th to 10th graders, exploring the defining elements of Gothic horror
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Edgar Allan Poe Literary Study - Bundled Resources
The Hobbit - A book unit to take you there and back again
This is an engaging and scaffolded book unit designed for The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. It includes comprehension questions, vocabulary, quizzes, projects (learning menus), and a final test. This unit lends itself well to Reading Response Notebooks or something similar, but can also be used without. The comprehension questions tie directly into the Common Core requirements of using evidence from text to support answers. It can be used as whole class instruction or in small groups. The unit
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6th - 10th
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Literary Devices Digital Notebook Short Story Unit - Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt"
Dive deep into the captivating world of Ray Bradbury's iconic short story, "The Veldt," with this comprehensive Digital Notebook Short Story Unit. Designed to engage middle school and high school students, this unit offers an immersive exploration of literary elements while harnessing the power of technology. Perfect for both in-person and virtual classrooms, this unit provides an enriching and interactive learning experience.Key Features:Plot Analysis: Uncover the intricacies of the plot as stu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Story Elements and Devices Lesson Bundle! - Plot - Setting - POV - Conflict
Sonnet Writing Lesson and Evaluation Made Easy
Do you find yourself teaching sonnet writing, but feel a bit lost? This is a lesson guide that will make instructing help your students find joy in putting together their own tricky 14 line poem about something THEY love! Samples and evaluation brings multiple literary elements into the lesson, so that your class feel empowered by the pen, or laptop, for sure!
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Not Grade Specific
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"I Like to See It Lap the Miles" Emily Dickinson PowerPoint and Activities
Emily Dickinson's "I Like to See it Lap the Miles" PowerPoint Lesson & Activity!Your students will lap up Emily Dickinson's "I Like to See It Lap the Miles" with this interactive, engaging lesson plan. You'll get an interactive PowerPoint (yes, that's a thing) to share with a word-for-word transcript for you. Your students will then play the part of "Literary Device Detectives" as they apply what they've learned in an activity sheet. If you know me at all, you know I only make gorgeous Power
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Poetry Unit CCSS Exemplar Texts Upper Elementary Middle School BUNDLE
Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Suspense Genre Study Book Report
Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Suspense Genre Study Book Report offers teachers a comprehensive an 18-page resource that introduces 6th through 9th graders to the genre. The standards-aligned comprehensive Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Genre lesson plan is detailed and easy to follow with clearly defined objectives and learning targets. The lesson plan incorporates an interactive activity where students identify the distinctive traits of these genres. It's an engaging way to reinforce the
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â A Bundle of Eleven Book Projects
Women's History Month/ELA: "Life doesn't frighten me" (Maya Angelou, 1978)
This 50-slide presentation consists of 3 lessons based on the Maya Angelou 1978 poem, "Life doesn't frighten me." 1. The first lesson focuses on theme. It includes a writing exercise for students focusing on things that frighten them, and how they have addressed their fears.2. The second lesson focuses on rhythm, and introduces and teaches trochee, iamb, and anapest, with fun and accessible examples and exercises, from familiar sources. They are then applied to the poem. More advanced stude
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Women's History Month/ELA (Poetry): Three Works by Maya Angelou
Book Pass | Book Club Preview | First Day of School
Do you use book clubs in your classroom? You need this low-prep, adaptable Book Pass Log!"Book Pass" is a class activity that I have used for years. It is a great way to give students an opportunity to look at a wide selection of texts in an engaging way. At the beginning of the year, I use it to get students acquainted with our classroom library, and get books into students' hands on the first day of school. These instructions will model using Book Pass to preview book club choices, but know th
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4th - 8th
Animals of Eden: A Story of Teamwork in the Wild (eBook Version)
In this poetic children's verse, woodland creatures learn to work together and save their precious land from forest fires. A lyrical tale that encourages hard work, persistence, and "watchful balance" with nature. "Teamwork and quick wit saves us all!"This eBook text allows for several layers of differentiated learning as the poetic stanzas and literary devices include varied levels of complexity. Younger students will enjoy the suggestive images that go along with the story while older studen
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Not Grade Specific
Editable 40 Book Challenge Tracking Sheet | Genre Challenge Tracking
This editable resource aligns with Donalyn Miller's 40 Book Challenge - where students are challenged to read 40 books during a single school year. Depending on your curriculum, you may want more specific genre choices, or even more independent choices! I have each genre listed with a number in front so students know how many of that genre they need to complete. Students write one book title for each box. For a book over 300 pages, students will write the title in two boxes.
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4th - 8th
Close Reading Prompts for Novel Freak the Mighty
This Close Reading Prompt prints in booklet (clip book) format and was created using MSPublisher. See illustration for end product -a beautiful booklet when printed in color. The Prompt journal includes all 6-7 Gr Literature Reading Common Core standards and can also be used by teacher during Literature Circles.
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5th - 7th
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Counting by 7s & Rain Reign: A Comparison
Two great novels, two talented authors, two best-selling books, two strong characters with diagnoses... Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin have A LOT in common! Created as an independent study, this guide can be used for single students or for an entire class!In this comparison study, students will compare and contrast the plots of the novels, the two main characters, the two diagnoses of the main characters, and perspectives on current research involving gif
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5th - 8th
Refugee by Alan Gratz: Literary Response Journal
**Distance Learning: Google Docs version is linked to the Word Doc you will download**Students will choose from seven different literary response options (CCSS-aligned) to respond to their independent reading of Refugee, by Alan Gratz. This unit can be assigned for independent reading and response or for literature response groups.The areas of analysis are: Character Motivation, Point of View, Figurative Language, Vocabulary, Setting, and Theme. What you're downloading:Several journal prompts fo
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6th - 9th
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Discussion Questions or Socratic Seminar for "Dreams" by Langston Hughes
Discussion questions to be used with the poem, "Dreams" by Langston Hughes (many copies of the poem are available online for free and on youtube as read aloud). This can be used in a Socratic Seminar format or as independent Q&A for students.
Independent Reading ~ Comprehension Thinksheet ~ pdf version
Enjoy this Essential Freebie! If you prefer the Googledocs version, click here.Thinksheet Includes:Header: metacognition phrasestitleauthor, narratorgenre, themechapter/scene, pg__ to__, datecharacterssetting(s)questionobservationinsight/inferenceLiterary Devicesvocabulary, pg___connectionease rating, enjoyment ratingVisualization drawing boxFooter: Common Core standards for grades 4 -12th.This resource is double-sided. It can be used as a single-sided thinksheet, but ideally it will be print
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3rd - 12th
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