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Character education Common Core RL.7.3 resources
Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A PDF and Digital Novel Study
A great character-building resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance. This is a ready-to-use, PDF and Easel by TpT Digital packet designed to use with middle grades who are reading Auggie & Me, which contains 3 WONDER stories (The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. It includes 36 student pages for printing a student workbook plus the same workbook in digital format (in the form of an Easel Activity) complete with textboxes all re
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5th - 8th
Also included in: A WONDER-ful BUNDLE of RJ Palacio Novel Studies
El Deafo by Cece Bell: A Google Slides/PDF/Easel Novel Study
Overview: This versatile product is a custom made, ready-to-use novel study that offers the buyer three different formats! It is a google slides product complete with text boxes for use digitally in distance learning. It is also a completed "Easel by TpT" activity that makes it possible for students with any device to use the editable text boxes that have already been installed to complete the entire workbook digitally. Being a PDF, this can also be printed and used with pencil and paper. Desi
Grades:
4th - 6th
Way of the Warrior Kid 2 Marc's Mission: Complete Resource
This bundle contains all of the resources of the Way of the Warrior Kid 2 Curriculum: Reading & Writing Units, Reading and Writing Lesson Slides, Character Education Unit, Health & Fitness Unit, and Extras. Maximize the teaching potential of this incredible book for you and your future Warrior Kids. Google Slide versions of all resources are included along with text boxes for students to type into. Both color and black and white pdfs are included as well.
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3rd - 8th
Emotions and Feelings Rummy: Emotional Literacy Skills for Older Kids and Teens
“Emotions and Feelings Rummy: Emotional Literacy Skills for Older Kids and Teens” provides teachers a proactive strategy for teaching social skills to students who have difficulty recognizing emotions and feelings in themselves and others. Students on the autism spectrum, as well as others who may have social communication deficits often have difficulty doing this, which can impact their ability to regulate their emotions and behave appropriately in the classroom. This activity allows students t
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4th - 12th
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SEL: Choosing Sides: An Interactive Character Education Workbook
Choosing Sides is a character education workbook designed to promote positive character traits and behavior for middle school aged students by using realistic fiction and activities. This workbook is interactive, and for maximum effectiveness, it is recommended that the stories and activities contained in this workbook are discussed with a counselor, adult mentor, or peer mentor. Chapter One is divided into a separate survey for girls and a survey for boys. The remainder of the workbook is for b
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6th - 8th
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The Piece of String Reader's Theater: Maupassant's Classic Cautionary Tale
A read aloud play and eight pages of comprehension activities designed to satisfy the Common Core. Guy de Maupassant's classic short story about character and reputation. "A Piece of String," includes compelling characters, intriguing dialect, and a lesson that will resonate with students from 5th through 8th grade (and up!). Originally published in Scholastic's Scope magazine, "String" includes parts for ten to fifteen students depending on your casting needs. Use it as reader's theater to buil
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6th - 9th
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Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom."Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highl
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5th - 8th
"The Bully's Redemption" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Engage your students with "The Bully's Redemption," a powerful short story that explores the complexities of bullying, empathy, and personal growth. This comprehensive learning package is designed to help students in grades 6-9 develop critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of the importance of kindness and second chances.The package includes:"The Bully's Redemption" short story10 thought-provoking discussion questions5 engaging writing prompts10 project ide
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5th - 8th
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"The Silent Struggle" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
The Silent Struggle: A Powerful Resource for Addressing Bullying and Promoting Social-Emotional LearningInspire your students to become advocates for change with "The Silent Struggle," a captivating story that tackles the issue of bullying and the transformative power of self-advocacy. This comprehensive learning package is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop empathy, resilience, and the courage to speak out against injustice.The package includes:"The Silent Struggle" short story10 t
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5th - 8th
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"The Friendship Rescue" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."Engage your students with "The Friendship Rescue," a compelling story that explores the themes of friendship, peer pressure, and personal growth. This comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) unit is designed for students in grades 5-8 and aligns with both Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and National Health Education Standards (NHES).The unit includes:The compl
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5th - 8th
"The Loyal Sidekick" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8.""The Loyal Sidekick" is an inspiring short story that explores the unbreakable bond of friendship, the challenges of balancing loyalty and personal ambition, and the power of believing in oneself. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 6-9 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life less
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5th - 8th
"The Unexpected Friendship" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8.""The Unexpected Friendship" is a beautifully crafted short story that explores the power of friendship and the importance of looking beyond surface-level differences. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life lessons.The package includes the c
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5th - 8th
"The Unbreakable Bond" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8.""The Unbreakable Bond" is a captivating short story that explores the power of friendship, resilience, and the challenges of competition. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and life lessons.The package includes the complete short story, and a variety of
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5th - 8th
Just Like Jackie Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard. This is an awesome realistic fiction about the true meaning of family and acceptance (no matter what it looks like). Difficult topics include: Alzheimer’s, group guidance, bullying, racism, self-reliance, The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences- describe/compare/contrast characters, setting, events- describe point of viewOther skills in the lit log are:- determine t
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4th - 7th
A Wish in the Dark Novel Guide by Soontornvat Google Classroom
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat NO Prep Novel Guide is a perfect resource for teaching reading comprehension skills, main idea and details, symbolism, character analysis, themes, cause and effect, new vocabulary, literary elements and MUCH MORE! This resource includes: Learning objectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyNew Vocabulary activities Symbolism Activities Themes Activity Essay Questions Cause and Effect ChartCharacter Analysis Activities Characte
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5th - 8th
A Dog Like Daisy Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This lit log is for the realistic fiction A Dog Like Daisy by Kristin O-Donnell Tubb. Themes in this book included: veterans with PTSD, service (therapy/companion) dogs, rescue dogs, courage, loyalty, love, hope, family, and friendship. It is a great book to introduce service dogs to children. The wonderful book is told from the point of view of Daisy the rescue dog. The main focus skill of the lit log is describe point of view. Other skills are: use text to explain/draw inf
Grades:
4th - 7th
Tight Lit Log Lit Log (novel study)
This is a revised lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Tight by Torrey Maldonado, a realistic fiction about tough peer pressure decisions. The book is written from the point of view of a sixth-grade boy. It is a great discussion book. The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain/draw inferences/cite textual evidence* determine theme/central idea/summarize* describe/compare/contrast/analyze characters, setting, events* describe/explain/analyze points of view Reading Level
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5th - 8th
Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea: A Google Slides Novel Study
This is an editable, no-prep, custom-made, Google Slides novel study designed for teachers to use with grades 5-7 who are reading Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea. It is designed to support CCSS. This packet includes 25-pages of student activities, an answer key, and optional vocabulary lists for the teacher's use. The Google Slides are complete with text boxes for student input making it easy-to-use for distance learning. NOTE: This novel study is also available as a PDF. You can se
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Because of Mr. Terupt: A #Distance Learning Bundle
The Cay Novel Study: MLK's Dream, World War 2, Survival
The Cay was written by Theodore Taylor in 1969. Taylor said that it took him only three weeks to write, because he had been thinking about the story he wanted to craft for over a decade. The book is dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. Taylor had heard the account of a boy who was aboard the S.S. Hato during World War II and was washed away at sea. We are not sure what happened to that boy, but the tale that is told in The Cay is certainly a similarly gripping story with a strong lesson.In addi
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4th - 7th
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Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A Google Slides Novel Study with Text Boxes
Great resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance.This is a ready-to-use (text boxes have been inserted), custom-made Google Slides packet for middle grades reading Auggie & Me (which contains 3 WONDER stories: The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. The packet is designed as independent work for grades 5-8.Included is a 36-page student workbook and a separate answer key in addition to optional vocabulary bookmarks, culminating assess
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5th - 8th
Falling Short Lit Log (Novel Study)
This lit log (novel study) is for Falling Short, a realistic fiction from the perspectives of two 6th grade boys. Themes in the book include: feeling like you are “falling short” of others’ expectations, family, friendship, and teamwork, and middle school. Key focus skills are:* use text to explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence* determine theme, central idea, summarize* describe, compare/contrast, analyze characters, setting, events/plot* describe, explain, analyze poi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Anti-Bullying Story: It's up to You
"It's up to You"
VIDEO TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzay3Vm860
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Synopsis:
Indirect bullying goes unseen far too often. It's an invisible, draining and negative energy that harms many young children and teens today. We know it's there...the question is, how do we stop it?
This is an educational book for children and teens
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PreK - 12th
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Finding Junie Kim Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Finding Junie Kim, a realistic fiction by Ellen Oh, a cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. The author was inspired to write this book both to memorialize her parents’ stories and to write about how racism and hatred were affecting her own children. This book has multiple critical and current themes for older elementary and middle schoolers. Key themes are finding your voice, prejudice, racism, and bullying, depression, friendships, multigenerational family, wartim
Grades:
5th - 8th
A Good Kind of Trouble Lit Log novel study for Google Docs
This resource includes A Good Kind of Trouble (by Lisa Moore Ramée) Lit Log (Novel Study) for Google Docs, an answer guide, and a list of Common Core State Standards. A Good Kind of Trouble is an awesome realistic fiction with themes that are very relevant to middle grade students: understanding differences, racism (Black Lives Matter, police shootings, protests), friendship, school, being a part of a team, family, and standing up for your beliefs. Key focus skills in the lit log are
Grades:
4th - 7th
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