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Free 8th grade literature lessons
6TH - 8TH ELA LESSON PLANS SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CURRICULUM MAP READING / WRITING
A FULL YEAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA is planned, sequenced, and CCSS aligned, and I would like to share it ALL with you. Please enjoy this free scope and sequence, lesson plans, standards alignment, and smart map kit. You can use this sequence and all of the resources in this bundle even if you are on a semester, trimester, or any calendar schedule. Scroll down to SEE MORE FAQs.No purchases are necessary to use ANY OR ALL of the tools in this full planning kit. Your own resources will work perfec
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6th - 8th, Staff
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Poetry Comics: Metaphors with Robert Frost
Poetry Comics: Metaphors with Robert Frost
This is a free file from a larger product called Poetry Comics: Metaphor, Tone, and Personification. These lessons follow the same format as the free sample, except a worksheet is added afterward to reinforce the skills taught in the comic. Also check out Poetry Comics Vol 2.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School Language Arts Bundle
The Monkey's Paw WW Jacobs COMPLETE Short Story Unit Middle School
The Monkey’s Paw Short Story Unit for Middle and High SchoolThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 8: August Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Elements of Plot ReviewCiting Text EvidenceContext Clues & Situational CluesTypes of ForeshadowingMood (and Mood Shifts)Analyzing DialogueEssential QuestionSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of all of the skills covered. The ones above are simply the FOCUS of this unit
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7th - 10th
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FREE! Analyzing Theme: a common core essay for ANY novel
This essay is aligned with the common core standards and works as a final essay for any novel or fictional text. This essay asks students to analyze how the theme of the story emerges, how it is refined, and how it is fully developed by the end of the novel.
This download includes a student handout sheet with room for brainstorming, an essay outline, and a graphic organizer.
This essay is CCSS aligned and covers the below standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy W2a.b.c.d.e (grades 7-12)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy
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7th - 12th
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Novel Brochure Google Classroom Freebie Editable Google Slides Template Activity
Novel Brochure - Pamphlet for Google Classroom Freebie!This resource allows students to create a pamphlet that can be edited for ANY novel! The file contains a Google Drive link that can be used for Google Classroom. **Be sure to MAKE A COPY of the link and save to your own Google DriveEnjoy! Ratings on freebies are greatly appreciated! :) YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:5th Grade Novel Studies Bundle (5 Novels)Wonder Novel StudyHoles Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyEsperanza Rising Novel StudyBridg
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3rd - 8th
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FREE Literary Elements Foldables for Plot in Interactive Notebooks
This sample is a sneak-peek FREEBIE of my Literary Elements 90+ page resource guide! The focus of this mini-set is PLOT, and includes all the materials on plot from the resource guide. Included in the plot mini-set are cover page labels, interactive vocabulary flaps with optional typed definitions, plot mountain graphic, plot elements flipbook, sample pictures of the foldables in action, and an assessment on plot elements! The foldables are not meant to replace the fantastic stuff you already
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3rd - 8th
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Types of Irony FREE Bonus Lesson! Interactive Reading Notebooks
Irony: Interactive Reading Notebooks ~ Free Bonus Lesson #2 ~ Types of IronyThis freebie includes a complete interactive reading notebook lesson on the three types of irony: situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony. It is a bonus lesson that is not included in my other notebook products, so be sure to download this if you own those as well.This lesson includes 2 activities and is aligned to CCSS standards for grades 6-10.Are you thinking about using interactive notebooks in your readi
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5th - 11th
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Interactive Poetry Notebooks ~ FREE Bonus Lesson: Poetic Sound Devices
This is a complete bonus lesson from Interactive Poetry Notebooks. Find the paid product here.Students will define and identify assonance, consonance, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in poetry. This lesson includes 2 new activities that aren't included in the paid product, so be sure to download.
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3rd - 9th
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Marigolds by Eugenia Collier: SHORT STORY ANALYSIS
Looking for engaging, meaningful resources for teaching Eugenia Collier's 'Marigolds'? Whether you have been teaching this story for years and are looking for something fresh, or have never taught it before, these resources will guide you and your students through a critical reading of this nostalgic short story. CONTENTS**Note: The actual text of the short story is NOT included due to copyright reasons. However, where possible, links and directions to where you can find the story are included.
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit: Student Workbooks
Shades of Meaning Task Cards | Free Literacy Center Activity | Reading Task Card
This set of free shades of meaning task cards is perfect for teaching, reviewing, or practicing ELA skills whole group, small group, or independently! There are 24 different questions and an answer key in this low-prep activity. All you need to do to prep this lesson is print off the anchor chart, task cards, and answer sheet and you're all set for your next reading lesson this week!Resource Includes:Anchor Chart (Full Page)Mini-Anchor Chart (For Student Notebooks)24 Task CardsAnswer KeyRecordin
Elements of Drama Handout
This 2-page Elements of Drama Handout is perfect for use with any play or drama unit. Simple and straightforward, and a great addition to any reader's notebook or play study! Includes two pages of notes on the elements of drama, including definitions/explanations for drama, comedy, tragedy, character, protagonist, antagonist, setting, plot, conflict, theme, act, scene, stage directions, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy, aside, dramatic irony, foil, double entendre, pun, chorus, iambic pentameter,
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8th - 10th
Determining Theme: FREE Activity & Handout
Determining theme and its development is central to Common Core literature skills. This FREE activity enables students to employ a variety of strategies to identify themes and how they develop over the course of a text. It also adds a modern twist by allowing students to connect these themes to their favorite music. Used with ANY short story or novel, this lesson is aligned to the following Common Core State Standards:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1. Read closely to determine what the text says e
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7th - 12th
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The Giver Activity - Memory Transmission to Jonas Simulation Novel Activity
The Giver Memory Transmission Activity is a fun, interactive classroom simulation activity that will allow students to examine the importance of keeping both painful and joyful memories. In The Giver by Lois Lowry, Jonas receives memory transmission from The Giver that brings him both pleasure and pain. During this activity, students will receive four new memories and consider whether they are important memories to keep. Finally, students will take on the role of The Giver and decide on one memo
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7th - 10th
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 18: Poetry Close Reading & Analysis FREEBIE
In this FREEBIE by Bespoke ELA, you will find a close reading activity for Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 that includes an answer key to the close reading questions. This activity also asks students to write their own Shakespearean sonnets in which they compare two things (or nouns) in Shakespearean sonnet form-- including 14 lines of iambic pentameter with a shift and rhyming couplet in question/answer format. A student poem example is included.This is a great addition to any unit on Shakespeare!Che
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Aesop's Fables Teaching Theme & Moral Analysis Card Freebie
[[Literary Element Series]]
Teaching Moral & Universal Theme with Aesop’s Fables
Mini-Lessons & Graphic Organizer Cards
Grades 3-9
All My Aesop’s Fables Resources are Included in the $11.99 Resource
1] Aesop’s Fables Unit Resources & Materials—130+ Pages!
If you do not want to purchase the Comprehensive Unit then you can try these Resources:
2] Aesop’s Fables Basic Graphic Organizers for Differentiation—Teaching Moral & Theme
3] Aesop’s Fables Advanced Analysis Cards
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3rd - 9th
Middle School Mood and Tone Reading and Writing Lesson Freebie
This middle school poetry mood and tone reading and writing lesson uses middle grade and young adult verse novels to teach students mood and tone analysis. This mood and tone lesson pushes students to read and write about verse novels during independent reading and books clubs. This is a FREE Lesson that is a part of my:Middle School Middle School Poetry Unit Verse Novel Book Clubs Reading Unit Each Lesson Has Following SectionsCCSS Learning Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th Learning Target for Le
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6th - 8th
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Notice and Note Fiction & Nonfiction Posters
Each poster explains one of the six signposts in Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. I've also included the 5 NEW sign posts from the upcoming Non-Fiction Notice and Note sequel! The non-fiction signs are in blue. The following are included:
Non-Ficiton:
Big 3 Questions
1) Contrasts and Contradictions
2) Absolute or Extreme Language
3) Numbers and Stats
4) Quoted Words
5) Word Gaps
Fiction:
1)Contrasts and Contradictions
2)Aha Moment
3)Tough Questions
4)Words of the Wiser
5)Aga
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3rd - 12th
Free Quote Analysis Guide to Help Students Analyze and Interpret Text
Central to the Common Core State Standards is the need for students to analyze and interpret text. This Quote Analysis Guide helps students do just that.
With this guide, students will learn how to enhance their analysis with introductory tags and how to integrate their quote into their writing. In addition, students will be able to review examples of what to do and what not to do when it comes to introducing quotations into their writing. The instruction also provides verbs and phrases th
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5th - 8th
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Interactive Reading Notebooks ~ Free Bonus Lesson #3 ~ Similes
This freebie includes a complete interactive reading notebook lesson on similes. It is a bonus lesson that is not included in my other notebook products, so be sure to download this if you own those as well.This lesson includes an interactive notebook activity and is aligned to CCSS standards for grades 4-8.Are you thinking about using interactive notebooks in your reading classroom? I've included 4 pages of tips, FAQs for using interactive notebooks, and a guide to getting started.If you are co
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3rd - 9th
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Figurative Language in Christmas Songs Activity
Get your students in the holiday spirit with a fun and educational activity.
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Worksheet 1 (p. 1-2):
Review simile/metaphor if necessary for your class. Give students the lyrics to "Mr. Grinch" and have them search for similes and metaphors. I have my students highlight the similes in yellow and the metaphors in blue, for example.
**For advanced learners, encourage students to write in the margins, defining the effect of the figurative language. Ask questions such as: What is the w
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7th - 12th
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Dystopia Vs. Utopia Genre Introduction (The Giver, Hunger Games, 1984, etc.)
My students love this lesson. They learn how societies can be oppressive, read about different types, and then create their own laws to see how they can become oppressive. This lesson provides students with an introduction to the characteristics of a dystopia and dystopia genre. It begins by contrasting utopia vs dystopia, continues with 3 examples of societies (2 dystopian, 1 utopian) and has students underline the characteristics, and ends with students creating their own well-intentioned l
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Teach Characterization with Video Clips (Disney, Pixar, etc.)
By middle school, students should begin to develop skills in analyzing author craft. One of the easiest ways to introduce kids to the "craft moves" an author makes is through teaching characterization. The reality is that kids already understand this literary term on some level because they unconsciously pick up on all of the clues that an author or a text (be it book, movie, music video, or tv show) provides the audience. We inherently form judgements about characters as we engage with a text.T
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5th - 10th
FREE The Giver Non-Fiction Reading Activity
Need to add non-fiction into a unit on The Giver? Want to pull in cross-curricular non-fiction to show utopias (or are they dystopias?) in our modern world?
Use this FREE 2-day lesson connecting literature and modern articles to assess CCSS RI.1 and RI.2 in your ELA classroom. Themed around the question “Are Utopias Really Possible?”, the articles and corresponding questions ask students to think critically about human attempts at social perfection and what causes a utopia to fail. Ask students
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6th - 9th
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Fish in a Tree Novel Study Figurative Language Activities - FREE
Are you ready to teach Fish in a Tree? Do you want to expose your students to a slew of figurative language, but don't have the time to search for examples throughout this awesome novel? This resource is designed to help the busy teacher do what they do best - TEACH.
Included in this resource are similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperboles, and personification examples that are included in Fish in a Tree. Puns and proverbs also make an appearance!
Included in this resource are multiple ways to exp
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3rd - 8th
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