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Common Core RL.7.2 thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Seedfolks Novel Unit (30 pages) - Chapter Notes, Essays, Quiz, Themes
This is a creative unit/student project (30 pages attached) to teach with the novel Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman, which emphasizes character analysis and response to literature. (See the preview for the overview of the student project.) It includes chapter-by-chapter notes (or you may buy just these notes separately on my profile), a One-Pager activity, a character report card, a Response to Seedfolks Quiz, Reflection questions, a student Seedfolks story (students write their own chapter), a c
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4th - 9th
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The House on Mango Street - Creative Writing Book Project
This is a great "Back to School" introductory creative writing project intended to help you, as the teacher, get to know your students, and introduce them to the elements of plot in literature and instill a passion for creative writing in them!
Students enjoy reading selected stories from Sandra Cisneros's novel, The House on Mango Street, and creating their very own book called, "The House on (Student's Street)", which includes stories and poetry about their lives and neighborhoods.
Throughou
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6th - 10th
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"Among the Barons" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fourth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke - using Lee Grant's identity - becomes even more entangled in the intrigue involved in trying to free third children and overthrowing the current government. Lee's little brother - Smits - arrives at Hendricks School for Boys, and Luke is unsure of who to trust and who is telling the truth.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling te
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Son" by Lois Lowry Unit
This is the fourth, and final, book of "The Giver" series. It tells the story of Claire - a young girl who was chosen as a Birthmother, gave birth to a son, and had him taken from her immediately. She's determined to find her son, but Jonas had left the community with him in order to save his life. The book tells the dangers and sacrifices Claire makes in order to eventually reunite with her son.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions,
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Among the Enemy" by Margaret Peterson Handdix Unit
In the sixth book in the "Shadow Children" series, it's Matthias turn to help fight against the Population Police. Matthias saves the life of a Population Police officer, and becomes an officer himself. There, he is able to eavesdrop and finds information to help the rebels fight the Population Police.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry Unit
The second book in the "Giver Quartet" tells about Kira and the village she lives in. Kira, born with a twisted leg, is uncertain of her fate after her mother dies. But those in charge have plans for her. She is eventually able to learn what is really going on behind the scenes in her village and is forced to make a difficult choice to make by the end of the story.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified voca
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls Unit
This book is a great story about a boy who works very hard to accomplish his goals through unexpected means. Its both humorous and heartwarming. This unit contains the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differe
Grades:
4th - 7th
"Messenger" by Lois Lowry Unit
Matty, from "Gathering Blue," is living in Village now with Seer. He's growing up and spends a lot of his time carrying messages to other villages as he is able to travel through Forest without problems. But as the citizens of Village decide to close their border and they become more selfish, the Forest starts to turn against Matty. And he has one final trip he has to make - he needs to bring Kira back to live with her father.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and ac
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5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
"Among the Betrayed" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the third book in the Shadow Children series and focuses on the story of Nina and how she is tested and becomes involved in the movement to free third children.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
Lord of the Flies End of Ch. 9 Excerpt Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt from the end of Chapter 9 of the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of chapter 9 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, theme, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, foreshadowing, citing text evidence, inference, making predictions, and drawing conclusions.Check out the other excerpt f
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Lord of the Flies Thematic Unit Close Reading Analysis
"Among the Brave" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the fifth book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Trey - despite thinking himself a coward all his life - must summon his courage and save Luke and his other friends by impersonating a Population Police officer.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
"Among the Impostors" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the second book of the "Among the Hidden" series and follows Luke's journey as he comes out of hiding and is able to attend school for the first time in his life.Included in this unit are: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys. This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent stud
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
A Poison Tree by William Blake Close Poetry Reading Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "A Poison Tree" by William Blake. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories and other poems from the same author, as well from fellow nature-themed poet Robert Frost, or Anne Bradstreet or Emily Dickinson. Fables are perfect paired texts with poem
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3rd - 11th
Also included in:Â Robert Frost/William Blake Nature Author Study Paired Texts Thematic Unit
A Christmas Carol Excerpt End of Stave 4 Close Reading Analysis for students
This activity examines an excerpt from near the end of Stave 4 of the novella "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of stave 4 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, figurative language, word choice, summarization, word meaning, theme, author's purpose, citing text evidence, making predictions, plot analysis, suspense, inference, and drawing
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Holiday Time Classics Paired Text Thematic Unit
A Study in Historical Epidemics Through Poetry Paired Texts Thematic Unit
Close Reading Poetry Analysis Paired Texts of various author's through time during the epidemic or pandemic they experienced or wrote about. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.The poems presented in this unit cover various epidemics, pandemics, and death itself. Non-fiction texts on the same historical events are great t
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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America by Claude McKay Close Reading Poetry Analysis for students
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "America" by Claude McKay. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts such as the novel, "A Long Walk to Water". As well with other poems such as "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman or other patriotic poems from the Harlem Renaissanc
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â America for All Paired Texts Thematic Unit
Night by Elie Wiesel Flexible Unit Plan
This guide provides you with high level and engaging lessons that can easily be adapted and infused into your own teaching practice! The best part is that the format is easy to follow and easy to adapt to your style and classroom needs. Designed with the framework for balancing comprehension and analysis, this unit provides teachers and students with a lesson flow that allows teachers to check for understanding and allow student analysis practice. Through this unit your learners will be exposed
Grades:
7th - 9th
Music Lyrics are Just Poems with a Tune! Thematic Poetry Paired Text Unit
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of the poem "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a "Poetry is music" theme using other authors like Langston Hughes who wrote poetry to music. It pairs well with teaching music lyrics from the student's current music.Check
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3rd - 10th
War Time Novel/Poetry Thematic Unit Paired Texts Close Reading Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis Paired Texts of various authors through time during the second world war they experienced or wrote about. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.Novella excerpts can be taught as stand alone or with the novella as a whole.The poems presented in this unit cover various parts of war and "death bef
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7th - 12th
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"The Giver" by Lois Lowry Unit
This book is the first in a series about a dystopian society. Throughout the story, the main character, Jonas, slowly realizes how messed up the world he lives in really is.This unit contains everything you need to cover the book, "The Giver," while working on core curriculum indicators. Included in this unit are spelling/vocabulary words tests and activities, writing activities, plot development activities, a comprehension test, discussion questions for each chapter, and modified work.This un
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5th - 7th
Also included in:Â "The Giver" Series by Lois Lowry Units
Lord of the Flies Beg. of Ch. 7 Excerpt Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt from the beg. of Chapter 7 of the novel "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. "Shadows and Tall Trees"Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of chapter 7 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, theme, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, foreshadowing, citing text evidence, inference, making predictions, and drawing conclusions.Chec
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Lord of the Flies Thematic Unit Close Reading Analysis
Pestilence by Phillip Freneau Close Reading Poetry Analysis for students
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Pestilence" by Phillip Freneau. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories and other poems from the same author or even Emily Dickinson for their sad/death themed poems. "The Dirge" by Rossetti, "The Triumph of Death" by Davies, or "A Litany in Ti
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â A Study in Historical Epidemics Through Poetry Paired Texts Thematic Unit
"Dork Diaries: Tales from a NOT-SO-Fabulous Life" by Rachel Renee Russell Unit
This book (first in a series) is about Nikki's attempt to navigate her way through middle school written in diary format.This unit contains everything you need to thoroughly teach/cover this book including: 1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities, 2. Discussion questions for each chapter, 3. Vocabulary tests, 4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests, 5. Writing assignments, 6. Activities/worksheets, 7. Reading comprehension test, and 8. Answer keys.It would also be ideal for homeschool in
Grades:
5th - 8th
"Among the Free" by Margaret Peterson Haddix Unit
This is the final book in the Shadow Children series. In this book, Luke and his friends continue the fight for freedom. But to Luke's horror, he realizes that once the Population Police are overthrown, the person who aims to take over the government is still blaming third children for all the country's problems. Luke has to find courage within himself to let everyone know what has really been going on.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion que
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â "Among the Hidden" Series by Margaret Peterson Haddix Units
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