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Middle school english language arts thematic unit plans for Easel Assessments

Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor

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In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g

Subjects:

Informational Text, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

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Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit

The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit

Created by

Chocolate 4 Teachers

Suspense is a great way to engage your students and help them improve their reading comprehension skills! That is why I wrote The Old Mallory Place, a high interest tale of a mysterious past that haunts the present. The cliffhanger ending gives your students an opportunity to write their own ending- they get to tell what they think happened!This resource is the perfect combination of fact and fiction. The 39 page resource contains a complete short story, 2 informational text passages, and numer

Subjects:

Informational Text, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

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Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle

Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village

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Engage in Learning - Charlotte Clemm

In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

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Also included in: Bundle: Dark Romanticism - American Gothic + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism

Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables

Created by

Chocolate 4 Teachers

This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a

Subjects:

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

, RL.7.1

...

The Book Thief Easy Literary Study (Extended Edition)

Created by

Wake Up Sunshine

Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.Note 2: This updated version has some new concepts intertwined with some of my favorites from the original version. I change things all the time, so this is the one I'm currently using in my classes. There's new quizzes (Easel), final project options, etc. That being s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 9th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

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Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print

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Junior High Ela Resources

Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. To check reading before a class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

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Also included in: Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment

Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards

Created by

Chocolate 4 Teachers

This collection of fiction mysteries contains 3 reading comprehension passages. Students are taught to identify examples of foreshadowing, flashback, and suspense- 3 very important literary elements. These elements also play a key role in improving comprehension. By learning to identify them, students are then able to understand and use them to make inferences. All reading standards are not taught in isolation. They are taught naturally using an engaging mystery!What your students will discover:

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.3

, RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.1

...

Oogy: A Story of Survival, Love, and Second Chances

Created by

Wake Up Sunshine

Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. If you don't like the preview, then it's not something you should purchase. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room. In honor of a truly wonderful dog, Oogy, Wake Up Sunshine is bringing his story, to any teacher who'd like their students to experience how dogs truly have life figured out, far better than us

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

...

Australian Democracy and levels of government.

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Oceanview Resources

What is democracy?AimI can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens in AustraliaLearning IntentionsTo learn about the different levels of government used to maked decisions and laws in AustraliaWhat is the system of Government in AUSTRALIA?Basic rightsWho rules Australia?What does democracy mean?Democracy and votingYoung people and democracyMain political partiesVotingElected representativesLevels of GovernmentLaw and orderWhat is included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, Informational Text

Grades:

4th - 6th, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Beach Themed Fiction Unit with Escape Room Activity

Created by

Chocolate 4 Teachers

Three fiction stories with printables and assessments to improve reading comprehension. Included: • lesson plans• three fiction stories • printables• assessments• vocabulary word cards• photos• extra skillls practice printables• answer keys • escape room activity to analyze and synthesize skills Stories Included: . • Summer at the Beach. - Kathy and her friend Brent can't wait to spend their summer at the beach! What have their moms planned this year? • Swimming Lessons. - Mike and his

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.6

, RL.5.7

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Johnny Appleseed and the Truth About Apples

Created by

Chocolate 4 Teachers

This Easel unit includes: a practice lesson with directions on how to read informational text and annotations to become a better reader, two informational text lessons, and an assessment. Each of the informational text lessons contain a video: one about grafting apple trees and one about the rare Black Diamond apple. There are 13 informational text passages. I've also included a teacher resource with information about using these Easel lessons and answer keys! Easel is one of the best teachi

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.5.2

, RI.5.3

, RI.5.4

, RI.5.7

...

Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle: John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed)& Apples

The Tragedy of Hamlet Easy Literary Study

Created by

Wake Up Sunshine

Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room."I see nothing in your eyesAnd the more I see the less I like"-Breath by Breaking BenjaminThis literary guide brought to you by Wake Up Sunshine dares to look into the depths of the Shakespearean tragedy of Hamlet. I created this simplified unit so my middle schoolers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

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Art & Mythology Connection: 'The Four Disgracers' Mini-Unit for Grades 8-10

Created by

Stones of Erasmus

Hendrick Goltzius created four incredible tondos in the sixteenth century entitled the "Four Disgracers". Using Common Core Standard that asks students to look at and compare different artistic representations of literature, guide middle and high school students through a four myth group activity and lesson — including Tantalus, Ixion. Phaëthon and Icarus! Note: The Further Reading resources included in the educational download lists plenty of online and print options for teachers. The resource

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Visual Arts

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

Also included in: 211-Count Smart Humanities Bundle: Comprehensive Growing Course for Grades 7-12

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Middle school english language arts thematic unit plans for Easel Assessments

Memorial Day Reading Comprehension: Compare and Contrast Poem to Article

Cinco De Mayo Activities Reading Comprehension Print and Digital Boom Cards

Character Traits | 4th Grade | Anchor Charts, Reading Passages, Answer Key

Beginner ESL Lesson Bundle for Adults & Teens (25 lessons) (A1)

Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor

The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit

Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village

Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables

The Book Thief Easy Literary Study (Extended Edition)

Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print

Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards

Oogy: A Story of Survival, Love, and Second Chances

Australian Democracy and levels of government.

Beach Themed Fiction Unit with Escape Room Activity

Johnny Appleseed and the Truth About Apples

The Tragedy of Hamlet Easy Literary Study

Art & Mythology Connection: 'The Four Disgracers' Mini-Unit for Grades 8-10

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