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Middle school critical thinking reading thematic unit plans
The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit
The Outsiders Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive class activities. What Teachers Are Saying About The Outsiders Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I usually never leave feedback from my purchases, and I purchase a lot. And when I do
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7th - 10th
The Giver Unit Plan - Lois Lowry Novel Study Reading Unit
The Giver Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Giver by Lois Lowry. With more than 340 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities.What Teachers Are Saying About The Giver Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This unit plan for The Giver is worth every penny I spent on it! We just did the activity on sharing feelings and t
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7th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan - Complete Drama Reading Unit for Shakespeare's Play
Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. With more than 430+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This drama unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, interactive class activities and much more!What Teachers Are Saying About The Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WOW WOW WOW! I love it. I have been working with Romeo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Unit Teaching Package
Teaching the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park? Save over 30% by buying my novel study activities bundled in a unit instead of buying the individual items! Based on a true story, A Long Walk to Water alternates the stories of two Sudanese kids - a refugee Lost Boy in 1985 and a girl in 2008 who must walk miles a day to reach water. Great cross curricular connections to social studies, current events, and science!This bundle includes:•Teacher's Guide/Pacing Guide - Standards alignment
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5th - 8th
End of the Year Camp A Week of Learning Fun!
Send your students off with a smile! This week long, end of the year, camp theme unit is a terrific way to end your year right! This end of year unit is a complete week of "camp themed" activities. The key features of the unit are:The unit has daily end of the year activities in each subject area (reading, writing, math, social studies, and science)All end of the year activities are academic and fun (your students will be learning to the very end)All worksheets and rubrics are includedEach end
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: End of the Year Camp: Digital and Printable Bundle
Holes Unit Plan - Louis Sachar Novel Study Reading Unit
Holes Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Holes by Louis Sachar. With more than 240+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities.What Teachers Are Saying About The Holes Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is the best resource I have bought on Teachers Pay Teachers in the past 7 years! Thank you for the effort put forth
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6th - 9th
Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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2nd - 7th
Wonder Unit Plan - R.J Palacio Novel Study Reading Unit
Wonder Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Wonder by R.J. Palacio. With more than 250 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities. You will have everything you need to make your students fall in love with Wonder!What Teachers Are Saying About The Wonder Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is literally my favorite unit I
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4th - 7th
The Westing Game Comprehensive Novel Study Guide
▶️ UPDATE - DIGITAL VERSION ADDED 3/2022! ▶️ I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE this novel study! My students LOVED it, too! They were begging me to read every day, and I had students who do not enjoy reading find a love for it through this novel study. The activities and assessments in this guide are everything you need to conduct a fun novel study chock-full of critical thinking! Included in the 170+ page guide are:INCLUDED IN THE RESOURCE:Materials and instructions for creatin
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3rd - 8th
Dystopia Growing Activity Bundle - For Any Text/Dystopian Book Clubs/Lit Circles
Engage your students during your next unit on DYSTOPIA with this growing bundle of resources that will evolve into a comprehensive resource for ANY TEXT. Created to complement any dystopian novel or literature circles, this resource is designed to help students delve into the elements of dystopia, make connections, contemplate essential questions, and meet the standards!This bundle is growing, which means digital versions and more activities will be added in future updates! The resource currentl
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7th - 12th
Hatchet Unit Plan - Gary Paulsen Novel Study Reading Unit
Hatchet Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. With more than 200 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities. You will have everything you need to make your students fall in love with Hatchet!What Teachers Are Saying About The Hatchet Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love this bundle. It is a fabulo
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6th - 9th
An Introduction to Dystopia: Six Common Core Aligned Lessons
Dystopia is the hottest genre on the market right now - especially for teens. If you're teaching high school English, you should probably be teaching dystopia!This product contains SIX lessons that introduce the genre of dystopia to students. These six lessons are Common Core aligned with targets, highly rigorous, collaborative, and develop serious critical thinking. If you're planning on tackling Fahrenheit 451, The Hunger Games, 1984, Brave New World, or any other major dystopian text, thes
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Dystopian Literature: Mega Bundle of All Resources
Sign of the Beaver Novel Study
This no-prep, print and go, novel study for The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth Speare George is just what you need to help your students master comprehension skills and save you tons of time! With a variety of engaging vocabulary and comprehension activities for each chapter, this novel study is designed to work perfectly with whole groups, small reading groups, and independent reading centers. This novel study includes:✏️ 32 Student Pages✏️Written Response Comprehension Questions for Every Ch
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Novel Studies - Upper Elementary Novel Study Bundle
The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Unit - Digital Print Bundle
The Outsiders Unit Plan Digital Print Bundle includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google slides, PowerPoint presentations, digital and print assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive activities. This is a BUNDLE of my print and digital versions of The Outsiders Unit
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7th - 10th
Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics
Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
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4th - 6th
Literature Interactive Notebook Activities | Literary Elements Realistic Fiction
This complete literature unit breaks down teaching literary devices and elements, encourages student discussion through realistic fiction book clubs, and scaffolds literary analysis through literature interactive notebook lessons in middle school.This digital and print unit includes 18 done-for-you lesson plans, daily interactive notebook lessons, teaching slides, literature reference pages, 50 realistic fiction literature analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for stu
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6th - 8th
Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
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3rd - 6th
Celebrate Freedom | Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights
{UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2023} Looking for a unit to use during Celebrate Freedom Week? Need rigorous text and FUN activities to teach the U.S. Charters of Freedom (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights)? Look no further! This comprehensive unit has everything you are looking for! From reading selections to hands-on materials to task cards, assessments, and crafts... You are all set! ⭐DIGITAL ASSESSMENT + TASK CARDS FROM BOOM™ LEARNING NOW INCLUDED!⭐Included in the resource:3 cute
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3rd - 6th
Number the Stars Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit - Lois Lowry
Number the Stars Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. With more than 200+ pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, interactive class activities, and more!What Teachers Are Saying About The Number the Stars Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ During my Number the Stars unit, this makes my life easier every day. Honestly, I
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6th - 9th
Turkey Trouble Book Companion
This 78 page companion packet is based on the book Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. This is by far one of my favorite books to teach during Thanksgiving! IIt includes activities geared towards Pre-K-through 5th/6th grade students, but activities can be adapted for varying exceptionalities. Other Buyers said: "This companion pack is so well thought out. There are so many different activities included that extending the book will be no problem at all. Thank you for all the hard work you put into t
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Turkey Trouble Book Companion Bundle
Types of Characters and Characterization Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
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* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples (**PLEASE NOTE: Many of these videos come from youtube, please ensure that you district has access prior to purchasing. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know and I will update it with a new link.)
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall po
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
The Hiding Place: Comprehensive Book Study (Corrie ten Boom)
This comprehensive book study for The Hiding Place includes chapter by chapter quizzes and reading responses, plus additional historical reading passages and activities to allow your students to delve deeper into a study of the Holocaust. UPDATE: NOW GOOGLE COMPATIBLE. You are now able to share this with your students digitally. I have included links to access through Google Slides. Students type right into the boxes. It's all set up for you! Perfect for distance learning.This powerful book is a
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7th - 10th
Shel Silverstein Poetry Analysis | Digital + Print
{UPDATE - MAY 2024} This fun resource guide is perfect for teaching poetry analysis while incorporating an author study of Shel Silverstein! It focuses on three of the author’s fun and engaging poems, with activity sheets that encourage your students to think critically about poetry and delve into figurative language. It also includes several non-specific activity sheets that can be used with any Shel Silverstein poem! Now includes activities available in Google Slides! ⭐PERFECT FOR LEARNING IN
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2nd - 6th
Tuck Everlasting Novel Study - Tuck Everlasting Chapter Comprehension Questions
Ignite your students' love for the novel Tuck Everlasting while enhancing their comprehension skills! This Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study for Upper Elementary provides you with the perfect tools to achieve this.This engaging Tuck Everlasting Novel Study includes printable and digital comprehension questions and convenient Google Form Chapter Assessments. It also provides an assortment of enrichment activities to continue the learning experience, all in a print-and-go package.Everything You Nee
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Novel Studies - Upper Elementary Novel Study Bundle
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.
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Educators can save time preparing reading lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for reading resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of reading lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my reading lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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