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8th grade english language arts literature circles for Easel Assessments
"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My students are engaged fully in the reading of this science fiction tale! This resource includes:1. Comprehension questions in text-order ranging from general comprehension to critical thinking questions.2. Vocabulary is embedded within the questions.3
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5th - 8th
Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards
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:
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6th - 8th
The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit
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
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print
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.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Percy Jackson - Chalice of the Gods - Comprehensive Novel study and guides
Nearly 3000 questions on Percy Jackson - Chalice of the GodsThe sets include for each of the 35 chapters, questions on:5 open ended questions5 multiple choice questionsSets of 5 questions on the themes of the chapterSets of 5 questions on the characters of the chapter5 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the chapterQuestions on keywords in the book10 questions about the original poemIn addition to this each chapter hasa summarya list of the keywords and their meanings Descriptions about
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2nd - 9th
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Figurative Language Quizzes
This product contains six quizzes with one hundred eighty figurative language quotes from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling. These differentiated assessments were written for traditional and inclusion classrooms. This Product Includes:144 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guideCut out study guide/gameFive practice quizzesFive modified practice quizzes6 Quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel6 Modified quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novelPage a
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6th - 8th
A Night Divided Test on Novel, Digital and Print
20 questions, multiple choice....Jennifer Nielsen’s exciting YA novel A Night Divided tells the gripping story of a young girl trying to escape from East Berlin in the 1960’s. Before starting composition or extension activities, check reading with this 20-question test. The quiz checks both reading comprehension and fictional and historical connections. It is multiple-choice, with an optional essay at the end.A digital copy of the objective test is also included in Easel.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: A Night Divided Novel Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Puzzle, Enrichment
Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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5th - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Novel Study Literature Circle Roles/Jobs & Project: Grades 7-12, Any Novel
Literature Circle PLUS Extension Project: Grades 7-12, Any Novel, Keys EditionThis packet includes literature circle jobs that help improve reading comprehension and increases students understanding of the text. Literary terms are covered in a manageable and engaging manner. This packet also includes an extension project for students to use their knowledge to produce meaningful work to share. ★ Literature Circle: (Grading Sheets Provided)This packet includes 7 literature circle jobs (illustrator
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7th - 12th
EVERY DAY -- David Levithan
Greetings,How would you like to wake up in a different body every day? That's the challenge 'A' faces daily, and he is resigned to it until one day, he meets and falls in love with Rhiannon, and then life becomes a lot more complicated. Will true love find a way? Every Day tells that intriguing, challenging, page-turner tale, and it will stretch your mind and heart.Someday continues the tale and poses an even bigger question. Can 'A' have a life without abusing his superpower? There's an antago
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Assignment Novel Study
“This fast-paced novel will keep readers thoroughly engaged. An important plot-driven story about two teens who stand up for what’s right in the face of adversity.” —Kirkus Reviews This is a kind of book that forces students to think what they would do in this situation. Would you speak up? 2022-2023 - Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryThat's what seniors Logan March and Cade Crawford are asked to do when a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solutio
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8th - 12th
The Vikings
"The Vikings" Copyright Betty J. White, 2023, popular science writer Included in this resource…Learn about: -Facts about the Vikings, their homelands, runes, rulers, and mythology.-Maps of the Nordic homelands.Suggested for grades 9 on up.-Includes, “Asgard”, a game…Play a game on the Easel Assessment, where the players try to reach “Asgard” (based on what you have learned from this resource).
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7th - 10th
Inside Out & Back Again - Novel Quiz or Test Plus Key - Digital and Print
20-question multiple-choice test on the novel Inside Out & Back Again....This test covers plot elements plus character development of this compelling novel about the journey of a young Vietnamese girl from North Vietnam to South Vietnam to America.Key is included.Easel assessment is included.
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6th - 9th
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN -- Garth Stein
Greetings,Who does not love a dog? Whether you do or don’t, you will love Enzo. He is dog longing to be human, and he narrates the story with humility and humour.Use it as a class novel in grade 8, 9 and 10 English classes, or as a Reading Circle book. This 146-page resource contains everything you need and frees you do what teachers do best – spend time and energy with the students to inform, inspire, ignite. The Seminar Process drives the novel study and multiple evaluation options are provid
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8th - 10th
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Gothic Short Story, "The Doppelgangers" and How to Write One
~A Gothic Short Story: The Doppelgangers~ Betty J. White copyright 2021, award-winning author A teaser: It was All Hallows Eve. The ghouls were mere whisps stirring the stormy cauldron… “Not a good omen,” Jewel thought.* Includes a Discussion Guide for teachers, readers, writing groups, and librarians.* Inspiration and tips on how to write your own goth short story.* Suggested for grades 8 on up.
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Bundle: "Three Gothic Tales and Learn How to Write One"
Okay For Now - Novel Test plus Key
25 multiple-choice questions with key.....Gary D. Schmidt’s novel Okay for Now, set in 1968, tells the story of 14-year old Doug and his fish-out-of-water experience when he makes the unwilling move to a small town in upstate New York. The following quiz has two versions – same questions, but different order of answers. Each version has 25 multiple-choice questions with five answer choices each, and each version is complete with an answer key.
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Okay for Now Novel Bundle - Test plus Study Questions w/Key
The Outsiders Test on Novel - (31 Questions) Print + Digital
The iconic novel The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, is still widely read and enjoyed. This test has 31 questions to test reading and understanding. It includes fact-based questions and some inferencing. It also has a few questions on elements of fiction such as the conflict, flashback, and antagonist. Print + Digital.
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6th - 9th
Linebacker Block Jake Maddox Novel Test w/Key and Vocabulary
12-question multiple choice quiz w/key -8th grade football player Logan has moved to a new school and is now playing on a new team. When he must play a game against his best friends from his old team, Logan begins to understand what competition and sportsmanship really means.A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.Jake Maddox has written a series of short, high interest novels based on sports stories. Their vocabul
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4th - 8th
~Read and Write a Graphic Novella and a Discussion Guide for HUGO CABARET~
Learn how to turn your Halloween Story into a Graphic Novella and includesa Discussion Guide for THE INVENTION of HUGO CABERET, a graphic novel by Brian Selzick, winner of the Caldecott Award. Grades 5-12. "Highly engaging!"Graphic novels have become a popular genre. In this resource, students will learn how to turn their Scary Halloween Stories into a 10-page (or less) graphic novella by using the graph paper and dialogue balloons (provided). This should be considered a “unit” of study and no
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7th - 10th
Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora -- Novel Quiz or Test Digital Plus Print
This 20-question quiz is in Word Document (plus key), and also as an Easel digital test. It checks for reading completion and includes questions on plot development, character development, and basic themes. Answer key is included.This charming novel tells the story of Arturo, whose Cuban-born family owns a neighborhood restaurant in Miami full of wonderful food, laughter, and love. When a coldhearted developer threatens to take over the land lease and tear down the restaurant to build a huge
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Bundle - Test plus Study Questions
When You Reach Me Novel Test plus Key (by Rebecca Stead) Print Plus Digital
20 questions, multiple choice plus Key...When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead, features a unique blend of realism and fantasy. Miranda, the main character, is helping her mother prep for a game show while simultaneously figuring out who is writing her mysterious letters and leaving them around her New York City neighborhood. To check reading before class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple-choice quiz or test (most questions have a choice of five answers.) Includes print an
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6th - 9th
Also included in: When You Reach Me Novel Bundle - Test plus Study Questions
A Wrinkle in Time Cause and Effect Quizzes ~ Differentiated Assessments
Dear Educators,This product includes four Cause & Effect quizzes for Madeleine L’Engle’s novel A Wrinkle in Time. This Product Includes:24 pagesFour quizzesFour modified quizzesAnswer keys4 Easel AssessmentsQuizzes: Chapters 1 – 3: 10 questionsChapters 4 – 6: 10 questionsChapters 7 – 9: 10 questionsChapters 10 – 12: 10 questionsDirections: Match the Cause on the left with the correct Effect on the right. Write the correct letter on the line next to the number.Explanation: Cause and effect in
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6th - 8th
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Hope Was Here Figurative Language Tests and Quizzes
Dear Educators,This product identifies the figurative language found in Joan Bauer’s novel, Hope Was Here. This Product Includes:149 PagesTeacher’s notesStudy guideCut out study guide/gameOne practice testOne modified practice test12 Tests and quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel12 Modified tests and quizzes with figurative language quoted from the novel218 Questions totalAnswer keys5 Easel Assessments10 Easel Activities Practice Test:15 Matching questions14 Multiple choice qu
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7th - 8th
Closer to Nowhere Independent Reader Check for EASEL
There are 25 multiple choice questions about the 2022-23 Truman Award Nominee book "Closer to Nowhere" by Ellen Hopkins. The EASEL program will grade the questions for you! The questions can be used for independent reading checks, reading incentive programs, reading stations, extra credit, and more!
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5th - 8th
Also included in: 2022-23 Truman Reader Award EASEL Assessments Bundle
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