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BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life
Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually no-prep and works for independent close reading or to hold attention for a read-aloud.What you get:A short fill-in with a word bank provides surprising and interesting background information for an introduction. A variety of comprehension questions: interpr
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6th - 9th
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Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units
This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
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2nd - 9th
Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
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7th - 10th
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TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide
Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P
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5th - 9th
Dystopian Literature Circles Complete Unit: Grades 7-10 High School English
Turn your reluctant readers into book lovers with page-turning dystopian novels. This ready-to-use dystopian novel unit is adaptable for book groups, independent reading, or whole-class instruction for grades 7-10. As an English teacher, supporting vastly divergent reading levels within the classroom is the ultimate struggle. This novel unit is designed with differentiated reading levels so that your students can love the reading process and master the skills. Dystopian novels are the perfect op
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7th - 10th
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
I introduced this book with a book talk to my middle school readers, and I was shocked by the response. I didn't even get a chance to put the book down before kids were signing it out. It has been signed out of our classroom all year, and it is returned within days with exclamations such as, "That was the best book I ever read!" and "I can't believe that ending!" Want to learn more about Mt. Rainer, the tallest mountain in Washington State, and the only one that is still an active volcano, and t
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5th - 9th
Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)
For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time!
Includes:
Checklist for Authors Handout
Definitions for Author's Style .
Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze
How to Find Author's Style in Writing
Extra Style Analysis Activ
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5th - 8th
Life of Pi: A Complete Novel Study
Life of Pi novel Study is 67 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including: comprehension questions, visual interpretations, vocabulary and crosswords, character webs, motif, and more. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study:
Printable Assignments:
1. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-8
2. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-16
3. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 17-24
4. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 25-36
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units
Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and
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6th - 8th
Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire Dragons
Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire DragonsA Dragon Book Series with Christian Values!If you have kids who love dragons, but you are frustrated by the lack of dragon books with Biblical values. If your kids hate to read.If you wish you could incorporate a series into your homeschool day that not only meets curriculum requirements but can be used for multiple subjects. If you want your kids to read more books with a message that is compatible with the Bible, then this is it!This novel
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry Lit Circles Unit Plan for Common Core
This is a unit plan for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor. It is about 32 days long. This unit is centered around literature circles and ends with an essay about theme using quotations from the book with accompanying diorama. Read more about the unit in the preview.This unit is perfect for Common Core, with grade-level reading and an emphasis on speaking and listening standards, in addition to reading and writing.The unit is downloaded as a .zip file. It includes a folder with a
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6th - 8th
The Giver Unit Plan: Aligned to Common Core with a Focus on Argument Writing
The Giver Unit | The Giver Unit Plan | The Giver Resources
The Giver is a timless book that is perfectly suited for students in the middle school grades. They are engaged by the premise and mature enough to grasp the deeper issues presented in the novel. Since dystopian literature is very popular with middle schoolers currently, its nice to introduce them to the book that is one of the pioneers of that genre.
There are three main focuses of this unit – argument writing, close reading, and stu
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6th - 8th
Dystopian Literature Narrative Assignment: Write your own Dystopia
Studying Dystopian literature in your class? Assess your students understanding of Dystopian qualities and practice mastery of the narrative writing task by asking your students to craft a Dystopia of their own. Nurture creativity and cultural awareness by encouraging your students to examine today's societal tendencies. Beg the question... what if? Students Will: -Identify dystopian and literary elements (dystopian: technology, conformity, figureheads, etc. Literary: theme, character developmen
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7th - 11th
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50 End Procasination Journal Prompts
Are you ready to take control of your time and achieve your goals? Our innovative solution offers 50 creative prompts designed to boost your productivity and personal growth. Measuring 8.5 x 11 inches, this journal provides ample space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and aspirations on 54 beautifully designed pages. What’s Inside: Cover Page: Welcome to Your Journey of Ending Procasination Introduction How to Use Page “This Book Belongs To” Page: Make It Yours-KDP ApprovedFeatures &a
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2nd - 11th, Staff
The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles - Supplemental Graphic Organizers
This resource is designed to supplement the text The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles. It can be used during or after reading and can be differentiated to meet your students' needs. This resource includes:Graphic organizers for analyzing charactersGraphic organizers for analyzing settingGraphic organizers for analyzing conflictGraphic organizers for analyzing themeGraphic organizers for planning literary essays (2 options)Rubric for literary essayAll organizers are provided in color and in black a
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Smoking Mirror by David Bowles - Whole Book BUNDLE
Engaging ELA Units for Middle School Dramas and Plays 3 Week Bundle Activities
ncluded Resources:1. Sorry, Wrong Number ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons for Middle SchoolDescription: Dive into the suspenseful world of "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive ELA unit. Over the course of a week, students will read the script, listen to the captivating radio play, and engage in dynamic activities including a Socratic seminar and creative choice board projects. Each lesson plan is fully detailed, with scaffolds and extensions to support all l
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6th - 8th
Daniel's Story (Carol Matas) Complete Novel Study
This Daniel's Story unit study is a great companion for any study of the Holocaust and the sensitive details of the atrocities that took place during WW2. The contents and tasks are age-appropriate, and written to help your students get the most out of this unit.The unit includes the following ELA tasks:* Comprehension: DOK 1,2,3 and 4 (TDQ)* Vocabulary: Denotative and in context* Character development* Plot development* Historical timelines for fictional reference* Chapter by Chapter questions
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5th - 9th
The Westing Game - Literature Unit - Aligned to 5th Grade CCSS
The Westing Game is a fabulous mystery story - the best mystery book in print, in my humble opinion. With the CCSS focus on providing EVIDENCE for student thinking, this is a great jumping-off point for the whole year.
This literature unit includes an introductory vocabulary lesson/activity, comprehension questions (1 per chapter), a "Character Tracker" for guided reading concerning character development, and a prompt for a final writing piece (with grading rubric).
All activities have been a
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5th - 8th
Novel Unit: When My Name Was Keoko
Complete novel unit for When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue ParkIncludes:Point of View Reference SheetIntroductionIntroduction Open Note Quiz & KeySummary, Characterization, & Conflict Graphic Organizers & Keys & Printable VersionsChapters 1-4Chapters 5-8Chapters 9-12 Chapters 13-16Chapters 17-20Chapters 21-24Chapters 25-28Chapters 29-32Self Editing / Peer Editing Checklist for ParagraphsWriting AssignmentsEssay Grading RubricEssay Planning PageEssay OutlineEssayAuthor’s Note Ass
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7th - 8th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study Unit
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The story is not one to “lay out the facts”; rather it is a story told by an innocent German boy who knew nothing of the horrors and cruelty taking place around him. Those unfamiliar with the Holocaust may not understand what is going on and may not be able to make connections. . . . like innocent Bruno who could not eve
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
The Chosen - A Complete Teaching Unit Bundle
This is an extremely thorough, complete teaching unit of Chaim Potok's novel The Chosen. It is suitable for middle and high school.
In this jam-packed bundle, you'll find:
20 Vocabulary Words for each of the three parts (Books) of the novel
30 In-Depth, Analytical Questions for each of the three Books
Definitions of all of the vocabulary words
Answers to all of the questions
A test on Books 1-2 and an answer key
Writing prompts for a 5-paragraph essay
Ten post-reading activities
A glos
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8th - 11th
The Most Dangerous Game ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons (PDF)
Immerse your students in the thrilling world of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.What's Included:Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructio
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6th - 9th
Punching the Air Novel Study: COMPLETE RESOURCE BUNDLE
This bundle of resources and learning workbooks are based on the novel Punching the Air written by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam.The first workbook focuses on cementing student understanding of the plot and structure of this free verse novel. The second workbook focused on character and relationship analysis. In the third workbook, students are developing their understanding of themes and symbols. In the fourth workbook, students are scaffolded to combine their knowledge into a literature response
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6th - 12th
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