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125 Reading Activities for Any Book | Independent & Group Reading Response Tasks
Your students will love our ⭐HUGE collection of READING ACTIVITIES FOR ANY BOOK. Tailored for grades 3 to 7, these adaptable TASK CARDS will elevate your literacy sessions independently or in groups. Foster reading responses that stimulate critical thinking and creativity and enhance comprehension skills with 125 ACTIVITIES empowering students to evaluate and understand FICTION & NONFICTION texts with purpose.WHAT'S INCLUDED❤️ 60+ activities require students to RESPOND in various genres and
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education
Frindle - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
A Literature Kit for the novel Frindle written by Andrew Clements.Take a Peek Inside:Make learning about words fun again with a clever tale about a boy who invents a new word for the dictionary. Our resource is ready-made, saving you time when preparing a lesson plan for this novel. Set a purpose for reading by establishing which vocabulary words students are not familiar with. Show your comprehension of the novel with multiple choice questions. In a journal prompt, use your critical thinking s
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Best Sellers Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4
Satire : PowerPoint, Google Slides Digital Lesson
Perfect for distance learning OR the classroom! 35 slides in length! Two student activities! Introduce your students to the literary genre of SATIRE through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about decoding and recognizing SATIRE. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: general information on SATIRE, background information on SATIRE, examples of satire from literature, and examples from culture that use S
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Realism Unit: American Literature (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Introduction to Romeo and Juliet Unit Pre-Reading Digital Escape Room Activity
Introducing Shakespeare? Before beginning Act 1/the prologue of the play, generate anticipation with this digital background breakout activity. Students learn about the author, the Elizabethan Era, theater in England, the Globe Theatre, elements of drama (soliloquy, foil, comic relief, etc.), archaic vocabulary, and the prologue of Romeo & Juliet. Hook your students and engage them BEFORE reading The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (or any other play) by William Shakespeare.NOTE: If you are tea
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8th - 10th
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The Raven Lesson | Annotation Poetry Activity for Comprehension & Poetic Devices
Print and digital options included! Students highlight and annotate to analyze and demonstrate reading comprehension of Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem with a focus on (1) the plot, (2) rhyme scheme, (3) internal rhyme, (4) alliteration, (5) onomatopoeia, and (6) allusions.This product includes an annotation friendly version of Edgar Allan Poe's poem. Free versions of this public domain text are readily available in many locations, but this particular document gives students space to annotate a
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7th - 11th
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Diary of Anne Frank: A Complete Unit
This is a complete unit of study for Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. The package includes chapter by chapter study questions, a test, a news report assignment with graphic organizer and ANSWERS. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response. There are a few answers missing (half a dozen...98%of the answers are there.)...I will get to them in the fall when I teach the story again and will upload them at that point. They will be freely available
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7th - 12th
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The Raven and Edgar Allan Poe: PowerPoint, Google Slides
Over 40 slides! Now with guided reading questions! "The Raven" brought to you in PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this famous poem to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on Poe, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the poem. Great for Poe units, poetry units, summer
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Esperanza Renace - Kit de Literatura Gr. 5-6
Un kit de literatura para la novela Esperanza Renace escrita por Pam Munoz Ryan.Tome un Interior de la Ojeada: Experimenta las dificultades de volver a empezar durante la Gran Depresión. Las actividades actúan como un gran punto de partida para la enseñanza guiada del estudiante. Los estudiantes se deben poner en el lugar de Esperanza y describir sus puntos de vista cambiantes a medida que ella se ve expuesta a la vida de aquéllos más pobres que lo que ella fue en algún momento. Determinarán si
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5th - 6th
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Irony Review Activity ELA Digital Escape Room for Dramatic Situational Verbal
360° View! Introduce, practice, or review the three types of irony (dramatic, situational, and verbal) in a fun, interactive way. This activity could be a great segue into Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." This escape room is meant to be completed in a relatively short amount of time, so it would be great as an introductory activity that helps create buy-in and increase engagement at the beginning of a class period. This escape room could also be great for a minimum day or a review
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6th - 11th
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"The Body" by Stephen King: Chapter Questions and Assessments
This is a complete unit of study for Stephen King's novella, "The Body." The package includes chapter by chapter study questions with ANSWERS, a summary review, a test, and an essay assignment. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and making connections.Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Here is a link to the Google Doc version:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Body-by-Stephen-King-Study-Questions-and-Assessments-Dig
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9th - 12th
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
A Literature Kit for the novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler written by E.L. Konigsburg.Take a Peek Inside:Solve a mystery and find a home at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enhance instruction and allow for much deeper conversations to keep students engaged. Imagine who the character of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will be and what role she will play in the story. Put the Kincaid children's actions in the correct order they occurred as they ran away. Find a simile used to de
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Best Sellers Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 5-6
Fall of the House of Usher Guided Reading Worksheet Crossword & Wordsearch
This lesson contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 47 questions (with answer key), crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe. All puzzles use key vocabulary words from the story.
Check out the free preview I am offering. It contains the first 10 questions (with answer key) of the 47 question worksheet. You can also see the puzzles clearly in the thumbnails to your left.
If you don't have the fu
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9th - 12th
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The Family Under the Bridge - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
A Literature Kit for the novel The Family Under the Bridge written by Natalie Savage Carlson.Take a Peek Inside:Expose your students to the hardships of poverty and the power that comes with family. Multi-leveled questions and prompts will have students digging deeper while making connections. Investigate the setting to determine what is already known about the historic country of France. Explain what is ironic about Armand's words to the pigeons. Recall what was read by completing a paragraph f
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Family Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas written by John Boyne. Take a Peek Inside:Experience this powerful story about childhood innocence, friendship and suffering set at Auschwitz Concentration Camp during World War II. Assess students' comprehension of the novel and explore their personal reactions to the events of the book. Imagine what Bruno sees from his bedroom window that makes him feel cold and unsafe. Explore Bruno's state of mind by detailing the lesson he learns
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7th - 8th
Also included in: World Conflict Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 5-8
The Westing Game - Literature Kit Gr. 7-8
A Literature Kit for the novel The Westing Game written by Ellen Raskin.Take a Peek Inside:Unravel the secrets at the center of an intriguing murder mystery game. Activities are meant to excite students throughout the reading. Using the chapter titles as clues, predict what might happen in each one. Identify elements of foreshadowing from the novel, and imagine what will take place. Follow the clues in the story to solve the game before any of the characters. Identify cause and effect by explain
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7th - 8th
The Raven Edgar Allan Poe Guided Reading Worksheet, Crossword and Wordsearch
This lesson packet contains a complete guided reading worksheet with 29 questions (with answer key), a crossword puzzle (with answer key) and wordsearch puzzle (with answer key) for The Raven, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
Key vocabulary words from the poem are used for the crossword and wordsearch puzzles. The word bank from the word search list are the same words used in the crossword puzzle. You will love this lesson set.
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The 29 question worksheet should take about 60-70 minute
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8th - 12th
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A Single Shard - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
A Literature Kit for the novel A Single Shard written by Linda Sue Park.Take a Peek Inside:Gain a sense of responsibility and knowing what it's like to have someone's fate in their hands. Our resource is great for quizzes, vocabulary and writing prompts. Predict what will happen between Tree-ear and Min, and whether Tree-ear will become a potter. Match characters to their actions in the story. Use words in a sentence to show its meaning. Describe how Tree-ear prepares the clay for Min, and how d
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5th - 6th
Eric Carle Author Study PowerPoint Presentation
Product Information: My students love learning about authors! Eric Carle is well-loved picture book author! This is a 4-day powerpoint lesson. It is compiled into one long powerpoint. Day 1: Intro to Author/Illustrator. Facts about Eric Carle.Day 2: Eric Carle uses animals in his art.Day 3: Eric Carle uses suns in his art. Day 4: Eric Carle has a unique art style. These themes are purposely very simple. They are meant to be themes, so you can use whatever Eric Carle books you have on hand, rath
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Primary Grades Author Study BUNDLE
To Build a Fire by Jack London : Short Story PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 44 slides! Now with guided reading questions! "To Build a Fire" pre and post reading Powerpoint from top 10 Teacherspayteacher seller, PowerPoint Guru!This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful story to your students so that they can better understand the story, enjoy the story and grasp all the small literary details of the story!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: American Literature: Short Story Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
The Egypt Game - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6
A Literature Kit for the novel The Egypt Game written by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.Take a Peek Inside:Let your imagination run wild in a land that existed long ago, full of intrigue and mystery. Challenge students with higher-order questions, encouraging an understanding of literary elements. Complete sentences from the book with their missing words. Explain how statements from the text are examples of foreshadowing. Match vocabulary words found in the novel with their meanings. Use examples of pers
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5th - 6th
Also included in: Adventure Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 5-6
Matilda - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
A Literature Kit for the novel Matilda written by Roald Dahl.Take a Peek Inside:Explore the power of the mind and how anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Challenge students by expanding their vocabulary and testing their comprehension with writing prompts and assessment questions. Test comprehension with multiple choice questions that explores the character of Matilda. Expand your character study by reflecting on Matilda's view of C.S. Lewis' novels, and what she considers to be a d
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: School Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 3-4
The War with Grandpa - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4
A Literature Kit for the novel The War with Grandpa written by Robert Kimmel Smith. Take a Peek Inside:Explore the complexities of intergenerational family relationships as one boy declares war on his older relation. Bring this novel to life for students, with well-designed and thorough vocabulary and chapter assessments. Imagine the problems that may arise from a grandparent moving in. Draw a scene from the novel as it is being described. Come up with reasons behind certain characters' actions.
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3rd - 4th
Charlotte's Web (Novel Study) Gr. 3-4
Charlotte's Web is about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider named Charlotte. After Wilbur is in danger of becoming dinner, Charlotte writes messages praising the pig in her web in the hopes of sparing his life.
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Our unit provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and w
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3rd - 4th
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The House on Mango Street : PowerPoint, Google Slides
Introduce your students to The House on Mango Street through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Filled with information that will get your students excited about reading this story about the year in the life of a young girl. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: general information, background information, an overview of the play's main points, literary focus, character analysis, and more! This power point can be divided into several different lessons and can be use
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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