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Middle school character education guided reading books
Auggie & Me, by R.J. Palacio; A PDF and Digital Novel Study
A great character-building resource for helping students with compassion, empathy, kindness, and tolerance. This is a ready-to-use, PDF and Easel by TpT Digital packet designed to use with middle grades who are reading Auggie & Me, which contains 3 WONDER stories (The Julian Chapter, Pluto, and Shingaling), by R.J. Palacio. It includes 36 student pages for printing a student workbook plus the same workbook in digital format (in the form of an Easel Activity) complete with textboxes all re
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: A WONDER-ful BUNDLE of RJ Palacio Novel Studies
Fly Away Home by Bunting Lesson on Homelessness
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Lesson Plan teaches students about the realities of homelessness. It addresses the common myths and brings into light the urgency of homelessness in America. Themes of family, homelessness, and belonging. This resource includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsFacts about Homelessness in AmericaExtension Resource on HomelessnessText to text connection Text to world connection Nearpod Teacher Access included on the last page of the fileIf you have a
Grades:
4th - 6th
El Deafo by Cece Bell: A Google Slides/PDF/Easel Novel Study
Overview: This versatile product is a custom made, ready-to-use novel study that offers the buyer three different formats! It is a google slides product complete with text boxes for use digitally in distance learning. It is also a completed "Easel by TpT" activity that makes it possible for students with any device to use the editable text boxes that have already been installed to complete the entire workbook digitally. Being a PDF, this can also be printed and used with pencil and paper. Desi
Grades:
4th - 6th
"Posted"- by John David Anderson: Chapter-by-Chapter Reading Questions
I have created reading comprehension questions for the novel "Posted" by John David Anderson. The questions you will receive require students to answer "right there" questions, make inferences, text-dependent questions, and use evidence from the text to support their thinking. I have not included an answer key because there are many "correct" answers to the different questions. These questions are perfect for a read aloud, independent study, book clubs, exit slips, guided reading groups, and for
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall Novel Guide
The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall Novel Guide is one of the middle school bestselling novel guides. This is an engaging novel with themes of redemption, loss, grief, friendship, and coming-of-age. This pack includes:Learning objectivesDuring and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter reading comprehension questionsCharacter analysisSymbolismThemes Activity Vocabulary (chapter by chapter)- essay questions- Extension resourcesCause & Effect ChartPost Reading Questions Thi
Grades:
5th - 8th
Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli: A Novel Study Created by Jean Martin
This 32 page packet includes a ready-to-use 23 page student booklet plus answer key to use with students in grades 4-8 who are reading the novel, Wringer, by Jerry Spinelli. The student workbook is divided into five reading assignments (about 40 pages each) with comprehension activities to go with each one. Essential reading and writing skills that support Common Core Standards are addressed in the activities. They include summarizing, visualizing, determining author's purpose, inference, com
Grades:
4th - 7th
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Louis Sachar
This is a 35 page unit for There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom. There is a vocabulary page and comprehension questions (both literal and inferential) for each chapter. I have also included a mini-unit on Bullies to use with the book.
Mrs. R.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller NO Prep Novel Guide
When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller Novel Guide 2021 Newbery Medal Middle School Novel Guide Themes of loss, family, perseverance, and coming-of-age. This resource is great for teaching literary elements, figurative language, symbolism, character analysis, themes and much MORE! This resource includes: Learning objectivesPre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsVocabulary in contextLiterary elements/ Figurative languageSymboli
Grades:
4th - 7th
Paperboy, by Vince Vawter: A PDF and Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made packet designed for teachers to use with students in grades 5-8 as they read the 2014 Newbery Honor Book, Paperboy, by Vince Vawter. The PDF packet was originally designed to be printed. With increased need for digital products for distance learning, this PDF can now be exported as an Easel digital product that can be assigned, completed and turned-in digitally on any device. So, buyers may select to have both PDF and Digital versions or either one. This pac
Grades:
5th - 8th
A Social Story + Mini Workbook for Students with ADHD
This 21-page workbook includes 8 social stories starring Kayden. Kayden is a 5th grader with ADHD and has difficulties with impulse control in the classroom. Each story is followed by a discussion question and multiple choice answers. The students will read each story and then decide which choice is the best to make for Kayden. Kayden, like many children with ADHD, is given the option of standing quietly and using a quiet object at their desk to help with concentration. This is a wonderful book
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Character Education Lessons: Tolerance, Diversity & Holocaust with Picture Books
Wishing you had a way to integrate tough issues of diversity and tolerance? This resource is one of my favorites - so relevant and important for our students today. It's a terrific way to introduce your students to the Holocaust in a grade appropriate way. This pack will provide you with lesson plans, discussion questions, connected vocabulary logs, concept cards, and exit tickets for 3 books that focus on issues of tolerance and diversity. Picture books to use include: Sneetches, The Yellow Sta
Grades:
3rd - 6th
House Arrest by K.A. Holt Novel in Verse Guide
House Arrest by K.A. Holt Novel in Verse Guide is perfect for teaching poetry elements through a story of family, perseverance, and kindness. Ideal for all reading levels. It's a definite re-read for years to come. This novel guide includes: Reading comprehension questions Answer keyText to self connections Themes activityElements of poetry activity Summarizing activity Story map activity Essay questionsPost reading questions This resource is great for:Teaching poetry elements Guided ReadingLite
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor: PDF & Digital Novel Study
This is a custom-made, ready-to-use, PDF packet designed to be independent work for middle graders (5-8) as they read this wildly popular, 2018 National Book Award Finalist written by Leslie Connor. It is an 80-page novel study that has the option of being downloaded as an EASEL digital Product. Included in this packet is a 38-page student workbook, an answer key, and a listing of Common Core Standards that are supported. The student pages are designed to fill three main functions. First, the
Grades:
5th - 8th
ANGER MANAGEMENT, PEER PRESSURE & COMMUNICATING: Life Skill Lessons & Activities
ANGER MANAGEMENT * PEER PRESSURE * COMMUNICATING BETTERHelp students learn how to successfully cope with difficult situations and make good choices with these essential life-skills lessons!Provide students with the basic skills needed to attain success in school and in life! This series helps develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a healthy, productive adult. Part of the Life Skill Lessons- Personal Development Series, these activities feature dialogue betw
Grades:
7th - 12th
Cockroach Cooties by Laurence Yep: A PDF Book Club Guide
This is a ready-to-use, custom-designed, independent-work packet to guide students who are reading Laurence Yep's book, Cockroach Cooties. Included is a 23-page student "booklet" (or worksheets), an answer key, and a vocabulary bookmark. The student booklet is designed to reinforce essential reading and writing skills for students in grades 3-5. Skills addressed include expanding vocabulary, demonstrating comprehension, visualizing, sequence-of-events, understanding figurative language & sim
Grades:
3rd - 6th
House Arrest by K.A. Holt Novel in Verse Guide
House Arrest by K.A. Holt Novel in Verse Guide is perfect for teaching poetry elements through a story of family, perseverance, and kindness. Ideal for all reading levels. It's a definite re-read for years to come. This novel guide includes: Reading comprehension questions Answer keyText to self connections Themes activityElements of poetry activity Summarizing activity Story map activity Essay questionsCharacter analysisPost-reading questionsThis resource is great for:Teaching poetry elements G
Grades:
6th - 8th
Wonder Choose Kind iPad Activity for Pic Collage
Wonder or We're All Wonders by RJ Palacio Pic Collage Choose Kind Templates for the iPad can be used as a companion when teaching the novel Wonder in guided reading, with any classroom kindness activities or character education lesson plan. Students will use the included visual directions to create a Choose Kind poster on the free app Pic Collage™ with text, doodles, images, and Emojis. Students can share meaningful quotes from the book Wonder, ways to be kind, inspiration quotes, or even take p
Grades:
2nd - 6th
The Way To Stay in Destiny by Scattergood Lesson Plan
The Way to Stay in Destiny Novel Guide Set in mid 1970s Florida, "The Way to Stay in Destiny" offers a rich plot of family conflict due to Vietnam War, themes of loss, belonging and interdependence. It is a must read for every Florida class. Well written, a pleasure to read, discuss and teach. The packet includes: Lesson Objectives Chapter by chapter comprehension questions Book Report Questions Essay and Discussion questions Post reading essay prompts Vocabulary Similar Resources:Full of Beans
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Rules Literature Guide (Common Core Aligned)
Help your students identify with people with disabilities and the struggles they and their loved ones face daily. Perfect for autism awareness and diversity awareness. This packet contains a whopping 47 student pages to use with the thought-provoking book called RULES by Cynthia Lord.
This guide contains:
- 1 Cover Page
- 12 Chapter Questions Pages (answer comprehension questions and connect with text)
- Chapter Questions Answer Key
- 22 Chapter Activities (illustrate and explain - critical thi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Aesop Fables Guided Reading Scripts and Readers Theater
Aesop Fables Guided Reading Scripts and Readers Theater
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Set of 5 Guided Reading Scripts, from Aesop Fables - available individually @ $9.
Special Offer - all 5 for $20
These scripts, 6 speakers each, can be used within the classroom, in English or PSHE, or for *performance. They each come with lesson plan, original story synopsis, discussion points and suggestions for further activities.
*as separate plays (6 speakers), or one combined play (cast of 30)
Five Aesop F
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Grades:
4th - 7th
I am Love by Susan Verde Interactive Read Aloud
Help your students learn about the importance of compassion and kindness to self and others. Questions can be printed on sticky notes that can be placed on the corresponding page of the book for easy questioning. Postable vocabulary words and post activity are also included!
Grades:
PreK - 6th
The Jacket by Andrew Clements; A Novel Study by Jean Martin
Do you struggle to find meaningful materials for reluctant readers and writers? This packet is ideal for reluctant or struggling readers as the theme (prejudice) is challenging but the reading level is not and the book itself is very short. This custom-made, ready-to-use, PDF and Easel Digital packet is designed for teachers to use with students in grades 3-6 as they read THE JACKET, by Andrew Clements. Included are 21 student pages which divide the text into six reading assignments with quest
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Neurodiversity Navigator: An A-Z Adventure Guide
The Neurodiverse Navigator: An A-Z AdventureBook's Description:In the vibrant landscape of human diversity, each person blooms in their unique and splendid way. "The Neurodiversity Notes along with their caregivers and educators, to explore The Neurodiversity Navigator: An A-Z Adventure" invites young readers, rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives that our neurodiverse world has to offer.From Autism Spectrum to Zeal, each letter in this insightful journey unfolds a wonderful aspect of ne
Grades:
K - 9th, Staff
Peter Pan Cast of 6 Script plus teaching ideas
Peter Pan Cast of 6 Script This script comes with synopsis, teaching input and further discussion ideas – the whole ‘package’, including 10-minute reading time of script, coming to around 20 – 30 minutes.Also available:Peter Pan Play – in two versions:· one for primary school children (7 to 11-year olds)· the other, which includes a social commentary from J.M. Barrie, for upper Key Stage II primary school children plus i.e. from 10 years onSample Text:Narrator: And so, our task todayPeter Pan: T
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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