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Poems for Middle School
Poems for Middle School
A compilation of poems on topics that are easy for middle schoolers to relate to. Contains examples of haiku, limerick, blank verse, rhyming and co...
By Tools For Teachers By Laurah J
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Plot Diagram Chart
Plot Diagram Chart
This chart will work with any short story or novel. It includes the standard parts, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolutio...
By Mrs. V.
$3.00
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Subject: Short Stories, Literature Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Outlines

Of Mice and Men Intro/Activities Powerpoint
Of Mice and Men Intro/Activities Powerpoint
25 slide powerpoint with background/activities to introduce Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Slides consist of: -Background on the term "novel" vs....
By Jennifer Hampton
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Imagery in Macbeth - worksheet and reference sheet
Imagery in Macbeth - worksheet and reference sheet
This worksheet gets students thinking about the images of Darkness, Sleep, Blood, and Clothing created in the play. A selection of quotes have b...
By Jcferguson
$3.00
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Subject: Drama, English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

The Hunger Games Anticipation Guide and Discussion Questions
The Hunger Games Anticipation Guide and Discussion Questions
This is an anticipation guide and discussion questions for Suzanne Collins novel The Hunger Games....
By Julie Moore
$1.99
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"Midsummer Night's Dream", Project Challenges
A set of 8 project challenges to use with the play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream", by William Shakespeare. These allow students to creatively explor...
By Smart Chick
$2.50
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Subject: Literature, Creative Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Nothing Gold Can Stay study guide
Nothing Gold Can Stay study guide
This guide makes students identify rhyme scheme, allusion, alliteration and assonance, and also includes discussion questions to get students think...
By Monique Ruiz
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

Graphic Organizers: Where the Red Fern Grows (William Rawls)
Graphic Organizers: Where the Red Fern Grows (William Rawls)
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Novel Ideas: Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Novel Ideas: Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Synopsis: Jack and his sister Annie continue their newest mission for Merlin. This is the final one and they only have three rhymes left to help t...
By New Learning Publishing
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Japanese Internment
Japanese Internment "Camp Harmony" Sone Powerpoint Activities
Powerpoint includes: -23 slides of pre-reading background building, during reading activities, and an after reading assignment for Sone's non-fict...
By Jennifer Hampton
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Literature/Reading Response Log
Literature/Reading Response Log
This product assists teachers and students with retell, literacy, comprehension, retention, reading for meaning, discussion groups, clarification, ...
By P. Jane Jones
$4.00
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Knots in My Yo-yo String, by Jerry Spinelli: A Bookclub Packet
Knots in My Yo-yo String, by Jerry Spinelli: A Bookclub Packet
This 22 page packet of materials was created to use with students in grades 4-7 who are reading Knots in My Yo-yo String, The Autobiography of a Ki...
By Jean Martin
$5.95
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary: A Novel Study
Beezus and Ramona, by Beverly Cleary: A Novel Study
This is a 31-page, ready-to-use packet for guiding students who are reading Beverly Cleary's book, Beezus and Ramona. Included is a 22-page studen...
By Jean Martin
$5.75
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Gary Paulsen - Novel Studies of  Hatchet & The River
Gary Paulsen - Novel Studies of Hatchet & The River
Gary Paulsen's acclaimed novels "Hatchet" and "The River" are featured in this combined novel study (151 pages). These guides are presented chapte...
By Nat Reed
$10.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Fairy Tales
Fairy Tales
This 114 page, colour pack contains activities and printables covering general fairytales and also more specifically activities around Little Red R...
By Imaginative Teacher
$15.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Marven of the Great North Woods ~ Language Arts Workbook ~ 4th Grade
Marven of the Great North Woods ~ Language Arts Workbook ~ 4th Grade
This is a 15 page workbook to accompany the story "Marven of the Great North Woods" by Kathryn Lasky. Skills covered include: author's purpose, pun...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary Level(s): 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

The Witches by Roald Dahl:  Book Test and Answer Key
The Witches by Roald Dahl: Book Test and Answer Key
This is a two page comprehension test and answer key for the book Witches, by Roald Dahl. This book is such a delightful,humorous story for kids i...
By Jean Martin
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Collection of Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Materials
Collection of Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Materials
This file contains over 40 pages of teaching materials for Ray Bradbury's novel Fahrenheit 451. It includes a sample reading schedule, discussion q...
By Rebecca Malone
$9.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month

Freak the Mighty Post-Reading Ideas and Activities
Freak the Mighty Post-Reading Ideas and Activities
Complete set of Post-Reading Ideas and Activities for concluding/assessing Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty. Post-Reading pack includes Final T...
By Secondary Solutions
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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Othello Unit Plan
Othello Unit Plan
This is a newly revised unit plan for this incredible and always timely play. The plan has been detailed, developed and revised for clarity. Like ...
By Constance Casserly
$5.00
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Prentice Hall Literature Book Scavenger Hunt 7th Grade
Prentice Hall Literature Book Scavenger Hunt 7th Grade
Get the students aquainted with their textbook. Two pages of over 25 questions about the book's layout. I use this activity at the beginning of the...
By Mrs. Taylor17
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th Duration: N/A

Sir Gawain's Shield -- The Meaning of the Pentangle
Sir Gawain's Shield -- The Meaning of the Pentangle
The shield given to Gawain near the beginning of the second part of the poem is key to understanding Gawain's character and to understanding many o...
By Robert M. Baker
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Subject: English, Literature, Reading Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

City of Ember Unit Test
City of Ember Unit Test
This is an end-of-the-book test and answer key for the book City of Ember. The students are allowed to use their books for this assessment as they ...
By Jenny
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Subject: Literature, Reading, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

The Case of the Back to School Burglar Comprehension Questions
The Case of the Back to School Burglar Comprehension Questions
This product is a ready to print and use set of chapter comprehension questions and answer key. There are 2 to 4 questions per chapter that include...
By Sherrie Taylor Vann
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Beginning Poetry Terminology
Beginning Poetry Terminology
PowerPoint with poetry terminology with examples. Includes: similes, metaphors, hyperbole, idioms, stanza, lines, rhyme, meter, etc....
By Sandy Chasteen
$1.99
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Subject: Literature, Poetry, Other Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour

Becoming Naomi Leon Literature and Grammar Unit
Becoming Naomi Leon Literature and Grammar Unit
This is a combined literature and grammar unit that contains everything you need to teach the novel and more! Included in the unit are pre-reading,...
By Cindy
$15.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Grammar, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Maniac Magee     Activities/Graphic Organizers
Maniac Magee Activities/Graphic Organizers
This thirty-page resource for teaching Jerry Spinelli's 1991 Newbery Medla Winner has two components. The THINK, WRITE, CREATE section offers a...
By Margaret Whisnant
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 3 Weeks

Tuck Everlasting     A Novel Teaching Pack
Tuck Everlasting A Novel Teaching Pack
This ninety page resource for teaching Natalie Babbits compelling novel has eight different components. (1)The detailed CHAPTER SUMMARIES, writte...
By Margaret Whisnant
$23.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

How to Eat Fried Worms         Whole Book Test
How to Eat Fried Worms Whole Book Test
This set of thirty-three true and false questions covers the whole book and checks for basic comprehension. The test does NOT require story interpr...
By Margaret Whisnant
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Macbeth Act 3-5 Quiz
Macbeth Act 3-5 Quiz
This quiz is divided into three parts: Part A - fill in the blanks basic content questions, Part B - short answer analysis questions, Part C - quot...
By Relentless Innovation
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

Mini Vocabulary Book - Literacy
Mini Vocabulary Book - Literacy
This printable was designed to be used with the Fiction Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board product that I have listed, although it can be used in various way...
By Sarah Masters
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Vocabulary Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Wizard of Oz - the Original Novel!
Wizard of Oz - the Original Novel!
The full title here is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which is the original novel by L. Frank Baum which contains many of the adventures left out of t...
By Gerald Murphy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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That Was Then,This Is Now   A Teaching Pack
That Was Then,This Is Now A Teaching Pack
This forty-seven page resource for teaching S.E. Hinton's compelling novel has two components. First is A SERIES OF OBJECTIVE TESTS THAT CHECK FOR...
By Margaret Whisnant
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

The Giver Short Answer Questions
The Giver Short Answer Questions
This series of short answer questions covers the book in one to two chapter sets of five to ten items each. The questions encourage careful readin...
By Margaret Whisnant
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Catherine, Called Birdy    Whole Book Test
Catherine, Called Birdy Whole Book Test
This fifty-question multiple choice quiz checks for basic comprehension of the novel. The test does NOT require story interpretation, but it DOE...
By Margaret Whisnant
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

The Crucible by Arthur Miller: Unit Test
The Crucible by Arthur Miller: Unit Test
Contains 25 multiple choice and short answer questions to check comprehension of the book. Suitable for administering at the end of the unit. ...
By Joc1200
$2.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Wuthering Heights Test Pack
Wuthering Heights Test Pack
Wuthering Heights Test Pack Novel, short story, literature, test, exam, fiction, non-fiction, writing, lesson plan, unit plan, worksheet, second...
By Albert Baggetta
$12.00
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Chubby Lil Snowman Pocket Chart
Chubby Lil Snowman Pocket Chart
Cute winter poem. Fits standard pocket charts....
By Classroom Printables
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Subject: Reading, Vocabulary, Short Stories Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Of Mice and Men PowerPoint with study questions
Of Mice and Men PowerPoint with study questions
This is a comprehensive, chapter by chapter PowerPoint for Of Mice and Men. Each PowerPoint contains information about characters, themes, setting...
By Amie Trahan
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Subject: Reading, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

knowonder! magazine - October
knowonder! magazine - October
knowonder! magazine is a FREE, 132-page magazine that promotes literacy in children ages 0-10 by providing a new story for every day of the month....
By Knowonder Publishing
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Subject: Reading, Creative Writing, Short Stories Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

"My Name" Activity and Essay for teaching The House on Mango Street
This is a great activity followed by an essay for students reading the vignettes in Sandra Cisnero's beautiful narrative, The House on Mango Street...
By Ritasue29
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Character Analysis for Studying Equality 7-2521 in Anthem by Rand
Character Analysis for Studying Equality 7-2521 in Anthem by Rand
This is an outline, graphic organizer that helps students to analyze the character, Equality 7-2521 from the novella, Anthem by Ayn Rand. This is a...
By Ritasue29
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Among the Hidden Comprehension Quiz
Among the Hidden Comprehension Quiz
A multiple choice comprehension quiz for the novel, Among The Hidden, by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The quiz consists of 20 questions. Answers are...
By Runde's Room
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Chinatown ~ Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test/Quiz
Chinatown ~ Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Test/Quiz
This is a 4 page, 20 question multiple choice reading comprehension/vocabulary test for the story "Chinatown" from the Houghton Mifflin® reading p...
By Christie Uribe
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Maniac Magee Study Guide Questions - Entire Novel
Maniac Magee Study Guide Questions - Entire Novel
Complete collection of Comprehension Check/ Study Guide Questions for Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Includes 165 questions for the entire novel w...
By Secondary Solutions
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Whipping Boy: Reading-for-Detail Crossword--Unique!
The Whipping Boy: Reading-for-Detail Crossword--Unique!
This crossword puzzle is based on THE WHIPPING BOY. Every clue is related to an event, character, or detail in the book. Challenges students’ rea...
By Pegi Bevins
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

A Rose for Emily
A Rose for Emily
A packet to accompany the short story, "A Rose for Emily". Includes a pre-writing activity, vocabulary, comprehension questions, summarizing, and ...
By Bridget Welch
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Subject: English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension "Story Roll" Center
The "Story Roll" center offers students an interactive way to review comprehension questions and narrative elements of a story. In order to use th...
By Mrs. Kanas
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Subject: Reading, Short Stories, English Language Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

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Freak The Mighty Quiz Pack
Freak The Mighty Quiz Pack
Reading Quizzes for the Novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. There are 5 quizzes with answer key. Each quiz covers 5 chapters....
By Courtney Horton
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Subject: Literature Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Novel Ideas: Kate DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux
Novel Ideas: Kate DiCamillo's The Tale of Despereaux
Synopsis: Despereaux is small for a mouse and too smart. He is not interested in the daily activities of mice, scurrying and nibbling. All Desperea...
By New Learning Publishing
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks