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These activities are based on the short story "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. It also includes a bubble map for details and a stor

This is a reference sheet I give my students to help them remember the difference between the Commutative, Associative, Identity, and Distributive Properties. It includes a graphic as well as hints to remember them. Before rating, please contact me at stscott@ek12schools.com if you find an error and I will quickly fix and resend the product to you. Check out our blog about school improvement strategies! http://blog.effectivek12schools.com Please download my featured FREE product at http://w

These activities are based on the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain. There are so many activities in this lesson, including: * comprehension/discussion and vocabulary questions for the students to discuss as a class, in a literature circle, or individually to answer * a graphic organizer for the elements of literature * a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie * pre- and post-reading activities * a bubble map for details * a mini-le

This product includes 25 multiple-choice questions that address vocabulary in context and the literary elements. 10 higher-order questions are also included, as well as a film page for students to take notes as they watch the movie for similarities and differences and give their opinion. There is also a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. This product a

This trivia PowerPoint has questions that are related to one and two step equations and equalities. Note: The one-step questions are the same as the one-step equations on my Variables, Expressions, and One-Step Equations Jeopardy. Before rating, please contact me at stscott@ek12schools.com if you find an error and I will quickly fix and resend the product to you. Check out our blog about school improvement strategies! http://blog.effectivek12schools.com Please download my featured FREE produc

This document is perfect for a lesson about integers. It includes a page of notes about defining integers, opposites, absolute values, and how to write integers in various situations. Also included are group practice questions, a worksheet, and an assessment. You can also buy this in the bundle with the other integer concepts for a reduced bundle price at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Integers-Unit-Worksheets-notes-assessments-1420831 Before rating, please contact me at stscott@ek

This short story unit has vocabulary and questions about the elements of literature, as well as higher-order questions about the story. There is also a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. If you see short stories in my store that you would also like to bundle, please email me at stscott@ek12schools.com and I can build a packet of 5 stories for $10 to mee

This product includes a close read, two writing responses, vocabulary, and questions activities for the Letter from a Birmingham Jail by MLK Jr. and it includes the text of the letter. Before rating, please contact me at stscott@ek12schools.com if you find an error and I will quickly fix and resend the product to you. Check out our blog about school improvement strategies! http://blog.effectivek12schools.com Please download my featured FREE product at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Prod

These activities are based on the short story "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature and a worksheet that focuses on direct and indirect characterization. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the element

These activities are based on the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl including: * comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer * a mini-lesson about foreshadowing with a follow-up activity * a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie * pre-reading vocabulary and reflection questions * a vocabulary quiz * a bubble map for details * a story cube that can be used as a fun and quick way to review the elements of l

These activities are based on the short story "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. It includes: *comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and foreign vocabulary phrases. *graphic organizer for the elements of literature and a worksheet that focuses on direct and indirect characterization. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts a

This product addresses many of the sayings and phrases (idioms) used in the Core Knowledge 5th grade and 6th grade curriculum. Included in the product are: * 29 phrases for the 5th grade and 42 phrases for the 6th grade curriculum * PowerPoints with handouts for students to take notes when introducing the phrases * a writing activity * a visual representation worksheet * a handout for students to make visual representations * a review for students to create a quiz and review with a partner * a

This product is for the short story "Terrible Things by Eve Bunting". It is an allegory for the Holocaust using animals as symbols for the 10 million people killed during that time. There are several activities that are included: comprehension questions, a graphic organizer to put the events in order, a webquest, and an essay outline. It is an amazing story and all students who read or study about WWII and Anne Frank will benefit from these activities. If you see short stories in my store that

These activities are based on the short story "The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber including: * questions for the students to discuss or answer as a class, literature circle, or individual * a vocabulary worksheet with 10 words from the story * a cause and effect activity * a characterization activity * a story cube that can be used as a fun and quick way to review the elements of literature * writing responses to quotes in the story * a writing assignment If you see short stories in my

The content of this PowerPoint includes defining bias and explaining that bias can be intentional or unintentional. Other slides include information about where bias can appear, how you can identify it, examples in which students are asked to evaluate the bias, and finally a short group discussion, writing, and presentation assignment. Before rating, please contact me at stscott@ek12schools.com if you find an error and I will quickly fix and resend the product to you. Check out our blog abou

These activities are based on the short story "The Hitchhiker" by Louise Fletcher. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is also a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. This also includes a contrast/comparison

This shorty story packet includes units on 52 different short stories! That’s more than enough to fill your school year. The lessons include a variety of activities for each such as: * pre-reading activitys with vocabulary * vocabulary sentences activity * vocabulary quizzes * persuasive essays * friendly letter writing assignments * questions about the story (short answer and multiple-choice) * a story cube about the elements of literature * graphic organizers and tables * word studies * quote

Students will first benefit from instruction related to transition words and transition sentences. Students will participate in a brainstorming session for transition words, and then students will participate in a classroom group building exercise. This exercise will help reinforce the ideas of transitions (both words and sentences) as well as build a positive classroom culture by getting to know one another. Students can identify differences or similarities with partners and form connections.

If you are looking for an extensive unit for your middle school students then this product is perfect for your class. We feel that you will be so happy with this product that we are offering the first list for free! The doc and PowerPoint files include: * lists of 100 SAT words * PowerPoint lectures with a trivia review game at the end and a short notebook assignment. The lecture includes slides that identify the words, definitions, parts of speech, sentences, synonyms, antonyms and pictures to

This is a fake menu of prices at a Mexican restaurant. I use this during my decimals unit for a fun, group activity. Students take turns being the customers and servers for their table. You can vary how you do this, for example: I have students each choose an appetizer, entree, dessert, and drink. Both the customer and server must find the total. If they match, they can switch roles, if not, they must calculate again. For higher level students or classes I use this to also teach calculating tax