Common Core Resources & Lesson Plans

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.6, RL.4.9, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4…

Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5

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Reading Literature Interactive Notebook 2 ~ ALL NEW Add-On Pack for Grades 5-9

Lovin Lit

Interactive Reading Literature Notebooks ALL NEW Add on Pack for Grades 5-9 This Interactive Reading Literature Notebook is full of dynamic lessons and activities for teaching literary elements in grades 5-9 whether or not your district uses Common Core. An alignment is included for Common Core Rea

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.9, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3…

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Creative Activities for ANY Novel or Short Story with Handouts

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Tools for Common Core

Creative activities and project ideas for any novel, story, or unit in history. Includes standards alignment for every activity, EDITABLE grading rubrics, EDITABLE list of activities, and lots of print-and-go handouts for students. This 52-page bundle contains almost 100 creative student activities

Subjects:

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5…

Also included in: Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Story: 100+ Handouts BUNDLE

$5.00

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"Hunger Games" Unit: Lessons Q&A Tests Activities Quiz Vocab Maps Key

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

The Hunger Games Literature Guide Novel Teaching Unit Bundle with Lessons Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) - Digital Download This is a comprehensive literature guide for the entire novel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It correlates with the Common Core State Standards (CC

Subjects:

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Printables

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.7…

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GREEK MYTHOLOGY Unit Plan for Teens, Five-Week Myth Unit, Multimedia & CCSS

Looking for a Greek mythology unit for an older audience? Take those beloved mythological stories and ramp them up with this MASSIVE bundle that includes FIVE WEEKS OF COMPLETE LESSON MATERIALS designed for advanced middle school students and high school freshmen/sophomores as they connect their stu

Subjects:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Fun Stuff, Prezis

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.7, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10…

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Chapter Study Guides: Student-Led Notes & Discussion for ANY Novel!

Secondary Sara

Need an alternative to chapter quizzes? Want individual student accountability and comprehension that is mutually beneficial to students AND the teacher? Have STUDENTS divvy up the task of making a study guide for each chapter, using an editable template to answer literal and complex questions abou

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.2

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Reading Graphic Organizers Fiction and Non-Fiction Grades 6, 7, 8

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core

Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 91 organizers, plus 9 bonus pages. EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE: Google Drive Literature Graphic Orga

Subjects:

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Novel Study, Graphic Organizers, Nonfiction Book Study

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.1…

Also included in: Reading Organizers & Activities BUNDLE Grades 6, 7, 8

$8.00

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THE GIVER Unit - Novel Study Bundle (by Lois Lowry) - Literature Guide

Created for Learning

Our Giver Unit Teaching Package has 232+ pages and slides of engaging activities. Learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity in these standards-aligned resources built from best practices.NOVEL: The Giver by Lois LowryLEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary)TOTAL: 232 slides/pag

Subjects:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans, Novel Study

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4…

$44.09

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Romeo and Juliet, FIVE WEEK Unit Plan of High-Interest Multimedia Lessons, CCSS

Looking for a fresh approach to pull your students into Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love will enthrall your students when you use this MASSIVE bundle of interactive, multimedia lessons. This package includes FIVE WEEKS OF COMPLETE LESSON MATERIALS designed to chal

Subjects:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans, Prezis

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3…

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Poetry Bundle Writing, Reading, & Understanding Poetry

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Poetry Resources for Reading, Writing, and Understanding Poetry, Volume 1 This (and ALL of my poetry resources) IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE. Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2 is also available; it includes my newer resources that are aligned with the C

Subjects:

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.10…

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" Activities, Exams, Quizzes, Vocab - UNIT

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Close Reading

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee literature novel guide: lessons, tests, and creative activities created and written by Tracee Orman. I've included EDITABLE files (in Microsoft Word) so you can customize the resources to suit the needs of your students.This unit IS included in my To Kill a Mockin

Subjects:

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3…

Also included in: To Kill a Mockingbird Novel Unit Growing Bundle

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Hatchet Novel Study: Digital + Printable Book Unit: activities & quizzes

Gay Miller

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Novel Study contains lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards (CCSS) for grades 5 – 7. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts, skill practice, and language arts lessons.Be sure

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Novel Study, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6, RL.5.7, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3…

Also included in: 6th Grade Novel Study Bundle

$12.00

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Of Mice and Men Unit Plan, FOUR FULL WEEKS of Dynamic Lessons, CCSS

Enjoy this MASSIVE bundle of beautifully designed materials that will take your class through FOUR FULL WEEKS OF LESSONS covering John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men. Everything you’ll need is here; just add a class set of novels and you’re good to go. This Of Mice and Men bundle includ

Subjects:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans, Novel Study

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.7, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10…

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Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Pack for Any Novel or Story

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for Any Novel or Story (Grades 6-12) This IS included in my Interactive Reading Notebook Mega Bundle. A YEAR'S WORTH: Over 90 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. (Many can be used for 5th grade student

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.7.1, RL.7.2…

$10.00

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WONDER Unit - Anti-Bullying Novel Study Bundle (Palacio) - Literature Guide

Created for Learning

Our Wonder Unit Teaching Package has 259+ pages and slides of engaging activities. Learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity in these standards-aligned resources built from best practices.NOVEL: Wonder by R.J. PalacioLEVEL: 5th - 12thTOTAL: 259 slides/pagesPacing Guide and Answer Keys includedSav

Subjects:

Activities, Novel Study, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.7, RL.5.10, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4…

$39.65

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Middle Grades ELA Common Core Toolbox: Printables for Nearly Every Standard

Marie Andreu

The Middle Grades ELA Common Core Toolbox contains 77 learning activities aligned to the CCSS for grades 6-8. It includes printables that can be used multiple times throughout the year to address nearly all of the standards in reading literature and informational texts, and many of the speaking and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5…

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"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Unit with Hunger Games Comparison

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

"The Lottery" Short Story Literature Guide This package of documents features numerous materials for teaching Shirley Jackson's 1948 short story "The Lottery." Includes an introduction activity (using real stones), guided reading questions (for recall/comprehension, analysis, applying, critical thi

Subjects:

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2…

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"Roar" By Katy Perry Figurative Language & Poetic Devices Practice

Common Core Language and Reading Practice Using Song Lyrics: "Roar" by Katy Perry This IS included in Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2. This activity uses popular song lyrics ("Roar" By Katy Perry, written by Bonnie McKee) to practice figurative language & poetic devices. It also includes exe

Subjects:

Reading, Poetry, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, W.6.3, W.6.10…

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Plot Chart Diagram Arc - Pixar Short Films Study (w/ Answer Keys)

Created for Learning

Plot Charts are a necessary story analysis skill, so we've made them so much fun. Your learners will be begging for more (seriously, read the feedback) as they watch Pixar Short Films and analyze the plot. TEXTS: 10 Pixar Short Films (films not included) PLOT PACKET: 10 Pixar Plot Arcs w/ Answer Ke

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.5.2, RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.2

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Reading Interactive Notebook Literature Standards Grades 4-8

Kayse Morris - Teaching on Less

Reading Interactive Notebook: 24 detailed literature lesson plans, 48 fun and highly engaging foldables (SnapChat, Instagram, Music) posters, supply list, and so much more! Y✨Want this in an ELA Bundle? Click here. Please make sure to download the preview file and video.⚡Preview Video This Reading I

Subjects:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.8, RL.8.9

Also included in: Interactive Notebook Bundle for ELA

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Close Reading Poetry Through the Year: Grades 4-8

ideas by jivey

Close Reading Poetry doesn't have to be saved for April! Use this pack to practice close reading in your classroom to help grow your students' love for poetry. THIS IS NOW AVAILABLE for the DIGITAL classroom! Click here to get this in Slides instead of PDF format. Check out my blog post that sho

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Test Prep, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2…

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TEACHING THEME UNIT POWERPOINT & NOTES: TEACH, PRACTICE, TEST- MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA

Darlene Anne

Teach theme in literature with this animated PowerPoint, a choice of student notes, worksheets, and a theme test. Lesson plans and extensions activities are also included in this comprehensive unit! Determining theme in literature is a challenging literary element for middle school students to gra

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.6.3, RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

Also included in: LITERARY ELEMENTS UNITS: TEACH, PRACTICE, TEST BUNDLE- MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH

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Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

Lovin Lit

The Gift of the Magi: Complete Differentiated Bundle Your upper elementary and middle school students will love reading the classic Christmas story, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry and you'll love the differentiated options for you and your students! This packet includes 5 different versions of

Subjects:

Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.7…

Also included in: Seasonal Bundle for Grades 4-8 Reading & ELA ~ Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!

$6.50

$4.99

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The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe’s Poem, Interactive Poetry Lecture w/Worksheet, CCSS