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Reading Interactive Notebooks Literature - Literary Elements for Common Core. This Reading Interactive Notebook is the true original - over 45,000 copies sold! After learning about interactive notebooks two summers ago, I resolved to use this technique for every concept I taught to my 6th, 7th, and

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

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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, RL.5.7, RL.5.9

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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. Newly updated with rubrics & additional activities and handouts! This 41-page bundle contains almost 100 creative student activities to use with any piece of literature. It includes several pages of templates and wo

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

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Activities, Fun Stuff, Novel Study

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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, RL.6.7, RL.6.9

$5.00

1,625 ratings

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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 (CCS

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

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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, RL.7.9, RL.7.10

$89.25

$16.95

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

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 Read

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Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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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, RL.6.4, RL.6.5

$14.95

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Common Core Fiction/Non-Fiction Reading Graphic Organizers 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:

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Grades:

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

Types:

Novel Study, Graphic Organizers, Nonfiction Book Study

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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, RL.7.2, RL.7.3

$8.00

910 ratings

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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 Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2 is also available; it includes my newer resources that are aligned with the Common Core State

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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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, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2

$13.00

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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 stud

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Fun Stuff, Prezis

Grades:

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

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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, W.8.1, W.8.1b

$18.99

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Chapter Study Guides: Student-Made, DURING Reading Activity for ANY Novel!

by 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 about

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

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Activities

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

$1.50

752 ratings

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

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee literature guide: lessons, tests, and activities created and written by Tracee Orman. This unit IS included in my To Kill a Mockingbird Teaching Unit &

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Guided Reading Books

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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, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5

$15.95

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Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for Any Novel or Story

Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for Any Novel or Story (Grades 6-12) This IS included in my Interactive Reading Notebook Mega Bundle. A

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

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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, RL.7.3, RL.7.4

$10.00

691 ratings

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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 chall

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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, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5

$18.99

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Hatchet [Gary Paulsen] Book Unit

by Gay Miller

Hatchet Book Unit contains lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5 – 8. This comprehensive unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructive response questions, story elements, plus descriptive writing and figurative language lessons. You will find the following in th

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Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Examinations - Quizzes, Novel Study, Printables

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, RL.6.4, RL.6.5

$10.00

668 ratings

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

by 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 l

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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, RL.7.6, RL.7.7

$9.00

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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, wr

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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, W.7.3, W.7.10

$4.00

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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 include

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans, Novel Study

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

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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, W.8.1, W.8.2

$9.99

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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 thin

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

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Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets, Activities

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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, RL.11-12.3, CCRA.R.1

$3.50

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

by 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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

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

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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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Gift of the Magi

Literature, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

The Gift of the Magi; Gift of the Magi 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," and you'll love the differentiated options for you and your students!

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

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Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

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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, RL.6.1, RL.6.2

$6.50

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Reading Literature Printables - Worksheets and Tests Grades 7-8

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

**Grades 7-8 Version, Level C** The topics included in this huge worksheet packet are the same as in my Interactive Reading Literature Notebook. Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics.

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Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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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.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6

$19.99

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

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Make Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven,” come alive for your students with this 42-slide lecture and 4-page PDF of detailed directions, full-text gothic poem, writing assignment, and key. The interactive Prezi lecture inspires students to dig back into the text, think critically, and decode

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

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Lectures, Multimedia, Prezis

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.9, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6

$3.00

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Close Reading Poetry Through the Year: Grades 4-8

by 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. Check out my blog post that shows a

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, RL.6.4, RL.6.5

$6.00

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THEME POWERPOINT AND NOTES: TEACH, PRACTICE, TEST

by 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. Determining theme in literature is a challenging literary element for middle school students to grasp. (I understand that, but

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

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

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CCSS:

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

$7.99

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Giver Literature Guide: Comprehension and Analysis Bundle for The Giver

by Simply Novel - Secondary Solutions

The Giver by Lois Lowry teaching guide - 152 pages high-level questions, activities, Common Core Aligned This Common Core Aligned Secondary Solutions Literature Guide for The Giver by Lois Lowry has been written to focus on time-tested best practices for teaching, and is a

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Unit Plans, Novel Study

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4

$27.95

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Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle

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

Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH: 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This downlo

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

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CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.5, RL.6.6, RL.6.7, RL.6.9, RL.6.10, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4

$38.00

$26.00

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Sonnets, Iambic Pentameter – High-Interest Lecture on Shakespeare’s Poetry, CCSS

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Get your students excited about Shakespeare with this slick Prezi introduction to the Bard’s sonnet structure and iambic pentameter. Every eye in the room will be glued to the vibrant, information-packed animation in this poetry presentation. This 31-slide Prezi includes detailed descriptions of ia

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Grades:

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

Types:

Fun Stuff, Handouts, Prezis

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10, W.8.10

$3.00

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Literature STATIONS with Task Cards for ANY Novel, Drama, or Story - Common Core

by Joy Sexton

Literature Stations with Task Cards: Motivate your students with STATION work centered on Common Core topics using ANY novel, story, or drama! You get TEN different stations with detailed task cards and inviting student handouts for each. Great for differentiation—you choose the stations that best

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Novel Study, Literacy Center Ideas

CCSS:

RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

$9.95

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First Day Jitters Reader's Theater and Reading Literature Toolkit for Grades 4-8

by Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

First Day Jitters? If you love the back to school book First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg, your students will love performing the reader's theater script even more. Based on the events from the silly picture book, I have created a reader's theater and reading literature toolkit that BIG KIDS will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Back to School, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Minilessons, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4

$3.00

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The Veldt, Ray Bradbury Short Story Worksheets and Multimedia, Sci Fi, CCSS

If your students can’t go an hour without looking at their phones, they need to read “The Veldt.” Ray Bradbury’s chilling futuristic short story, “The Veldt,” gives us a glimpse of a world where children love their devices more than their families. Sound familiar? This compelling 90-minute lesson wi

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Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Multimedia

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10

$2.50

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Most Dangerous Game short story lit. analysis worksheets & tasks, Connell, CCSS

Use the classic short story, “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This three-day lesson plan includes the full 9-page story with attractive illustrations, an 8-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key/class discussion

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Multimedia

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

$3.00

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ENGLISH BELL RINGERS: GRAMMAR, READING, WRITING, & SPEAKING

by Presto Plans

ENGLISH BELL RINGERS: GRAMMAR, READING, WRITING, & SPEAKING These engaging English warm-ups / bell ringers are an excellent way to motivate your students, manage your classroom, and assess student understanding of the curriculum standards! There are 120 tasks for students to complete to help th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, SL.7.1, SL.8.1, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.7.3, L.7.4

$24.99

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Divergent Novel Unit Common Core Aligned {Editable}

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Literature

Divergent Literature Guide Novel Unit - Common Core State Standards Aligned Comprehensive literature guide novel unit for Veronica Roth's "Divergent." *Updated* with editable Word files for exams, questions, and vocabulary. Contains the following files:

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Grades:

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

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CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.7.6, RL.7.7, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5

$14.00

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Interactive Notebooks Bundle: All 5 Mini-Books for Reading

Novel Study, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

Interactive Notebooks Bundle: All 5 Mini-Books Reading Analysis Nonfiction (Informational) and Fiction/Literature This IS included in my Interactive Reading Notebook M

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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.6.6, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.6, RL.8.1, RL.8.2

$8.00

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Outsiders Close Reading Lesson Materials for Four Chapters, S.E. Hinton, CCSS

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Help your students learn how to dig deep into analyzing text with these FOUR SEPARATE CLOSE READING LESSONS to use with chapters 2, 4, 6, and 10 of S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders. Each of the four lessons includes a student handout of a select bit of text with generous margins to allow for stude

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Novel Study

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.10

$2.25

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Pop Music Song Lyrics and Classic Poetry, Compare/Contrast Poems, CCSS

Use this two-day poetry lesson to help your students connect modern music/song lyrics to classic poetry. On the first day, students will compare and contrast the song, “Stereo Hearts,” by Gym Class Heroes, to the Robert Burns’ classic poem, “A Red, Red Rose.” Both poems use simile and metaphor to des

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Fun Stuff

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.4

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SUMMARIZING: GIST AND BEYOND

by Darlene Anne

Summarizing: GIST and Beyond has everything you need to teach and reinforce summarizing. I had a hard time finding summarization lessons that include interesting fiction and nonfiction texts, answer keys, and many opportunities to practice summarizing. So I created this unit! I

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Literacy Center Ideas, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

$4.00

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Lamb to the Slaughter short story, Dahl, lit. analysis & real-world writing task

Use the black humor of Roald Dahl’s well-known short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter," to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes links to the full text of the story, detailed instructions, a 9-question deep-thinking handout (with detailed answer key, of

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Fun Stuff, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, W.8.1d

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Maniac Magee Novel Study Unit for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

by Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

This Maniac Magee NO PREP-PRINT and GO Novel Unit with ANSWER KEY...is a must have for your middle grades to middle school classroom. This 40-page Maniac Magee Novel Unit contains the following: a pacing guide for planning • 19-pages of reader response questions with answer key • 5-context clue word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6

$5.00

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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Grades 4-8 Set #1

by Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Why do you need EMERGENCY SUB PLANS? As a veteran teacher with three children I have learned that life happens. While I tend to be a warrior when I am under the weather and come to school no matter how close to death I may be feeling, I can’t do the same when one of my children gets sick at 3 AM.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Classroom Management, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2

$4.00

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Harrison Bergeron, Worksheets and Multimedia for Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s Short Story

Use this compelling two-day (or possibly three-day, depending on your pacing) lesson on Kurt Vonnegut Jr.’s chilling futuristic short story, “Harrison Bergeron,” as a stand-alone lesson, as part of any short story unit, or as a supplement to any larger dystopian novel study, such as Brave New World,

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Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Multimedia

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.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2

$2.50

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Practice & Assess Reading Literature: Differentiation BUNDLE!

**UPDATE** December 7th (Grades 7-8, Level C) added! A spiral bound hard copy of this product can be purchased here. This is a bundle of the following three products

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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, RL.5.6, RL.5.7

$60.00

$48.99

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Bud, Not Buddy: A Novel Study for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned

by Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is the perfect novel to share with your students for so many reasons. Summary: Bud is an orphan living at the Home after his mother passed away. For four years he has dreamed of finding his father, but it is after a placement with the Amos family, that Bu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Novel Study, Printables, Literature Circles

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RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.5.6

$5.00

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Thank You Ma’am, Langston Hughes short story, literary analysis & writing task

Use the classic short story, “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This one-day lesson plan includes detailed instructions, a 6-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and an optional writing activity that shows

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.9

$2.25

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Text Structure Powerpoint

by Fun's Not Just for Elementary

This powerpoint is a fun, colorful way to introduce or re-teach TEXT STRUCTURE! Includes: - 21 EDITABLE slides - 5 video clip examples - 15 slides can be printed to created colorful, informative posters for your class, including: *definitions written in kid-friendly language *key words to lo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Test Prep

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RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2

$4.00

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Walk Two Moons This is a novel study for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. 60 pages of student work, plus an answer key! This novel study divides Walk Two Moons into nine sections for study. The chapters are grouped as follows: Chapter 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-44. Th

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Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Novel Study, Printables

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RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.5, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3

$10.00

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Gift of the Magi, O. Henry’s short story of love & irony, two-day lesson, CCSS

Use the short story, “The Gift of the Magi” by American writer O. Henry, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis, get them thinking deeply about the text, and provide opportunities for creative writing. This two-day lesson plan includes a beautifully illustrated copy of the story, an

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10

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Symbolism Extended Metaphor Full-Class Lesson – Make Lit. Relevant to Teens

Analyzing literature doesn’t have to be dry and disconnected from students’ lives. Instead, show your class the awesomeness that great writers tuck into their works and help them use symbolism to make connections from the text to their own lives. In this visually vibrant presentation, you’ll use a s

Subjects:

Activities, Handouts, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

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

Types:

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.6, RL.11-12.10, W.8.1, W.8.1a

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The Necklace, two-day plan, dynamic approach to de Maupassant’s short story

Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes the full story with attractive illustrations, an 8-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive Prezi

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Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, Handouts, Prezis

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.10, W.8.1, W.8.1b, W.8.1c

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Number the Stars Novel Study

by The Reading Nook

This is a complete and engaging novel study for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. It is one of my students' favorite books and it's a great book to study when we're learning about World War II. It is divided into 3 sections as follows: Chapters 1-6, 7-12, 13-End. This unit includes the fo

Subjects:

Reading, Other (Social Studies - History), Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Novel Study, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, RL.6.1, RL.6.2

$9.00

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Figurative Language in Songs: Fight Song Activities Editable

Poetry, Close Reading, Classroom Community

Use "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten to help your students understand figurative language, poetic devices, speaker's tone, theme, and author's purpose. (Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, Language, and Writing) "Fight Song" is an uplifting song with a positive message

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Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

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RL.7.2, 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, RL.11-12.6, W.7.10, W.8.10, W.9-10.10

$4.00

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Literature Activities for ANY Novel or Story: 100+ Handouts

Have your students make meaningful connections with the text by using my Literature Activities for ANY Novel, Story AND for Nonfiction Texts - VOLUME 1 {Updated Files}. This is my first bundle of literature activities. Check out my recent bundle of activities to use for both fiction and nonfiction t

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Grades:

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

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1, RL.5.2, RL.5.3, RL.5.7, RL.6.1, RL.6.2, RL.6.3, RL.6.7, RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.7

$28.00

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To Kill a Mockingbird, Worksheets Quizzes Discussion & HW for Harper Lee’s Novel

Use this visually stunning package of chapter-by-chapter questions covering Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Lee’s themes. This packet includes 15 pages of student handouts with detailed questions (

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Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Novel Study, Printables

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.6, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3

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Odyssey, Homer, Discussion Starters, Pop Quizzes, Writing Tasks for Full Unit

Get your students talking about the characters, plot twists, and deeper thematic messages in Homer's classic tale, The Odyssey. This 24-slide Powerpoint (one slide per book/chapter of the poem) will visually grab your students' eyes and also challenge their brains as they work through all 24 "books"

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