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Reviewing Books: A Guide for Writing Reviews

By KA Cummins

A guide for writing book reviews for high school students (and adults). Includes a summary of what to include and content considerations, quick-start questions, and a visual content organizer.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Minilessons

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Digital Download PDF (14.33 MB)

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Literature Vocabulary: Activities and Word List (High School)

By KA Cummins

Literature vocabulary learning and practice for high school student. A comprehensive list of vocabulary words relating to poetry and prose and three activities to help students learn and reinforce the concepts: define, analyze, and apply.Teachers

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Minilessons

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Digital Download PDF (8.32 MB)

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A Simple Business Organizer for Writers

By KA Cummins

Minimalist design. Small business and writer specific planning pages. Page included in this bundle: important dates, expense planner for scheduled expenses, annual budget pages, Goodreads log, monthly logs for income and expense tracking, monthly

Subjects:

Business

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Graphic Organizers

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Digital Download PDF (2.09 MB)

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Short Story Unit Study (High School)

By KA Cummins

A short story unit study for high school students featuring “The Invasion of Rocket City.” Includes a list of vocabulary words and discussion questions.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Homeschool Curricula

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Digital Download PDF (8.71 MB)

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Snow Globe Travelers Book Club Activities

By KA Cummins

FREE book club activities for the award-winning middle grade novel, “Snow Globe Travelers: Samuel’s Legacy.” Includes: discussion questions, coloring pages, a logic puzzle, and a creative writing activity.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Reading

Grades:

Homeschool, Staff, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (16.07 MB)

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Creative Writing Lesson Plan

By KA Cummins

A four-week Creative Writing Lesson Plan for use with Khan Academy's Pixar Storytelling course! Virtual classroom ready!Includes over 60+ pages:Google Slides for remote learning (includes instructions for downloading slides)Daily lesson plans

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Homeschool Curricula, Google Apps

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Digital Download PDF (16.83 MB)

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Movie Analysis Notes

By KA Cummins

Movies can be a fun way to strengthen storytelling skills!This download includes two graphical organizers with instructions for analyzing story elements in movies. Suitable for middle grade, high school, and even beginning adult writers.Goes with my

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Homeschool Curricula

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Digital Download PDF (0.84 MB)

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Story Element Handouts

By KA Cummins

A set of handout to provide students with visual references for story elements. Suitable middle grade, high school, and even beginning adult writers.Handouts include:Character DevelopmentWorldbuildingScene SettingStory StructureGoes with my FREE 60+

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Homeschool Curricula, Handouts

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Digital Download PDF (1.29 MB)

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Independent Activities for Summer Reading

By KA Cummins

A set of activities for students to complete independently after finishing a book on their summer reading list. Activities focus on bolstering reading comprehension and analytical skills without adding a lot of extra school work.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Literacy Center Ideas, Independent Work Packet, Activities

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Digital Download PDF (4.14 MB)

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Daily Productivity Planner

By KA Cummins

A printable, one-sheet daily productivity planner. Keep up with your daily schedule, work projects, tasks, and emergent tasks (unplanned items that pop up to distract you for the day's focus). Includes no-pressure daily checks for water intake,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Printables, Other

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.14 MB)

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Student Organizer (High Contrast)

By KA Cummins

A printable, student organizer with a simple design. Great for middle school or high school. Includes sheets for important dates, reading log, grade tracker and weekly assignments.The Teacher version of this organizer can be found here:

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Printables, Other

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Digital Download PDF (1.64 MB)

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Worldbuilding Worksheet

By KA Cummins

A worksheet for developing a story world. One of five in a series of worksheets inspired by the Pixar course on Khan Academy. Suitable middle grade, high school students, and even beginning adult writers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons

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Digital Download PDF (1.21 MB)

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Homeschool Planner Bundle (High Contrast)

By KA Cummins

A printable, homeschool planner with a clean and simple design. Great for high school (or middle school). Includes sheets for important dates, curriculum list, reading list, and an assignment planner.The student version of this organizer can be

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For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Lesson Plans (Bundled), Printables, Other

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Digital Download PDF (1.55 MB)

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Weekly Assignment Planner (Low Contrast)

By KA Cummins

A printable assignment planner with a clean and simple design. Great for middle school or high school. Available in high contrast or low contrast. (Two copies provided for ease of double-sided printing.)

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Printables, Other

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Digital Download PDF (1.51 MB)

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Weekly Assignment Planner (High Contrast)

By KA Cummins

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Printables, Other

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.50 MB)

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Character Development Worksheets

By KA Cummins

A worksheet for developing story characters. One of five in a series of worksheets inspired by the Pixar course on Khan Academy. Suitable middle grade, high school students, and even beginning adult writers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.30 MB)

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Story Cast List Worksheets

By KA Cummins

A set of worksheets for creating a story cast list and a quick character reference sheet to use while drafting. One of five in a series of worksheets inspired by the Pixar course on Khan Academy. Suitable middle grade, high school students, and even

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons

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Digital Download PDF (1.09 MB)

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Story Spine Worksheets

By KA Cummins

A set of worksheets for introducing and practicing the story spine method for structuring a fiction story. One of five in a series of worksheets inspired by the Pixar course on Khan Academy. Suitable middle grade, high school students, and even

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons

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Digital Download PDF (1.11 MB)

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Unit Study: The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson

By KA Cummins

A unit study inspired by Kara Swanson's “The Girl Who Could See.” For all high school students, but best for 11th and 12th grade students. Topics include Multiverse Theory, Biotechnology, and National Disaster and Response Planning.

Subjects:

Science, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.22 MB)

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Unit Study: Vincent in Wonderland by C.E. White

By KA Cummins

A unit study inspired by C.E. White's “Vincent in Wonderland.” For students in 4th through 7th grade. Topics include Vincent van Gogh, Post-Impressionism, and Alice in Wonderland.

Subjects:

Literature, Arts, Art History

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula

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Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Art History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Business, Short Stories, Writing, Poetry

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