Megan Crimmins

This is a packet of chapter questions from start to finish for the novel The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne. It includes comprehension chapters per chapter as well as vocabulary literary device analysis questions. It is 19 pages in total.

Characterization visual in a croc Google doc includes directions, croc template and example (the example is the main character Ghost from the Jason Reynold's novel Ghost)

Refugee by Alan Gratz character timeline Google Slides include directions, a copy of each character's page to print and copy and two examples

Visual representation of characterization of a character from a story in the shape of a head Google doc includes directions, two different shapes of a character head cut out and an example

This slideshow follows the novel Ghost by Jason Reynolds, including journal prompts and literary device introductions and explanations for each chapter.

After reading "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, students participate in a mock trial. This worksheet includes structure for both the defense and prosecution teams.

This is a creative writing assignment after students learn about the tragic events on 9/11/2001. RAFT- role, audience, format, topic gives students autonomy on what they'd like to write about and who they'd like ot write as Includes: instructions, template and student example

Introduction to the author Edgar Allan Poe. Students click into links to websites with various videos and information and record what they learn.

Independent reading book project description and rubric

Nonfiction notes slideshow and guided note sheet for students to fill in as they go.

Multiple choice quiz on a variety of Edgar Allan Poe stories including "The Tell Tale Heart", "Annabel Lee", "The Raven" and "The Black Cat".

Reading comprehension questions on the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry by chapter.

Slideshow notes on the genre of fiction

Anticipation guide preparing to read the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry.

Introduction to the horror genre including "The Elevator" short story and questions/activities

Poster assessment description on the theme of a novel or story. Includes grading system

Guided note sheet to go along with fiction notes. Students fill in the blanks while following along with the slideshow.

Slideshow presentation and activity for the first day (and a half) of school

Venn diagram comparing/contrasting a book and movie.

Test on poetry including figurative language, types of poetry and specific poem questions.