Devan Surette

This packet includes five separate worksheets, each with a daily warm-up. The activities use a variety of strategies for review, including: -multiple choice -fill-in-the blanks -open response using sentence starters -illustration opportunities and more There is a strong emphasis on the gradual release of responsibility; the packet begins using sentence frames and strong guidance, and ends with open response questions. Covers the entire play.

This three-part activity first allows students to brainstorm traits that they would prefer to have in their "perfect" mate; the second part has review questions from Romeo & Juliet, Act 1 Scene 4 (open response, multiple choice), then an opportunity to translate Shakespearean English to modern-day English.

This two-page worksheet can be used for any genre of text. It promotes text comprehension, discussion, and higher-level thinking. Page One:Students create one text-based question and one open-ended question and identify a student who will answer it. Sentence starters and frames included. Page Two:Using their quick write warm-up, students create a higher-level thinking question, pose it to a classmate, and then provide a written response to their answer.

This worksheet provides students with the opportunity to practice the language surrounding feelings. Using the gradual release of responsibility, they will utilize words like: worried, frustrated, silly, happy, etc., in appropriate situations. Some of the title words and instructions are translated into Spanish, Portuguese, Persian, and Vietnamese.

Students select a photo of their choice, and build a complete narrative around it. This is a graphic organizer that enables students to look at the subject, setting, actions, and theme; ultimately creating a story around a single snapshot.

This worksheet contains two debatable questions about Juliet and Friar Lawrence. Students can answer one or both; leaving them ready to have class discussions.

Hole in My Life, Part 2, by Jack Gantos worksheet This handout begins with a text-to-self quickwrite, then defining and illustrating boat terms, "reflect and connect" response, identifying imagery, and finally a sequential events question.

This worksheet can be used for independent reading, literature circles, whole class texts, etc. Students analyze a character’s direct and indirect characterization. Using that evidence, identify which archetype best describes him/ her and craft a claim.

Students will analyze Anderson's use of strong adjectives in the text by using illustrations, fill-in-the blanks, context clues and identification; ultimately crafting their own claim about why the author uses adjectives in her writing. This is worksheet #2 of 3.

This worksheet enables students to look closely at the text, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, for word choice and verb usage; ultimately leading them to form a claim about the author's selection of words. This is worksheet #1 out of 3.

This worksheet enables students to look closely at the text, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, for adverb usage; ultimately leading them to form a claim about how the author's use of adverbs improves the text. This is worksheet #3 of 3.

Students will be able to develop personal vignettes using the author’s style of writing. They will be directed to reread a selected vignette, then mimic the author's style, but using their own narrative.

Three-page worksheet includes: - email samples to analyze and discuss - multiple choice review - activity to craft "email" on the last page using discussed techniques

Act 3 overview with a focus on the concept of "revenge." In addition, students will be asked to write about the possible outcomes of Romeo and Juliet's quick nuptials, followed by eight open response questions. This worksheets provides ample opportunities for discussion and group work.

Worksheet includes graphic organizer and examples.

This fill-in- blank worksheet enables students to develop a comprehensive and sequential summary of the last scene in Romeo & Juliet.There are 14 questions; students can use the completed worksheet to rewrite the completed statements into their own summaries.

This worksheet can be used for any text (independent reading, literature circles, whole-class text). Students will analyze the text for evidence of characterization, search for examples of direct and indirect characterization from the text, and use the STEAL method to further showcase the character.

This word bank contains 41 words that can be implemented when writing open responses for Lord of the Flies. They are thoughtfully categorized and can help prompt students to start the writing process.

Quiz for Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet; ten total questions (fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice) plus a bonus. Answers included.

Objective: Students will be able to analyze vignettes and identify important details that contribute to the meaning of the text.