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This is an extension project for the novel "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis (this will also be compatible for students reading "Parvana's Journey". This project encourages students to read informational text, research topics of their choice, and report back by writing articles for a group magazine. This allows for collaboration but maintains individual accountability. I graded this as an individual project even though the magazine was turned in as one whole. There is a good amount of flexibili

This is a graphic organizer for Chapter 6 of Call of the Wild. It includes vocabulary as well as critical thinking questions. There is also a link to the full text embedded at the top so students can read the novel for free. This file is .rtf format. This is also available in .docx format. This document is meant to be filled out on a computer as the text boxes expand to accommodate writing. You will have to modify it to use it as a handout. The 2 day duration estimate is based on class periods

This is a graphic organizer worksheet for Chapter 5 of "Call of the Wild" by Jack London. It covers vocabulary and prompts students to find quotes which allow them to make inferences about Hal, Charles, and Mercedes. This is meant to be filled out on a computer but you can adapt it to use it as a printout worksheet. This is a .rtf file. This document is available in a .docx format as well.

This is a graphic organizer for Chapter 2 of Call of the Wild by Jack London. This is .docx format. It is was originally meant to be filled out on the computer but I have formatted it so that you could easily use it as a print out. Page 1: Chart for 11 vocabulary terms for the chapter. The first one is filled out as an example so there are 10 terms for the student to complete. Chart column titles are: Word (this is filled in), Part of Speech, Definition or synonym, Sentence from the novel, De

This is a graphic organizer for Chapter 3 of Call of the Wild by Jack London. This is .rtf format. It is meant to be filled out on the computer. You will have to adapt it if you would like to use it as a print out worksheet. This file is also available in .docx format.

This is an outline of a project I did with my class while they read "The Westing Game" using Weebly. Each student created a website and used it to keep track of the characters, clues, settings, and chapter summaries. It was a very challenging project, but I believe the kids got a lot out of it. The doc also has the dates I used, but that is entirely up to your discretion.

This is a collection of three worksheets for Chapter 1 of "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls. These worksheets are best given as a packet, but you could use the sheets separately depending on the needs of your students. This was designed to be filled out on the computer, but you could adapt it to your needs and provide space for students to fill this out by hand. In this case, your document would be more than 3 pages. On the first page, is a graphic organizer to help students summariz

This activity asks students to write from two perspectives after reading a kid friendly (it was made for ages 11-12 but there's flexibility) retelling of the Viking Raid on Lindisfarne-- an attack that shook western Europe to its core and started the Viking Age. Estimated Duration:At the 6th grade level, I expect this to take 2 (53 minute) class periods if the kids are working efficiently. There are enrichment options for kids who finish early on the last slide, and those who do not finish in

This is a table where student can take guided notes about chapters 1 and 2 in "The Breadwinner" by Deborah Ellis. It will prompt students to take notice of important information provided by the author early on in the novel. This was designed to be completed on a computer, but you can print it out as a worksheet.

Looking for a creative way to assess your students' understand of the novel, "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt? This project is perfect for you! Students adapt the plot of the story into a board game, designing a playable version of the novel to be enjoyed by their classmates. The attachment includes directions and a rubric.

This is a worksheet to guide your students through the process of creating deeper level questions about the texts they read. The document could be printed as a double sided worksheet, or you could have your students fill in the template on the computer. This worksheet would be helpful for scaffolding, enrichment, small groups, literature circles, or whole class instruction, depending on the grade level of the students.

This is a 3 page long packet that is general enough to be used with any story. One page focuses on plot, one on reading strategies, and one on reflection after reading. This doc can be used and edited on Microsoft word. It can also be printed and used as a hard copy worksheet.