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The classic short story The Monkey's Paw is perfect for Halloween reading! This set of worksheets includes some introductory pre-reading activities based on superstitions and a vocabulary chart with matching and practice opportunities. Students will love reading this highly engaging spooky short story! For other creepy short story resources, check out these products: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl student worksheets The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs for pre-reading and vocabulary activities

Printable student task cards for identifying text structure. Students will read short passages and identify the text structure present. Graphic organizers are included to help students match the passage to the visual representation of each structure. Text Structures included: - Chronological - Compare and Contrast - Problem and Solution - Cause and Effect - Sequence Other reading comprehension resources that you may be interested in: Reading Comprehension: Teaching Greek and Latin Roots - is a

Great for a one-week poetry unit or review right before final exams. The 9 page student workbook reviews the following terms and techniques: OxymoronPersonificationPunHyperboleSimileMetaphorAlliterationIdiomsImageryThe workbook reviews the terms and definitions before going into focus lessons including analyzing pop songs and poems by Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, and Theodore Rotheke. Students will analyze poems for use of poetic techniques as well as broader ideas such as theme and purpose. Gre

The Social Dilemma is a popular Netflix documentary with powerful messages about the impact of social media on society. With a specific focus on Gen Z, the speakers outline the effects of social media on a personal level (mental health) and a global level (political effects). This six page workbook (with time stamps for pausing) will guide students to break down the information and summarize in their own words. The workbook comes with a interactive BINGO card for students to evaluate their own u

Perfect for back to school! Improve reading comprehension for students with interactive and challenging activities. Concepts covered include: -Context Clues -Text Structure -Paraphrasing and Summarizing 7 pages of student workbook activities and a total plus 5 pages of teacher resources and links to activities, puzzles, and games which build on the student workbook skills. Excellent way to introduce a non-fiction unit or to welcome students back with fun but challenging reading skills and strate

Teach your students everything they need to know about Visual Literacy! This online resource (GoogleSlides presentation) is fully editable to suit your class needs. Once you download the resource you will receive a PDF Resource Guide with a link to the presentation which is ready to be posted to your GoogleClassroom! Topics covered in the presentation include: Basic visual literacy terms (frame, strip, gutter, speech & thought bubbles) and how these elements work to tell a storyAdvanced art term

Download and deliver! An entire no-prep novel study unit of The Giver! This student workbook follows the plot of the book and is conveniently organized into chapter sections. Students will progress through the workbook and cover the following concepts: - Vocabulary building - Reading Strategies: Context Clues - Text Connections: Student Writing Responses - Setting and Character Analysis - Symbols - Characterization - Suspense and Foreshadowing - Imagery - Character Development - Theme Use on i

Review figurative language using this Valentine's Day theme worksheet. Comes with definitions and five practice examples for each type of figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, and onomatopoeia. After students complete making their own examples of figurative language they can complete the "Love Songs" worksheets for extra practice! Love Songs included: Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez Firework by Katy Perry Just The Way You Are by Bruno Mars Photograph by Ed

Have students analyze the classic short story The Veldt by Ray Bradbury. Students will looks for evidence and foreshadowing, as well as examines the author's use of imagery and allusions. Finally students will analyze the story to create a theme statement based on the conflict of the story. For other short story lessons and worksheets check out these resources: The Monkey's Paw WorksheetsLamb to the Slaughter Analysis WorksheetsThe Landlady Suspense and Foreshadowing WorksheetsAnd for targeted

This 13-page resource will cover central concepts in Language Arts including: plot mountain, narrative perspectives, types of characters, types of conflict, irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal), symbols, and allusions. Students will complete matching, fill-in-the-blank, identifying, and short answer problems to review each concept. Includes cartoons and visuals to engage students with real life examples of each concept. Excellent for exam prep!

Recognize the work of Black authors during Black History Month (and every month) with this lesson on Maya Angelou and her iconic poem Still I Rise. Students will receive the three page worksheet which gives a biography on Maya Angelou before beginning to closely read and annotate the poem. Students can annotate on the page directly before beginning the analysis section on the last page using the TPCASTT method. Instructions are provided to help students complete the last page as they analyze t

This resource includes both a PDF version for classroom use, as well as a fillable GoogleSlides presentation for distance learning. Students will review and practice using there, their, and they're in this three page resource. Students will preview examples, complete true/false questions, create their own examples, and finally test themselves by choosing the correct homophone for sentences provided. This resource can be used in class, as at-home practice, or extra work for early finshers! The on

Help students to make real world connections to the idea of class rivalry! Use The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (thanks to Netflix) to demonstrate a modern example of "Greasers" and "Socs" as Will tries to adapt his West Philadelphia persona in the sophisticated world of Beverly Hills. Students love watching the opening episode and comparing the concepts of stereotyping and biases in both texts. Wonderful as a fun activity or use more deeply and have students write a text-to-text comparison. For th