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Just in time for Halloween! The short story "Death by Scrabble" is perfect for middle school, even high school students who need a refresher on foreshadowing and irony in a spooky story with an unexpected twist! This four page student work booklet will have students analyze the story for examples of foreshadowing as well as reviewing the three types of irony. The work booklet also includes two pages of vocabulary review (context clues and matching activity) as well as a crossword puzzle for revi

Boost vocabulary development and reading comprehension in this challenging workbook focusing on common Greek and Latin roots and common affixes. This workbook is perfect for AP classes or to challenge middle and high school students! Learning common roots is an essential component to unlocking academic language that students will encounter in Science classes, History, Civics, and Social Studies, plus students love trying to solve the challenge words using their knowledge of Greek and Latin! A vo

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

Engage students in writing! I use the film Freedom Writers with my most reluctant students and it is one of their favorite assignments every year! Use the film as a jumping off point to have students discuss their own lives. Pick a central theme from the movie (there are lots! Adversity, racism, courage, success, sacrifice, life choices) and have students write a personal narrative essay about their own experiences with these themes. Perfect for struggling writers, it is less challenging than a

This student workbook takes students through the film Spider-man (2002) and reviews the elements of fiction. Student package covers the following concepts: plot mountain, types of characters, types of conflict, theme, characterization, and movie comprehension questions. Students will take notes and connect their notes to the events of the movie - could be used as an entire unit on its own! Perfect for reviewing the Elements of Fiction at the end of a unit, or as introductory activity. This would

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

An entire novel study ready to deliver to your classes! Including pre-reading and extension activities. The package includes Notice and Note Signposts (which can be taken out) if you want to incorporate into your novel study. Novel study covers the following concepts: -Background knowledge (making a class 1960's scrapbook) -Plot Mountain/Structure analysis -Chapter vocabulary and activities -Character development -Symbolism -Dialect, Jargon, and Slang lessons -Allusions (Robert Frost's Nothing G

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

Everything you need to analyze the classic creepy story The Most Dangerous Game. This file includes teacher notes (editable PPT file) with notes on foreshadowing and suspense, as well as direct and indirect characterization. Students will have some prereading questions (I use these as a class debate or a four corners and students love to discuss!) to stimulate discussion and get them hooked into the story. The worksheets (editable PPT and PDF formats) align with the notes as students analyze the

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

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!