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Before you purchase this product PLEASE read the description! Please note "Copyrighted PASSAGES are NOT included here." They will be sent to you upon your request. Please send me your email. Here's a great resource for PARCC testing needs, or simply for student reading practice and assessments. These templates have been sold separately until now. This bundle includes the previous I, II, & III templates, and now, the newly added IV and V exercises too. Resource may be used in multiple ways.

This rsource contains an interactive chart of over 20 expressions, puns, etc. for students to record the page number, literal and intended meanings for Act I and II. There is a list of specific vocabulary words and definitions for both acts, and a list of character names printed on large cards. Use the names to help students record the actions, physical traits, character traits on the reverse side of the cards. Anyone of these worksheets can be used for independent or group work. Also, prior to

This landscaped product includes 10 different Literary Analysis Prompts. These can be used with any work of literature. However, you can custom make these prompts to fit with stories your students are familiar with, or use generically by inviting students to choose their own stories. Either way these prompts will stretch your students’ thinking, writing, and analytical skills. Prompts can be used for homework, general practice, or reading and writing assessments Product includes: Detailed note t

As students read, one way to keep everyone going is to provide them with: a reading schedule and a map to track Milo's Adventures. On this text box map, students fill in the main event and supporting details; then they are invited to draw around the outside of the text box to capture an idea of their choice. A symbol for an object, person, place, or idea they felt was significant from a given event. Please note a few more pages have been added to the original set. Enjoy! Visit The Phantom Toll

Here's over 30 pages of visual explanations that show the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing. Venn diagrams compare the two types of writing, a practice prompt is given along with a criteria sheet. You can even use these printables on an overhead projector as instruction begins, or handout to each student. Blank template for your own criteria included, a student sample argumentative piece given has been added to assist in instruction. However, please keep in mind the regula

Here's a collection of over 20 comprehension questions for Babbitt's Search for Delicious. Use questions as a springboard for discussions, literature circles, quick assessments, or independent reading checks. Please note that this product does not contain graphics. Its design is meant to assist students in reading comprehension without the possible distractions of additional webs, organizers, or distracting images, etc. It will tell you if your student is comprehending what is read. You may wi

This resource provides TIPS for students for three writing situations. Use this as a powerpoint or as handouts with students and discuss. There is no answer key as the exercises are intended for students to write essays. A suggestion is to have students work on one of each, choose the best and use it as a sample. There is a slide that includes a few titles [4 titles] from "Prose Constructed Response for Narrative Writing Tasks" and a paired poem for that title. And though this resource is useful

Here is an excellent "color coded" product to help and teach the "How's " of writing a strong persuasive piece for all learners. It will especially support the struggling writer by visually showing aspects of strong writing. For example: what a lead looks like [and one that may contain too many details], a general background sentence, and a thesis statement. Use this product in multiple ways: Students write entire piece independently first, then read sample Students only write introduction,

Here is a useful product designed to support students in gaining a deeper understanding of 5 skill areas. Students will engage and use the PARCC language and format. "The passage is NOT included with this resource." However, it will be sent to you upon your request. Skills found on templates: vocabulary theme summary character setting Templates encourage students to supply the information needed and to exchange papers with one another. These templates can be used independently or in small group

Here's a collection of well known titles of short stories and novels [Zlateh the Goat, The Circuit,The Truth About Dragons, Sound of Summer Running, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Tuck Everlasting,The Cay,The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate,The Midwife’s Apprentice,The View From Saturday] to use as students continue to practice "prose constructed writing responses for narrative writing tasks." You will find a prompt for each short story and novel worded in the language used by PARCC. The suggested passa

Here's over 50 journal entries for students' nonfiction reading. Provide students with ample nonfiction articles to read. Students then select a prompt and record a full page response. This resourse will work for any nonfiction text. Laminate [optional], run off mutilple copies on stock paper, and cut. These prompts may be cut individually or cut out in strips and handed out to students. In addition, students can either keep the collection at their seats or draw one from a container of journal

Here's a fun project for students to show their creative side. Featured are 13 different projects that call for sketches, and details from the story. Students select from suggested projects and support your differentiation requirements. Product includes a criteria sheet. PS. You may want to use brown or tan paper for some of the projects to give it a backdrop of medieval times. Enjoy! Visit Search for Delicious Comprehension Questions Companion Product Visit Search for Delicious Quick Qui

A resource to help sort [in writing to text, two distinct forms] the two PARCC task models: Type 1 Narrative Story for Fiction Text and Type 2 Narrative Description for Nonfiction Text. Students will clearly understand there is a difference in tasks since one is based on an existing story and another is coming from nonfiction text. Teachers can use this resource to provide an overview or to have students use as a reference as they begin to write for two different tasks. Resource comes with slide

Here is an easy way to check for student comprehension. There are questions for chapters 1-29. Questions come in blackline sheets. Use these questions as a springboard, quick quiz, or lit circle discussion. A blank answer sheet is included for students to elaborate on their responses. Enjoy!

Here is an excellent "color coded" product to help and teach the "How's " of writing a strong Narrative/Speculative piece for all learners. It will especially support the struggling writer by visually showing aspects of strong writing, and the advanced writer who should utilize effective compositional risks. For example: what a lead looks like, background narration, descriptive words, transitions, plot development, use of dialogue, and strong stylized writing. Use this product in multiple ways

Here is a 13 step product to guide students as they work through a script writing activity. A suggestion is to place students in groups of 4 unless, they are currently in these small groups. Hand out the product to each group and discuss the steps. Allow students to work through the steps on their own. You may want to set up time frames so that students are monitored within a 40 minute session. Check their status after 14 minutes to ensure time is spent effectively. Or use as you wish! Enjoy! V

There are over 25 passage related prompts to help your students practice a skill: character trait, mood, setting, problem, theme, and details. Students carefully read a passage from a novel and complete the task of finding a quote. Once students have identified a line from the passage they continue to explain WHY the particular line or quote satisfies the prompt. This must be completed in at least 4 or more sentences. To support student learning and close gaps, students require practice and lots

Here's a collection of quizzes, vocabulary and many hands-on activities for your students as they embark on a literary journey with Konigsburg's award winning novel. A suggested reading schedule is included along with activities. Enjoy! Specifically product includes: 1. 17 day schedule of: suggested reading pages, a few project works, short quizzes for daily reading check ups 2. pages for corresponding relationship project work 3. vocabulary bookmarks for approximately each ten pages with defini

"Inside Out" a wonderful short story by author of "The Circuit" Francisco Jimenez. If your students have read "The Circuit," this companion short story is a MUST read! Students will have a much closer view into the life of a migrant child who attends school. The author provides a touching tribute to his early life. Children are challenged to read on multiple levels, while considering higher thinking topics. 28 questions and writing opportunities characterize this resource. It may be used indep

Here is a product that includes specific steps for writing autobiographies. Included are: Brainstorming sheet Outline for student work Planning for draft one of work Criteria sheet 8 steps with specific guidelines Product includes 6 pages. Enjoy! Visit Narrative Writing for March Ideas and Activiities Companion Product Visit Memoir Speech and Narrative Writing Companion Product Visit Useful Words At Your Fingertips Companion Product Visit Better Words, Stronger Diction Companion Pro