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I’m so excited to share this bundle with you, as it is time-tested to help my students learn SO MANY MORE of these terms without devoting hours and hours of class time to each of them. It includes a list of 80 words you can implement immediately with your students to learn key literary devices and reading terms needed to be successful in analyzing literature and non-fiction texts. Beside each term and definition is a space for students to write examples discussed and learned during class assi

More than a place to record books and minutes read, this weekly worksheet provides a place for effective goal-setting, reflection, and thoughtful writing about reading based on a host of teacher-created questions. This form of reading journal helps prevent students from writing about something they didn't read. Coupled with a 4-point rubric that is quick and easy to use, this is a time-tested winner! If you find this helpful, please let me know. I'd really appreciate a rating or a follow.

This is a bundle of literary terms quizzes including 40 weekly quizzes over 10 random words from the list as well as a pre-test and four quarter tests covering 50 of the most commonly used literary elements. All quizzes have answer keys included. Use this in conjunction with literary devices (elements) and reading terms packet sold separately for $3 at: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Literary-Devices-Elements-and-Reading-Terms-Packet-1048131 OR Bundle the literary devices terms pa

Use this list of 80 words immediately with your students to learn key literary devices and reading terms needed to be successful in analyzing literature and non-fiction texts. Beside each term and definition is a space for students to write examples discussed and learned during class assignments and discussions. This tool is a year-long resource for students. Each week, students take a test on 10 random words from the list in a formative assessment for which they graph their own progress. On

Use this short assignment to review the most difficult part of writing a paragraph, concluding sentences! I find this very effective in helping my 7th graders. I hope it works for you as well!

This plan book is designed for a reading and writing teacher or for a teacher of two subjects. It has a spot for the common core state standard, class agenda, what work is to be collected, and what work is assigned as homework. I created this for myself so that I could be very intentional about including the CCSS in every single lesson. Additionally, it provides a spot for personal goals, word(s) of the week, and space to note copies, to do lists, and special changes to the school day. Th

Microwave popcorn sound and smells fill the air as inspiration for this descriptive writing paragraph. Kids love this and the results really focus on showing versus telling. Rubric is included.

Looking for an engaging and challenging way to use picture books with middle school students? The short book, Angel City by Tony Johnston is your answer! This book has a theme that students can relate to and is FULL of literary elements for students to discover and analyze. It touches on cultural differences, survival of gang violence, and love in a unique way. I use this assignment with my students to help introduce and review literary elements including: Atmosphere Colloquialism Fore

Use these comprehension short answer questions with the free articles about Richard Sherman I posted at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Articles-on-Richard-Sherman-from-Seattle-Seahawks-1122707 Students LOVED the assignment after the recent win of Super Bowl XVIII. One source is much more credible than the other, leaving for a quality discussion on what to trust from on-line resources.

This graphic organizer helps students set up the difficult task of compare and contrasting two different pieces of writing. A quality rubric is included.

This is a page for students to record the books they'd like to read. It is especially helpful when we give book talks to have it out. Without this page, I found my students would be excited about books that their peers read, but would never remember the names of the books. It is also useful when we are in the library checking out books! If you find this helpful, please let me know. I'd really appreciate a rating or a follow.

Students write an expository essay with the prompt: Explain how people from all different backgrounds can be successful despite societal challenges that life presents them. Support your response with information from all sources. You must write at least two complete body paragraphs. This essay is a culmination of four different readings of fiction and non-fiction nature that have similar themes regarding overcoming povery, how others views can affect a person, and how to achieve despite gang

I used these on-line articles about Richard Sherman from the Seattle Seahawks to have students answer basic short answer comprehension questions. Students LOVED the assignment after the recent win of Super Bowl XVIII. One source is much more credible than the other, leaving for a quality discussion on what to trust from on-line resources. Look for my questions for $1 on my store. :)

This book log helps students keep track of books read during a school year, enjoyment level, and whether or not it was used for a book project.