Jackie Blum

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section Plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and metaphors from the poem explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the Plain Engl

This is a complete guide to literary terms and concepts that can be used to aid discussion and understanding of any book. It uses simple explanations and illustrations that explain even the most complex literary terms. I use it with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, but it can be used with middle school and high school students as well. Use over and over again! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.Our Purpose 2. Forms of Fiction Literature 3. Genres of Fiction 4. Elements of Fiction a. Elements of Plot and Pl

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This poetry guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section Plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and metaphors from the poem explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the Plain Eng

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

This study guide includes... A TEACHER'S GUIDE: 1. Plain English Translation: A section by section plain English translation of the poem and teaching tips for use during your lesson 2. Rhyme and Syllabication: An analysis of the rhyme and syllabication in the poem STUDENT WORKSHEETS: 1. Poem: the original poem text 2. Word and Phrase Meanings: important words and phrases from the poem defined and explained 3. Plain English Translation: a worksheet for the student to use to copy down the

Use this to help your students identify character traits and support these identifications with examples. 1 page = 1 character. Two pages so it can be printed double-sided.

Work as a class or have students work on their own to identify the major plot points of any story. Use with any book OVER and OVER again. My LITERATURE GUIDE is a perfect companion to this worksheet as it defines each plot element (and many other literary terms) in easy-to-understand language.