Kaitlin Romaniak

This activity prompts students to unpack and identify literary analysis prompts by identifying what literary element is being compared/contrasted and what that element's definition is. THe code word helps to provide correct responses. Can be printed on card stock and laminated to create a hands on activity.

Learning about the Code of Chivalry and Relating to it Today! Have students write down what kind of CODE they live by or what they’d like the world to live by. Afterwards, share with the class. You can even have the students think up a name for their “Kingdom”. Then, show them the real code of chivalry below, and discuss how similar in theme they are. You’ll be quite surprised!

Group your students in four and have them complete the Tic Tac Toe exercise on metaphor, simile, and certain definitions of words - have them race each other to get three in a row, X or fill up the board. Also includes point of view paragraph essay prompt.

Perfect ppt to introduce a pen pal project with another school or state.

Intro powerpoint for "A Crush" by Cynthia Rylant

Best way to teach kids to seam in their quotes.

Great powerpoint that provides an overview of the Literary Analysis task for PARCC

Great introduction to the novel that prompts students to think about how identity is formed and what it is. Use over a block or two, contains a group activity as well as a journal prompt at the end for class discussion.

Matching quiz on various literary terms pertinent to The Outsiders.

Great poster to put up at your work stations or around your class for group work guidelines.

This is a great tool I use for kids who need a little extra help with being held accountable for their grades in class. Instead of having one after the other phone conversations with parents, I use this sheet everyday to check off if homework has been handed in or assigned, and at the end of the week list grades on quizzes or tests. Parents can sign the bottom of the sheet to let me know they have seen the report.

Poster Project about the 1930's rules and guidelines with rubric

Chapter questions and essay prompt about setting and literary elements. Can be used for chapter 1-3 quiz.

Use this great printable over and over again for proofreading and close reading any text.

Smart activity for A Crush plot sequence by Cynthia Rylant

Great literary term definition fill in to introduce the novel.

Use this graphic organizer for students to map out their quotes/contextual evidence in their letter to Mr. Lema about why he is leaving and how sorry he is to go.

Perfect for bell ringers and warmups, this picture prompt activity will help students brainstorm creatvie stories as well as help with writer's block for standardized test prep!

Great questionnaire to get to know your students during the first few weeks of school and "where they are" in terms of English.

Great project to do as an introductory assignment to the novel on WWII. Have them read any article on WWII in order to have them complete this assignment.