Mindy Killgrove

Everything you need (and more) to teach this amazing novel is right here. Included in this packet, you will find: a suggested reading calendar, a vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, in-class activities, enrichment activities (for advanced students), multiple writing assignments, an in-depth project, and a cumulative assessment. The test contains 10 multiple choice questions, 10 true/false, 10 short answer, 10 matching questions, and 2 essay prompts. ALL answer keys and rubrics are provided.

This wonderful unit includes absolutely everything that you need to teach this novel well. You will find an extensive vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, and in-class activities for every chapter. (The in-class activities include writing, class discussion, small group work, analysis, and graphic organizers.) There is a twenty question multiple choice test to be given at the end of the reading. You will also be purchasing two options for media connections and a digital storytelling project gu

This amazing unit has everything you need to teach William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Included in this packet, you will find: a vocabulary list, study guides for each act-- and the induction--, in-class activities, two types of assessments (extended response, as well as multiple choice), a writing assignment, an optional project, the 10 Things I Hate About You viewing guide, and the Common Literary Archetypes handouts/worksheet activity. This play will come alive in your classroom

This novel will make literature relevant very quickly in the lives of your students. For those who feel bogged down by the classic literature, this unit will breathe new life into your classroom and engage students in discussions that are important to have today. Included in this study unit you will find: - Study Guides - Quizzes (I used a variety of assessments including short answer, extended response, fill in the chart, and true/false.) - A Comprehensive Test (10 matching, 10 multiple choice,

This wonderful book will come to life quickly in your classroom with the aid of this study unit. Included in this packet, you will find: Multiple ideas for a reading calendar, study guides (divided into five parts), quizzes, two assessment options (a 20 question multiple choice cumulative test or a test featuring 15 multiple choice questions, 25 true and false, and 5 essay questions), a student project, two different writing assignments (with student examples and rubrics), and four powerpoint p

This fantastic unit includes: A suggested reading calendar A Vocabulary List Chapter Study Guides and Answer Keys Chapter Quizzes and Answer Keys A Final Test, with Answer Key (30 Questions, Multiple Choice) A Writing Assignment A Student Project Bulletin Board Ideas and Journal Writing Prompts! * I recently updated this unit. In addition to the other wonderful pieces, you will now find: two additional essay prompts to be used on the test, a movie viewing guide, and two follow-up essays that co

Challenge your students to discuss and debate different perspectives with this spunky novel study unit. Included in this packet, you will find: a suggested study calendar, a vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, and discussion questions for each section of the reading. There is an essay test included. The essay test contains five prompts. Please see the preview for a glance at the test. I have also thrown in a project, a writing assignment, and a debate. All items have the rubric or the answer

If you are looking for contemporary fiction, search no further than this novel (or this product). John Green introduces a new kind of character in Aza Holmes. Students will rejoice in her victories and feel her pain during the sad times, too. Help them through this text by using this complete study unit. Included within, you will find: Vocabulary Activities, study guides (one for each chapter), quizzes (one for each chapter), a comprehensive test (20 matching, 20 multiple choice, 10 short answer

This helpful movie viewing guide can be used by students while they are watching the film, The Help. Following the study of the movie, the students can answer discussion questions and complete an essay. Answer keys and rubrics are provided. All activities are common core aligned.

If you're looking for a fun way to teach Ayn Rand's Anthem, then you've stumbled upon the right unit. This package includes multiple projects, many in-class activities, and a few quizzes are thrown in there too to check for comprehension. Most importantly, by purchasing this package, you'll be one step closer to fulfilling state standards because I've thrown in two SLO quizzes. Mindy Killgrove

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is bound to be the biggest young adult novel of 2018. Your students are going to come into your classroom and ask you to assign it to them. Anticipate their wants and needs by purchasing this complete study unit. It was created using Microsoft PowerPoint and the editable version, as well as the PDF documents, are all included in this compressed zip file. Included with this purchase, you will receive: a plethora of pre-reading activities, vocabulary

For those looking to make their end of the year assessment procedure as easy as possible, feel free to stop right here. This product is designed to be used with grades 11 and 12. The questions and answers within could easily be utilized at the end of the year, near the conclusion of a course, or even as a mid-term assessment. All items are editable. (The product was made using Microsoft Power Point.) Also, I have aligned every single question with the common core standards for grades 11 and 12.

Back in 1990, when Michael Crichton first released his best-selling novel, Jurassic Park, he asked the world if they were "so busy wondering if they could do something to stop and think about whether they should do it." While those sentiments originated years ago, the same question can still be asked today . . . in your classroom. Allow your students to explore this ethical dilemma while also introducing them to a lush piece of science fiction. This thoroughly engaging book will leave your stude

This riveting memoir, I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, will make a difference in your World Literature Class. This unique study unit includes vocabulary, study guides, in-class activities, quizzes, a test, a reflective writing assignment, a project, and a background building web scavenger hunt. Enjoy! :) This product now includes the Microsoft PowerPoint version of the unit so you may edit it, as needed.

Whether you are teaching speech, communications, or you are just looking to spice up your English Language Arts class, this unit has all of the materials you will need to get you and your students engaged. With these materials, you won't even need the textbook. Included within this product, you will find: - Lesson Plans (82) - Pre-Assessments (for all nine units) - Post-Assessments (for all nine units) - Statement of Purpose, Sequencing Rationale, and Concept Maps - Handouts and Worksheets for a

I completely revised this novel unit on January 12th, 2017. It now includes a study guide for every single chapter, as well as a movie guide. There are new test questions also added to the mix (10 true/false, 10 short answer, and two new essay prompts). I also changed the format in order to make it more user-friendly. Please download a preview so that you can see all of the wonderful changes. Students will thank you for teaching this book and you'll be showing yourself some love after you buy

This study unit includes a vocabulary list, study guides for every single chapter, a cumulative test (featuring 10 multiple choice, 10 true/false, 5 short answer, 20 matching, and 2 essay questions), and a video viewing guide. All of the answer keys are here, too. :)

If you want to capture your students attention with some high-interest reading, then this is the novel unit for you! Included in this packet, you will find: A vocabulary list, a suggested reading calendar, study guides, quizzes, in-class activities, multiple writing assignments, a test (with 30 multiple choice questions and five essay prompts) and a plethora of projects! All answer keys and rubrics are also included. You and your students will certainly enjoy using these materials in your classr

Whether you are starting an intense spelling unit, trying to encourage your students to take spelling seriously, or you need a quick lesson plan for a substitute teacher, this unit will be beneficial. Included, you will find: a viewing guide for the movie Akeelah and the Bee, as well as three post-viewing activities. The answer key is included.

If you're looking to fulfill state standards for non-fiction reading materials, look no further than this novel and study unit. I've taught this book consistently with my students and in particular, they always enjoy doing the research projects that accompany it! They enjoy research projects? That's right. I've come up with activities that capture their interest and actually make them want to conduct research. Give this unit a try and I guarantee that you and your students will be pleased.