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For use with the book I Am Malala or any other version. Includes template cutouts for the frame and poem examples. I have also included the movie permission slip I used in an editable format.

To be used with the novel Bridge to Terabithia. Includes 48 pages with activities for vocabulary and journal entries as well as assessments with keys. These files are in .ppt and .doc formats so that you can edit as needed. -Journal Entry to introduce each chapter -Four sections of vocabulary (completed) -Four section quizzes covering Figurative Language Theme Characterization/Monologue Point of View Vocabulary -Movie Permission Form -Open-ended questions for chapter

Use information on the 12 districts in the novels for students to use as their "home" district. Students will then write a persuasive speech that might be given at the Tribute Interview. Students also choose whether they will speak in support of or against Panem. PowerPoint of districts including instructions and a rubric for grading.

Use this graphic organizer to summarize chapters. Great for Literacy Centers, Literature Circles, Reading Logs, AR test prep, etc. See my other chapter summary organizers: Devil's Arithmetic Ribsy Maniac Magee

Metacognitive thinking symbols for a two-sided book mark. Just copy onto cardstock paper. Owl theme.

THIS IS A PROGRESSIVE PRODUCT! CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES! Weekly high frequency/easily confused/homophonic words with a list, practice sentences and quizzes with progressive difficulty. I also do a daily practice in writing journals where I ask the kids to compose their own sentences using the words correctly. I usually define for them, but they can also define in groups and by paraphrasing the dictionary definitions. Each group can be done daily and culminate in the quiz at the end.

16 irregular verbs organized in a flipbook or flap format for INB common conjugations listed on the flaps (included) instructions for completing flaps and constructing book

Use this graphic organizer to help your students review chapters. Great for Reading Logs, Literature Circles, AR test prep, etc. Let me know if there's a book you'd like to me add! See my other chapter summary products! Hunger Games Maniac Magee Devil's Arithmetic

This resource uses the Double-Stuff OREO method of pre-writing to get students to the next step, while leaving the full essay out so that you can easily check understanding. Use this as a journal writing instruction to prepare students for the STAAR 7th grade writing test. Opinion Reason 1 Example 1 Reason 2 Example 2 Opinion (restated)

A poetry mentor text lesson based on "The Writer's Block" by Asha Christensen. To be used at any point in your poetry unit or throughout the year. Provided in this download: Instructions for Lesson Mentor Text Close Worksheet to complete as a class Example of completed close worksheet

Use this graphic organizer to review chapters. Great for Literacy Centers, Literature Circles, Reading Logs, AR test prep, etc. See my other chapter summary products: Ribsy Devil's Arithmetic Hunger Games

Use this graphic organizer to summarize chapters. Great for Literacy Centers, Literature circles, Reading Logs, AR test prep, etc. See my other chapter summary organizers: Ribsy Maniac Magee Hunger Games

Use this simple summary sheet for students who are new to reading chapter books OR need support in the upper grades. I created it for the use of my SPED readers to prepare for AR tests.

Use this quick assessment at the end of your Commedia unit OR as a think-aloud to start your unit. Match stock characters to pop culture examples.

Encourage students to explore the inner workings of a story character OR their character in a play with this relevant and fun project. Students will use their own music service or Spotify Webplayer to browse music genres and pick 4 songs that represent their character. Suggest they think about their character's energy level, personality, preferences and then listen to music outside their own preferred style (browsing genres, etc) and pick songs that speak to the character and not themselves. Stu

There Their and They're - Zombie style

Use this reading log to gauge the close reading of your students on outside or AR books. A copy of my owl bookmark is one side with symbols the students can use as they read on their own. I also have my students use post-its in their AR books with these symbols, so they can just choose several to include on their log. Students use one log per AR book and are required to complete three logs per six weeks. Includes summary questions on side one. They choose five open-ended questions to answer on a

These are VERY simple mask templates I put together in publisher. They are not meant to be definitive, but a place to start.

Use this form to give a grade for a student's attendance of a play, instead of just marking them present. You can also have them add a summary of the play's actions and characters.

Use for in-class performances or for critiques of online pieces.