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Help students explore friendship, grief, character development, and theme with this engaging novel unit for A Taste of Blackberries by Doris Buchanan Smith! This printable novel study includes chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension activities, vocabulary, text evidence practice, character analysis, and reflection questions designed to help students deeply understand the novel while practicing essential reading skills. Perfect for: Upper elementary Middle school ELA Small groups Special ed

Help your middle school students explore identity, culture, and family history through meaningful research and writing. This engaging project guides students through researching the origin, meaning, and history of their name — while also providing trauma-informed alternatives and differentiated supports. Perfect for: • Middle School ELA • Identity & SEL units • Back to School • Cultural Awareness • SPED & Inclusion Classrooms ✨ What’s Included: ✔ Research Worksheet (First Name) ✔ Family I

🧠 Root Words Made Meaningful: Science & Social Studies 15 Weeks of Spiral Review + Final Review | Slides + Blooket LinksHelp students unlock academic vocabulary with this structured, easy-to-use root word slide set designed for Science and Social Studies—but flexible enough to use in any subject area! This resource follows a predictable 5-day routine that builds vocabulary through repeated exposure, content-based examples, and cumulative review—perfect for upper elementary, middle school

⭐ What’s Included✔ Student Author Study Questions (Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Thinking Questions) ✔ Full “About the Author” presentation on Rex Ogle (Google Slides or printable PDF) About the Author- Rex Ogle ✔ Easy-to-understand questions written in accessible language ✔ Scaffolded response frames to support ALL learners ✔ Options for differentiation already built in ✔ Great for warm-ups, station work, early finishers, or sub plans ✔ Works for SPED, Gen Ed, Title I, and small

Teach students the real history behind the “white elephant” concept with this engaging, student-friendly lesson that includes guided notes, visual slides, a printable quiz, AND a Google Forms quiz — perfect for junior high, upper elementary, and special education classrooms. This resource is low-prep, accessible, and flexible, making it easy to use during: cultural studies social studies ELA nonfiction units holiday activities substitute plans SPED & inclusion setting ⭐ Includes mult

Word Study Etymology Investigation | Vocabulary Research Activity | Middle School ELA Help students become word detectives with this engaging Word Study Etymology Investigation Activity! Students explore the meaning, pronunciation, and history of words they discover around the classroom using real dictionary and etymology resources. In this activity, students search for interesting words in books, posters, anchor charts, or classroom materials. They then research the word using trusted refer

Support all learners—especially SPED and struggling readers—with this 10-slide character slideshow paired with an 18-question end-of-book quiz. Each slide breaks down major characters using clear, accessible language to help students understand traits, roles, and relationships in The Chronicles of Narnia. The included Google Docs quiz is editable and checks comprehension using simple, student-friendly questions. Perfect for whole-group lessons, small-group reteaching, or independent review.