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Sometimes, students need a little extra time to think about their actions. Instead of simply having students sit around during detention, use the Lunch Detention Assignment Sheet to encourage students to think about their actions, the reason for those actions, and how they could make better decisions in the future.

This layered curriculum unit allows teachers to provide a variety of assessments related to The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen. Through this unit, students will be assessed on a variety of skills and tasks, in addition to being tested on their knowledge of the novel. Students are given several options in each layer, allowing students to choose activities that best suit their interests and talents. The document is easy to edit to change due dates and assignments.

Use the Shape Poems worksheet to fuel your students' creativity! Students follow the steps to create their very own shape poem, a poem written in the shape of the object of the poem. This activity is great for a substitute or to bring in fun on any day!

Teach and review Theme with this Graphic Organizer! Through this worksheet, students will identify several elements of a story that will lead them to potential themes. Students can use the center circle/square to write their ideas for the theme after answering the worksheet questions. This graphic organizer can be used with any story, long or short!

This layered curriculum unit allows teachers to provide a variety of assessments related the The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. Through this unit, students will be assessed on a variety of skills and tasks, in addition to being tested on their knowledge of the novel. Students are given several options in each layer, allowing students to choose activities that best suit their interests and talents. The document is easy to edit to change due dates and assignments.

The Character Facebook Profile is a fun activity for students that gets them engaged in character analysis. Students use details from the text to create a Facebook profile for their character. The sections can be edited to suit a variety of stories and characters.

The Special Education Accommodations Sheet allows teachers to easily keep track of students and their individual accommodations. The sheet is easy to edit for students names, classes, grades, and accommodations. The Quick Reference Sheet works well for substitute binders and emergency plan folders.

Bring the power (and fun!) of movies into the classroom! Use the Movie Analysis Worksheet to review story elements or assess student's knowledge. Choose any movie (edit the worksheet as needed) for students to watch as they fill out the sheet. This activity is great for a substitute or any of those many crazy, how can I possibly get anything done today, days!

The Student Coupon serves as a great reward system for students. Coupons can be edited with different rewards depending on the class and grade level. Students can earn a coupon for homework, coming prepared to class, good behavior, and much more! The Student Coupon is a cheap and easy way to motivate students!

Use this Interactive Notebook activity to teach and reinforce the Parts of Speech.

Encourage your students to visualize the story with this Illustrator Worksheet! Students can work individually or in groups to choose a scene they believe is important to the story. Drawing the scene will help the students remember the story later. When finished, you can use the collection of drawings as a review game--see if your students can arrange the images in order of the plot!

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is a great example of Dystopian literature. When teaching the novel, use this handout to give your students a reading schedule and an option for their final project.

The Word Map is a great way to teach vocabulary as students are asked to delve into a new word by considering the definition, synonyms, and part of speech, in addition to visualizing the word in a drawing and using the word in a sentence.

Have your students Hit the Target on character analysis! Using this chart, students can analyze several primary and secondary characters in any type of literature. Students are asked to use their text to identify each character's description, motives, and purpose in the story. Students can easily work individually or in groups on this activity!

Give students the option to read on their electronic device using this E-Reader Contract. Whether students are reading a class novel or reading on their own, students are taking responsibility for their electronic usage. Have parents sign, too, so you have documentation that the students are dedicated to using their technology to learn!

The Poetry Defined Handout reviews several basic elements of poetry, giving examples of each.

Using the Character Analysis Worksheet, students can easily note what a character thinks, says, and does, using quotes from the text, then use the right side of the worksheet to write what those quotes lead them to think about the character.

Are you struggling with students whose writing is barely legible? Give your students some penmanship paper. Students use the lines on the paper, taking their time to form each letter and word. With continued practice, you and your students will be amazed at their penmanship progress!

Facebook Student Survey by Ninja Kicks The Facebook Student Survey is a great way to collect information on your students at the beginning of the school year. The Facebook design engages students more than a typical table format. Fields are easily adapted to suit your classroom needs.