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This resource can be used as a final project after reading the book Refugee by Alan Gratz. They can create Google Slide decks or create boards with the information. I let my students pick out of the three characters.

Here are 12 Book Project Ideas that can be used individualy or as a bingo board.

Ready to print and post around the classroom or into a writing folder for reference.

Great for alternative book projects. This comic book strip has 6 boxes with 6 description boxes to describe the events. Ready to print. May be used digital.

Ready to print and cut missing work slips. There are 6 per page. These can also be sent digital.

A narrative writing checklist and rubric for writing a short story or narrative.

Ready to use PPT on Google Slides. Over 65 class discussion or assignment questions for the first half of the book Peak by Roland Smith. I use these are 4 corners questions and students select 1 to write a paragraph about. Part 2 coming soon!

Use this mind map to help students with their thinking. This is a great tool for writing or for teaching main idea and details. Use link in Doc to create a drawing. I have made it for you, all you have to do is create a copy and share with students.

Simple job application for middle grades with three recommendation spots.

Use this manipulative to review the elements of plot. Print on cardstock, cut the elements of plot, and have students practice. Laminate and place in baggies for future use.

Elements of Plot Academic Vocabulary. Previewing activity with interactive slides for practice.

Us this guided notes with any text to teach and practice the grade 6-8 standard RL.1.2. This resource has 5 graphic organizers: 1. Academic Vocabulary for the standard 2. Stop and consider the characters and plot 3. Writing an objective summary 4. Determining the theme based on summary 5. Application: detail to development of plot

To assist you in becoming a more active reader, use the following codes and symbols to mark your text while reading.

Print and keep handy to formatively assess your students.

Use for collaborative work. Laminate for multiple use.

Use this planning sheet to ensure all standards are taught at the right rigor and DOK level. Helps with having all the instructional planning all in one place. Great for instructional coaches to use with new and excelling teachers. This planning sheet is designed to help you with backwards planning in mind and using the Marzano questions as a guide to plan meaningful lessons.

Reading for understanding and retaining information. This resource can be used with any information or literature text. Tip: laminate and reuse as needed for you texts. Table card coming soon!

Use these for virtual classrooms or FTF stations. Choose from a variety of color choices or keep a simple look.

Use this for group collaboration digitally or with class groups.

Reading strategies all in 1 page. Use this to help students stop and think about the text they are reading. This can be used digitally or printed. It can be used with any informational text or literature text. This resource has 8 graphic organizers that cover all reading standards. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9. The goal is for students read the text and fill in the boxes as they read. Teachers should model and chunck a text prior to having students do this on their own.