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Many characters are introduced in chapter one of The Outsiders. I know my students especially confuse the similar sounding characters of Darry and Dally. This during/post reading activity helps students to organize the many characters introduced in chapter 1. Students will go back into the text to match the descriptions with the appropriate characters. File includes answer key and is ready to print or post on Google Classroom. ⭐ NEW: Interactive Drag-and-Drop Version AvailableThis best

Comprehensive Assessment Pack for Theo of GoldenThis 74 page Google Doc provides a complete set of ready-to-use assessments designed to evaluate comprehension, analysis, vocabulary, and literary understanding throughout this beautiful novel about the art of living! Fully editable, this is perfect for teachers who want strong, structured evaluation tools.  What’s Included:12 Chapter-grouped comprehension assessmentsVocabulary listsShort-answer literary analysis questionsHigher-order thinking pro

The Outsiders Activity Bundle Editable Google Docs & Slides Characterization, Poetry, Review Game & OrigamiThis engaging, student-centered bundle provides everything you need to introduce key characters, analyze theme and symbolism, and review the novel in a meaningful and interactive way. Designed for use with Google Apps, every activity is fully editable so you can easily customize to fit your classroom and students' needs. This bundle combines hands-on, visual, analytical, and game-based lear

This Animal Farm Literary Analysis Activities Bundle includes engaging, no-prep Google Slides activities that help students analyze characters, themes, symbolism, and author’s purpose. This Bundle guides your students in critical thinking through key chapters in Animal Farm. Each no prep product uses fully editable Google Apps to appropriately scaffold the concepts from the book so that your students will interpret this allegory for themselves! Classroom tested and highly engaging! This bund

Tired of sending your students to the internet to learn about the Saints? These packets contain multi-paragraph biographies for 50 Catholic Saints. Packet 1 contains 25 female Saint biographies, and packet 2 contains 25 male Saint biographies. Each packet also contains a graphic organizer to help students take notes on five of the Saints they researched. This is ideal for young ladies and gentlemen who are discerning which Saint's name to pick for their Confirmation. It would also work well fo

Master the Writing from Sources Argument Essay: NYS English Regents Prep Google Slide Deck Topic: Participation Trophies (January 2023 Regents Prompt)Classroom tested, I created this Google slides presentation to review for the Task 2 Writing from Sources essay with my students. This lesson resulted in powerful 30 minute discussion with my students. They had to think critically about the choices on the screen as they were guided through the major components of this essay. It was especially he

Looking for a funny, engaging short story lesson that actually gets middle school students to think deeply while they read?This ready-to-use resource pairs a high-interest short story ("Thirteen and a Half") with built-in active reading strategies that keep students focused, thinking, and interacting with the text from beginning to end. Perfect for grades 6–8, this lesson is designed to help students move beyond passive reading and into meaningful analysis, reflection, and connection. What’

This no prep Google Doc activity prompts students to think critically about four passages from chapter 5 of Animal Farm. Students will highlight specific colors within each passage to indicate their understanding of symbol, allegory, propaganda techniques, and developing themes and central ideas. This activity scaffolds the practice of annotating and assists students who may struggle with annotating thoughtfully. Post this resource to your Google Classroom and get ready for your students to

This activity fosters critical thinking about chapter 7 of George Orwell's Animal Farm. Once students learn from this brief article about the Soviet Show Trials, the events at the end of chapter 7 should make much more sense. Students will demonstrate their ability to think critically and make connections by responding to the a writing prompt that follows the article. This Google doc is ready to print or post to your Google Classroom. Or Save money and get this activity within my Animal Fa

Many characters are introduced in chapter one of The Outsiders. I know my students especially confuse the similar sounding characters of Darry and Dally. This during/post reading activity helps students to organize the many characters introduced in chapter 1. Students will go back into the text to match the descriptions with the appropriate characters. They will "drag and drop" the character descriptions to match the appropriate characters. Students will sort through the characterization of a

This activity asks students to analyze four characterization methods used in Richard Matheson's "Button, Button." Students will read notes about each method, analyze quotes, and determine what method is used in each quote. Students will also "drag and drop" answers to comprehension questions about what each method reveals. Perfect for post reading and close reading activities! This no prep activity is ideal for whole class discussion or independent practice. These Google Slides are ready to

The trials of "The Scottsboro Boys" inspired Harper Lee to write her masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. This fill in the blank activity is designed to guide students in note taking while watching a 15 minute YouTube video about the Scottsboro Trials entitled, "Wrongfully Accused 3312: The Scottsboro Boys." Because of the serious nature of this topic, I did not want my students to learn about this case through Edpuzzle. I designed this activity, so that I could pause the video at appropriate

Tired of sending your students to the internet to learn about the Saints? This 18 page pdf contains multi-paragraph biographies for 25 Catholic Female Saints. It also contains a graphic organizer to help students take notes on five Saints within the packet. Ideal for young ladies who are discerning which Saint's names to pick for their Confirmation. Also works well for All Saints Day assignments. St. Mary Magdalene St. Therese Lisueux St. Teresa of Calcutta St. Catherine of Sienna St. Clare

Tired of sending your students to the internet to learn about the Saints? This 20 page pdf contains multi-paragraph biographies for 25 male Catholic Saints. It also contains a graphic organizer to help students take notes on five Saints within the packet. Ideal for young men who are discerning which Saint's name to pick for their Confirmation. Also works well as an All Saints Day assignment. St. Peter St. Joseph St. Francis of Assisi St. Anthony of Padua St. Martin de Porres St. Dominic St. Ig

Whether you call it a fortune teller, cookie cutter, or cootie catcher, have fun with origami and this engaging review of the characters! The Outsiders chapter 1 has many characters introduced. This can be overwhelming and confusing for students. This post reading activity will help students to review chapter 1 of The Outsiders where all of the greasers are introduced. Step by step written instructions are provided, along with video instructions too. Save money with the full Outsiders Act

What are the Gospels? Who wrote the Gospels? Who were Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? This reading comprehension article provides biographical information about each Gospel writer and discusses similarities and differences among the four Gospels. Includes a small writing prompt and fifteen multiple choice questions to assess student comprehension. This Google Doc is editable and ready to print or post to your Google Classroom. Ideal for upper elementary reading levels, Catholic School, Sunday

Understanding the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" is critical for students to get the most out of Johnny's immortal words at the end of chapter nine: "Stay Gold." These guided reading questions are intended to generate deeper thinking about the poem and thoughtful discourse among classmates. Students will respond to ten guided reading questions (multiple choice and free response). This Google Doc is ready to print or upload to your Google Classroom. Great for pre, during, or post reading act

Product 1: Many characters are introduced in chapter one of The Outsiders. I know my students especially confuse the similar sounding characters of Darry and Dally. This during/post reading activity helps students to organize the many characters introduced in chapter 1. Students will go back into the text to match the descriptions with the appropriate characters. File includes answer key and is ready to print or post on Google Classroom. Product 2: Whether you call it a fortune teller, cookie c

This upper elementary article gives an overview of the role of the apostles in Christianity. A separate paragraph is dedicated to each apostle where students will read facts about their lives. A multiple choice comprehension quiz is included after the article and an answer key. Can be used for a whole class read aloud, stations or independent work. Ideal for Sunday School, Religious Education, CCD, or Catholic School classes.

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view… until you climb into their skin and walk around in it.” Atticus Finch This assignment helps students to take the themes of perspective from chapter 3 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and transfer them to their own lives. Specifically, students will gain perspective regarding a fellow classmate through interviews. First they'll answer ice breaker questions, and then they'll move on to empathy questi