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This is a companion for Ghost, a novel by Jason Reynolds. Included are:► Silent read-around prereading activity► 24 high-level question discussion cards, with possible answer key, that cover ideas such as: character traits symbolism author's craft theme character motivations setting conflicts ► Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabulary -mood/atmosphere  Other Products You May Enjo

Included in this novel unit of The Last Kids On Earth: 50 discussion cards (questions from every chapter, before reading and after reading, high level questions and questions for every level reader)example/possible answers for discussion questionsThe Last Kids on Earth bookmarks10 Different Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover: -setting -sequence of events -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabula

3 games included:►prefix/suffix BINGO ►Suffix I Have Who Has ►Prefix I Have Who Has These three games will help students learn the meaning of 30 affixes (prefixes and suffixes are both included). Prefixes covered: un, pre, re, mis, en, super, inter, trans, fore, dis, non, anti, de, in, mid, over, semi, sub, and super. Suffixes covered: ment, ly, able, ful, er, est, en, ic, tion, less and ness. Helping students learn the meaning of these common prefixes and suffixes will help them tackle unkn

This is a complete fantasy unit to help you teach fantasy genre with your students. Lead your students as they read fantasy books in clubs with peers. Students will learn about: • Symbolism • fantasy setting • psychological setting • mood • theme • archetypes • vocabulary (greek/latin roots) • character internal and external struggles Included in this 65 page unit are:• 10 complete lesson plans • Prereading activity with student response sheet • 2 pages of pre-unit planning ideas • Unit outlin

This is a companion for Look Both Ways, a novel by Jason Reynolds. Included are:► Silent read-around prereading activity► 28 high-level question discussion cards, with possible answer key, that cover ideas such as: character traits symbolism author's craft theme character motivations setting conflicts ► Comprehension activities and worksheets that cover -setting -theme -character traits -writing long and strong about an idea -vocabulary -mood/atmosphere  Related Products⭐ Discussion Task Card

Three games for Greek and Latin roots: • I have, who has?• BINGO• ConcentrationAlso included is a study guide for 30 common Greek/Latin roots:  bio, aster, audi, photo, ped, centi, kilo, graph, dem, poly, therm, trans, zoo, cred, ology, inter, super, vert, phobia, anti, geo, auto, chron, quart, polis, bene, tri, luna, hydro and milli.   Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center

Help your students learn key poetry vocabulary and figurative language vocabulary by playing some fun games! Games included: I have, Who has?Board GameOrder ShuffleWord SearchThe entire product is visible in the preview so you know exactly what you are buying! Vocabulary that is reviewed: onomatopoeiaalliterationhyperbolepersonificationmetaphoridiomsimilerhyming coupletstanzalinefree versestanzarepetitionthemespeakerauthor's purposerhyme schemerhymemoodsymbolism

Students will sort and rank text evidence that supports a claim. Students will analyze to find the best evidence for a claim. Included in the resource: 2 passages- one nonfiction, one fiction/verse2 lesson plansSet of 3 claim cards and 9 evidence cards for each passage (in color and in black and white)A one page student resource sheet with analysis sentence startersRelated Products: Reading Review GamesTest Prep Vocabulary CardsTest Prep Genre Study Reading Unit6th grade reading test prep Jeop

There are 16 pages of vocabulary terms to help your students get ready for their ELA state test. These terms cover both literary and test taking vocabulary. There are 48 words in all. Some include: plot, climax, protagonist, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, generalization, mood, theme, text structure, claim, author's purpose, convey, evaluate, and explain.Use for a matching game, study guide or put on an O-ring for student self study. Entire product visible in the preview. Related Pr

Four fun games to help your students review reading and test taking vocabulary. Great for reviewing for the big state reading test or for an end of year review.Four games:BINGOGo FishI have, who has?Vocabulary matching, memory, concentrationSome of the vocabulary covered in the games: plot, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, generalization, idiom, onomatopoeia, mood, tone, theme, text structure, claim, author's purpose, convey, fact, opinion, point-of

Help your students learn the vocabulary and language of graphic novels in this fun, engaging, simple board game. Students will learn words such as gutter, panel, foreground, onomatopoeia and speech bubble (as well as others). A student study guide is included for reference until students master the vocabulary. Available in both color and black and white. Entire product visible in preview Related Products: Graphic Novel Reading Unit

Games and small group instruction ideas to help your students use robust vocabulary for describing character traits.  If you want to encourage your students to use more sophisticated character trait vocabulary, then this resource is for you. INCLUDED: •Character trait "I have, Who has?" •Character trait BINGO •Small group resources for RANKING synonyms of less sophisticated character traits •Order Up, a character trait vocabulary review •Sorting activity for distinguishing between TRAITS and E

This is a reference sheet with common types of analogies and examples of each type.   If you enjoy this freebie, please leave feedback.   Related Products ⭐ Prefix and Suffix Games (BINGO, I have who has) ⭐ Reading Review Games (for state reading test or end of year review) ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Order Up Self Checking Center ⭐ Greek and Latin Roots Games, BINGO, concentration, I have who has, study guide

Use highly engaging song lyrics and video to have students practice close reading and poetry analysis. At the same time, teach students four levels of Turn and Talk to help raise the level of their partner conversations. As students' conversations become higher quality, so will their analysis of literature. Teach students to do more than just bob their heads and agree with their partners. Partners will learn to question each other, ask for text evidence and grow ideas together. Included: 3 p

In two weeks, prepare your students to take the state reading test without giving up the reading workshop format. Included in this unit are ten lesson plans to study the genre of test taking using the workshop format (connect, teaching point, teach, engage, link, share). Also included are six anchor chart models, ideas for small groups and ideas for ending/celebrating the unit. Additionally, there are two different sets of letter cards included for a fun way to practice multiple choice questi

Test prep doesn't have to be boring! Play this fun test prep review game with your students to review the following before the big state reading test: text structureauthor's purposeparts of plotthemefigurative languagefact, opinion, generalization, synonym, antonym, homonymCheck out these related products that help make test prep FUN: 3rd and 4th grade jeopardy reviewELA test taking vocabulary cardsState Reading Test Vocabulary Board Game5th grade jeopardy reviewprefix and suffix games6th grade

Impostors is a new novel by the same author as the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld. This novel is a companion series, taking place in the same setting as the Uglies, but a decade later and with exciting new characters! This comprehensive novel study contains: 72 high level discussion cardsBookmarks to print on cardstockPrintables for concepts such as setting, mood, symbolism, vocabulary and themeActivity for character trait sortingActivity for sequencing events of the novelStudent resource shee

Your students will have fun getting ready for the big state reading test with this fun board game! Included are: A color and a black and white version of the board game and the vocab cardsCards with 69 reading and test taking vocabulary words (examples: personification, metaphor, compare and contrast, heading, idiom, metaphor, conflict, protagonist, setting, fact, opinion, author's craft, convey, diagram, argument, claim, genre, climax, falling action, central idea, chronological, 1st person po

Celebrate Frances Willard: Women's History & Social Reform Resource PackHonor the legacy of Frances Willard, a trailblazer in the women’s suffrage, temperance, and education reform movements. Perfect for Frances Willard Day on September 28th, this engaging resource can be used any time of year to enrich your social studies, ELA, or women’s history curriculum. This comprehensive, print-and-go packet includes: 📘 A one-page introductory passage on Frances Willard❓ Comprehension questions

These cards are perfect for conferring with students. They are also great for student book club discussions. Ask insightful comprehension questions about any book that generates discussion, even if you haven't read the book yourself! 52 discussion cards in all! 28 discussion cards designed to be used with any fiction novel. Plus, 8 cards for each of three specific genres: historical fiction, dystopian and fantasy. Use these cards to help keep book clubs on track. Give one card at a time for