Middle School Reading
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The One and Only Bob Novel Study Cards for Classroom & Distance Learning
This product includes 152 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The One and Only Bob, written by Katherine Applegate. This book is a delightful fictional story that is enjoyable and engaging. This nove...
Speak Pre-Reading Carousel Discussion
This carousel discussion is designed as a pre reading activity for the novel Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. The carousel discussion introduces students to themes and ideas that students will discover in the novel. This fun activity gets students out of their seats and interacting with peers. It is ...
American Reading Company IRLA - Student Passport for Reading Levels
This product includes:A 15 page student "passport" for journeying through American Reading Company's reading levels. The passport incudes multiple objectives within each color level, as well as a "packing list" to help guide students in selecting texts to read while working on the objectives for e...
Digital Citizenship - What is Fake News? | Distance Learning
Fake News is probably one of the most used and heard "buzz word" phrases in the last 25 years. Our students need to be aware of the growing problem of Fake News and the impact it has on our lives. The 42 slide file comes in both Google Slides and PowerPoint so there is no extra work converting files! These slides are ideal for computer labs, classrooms, classroom centers and distance learning situations! Designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School students.
The Black Pearl Cut & Paste Chapter Summaries + Quizzes + Writing
Each chapter is summarized in 4 key details that students have to organize in chronological orderEach chapter has a multiple choice quizEach chapter has a long response writing prompt (some chapters have 2 questions)Students will:* Read the book* Organize the chapter summaries in chronological order...
My Side of the Mountain - FUN Comprehension BUNDLE
Each chapter is summarized in 6 key detailsStudents will:* Read the book* Organize the chapter summaries in chronological order * You get the PDF version and the Google Slides VersionStudents will practice their summary skills, main idea skills, and chronological order skills while you're testing th...
Digital Is It Night or Day? Drag & Drop Chapter Summaries +Quizzes +Writing
Based on true events historical fiction for young adults. A breath taking must read in every classroom!This resource will help your students practice their summary skills, and improve their sense of chronology, while testing their understanding of the book.Keep your students engaged with these cute,...
Note-Taking Templates
These editable templates are great for students to take notes. Students can organize their thoughts during and after reading.
"Still I Rise" Poem Analysis & Writing Activity for High School
Want to engage students with poetry and writing & have no prep?These analyzing poetry analysis questions for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou & a writing prompt with rubric is what you need! Includes practice for analysis, embedding quotations, & personal creative writing, in one digital google slides mini-lesson. Perfect for high school or middle school students. Works well for in the classroom or virtual learning and can be digital or printable. Remember, April is National Poetry Month!
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St. Patrick's Day Literary Device Activity for grades 6-10
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your secondary classroom with this literary device activity. Students will identify and label literary devices within a St. Patrick's Day story and write some of their own sentences with literary devices. This two page activity focuses on alliteration, allusion, person...
Long Way Down Time Tracking Bookmark FREE
This free bookmark for Jason Reynold's novel Long Way Down is designed to help students track the time that Will spends in the elevator. When the elevator stops at each floor, students will write down the time. After finishing the novel, students can use the bookmark as reference for discussions or ...
Tuck Everlasting Novel Study
Are you looking for a novel study that goes beyond the traditional question and answer format? This novel study is divided into nine sections which also includes a pre-reading section and a section for culminating activities (see the preview). This project focusses on a critical and creative thinkin...
Is It Night Or Day Cut & Paste Chapter Summaries +Quizzes +Writing
Based on true events historical fiction for young adults. A breath taking 'must read' in every classroom!This resource will help your students sharpen their summary skills, and improve their sense of chronology, while testing their understanding of the book.Keep your students engaged with these cute...