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8th grade literature resources for Microsoft Publisher
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Literature Circle Bookmarks
Use these bookmarks to help your students remember their role during literacy circles! Print them on cardstock and laminate! I have the students complete a role, and then trade bookmarks so they have new job each week!
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4th - 8th
The Gold Cadillac by Mildred D. Taylor--Complex Text Novel Unit
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Gold Cadillac takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1950 and follows a family's unforgettable trip to MIssisippi. This book folllows similar themes as many of Mildred D. Taylor's highly acclaimed novels. She has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding rac
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4th - 8th
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Figurative Language Packet (Hyperbole, Idioms, Metaphors, and Similes)
This packet includes a cover page, plus four more pages with definitions, examples, and explanations of four types of figurative language (hyperbole, idioms, metaphors, and similes). Included on each page are questions of varying difficulty to test student understanding of each figurative language type.
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3rd - 8th
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Main Idea; Literary Text; Modified for Special Ed
This worksheet is modified from the middle school reading curriculum. Students are asked to read the short paragraph and circle from a field of two which is the main idea. This enhances test-taking skills for students.
For alternate ideas, have students use highlighters to highlight key words that help them identify the main idea.
This is excellent for special education students who require an alternate or modified curriculum. It is also an excellent worksheet for general education students i
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1st - 9th
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Point of View Poster
This poster is a great tool to use when teaching students the difference between first person and third person point of view. It gives the meanings of each along with clue words that can be found while reading a text to determine the point of view. The file is a Microsoft Publisher file and will open in that program. It will print on three pages and it will need to be put together after printing. Laminate for extra durability.
Grades:
1st - 8th
Song of the Trees--Complex Text Novel Unit by Mildred D. Taylor
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. The Song of the Trees is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1930's Mississippi. Its author Mildred D. Taylor has long been recognized as one of the most distinguished authors of historical fiction. This book reveals themes and issues regarding race that every child of every background should reflect upon. This book
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4th - 10th
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Middle or High School English Syllabus
This is a very complete high school English syllabus that could be easily adapted for any grade level and other disciplines as well. It includes standards covered, discipline and attendance expectations, late work and other relevant policies, a teacher letter to parents, and a back sheet for students to give contact info and information about their access to technology. It includes references to a system for rewarding good behavior using a personalized classroom currency, templates for which can
Grades:
6th - 12th
Chevron Dewey Decimal Labels
These 6x6 labels will brighten any library. Each section is designed with a different color chevron background and images that coordinate with each section of the Dewey Decimal System.
Also check out the matching A-Z Biography, Fiction and Non Fiction Labels.
Must have Microsoft Publisher to open. The document is editable for you own custom needs.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Red Carpet Genre Posters
The perfect addition to any Red Carpet or Hollywood Themed Classroom! This Reading Genre Poster Set includes 10 genres: autobiography, biography, non-fiction, poetry, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, and folktale. Each poster measures 8.5 x 11, perfect for printing, laminating, framing, etc. and can fit together in a precious reading nook. Color scheme includes red, black, and white, which complements the red carpet theme quite nicely, and all posters
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K - 8th
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Music of Dolphins Novel Study
This includes a list of discussion questions as well as a test and key for The Music of Dolphins. Enjoy!
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Medusa Story Packet
Used as part of a unit on Greek mythology. Includes the story of the gorgon Medusa alongside Common Core aligned questions. Question focuses are labeled, and require students to access prior knowledge, make connections to their experiences, cite text evidence, and write a summary.
Story is an edited version of the one found here: http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/myths/medusa.htm
Feel free to edit and use as you like! Created for my 6th grade ELA class, but would work for an
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6th - 8th
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"The Raven" Poetic Devices
This packet includes the full text of "The Raven," a poetic devices worksheet and answer sheet, and a color-coded annotated example of each poetic device within the poem. No more skimming for hours and searching the internet for examples! All in one place, editable, and ready to go!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Book Club Permission Slips
These book club or library club permission slips are a great way to keep track of club membership. It is also a good way to protect yourself from any liability issues, so I recommend keeping the signed forms in a file drawer. This looks best in color, but black and white is just as effective.
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K - 12th
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Kindergarten-8th Grade DRA2 Book List
This product is a K-8 book lists based off of DRA2 levels. They can be customized by adding your local library information. Great handouts to parents at the begining of the year, at conferencse, or for summer reading lists. With these lists, parents and students will know what books are at their specific reading levels. Great for teachers wanting to check student growth between testing periods.
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K - 8th, Staff
Bulletin Board Favorite Book Interview Home-school connection!
Great template to copy for each student and have them take home to interview a relative and ask them what their favorite book was.
You can modify for your own grade! I left that part blank. Depending on grade level, you can have students write the responses or the relative.
The blank box is for the student to draw or send in a picture of the relative they interviewed. You could get creative and once you have the list of books that the relatives read as a student-- print and display them on the
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PreK - 8th
Allusions in Songs
This product teaches students how to identify allusions through song lyrics, catering to musical or rhythmic learners. They will learn about five different types of allusions through examples. An easy-to-follow worksheet allows students to analyze five different song lyrics for allusions. This activity can be done independently or in groups. It also works great as a stations activity, gallery walk, or jigsaw! Students will love listening to contemporary songs while interpreting allusions. After
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6th - 12th
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Book Report Mobile
This is a great, and fun, activity for students to do when they complete a book. This mobile encourages students to pull out the most important events, setting, and other aspects of the text. Enjoy!
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Grades:
K - 8th
Shakespear Poster- "What's in a name?"
Printable poster of the Shakespear quote "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet." Microsoft Publisher Document. This is a great quote to have on your wall year round or during your Shakespear unit. It can stimulate discussion because it brings to light the idea that words only ascribe the meaning that we give to them.
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Finding the Theme Posters
These posters describe the 5 steps to finding the theme of a story and use an example to show them:
-Listing topics
-Pick a topic
-What does the author believe about this topic?
-Edit sentence
-Final theme
They are editable for your use.
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6th - 10th
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Plot Diagram
Simple plot diagram for discussing story and plot with language arts lessons.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Mexican American Folktales Book Project
This is a great product to accompany the book Retold Mexican American Folktales. I use this booklet with my EBs to guide them through the book in an interactive way.
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6th - 12th
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Narrative Planning Plot Chart
I created and printed this plot chart onto 11 by 17 paper for my class this year in order to help them plan their narrative stories before writing. It worked wonders!
Each step on the plot chart has clear instructions for each part of the story. (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution)
I let my students write notes of their plans all over these and their stories have stayed right on track once they began writing!
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3rd - 8th
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Dear Zoo Resources
character colouring sheets
Zoo animal adjectives posters
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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