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Middle school critical thinking literature resources for Easel Activities
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Wonder R.J. Palacio Novel Study Link for Google Slides™ Distance Learning
Wonder by R. J. Palacio Novel Study PDF for Print and Go Google Slides™ Link for Google Classrooms and Digital or Distance Learning. Link for Google Slides Provided within Powerpoint. **TPT Digital Activities Option is also included for distance learning. You will have access to the TPT Digital Activity from this product page once the purchase has been made**This novel study includes everything you need to read the book Wonder with your class!What's Included:Pre-reading Writing ActivityStudent
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4th - 6th
The City of Ember Novel Study - Reading Comprehension Questions and Activities
This 250+ page The City of Ember Unit contains a complete novel study with detailed City of Ember questions, answer keys, vocabulary, City of Ember activities, story element analysis, and engaging projects. To aid reading comprehension, a variety of City of Ember graphic organizers are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, foldable activities, templates, and rubrics!Save time planning with these easy to implem
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4th - 7th
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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Holes Novel Study Unit - Holes Comprehension Questions - Chapter Activities
This Holes Novel Study Unit contains 300+ pages of chapter questions and activities for Holes by Louis Sachar. A complete Holes Unit is included - graphic organizers, movie worksheet, comprehension questions, Holes characters activities, STEM Challenges, and fun final projects.Save time lesson planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resources. The wide variety of activities focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. They have been sign
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Amy's Custom Bundle
Summer Fun Six Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School Students
Summer Fun for Middle School!This packet of six activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! The first logic puzzle is Coaster Craziness, in which users solve for which roller coaster is h
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
The Hunger Games Novel Study Unit - Activities - Questions - Projects Vocabulary
This comprehensive 150+ page The Hunger Games Unit contains a complete novel study with detailed Hunger Games questions, answer keys, vocabulary, Hunger Games activities, story element analysis, and engaging projects. A variety of Hunger Games graphic organizers are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information sheets, detailed instructions, foldable activities, templates, and rubrics!Save time planning with these easy to implement NO PREP resource
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6th - 8th
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Hatchet Novel Study - Activities - Study Questions - Final Projects - Vocabulary
This Hatchet Novel Study Unit contains 300+ pages with a complete unit plan for Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Hatchet lesson plans, Hatchet vocabulary activities, final projects, Hatchet writing activities, and a full set of Hatchet chapter questions are included. These Hatchet novel study questions and Hatchet worksheets include detailed reading response activities that aid reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Amy's Custom Bundle
Wonder Novel Study Unit - Reading Comprehension Questions - Wonder Activities
This Wonder Novel Study Unit package contains a comprehensive novel study on Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This package contains over 100 pages of Wonder activities and projects, including Wonder questions, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, and worksheets. This literature guide requires very little teacher prep – simply print and teach!A comprehensive and in-depth novel study for an incredible book. A favorite with both students and teachers, this novel makes for an excellent read aloud, but
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3rd - 6th
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit - Questions - Activities - Projects
This 130 page Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study Unit contains a complete unit plan for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell, It is perfect for an Island of the Blue Dolphins Interactive Notebook. It contains Island of the Blue Dolphins questions and activities.Perfect for partner work, small group, or independent study these reading strategy based literacy activities are classroom tested and include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and
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4th - 7th
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The Giver Novel Study - Comprehension Questions - Activities - Final Projects
The Giver Novel Study Package contains a complete 115 page novel study on The Giver by Lois Lowry. Everything you need to teach a complete The Giver unit is included. Detailed Giver questions, answer keys, Giver activities, vocabulary words, character analysis, and engaging Giver final projects are all included in this Giver literature guide. A variety of graphic organizers and Giver worksheets are also included. All activities are classroom tested and include creative handouts, information shee
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5th - 8th
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Point of View Task Cards - Advanced Set 2 Print & Digital Google Apps & Easel!
Use these 32 task cards to help your student identify first person, third person – limited, and third-person - omniscient points of view. Each card includes a short, fictional passage and the three multiple-choice options.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print5 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonGreat for 5th, 6th, or 7th grade!CHECK OUT THE
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5th - 7th
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Hatchet Novel Study: Digital + Printable Book Unit: activities & quizzes
Are you tired of pulling resources from many sources? This comprehensive Hatchet Digital + Printable Novel Study includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts, skill practice, and language arts lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards (CCSS) for grades 5–7.Check out all three versions of the Hatchet Book Unit to determine which best fits your teaching needs and style.Version #1: Hatchet [Gary Paulsen] Google Digital + Boom Learning + Printable Book
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5th - 7th
Also included in: 6th Grade Novel Study Bundle
The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr
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7th - 10th
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Scavenger Hunts around the school and in nature printable - Classroom & Outdoor
This is a collection of 18 fun and educational scavenger hunts. Scavenger hunts are a motivating way for kids to explore a subject or medium. They can be done individually or in small groups. These scavenger hunts are perfect for:Fast finishersBuilt in classroom movement Brain breaksAlternative to screen timeFun family homeworkClass rewardFun Friday activityEnd of the Year funSub folder fillerEnjoying a sunny dayThis product includes the following scavenger hunts (please see the free preview f
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3rd - 6th
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The Outsiders Novel Study Unit - Questions - Outsiders Projects Activities Tests
The Outsiders Novel Study Unit contains 250+ pages with a complete unit plan for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Perfect for an Outsiders Interactive Notebook, these Outsiders activities include chapter by chapter questions, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A full set of Outsiders questions are included, which focus on reading comprehension and encourage students to think critically and engage with text. Detailed answer keys are also included.✅Be sure to
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6th - 8th
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Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Digital Escape Room
Practicing addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators takes on a new level of excitement in this online breakout game. Escape the arcade is a great alternative to adding & subtracting fractions worksheets and activities. Instead of winning prizes at the arcade, your students need to earn tickets to get a key to escape the arcade! This activity can be completed either in class or online for distance learning. There are no clues to hide, and the entire process is automated
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4th - 6th
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Book Club Complete Guide for Upper Elementary/Middle School
Book clubs are the perfect way to get your readers reading! Your students will love the choice and autonomy of book clubs. You will LOVE the self-direction, motivation, and authentic reading, writing, and responding to literature that book clubs will bring to your classroom! This resource can be printed or used digitally in Google Classroom or the learning management system of your choice that supports Google Slides. Click on the link included in the resource to gain access to the Google Slides
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Reading BUNDLE | Digital and Printable
Reading Comprehension Questions for Any Book Task Cards plus Google Digital
LIT SPARKS: These 65 reading response question cards (print or digital) for literature will help your students engage in meaningful and insightful discussions about the books they are reading. The cards address setting, characters, plot, theme, author's purpose, mood, tone and more. Students will need to use reading strategies such as inference, summarizing, comparing and contrasting etc. to dig deeper into the text.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:65 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecord
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3rd - 6th
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study Unit - Projects - Activities
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Novel Study contains 120 pages of everything you need to teach a complete The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe unit or Narnia unit. Detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, story element analysis, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and engaging projects are all included in this resource package. All activities included in this The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe literature guide are classroom tested and includ
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3rd - 6th
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief Novel Study Activities
Capture the excitement of Greek mythology and improve comprehension. For each chapter of The Lightning Thief, kids meet a mythological character, summarize, tackle questions, and explore vocabulary. The Percy Jackson novel study also includes pre-reading background information on the Olympians, activities, related stories, and answers. Now you can elevate your unit from ho-hum to fantastic! Engagement is at an all-time high as your students journey to the realm of gods and heroes.This novel stud
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4th - 6th
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Plot Elements Task Cards Quiz & Passages Elements of Plot Story Plot Activities
Are your students in need of repeat practice when it comes to plot elements? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.These 20 plot elements task cards with text-dependent reading comprehension questions are the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of short well-known Fiction stories will help engage your students as they practice answering multiple-choice and constructed response questions.Great for middle school stu
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5th - 8th
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Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math
Can your students solve problems in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in order to recover stolen diamonds? Students will race through a train station following clues, plotting points, solving word problems, as they go undercover to recover the goods stolen in a diamond heist. This online breakout is based on 6th grade math standards. They'll need to be quick reflecting points across the x-axis, finding the distance a point lies from the y-axis, finding the distance between points, and p
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5th - 7th
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Activities - Projects - Comprehension Questions
Bridge to Terabithia Novel Study Unit with Activities and Projects - a complete unit plan for Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson with reading comprehension questions, activities, and projects. Perfect for a Bridge to Terabithia Interactive Notebook, these literacy activities are classroom tested and include reading strategy based chapter by chapter questions for text analysis and responding to literature, interactive class activities, graphic organizers, and printable assignments. A ful
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Amy's Custom Bundle
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