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8th grade literature homeschool curricula
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning | Novel Study, 5th-8th Grades
The perfect novel study for the book “A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket”! Great for use in a literature circle or novel study group. Activities contain higher level thinking reading comprehension, vocabulary and extension activities. Complete answer key is included and can be printed for students with IEPs. About The BookThe Bad Beginning is an excellent book that can be used to hook students on reading. This is book one in a series of stories about the Baudela
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5th - 8th
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
ELA FULL YEAR READING & WRITING CURRICULUM W MAP LESSON PLANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Your ENTIRE ELA year is completely planned, prepped, sequenced, CCSS aligned, and ready to go! This curriculum is uniquely focused around the 4 major writing requirements with correlated reading materials: Argumentative | Informational | Literary Analysis / Narrative | Research. Each unit comprises a combination of high-interest digital and printable resources to maximize engagement and reduce repetition. NO PREP! NO PLANNING! 30% OFF!❤️ FREE! DOWNLOAD THE SCOPE/SEQUENCE, MAPS, AND LESSON PLAN
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6th - 8th
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Literary Analysis Essay Unit: High School Response to Literature (2023 Update)
Newly updated, this Literary Analysis Complete Unit provides EVERYTHING you need to successfully teach students the art of responding to literature via the Literary Analysis Essay. Starting at the very beginning, you'll find lessons explaining what Literary Analysis means, ready-to-use writing prompts, graphic organizers, literary analysis templates, thesis statement lessons & practice activities, mentor introduction, body, & conclusion paragraphs, common mistakes and how to avoid them,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
"The Most Dangerous Game" Short Story Unit
This "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, characterization, foreshadowing, theme, and more while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. *****
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
"The Scarlet Ibis" Short Story Unit
This "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, symbolism, and theme while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. ********************************************
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and Activities
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and ActivitiesThis GIANT unit includes everything you need to read, analyze, discuss, and evaluate student comprehension as you unravel Padraic Colum's adaptation of The Iliad and the Odyssey! Includes 165 pages of the following:*40 Chapter templates, one for each chapter, that each provide a place for key character details, student-generated chapter title, three key vocabulary words in with context, and study guide questions*4 Comprehension tes
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6th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Return to the Text Annotations
Hoping to improve your students' understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? Look no further than these Return-to-the-Text close reading annotations. These annotations provide students with a deep dive into the use of literary devices in carefully selected excerpts from the play, helping them to better understand the meaning and impact of Shakespeare's language. With six annotations covering key topics such as the prologue, love, imagery, sorrow, and regret, these resources are perfect for
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Complete Resource Catalog
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson A Novel Study WITH Digital Links
Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a wonderful story of survival, family, and perseverance. This 70-page novel study includes:★ open-ended questions for each chapter★ vocabulary lists ★ vocabulary worksheets★ quizzes★ theme analysis★ Possessive Personal Pronouns Activity★ Character Development Activity★ Internal/External Conflict Chart★ Cause And Effect Chart★ Title Analysis★Journal Essay Prompts★Plot Diagram With Essay★Character Analysis Essay★Mood Vs. Tone ★Venn Diagram With Essay★Setti
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6th - 12th
The Marrow Thieves Student Workbook & Answer Key
A 22 page document for students to complete a variety of different tasks as they read through the novel. **Perfect for in-class or online teaching!**This student workbook includes:-synopsis-general background on the novel's awards and importance-themes -symbols-important charactersStudents complete a range of different tasks and questions:-'short answer style' chapter questions ranging from direct answer to show proof of reading, and critical thinking style answers to address all levels of diffi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Sammy Keyes & the Hotel Thief Complete Novel Study Teaching Guide Vocab, Text ?+
This is a 65 page novel study to Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin van Draanen. Sammy Keys and the Hotel Thief is the first in a series of mysteries involving Sammy. Sammy is a middle school student that is smart and funny - and makes an arch-enemy on the first day of middle school. She also lives with her Grams in the senior highrise, but has to pretend that she doesn't. Sammy always ends up in the middle of things. My fifth and sixth graders have loved Sammy Keyes. These books a
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5th - 8th
Plot Review Pack with 4 Fairy Tales
Distance Learning Compatible! Review all Plot Elements from Exposition to Resolution with these familiar Fairy Tales! This 40-page Fairy Tale Plot review can be used in a variety of ways! Great for: Sub Plans Independent Packet work Group/Interactive Work Homeschool/Distance Learning (Can be differentiated for Elementary & Middle School students.) Includes: Teacher Directions 4 Fairy Tales: Hansel & Gretel Jack & the Beanstalk Sleeping Beauty Goldilocks & the
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3rd - 9th
Flowers for Algernon Pre-Reading Guide, Anticipation, Multiple Intelligence
This guide provides 10 pre-reading activities, offering an engaging and thoughtful entry into the story "Flowers for Algernon."Contents include:Multiple Intelligences SurveyMultiple Intelligences GraphMultiple Intelligence Name-Tag assignment"Flowers for Algernon" Pre-Reading QuickwriteSmart Test - "Count the F's"Inkblot Tests - Directions and Discussion QuestionsAnd now, BY POPULAR DEMAND, I've posted a Completely Paperless digital reader's notebook for "Flowers for Algernon" with all the best
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
Novel Study: Baseball in April
This is an eleven chapter book, however because each chapter can stand alone, I've created 4 worksheets per chapter which can also stand alone, one each for these activities: vocabulary, multiple choice question, written response, and literary elements. You can choose to read the entire book or just a few chapters. There is an answer key and a test attached to the end of the file. The first two worksheets for each chapter are designed for the average student and the last two worksheets will r
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5th - 8th
"Flowers for Algernon" Short Story Digital Notebook - PAPERLESS
If you teach the short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, you NEED this Paperless Digital Notebook that has EVERYTHING you need to teach the unit: Pre-Reading, Through the Text, Post-Reading, and Vocabulary Activities that are student-centered, engaging, and standards-based! This complete unit focused on characterization, motive, parallel episodes, and more. Plus, it provides relevant and intentional pre-reading activities to help students learn about their own intelligences and buil
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7th - 10th
Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer -Literary Analysis Essay Unit - Grade 8 - 12
Struggling to break down the literary analysis skill set for all learners? This student-friendly process makes a complex set of skills easier to teach. With 19 templates and numerous worksheets, handouts, and exercises, you can leave school at school instead of reinventing the wheel in your lesson plans! All materials are provided in both PDF and Google Slides, so in-person instruction can easily switch to remote. Use color coding and visuals to teach students how to analyze literary elements an
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8th - 11th
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By the Great Horn Spoon! Visual Novel Study w/ Comprehension Q & A Google
By using this Visual Novel Study Guide you will give your students the background knowledge they need to understand the novel By the Great Horn Spoon! and really make it come to life in a fascinating way!We have everything you need to teach By the Great Horn Spoon! with confidence. Our 290-slide Visual Novel Study brings the story to life through pictures, drawings, maps, captions, short explanations, and literary pointers. Your students will deepen their appreciation of By the Great Horn Spoon!
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4th - 8th
God's Smuggler Literary Guide
I was unable to find a literature guide when I taught this novel, so I wrote my own. These lessons went beautifully with great discussion and all of us appreciating the power of God as shown through Brother Andrew's story. This file contains a 6 week study with reading guides for each segment, which include vocabulary, comprehension questions, literary analysis questions, and personal application and thinking. It's set up as a Close Reading. The zip folder includes all the reading guides, comp
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6th - 9th
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ELA FULL YEAR READING & WRITING CURRICULUM W MAP LESSON PLANS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Your ENTIRE ELA year is completely planned, prepped, sequenced, CCSS aligned, and ready to go! This curriculum is uniquely focused around the 4 major writing requirements with correlated reading materials: Argumentative | Informational | Literary Analysis / Narrative | Research. Each unit comprises a combination of high-interest digital and printable resources to maximize engagement and reduce repetition. NO PREP! NO PLANNING! 20% OFF!❤️ FREE! DOWNLOAD THE SCOPE/SEQUENCE, MAPS, AND LESSON PLAN
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6th - 8th
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Choose Your Novel 101-pg unit for ANY novel-Distance Learning Independent Work
REVISED! 5th edition is now 152 pages! This bundled edition includes many new activities (such as Literary Genre Card Games) and significant revisions to format, graphics, and activities. It also includes several packets sold separately: Book Discussion Groups, Advertising Your Novel, Character Acrostics, and Literary Genre Card Games. This comprehensive literature unit is the perfect way to differentiate learning in a novel study! Students CHOOSE their own novels and participate in reading, di
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4th - 9th
Rhetorical Device Worksheet
This worksheet contains sixteen quotes from literature and famous speeches (and a couple of movies) that are examples of sixteen different rhetorical devices. The key is provided, so it can be used as a stand alone worksheet or, the worksheet is also provided in a bundle with my list of rhetorical devices and the two can be used together.
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8th - 10th
ELA SUPPLEMENTAL BUNDLE READING & WRITING CURRICULUM W LESSON PLANS 6-8TH
Middle School ELA Supplemental Bundle. This bundle supplements my FULL YEAR ELA CURRICULUM and was created for teachers who teach multiple grade levels. Full year curriculum described below. Your ENTIRE ELA year is completely planned, prepped, sequenced, CCSS aligned, and ready to go! This curriculum is uniquely focused around the 4 major writing requirements with correlated reading materials: Argumentative | Informational | Literary Analysis / Narrative | Research. Each unit comprises a combin
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6th - 8th
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The Iliad Graphic Novel Study Guide- Illustrated by Gareth Hinds
** Digital learning-friendly! Comes in a Word doc for ease of use with Google plus a PDF for use across platforms**This study guide is aimed at high school students who are reading the Gareth Hinds-illustrated The Illiad graphic novel. The guide is divided by book of the epic. There is a focus on plot understanding as well as on inference from the illustrations.Questions are open ended and some require multiple sentences. No multiple choice, true/false, or point values attached to questions. You
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8th - 12th
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The Bells - Edgar Allen Poe- Reading assignment handout
This handout is a reading assignment and/or assessment designed to have students use multiple levels of intelligence to answer questions. The poem, "The Bells" is provided along with a side-by-side column that includes interactive questions for the text.
I designed this assignment as practice preparation for an Alternative Reading Assessment to the state reading tests. It can either be used as an assessment or a stand alone assignment for a Edgar Allen Poe Unit or Poetry Unit.
The Bell
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8th - 12th
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