$5 - $10 English Language Arts Literature Circles

This Goldilocks thematic unit incorporates literacy learning, math skills and dramatic play.

Printable “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” story book Black/White so children can color the illustrations and take the book home

Pocket chart word cards from the story

Character development activities (focusing on the emotions of the characters)

Apology letter from Goldilocks to the bears

“Big and Small” easy reader book, focusing on size

Sorting bears by size and color

“Whose is it?” activity focusing on small, medium and large

Counting, number recognition and basic subtraction

Printable gameboard to reinforce counting skills

Memory game

“Bears” banner

Printable bear mask (in color or black/white)

Dramatic play placemats

Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
• Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
• Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
• Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!

Studying The Book Thief? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 10 vocabulary lists and 10 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the classic fairy tale book by Beatrix Potter (book not included).

This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

54 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2024)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with carrot- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Peter Vs Mr. McGregor

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Interactive Journal Entry : Three topics to reflect. Cut & paste into your comp journal

25. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

26. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

27. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

28. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences. (NEW 2024)

29. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

30. Word Search page (20 words)

31. Word Scramble page (10 words)

32. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

33. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

34. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

35. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

36. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

37. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

38. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

39. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

40. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

41. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

42. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

43. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

44. Acrostic Poem : GARDEN

45. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From SCARECROW (NEW 2024)

46. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

47. Math : 12 simple addition problems

48. * * * Math : answer sheet

49. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

50. * * * Math : answer sheet

51. Label a RABBIT : 7 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

52. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book

53. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction

54. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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Accountable Talk Sentence Starter Stems, Discussion Starters, Academic Language

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Accountable Talk Bundle
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Accountable Talk Sentence Starter Stems are tools that students can use to respectfully get themselves into conversations and to draw other people into the conversation. They provide students a framework to agree or disagree with others, ask questions of each other, share an opinion, and paraphrase the discussion or a specific point. The talking stems are language tools that can be used to build productive academic discussions in your classroom. Teachers can use these Accountable Talk Stems can be used to prompt students to join classroom conversations by using the same stems. It helps students better communicate and learn using academic language to express concepts and thinking. This resource provides students with access to five different option speech starters for each category.

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

☆ Accountable Talk / Discussion Starters

☆ PDF File

☆ Color and B&W

☆ Excellent for ALL grades and Subject Areas!

☆ There are 5 strips for each category. 5 X 14 = 70 different Rectangular Stem Strips in total!

This resource includes:

------ 70 COLORED Rectangular Accountable Talk Sentence Stem Strips

(14 categories X 5 sentence strips = 70 Rectangular Stem Strips in Total!)

------ 70 B&W Rectangular Accountable Talk Sentence Stem Strips

(14 categories X 5 sentence strips = 70 Rectangular Stem Strips in Total!)

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These Accountable Talk Sentence Stem Strips feature the following Accountable Talk categories in both COLOR and B&W:

1. Invite Others to Discuss

2. Introduce Evidence

3. Summarize

4. Disagree

5. Agree

6. Comment

7. Build On

8. Clarify

9. Predict

10. Infer

11. Question

12. Visualize

13. Connection

14. Analyze

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Other Accountable Talk resources you might be interested in:

▶️ Introduction to Accountable Talk PowerPoint Packet

▶️ Accountable Talk Discussion Trackers (Data Collection)

▶️ Accountable Talk Discussion Note-Catcher Worksheets

▶️ Accountable Talk Discussion Starters, Desk Tags, Rubric

▶️ Accountable Talk Reflection Sheets

▶️ Accountable Talk Speech Bubbles

▶️ Accountable Talk Posters

▶️ Reading Strategies Bookmarks

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Capture the spirit of Thanksgiving as you immerse your students in enjoyable learning endeavors with this Thanksgiving Bundle which includes writing activities, graphic organizers, diagrams, class books, number sense, and lots of motivating hands-on activities for literacy and math. Enjoy huge savings! This product offers lots of differentiation as students show off what they know in literacy and math.

This bundle will have students exploring the following:

• All About Turkeys Writing Activities Graphic Organizers: Further enhance learning with engaging writing-focused resources.
• Turkeys Ten Frame Match: Expand number comprehension through dynamic ten-frame exercises.
• Two-Letter Turkey Match Bingo: Make learning enjoyable with a captivating bingo game centered on two-letter turkeys.
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Where is the present? This Christmas sight word game is great for students who are practicing sight word recognition and beginning reading skills. This game can be used in a pocket chart or on a table top for an early education classroom.

What is Included:

• Sight word cards for the all 200 sight words.
• Present cards for hiding

The cards are available in two formats, 6 to a page and 4 to a page to accommodate different sized pocket charts.

Ways to Use:

• small group game
• whole class game
• circle time game
• student led literacy center
• one on one instruction to target specific sight words for struggling students

How to Play:

Where's the Present is a game for centers or whole group instruction where a present is hidden behind a Christmas tree. A poem is chanted where the student(s) must say the sight word they think the present is behind. Once guessed, the sight word is removed. If the present is behind the Christmas tree, then the present must be hidden again to play further. If the present is not behind the Christmas tree, then the poem is chanted again with a new sight word.

Spend less time preparing for class for your Toddler to Kindergarteners with this huge variety of Center Ideas, worksheets, crafts, card games and finger cards with sight words. This product will provide hours of learning and fine motor practice on a budget! Enjoy!

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The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson Novel Study

This set includes comprehension quizzes for every 2 chapters, vocabulary study of challenging words, and a reading metacognition log for during reading activities.

This is a simple to use, print and go, novel study. Students can work independently or with guidance to complete this novel.

This is a perfect novel for the sports fans in your room, to introduce Black History Month, or to tie into a baseball unit.

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This bundle is an awesome compilation of my best-selling Kindergarten Assessment products that follow the Common Core State Standards. It includes both ELA and math assessments and is the perfect bundle for assessing students throughout the year. This bundle includes assessments for Uppercase, Lowercase, Sound Identification, Rhyming and Syllables, Dolch Sight Words, Writing, Counting & Cardinality, and Counting Objects 0-20.

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Reader's Theater is a fun ways for students to practice reading aloud with fluency and expression. They also get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience without the stress of memorizing lines.

This product includes 7 different reader's theater scripts is a book companion to help your students enjoy the picture books even more!

The Night Before Summer Vacation

In the style of Clement Moore’s familiar Christmas poem, this story tells of a family’s last-minute preparations for summer vacation.

There are roles for three students.

Big Shark, Little Shark

Big Shark has big teeth, Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast, Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry. Will they find a tasty snack?

This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts.

I Don't Want to Be Big

Little Frog does not want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best.

This reader’s theater is 3 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Pig.

I Don’t Want to Be a Frog

A frog that yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Wolf.

The Night Before Class Picture Day

It's the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment when they say, “Cheese?”

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for three students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages. The other two versions have roles for four students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages.

Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks

When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them up. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.

This reader’s theater is 4 ½ pages long. There are two versions included; one version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students.

There's Nothing to Do! Bonus File

This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is two version included in this reader's theater. The first version is for three students - Child, Adult, and Other Animals. The other version is for 7 students - Child, Adult, Rabbit, Girl Frog, Cat, Owl and Pig.

Novel Study for Any Novel (Independent or Small Group Novel Study)

For Grades 6 to 9

Aprox. 8 weeks teaching duration.

Google Slides, PDF, Editable MS Word

No Prep

Includes:

Reading comprehension questions

Several writing assignments

Analysis of character, mood, setting, literary devices

Graphic organizers

Student self assessment

Grading Rubric

Master the Art of Mystery with "The Landlady" - A Complete Week-Long ELA Unit

This complete 5 day ELA unit on "The Landlady," expertly is designed for middle school teachers. Whether you're wrapping up the year, setting up engaging sub plans, or looking for a dynamic mini-unit, this resource offers everything you need to bring this thrilling text to life in your classroom.

What’s Included in This Resource?

• Text: PDF version of the text "The Landlady."
• Engaging Slides: 22 beautifully designed slides that provide a visual and textual roadmap for each day’s activities, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
• Socratic Seminar Preparation: Detailed guidelines and procedures for conducting a Socratic seminar, complete with evidence writing tips to help students articulate their thoughts clearly and convincingly.
• Choice Board Activities: A variety of creative and analytical projects including a comic strip, an alternate ending, newspaper article creation, and designing a literary brochure, allowing students to explore the text from multiple angles.
• Essay Questions: Rigorous argumentative, informational, and correspondence essay prompts that challenge students to dive deeper into the themes and characters of the story.
• Film vs. Text Analysis: A Venn diagram activity to compare and contrast "The Landlady" film adaptation with Dahl’s original text, encouraging critical thinking and media literacy.
• Teacher's Guide: Step-by-step instructions to ensure you can easily implement the activities, regardless of any previous familiarity with the text.

Perfect For:

• End-of-Year Engagement: Keep your students hooked until the very last day with activities that combine literary analysis with creative expression.
• Substitute Lesson Plans: Each activity is designed to be straightforward and engaging, ensuring that your class stays on track even when you're not there.
• Mini Units: Perfect for a focused study on narrative techniques, suspense, and character analysis.

Why Choose This Unit?

• Standards-Aligned: Meets a variety of ELA standards with activities designed to develop reading comprehension, analytical writing, and creative skills.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Easily tailored to fit different learning environments and student abilities.
• Engagement and Depth: Provides students with a deep dive into classic literature through interactive and student-centered learning approaches.

Elevate your teaching and inspire your students with this meticulously crafted unit on "The Landlady." This unit is not just a lesson plan but a gateway to enhancing critical thinking, writing prowess, and a love for literature in your middle school classroom.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

This 27-page product includes four unique tasks designed to challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of the novel. The tasks cover important literary elements such as plot, characters, close reading, and an encrypted message. Each task is designed to be completed in a group, encouraging collaboration and teamwork among your students.

With our Northanger Abbey Escape Room, your students will be able to experience the novel in a whole new way, as they work to solve puzzles and clues to unlock each task. The included answer key provides a clear and detailed guide to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

This escape room is perfect for high school English teachers looking to add an interactive and engaging element to their lesson plans. The tasks are designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important literary concepts.

So why wait? Add our Northanger Abbey Escape Room to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that your students will talk about for years to come

Garfield’s Thanksgiving TV Cartoon Read Aloud Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the comic book Garfield’s Thanksgiving , by Jim Davis, or the cartoon special! (Book & cartoon not included.)

This 56-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

56 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS (NEW 2023)

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. 10 True or False Statements page

8. * * * True/False answer sheet

9. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2023)

10. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

11. * * * Sequencing answers

12. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2023)

13. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

14. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

15. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

16. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

17. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

18. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

19. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

20. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

21. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

22. Writing Prompt : with TURKEY- shaped lined paper :….. (NEW TURKEY SHAPE 2023)

23. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Garfield Vs Odie

24. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

25. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

26. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2023)

27. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definitions

28. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet

29. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

30. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

31. Word Search page (20 words)

32. Word Scramble page (10 words)

33. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

34. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

35. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

36. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

37. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2023)

38. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

39. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

40. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

41. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

42. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

43. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

44. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (UPDATED images 2023)

45. Acrostic Poem : THANKFUL

46. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From THANKSGIVING (NEW 2023)

47. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

48. Math : 12 simple addition problems (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

49. * * * Math : answer sheet

50. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems (NEW TURKEY SHAPES 2023)

51. * * * Math : answer sheet

52. Label a Turkey : 10 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

53. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book (NEW 2023)

54. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

55. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2023)

56. Assemble a Turkey : Color, cut apart and glue together your own turkey!

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Take this week-long ELA unit centered around Rod Serling's classic teleplay, "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" and let the students do the heavy lifting! This resource is tailored specifically for middle school educators looking to inspire and engage students in grades 6-8, but is easily adaptable for other levels.

What’s Included:

• Engaging Lesson Slides: Jumpstart each lesson with beautifully designed slides that guide you through each day’s activities, from reading to analysis.
• Socratic Seminar Guide: Foster deep, meaningful academic discourse with step-by-step procedures for conducting a Socratic seminar that encourages student-led learning and critical debate.
• Choice Board Activities: Keep students engaged with a variety of creative tasks such as writing an alternate ending, designing a comic strip, and more, allowing for differentiated learning and student choice.
• Comprehensive Writing Prompts: Includes a range of essay questions—argumentative, informational, and correspondence—to enhance writing skills and deepen understanding of the text’s themes.
• Film vs. Text Analysis: Engage students with a comparative analysis using our Venn diagram activity, perfect for visual learners.

Perfect For:

• End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students actively learning until the last bell rings, with engaging content that challenges their thinking and comprehension.
• Substitute Lesson Plans: Everything is ready to go! Substitute teachers can easily pick up and teach, ensuring valuable learning continues uninterrupted.
• Mini Dystopian Unit: Seamlessly fits into a broader dystopian literature study, providing a multidimensional understanding of themes such as paranoia, fear, and the human condition.

Educational Objectives:

• Enhance critical thinking and analytical skills through structured debates and comparative analyses.
• Develop narrative writing and creative expression by allowing students to explore alternative perspectives and craft new story outcomes.
• Promote engagement and discussion, encouraging students to lead their learning journey through thought-provoking questions and peer-led seminars.

Designed with both the teacher and student in mind, this comprehensive unit not only aligns with educational standards but also taps into the students' abilities to analyze, debate, and create. Equip your classroom with this essential resource and watch as your students become more thoughtful, informed, and engaged members of society.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

Arthur’s Valentine Read Aloud Book Study Companion Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Marc Brown (book not included).

This 56-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

56 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS (NEW 2024)

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. * * continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. * * continued

6. * * * answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations

8. * * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

9. * * * Sequencing answers

10. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character (NEW 2024)

11. * * * Character Traits : Paste sheet

12. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

13. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to …………

14. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

15. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2024)

16. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last (NEW 2024)

17. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

18. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

19. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

20. Writing Prompt : with heart- shaped lined paper :…..

21. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Arthur Vs Francine

22. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

23. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

24. Interactive Journal Entry : Fits COMP Book , 3 topics to reflect

25. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary (NEW 2024)

26. Vocabulary Fill-In-The-Blank: choose the correct word to complete each of 10 sentences.

27. * * * Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

28. Word Search page (20 words)

29. Word Scramble page (10 words)

30. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

31. * * * Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

32. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

33. * * * ABC Order : Answer sheet

34. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables (NEW 2024)

35. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

36. Rhyme Time :15 homophone words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

37. Design & Detail illustrating page …..

38. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

39. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos

40. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

41. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

42. Acrostic Poem : SECRET

43. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From VALENTINE (NEW 2024)

44. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

45. Math : 12 simple addition problems

46. * * * Math : answer sheet

47. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

48. * * * Math : answer sheet

49. Label a Valentine Bee : 8_labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included_.

50. Label That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words, from the book (NEW 2024)

51. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2024)

52. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

53. Valentine Cards to print & cut, in COLOR (NEW 2024)

54. * Cards, COLOR, back side

55. Valentine Cards, black/white to color yourself (NEW 2024)

56. * Cards, black/white , back side

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End the year strong with our fully-fledged, week-long ELA unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter," crafted for middle school teachers. This resource is an exceptional choice for end-of-year activities, substitute teacher plans, or as a focused mini-unit, suitable for grades 6-8 but easily adjustable for broader use.

What’s Included in This Comprehensive Unit:

• Text and Film Study: Access the PDF text and use our detailed guides to compare it with its film adaptation, enhancing comprehension with visual learning.
• Interactive Slides: Leverage beautifully designed PowerPoint slides that guide daily lessons and foster lively discussions.
• Socratic Seminar Tools: Utilize our structured Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides to cultivate critical thinking and eloquence in discourse.
• Diverse Writing Prompts: Challenge your students with tailored argumentative, informational, and correspondence essay questions that deepen their analytical skills and understanding of the text.
• Creative Choice Board Activities: Motivate and inspire with options for comic strips, alternate endings, literary brochures, and newspaper articles, catering to diverse learner interests and abilities.
• Venn Diagrams: Facilitate insightful comparisons between the text and film, aiding students in identifying key literary elements and thematic nuances.
• Curriculum Alignment: Ensure educational standards are met with activities designed to hone key literacy skills.

Perfect For:

• Dynamic Learning Environments: Whether it's wrapping up the school year with engaging content, needing robust plans for substitute teachers, or focusing on a thematic unit, this package delivers.
• Adaptability: With materials adjustable for different learning levels, you can tailor the experience to fit your classroom's specific needs.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From reading comprehension to creative expression and critical writing, every base is covered, making this a turnkey solution for busy teachers.

Educational Objectives:

• Foster an appreciation for literature through multidimensional study of a classic text.
• Develop critical thinking, writing, and presentation skills through structured activities and discussions.
• Encourage creativity and personal expression through diverse, engaging projects.

Elevate your teaching toolkit with this rich, engaging ELA unit that promises not just to meet educational standards but to exceed them, sparking students' creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for teachers looking to provide a comprehensive, engaging literary experience that students will remember.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

Junie B Jones Mushy Gushy Valentime Valentine’s Day Novel Chapter Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Barbara Park (book not included).

This 76-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice:

* All pages using Lined Paper for easy handwriting practice:

76 Pages Total Include:

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS (NEW 2023)

2-5. Comprehension short-answer questions PER CHAPTER (total of 32)

6-13. Four (4) Multiple Choice Questions PER CHAPTER (total of 32)

14-16. * * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

17-19. Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations w/ Blank Sheet & Answer Sheet

20-21. Character Traits : Cut out the 10 traits & paste them with the correct character /Answer Sheet (NEW 2023)

22. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

23. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to...

24. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

25. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

26. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

27. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas (NEW 2023)

28. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

29. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the remaining Cause & Effect blanks

30. Writing Prompt : with heart- shaped lined paper : 

31. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Junie BVs Lucille

32. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

33. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

34. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics to reflect ; cut & paste into your comp journal (NEW 2023)

35. Chapter by Chapter Read & Respond (2 chapters per page; you may print 5 times to use for all 10 chapters) (NEW 2023)

36. Read & Respond : (for use over entire theme of book. See also the Read & Respond Per Chapter page). (NEW 2023)

37-40. Vocabulary : 32 Words from the book, with matching definitions (4 per chapter)

41– 44 * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheets

45-46 Vocabulary Fill in the Blank Sentences: & answer sheet (NEW 2023)

47. Junie B-isms : 10 words from the book to correct

48. Twenty (20) -Word Search page

49. 10 Word Scramble page

50-51. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper / Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

52-53. ABC Order : 20 words from the book / Answer Sheet

54-55. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables / Answer Sheet (NEW 2023)

56. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

57. Design & Detail illustrating page : 

58. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate (NEW 2023)

59. Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction using photos (NEW 2023)

60. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right (NEW 2023)

61. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph (NEW 2023)

62. Acrostic Poem : HEARTS (NEW 2023)

63-64. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From VALENTINE / Answer Sheet (NEW 2023)

65-66. Math : 12 simple addition problems / answer sheet (NEW 2023)

67-68. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems / answer sheet (NEW 2023)

69. Label a Valentine Bee : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included. (NEW 2023)

70. What’s That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words (NEW 2023)

71. Seek, Find & Color : 20 images to find on the page & color by instruction (NEW 2023)

72. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like (NEW 2023)

73-74. Valentine Cards to print & cut, in COLOR / Front & back (NEW 2023)

75-76. Valentine Cards, black/white to color yourself / Front & back (NEW 2023)

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Unlock the mysteries and suspense of "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.

What's Included:

• Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions. Scaffolds and differentiation strategies ensure all students can participate and succeed.
• Engaging Activities: Students will read and analyze the text, listen to the captivating radio play, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Every lesson is designed to captivate students' imaginations and deepen their understanding of the material.
• Socratic Seminar: Facilitate a rich, student-led discussion with our structured Socratic seminar guidelines. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue, using evidence from the text to support their points.
• Choice Board Projects: Empower students to demonstrate their learning creatively with a variety of project options, including writing an alternate ending, crafting a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more. Each option includes graphic organizers and rubrics to guide student work.
• Comprehensive Question Sets: Thoughtful questions accompany each lesson, encouraging critical thinking and textual analysis. An answer key is provided to support teacher facilitation.
• Paper-Based Resource: Designed for easy implementation, this unit is fully printable and ready to use in any classroom setting.

Unit Breakdown:

• Day 1: Whole-class reading of "The Hitchhiker" followed by listening to the radio play. Discussion on suspense and foreshadowing.
• Day 2: Collecting evidence and constructing responses using the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. Preparation for the Socratic seminar.
• Day 3: Socratic seminar day. Students explore and discuss the text, aiming to speak 2-3 times, using textual evidence to support their points.
• Days 4 & 5: Choice board activities. Students choose from a range of creative projects to showcase their understanding of the story.

Benefits:

• Engaging End-of-Year Content: Keep students motivated and excited about learning with a thrilling, suspenseful story that will capture their interest.
• Scaffolding and Extension Ideas: Each lesson includes scaffolds to support all learners and extension ideas to challenge advanced students.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with detailed lesson plans, organized materials, and everything you need to deliver a successful unit.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers looking to end the year with a bang, this unit will leave students discussing, debating, and reflecting on "The Hitchhiker" long after the lessons are over. Bring your classroom to life with this engaging, paper-based resource!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)