5th Grade Balanced Literacy Literature Circles (by date, oldest first)

This is a set of 6 graphic organizers which can be used with any novel. Great for differentiation. Rubric is included. Includes Vocabulary, Plot, Theme,Characters, Playlist, and Symbols.

This is a bundle that includes activities to go alongside reading "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". This is sure help keep your students engaged as your class reads this novel and discovers the answer to life, the universe, and everything!

Teaching The War of the Worlds? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a complete unit for the classic novel The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. Don't let the common cold stop you from this deal.

Covering the The Hate U Give? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students!

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of The Hate U Give!

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐The Hate U Give Introduction Power Point

⭐The Hate U Give Study Guide

⭐The Hate U Give Characterization

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles

⭐The Hate U Give Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Graphic Organizers - Any Novel

A GREAT VALUE!

Teaching Number The Stars? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a complete unit for the classic novel Number The Stars by Lois Lowry. Keep your students engaged from beginning to end.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire book !

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

⭐Number The Stars Introduction Power Point

⭐Number The Stars Flip book Study Guide

⭐Number The Stars Characterization Flip book

⭐Number The Stars Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes

⭐Holocaust Webquest

⭐Graphic Organizers - Any Novel

A GREAT VALUE!

In need of engaging activities for a novel study? Teaching Frankenstein but don't know where to get started? We bundled some of our best resources here for Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein (also known as The Modern Prometheus) to help you and your students have a successful novel study.

Frankenstein Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.

Frankenstein Flipbook Study Guide ensures your students are keeping track with key ideas and details of the text.

Frankenstein Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand characterization and character development.

Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel! ensures your students are keeping track of the Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

Film Analysis Worksheet for Novels Helps your students analyze one of the many Frankenstein Films.

Covering The Kite Runner? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is just for your! Includes a Introduction Power Point, study guide, graphic organizers, film analysis, novel project choice board, and characterization flip book. Great for differentiation.

Covering The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? Don't know where to start? We have you covered! This bundle includes six different products to help: an introduction power point, a holocaust web quest, a study guide, a characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis. Great for differentiated instruction!

*Study Guide and Characterization flipbook are both the Google Drive Version; however, to access them you will need to click on the bonus file and follow the links.

Doing a novel unit on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Looking for materials to help students comprehend the text? Need some differentiation? Look no further! This bundle includes a study guide, characterization flip book, graphic organizers, film adaption, introduction power point, and novel project choice board.

Covering The Picture of Dorian Gray? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, vocabulary, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Introduction Power Point which introduces your students to concepts and themes present within the text.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Flipbook Study Guide ensures your students are keeping track with key ideas and details of the text.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand characterization and character development

Graphic Organizers for ANY Novel! Ensures your students are keeping track of the Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

Studying One Hundred Years of Solitude? Don't know where to begin? Then this product is for you! This is a GROWING bundle! Includes many resources for your unit on One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Studying Fahrenheit 451? Don't know where to start? We got you covered. This bundle comes complete with a study guide, characterization flip book, introduction power point, and graphic organizers.

Covering The Scarlet Letter? Don't know where to get started? This bundle is for you, focusing on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel The Scarlet Letter it includes an introduction power point, flip book study guide, characterization flip book, graphic organizers, and a film analysis worksheet.

Being able to analyze and understand characters is very important skill students need in order to understand a story at a deep level. With these Characterization and STEAL character analysis reading response templates for Google Jamboard™, your students will interactively analyze characters by collecting evidence of speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks.

What's Included:

• 5 templates ( 1 template for each element: speech, thoughts, effects, actions and looks

Directions:

• It is time to take a closer look at a character.
• Click on the Google Slide to access a forced copy of the templates in Jamboard.
• Students go back into the text to identify & explain aspects of the character.
• Students find at least 3 textual example for each element of characterization (S.T.E.A.L.).

Uses:

• individual activity
• small collaborative groups
• whole class where students can each contribute to a part of the activity, or as a guided lesson on character analysis
• distance learning
• assigned as a paper-pencil assignment
• short stories
• novel studies
• book clubs
• litereacy centers
• AVID

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Google Jamboard is a digital interactive and collaborative whiteboard. It is a FREE online and app version.

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Quiz SETS for_The Mouse and the Motorcycle_ , by Beverly Cleary. (Book not included.)

18 Pages Total Include:

 * (52 total) 4 short answer questions for EACH chapter (13 chapters) 

* (52 total) 4 Multiple Choice questions, for EACH chapter (13 chapters) 

* * * answer sheets (correspond with both sets)

******* OR SEE MY FULL 63-page Literacy Unit here:
The Mouse and Motorcycle Chapter Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Unit

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs : Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included).

This 50-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions. Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice, & follow many Common Core Standards.

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

8. Vocabulary : 10 words from the book with match-up definition

9. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet

10. Vocabulary Words in Use –insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

11. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

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

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

14. Read & Respond : Hamburger Story with Supporting Details

15. 20-Word Search page

16. 10 Word Scramble page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

24. Design & Detail illustrating page

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

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

27. *** Sequencing answers

28. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

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

30. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

31. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

32. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

33. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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

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

36. Writing Prompt : with tomato- shaped lined paper …

37. Writing Prompt : with house- shaped lined paper : Illustrate your written response

38. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

39. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

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

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

42. Acrostic Poem : HUNGRY

43. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Chewandswallow vs My Town

44. Math : 12 simple addition problems

45. * * * Math : answer sheet

46. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

47. * * * Math : answer sheet

48. Label a Cheeseburger : 6 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

49. Interactive Journal Entry : 3 topics of discussion from the book, to fit inside your Comp Book

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

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The Mouse and the Motorcycle Chapter Novel Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit :

Quizzes, Story Sequencing, Vocabulary, Writing, and much more!! A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Chapter by Chapter Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Mouse and the Motorcycle , by Beverly Cleary. (Book not included.)

This 63-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

63 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. (52 total) 4 short answer questions for EACH chapter (13 chapters)  - Ch 1-2

3. continued, Ch 3-4

4. continued, Ch 5-6

5. continued, Ch 7-8

6. continued, Ch 9-10

7. continued, Ch 11-12

8. continued, Ch 13

9. (52 total) 4 Multiple Choice questions, for EACH chapter (13 chapters)- Ch1-2

10. continued, Ch 3-4

11. continued, Ch 5-6

12. continued, Ch 7-8

13. continued, Ch 9-10

14. continued, Ch 11-12

15. continued, Ch 13

16. *** answer sheets (correspond with both sets of quizzes), Ch 1-4

17. *** answer sheets , continued, Ch 5-7

18. *** answer sheets , continued, Ch 8-10

19. *** answer sheets , continued, Ch 11-13

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

21. *** Sequencing answers

22. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

31. Writing Prompt : with Mouse- shaped lined paper ...

32. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Keith Vs Ralph

33. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Book Vs Movie (*** See Note)

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

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

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

37. Vocabulary : A total of 52 Words from the book (4 per chapter), with matching definitions . These are separated in three pages: 20, 20, and 12). — Ch 1-5

38. continued, Ch 6-10

39. continued, Ch 11-13

40. *** Vocabulary Answer Sheet , Ch 1-5

41. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet , Ch 6-10

42. * * * Vocabulary Answer Sheet , Ch 11-13

43. 20-Word Search page

44. 10 Word Scramble page

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

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

47. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

48. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

49. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

50. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

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

52. Design & Detail illustrating page

53. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

54. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

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

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

57. Acrostic Poem : ADVENTURE

58. Math : 12 simple addition problems

59. * * * Math : answer sheet

60. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

61. * * * Math : answer sheet

62. Label a Mouse : 8 labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

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

***NOTE : (As of 2020, you can still find the television special on Amazon Prime, as well as the rest of the Ralph series. There are many differences in the tv special that can be noted.)

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!

Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. (Based on the book by Phil Lord & Chris Miller. (Book NOT included.)

8 Pages Total Include:

10 Comprehension short-answer questions

10 Multiple Choice Questions

* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)

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

* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

* * * Sequencing answers

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Or see my full 50-page BOOK COMPANION in my store!

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

* Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students.

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Use this NO PREP, ready to print & go packet to help study many elements of any book—picture or chapter, fiction or non-fiction—with added fun!

A Book Study Companion Unit with Fun Activities & a few templates, too!

This 24-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:

24 Pages Total Include:
* Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving
* Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self
* Spelling Test : blank, lined paper
* Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution
* Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

* Read & Recall : What is it about? Tell me two things. Moral of the story.

* Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 
* Design & Detail illustrating page : Design your own cover for the story. Describe why you have chosen this illustration.
* Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?
* Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

* IDIOMS : Blank template for adding any idioms from your book
* Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

* Writing Prompt : with book- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Writing Prompt : with crayon box- shaped lined paper (Write your own prompt on the spine)

* Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

* Follow the instructions : coloring, addition/subtraction OR multiplication/division using photos (fill in your own)

* Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

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

* Acrostic Poem : READING
* Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Blank for you to fill in
* Math : 12 simple addition problems
* * * Math : answer sheet

* Interactive Notebook Template : S_traight_
* Interactive Notebook Template : Square style

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A NOVEL STUDY for A PLACE TO HANG THE MOON based on the book by Kate Albus.

This 73 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each section after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context. Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view. Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme. Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses. Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work and morphology. Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story. 3 non-fiction passages with questions – World War 2, Evacuees and Civilians Who Helped Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including diary writing and personal narrative. Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative. Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues. All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.