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The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT

By TooBookedUp

Students love Kwame Alexander's verse novel The Crossover, and I love the rigor of these power worksheets! His novel is organized into sections just like a basketball game including:

  • Warm-up free download here!
  • First quarter
  • Second quarter
  • Third quarter
  • Fourth quarter
  • Overtime

This resource covers all of the poems in the First Quarter section; with each poem accompanying two pages of guided practice with middle school ELA standards including:

  • Vocabulary and dictionary practice
  • Inferencing
  • Identifying figurative language 
  • Making text-to-self connections
  • compare and contrast characters
  • Identifying Imagery
  • Text structure
  • Analyzing point of view

Did you know The Crossover is coming to Disney+? The novel is set to release a miniseries in 2023! If your class loves this text, check out my other resources:

  • The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover Basketball Rules Motivational and Plot Posters PNG/PDF (TeachShare.com)
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Shakespearean Insults | Fun Introduction to Shakespeare Activities | Quiz Games

By Jennifer Arnold

Let's face it, Shakespeare can be a bit...boring- but not with this Shakespearean Insults activity pack! Get your students laughing while they learn Shakespeare's vocabulary and interact with Shakespeare's plays in a new way.

Perfect for students in grades 6-12!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

  • It Makes Learning Fun: Forget dry lectures! This Shakespeare activity pack is full of games and fun learning like the hilarious insult generator, and a Cards Against Humanity-inspired Battle of Wits- and more to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
  • Less Intimidation: Shakespeare can be intimidating, but these literature game activities make it approachable and fun. Students will be surprised at how much they enjoy exploring the Bard's language.
  • Saves Your Sanity (and Time): No more spending hours planning lessons. This pack comes with 69 pages of ready-to-use activities. Plus, laminate the game cards and you're set for years to come – talk about a time-saver!
  • Keeps Everyone Engaged: Got visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners? This pack has something for everyone! With Shakespeare quizzes and games, art projects, and more, every student will find a way to connect with Shakespeare’s plays.
  • Builds a Powerful Vocabulary: The Shakespeare insult generator, English Language Arts Games, and comprehensive glossaries make learning new words a blast.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Roast (Insult) building game
  • Matching Quiz
  • Shakespeare trivia
  • 3 Glossaries
  • What would Shakespeare Say activity
  • Music activity
  • Art activity- create a comic
  • Battle of wits game- verbal smackdown

Synopsis and insults from 12 plays:

  • King Lear
  • Romeo and Juliet
  • The Taming of the Shrew
  • Hamlet
  • Macbeth
  • The Taming of the Shrew
  • Midsummer Nights Dream
  • Julius Caesar
  • The Tempest
  • Othello
  • Merchant of Venice
  • Twelfth Night
  • Much Ado About Nothing

This pack is a game-changer for anyone who wants to make Shakespeare come alive in their classroom.

If you like this activity pack you may also like this Shakespearean Insult game which is great for dramatic play.

You can also find both resources in the Shakespeare Insults Activity and Game bundle,

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright  © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

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Reading Genre Posters | Literacy Word Wall | Fiction & Nonfiction Texts | ELA

By SPO Resources

Enhance your literacy focus wall with these editable, colorful Reading Genre Posters! Each ELA poster features student-friendly definitions and engaging visuals, helping elementary students identify and remember fiction and nonfiction genres.

Looking to refresh your ELA focus wall or classroom library?

These vibrant, engaging genre posters not only brighten your space but also help students easily understand different genres as they dive into reading.

Struggling to make genre instruction exciting?

These interactive, editable posters make genre teaching fun and easy, helping students engage with various literary types.

Tired of recreating your resources each year?

Save time and effort with these ready-to-print posters, designed to add clarity and vibrancy to your ELA classroom decor.

⭐️ NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!

Click here for the Spanish Version of these Genre Posters.


WHAT'S INCLUDED:

31 Full-Size Posters (11" x 8.5"): In color and black-and-white for flexible printing.

31 Mini Posters (5" x 4"): Perfect for interactive notebooks or small displays.

Digital Genre Word Wall: Interactive with clickable links to each genre in Google Slides™ and PowerPoint.

Editable Posters: Customize the genre definitions using PowerPoint or Google Slides™.

Note: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and titles are not modifiable.


INCLUDED GENRE POSTERS

✨ Adventure ✨ Autobiography ✨ Biography ✨ Drama ✨ Expository Text ✨ Fable ✨ Fairy Tale ✨ Fantasy ✨ Fiction ✨ Folktale ✨ Historical Fiction ✨ Horror ✨ Humor ✨ Informational Text ✨ Graphic Novel ✨ Legend ✨ Literary Nonfiction ✨ Literary Text ✨ Memoir ✨ Mystery ✨ Myth ✨ Narrative Nonfiction ✨ Nonfiction ✨ Nursery Rhyme ✨ Persuasive Article ✨ Poetry ✨ Realistic Fiction ✨ Science Fiction ✨ Tall Tale ✨ Traditional Literature ✨ Trickster Tale

✨️ October 2024 Update: Now includes Graphic Novel, Nursery Rhyme, Memoir, and Literary Text (alternate title for Fiction).

Note: Some posters offer multiple title options, including Expository Text/Informational Text, Narrative Nonfiction/Literary Nonfiction, and Fiction/Literary Text. Choose the ones that fit your curriculum best!


WHY TEACH GENRE TYPES?

Teaching genre types can boost reading comprehension and give your students the tools they need to navigate various texts. Reluctant readers can discover new favorites, and students will make informed book choices that match their interests. Plus, genre knowledge fosters critical thinking and prepares your students for future academic success


❤️ WHY YOU'LL LOVE THESE POSTERS ❤️

✅ Editable & Customizable: Modify each poster's definition to align with your specific curriculum and students' needs.

✅ Year-Long Reference: Keep these posters up all year for continuous student engagement.

✅ Versatile Use: Use in literacy centers, word walls, or as part of your classroom library to help students make informed reading choices.


WHO ARE THESE POSTERS FOR?

These posters are perfect if you’re an elementary teacher looking to boost genre understanding while creating an engaging and visually appealing learning environment. Designed for K-3 classrooms, they serve as a valuable visual aid to help students build reading skills and foster a love for genre exploration.


Looking for more? Check out the Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates for an in-depth look at genre elements. Perfect for 3rd-6th grade, this resource provides detailed, student-friendly definitions and explores each genre's unique features.

Want both resources? SAVE with the BUNDLE of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters and get everything you need to teach genres with confidence!

Not sure yet? Try my Fiction and Nonfiction Poster Freebie to see how these posters can enhance your genre lessons.

Organize your classroom library with the Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic to help students easily find books by genre! These labels pair perfectly with your genre posters for a cohesive, organized space.


WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I use these posters as an anchor chart in my classroom. We refer to them every time we read a new book and it helps my students get "the minds ready" for the type of text we are about to read. They are also adorable!” -Kaylan R. 3rd, 4th, 5th grade


WAYS TO USE GENRE POSTERS:

Some effective ways to maximize the impact of these Genre Posters:

  1. Introduce New Genres: Display posters when teaching a new genre and explicitly teach its characteristics.
  2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to interact with texts by using posters to examine genre-defining features.
  3. Year-round Reference: Keep genre posters on your literacy focus wall as a constant resource for students.
  4. Promote Independence: Give students personal copies for their notebooks to encourage self-directed learning.
  5. Review Genres: Use posters to quickly revisit previously taught genres before reading related texts.
  6. Durable and Reusable: Laminate posters for long-lasting use year after year.
  7. Assess Prior Knowledge: Display posters to gauge students' genre familiarity before exploring new texts.
  8. Flexible Placement: Position mini or full-size posters at literacy centers for easy student access during independent work.
  9. Digital Integration: Incorporate digital poster versions in mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall for virtual and in-class reference.
  10. Customization: Tailor the editable posters to fit your classroom’s specific needs.
  11. Enhance Your Classroom Library: Place posters in corresponding sections to guide students in selecting books.

DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall:

  • Ready to use with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint—no setup needed!
  • Assign through Google Classroom™ for easy access.
  • Includes a clickable table of contents with 28 genres.
  • Fully functional links in presentation mode for seamless navigation.
  • Perfect for whole-class reviews, independent work, or virtual learning.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE

With your purchase, you'll receive a zip file containing:

  • Full-Size Posters PDF: Color and black-and-white versions.
  • Mini Posters PDF: Flexible for different uses.
  • Google Slides Access: Editable posters and digital genre word wall.
  • 2 PowerPoint Files: Editable genre anchor charts and digital genre word wall

You may also like:

⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at samantha@sporesources.com. I am always happy to help!

Created by Samantha McNally | ©SPO Resources

www.sporesources.com

All rights reserved by the author.

Create an engaging learning space where genre exploration is easy and fun with these reading genre posters for your ELA classroom!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Books #9-12 Digital Reading Comprehension Activity Games

By TaughtOught Homeschooling

This product includes the digital reading comprehension games for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books 9-12. Save 20% and get all four!

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As You Like It - Escape Room

By Educate and Create

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is both Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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Tone Worksheets | Tone Graphic Organizers | Tone Activities | Tone PowerPoint

By Queen's Educational Resources

Tone Worksheets | Tone Graphic Organizers | Tone Activities | Tone PowerPoint

This resource is also included in the following discounted bundles:

  • Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer Bundle
  • Tone and Mood Graphic Organizer Bundle
  • All ELA Mega Bundle
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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TONE Graphic Organizers that can be used with ANY text (contains FUN clipart and fonts)

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

9 Tone Graphic Organizers (in two variations)

PowerPoint version and Printable Worksheets version

18 pages (Print and PowerPoint Slides)

Print and Digital (2 Google Slide Links)

Suitable for ANY Text and Grade

FUN Clipart Graphics, Fonts, and Borders

Uneditable (due to copyright purposes)

★ 9 Graphic Organizers X 2 Variations = 18 Graphic Organizers

This resource includes:

★ 9 Tone Graphic Organizers in Worksheet Form (Print and Digital)

★ 9 Tone Graphic Organizers in PowerPoint Form (PowerPoint and Digital)

★ 2 Google Slide Links (PowerPoint and Worksheet versions)

TWO DIGITAL VERSIONS (Google Slides / Text Boxes Already Created!)

PowerPoint Slides (9 slides)

Worksheets (9 slides)

(Both versions have the same exact content!!!)

These graphic organizers come in the following variations:

Print / PDF versions (9 Tone Graphic Organizers)

PowerPoint Slide versions (9 Tone Graphic Organizer Slides)

2 Digital Versions - PowerPoint Google Slides and Worksheet Google Slides

9 Graphic Organizers X 2 Variations = 18 Graphic Organizers

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each worksheet slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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The tone of a piece of writing is the author's attitude or feelings towards what he or she has written about.

These Tone Graphic Organizers are an assortment of graphic organizers that can be used to help students explore and analyze TONE in a piece of writing or story**.** Learning to identify the tone of a piece of literature helps improve comprehension. These graphic organizers can greatly support students in:

⭐ Recognize and pull out tone words in a piece of literature

⭐ Understand an author's attitude about the characters, events, or topic

⭐ Determine how tone can change in literature

⭐ Comprehend how an author creates tone through characters, setting, and imagery

These graphic organizers vary in difficulty, which provides options for differentiation. They can be mixed and matched for an increase of difficulty. These graphic organizers can help students organize their thoughts when thinking about tone.

Graphic Organizers focus on the following:

⭐ Tone Web (Words/Phrases author uses to set the tone)

⭐ Tone Details (Diction/Word Choice, Character Dialogue, Imagery)

⭐ Identifying the Author's Attitude

⭐ Change the Tone to a Different Tone (Change Words/Language)

⭐ What Message is the Author Conveying?

⭐ Using Tone to "Read Between the Lines"

⭐ How Authors Create Tone (Character, Setting, Imagery)

⭐ Shift of Tone (Beginning, Middle, End)

✅ Printable version

You can simply print out these graphic organizers and distribute. (This version is also included in Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

✅ PowerPoint version

Also included is a “PowerPoint version” of the Tone Graphic Organizers with visually appealing fun clipart and fonts – UNEDITABLE – due to copyright purposes. They contain the same exact content in the printable/worksheets. PowerPoint version is also included in GOOGLE SLIDES - Text boxes already created!

You will receive the actual Tone PowerPoint Graphic Organizer (uneditable), which includes “already created” text boxes. You can share the PowerPoint with your students to type in their responses, use it as display (Smartboard, “screen sharing,” upload into Google Classroom, type in it during mini lessons, etc.). Additionally, the same PowerPoint has also been uploaded into Google Slides with text boxes already created!

***Lesson plans are not included. These graphic organizers can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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❤️ Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer Bundle

❤️ Tone and Mood Graphic Organizer Bundle

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

  • Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
  • Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
  • Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers
  • Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers
  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
  • Setting Graphic Organizer Bundle
  • Setting Graphic Organizer Worksheets and PowerPoint
  • Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers
  • Plot Graphic Organizers
  • Theme Graphic Organizers
  • Imagery Graphic Organizers
  • Conflict Graphic Organizers
  • Mood Graphic Organizers

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A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts -5 Essay Writing Activities Graphic Organizers

By Write On with Jamie

Introducing text evidence writing for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 5 complete essay lessons - argumentative, compare and contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, compare and contrast writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional videos. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students

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This Citing Text Evidence Writing Unit for A Wrinkle in Time includes:

5 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

  • Brainstorming ideas
  • Prompt identification and comprehension
  • Thesis statement development
  • Plot and character development
  • Rubric explanation
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

5 Detailed Lesson Plans with:

  • Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
  • Instructional Focus
  • Instructional Procedures
  • Objectives/Goals
  • Direct Instruction
  • Guided Practice
  • Enrichment
  • Differentiation
  • ESE Strategies
  • ELL Strategies
  • I Can Statement
  • Essential Question

5 Sets of Worksheets with:

  • Prompts
  • Brainstorming sections
  • Thesis statement development sections
  • Plot and character development
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

5 Slide Shows with:

  • Introduction slide with prompts for argumentative, compare & contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive prompts
  • Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
  • Standard and implied thesis development slides
  • Plot and character development
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
  • Checklist Slide

5 Essay Rubrics

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

5 Graphic Organizers

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides

5 Writing Quizzes

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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Readers Theatre Fractured Fairytales Bundle

By Clodagh

With this Readers Theatre Scripts Bundle you can get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales! These funny and heartwarming readers theatre scripts are an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In these Readers Theatre scripts, your students will act out the Fairytale of...

Fractured Fairy Three Little Pigs Readers Theatre Script

Fractured Fairytale Cinderella Readers Theatre Script

Fractured Fairytale Rapunzel Readers Theatre Script

Fracture Fairytale Sleeping Beauty Readers Theatre Script

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out these fractured fairy tales.

Key Features:

Educational and Entertaining: The fractured fairy tale readers theatre scripts combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairy tale unit or study! Perfect for literacy sessions or the drama classroom!

Character Development: The fairytale characters in the scripts are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

Literacy Sessions or Performing Arts Lessons: Perfect to integrate into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle-upper elementary students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of cooperation and empathy.

Fractured Fairy Tales: A fun way to teach Fractured Fairytales and all the wonderful literacy elements that come along with them.

Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple, and go!

You will receive

The Three Little Pigs Allergies

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of the classic tale, where the pigs are allergic to wolves and sneeze their houses down. The wolf, Wolfie, is actually trying to help the pigs by warning them about their fragile homes.

Rapunzels Super Strong Hair

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Rapunzel, where she learns the power of self-reliance and making sacrifices for the greater good.

The Cure For Sleeping Beauty

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Sleeping Beauty, where everyone thinks she needs true loves kiss, but actually she just needs some medicine!

Cinderella’s True Colours

This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Cinderella, where she is unkind, entitled and not treating her step family well!

By using these Readers Theatre Scripts, you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining stories but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

Simply download, print, staple, and you're good to go! Woo hoo!

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The Tell Tale Heart | PPT Guide | 8 Activities | Fiction Skills

By Blooming Through High School

DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

  1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
  2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
  3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
  4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
  5. Summarizing activity and questions
  6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
  7. Analyzing Characters practice
  8. Inferencing
  9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

  • Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
  • Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
  • Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
  • Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
  • Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
  • Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
  • Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
  • Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.
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Printable POETRY MONTH Puzzles With Solution - Fun April Activities

By The Students Palace

Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

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  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys and girls

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  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

  • You can print as many copies as you want.

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  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream | Play Script & Close Reading Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

Two resources perfect for students learning about A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare; a play script written for young performers and a close reading activity.

The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. There are 26 speaking parts, all rewritten to be suitable for ages 9 to 14. The script also comes with a PDF teacher presentation to help you introduce the play and the characters to your students.

The close reading passage includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about William Shakespeare's famous play, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous play whilst working on their comprehension skills.

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The play script has been rewritten to be suitable for young performers. A Midsummer Night’s Dream tells the story of four Athenian lovers who have a complicated yet dramatic love life. Lysander and Hermia loved each other and wished to be together. Helena loved Demetrius, but Demetrius loved Hermia, and Hermia’s father wanted him to marry his daughter.

Hermia and Lysander decided to run off together into the woods. But the woods were haunted by the Fairy King and Queen - Oberon and Titania, and the King’s mischievous henchman, Puck. The play tells the magical story of the eventual coming together of the four lovers, and Duke Theseus and his bride, Hippolyta.

I hope you enjoy it – good luck! There are 26 speaking roles with parts for the whole class; the language is a mix of Shakespearean and more modern English. Ideal for theatre performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.

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By utilizing this worksheet pack, you can make sure kids understand the material they are reading. A ton of fun printable book activities like a book report templates, parts of a book worksheets, and reading comprehension bookmarks are included in this bundle. This Book Activities Packet has it all and more, fostering a love of reading while enhancing critical thinking skills. Your little ones will be engaged and excited to explore the world of books!

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Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review | Reading Response Sheets

Ensure children comprehend the content they are reading by using these worksheets for book reports. These enjoyable printable book report template pages are ideal for older children enrolled in second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes. These book report forms, which require no prep, aid in making sure that readers comprehend the material they are reading. Just print the book report template, fill it out, and write down details about the book, such as the title, author, setting, main characters, the end, and more.

These book report templates are ideal for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers of students in grades 3 through 6. They require no preparation. Instead of staring at a blank page, children should practice writing, summarizing the main ideas of the book, and confirming that they understand what they are reading. This will help your early reader succeed! A book report form, such as these worksheets, can assist kids in recalling the key elements of the literature they read and help them create an engaging report on any book they have been reading.

The activities on these book reports include:

  • Title of Book
  • Author
  • Describe the setting of the book
  • Describe the main characters of the book
  • Write a short summary of the book
  • My Opinion of the book
  • Main conflict in the story
  • The solution to the conflict
  • Plot
  • Recommendation
  • Number of Pages
  • Design a new cover
  • Favourite part of the book
  • Rate the book
  • Draw your favorite part of the book
  • Write a new ending
  • What changes would you make to the story
  • Interesting facts about the story/book
  • New words that were learned and their definitions

Book Report Project Templates | Simple Book Review | Reading Response Sheets

Use these book reports to ensure that children are comprehending what they have read. Because it requires no preparation and can be used with any book, this third-grade book report is incredibly useful. Make sure readers are comprehending what they are reading by using this book report template. There are numerous spaces on these book report forms for second, third, fourth, and fifth graders to take down details about the book, such as the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending. All you need to do is print the book report templates.

These no-prep book report templates are perfect for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. Staring at a blank page won't help your early reader thrive; instead, they need to practice writing, summarizing the main ideas of the book, and making sure they comprehend what they are reading. Children may simply prepare an engaging report on any book they have been reading with the aid of our Book Review Template for Kids and guided prompts. Use these third-grade book report worksheets to help kids summarize and articulate the main ideas of the book they just finished reading.

The activities on these book reports include:

  • Title of Book
  • Author
  • Describe the setting of the book
  • Describe the main characters of the book
  • Write a short summary of the book
  • How did the story end?
  • Describe the climax of the story
  • Rate the book
  • My favorite part
  • My favorite character
  • A different ending could be
  • Draw a new cover for the book
  • Where did the book take place?
  • When did the book take place?
  • What obstacles did the characters face?
  • What are your thoughts on the main character
  • My thoughts on the book

Reading Comprehension Bookmarks | Fiction and Nonfiction Book Report Templates

This might be the greatest reading aid available! With the help of these printable reading comprehension bookmarks, your child can jot down important details about the fiction or nonfiction book they are currently reading. These comprehension bookmarks are an extremely easy way for children in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth school to demonstrate that they are understanding and remembering what they have studied.

These helpful printable reading comprehension bookmarks are a terrific way to assess children's comprehension of the material they have been reading or to help them get ready to write a book report. For kids in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade, these comprehension bookmarks are incredibly helpful. You will enjoy these worksheets whether you are a homeschooler, teacher, or parent. These comprehension bookmarks will help students work on remembering key facts about what they’ve read – perfect for book reports, learning to take notes, and reading comprehension.

There are 4 choices of these reading comprehension worksheets:

  • LARGE – these are 1/2 page sheets with bigger space for writing; perfect for Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade kids
  • MEDIUM – these are 1/4 page sheets and fit most books. The spaces are large enough for most 2nd-8th grade students
  • FICTION Reading Comprehension– These are designed for stories where there are main characters and a setting.
  • NON-FICTION Reading Comprehension – These are designed for kids to write down things they learn in subject books, including lines to note the bibliography to help with formulating into a report if desired

The reading comprehension printable has space for kids to note various different things depending on what grade you are working with. Here are some of the choices you will find on these bookmarks:

  • Book title
  • Author
  • Publishers, city, date (for children writing a book report after reading the book)
  • Main characters
  • Setting
  • Summary (the older student sheets have space for kids to note the beginning, middle, and end of the story)
  • Their favorite part of the story
  • Note words they don’t know to look up in a dictionary
  • Take notes on new concepts / facts they want to learn more about at their next trip to the library
  • Things I learned (for non fiction books)

Parts of a Book Worksheets & Vocabulary | Library Lessons & Reading Activities

With the help of these entertaining parts of a book worksheets, young children will enjoy learning about the components of a book. These entertaining book reports are incredibly helpful for young children. These worksheets on identifying book sections make sure that readers are aware of the title, author, and illustrator, among other elements of the books they are reading. All you need to do is print the label sections of a book worksheet, and your kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth graders will be ready to study.

These no-prep parts of a book worksheet papers are perfect for kindergarteners, first-graders, second-graders, third-graders, and fourth-graders, regardless of whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler. In order to make sure they comprehend what they are reading, children will learn about the many components of books. Children will find it easy to learn and retain the components of a book with the aid of these guided prompts and identifying pieces of a book worksheet. Additionally, you can print these elements of a book worksheets for your own classroom or home.

The activities on these parts of a book worksheets include:

  • Parts of a book coloring pages

  • Playdough mat for the parts of a book

  • Read and trace the parts of the book

  • Trace the parts of a book in lines

  • Cut and paste the parts of a book

  • Color the parts of the book in the correct color

  • Label the parts of a book on the book

  • Fill in the parts of a book

  • Complete the story part of a book

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- Main Street by Ellen Oh

- Flying Lessons by Soman Chainani

- Seventy-Six Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents by Kwame Alexander

- Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push by Walter Dean Myers

Each lesson includes a presentation and student worksheets which address:

- pre-reading journal prompts

- story vocabulary (except Main Street)

- tiered reading questions

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  • Reading Strategy Task Bookmarks - Student's complete their role on the bookmarks for each week.
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Each novel provides the following:

  • Title
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  • Cover
  • Synopsis
  • Link to video book trailer
  • Ratings page

This DIGITAL resource has EDITABLE PARTS in Google Slides™

Included in this resource:

  • Title Page
  • Table of Contents (for the teacher)
  • Note to the Teacher (for the teacher)
  • Thank You (for the teacher)
  • Student Introduction (welcome/introduction)
  • Menu (list of verse novels, linked to their respective slides)
  • Book Tasting Pages (one slide to show the book preview and one slide for ratings/reviews)

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Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

May B. by Caroline Starr Rose

The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney

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Unbound by Ann E. Burg

BLANK template slides are included to help you add your own verse novels, based on your classroom availability!

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