8th Grade Guided Reading Books (by date, oldest first)

Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a vocabulary list and quiz for both Chapters 1-10, 11-18, and Chapters 19-30. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Introduction Power Point

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Study Guide

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Characterization

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Graphic Organizers

Reading Esperanza Rising? Don't know where to get started? We got you covered.

This flip book goes through all 13 chapters of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan and has questions to ensure comprehension. It also includes essential questions, a character map, historical context and background information on the author to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the book. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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Teaching The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Don't know where to start? This bundle includes many activities to do before, during, and after reading the novel. This is a bundle for the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. We got you covered!

Teaching Esperanza Rising? 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 Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

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

Esperanza Rising Flipbook Study Guide ensures your students are keeping track

with key ideas and details of the text.

Esperanza Rising Characterization flipbook ensures your students understand

characterization and character development.

Esperanza Rising Graphic Organizers ensures your students are keeping track of the

Plot, Vocabulary, Theme, Symbols, and aid in comprehension of the text.

Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes which introduces your students to new vocabulary words they will see inside the novel.

Scythe Book 1 Quickwrite Journal Prompts for Chapters 1-5: These quickwrite prompts will unleash the literary genius in your class. Great for journal writing, class discussions, small group dialogue, debates, and more. With five stimulating questions for each chapter, your students will stretch their brains in new ways. Prepare for lively discussions and engaged learners!

✨Scythe Book 1 Chapters 1-5 Exit Tickets✨

What's Included:

• 25 Google Slide Quickwrite Prompts
• 5 prompts for each chapter 1-5
• Embedded 2 minute silent timers per prompts

Directions:

• Display the prompt for students
• Read the prompt aloud
• Start the silent 2-minute timer
• Discuss student responses at the end through whole group dialogue, group discussions, debates etc.
• Choose just one prompt per chapter, or choose multiple for further discussions.

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*Available for usage on virtual systems like Outschool without the need to purchase extra licenses

Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity

64 pages

Grade 5 to 8

All stories also available individually

Discover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and the unyielding human spirit, providing a poignant exploration of loss, tradition, and the strength found in family and friendship bonds amidst turmoil.

Our carefully curated anthology spans from the streets of Sarajevo to the tense borders of East Ukraine and beyond, bringing to light the often-overlooked experiences of children in war-torn environments. These authentic tales not only confront the harsh realities of violence but also weave threads of hope, suggesting paths toward healing and peace. This collection is a profound reminder of our shared humanity and the vital importance of nurturing and listening to the world's youth, who carry the promise of a brighter, more united future.

Each story comes with a set of probing and thought-provoking questions.

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Stories

Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story

● A Kashmiri boy starts a cricket league to bring together youth from opposing

sides and provide hope in the midst of conflict.

Mykhala & Daniela: Slava Ukraini

● Two girls driven from their homes in Ukraine find friendship and purpose in

creating a bird sanctuary, becoming symbols of resilience and peace.

Kiribati: Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts

● Two girls from the island nation of Kiribati find strength in their bond as their

community is forced to leave their sinking homeland.

Irene’s Steps: A Story from the Troubles in Northern Ireland

● An unlikely friendship between a Catholic girl and a Protestant boy in Northern

Ireland during the Troubles helps bridge divides through their school project

sharing personal stories.

Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Tale

● Four friends from Mexico undertake the perilous journey across the border,

driven by hopes for a better future.

Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo

● Children create an oasis of hope and resistance through education and art during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Gaza Diary: Shadows of Hope

● A young girl in Gaza chronicles her family's daily struggles for survival and

glimpses of hope amidst the cycles of war devastating her community.

The Day the World Changed: 9/11

● Two NYC teenagers find purpose helping their community cope with the

aftermath of 9/11, gaining resilience amidst tragedy.

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General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design Stories

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the

human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the

safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Amid the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, young girls Mykhala and Daniela, refugees, bond over a shared vision of a peaceful Donbas. Inspired by Mykhala's love for birds and Daniela's artistry, they create a bird sanctuary, drawing in various species, notably the Hoopoe, a symbol of peace. Their sanctuary becomes a beacon of hope amidst war, earning local admiration and global recognition. Despite success, they remain committed to their homeland, furthering their education to serve their community. Their enduring friendship and their shared dream leaves a lasting legacy - the thriving Hoopoe Haven of Donbas, a testament to resilience and hope.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Aisha, a 13-year-old girl living in Gaza city, chronicles her experiences through a diary during a period of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. As bombings, power outages, water shortages, and infrastructure damage disrupt daily life, Aisha describes her fears for her family's safety and her disrupted education. She finds resilience through community support and small acts of normalcy like playing games with friends. Temporary ceasefires provide glimpses of peace amid the violence. But tensions frequently boil over into clashes and protests at the border, unleashing new rounds of bombardment. Aisha conveys the mental and physical toll of living through endless cycles of war and deprivation in Gaza. Yet she retains hope for justice and freedom in the future, fueled by the strength of her community. Throughout her diary, Aisha gives an intimate account of what it's like to come of age in Gaza against a backdrop of conflict and hardship.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design stories:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

This Arabic Book Level 1 includes:

✦ 204 total colored Pages for lessons and practice.

✦ Stories: Embark on exciting adventures through captivating stories set in diverse Arabic-speaking environments.

✦ Matching Alphabet Letters: Build a strong foundation in Arabic literacy with interactive alphabet matching activities.

✦ Coloring Pages: Unleash creativity with colorful illustrations and engaging coloring pages.

✦ Copying Pages: Develop fine motor skills and handwriting proficiency with copying exercises tailored to Arabic learners. These pages provide guided practice in writing Arabic letters and simple words, helping children build confidence in their ability to form letters and words accurately.

This Book is the perfect resource for young learners embarking on their Arabic language journey. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this book fosters a love for learning Arabic and sets a strong foundation for future language proficiency.

كتاب أتعلم اللغة العربية للأطفال والمبتدئين نسخة ملونة تحتوي على:

• 204 صفحة
• قصص اطفال ممتعة
• تعلم كتابة ونسخ الاحرف والكلمات بطريقة مميزة
• تلوين باقة من الانشطة

This resource is great for:

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
• Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

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This special education force and motion adapted book engages students by having them match real pictures to the pages of this life skills book.

Use this activity one time as a cut and glue activity or laminate and velcro for repeated use.

Force and Motion

Pages include:

Push

Pull

Force

Incline

Decline

Position

Velocity

Gravity

This book is included in a Science Adapted Book Bundle. Check it out HERE!

• Bodies of Water
• Landforms
• Continents
• Planets
• My Body
• My Organs
• Weather
• Animal Habitats
• Life Cycle

This special education science bundle includes nine topics with the use of adapted books and corresponding task boxes. All of the visual supports are repeated through the adapted books and task boxes to provide repetition and retention. Task boxes provide students the opportunity to practice fine motor skills with the unique puzzle designs.

☞Whether you are working on science iep goals or science standards in your curriculum these science adapted books and puzzles will have you set for the year!

Topics Covered
**►**Bodies of Water
►Landforms
►Continents
►Planets
►My Body
►My Organs
►Weather
►Animal Habitats
►Force and Motion

Adapted Books:

This special education science activity helps students learn through adapted books. Students can engage in this activity by matching visuals to each page as they learn about the different science concepts.

Science Task Box Picture Puzzle:

Have students cut and glue the puzzle pieces to match the board for fine motor practice or laminate and velcro for repeated use.

Related Products

• Special Education Lesson Plan/Scope and Sequence for Elementary Science ALL YEAR

• Special Education Science Adapted Book Bundle: Science Lesson and Goal Practice

• Special Education Science Task Box Activity Bundle (Life Skills Activities)

This special education science adapted book bundle is perfect for life skills classes. It is differentiated to meet the needs or multi-level students. The definitions provide information for students working at a higher level while the matching visuals give access to science material who may need more academic support.

These science adapted books are included in a mega bundle with corresponding task boxes. For each adapted book in this bundle their is an adapted book with matching visuals to reinforce the retention of each topic. With nine topics included, you are able to change these out each month.

• Bodies of Water
• Landforms
• Continents
• Planets
• My Body
• My Organs
• Weather
• Animal Habitats
• Force and Motion

***FREEBIE INCLUDED

There is a free copy of "My Life Cycle Adapted Book" available for you to download with this purchase of this bundle.

Don't miss out on this complete set of Science Adapted Books.

Each book includes visuals to velcro to each page of the book.

Mega Bundle

These science adapted books are included in a mega bundle with corresponding task boxes. For each adapted book in this bundle their is an adapted book with matching visuals to reinforce the retention of each topic. With nine topics included, you are able to change these out each month.

Check out the Mega Bundle HERE!

Science Special Education Force and Motion Bundle

Adapted Book: Force and Motion

This special education science activity helps students in life skills learn through adapted books. Students can engage in this activity by matching visuals to each page as they learn about the different types of force and motion.

Force and Motion

• Push
• Pull
• Incline
• Decline
• Gravity
• Force
• Position
• Velocity

Science Task Box Picture Puzzle

Have students cut and glue the puzzle pieces to match the board for fine motor practice or laminate and velcro for repeated use.

Mega Bundle

This task box puzzle and adapted book are both included in a mega bundle with corresponding adapted books and task boxes. For each task box in this bundle their is an adapted book with matching visuals to reinforce the retention of each topic. With nine topics included, you are able to change these out each month.

Check out the Mega Bundle HERE!

Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers. And because I am so passionate about the power of Book Talks, my Book Talk Guides will ALWAYS BE FREE!

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips for successful book talks

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• Two student book talk response activities

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Fostering avid readers means consistently presenting books to your class. I have witnessed, first-hand, the power of consistent Book Talks with my students. Book Talks have the power to foster continued love in avid readers and reach even the most struggling readers.
Check out my brand new series of no-prep Book Talk Guides for teachers--starting with this Freebie for Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.

What's Included?

• Teacher Tips and Tricks for successful book talks, including suggested links for book trailers*

• Book Talk Guide, including genre, what kind of students might enjoy each book, and a plot summary

• At least one student book talk response activity

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Your novice-level Spanish students will love practicing Spanish family vocabulary with these four easily understood short stories! These short stories work well for any unit that includes family vocabulary, and they include grammatical concepts of tener (and using tener with age), gusta/encanta, and possessive adjectives.

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

These short stories work well for ...

- bell ringers or warm ups to use throughout the chapter

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

Pairs well with ...

- Spanish Family Vocabulary Worksheets

- '¿Cuántos años tienes?' Novice-Level Spanish Story

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 5A of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Engage your Spanish 1 or 2 students with this entertaining reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing house, rooms, and chores vocabulary and includes the grammar concepts of affirmative tú commands and the present progressive tense.

'Los quehaceres' follows the main character Miguel as he suffers through a long list of chores that his mother left him (...but did his mom really leave the note?). Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 6B of Auténtico and Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Your novice Spanish students will love practicing ir and basic places around town vocabulary with these four easily understood short stories! These short stories work well for any unit that includes locations in town (like church, swimming pool, etc.) and includes the grammar concept of conjugating the verb ir.

Each short story comes in PDF format with ...

- 4 true/false questions

- speaking activity

- writing prompt

- drawing activity

These short stories work well for ...

- bell ringers or warm ups to use throughout the chapter

- in-class partner activities

- an integrated performance assessment (IPA)

- low-prep sub plans

Works well with ...

- Places Around Town Vocabulary Worksheets

- 'Los fines de semana' Novice-Level Spanish Story

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 4A of Auténtico and Realidades.
I have stories and activities that correspond to all chapters of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of these textbooks! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Have fun practicing food vocabulary in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing food and beverage vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense -er and -ir verb conjugations.

In 'La comida', your students will follow along with Tyler as he goes through his morning at home eating breakfast with his family and lunch at school as he eats with his friends. Do your students eat and drink the same things as Tyler and his friends? Your students will stay interested in this story throughout your class period!

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

Interested in more novice level Spanish stories about food? Check out my other resources!

- 'Cada día' Spanish Reading

- All About Food! Reading Bundle

- Breakfast & Lunch Short Stories

- Dinner Short Stories

- All About Food! Short Story Bundle

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Ch. 3A of Auténtico and Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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Need a no-prep basic Spanish activity over adjectives? Your students will enjoy practicing this Spanish concept with this short, comprehensible reading. In '¿Cómo eres?', Rosa describes herself and her friends. Even though this group of four is all friends, they could not be more different from each other! Your students will enjoy reading this story from start to finish.

This story works great for any Spanish unit that includes vocabulary over basic adjectives as well as the grammar concept of ser and gender of adjectives.

This product includes:

• Engaging printable story with lines for student responses
• Dynamic PDF version of the story suitable for projection
• Comprehensive 10-question multiple-choice assessment with answer key
• Creative activity ideas for speaking, writing, and drawing

These versatile stories are effective for:

• Interactive partner or small group activities
• Rigorous integrated performance assessments (IPAs)
• Convenient no-prep substitute plans
• Seamless online or distance learning

This story pairs perfectly with one over likes and dislikes. And you can find them both together in a money saving bundle!

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 1B of Auténtico and Realidades.

I have stories and activities that correspond to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of Spanish! Incorporate these stories into every unit, and you will see your students become highly proficient readers! (I use these stories in my own classroom each unit and can confirm that they work!)

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