Less than $5 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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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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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

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 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

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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Build confidence in your Spanish 1 students with this reading activity and comprehension questions! This no-prep activity would be great for students who are practicing classes, school day, and schedule vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of present tense -ar verb conjugations.

In 'Mi horario', your readers will meet Lisa. Lisa takes us through her daily schedule, telling us when she has different classes and also what she thinks of those classes. Will your students be able to relate to how Lisa feels about her classes? Your students will be 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 story can also be found with another basic school-centered story here!

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 2A 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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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 working on sports and leisure vocabulary (like camping, playing baseball, etc.) and includes the grammar concepts of the stem changing verb jugar as well as ir + a + infinitive sentence structures.

In '¿Qué vamos a hacer?', your students will follow along with Marta and her friends and as they all attempt to coordinate their schedules for this weekend and make plans to hang out with each other. Can your students relate to the things Marta and her friends do on the weekends? 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 4B 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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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 family or birthday vocabulary and includes the grammar concept of tener, likes and loves (le gusta/le encanta) and possessive adjectives.

In '¿Cuántos años tienes?', your students will learn all about Mónica who is celebrating her birthday with her family. Her family treats her to a wonderful party with lots of presents. Your students will be surprised to find out what's inside the piñata at the end of the story!

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 5A 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 basic Spanish sports vocabulary with these four easily understood short stories! These short stories work well for any unit that focuses on sports and leisure activities (like camping, playing baseball, etc.) and includes the stem changing verb jugar as well as ir + a + infinitive sentence structures.

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

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- Sports & Weekend Plans Novice Level Short Story

- '¡Gol!' Intermediate Level Spanish Short Story

This story corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 4B 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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Your novice-level Spanish students will love practicing basic Spanish clothing vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over clothing or working with the grammatical structures of stem changing verbs (pensar, preferir, querer) and demonstrative adjectives (este, ese, etc..)!

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 Clothing Vocabulary Worksheets

- 'La tienda de ropa' Novice-Level Spanish Story

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 7A 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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Your novice or intermediate level Spanish students will love practicing Spanish vacation vocabulary with these four easily understood (and no prep!) short stories. These short stories work well for any unit over travel and vacations and contains the grammar concepts of present and preterite tense (including the the preterite of 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

Pairs well with ...

- 'Las vacaciones' Spanish Story

This product corresponds with: Level 1 Chapter 8A 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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