Less than $5 8th Grade Literature Activities (by date, oldest first)

Three fiction stories your students will love! All three have a twist at the ending they will never guess. The Necklace, Story of an Hour, & The Last Leaf

Included in this file are:

• Abridged versions of all three stories for beginning readers
• Unabridged versions to challenge strong readers
• 10 questions per passage
• Questions that rise in rigor and complexity

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Studying The Book Thief? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•World War II

•The Nazi Party

•Nazi Book Bans

•Death Marches

•The Concentration Camps

•Dachau

•The Holocaust

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

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Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• The Setting
• Historical Background
• Native Americans and the U.S Government
• Current Issues for Native Americans
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

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A power point giving historical background and cultural context for the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Great addition to any novel unit on this book.

Studying A Wrinkle In Time ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Cold War

•The 1960’s

•Tesseracting

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying The Call of the Wild? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•Klondike Gold Rush

•Story Overview

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying The Red Badge of Courage ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• Stephen Crane
• Historical Background
• American Civil War
• Postwar Realism and Naturalism
• Red Badge of Courage
• Major Characteristics
• Stephen Crane’s Style
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

Studying The War of the Worlds? Don't know where to begin? Then this product is for you! Includes a power point with: About the Author, Historical Significance, Literary Devices, Themes, Symbols, and Essential Questions. A great way to start off a unit on the classic novel The War of the Worlds!

Studying The Count of Monte Cristo ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you!

Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•The Bourbon Restoration

• The July Monarchy

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying The Giver by Lois Lowry? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary crossword puzzles by chapters . Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Pairs great with The Giver Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes. Comes complete with answer key.

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This flip book goes through seven of the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Rubric included for easy grading.

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This powerpoint serves as an introduction to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

A great way to start off the novel and to introduce students to concepts within the story.

Studying Hatchet ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• Technological Advances
• Nature vs Technology
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

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Great way to analyze persuasive speech.

Works with the play Julius Caesar or on it's own.

Students analyze persuasive techniques in two contrasting points of view in two different speeches.

Students must compare and contrast the two speeches.

Comes complete with answer key.

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A characterization flip book which students must use textual evidence and determine character traits. This accompanies the novel The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and comes with a rubric for easy grading.

Studying Ender's Game ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• The Cold War
• Causes of the Cold War
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

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Introducing the ultimate study guide for The Count of Monte Cristo the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas! The The Count of Monte Cristo study guide flipbook contains everything you need to understand this masterpiece of French literature.

With 17 pages of comprehensive material, the study guide is divided into three main sections, including Questions by Chapter, Historical Context, Character Map, and About The Author.

The Questions by Chapter section includes detailed questions for the novel's chapters designed to help you focus on key plot points, character development, and themes. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to promote critical thinking and analysis, allowing you to delve deeper into the novel and gain a deeper understanding of its complexities.

The Historical Context section provides important historical background information about the time and place in which the novel is set. This section explores the political, social, and cultural context of the novel, helping you to better understand the novel's themes and ideas.

The Character Map section includes details about each the novel's main characters, how they interact with each other, what character relationships exist, and provide students with a visual representation of the characters motivations.

The About The Author section provides insight into the life and work of Alexandre Dumas.This section explores the author's biography, his literary influences, and his writing style, giving you a deeper appreciation for the novel and its place in French literature.

Best of all, our study guide flipbook includes an answer key for all the questions, so you can check your answers and make sure you are on the right track.

Whether you are a student, a literature enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of this classic novel, our The Count of Monte Cristo study guide flipbook is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals. So why wait? Order your copy today and start exploring the world of The Count of Monte Cristo

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This study guide goes through and all sections of the classic by Sandra Cisneros "The House on Mango Street". Includes questions and answer key, character map, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde study guide flip book is an invaluable resource for English teachers seeking to engage their students in this classic tale of duality and morality. This 16-page flip book is thoughtfully designed to provide teachers with all the necessary tools to teach the novel with ease.

The flip book is organized by chapters, allowing teachers to guide their students through the plot with ease and precision. Each chapter includes questions that encourage critical thinking and analysis, ensuring that students understand the themes and symbolism present throughout the text.

In addition to chapter questions, the flip book also includes a Character Map, which helps students keep track of the many characters in the story, and a Historical Context section that provides important background information on the era in which the novel was written.

The About the Author section is also included, providing teachers with the opportunity to delve into the life and motivations of the author, Robert Louis Stevenson. With this information, teachers can help students understand the cultural and historical context that influenced Stevenson's writing.

Finally, the flip book includes an answer key for easy grading, saving teachers valuable time and energy.

Overall, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde study guide flip book is an indispensable tool for English teachers who want to provide their students with a comprehensive understanding of this classic novel. With its organized layout and thought-provoking questions, this flip book is sure to engage students and foster a love of literature that will last a lifetime.

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Studying Esperanza Rising? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a 4 crossword puzzles for Prologue- Chapter 3, Chapter 4-6, Chapters 7-9, and Chapters 10-13. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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