8th Grade Literature Scaffolded Notes (by date, latest first)

• Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle

Enhance your classroom's social-emotional learning with this comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning & Character Development Bundle! This resource includes five engaging worksheets designed to build essential life skills, promote empathy, and foster a positive mindset among students. Perfect for educators, counselors, and parents, this bundle supports character education and helps students navigate their emotions effectively.

Included Resources:

1. 28 Character Traits with Synonyms & Emoji Visuals – A colorful reference chart that aids ELL/ENL students in understanding key character traits through visuals and synonyms.
2. Growth Mindset Reflection Worksheet – Empower students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and set personal goals, fostering resilience and a positive mindset.
3. Empathy and Kindness Activities Worksheets – Thought-provoking prompts and relatable scenarios that help students explore empathy and kindness in their interactions.
4. Emotion Vocabulary Worksheet – A structured list of 20 emotions, complete with definitions and examples, to support students in articulating their feelings and enhancing emotional intelligence.
5. Positive Behavior Prompts Worksheet – Quick prompts and role-play scenarios that encourage students to identify and reflect on positive traits in themselves and others, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This bundle is ideal for grades 2-8 and can be used in classrooms, counseling sessions, or at home. By integrating these resources into your teaching, you will cultivate a compassionate and understanding atmosphere where students feel empowered to express themselves and support one another.

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• 28 Character Traits with Synonyms & Emoji Visuals | Perfect for ELL / ENL Student

Support your ELL/ENL students with this engaging and visual Character Traits Reference Chart! This printable resource features 28 key character traits, each paired with easy-to-understand synonyms and emoji visuals to help students quickly identify and understand the traits. The inclusion of multiple word choices encourages vocabulary building and helps students describe characters in both reading and writing activities.

What’s Included:

• 28 Character Traits with Synonyms and Emoji Visuals for each trait.
• Perfect for ELL / ENL learners who benefit from visual aids to support language development.
• A great resource to keep in students' reading or writing folders all year long!

How to Use: This chart can be used as a reference in reading groups, writing centers, or as part of character analysis lessons. Students can quickly access the word bank to improve their writing and comprehension of characters in stories.

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Embark on an extraordinary literary adventure with this unit bundle for The Hobbit. This carefully curated collection combines engaging and thought-provoking resources designed to enrich your teaching of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless masterpiece. From pre-reading activities to post-reading analysis, interactive maps, and collaborative hexagonal thinking, this bundle has everything you need to create an immersive and dynamic learning experience for your high school and middle school students.

Key Components:

• The Hobbit Workbook: This comprehensive workbook lays the foundation, guiding students through vocabulary explanations, background knowledge of Tolkien, guided chapter notes, and thought-provoking writing prompts. Focused on fostering comprehension, literary analysis, and critical thinking, it ensures a deep dive into the world of Bilbo Baggins.

• The Hobbit Close Reading and Analysis Questions: Elevate your students' exploration with 35 additional close reading and analysis questions. Perfect for post-reading activities, these questions delve into the novel's intricacies, encouraging collaboration, annotation, and in-depth analysis.

• The Hobbit Hexagonal Thinking Activity: Ignite critical thinking with our Hexagonal Thinking Activity. Whether exploring connections before reading or diving into post-reading themes, these hexagonal cards provide a visually engaging and collaborative experience, fostering insightful discussions among students.

• The Hobbit Story Map Activity: Immerse your students in Middle-earth with our Story Map Activity. This versatile resource offers a large printable map for tactile learners and a Google Slides activity for a digital interactive experience. Explore key plot points and moments with additional images that can be added to enhance understanding.

• Final Assessment Ideas: Assess your student's understanding of the novel using one of the writing prompts - creative or informative! Or focus on project-based learning and allow them to explore the novel by working on one of the project ideas.

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Enhance your "Animal Farm" novel study with this comprehensive workbook. Designed for middle and high school students, this workbook is the ultimate companion to George Orwell's classic allegory. This resource equips educators with everything needed for a successful novel study, from pre-reading activities to guided chapter notes, multiple writing prompts, and complete answer keys.

Engage your students with purposeful pre-reading activities:
Lay a solid foundation with pre-reading activities that cover essential vocabulary and background knowledge about Orwell and the context in which "Animal Farm" was written. These activities help students connect with the story before diving into the text.

Master the chapters with guided notes:

Guide your students through each chapter with detailed notes emphasizing comprehension, literary analysis, and transfer skills. These notes help students identify key themes, character development, and important events throughout the novel.

Thought-provoking writing prompts:
Encourage deeper thinking and creativity with multiple writing prompts that require students to analyze the text, explore symbolism, and discuss the themes of "Animal Farm." This section includes a peer grading rubric to promote collaborative learning.

Time-saving answer key:
Save time with a complete answer key that provides detailed explanations for all workbook activities, ensuring you have everything needed to guide students through the novel study.

Are you about to read Animal Farm and are worried your students might not be able to follow along? These guided notes utilize the AVID style to help students keep track of what is happening in the novella.

As students read the novella and answer questions they have to show their ability to summarize and make inferences. These notes are also perfect for students independently reading the novella.

Have other ideas or want to customize the questions for your grade level or group of students? ✨No problem!✨This template is completely customizable.

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Enhance your "Animal Farm" novel study with this comprehensive workbook. Designed for middle and high school students, this workbook is the ultimate companion to George Orwell's classic allegory. This resource equips educators with everything needed for a successful novel study, from pre-reading activities to guided chapter notes, multiple writing prompts, and complete answer keys.

Engage your students with purposeful pre-reading activities:
Lay a solid foundation with pre-reading activities that cover essential vocabulary and background knowledge about Orwell and the context in which "Animal Farm" was written. These activities help students connect with the story before diving into the text.

Master the chapters with guided notes:

Guide your students through each chapter with detailed notes emphasizing comprehension, literary analysis, and transfer skills. These notes help students identify key themes, character development, and important events throughout the novel.

Thought-provoking writing prompts:
Encourage deeper thinking and creativity with multiple writing prompts that require students to analyze the text, explore symbolism, and discuss the themes of "Animal Farm." This section includes a peer grading rubric to promote collaborative learning.

Time-saving answer key:
Save time with a complete answer key that provides detailed explanations for all workbook activities, ensuring you have everything needed to guide students through the novel study.

This workbook is:

• Curriculum Aligned:

Seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, meeting educational standards with ease.

• Student-Centric Learning:

Elevate student comprehension and literary analysis skills through engaging and meaningful activities.

• Versatile and Easy to Use:

Tailored for both students and teachers, ensuring a user-friendly experience for everyone.

• Ideal for Classroom and Homeschool Use:

Perfect for both traditional classrooms and homeschool settings, offering a flexible and adaptable resource for any learning environment.

Looking for additional resources? Check out these character slides to help students track character development further. Or grab these classroom posters to get your room ready for the unit!

Transform your literature unit into an engaging and collaborative experience with this hexagonal thinking activity. This print-and-go resource is designed to enhance pre- and post-reading exploration and help students explore themes and ideas presented in the novel while reading.

This resource works perfectly with the complete workbook!

Key Features:

• Pre-Reading and Post-Reading Exploration:

Dive deep into "The Hobbit" with a versatile hexagonal thinking activity that caters to pre- and post-reading experiences. Encourage students to explore connections and themes before delving into the narrative and afterward to deepen their understanding.

• 35 Hexagonal Cards with Themes:

Spark meaningful discussions with 35 meticulously crafted hexagonal cards focusing on key themes and ideas from "The Hobbit." From heroism and friendship to the impact of greed, guide your students in exploring the rich tapestry of Tolkien's masterpiece.

• Print-and-Go Convenience:

Save valuable prep time with this hassle-free, print-and-go activity. Distribute the hexagonal cards to your students or groups, and watch as they actively engage in collaborative exploration.

• Versatile Application:

Suitable for high school and middle school classrooms and homeschooling environments. Adapt the activity to your needs and class dynamics, fostering an inclusive and participatory learning experience.

This resource allows for:

• Access to the Canva template:

Ensure that this lesson works for YOUR students by adjusting the terms on the cards. Use the additional ideas provided in the notes section or develop your own.

• Flexible Lesson Planning:

Seamlessly integrate into your lesson plans for a dynamic and engaging literature exploration. This activity can take 5 to 30 minutes, depending on how in-depth you want your students to go!

• Collaborative Learning:

Foster a sense of collaboration and teamwork as students explore the interconnected themes of "The Hobbit."

• Critical Thinking Development:

Cultivate critical thinking skills through in-depth analysis and discussion.

• Time-Efficient Resource:

Streamline your teaching process with a ready-to-use, time-efficient activity that maximizes student engagement.

Are you looking for additional resources? Check out this close reading activity!

Embark on an immersive literary journey with this comprehensive workbook designed for middle and high school classrooms. This resource-packed workbook is your one-stop solution for a captivating exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless masterpiece.

Engage your students with purposeful pre-reading activities:
Start your unit on a strong note! This workbook kicks off with a deep dive into Tolkien's background, as well as definitions for some key terms providing students with the context they need for a richer reading experience.

Master the chapters with guided notes:

Foster active reading and enhance comprehension! Each chapter is accompanied by carefully crafted guided notes, challenging students to showcase their understanding, analyze literary elements, and apply skills they have already learned.

Ignite deep thought with writing prompts:
Spark meaningful discussions with thought-provoking writing prompts. Encourage students to delve into the themes, characters, and symbolism within "The Hobbit." Peer grading rubrics and teacher checklist rubrics make assessment a breeze!

Time-Saving Answer Key:
Streamline your grading process with a comprehensive answer key. A valuable tool for efficient and effective evaluation.

This workbook is:

• Curriculum Aligned:

Seamlessly integrated into your curriculum, meeting educational standards with ease.

• Student-Centric Learning:

Elevate student comprehension and literary analysis skills through engaging and meaningful activities.

• Versatile and Easy to Use:

Tailored for both students and teachers, ensuring a user-friendly experience for everyone.

Looking for additional resources? Check out this close reading activity!

Enhance your "The Hobbit" unit and captivate your students with a resource that combines exploration, analysis, and creativity.

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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