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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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Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

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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Looking for a fun and engaging way to review figurative language with your students? Look no further, our figurative language bingo game has you covered with 25 different terms of figurative language, a call list, and 35 bingo cards. Watch your students engage with figurative language in a fun way.

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

•About the Author

•British Literature and Folklore

•Rise of Modern Fantasy

•Conflicts

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

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Studying The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a vocabulary list and quiz for each list based on chapters. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text!

Includes:

• Vocabulary list and quiz for Chapters 1-5
• Vocabulary list and quiz for Chapters 6-12
• Vocabulary list and quiz for Chapters 13-21
• Vocabulary list and quiz for chapters 22-30
• Vocabulary list and quiz for chapters 31-Conclusion
• Answer Key
• 20- 25 words per list/ per quiz
• Quotes from the novel so that students may use context clues
• Answer Key included
• 42 pages of content

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 Skin I'm In ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• Race and Education America
• Effects of Desegregation of Schools
• Story Overview
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

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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 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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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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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.

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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.

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Studying The Count of Monte Criste by Alexandre Dumas ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 6 crossword puzzles covering the entire book. Pairs great with The Count of Monte Cristo: Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying Ender's Game ? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary lists and 5 quizzes covering the entire book. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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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 Hatchet? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a 5 crossword puzzles for Chapter 1-4, Chapter 5-8, Chapters 9-12, Chapters 13-16 and Chapters 17-Epilogue. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

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Introducing the ultimate study guide for Les Miserables the classic novel by Victor Hugo! The Les Miserables study guide flipbook contains everything you need to understand this masterpiece of French literature.

With 19 pages of comprehensive material, the study guide is divided into three main sections, including Questions by Chapter, Historical Context, and About The Author.

The Questions by 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 About The Author section provides insight into the life and work of Victor Hugo.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.

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