$5 - $10 Homeschool Literature Resources (by price, high to low)

This resource features a comprehensive literature guide for use while reading Shakespeare's most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for the play and promotes strong reader response by encouraging students to connect and have fun with this highly relatable text! The wide range of activities in this guide from daily journal prompts, illustration activity, and a creative writing assignment to the final essay questions will keep your students engaged throughout and help them to gain a deep understanding of possibly their first interaction with the great William Shakespeare. A full answer key is provided for this guide.

Product Includes:

- Student cover page

- Anticipation guide

- Journal Prompts

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension questions

- Love Arrows Graphic Organizer

- Creative writing journal entry assignment

- MSND artwork assignment

- Essay Prompts & Rubric

- Answer Key

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This "INITIATION" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Plath's "Initiation" highlights fitting in, group exclusivity, self exploration, and individuality. Millicent, a teen pledge at Lansing High, realizes that being an individual offers more freedom and self discovery than being part of a sorority. Can we truly separate ourselves from society and at what would you sacrifice to do so?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, conformity, and individuality.

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. INITIATION POD Parties

3. INITIATION WATCH/Listening Party

4. INITIATION Poster Challenge

5. INITIATION TASK CARDS

6. PLATH & FITTING IN

7. INITIATION in Society

8. REGARDING THE SORORITY and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

BEOWULF Puzzles

BEOWULF [TASK CARDS]

BEOWULF [ESSAY EXAM]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [TASK CARDS]

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It's that time of the year where you teach RESEARCH PAPERS. Well, this EDITABLE product has 80+ SLIDES that gives teachers the tools for teaching RESEARCH writing through 15 steps. Students will be engaged and excited to learn about a topic and go through the entire process of researching and writing about it.

This WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER UNIT product can be used for comprehension of the process of writing a research paper. Indeed, this product has 6+pages of definitions and descriptions, Characteristics of the various parts of a RESEARCH PAPER, over 4 Warm Up Writing Prompts, an Awesome Project, EDICATBLE, TEACHER NOTES help students navigate this genre of English and writing. This RESEARCH SERIES product can be used for MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 15-STEPS to Writing a Research Paper

2. 6+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. Elements of RESEARCH WRITING

4. EDITABLE

5. Teacher Notes

6. 4 Writing WARM UP Prompts

7. An Awesome Projects

8. A VIDEO DEFENSE activity

9. Several Peer Editing activities and MORE to make your classroom GREAT!

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ADVENTURE FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

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THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

THE HISTORICAL FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

GOTHIC LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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It's that time of the year where you teach RESEARCH PAPERS. Well, this EDITABLE product has 80+ SLIDES that gives teachers the tools for teaching RESEARCH writing through 15 steps. Students will be engaged and excited to learn about a topic and go through the entire process of researching and writing about it.

This WRITING A RESEARCH PAPER UNIT product can be used for comprehension of the process of writing a research paper. Indeed, this product has 6+pages of definitions and descriptions, Characteristics of the various parts of a RESEARCH PAPER, over 4 Warm Up Writing Prompts, an Awesome Project, EDICATBLE, TEACHER NOTES help students navigate this genre of English and writing. This RESEARCH SERIES product can be used for MIDDLE and HIGH SCHOOL students. Check it out!

This Product Includes:

1. 15-STEPS to Writing a Research Paper

2. 6+ Pages of Clarification and Explanation for use in your class.

3. Elements of RESEARCH WRITING

4. EDITABLE

5. Teacher Notes

6. 4 Writing WARM UP Prompts

7. An Awesome Projects

8. A VIDEO DEFENSE activity

9. Several Peer Editing activities and MORE to make your classroom GREAT!

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ADVENTURE FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

SCIENCE FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

THE DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

THE HISTORICAL FICTION [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

GOTHIC LITERATURE [WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES]

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I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

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This "THE SNIPER" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" identifies a young sniper in Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, who navigates a rooftop overlooking a city street. He contemplates his position in this war, then shoots an enemy with dire consequences. What can we learn from war? Does it have a toll on us?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their life's journey, war, and our society.

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. THE SNIPER POD Parties

3. THE SNIPER WATCH/Listening Party

4. THE SNIPER Poster Challenge

5. THE SNIPER TASK CARDS

6. Looking @ "SNIPER"

7. SNIPER in Society

8. REGARDING WAR and much, much more

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THE SNIPER [LESSON PLANS and TEACHER NOTES]

THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

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I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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This "THE SNIPER" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

O'Flaherty's "The Sniper" identifies a young sniper in Dublin, Ireland during the Irish Civil War, who navigates a rooftop overlooking a city street. He contemplates his position in this war, then shoots an enemy with dire consequences. What can we learn from war? Does it have a toll on us?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their life's journey, war, and our society.

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. THE SNIPER POD Parties

3. THE SNIPER WATCH/Listening Party

4. THE SNIPER Poster Challenge

5. THE SNIPER TASK CARDS

6. Looking @ "SNIPER"

7. SNIPER in Society

8. REGARDING WAR and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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THE SNIPER [LESSON PLANS and TEACHER NOTES]

THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

BEOWULF Puzzles

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [TASK CARDS]

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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This "INITIATION" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Plath's "Initiation" highlights fitting in, group exclusivity, self exploration, and individuality. Millicent, a teen pledge at Lansing High, realizes that being an individual offers more freedom and self discovery than being part of a sorority. Can we truly separate ourselves from society and at what would you sacrifice to do so?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, conformity, and individuality.

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. INITIATION POD Parties

3. INITIATION WATCH/Listening Party

4. INITIATION Poster Challenge

5. INITIATION TASK CARDS

6. PLATH & FITTING IN

7. INITIATION in Society

8. REGARDING THE SORORITY and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

BEOWULF Puzzles

BEOWULF [TASK CARDS]

BEOWULF [ESSAY EXAM]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [TASK CARDS]

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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This "SPACE" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Strand's "Space" highlights our ability to deal with whatever life throws at us. Two characters converge on a New York City building top: one looking to sunbathe, and the other, looking to liberate herself from society. Can we truly separate ourselves from society and at what lengths would you go to do so?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, gender roles and stereotypes in our flawed society.

*** This product may possess mature content for some. Please use caution with this product.***

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. SPACE POD Parties

3. SPACE WATCH/Listening Party

4. SPACE Poster Challenge

5. SPACE TASK CARDS

6. STRAND & GENDER

7. SPACE in Society

8. GOOD MEN, BAD MEN and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

BEOWULF Puzzles

BEOWULF [TASK CARDS]

BEOWULF [ESSAY EXAM]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [TASK CARDS]

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

Also, guys, remember that leaving REVIEWS is a way that TeachShare gives you credit on products! So let's do it!

Thanks for stopping by!

This "SPACE" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Strand's "Space" highlights our ability to deal with whatever life throws at us. Two characters converge on a New York City building top: one looking to sunbathe, and the other, looking to liberate herself from society. Can we truly separate ourselves from society and at what lengths would you go to do so?

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, gender roles and stereotypes in our flawed society.

*** This product may possess mature content for some. Please use caution with this product.***

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. SPACE POD Parties

3. SPACE WATCH/Listening Party

4. SPACE Poster Challenge

5. SPACE TASK CARDS

6. STRAND & GENDER

7. SPACE in Society

8. GOOD MEN, BAD MEN and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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THANK YOU, MA'AM [TEXT]

BEOWULF Puzzles

BEOWULF [TASK CARDS]

BEOWULF [ESSAY EXAM]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [TASK CARDS]

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Hey guys,

I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

Please consider checking out the other short story materials and resources in my store.

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This Mary Wilkins Freeman "The Revolt of Mother" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves, social expectations, and our society. 35+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

"Father" wants to build a new barn for his new horse and cow; however, "mother" wants the new barn to be refurbished into her new house. Who gets what they want? How? Does "father" give in to "mother's" wishes or does she have to revolt? “The Revolt of ‘Mother’” addresses themes of domestic rebellion, self-assertion, the repression of women, and tradition in a male-dominated society.

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, social expectations, and our society.

This PRODUCT includes:

1. Class Opener/Bell Ringer

2. THE REVOLT OF MOTHER POD Parties

3. THE REVOLT OF MOTHER WATCH/Listening Party

4. THE REVOLT OF MOTHER Poster Challenge

5. THE REVOLT OF MOTHER TASK CARDS

6. In Conflict: Analyzing Conflict in "MOTHER"

7. The 'MOTHER' Alternate Story

8. REGARDING Sara

9. Symbolism in 'mother'

10. We're all Mary

11.The MOTHER Standing Discussion Party and much, much more

to make your your classroom GREAT!

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About Hey Jack!

'Hey Jack!' is a series of illustrated chapter books for reluctant and emerging readers written by Sally Rippin. The ‘Hey Jack! Series is full of down-to-earn, realistic stories, with word art or illustration on every second page and no more than 50 words per page. #bundlebonanza

In the bonus section you will find the document that has all of the worksheets together as one file. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com

Included in this bundle are the comprehension worksheets for:

The New Friend

Jack has found a lost puppy! Can he convince his mom and dad to let him keep it? Will the puppy become The New Friend?

The Robot Blues

Jack has made the best robot suit for a costume party, but he's afraid the other kids will think a homemade costume is silly.

The Worry Monster

Jack has a spelling test, but he doesn't want to study for it. What will happen if he leaves it until the last minute?

The Scary Solo

Jack is angry that Billie got the solo he wanted, but can he save the day when things go wrong on concert night?

The Playground Problem

Jack’s friend Billie is away, so he plays with Alex instead. They have lots of fun together! But what will happen when Billie comes back and Jack is faced with The Playground Problem?

The Top Team

Jack wants to win the maths competition at school, but it's not his best subject. Luckily, he's been paired with a maths whiz! Can they work together to win?

The Winning Goal

Jack wants to kick a goal at soccer, but the coach has made him goalie, and there is no glory in goalkeeping.

The Circus Lesson ** Added June 28**

Jack's new babysitter is great--pizza for dinner, juggling lessons and sleeping outside with no tent. But will Jack let his worrying get in the way of enjoying the circus lesson?

The Crazy Cousins ** Added July 7**

When asked to spend the day with his crazy cousins, Jack's reluctance and bad mood may spoil the whole day.

Each book has a two page worksheet that includes questions from the each chapter and vocabulary.

Hey Jack! Books To Be Added

The Worst Sleepover

The Bumpy Ride

The Bravest Kid

The Toy Sale

The Big Adventure

The Best Party Ever

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Let's face it, Shakespeare can be a bit ...boring.

But not with this Shakespearean Insults activity pack and game bundle!

Get your students laughing while they learn Shakespeare vocabulary and interact with Shakespeare's plays in a whole new way.

Perfect for students in grades 6-12!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

• It Makes Learning Fun: Forget dry lectures! This Shakespearean insult bundle is full of games like the hilarious insult generator, creative activities, and more to keep students engaged and excited about learning.
• Less Intimidation: Shakespeare can be intimidating, but these activities make it approachable and fun. Students will be surprised at how much they enjoy exploring the Bard's language.
• Saves Your Sanity (and Time): No more spending hours planning lessons. This pack comes with 69 pages of ready-to-use activities. Plus, laminate the game cards and you're set for years to come – talk about a time-saver!
• Keeps Everyone Engaged: Got visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners? This pack has something for everyone! With Shakespeare quizzes and games, art projects, and more, every student will find a way to connect with Shakespeare’s plays.
• Builds a Powerful Vocabulary: The Shakespeare insult generator and comprehensive glossaries make learning new words a blast.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Shakespearean Insult verbal duel dramatic play game.

Roast (Insult) building game

Matching Quiz

Shakespeare trivia

3 Glossaries

What would Shakespeare Say activity

Music activity

Art activity- create a comic

Battle of wits game- verbal smackdown

Synopsis and insults from 12 plays: King Lear

Romeo and Juliet

The Taming of the Shrew

Hamlet

Macbeth

The Taming of the Shrew

Midsummer Nights Dream

Julius Caesar

The Tempest

Othello

Merchant of Venice

Twelfth Night

Much Ado About Nothing

This pack is a game-changer for anyone who wants to make Shakespeare come alive in their classroom.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

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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.

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!

This 25-page literature guide features a Common-Core aligned mini-unit for Edgar Allan Poe's tale of ultimate revenge, "The Cask of Amontillado." The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reader response for the short story and encourages students to think critically about Poe's use of irony, foreshadowing, literary elements, and symbolism. A full answer key is provided along with one bonus student-tested lesson plan. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged and help them to gain a deep understanding of and appreciation for one of the most horrifying tales in American literature.

Product Includes:

- Attractive Cover Page for Student Packet

- Anticipation Guide - Debate Statements

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension Questions

- Literary Elements Chart

- Irony or Foreshadowing?

-The Cask of Amontillado Family Crest Activity

- Symbolism Activity

- Snap Chat Story Graphic Organizer

- Full Answer Key for Teacher Use

- Student Examples of Symbolism and Family Crest Activities

- Suggested Lesson Plan for Family Crest Activity

While this literature guide is Common Core aligned for ninth grade, it is appropriate for students in eighth-twelfth.

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⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

⭐ Poe's Annabel Lee Poetry/Song Pairing

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle

But why stop with one story? We have enough Edgar Allan Poe resources to frighten your students for months!

⭐ The Raven Literature Guide

⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide

⭐ The Black Cat Literature Guide

⭐ The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide

⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide

⭐ The Masque of the Red Death Literature Guide

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Short Story BUNDLE

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A NOVEL STUDY Book Companion for SLIME by David Walliams.

This 91 page resource is an engaging and comprehensive unit that allows your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 2, 3 and 4 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. AN ANSWER KEY IS PROVIDED. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.

• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, vocabulary work, idioms

• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,

• Book response - creative responses, written responses.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Diper Overlode

Spaceboy by David Walliams

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A NOVEL STUDY for THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY based on the book by Katherine Applegate.

This 50 page Novel Study includes highly engaging and comprehensive questions and activities that allow your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

This is a NO-PREP resource that has been created with questions and activities following the order of the book. Students will be able to respond to each section after they have read it. Teachers can use this resource as either an independent work packet for students or as a guide to questions and discussion whilst working alongside students. Students will cover a wide range of Curriculum Standards in context.

This novel study is ideal as an independent activity or follow-up to the book.

AN ANSWER KEY IS INCLUDED

Activities include:

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualizing, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, cause and effect, summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, understanding vocabulary in context.
• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view.
• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme.
• Book response - creative responses, critical thinking, partner discussion response, written responses.
• Vocabulary - a focus on vocabulary words in context, word work.
• Applying and Synthesising - engaging activities designed for your student to show a deeper understanding of the story.
• 4 Non-fiction passages with questions - Silverback Gorillas, Gorilla Communication, Captive Gorillas and Gorilla Sanctuaries.
• Written tasks - using a range of genres as relevant to the story including diary writing
• Creative Thinking - engaging activities allowing student to apply their own knowledge and themes from the story to be creative.
• Critical Thinking - using themes from the story to consider wider issues.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.

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You are welcome to request a novel study in the questions and answers section of my shop!

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A NOVEL STUDY for THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE - A New Adventure by Jacqueline Wilson.

This 36 page resource is an engaging and comprehensive unit that allows your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter this unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.

• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work, idioms

• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,

• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

The One and Only Ivan

Survivors - The Empty City

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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A NOVEL STUDY Book Companion for THE WITCHES by Roald Dahl.

This 83 page resource is an engaging and comprehensive unit that allows your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter, students will cover many of the Grades 3 , 4 and 5 ELA Common Core State Standards in context.

This unit is packed with Common Core aligned activities and includes printable and digital versions.

The Unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. AN ANSWER KEY IS PROVIDED. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and comprehension. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.

• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, vocabulary work, idioms

• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,

• Book response - creative responses, written responses.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Diper Overlode

Spaceboy by David Walliams

Thank you for your continued support.

A NOVEL STUDY Book Companion for THE ONE AND ONLY BOB by Katherine Applegate.

This 43 page resource is an engaging and comprehensive unit that allows your students to respond to the story by using a wide range of reading comprehension strategies and skills.

With comprehension questions and activities for each chapter this unit can be followed chapter by chapter, with no extra preparation or planning required by the teacher. The responses in the unit have been planned and arranged so that your students will practise a wide range of comprehension strategies in context. It has been designed to promote thinking and understanding. Tasks can be completed independently, collaboratively or alongside a teacher. The unit has been planned so that over the course of the book, students will become familiar with and well-practised in using comprehension strategies to make meaning from text.

Activities include:

• COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHAPTER

• Comprehension strategies - inference, prediction , visualising, questioning, retrieving information, activating prior knowledge, making connections, summarizing, analysing, synthesising, understanding vocabulary in context.

• Literacy Skills - sequencing, cause and effect, main idea and events, compare and contrast, point of view, venn diagrams, writing, point of view, vocabulary work, idioms

• Story elements - character descriptions, character analysis, character emotions, character challenges, setting, plot, theme,

• Book response - creative responses, written responses, critical thinking.

All activities have been designed with student engagement at the forefront. In responding to the book, students will be required to think both within and beyond the text. Children learn best when they are having fun! Even better that they are learning the love of books at the same time!

Please follow me for more literacy units - particularly new releases!

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

The One and Only Ivan

Survivors - The Empty City

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Thank you for your continued support