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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DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
5. Summarizing activity and questions
6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
7. Analyzing Characters practice
8. Inferencing
9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

• Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
• Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
• Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
• Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
• Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
• Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
• Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
• Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.

Move and breathe through a childhood classic. The Napping House by Don and Audrey Wood has been a favorite story in my classes for years, and with a librarian’s suggestion, I brought it to life through yoga for the first time in 2012. Now accompanied by our beautiful illustrations, we can use this yoga sequence to promote a lifelong love of learning, reading, and healthy habits.

Each of the characters in the story is paired with a yoga pose, and each page adds another character in order. As the sequence builds, the poses come together in a beautiful flow. Do the poses as you read, or read and then do the poses—whatever feels the best to you.

This lesson plan is a perfect resource for teachers, parents or clinicians who want bring the story to life with movement. We’ve included a story script and a list of poses so children can learn the yoga sequence.

The Napping House Literacy Integration is a 14-page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.
This download contains the following:

• The Napping House Lesson Plan designed for kids ages 4-10

• List of yoga poses, props and key themes that relate to the story

• Story script to read along with The Napping House

• Guided relaxation, meditation script, crafts, and group activities

• The Napping House yoga sequence poster, with nine (9) poses

With love from my heart and my team to you!
Lara

Explore the Beauty of Spring with Figurative Language Color by Number.

Welcome to a vibrant celebration of spring with our engaging Figurative Language Color by Number activity! This printable resource is designed to delight learners while reinforcing their understanding of figurative language. With three captivating pages and seven unique figurative language exercises, this No Prep activity pack is perfect for classrooms, homeschool settings, or independent learning.

Activity Highlights:

✨ Figurative Language Galore: Immerse students in the world of figurative language with seven diverse exercises, including similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and more.

✨ Colorful Artwork: Encourage creativity with beautifully crafted spring-themed illustrations waiting to be brought to life with color.

✨ Educational and Engaging: Enhance language skills in a fun and interactive way, ideal for students of various ages and learning styles.

Product Details:

• Pages: 3 unique color by number worksheets accompanied by answer keys for easy grading.
• Target Audience: Suitable for elementary and lower middle school students, ages 8-12.
• Digital Download: No Prep! Instantly access and print these worksheets for immediate use in the classroom or at home.

Why Choose This Figurative Language Activity?

This Figurative Language Color by Number activity isn't just a coloring exercise—it's an educational adventure! Students are engaged and love to see if they are correct. Use this as review for the test prep or as an activity that your early finishers can use for extra practice. It's a win win resource!

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Engage your students with this ready-to-use Figurative Language Color by Number activity, designed for Google Sheets. This online version includes 3 interactive worksheets packed with hands-on practice to reinforce essential language skills.

Your students will love this no-prep activity that doubles as effective test prep! As they identify and color different figurative language elements, such as similes, metaphors, personification, and more, they'll enjoy a fun, interactive learning experience. They will determine which figurative language each sentence is and type it in the box. Self Checking: if they type the correct word the box will turn green and fill in the more color, if they type the answer in incorrectly the box will turn red and they need to try again.

This is a digital only activity: ***⚠️_Must you must have a free Google account to access the digital color by number activity.***_

Key Features:

✨Online-only activity accessible via Google Sheets

✨No printing required; digital downloads for instant use

✨Includes 3 unique worksheets for comprehensive practice

✨Answer key included for easy assessment

Transform your language lessons into a dynamic learning adventure with this Figurative Language Color by Number Digital Activity. Download today and watch your students master figurative language while having a blast!

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Elevate your reading instruction with our 4th Grade Figurative Language Choice Board! Designed to enhance student engagement and foster a love for reading, this choice board offers a variety of fun, interactive activities that cater to diverse learning styles. Ideal for end-of-year activities, independent work, or literacy centers, this resource helps combat boredom and keeps students motivated.

What’s Included:

• Choice Board with 20 Engaging Activities: Categorized into four distinct areas ensuring a well-rounded approach to reading comprehension and literary analysis.
• Detailed Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to easily assess student performance, ensuring clear expectations and consistent grading.

Key Features:

✨ Variety of Activities: From creating a book trailer to designing a comic strip, students can choose activities that align with their interests and strengths.

✨ Student Autonomy: Encourages independent learning and decision-making as students select their preferred tasks.

✨ Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and digital-friendly, making it simple to integrate into your classroom routine.

Benefits:

✦ Enhances Engagement: Keeps students interested and involved in their reading assignments.

✦ Promotes Critical Thinking: Activities require students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.

✦ Supports Differentiation: Perfect for diverse classrooms, offering multiple entry points for all learners.

Perfect For:

☑ End-of-Year Activities

☑ Literacy Center

☑ Independent Work

☑ Homework Assignments

Why Teachers Love It❤️: "This choice board has transformed my reading lessons. My students are more engaged and excited about their reading activities. The rubric makes grading straightforward and consistent."

Disclaimer⚠️: Some activities across different boards may be similar but are tailored to different topics to maintain relevance and variety.

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Engage ✨and inspire your 4th-grade students with this comprehensive bundle of ELA choice boards! This bundle includes five diverse and engaging choice boards designed to cater to early finishers, high achievers, and any student looking to deepen their understanding of ELA concepts. Each choice board is packed with a variety of activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning.

*This product is not editable*

Included Choice Boards:

1. Reading: Activities that encourage students to explore and analyze texts, fostering a love for reading and improving comprehension skills.
2. Writing: Creative and structured writing tasks that enhance students’ writing abilities and allow them to express their ideas effectively.
3. Creativity: Fun and imaginative activities that encourage students to think outside the box and develop their creative skills.
4. Figurative Language: Interactive exercises to help students master similes, metaphors, idioms, and other figurative language elements.
5. Text Features: Activities focused on identifying and understanding various text features in different types of texts, such as diagrams, captions, and indexes.

Features:

✨ 100 Activities: This bundle offers a total of 100 engaging activities, providing ample opportunities for student learning and growth.

✨ Versatile Use: Perfect for early finishers, high achievers, independent work, or as supplemental activities.

✨ Teacher Tips: Each choice board comes with detailed teacher tips to ensure smooth implementation and maximum student engagement.

✨ Customizable: Options to adjust the number of activities students must complete, catering to different classroom needs and time constraints.

✨ Optional Rubrics: Included rubrics to help you assess students’ work and hold them accountable.

Why You’ll Love It:

❤️ Promotes Independent Learning: Empowers students to take charge of their learning through choice and self-direction.

❤️ Enhances Engagement: Keeps students motivated with a variety of fun and challenging activities.

❤️ Supports Differentiation: Offers a range of activities to meet diverse learning needs and interests.

Disclaimer: Some activities across different boards may be similar but are tailored to different topics to maintain relevance and variety.

Transform your ELA classroom with these dynamic and engaging choice boards.

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Try my collection of digital and printable resources designed to enhance language skills through creative and interactive activities. This Spring Figurative Language Color by Number Bundle is ideal for educators seeking engaging materials to reinforce figurative language concepts in an enjoyable way and enjoy a good deal!

*** ⚠️Must you must have a free Google account to access the digital color by number activity.***

What's Included:

☑ Digital & Printable Worksheets: Accessible as digital downloads or printable PDFs, offering flexibility for classroom or remote learning environments.

☑ Seven Figurative Language Exercises: Explore similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and more through captivating color by number worksheets.

☑ Answer Keys Provided: Facilitate easy grading and assessment with included answer keys for each worksheet.

Key Features:

✨ Spring-Themed Illustrations: Delightful artwork captures the spirit of spring, providing visual cues for understanding figurative language concepts

✨ Educational and Entertaining: Perfect for elementary and middle school students, ages 8-12, to reinforce language arts skills in an engaging format.

Why Choose This Bundle?

This Spring Figurative Language Color by Number Bundle stands out with its blend of educational value and creative expression. Whether you're a teacher looking to spice up your language arts curriculum or a parent seeking supplementary resources, this bundle offers a versatile solution for teaching and learning figurative language. You now have the choice to print or assign the assignment in google classroom for your students.

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Studying Murder on the Orient Express? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

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•About the Author

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•Essential Questions

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The focus of this breakout is Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. The activities in this breakout game are designed to help students review what they have read in the play. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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Task #1 Plot

See if your students can figure out the overall plot for the story using a diagram and plot cards. When put in the right order students get a secret code.

Task #2 Characters

A way for your students to work together figuring out who is who from the novel with character cards and an answer sheet. Once solved students gain a code word.

Task #3 Close Read

Students must close read an excerpt from the novel and acurately answer questions about the excerpt to reveal the last code word.

Task #4 Encrypted Message

Using all the clues from the previous three tasks students must solve the encrypted message to escape the room.

Your students will love competing against the other groups in their class to solve these knowledge based puzzles around the novel.

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This 27-page product includes four unique tasks designed to challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of the novel. The tasks cover important literary elements such as plot, characters, close reading, and an encrypted message. Each task is designed to be completed in a group, encouraging collaboration and teamwork among your students.

With our Frankenstein Escape Room, your students will be able to experience the novel in a whole new way, as they work to solve puzzles and clues to unlock each task. The included answer key provides a clear and detailed guide to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

This escape room is perfect for high school English teachers looking to add an interactive and engaging element to their lesson plans. The tasks are designed to challenge students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important literary concepts.

So why wait? Add our Frankenstein Escape Room to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that your students will talk about for years to come

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