Middle School Literature Independent Work Packet (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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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.

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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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This resource features a digital set of 20 reader response journal prompts to complement your Edgar Allan Poe unit and support distance learning using Google Drive. Each prompt is comprised of a quote from the Master of Suspense himself and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his musings. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), exit tickets, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

Example of a prompt:

"Who has not, a hundred times, found himself committing a vile or a silly action, for no other reason than because he knows he should not?”

Think of a time when you did something while you were very much aware that you should not be doing it. Why did you do it? What were the consequences of your decision to commit this wrong?

Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any of Poe's stories, Halloween, or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Father of Horror!

This product requires free accounts through Google Drive and is completely paperless.

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More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:

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⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game

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This resource features a meticulous lesson plan for introducing and reading the story, comprehension questions, a literary elements chart, a vocabulary worksheet, and comprehensive answer keys for Kurt Vonnegut's cautionary tale of government overreach and equality gone wrong, Harrison Bergeron. Materials encourage students to examine the text closely and make inferences based on their observations. Each resource is meant to enhance your students' understanding of the story so that you can really dive into the deep stuff! This product is suitable for inside or outside of class and can also function as an emergency substitute plan.

Product Includes:

• Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Reading the Story
• What is Equality? Pre-Reading Activity
• Attractive Cover Page for Student Packet
• Comprehension Questions
• Literary Elements Chart
• Vocabulary Worksheet
• Meticulous Answer Keys for all Components

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Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on Harrison Bergeron by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Harrison Bergeron Pre-Reading Activity

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⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint

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This resource features a digital set of 25 reader response journal prompts to complement your Shakespeare unit and support distance learning using Google Drive. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

Example of a prompt:

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players… and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages” ~ As You Like It

What types of roles do you play in your own life? How do these roles differ and to what audience(s) are they played? Why do we find ourselves playing different roles for different people within our lives?

Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any Shakespearean play or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Bard!

This product requires free accounts through Google Drive and is completely paperless.

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⭐ William Shakespeare Quote Posters

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This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, activities, and classroom decor for the study of Kurt Vonnegut's cautionary tale of government overreach, Harrison Bergeron. The numerous activities as well as full-length lesson plans provide an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for the short story and encourage students to think critically about literary elements, theme, and symbolism. An Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint and Crossword Puzzle helps to set the groundwork for the dystopian tale. All the materials needed for a formal set of Socratic Seminars are included to ensure deep thinking and close reading of the text. A full answer key is provided along with student-tested lesson plans to help guide you through teaching the story. Also included is our wildly popular Escape Room with tasks on characters, vocabulary, plot, quotes, and literary elements of the story - perfect for a review before the final test (also included!). The wide range of lessons in this unit will keep your students engaged from start to finish and help them to gain a deep understanding of Kurt Vonnegut's enduring dystopian tale.

Product Includes:

• Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint & Crossword
• What is Equality? Activity
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• Lesson plan for reading the story
• Comprehension questions
• Vocabulary worksheet
• Literary elements chart
• "Silent Conversation" Quote Pass Activity
• Socratic Seminar lesson plan and materials
• Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game
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Engaging Fiction Comprehension - Character, Plot, Solution

This resource includes a 500+ word engaging fiction story centered around a compelling character facing a problem and coming up with a thoughtful solution. The complex narrative is written at a high 5th - 6th grade reading level and tackles mature themes including passion, injury, depression, and overcoming adversity that will resonate with middle school students.

The passage is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions focused on analyzing the central character's motivations and development, understanding the plot points and central conflict, and examining how the character grapples with and solves the key problem in the story. Detailed sample responses and an answer key are provided.

This fiction comprehension resource is perfect for:

Analyzing character traits, motivations, and development

Plot analysis and plot structure

Conflict and resolution

Theme and central ideas

Critical thinking and analysis

Key terms: character, plot, conflict, solution, fiction comprehension, upper elementary, middle school reading

With engaging content and thought-provoking questions, this resource provides an excellent opportunity for upper elementary or middle school students to practice standards-aligned ELA skills. This comprehension activity engages learners in analyzing high-level narrative fiction.

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!

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.

Libro de Gramatica

Spanish Learners Spanish Grammar Workbook

More than 40 worksheets for students to practice their Spanish!

Includes:

Prepositions, demonstrative adjectives, upper case rules, antonyms, demonstrative adjectives, preterite, imperfect, direct object pronouns, and many more RULES with guided practice!

Amazing graphics!!!!

Este recurso está lleno de herramientas interactivas y divertidas para fortalecer sus habilidades al usar las preposiciones en español.

Incluye:

1. Juego Digital: Accede a un emocionante juego digital en mi blog que hará que tus estudiantes se involucren y disfruten mientras practican preposiciones. Además, este recurso incluye la clave de acceso para que puedas utilizar el juego de manera eficiente.
2. Actividad Interactiva de Cortar y Pegar: Esta actividad fomenta la participación activa de los estudiantes. Cortarán y pegarán elementos relacionados con preposiciones, lo que les permite aplicar sus conocimientos de una manera práctica y entretenida.
3. Google Slides Interactivos: Utiliza las diapositivas interactivas de Google para guiar a tus estudiantes a través de ejercicios de práctica. Estas diapositivas son una herramienta valiosa para seguir instrucciones y aprender de manera efectiva.
4. Tarjetas Boom: Las tarjetas Boom son un recurso digital versátil y entretenido que hará que tus estudiantes se involucren con las preposiciones de una manera interactiva. Añade un toque de diversión a tus lecciones.
5. Rompecabezas de Preposiciones: ¿Qué mejor manera de reforzar el aprendizaje que con un rompecabezas? Este recurso incluye un rompecabezas de preposiciones que desafiará a tus estudiantes y les ayudará a consolidar sus conocimientos.
6. Libro de Gramática como Bono: Además de las actividades anteriores, este recurso incluye un libro de gramática que aborda las preposiciones en profundidad. Como un bono adicional, también encontrarás hojas de trabajo relacionadas con las preposiciones.

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Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
• Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
• Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
• Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!