Less than $5 Middle School Literature Resources

Introduce plays from William Shakespeare by studying the great adaptions from Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb with their Tales From Shakespeare. These are engaging worksheets geared to having your students interact more with the story line and vocabulary used in The Tempest.

Tales From Shakespeare are great adaptions of William Shakespeare's play that allow student to be introduced to the story line in a way they can understand while not being too simplistic. Worksheets, crossword, word search, chapter notes are bundled together based on the story. Answer sheets are provided where necessary.

Check for more Tales From Shakespeare worksheets being posted for each play!!!

Including: Midsummer Night's Dream

Tales From Shakespeare Bundle

Festive way to make connections:

Students read or watch A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, my students read A Christmas Carol and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas, for an engaging activity before the holiday. A Christmas Carol was a challenge for the students, so watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas was a fun distraction.

Students will take notes on the provided worksheets to help keep track of information and make connections in a visual format. Notetaking helps keep students engaged in both stories. This also helps the students look at well know material in a new way.

This active and engaging resource gets students moving and discussing. Students will make paper snowballs out of the provided cards. They will then use these for a snowball fight. When time is up, students will find a partner, uncrumple the paper, and have a discussion.

Students can reach connections and have discussions with the information they gather.

What's included:

• A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas worksheets for notes
• Topics include: character, setting, theme, conflict, language, plot, and resolution.
• Answer keys for the students.
• A Christmas Carol and How the Grinch Stole Christmas cards for creating paper snowballs.

Why this resource is helpful:

• Print and go worksheets are easy for teachers.
• Seasonal work which helps practice essential language skills.
• Answer key provided.
• Directions included.
• Students enjoy an indoor snowball fight.
• The nature of the activity causes random topics for discussion each round.

If your students loved reading Kwame Alexander's The Crossover, they need to see the new Disney+ series! As teachers, we want our students to be engaged, even when they are watching a film. With this resource, students will be challenged to think critically about the text and film in a variety of ways including comparing and contrasting, evaluating director decisions, and tracking character development across the series.

This resource includes:

• A double-sided handout for episode 3
• This handout contains:
• One do now question, three discourse questions, compare and contrast section, and two rigorous writing tasks in DOK 3 or 4 and Bloom's Taxonomy Evaluate/Analyze categories.
• This handout contains a teacher-facing answer key with answers students may write about.

Check out every episode bundled 1-8: Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handouts Episodes 1-8 BUNDLE (TeachShare.com)

Turn Reading Into a Game with the Printable Book Bingo Challenge!

Are your middle-grade students struggling to stay engaged with their reading? This printable book bingo challenge gamifies reading, making it exciting and rewarding for all students.

Designed specifically for grades 5-8, it’s perfect for classroom use, library programs, homework assignments, or homeschool programs.

Why This Book Bingo Is a Must-Have:

✔️ Motivates Reluctant Readers: By turning reading into a fun, interactive challenge, students are inspired to explore new genres, discover unique stories, and tackle their reading goals with enthusiasm.

✔️ No Prep and Easy to Use: This printable bingo sheet is versatile enough to fit any curriculum. Use it as a class-wide competition, a homework assignment, or even an independent reading tracker. All you have to do is print it out and get creative with rewards once students achieve a bingo goal!

✔️ Encourages Variety of Reading: This book bingo game encourages students to read across genres, exploring different authors, and broadening their literary horizons.

✔️ Perfect for Middle Grades: Tailored to the interests and developmental needs of 5th to 8th graders, this resource aligns with their growing curiosity and ability to analyze deeper themes in literature.

The Book Bingo Challenge transforms middle school reading into a fun, achievable adventure that students will love. It’s the perfect way to foster a reading culture in your classroom or homeschool while making your job easier.

➡️ Grab your printable bingo sheet today and get your students excited to read!

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Test your reading comprehension of the seventeenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diper Overlode with this hilarious 45-question multiple-choice self-checking digital game - complete with a mystery puzzle!

Students must acquire and read the seventeenth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. After students read the book, they are ready to play the game! It's simple: click the link to access the game. The game gives you audio instructions and guides you. Read the question and choose the answer! You will know right away if you got the answer correct. Throughout the game, you will slowly reveal a secret mystery puzzle - see if you can guess the picture before the game ends! The game should take 15-30 minutes depending on the player's reading level.

What's Included?

• 45-multiple choice question self-checking digital game
• built-in mystery puzzle
• Printable Certificate of Completion PDF

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Teacher Bethanie

Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

An introductory power point to accompany the novel and give some background information. Includes information about the author, themes, setting, dialect, and foreshadowing.

Inference Graphic Organizers Inference Worksheet Graphic Organizers

This resource is also included in the following discounted resources:

• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
• Graphic Organizer MEGA BUNDLE
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Inference and Prediction Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Inference BUNDLE
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 pages

★ PDF File

★ Suitable for any text or grade

This resource includes:

★ 2 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (containing Post-It clip art)

These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences using any text under study. As they read, students will make an inference and provide two details, then write explanations for details. This is an excellent tool to help students gather important information before writing a response. The first graphic organizer does not include evidence and explanation sentence stems to help students develop their writing, while the second graphic organizer does - which will help support differentiation in the classroom!

These graphic organizers can be used in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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Other Graphic Organizer Packets (PRINT and DIGITAL) you might be interested in:

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• Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers

• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers

• Setting Graphic Organizers

• Plot Graphic Organizers

• Imagery Graphic Organizers

• Conflict Graphic Organizers

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Explore Connections Between Literature and History with this Animal Farm Character Analysis!

Dive deep into George Orwell's classic novella, Animal Farm, and its allegorical ties to the Russian Revolution. This engaging activity allows students to analyze characters, uncover historical parallels, and enhance their understanding of both literature and world history.

What’s Included:

• Character Analysis Chart: Detailed prompts for students to connect Animal Farm characters with key figures from the Russian Revolution.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to encourage critical thinking about the themes and messages of the story.
• Comparison Framework: Helps students draw parallels between Orwell's allegory and historical events.
• Answer Key: A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate discussion and evaluation.

Key Features:

• Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates English literature and World History for a holistic educational experience.
• Student-Friendly Design: Clear instructions and engaging questions keep students focused and involved.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Encourages analysis, synthesis, and connections between historical context and literary themes.
• Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-print or digitally assign activity designed to fit seamlessly into your lesson plans.

Perfect For:

• Literature Classes: Enhance discussions of Animal Farm and its deeper meanings.
• World History Lessons: Use as a supplement to your unit on the Russian Revolution.
• Thematic Units: Explore propaganda, power dynamics, and societal change in history and fiction.

Uncover the allegory of Animal Farm with this thought-provoking character analysis activity. A must-have resource for teaching literature, history, and critical thinking in your classroom!

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their informative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Middle School Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts:

• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

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The Witch Who Lost Her Magic - Halloween Readers Theatre Script for Year 3-5

Description: Bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom with this fun and engaging Readers Theatre script: The Witch Who Lost Her Magic!

Perfect for Year 3-5 students, this Halloween themed script tells the enchanting story of Hazel, a mischievous witch who loses her magic and must perform acts of kindness to restore it. This delightful readers theatre script will have your students laughing, learning, and improving their reading fluency, all while celebrating the spooky season!

What's Inside:

• A 5 scene, easy to read Halloween Readers Theatre script.
• 6 engaging characters: Hazel the Witch, Broomie the talking broomstick, Ollie the Owl, Ginger the Goblin, Flora the Fairy, and a Narrator.
• Themed for Halloween, with a message of kindness and teamwork.
• Designed for Year 3-5 readers, with dialogue that encourages expressive reading and collaboration.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for Halloween: Get your students excited about Halloween with a script that's spooky but sweet!
• Builds Reading Fluency: This Readers Theatre script offers repeated reading opportunities, helping students improve their fluency, expression, and comprehension.
• Engages All Learners: The fun, quirky characters and magical storyline will keep even the most reluctant readers engaged.
• No Prep, Just Print and Go: Simple to use in literacy centers, guided reading, or even for a class performance. All you need to do is print and enjoy!

How It Works:

• Perfect for group reading or small performances, this Readers Theatre script encourages teamwork and reading confidence.
• A great fit for Halloween literacy centers, as a classroom play, or even as a fun end of October activity.

Looking for more Halloween resources? Make sure you check out these, they are perfect for halloween literacy centres...

Halloween Readers Theatre - The Ghost Who Lost His Scare

Halloween Description Writing

Halloween Writing Prompts

Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Witch Who Changed Her Ways

Halloween Activities Booklet

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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Looking for a** Female Writers**-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity for Women's History Month? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about 10 of the most influential female writers in history.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

This scavenger hunt includes short articles about:

♦ Jane Austen

♦ Charlotte Brontë

♦ Emily Dickinson

♦ Mary Shelley

♦ Virginia Woolf

♦ George Eliot

♦ Agatha Christie

♦ Harper Lee

♦ Louisa May Alcott

♦ Gertrude Stein

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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This 4-page pre-reading handout provides students with important background information for understanding William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. This resource includes a two-page handout on the history of the Roman Republic. The resource also included is a comprehension check and answer key so that teachers can assess whether students have understood important details from the handout.

Learning about the history of the Roman Republic will provide students with the contextual information necessary for understanding certain lines in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. You could have students read this handout for homework before starting the play; or you could have students read the handout aloud together in class before giving them the comprehension check worksheet.

If you like this pre-reading handout, you'll definitely want to check out my 160-page Complete Teaching Unit on Julius Caesar. The complete unit features colorful and engaging worksheets on every scene in Shakespeare's play. Because the complete unit is both professionally designed and academically rigorous, it is especially well-suited for courses like Honors English and AP Lang.

Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching this complex play. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. And don't forget to check out the Complete Teaching Unit on Julius Caesar....

Happy teaching,

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

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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• ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
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• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
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The Chapter Book Response Sheets can be used with any chapter book. This product comes with 14 different response sheets-students can complete a response sheet after each chapter or after several chapters. These response sheets are ideal for Literature Circles, Independent Read, Homework, etc. Each response sheet focuses on different concepts that are aligned with Common Core. Please check out the Preview for a better view of examples.

Below are suggestions for the use of the Chapter Book Response Sheets:

Literature Circles- Students can use the response sheet after each chapter or every couple of chapters. The concepts covered can be used as discussion pieces during Literature Circle.

Independent Read- Students can use these response sheets to keep their reading skills and memory fresh while reading a chapter book. They can keep their response sheets in order and have a study guide to look back on at the end of the book.

Homework- Students can be assigned one or more chapters, and do a response sheet for homework.

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Unlocking the Bard's brilliance: Break down Shakespeare's Quotes - Fun, Interactive & Educational!

Struggling to understand Shakespeare's quotes? This interactive activity makes it FUN for students of all grades (Middle & High School) to decode the meaning and connect it to their lives!

Here's how it works:

• We present a captivating Shakespeare quote.
• Students dive deep, analyzing its meaning and answering questions like:
  • What does this quote mean to YOU?
  • How does this connect to the world WE live in today?

Benefits for Students (All Grades):

• Boost critical thinking: Analyze complex language and situations.
• Sharpen communication skills: Articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
• Build historical connections: Bridge the gap between Shakespeare's time and ours.
• Make Shakespeare FUN! Engage with the Bard in a dynamic and interactive way.

Benefits for Teachers (All Grades):

• Lively classroom discussions: Spark engaging conversations about the meaning and relevance of quotes.
• Differentiated learning: Adapt the activity for various learning styles and abilities.
• Assessment made easy: Gauge student understanding through written responses or discussions.

Ready to bring Shakespeare to life? This activity is perfect for:

• Middle School English Classes (Grades 6-8)
• High School English Classes (Grades 9-12)
• AP Literature Courses

Don't wait! Start your students on their Shakespearean adventure today!

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An easy to understand presentation to help students with mood and tone. Includes: Definitions Quotes Examples Group/Individual Activities with word banks Whole class reviews (Poetry and Prose) Great for literature classes and writing reviews! Meets CCSS.

This Imagery Anchor Chart resource is designed to help students understand and identify different types of figurative language in literature. Each type of imagery is presented on a separate page for clarity, making it perfect for grades 5–12.

Features:

• Individual Pages for Each Type: Clear, dedicated pages for visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, and olfactory imagery.
• Definitions and Descriptions: Simple, easy-to-understand definitions that explain each type of imagery.
• Examples: Engaging examples for each type to illustrate how imagery enhances writing.
• Friendly Design: Bright and inviting layout that captures students' attention.

This resource is perfect for classroom displays, group activities, or individual study, making learning about imagery fun and accessible!

• 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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Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift For World Book Day !

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• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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