Middle School Literature Study Guides

Immerse your students deeper into Armstrong Sperry's Newberry award winning story, Call it Courage, with this interactive study pack. Designed to engage students with the story line and vocabulary, this resource offers multiple ways to enrich their reading experience and comprehension.

The pack includes three distinct chapter note templates, allowing you to pick the format best suited to your particular teaching style or classroom environment. These templates will provide students with a structure for capturing their thoughts, ideas, and questions as they progress through the book.

In addition to these templates, a writing prompt sheet with five diverse ideas is included. These prompts are designed to stimulate critical thinking and encourage students to engage more deeply with the narrative, characters, and themes of the story, thereby enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the book.

The pack also features a word search and crossword activity sheets to reinforce understanding of the vocabulary and characters from the story. Not only do these activities make learning fun, but they also stimulate cognitive abilities such as problem-solving and focus.

Finally, a 2-page worksheet is included in the pack. This versatile resource can be used as a quiz to assess comprehension and retention of the story or even a homework assignment.

These resources provide a comprehensive and engaging way for your students to immerse themselves in Call it Courage, enriching their reading experience and making teaching this award-winning story a breeze.

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The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and the book study to accompany it!

This flip book goes through all 3 parts of Ray Bradbury's class dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451. It also include a character map and background and social context to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading each part or after the book is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

We Beat The Street Worksheets and Activities Bundle

ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Text - We Beat the Street

★ Approximately 693 pages

★ Includes 15 products (Bookmarks product is FREE!)

★ Most resources in this bundle include PRINT and DIGITAL versions. Some include only PDF (Print) versions. I am still in the process of updating to digital versions.

★ ANSWER KEYS included (for most resources)

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We Beat The Street Reading and Writing Scaffolding Activities Bundle

This resource includes a variety of differentiated writing activities, chapter questions, and KEYS, lesson plans (2), graphic organizers, vocabulary sheets, chapter summaries, book inference task cards, worksheets, assessments, rubrics, bulletin board task display pages, Tests, ANSWER KEYS, and SO MUCH MORE to make teaching We Beat The Street a fun and engaging learning experience!

This WBTS Bundle includes the following products:

• WBTS Mega FULL BOOK Chapter BUNDLE
• WBTS Inference Task Cards and Test
• WBTS Chapter Vocabulary (Words Defined)
• WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
• WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
• INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
• WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
• WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
• WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
• WBTS Activity Worksheet Packet and KEYS
• Peer Pressure Scenario Task Cards and Worksheets
• WBTS TEST and Answer Key
• WBTS Bookmarks
• Reading Reflection Sheets
• Writing Reflection Sheets

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The following WBTS Question Chapter Packets ARE included in this bundle, but can be purchased separately in my store:

• WBTS Mega Chapter BUNDLE
• WBTS Chapter 1 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 2 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 3 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 4 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 5 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 6 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 7 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 9 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 10 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 11 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 12 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 13 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 14 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 15 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 16 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 17 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 18 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 19 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 20 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

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This resource is designed to accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. This resource covers all 7 chapters of the text. Students will answer comprehension questions about the text, along with questions about figurative language and text design. There are also questions that push students to analyze the text and the choices the author made.

Some of the terms used in this study guide include:

- simile

- alliteration

- personification

- ellipses

- mood

- textual evidence

- irony

- context clues

- summarize

Included in this resource are 132 questions about this text. Each chapter study guide has a color and a black/white version of the worksheets. There is a color and a black/white cover. If you would like to print them all at once, you can put the cover page on top. There is a Google Doc with answers to all of the questions.

Middle school students sometimes have problems keeping up with the different parts of reading analysis. They sometimes get lost in the sea of all they have to keep up with while they read. This MIDDLE SCHOOL READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS [TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS] resource gives students access to understanding their reading passages.

It has *AWESOME, HIGHLY ENGAGING SUGGESTED USES, *2 KINDS OF WORKSHEETS, *EDITABLE for TEACHER PERSONALIZATION, *INCLUDES WORKBOOK COVER AND PAGES, *GREAT FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. Students will be able to navigate texts, making sense of reading passages. Check it Out!

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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 flip book goes through all 5 Acts of William Shakespeare's play. It also include a character map and background information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the Act or after the play is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

We Beat the Street Chapter Summaries | We Beat the Street Book Notes

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★ Full Book Chapter Notes

★ Print and Digital

This resource includes:

★ We Beat The Street Chapter Notes and Summaries (13.5 pages)

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource includes detailed chapter summaries to provide you with quick and easy access in locating important information, events, and ideas in the book without having to flip through countless pages to find what you're looking for. It's especially helpful when trying to direct students to specific events in the book and recall important information.

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WBTS Question Chapter Packets you might be interested in:

• WBTS Mega Question Chapter Packet BUNDLE
• WBTS Chapter 1 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 2 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 3 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 4 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 5 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 6 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 7 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 8 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 9 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 10 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 11 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 12 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 13 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 14 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 15 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 16 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 17 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 18 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 19 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 20 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 21 Packet
• WBTS Chapter 22 and Conclusion Packet

Other WE BEAT THE STREET resources you might me interested in:

• WBTS BUNDLE
• WBTS Mega Question Chapter Packet BUNDLE
• WBTS Chapter Questions and KEYS
• WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
• WBTS Three Differentiated Writing Packets
• WBTS Bookmarks
• WBTS Chapter Vocabulary
• WBTS Chapter Summaries and Notes
• WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
• WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
• WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
• WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
• WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
• INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
• WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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This bundle should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. The story is not included in this resource.

This bundle includes:

- Chapter Vocabulary Lists

- Chapter Vocabulary Quizlet Links

- Google Form Vocabulary Tests

- A Reading Journal with 8 Prompts

- A Thorough Study Guide with Middle School English Vocabulary Embedded (personification, summarize, simile, etc.)

- A Final Writing Project Including Research

- A Final Writing Project Rubric

BONUS: Two prompts and worksheets for a socratic seminar discussion regarding the book.

These resources cover everything you could need for a unit about this novel.

Are you about to read Animal Farm and are worried your students might not be able to follow along? These guided notes utilize the AVID style to help students keep track of what is happening in the novella.

As students read the novella and answer questions they have to show their ability to summarize and make inferences. These notes are also perfect for students independently reading the novella.

Have other ideas or want to customize the questions for your grade level or group of students? ✨No problem!✨This template is completely customizable.

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Rubric included for easy grading

*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.

This flip book goes through all 26 chapters of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and has questions to ensure comprehension. It also includes a character map and background information on the author to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the book. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students. Google Drive version- works well in Google Classroom.

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

This study guide goes through the classic historical fiction novel by Lois Lowry, "Number the Stars". Includes questions and answer key, character map, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel. Answer Key included.

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Rubric included for easy grading. Great for any novel study

This study guide goes through all the chapters of the science fiction classic by Lois Lowry, The Giver. Includes questions and answer key, character map, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel.

This flip book goes through all the main characters of the play. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students! Comes complete with rubric for easy grading!

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The Skin I'm In - Study Guide

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The Skin I'm In - Vocabulary lists, crossword puzzles, and quizzes

This study guide goes through all the chapters of Lawerence Yep's Dragonwings Includes questions and answer key, historical context, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel.

Studying Dragonwings? Looking for more activities?

We got you covered.

Dragonwings Introduction Power Point

Dragonwings Characterization Flipbook

Introducing the ultimate study guide for The Count of Monte Cristo the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas! The The Count of Monte Cristo study guide flipbook contains everything you need to understand this masterpiece of French literature.

With 17 pages of comprehensive material, the study guide is divided into three main sections, including Questions by Chapter, Historical Context, Character Map, and About The Author.

The Questions by Chapter section includes detailed questions for the novel's chapters designed to help you focus on key plot points, character development, and themes. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to promote critical thinking and analysis, allowing you to delve deeper into the novel and gain a deeper understanding of its complexities.

The Historical Context section provides important historical background information about the time and place in which the novel is set. This section explores the political, social, and cultural context of the novel, helping you to better understand the novel's themes and ideas.

The Character Map section includes details about each the novel's main characters, how they interact with each other, what character relationships exist, and provide students with a visual representation of the characters motivations.

The About The Author section provides insight into the life and work of Alexandre Dumas.This section explores the author's biography, his literary influences, and his writing style, giving you a deeper appreciation for the novel and its place in French literature.

Best of all, our study guide flipbook includes an answer key for all the questions, so you can check your answers and make sure you are on the right track.

Whether you are a student, a literature enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of this classic novel, our The Count of Monte Cristo study guide flipbook is the perfect tool to help you achieve your goals. So why wait? Order your copy today and start exploring the world of The Count of Monte Cristo

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This study guide goes through and all sections of the classic by Sandra Cisneros "The House on Mango Street". Includes questions and answer key, character map, and a biography on the author. Easy to assign and easy to grade. Helps ensure students are reading and comprehending from start to finish of this novel.