$5 - $10 Middle School Reading Lesson (by price, high to low)

This bundle includes resources for the first five short stories in the book Flying Lessons and Other Stories. Those stories are: How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium, The Difficult Path, Sol Painting, Inc., Secret Samantha, and The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.

Each resource includes a presentation and student worksheets which come in color and b/w for easy printing.

This bundle includes:

38 student worksheet pages

52 slides

Answer Keys

Each resource includes:

story vocabulary

pre-reading activities

tiered reading questions

an emphasis on one particular ELA standard

Depending on the length of your class periods, this resource could last 4 days or 2 weeks.

Kickstart your school year with this engaging reading and writing program launch for grades 5 and 6. Perfect for the first twenty days of school, our daily lessons ensure a smooth transition back to school, fostering critical skills and a love for learning. Empower your students with the tools they need for academic success!

Updated to support Ontario 2023 Language Curriculum

This bundle has everything you need to set up your Readers' and Writers' program! This bundle includes teacher printable and slide decks - making your first 20 days easy to plan and implement.

Writers' Program includes:

This resources included everything you need to set up your Writers' program.

• Among the lessons included are:
• Set-up
• Revising/Editing
• Peer Editing
• Abandoning Writing
• Author's Chair
• Generating Ideas
• Conferencing

Reading Program includes:

This resource includes all the required lesson plans, BLMs and anchor chart ideas.

Among the lessons included are:

• Accessing Reading Materials
• Listening to Your Inner Voice
• Reasons to Abandon Books
• Leaving Tracks of Your Thinking
• Different Kinds of Non-Fiction
• Reading Response Journals
• Creating a List of Your Reading
• Book Talks

Bonus: Creating Book Trailers

Buyer Feedback:

⭐️ This is a great way to start the year and set expectations and routines. My students enjoyed the activities, and I'm glad there are now digital files of reading and writing workshops. (Alexandra D.)

⭐️ This is a great resource to begin Reading and Writing and getting the chance to see where the students are at. Thanks! (Melissa L.)

⭐️ This is so very helpful in setting up Reading Workshop in a very easy-to-use format. Thank you! (Rebecca W)

Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Thank for taking the time to stop by and purchase this resource.

Description

Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

• The importance of understanding author's purpose

• The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain

• How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose

• Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts

• Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

• Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

1. Summarizing the main points
2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

Text Titles:

Literary Nonfiction

1. Biography of Malala Yousafzai - Explore the life of a young woman who stood up for education rights and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
2. Emma Raducanu: A Rising Star Overcoming the Odds - An account focusing on the challenges and triumphs in youth sports.
3. Personal Essay on Bullying - Reflections from someone who experienced bullying, discussing its impacts and lessons learned.
4. Travel Writing about a Trip to the Amazon Rainforest - Descriptions and adventures in one of the world's most vital and diverse ecosystems.

Journalism

1. News Article on Climate Change - Current events and scientific explanations regarding global climate shifts.
2. Feature Story on Innovations in Technology - In-depth look at how technology is changing education.
3. Investigative Reporting on Plastic Pollution - Uncovering the sources and solutions of plastic pollution in oceans.
4. Opinion Piece on the Importance of Recycling - Persuasive arguments about why recycling should be a part of daily life.

Academic Writing

1. Research Paper on Habitats of Endangered Species - Study and presentation of critical habitats that need protection.
2. Case Study on the Impact of Video Games on Youth - Analysis of positive and negative effects of gaming.
3. Review of a Science Documentary - Critical evaluation of a popular science documentary's content and presentation.

Practical Nonfiction

1. How-to Guide on Starting a Community Garden - Step-by-step instructions for school-based or community garden projects.
2. Self-help Book for Teens on Managing Stress - Practical advice and techniques for handling school and social stress.
3. Instructions for cooking lasagne - From the history, to the ingredients, to the recipe and execution.

Creative Nonfiction

1. Narrative Nonfiction on a Significant Historical Event - A compelling retelling of the moon landing, focusing on lesser-known facts and figures.
2. Historical Account of the Civil Rights Movement - A blend of factual history and personal stories from the 1960s.
3. True Crime Story about a Famous Art Heist - Examination of the theft, the investigation, and the impact on the art world.

Additional Engaging Topics

1. Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt  - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.

2. Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.

3. The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

• Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension

• Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose

• Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

• Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts

• Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

This resource features all the materials you need to conduct a full length escape room for Walter Dean Myers' acclaimed novel, Monster.

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Your students won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying during this activity!

How does it work?

Your students have worked hard throughout the unit following the Steve Harmon trial and today, their knowledge will be tested with an escape room covering the characters, plot, vocabulary, and elements of Monster.

• Guess Who: In the first task, students must match each character from Monster with their description by drawing a line connecting them. Letters not intersected by these lines will form their first code word.
• Criss Cross: In the second task, students must complete a crossword puzzle about major plot points, characters, setting, and quotes from the novel. Circled letters within the crossword, once unscrambled, reveal their second code.
• Legal Lingo: In the third task, students must complete fill-in-the-blank sentences using vocabulary words from the novel. Shaded letters within the answers, once unscrambled, reveal the third code.
• Plot Thickens: In the fourth task, students must answer challenging multiple choice questions about the novel. Letters of the correct answers reveal the fourth code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the fifth and final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that, once assembled correctly, reveals a notable quote from Monster. They must bring this quote to you in order to escape!

Product Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print & Classroom Preparation Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

- Theme Reflection for homework assignment or in-class writing activity

This escape room is an ideal way to end your unit on Monster and a great way to review for the final test.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Save over 20% on this resource when you purchase as part of a bundle of all Monster products by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Monster (Myers) Activity BUNDLE

__________________________________________________________________________________

Also, check out these great resources to complement your unit on Monster:

⭐ Monster (Myers) Anticipation Guide & Lesson Plan

⭐ Monster (Myers) Breaking News Article Assignment

⭐ Monster (Myers) Literature Guide

⭐ Monster (Myers) Quizzes for Entire Novel

⭐ Monster (Myers) Social Media Materials

⭐ Monster (Myers) Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials

⭐ Monster (Myers) vs. Murder on a Sunday Morning Compare Contrast Project

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence

If you are looking for the perfect way to review the hero's journey with your students using a rigorous yet engaging activity, look no further than this Hero's Journey ESCAPE ROOM!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Hero's Journey Escape Room. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!

How does it work?

Though your students have been learning about the 12 stages, 8 archetypes, and countless examples of the hero's journey through literature and film, it is time for them to become heroes themselves by escaping your classroom! In order to do this, they must work in small teams to solve 5 different puzzles related to the hero's journey, discovering a hidden message, and finding clues along the way.

• The 12 Stages: In the first task, students must match each stage of the hero's journey with its definition by drawing a line connecting them. These lines will intersect with letters that once unscrambled, will form their first code word.
• A Heroine's Journey: In the second task, students must correctly identify the 12 stages of the hero’s journey within The Wizard of Oz and place on a chart. When cards are assembled correctly, shaded boxes will reveal their second code.
• Guess Who: In the third task, students must play "Guess Who" by reading descriptions of 8 characters from popular hero's journey tales and identify which character archetype they represent. Letters within the correct answers will reveal their third code.
• Hero Worship: In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of Amy Lowell's Hero-Worship. The letters of the multiple choice question answers about the poem will form the fourth code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the fifth and final task, students must answer the final question, "What is the difference between a hero and an ordinary man?", by assembling a jig saw puzzle. Once assembled correctly, a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson will reveal the answer.

Product Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print & Classroom Preparation Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Sheet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing assignment

This escape room is ideal for reviewing the hero's journey in your classroom. Students will need to know the 12 stages and the 8 archetypes in order to complete the activity.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Save 20% off this resource when you purchase as part of a bundle of hero's journey products by Language Arts Excellence:

⭐ Hero's Journey BUNDLE

Also, check out this great product for your hero's journey unit:

⭐ Hero's Journey Socratic Seminar

⭐ Hero's Journey Anticipation Activity

Can't get enough of escape rooms? Many more ELA Escape Rooms here:

⭐ Escape from Dystopia ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Poetry ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Shakespeare ESCAPE ROOM

⭐The Handmaid's Tale ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Back to School ELA ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Back to School ELA ESCAPE ROOM - Pop Culture Edition

⭐ End of Year ELA Escape Room

⭐ End of Year ELA Escape Room - Pop Culture Edition

____________________________________________________________________________________

Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence

As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Do your students need practice to identify the main events and elements of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements!

What's included in the money-saving bundle:

Main Events and Sequencing Close Reading Worksheets

After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! The 15 passages offer variety, and this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 15 Printable Worksheets

Story Elements Close Reading Worksheets

Do your students need practice to identify the elements of story? These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying story elements.

After reading each passage, students will identify the characters, setting, problem (conflict), and lesson (theme).

This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."

These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 15 Printable Worksheets

***Note: both resources in the bundle utilize the same stories but each set focuses on a different skill! Perfect for practicing multiple skills!

Perfect for extra skill work during:

• morning meetings
• brain breaks
• sub-activities
• indoor recess
• snack time
• morning work
• early finishers
• end of year

★I would love to have you as my newest follower!★ Click here to follow.

Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. This bundle of Great American women biographies and worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Graveyard Book for its “delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor and human longing,” noting its “magical, haunting prose.” This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-4, and part 2 covers chapters 5 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

"Elevate Your Reading Classroom: The Ultimate Back to School Resource for Junior and Intermediate Classes"

The first 20 days of school can set the tone for the entire year, and reading is a crucial part of that experience. This comprehensive resource makes it easy to create a smooth transition from primary to intermediate level reading workshops, with all the necessary lesson plans, BLM's, and anchor chart ideas included.

This resource will help take your students to the next level of reading success. You'll find lessons on accessing reading materials, listening to your inner voice, reasons to abandon books, leaving tracks of your thinking, different kinds of non-fiction, reading response journals, creating a list of your reading, and book talks. Plus, as a bonus, you'll get tips for creating engaging book trailers!

Start the school year/new classroom off right with this must-have resource and help your students develop a lifelong love of reading.

This resource is part of the Reading bundle and the Reading/Writing bundle.

What people are saying:

• Such a quick and simple reference for getting those important "first 20 days" lessons in to build good readers! (Jessica M)
• Great way to get my brain wrapped around the crazy beginning of the year! (Gwen G)
• Very helpful for planning and starting up in September. Used with a grade 4/5 class. (Terri Lynn T)

Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Louis Sachar won the 1999 Newbery Medal for his incredible novel Holes and is studied in classrooms nationwide. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with speaker notes. Part one covers chapters 1-24, and part 2 covers chapters 25 through the book's ending.

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

Kate DiCamillo won the 2014 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel Flora & Ulysses for its authentic character development and themes of friendship and resilience. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with an activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-35, and part 2 covers chapters 36 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

The book, The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes - Every Cloud has a Silver Lining is a great book for students. Abby is figuring out who she is, what she likes, not giving up and persevering through difficult situations, how to feel a sense of self accomplishment and being proud of who she is, which is a great read for students as they figure out these parts of their life. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text and each chapter. Students will have the opportunity to answer questions about the main character, Abby and what she is dealing with as she navigates school as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. Each chapters questions are divided up throughout this product.

If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)

You may also be interested in the following products:

Katie the Catsitter Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Kitty-the-Catsitter-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-11347066

Squished Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Squished-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-11165267

Allergic Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Allergic-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-10488464

Book Report Template:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Book-Report-Template-9161788

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly - Locker Hero - Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Misadventures-of-Max-Crumbly-Locker-Hero-Reading-Comprehension-Questions-7906205

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly - Middle School Mayhem Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Misadventures-of-Max-Crumbly-Middle-School-Mayhem-Comprehension-Questions-7916119

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly - Masters of Mischief Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/The-Misadventures-of-Max-Crumbly-Masters-of-Mischief-Comprehension-Questions-8167997

Frazzled - Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Frazzled-Everyday-Disasters-and-Impending-Doom-Comprehension-Questions-9149040#show-price-update

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Scream for Ice Cream Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Nancy-Drew-and-the-Clue-Crew-Scream-for-Ice-Cream-Comprehension-Questions-8529876

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew - Sleepover Sleuths Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Nancy-Drew-and-the-Clue-Crew-Sleepover-Sleuths-Comprehension-Questions-9257824

Katherine Applegate won the 2013 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The One and Only Ivan, which is based on a true story out of Tacoma, WA. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with an activity guide. Part one covers pages 1-156, and part 2 covers pages 157 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

Dave Eggers won the 2023 Newbery Medal for the incredible novel The Eyes & The Impossible and is still being discovered worldwide for its incredible prose and inspiring themes. This two-part digital Google lesson is packed full of engaging, fun, and comprehensive activities to review this incredible piece of literature.

What's included in this product?

Two Google Slide presentations with activity guide. Part one covers chapters 1-19, and part 2 covers chapters 20 through the book's ending. These lessons are designed for teachers to click through - a true non-prep lesson!

What activities are included in the lessons? See the thumbnails and preview for images of some slides.

• Cracking codes
• Multiple choice questions
• Mystery pictures
• True or False game
• Game Show
• Character Study
• Order of events
• Discussion prompt questions

I use these exact lessons in my classes, and students not only have fun and reinforce what they've read in the book but they are always astonished at how time flies! We have so much fun. It is fast-paced and engaging. It's also great for various types of learners, as many of the questions can be answered using a finger system which prompts shy or quiet students to engage.

Please send a question if there is anything I can clarify about this lesson!

Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.

Key Features:

9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments

Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development

Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking

Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects

Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs

Weekly Themes:

• First Impressions
• Friendship & Social Connections
• Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
• Bullying & Its Effects
• The Power of Counseling & Support
• Personal Growth & Transformation
• Empathy & Understanding Others
• Making Positive Choices
• Reflection & Application

This novel study encourages students to:

• Analyze character development and motivations
• Reflect on their own experiences and growth
• Practice empathy and perspective-taking
• Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
• Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations

Includes:

• Detailed daily lesson plans
• Learning objectives for each week
• Printable worksheets and activity templates
• Discussion prompts and reflection questions
• Ideas for extension activities and final projects

Perfect for:

• English Language Arts classes
• Character education programs
• Social-emotional learning curriculum
• Guidance counselor support materials

Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.

Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!

The graphic novel, Sweet Valley Twins - Best Friends - The Graphic Novel by Nicole Andelfinger is great for children ages 9 - 15 years old, as they can relate with the characters. This is a book about friendship, getting along with siblings, developing interests, finding oneself, bullying, being a good friend, and being yourself as students navigate middle and high school. This book does not have chapters, so comprehension questions were separated by pages. Therefore, written comprehension skills and multiple choice questions are emphasized throughout this product.

The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and a few example sentences are presented in the packet. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet.

If you like this product you may like these:

Besties Work it Out - By Kayla Miller - Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Besties-Work-it-Out-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-8548843

Camp - By Kayla Miller - Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Camp-By-Kayla-Miller-Comprehension-Questions-8309835

Clash – By Kayla Miller – Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Clash-By-Kayla-Miller-Reading-Comprehension-Questions-8562500

Act - By Kayla Miller - Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Act-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-8681262

Real Friends Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Real-Friends-Graphic-Novel-Comprehension-Questions-9911321

If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)

In this product, The Man Who Named the Clouds is read and reviewed. Students will review/learn facts and vocabulary about what a forecast and meteorologist are, what a biography is and if it is comparable to a fiction or nonfiction text, review vocabulary words and their pictures that are present in the text, different kinds of clouds, learn about the author and the illustrator, and students will write a weather journal. Students will answer comprehension questions using this product. They can complete these questions individually, in a small group, or with support. There are several pages of comprehension questions in this packet that differ from the questions asked in the teacher edition. Selection vocabulary words, their meanings, and an example of them used in a sentence is included in this product. Students will have the opportunity to make up their own sentences for each selection vocabulary word as well. The questions from the text are adapted in this packet to meet each of your student's needs. At the end of the packet, students will answer comprehension questions about the author and illustrator.

You may also be interested in the following:

Because of Winn-Dixie Selection Vocabulary - Reading Street

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Because-of-Winn-Dixie-Selection-Vocabulary-8284220

Because of Winn-Dixie - Reading Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Because-of-Winn-Dixie-Comprehension-Questions-8283231

Lewis and Clark and Me - A Dog's Tale Reading Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Lewis-and-Clark-and-Me-Reading-Comprehension-Questions-8458983

On the Banks of Plum Creek - Reading Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-On-the-Banks-of-Plum-Creek-Comprehension-Questions-Vocabulary-8644364

What Jo Did - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-What-Jo-Did-Comprehension-Questions-8898342

Coyote School - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Coyote-School-News-Comprehension-Questions-9304857

Scene 2 - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Scene-2-Comprehension-Questions-9312773

Horse Heroes - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Horse-Heroes-Comprehension-Quest-9543449

Letters from Denali - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-Letter-from-Denali-Comprehension-Questions-8731020

The Horned Toad Prince - Reading Street Comprehension Questions

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Reading-Street-The-Horned-Toad-Prince-Comprehension-Questions-8688523

If you liked this product, please leave me a positive review. :)