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This novel study unit for Refugee by Alan Gratz has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your students as they read Gratz’s acclaimed novel. In this Refugee novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Detailed background information pages Comprehension questions Supplemental Information Presentation Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Answer keys Comprehension practice sheets Analyzing figurative language Using context clues Understanding the setting Character traits Character growth Student Discussion question pages End of Novel Multiple-choice assessment in print and self-correcting Google form version. Link to digital files. 135 pages/slides Other resources you might be interested in: TWO DEGREES by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander Novel Study Unit

This resource helps you teach students how themes enrich the story, how symbols can add depth, and how motifs can enhance the overall meaning of a text. These engaging activities and readings will help students sharpen their analytical skills and develop a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling. Inside this resource, you will find… A day-by-day lesson pacing guide An editable Google slide presentation providing an overview with examples of symbolism, motif, and theme 9 total practice sheets for all three concepts A fifteen-question multiple-choice assessment in both print and self-correcting Google form formats

Our Tone and Mood resource contains informative slide shows, writing activities, practice sheets, and assessments that help teachers save time as they teach students to understand the similarities and differences between these concepts. What’s inside… An editable Google Slides lesson presentation that clearly explains mood and tone Pacing guide 4 Student practice sheets Identifying the Mood graphic organizer (can be used with choice reading book) A visual writing prompt to practice Creating a Mood Identifying the Tone of a passage Adding Tone writing activity A student information page 3 Assessments on mood Answer keys

This novel study unit for Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds has everything you need to support your students as they read Reynolds’ award winning novel. In this Look Both Ways novel study, you will find: Chapter Summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes Three Multiple-Choice Assessments (one every 3-4 chapters) and a comprehensive end-of-the-unit multiple-choice assessment. Student Discussion Question Worksheets End of the novel essay question Answer Keys Teacher Information pages Each chapter contains multiple leveled questions allowing the teacher to differentiate for all students. Another resource you might be interested in: Ghost by Jason Reynolds Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for Unwind by Neal Shusterman has everything you need (including chapter summaries) to support your students as they read Shusterman’s timely novel. in this Unwind novel study, you will find: A total of 110 pages of print and digital materials Chapter summaries in two different formats Discussion questions Vocabulary lists and activity pages Comprehension activity pages Student discussion pages End-of-book multiple-choice assessment (in self-correcting Google form version too!) Answer keys Other resources you might be interested in: Science Fiction Genre Study Unit The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit

Build a community of readers by getting your students to talk about the books they read! This book review activity is a fun and relaxed way for students to create a book review slide (poster) to share with their classmates. It also helps teachers create a student-driven book list that helps when students are struggling to find their next book to read. Included in this FREE Resource… A Book Review Lesson An Example of a Book Review A Google Slides Assignment Template to be Shared with Students A Printable Book Review Activity Page

This novel study unit for “The Door of No Return” by Kwame Alexander has everything you need to support your students as they read Alexander’s important new novel. In the The Door of No Return novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries formatted for both teacher use & distribution to students Supplemental information presentation Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Extension essay question End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (also in Google form version) Answer Keys

If you’re looking for a low-prep, flexible, vocabulary unit to help you teach academic vocabulary to your students, this resource is for you! You can teach in a “word a day” format or in a full-time, multi-week format. We’ve included three different pacing guides to help you decide. Academic words are traditionally used in academic dialog and texts. Because these words are not common in everyday conversation, it’s very important to teach them directly to students. This will help students better understand directions, assignments and tests and comprehend text across different subject areas. Inside This (165+ Page/Slide) Resource You Will Find: Three Pacing Guide Options Word Lists 4 Twenty-Word Lesson Presentations (80 words in total) -contains the word, definition, sentence, synonym, image Student Notes Pages Activity Sheets for Every Word List (5 words each list) -includes 4 Writing Activities in Print and Digital Formats 4 Multiple Choice Assessments in Print and Google Form Versions 4 Fill-in-the-Blank Assessments Answer Keys “Print and Cut” Display Words Links to Digital Files Other resources you might be interested in: Phrases and Clauses Unit [Pronouns Unit]/teaching-resource/resource-13062700) Verbals, Voice and Mood Unit

This novel study unit for THE LAST CUENTISTA by Donna Barba Higuera has everything you need to support your students as they read Barba Higuera’s science fiction novel. In this The Last Cuentista novel study, you will find: **Chapter summaries **formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Supplemental Information SLIDES presentation Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (in Google form version too) Answer Keys This is unit is offered in a print and digital format so you can upload digital student sheets to a learning management system. The structure of this resource allows for easy differentiation to help you support your students in class. Other resources you might be interested in: Science Fiction Genre Study Unwind by Neal Shusterman Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for Trash by Andy Mulligan has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your students as they read Mulligan’s exciting novel. In this Trash novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries in two formats, one for teacher use and the other to hand out to students if needed. Discussion questions that are organized by the reading strategies that make it easy for teachers to conduct book club meetings. Student Discussion Question Pages Comprehension Activity Sheets Vocabulary Quizzes Multiple Choice Quizzes for Each Section of the Book End of Unit Assessment Print and Digital versions of all quizzes, student discussion sheets, and comprehension activity pages! Answer Keys

This novel study unit for Ghost by Jason Reynolds has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your readers as they read Reynolds’ award winning novel. In the Ghost novel study, you will find: *** Chapter Summaries** formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes 5 Multiple Choice Assessments presented in both print and self-correcting Google form versions Student Discussion Question Worksheets End of the novel questions/activities Answer Keys Teacher Information pages Another resource you might be interested in: Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Novel Study Unit

Leverage students’ enthusiasm for graphic novels and meld it with research and informational writing! This resource not only helps teachers teach the elements of graphic novels such as splash pages, frames, use of color, close ups etc., It also teaches narrative elements such as characterization and dialog. This month-long, 160 page/slide graphic novel unit will guide you through teaching your students all about graphic novels, their unique elements and how to convert traditional text into a graphic novel format. Students will learn how to read and analyze graphic novels for their literary aspects then create a research-based graphic novel biography. Although this resource contains lessons focused on how to create a biography graphic novel, you can easily adapt the lessons to teach your students how to convert stories, personal narratives or other types of informational text into a graphic novel format!* This resource was created using Google slides. WHAT’S INSIDE: Pacing Guide Standards List 4 Lesson Presentations *Introduction to Graphic Novel Elements *Graphic Novel vs. Novel- Literary Elements (Setting, Dialog, Mood, Traits) *How to Create a Graphic Novel Activity *Biography Graphic Novel Project Reading Comprehension Activity Sheets Assessments with answer keys Applying Graphic Novel Elements Practice Storyboard Research Planning Pages Ten Unique Graphic Novel Layout Templates Graphic Novel Biography Project Checklist Rubric Links to Digital Files Other resources you might be interested in: Middle School Narrative Writing Unit Character Traits Resource

This Novel Study for The Many Assassinations of Samir, The Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri will help you support your students as they read Nayeri’s engaging and important novel. This 114-page, low-prep “The Many Assassinations of Samir…” novel study unit contains: Chapter Summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes Character List Vocabulary Lists and 4 Quizzes Student Discussion Question Worksheets End-of-the-Novel, Multiple-Choice Assessment (Print and Google Form Version) Supplemental Information Google Slides Presentation Answer Keys Other resources you might like: The Last Cuentista Novel Study Understanding Theme, Motif and Symbolism

This novel study unit for Two Degrees by Alan Gratz has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your students as they read Gratz’s thrilling novel. In this Two Degrees novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Supplemental Information SLIDES presentation Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (in Google form version too) Answer Keys This 120 page/slide unit is offered in both PRINT and DIGITAL formats. The structure of the unit allows for easy differentiation to help you support your students in class or in a distance learning environment. Another resource you might be interested in: Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for City Spies by James Ponti has everything you need to support your students as they read Ponti’s mystery/thriller novel. in this novel study for City Spies, you will find: Chapter summaries presented in two ways-one for teacher use and another one for student use. Supplemental information presentation (created in Google Slides). Student discussion question pages (print and digital formats) Comprehension activities (print and digital formats) Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes 2 Extension question writing activities End-of-Book, multiple-choice assessment (in print and Google form version). Answer keys Learning targets Character list Another resource you might be interested in: Mystery Genre Study Unit

Point of View and Perspective can be challenging to teach because each term is often used interchangeably. To make teaching easier and a little less stressful, we’ve created this 48-page, low-prep resource. Inside, you’ll find a slide show that has clear definitions and simplified examples to help you introduce students to the concepts of point-of-view and perspective. Here’s what you get… A day-by-day week-long lesson plan An editable Google slide presentation providing an overview of the five types of point-of-view as well as an overview of perspective and its influencing factors A note-taking sheet to keep students engaged during the presentation A point-of-view practice sheet A quiz to help students understand the factors that influence perspective A comprehension practice sheet that prompts students to identify and analyze a character’s perspective A fifteen-question multiple-choice assessment in both print and self-correcting Google form formats

December is full of holidays and this unit will help you explore them with your students in fun and engaging ways while meeting the standards. Start each class with a bell ringer then follow that up with a group writing activity centered around a holiday-themed prompt. Your students can spend a class designing a toy and telling a story from that toy’s point of view. They’ll also have the opportunity to work on nonfiction reading comprehension with five original informational articles about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Christmas in America, and Christmas in Australia. Each non-fiction article comes with a corresponding assessment featuring multiple-choice and constructed response questions. These activities are designed to give teachers choices. Activities last anywhere from 10 minutes to multiple classes. Each activity stands on its own or works as part of the mini-unit. If you teach one grade level or multiple grade levels across many sections, we’ve got you covered! Inside this Resource… Story Starter Activity Write-Around Activity The Secret Life of a Toy Writing Activity 5 Informational Articles Featuring: Hanukkah Christmas in the U.S. Kwanzaa Las Posadas Christmas in Australia Assessments: Multiple-choice/Constructed response (print & digital) Five Fun Bell Ringer Writing Prompts Story Writing Rubric Prompt Response Sheets Links to Digital Files Answer Keys and More! Another resource you might be interested in: End of (School) Year Activities

Book clubs are a great way to differentiate and offer students choices in what they read. We’ve been teaching them for years and there’s no better way to establish a respectful community of readers. We are offering this freebie to help other teachers get started with book clubs. Included in this FREEBIE… Our book club (or literature circle) record sheet will help you manage and organize several groups across several classes. Our clear and detailed rubric will help you set clear student expectations. Our example of a completed record sheet will give you an idea of how this tool can help you assess student comprehension.

This FREE resource includes: Punctuation rules reference sheet Dialog tag reference sheet Three activity sheets (print and digital format) This is great for substitute plans and can also be used as part of a narrative writing unit.