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

Are you looking for “getting to know you” activities for older, adolescent learners? This no-prep, 45-page resource contains everything you need to get started with a new class. Here’s what’s included: 3 different versions of a Getting to Know You sheet Reading Interest Inventory Sheet Writing interest Inventory Sheet Letter to Myself Activity Wanted Poster Activity Heart Map Activity 2 Truths and a Lie Activity Also included: Digital Student Planner Parent/Guardian Survey (created using Google Forms) Student Interests Survey (created using Google Forms) Class Syllabus Template “Welcome to my class” Presentation Most of the materials are presented in a **print as well as in an editable, digital format **for maximum teaching flexibility.

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 engaging grammar resource is the product of many years refining the teaching of phrases and clauses in a middle school classroom. These activities get students to the point where they are able to identify phrases and clauses, use phrases and clauses effectively in writing, and punctuate correctly. It really helps our students become knowledgeable, confident, successful writers too! INSIDE THIS RESOURCE, YOU WILL FIND… A List of Standards/Learning Objectives Teacher Information Pages 5 Editable, Review Lesson Presentations: Nouns Verbs Prepositions Conjunctions Subject/Predicate Printable Student Practice Pages Connected to all Presentations PRE and POST Assessments in Print and Google™ form Versions Review Quiz Editable, Step-by-Step Phrases and Clauses Slide Presentation More Printable Student Practice Sheets Punctuation Guidelines Page Answer Keys Links to Presentations and Digital Assessments**

This argumentative writing unit contains colorful lesson presentations that guide students through an understanding of each aspect of writing an argumentative/persuasive essay. It is also presented in both print and digital formats to provide maximum teaching flexibility. This 145 page,argumentative essay unit contains; 7 easily editable digital mini-lessons (created in Google SLIDES) Parts of an Argument Writing an Engaging Introduction Writing a Thesis Statement Writing the Middle of the Essay (reasons and evidence) Writing a Conclusion Citing Your Sources Conducting Peer Reviews A link to digital versions of student sheets Multiple, printable graphic organizers Student/Parent Information sheets 3-5 days of fun, pre-writing lesson activities (for in-class lessons) Argumentative Writing Rubric Learning Targets/Target Table Pacing Guide Peer Review sheet Student Reflection and Goal Setting sheet Other resources you might be interested in: Graphic Novel Reading and Writing Project Narrative Writing Unit for Middle School

These fun end of the year activities for middle school students are great for the last week, the last day or anything in between. This no-prep unit contains everything you need to wrap up the year in a fun way! What’s included: Snapshot of Favorite Memory Letter to My Future Self Summer Bucket List A Year in Review-Books In The News Meme of the Year My Favorite Things My Year in Review Letter of Advice Reflection and Feedback survey (Google form) Top 10 Memorable Moments Memory Book Activity Student Examples

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]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13062700) Verbals, Voice and Mood Unit

Teach verbals, voice, and mood with this engaging, student-centered, standards-aligned unit. We’ve spent years refining the way we teach these grammar topics in our middle school classrooms and learned teaching grammar is a balance between introducing new concepts at a level most middle school students can grasp (without overwhelming them) while reinforcing their understanding of the fundamentals. Through the years, we have learned that when we get this balance right, grammar study really helps our students become knowledgeable, confident, and successful writers. (It can also be enjoyable!) This resource helps students understand gerunds, infinitives and participles, passive and active voice as well as the various verb moods. INSIDE THIS RESOURCE, YOU WILL FIND… A List of Standards/Learning Objectives Teacher Background Information Pages for all Concepts Student Reference Sheet A 15-Slide Review Lesson Presentation on Verbs, Subjects, and Predicates An Engaging, Editable, 20-Slide Presentation Covering: gerunds, adjectival participles, and infinitives passive and active voice five verb moods 15 Printable Student Practice Pages 5 Review quizzes End-of-Unit Assessment in Print and Google™ form Versions Answer Keys Links to Presentations and Digital Assessments Other resources you might like: Understanding Phrases and Clauses Understanding Pronouns

This Middle School Narrative Writing Unit will make guiding your students through the narrative writing process easy. It is a complete, 125-page unit that contains all of the resources necessary for you to teach your students how to write in the narrative genre. It is aligned with learning standards and can be used for first-person and third-person narratives. It also includes digital files of all student handouts! INCLUDED IN THIS MONTH-LONG UNIT: 7 easily editable digital mini-lessons (created in Google Slides) * Introduction to narrative characteristics (including 4 mentor texts) * Brainstorming a topic * Revealing Characters * Expanding a small moment using sensory details * Using and punctuating dialog * Using transitions to show the passage of time * Conducting peer reviews LINKS to the mini-lessons and student practice sheets Printable Student Practice Sheets Multiple Graphic Organizers Student Information Sheets Creative writing story starter card activity Rubric Learning Targets/ Target Table Pacing Guide Peer Review sheets Student reflection and goal-setting sheet Other resources you might be interested in: Graphic Novel Writing Unit Argumentative Writing Unit for Middle School Creative Writing Activities

This Middle School Creative Writing Activity collection is a fun way to get your middle school students writing! This resource guides students through 9 creative writing activities (in both print and digital formats.) Students are prompted to independently compose an exciting and interesting short story. Each creative writing activity contains a writing prompt that provides the important characters, the setting, and the problem. The students then take the story in whatever direction their imagination leads them! In this 100-page/slide resource, you get 9 creative writing activities that each contain a graphic organizer focusing on one of the following aspects of narrative writing: Story Elements Character Traits Revealing Characters Using Dialog Using Sensory Words Using Transitions Elements of a Mystery Peer Review Opportunities! (Digital Version) In addition to guiding students through writing a narrative, each activity provides the opportunity to SHARE stories with classmates. This encourages the student writers to communicate with each other and improve their writing. Other resources you may be interested in: Graphic Novel Reading and Writing Project Narrative Writing Unit for Middle School Argumentative Writing Unit for Middle School

This 4 week long mystery genre study unit provides students with an understanding of the mystery genre through engaging slide presentations, original mystery short stories, creative writing story starters and comprehension sheets. This 97 page/slide unit also includes: A list of the mystery terms suitable for posting. Differentiated note-taking sheets to help students record mystery terms and definitions. Formative and summative assessments with answer keys. Mystery story graphic organizers. Mystery “story starter” peer feedback forms (in the digital format only.) Rubric Other resources you might be interested in: Trash by Andy Mulligan Novel Study Clean Getaway by Nic Stone Novel Study Unit Science Fiction Genre Study

Character traits and character analysis can be fun to teach in middle school with this low prep easy to use unit! This unit will help you engage your students as they examine character traits and perform character analysis using examples from interesting YA novels. Lesson Presentations Focus How Authors Reveal Characters Identifying Character Traits (Using Evidence to Support Inferences) Character Types Character Changes Included in the Resource **What’s inside this 110 page/slide resource: ** Teacher pacing guide and explanation Learning targets Links to 4 editable Google SLIDES lesson presentations 15 Student activity sheets (with links to digital versions) A word list of over 100 character traits Character Archetype Information Page (used for enrichment) Assessments Identifying and supporting character traits End of Unit multiple-choice assessment in print and self-correcting Google form version. Answer Keys Other resources you might be interested in: Tone and Mood Literary Device Resource Symbolism, Motif, Theme Literary Device Resource Point of View and Perspective Literary Device Resource Literary Devices Bundle

The fantasy genre, a favorite among many students, is the perfect avenue to keep students engaged while learning important reading and writing standards. This 115-page/slide, unit includes: 2 colorful lesson presentations An Introduction to the Fantasy Elements Identifying Fantasy Elements in a Text Differentiated note-taking sheets Assessments A quiz of the fantasy elements 2 multiple choice assessments (also in self-correcting Google form versions) Answer Keys Two original fantasy short stories Comprehension activities to support independent reading of a fantasy novel A FUN interactive writing activity that helps students as they write their own fantasy story Graphic organizers Peer feedback form Rubric Other resources you might be interested in: Science Fiction Genre Study Unit Mystery Genre Study Unit Amari and the Night Brothers By B.B. Alston Novel Study Unit

This complete novel study unit for Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac has everything you need to support your students as they read Bruchac’s World War 2 novel. In this Code Talker novel study, you will find: Print and digital versions of all assessments and activity sheets Chapter summaries in two formats to make it easy to distribute to students who may need extra help. Discussion questions Student Discussion Question handouts 4 Multiple-choice End-of-Section quizzes Comprehension Activity sheets Vocabulary quizzes Whole book assessment in Google form version and print version. Answer Keys

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

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.