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 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

This novel study unit for The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani has everything you need to support your students as they read Hiranandani’s historical fiction novel. In this The Night Diary novel study, you will find: *** Chapter summaries** presented in two ways-one for teacher use and one for student use Supplemental Information presentation (created in Google Slides) Informational page about the politics behind the story Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Differentiated extension question writing activity End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (in print and Google form version) Answer Keys This resource makes it easy for you to differentiate and support ALL of your students!

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

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