We create engaging English language arts resources that help teachers save time! We are full-time teachers and have taught in a middle school for over 20 years. Our goal is to create high-quality resources focused on grades 5-9.
We create engaging English language arts resources that help teachers save time! We are full-time teachers and have taught in a middle school for over 20 years. Our goal is to create high-quality resources focused on grades 5-9.
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