WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Movie vs Novel Comparison TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· This 2-page organizer will help your students compare the novel to the movie. How is the movie different? After reading Where the Red Fern Grows, students will view the film and analyze the differences. This opens up a bunch of fun and critical-thinking conversation about why the movie-makers would change parts of the novel for the film. They are, after all, two different works of art. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Vocabulary List and Quiz (chapters 14-20) TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· These 20 vocabulary words from chapters 14-20 of Where the Red Fern Grows will help students engage in the language of the story and understand what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 20-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 14-20 of Where the Red Fern Grows > 20-Question Quiz from chapters 14-20 of Where the Red Fern Grows Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Grammar Conjunctions Interjections TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1 ANSWER KEY: Included ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· Using examples from the novel Where the Red Fern Grows, students will study conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative) and interjections. They will learn to locate the various conjunctions and interjections in the sentences. WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS RESOURCES INCLUDED: * 2-page activity practicing the conjunctions and interjections using examples from the novel * answer key Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Vocabulary List and Quiz (chapters 10-11) TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· These 20 vocabulary words from chapters 10-11 of Where the Red Fern Grows will help students engage in the language of the story and understand what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 20-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 10-11 of Where the Red Fern Grows > 20-Question Quiz from chapters 10-11 of Where the Red Fern Grows Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Vocabulary List and Quiz (chapters 1-4) TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· These 20 vocabulary words from chapters 1-4 of Where the Red Fern Grows will help students engage in the language of the story and understand what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 20-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 1-4 of Where the Red Fern Grows > 20-Question Quiz from chapters 1-4 of Where the Red Fern Grows Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Vocabulary List and Quiz (chapters 12-13) TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· These 20 vocabulary words from chapters 12-13 of Where the Red Fern Grows will help students engage in the language of the story and understand what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 20-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 12-13 of Where the Red Fern Grows > 20-Question Quiz from chapters 12-13 of Where the Red Fern Grows Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

ROMEO AND JULIET PreReading Bias PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· Before reading the play Romeo and Juliet, this activity will get students thinking about and discussing (and maybe even engaging in some friendly arguing!). Then after the play is done, students will revisit these questions to consider how their minds have stayed the same or changed based on the events, characters, and themes they've just read about and felt. So sit back and get ready for some deep, engaging conversation! Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Final Projects PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.10 ···················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ···················································································· Students are given the choice of 10 different creative final projects to show their learning and understanding of the meanings in Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. > Acting > Memorizing > Filmmaking > Puppetry > Set Design > Costume Design > Dramatic Monologue > Songwriting The coolest part about this is that the students get to choose their Romeo and Juliet project! Every option will stretch their abilities and comfort, giving them a unique opportunity to show their understanding. INCLUDED: > 10 Creative Project Options > Sign-up sheets to spread the projects over all the topics > 1/2 page Grading Rubrics Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET What's the Worst Crime? PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· After students have begun reading Romeo and Juliet, they will look at a list of 14 social offenses -- some serious, some not-so-serious, and some so minor they won't believe they're even on the list. The catch is . . . all these offenses happen in Romeo and Juliet. Students will then need to analyze and discuss the ethics and morality packed into each "crime." They'll rank them from worst to least, then decide what punishment should appropriately fit the crime. Students can then get a glimpse into a bunch of public punishments that were commonly used during Romeo and Juliet's time period. The discussion about the severity of these compared to our penalties today is always lively. This activity always raises some fun and thoughtful discussion during our Romeo and Juliet units. Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

OUTSIDERS Sodapop's Cake Recipe - Non-Fiction Docs TEXT: OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton GRADE LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of THE OUTSIDERS Unit Teaching Package (by S.E. Hinton). ······························································································································· Students are challenged to answer questions about the non-fiction chocolate cake recipe for Sodapop's famous dessert. Students will love the graphics and topic of this Common Core standards-based learning activity. Enjoy The Outsiders! And Stay Golden!

OUTSIDERS Drive-In Movie Times - Non-Fiction Docs TEXT: OUTSIDERS by S.E. Hinton GRADE LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of THE OUTSIDERS Unit Teaching Package (by S.E. Hinton). ······························································································································· Students are challenged to answer questions about the non-fiction movie times for the 4 drive-in theatres in town -- The Dingo, Jay's, Rusty's, and The Way Out. The best movies from 1967 are used -- BONNIE AND CLYDE, COOL HAND LUKE, THE DIRTY DOZEN, THE GRADUATE, IN COLD BLOOD, THE JUNGLE BOOK, AND BLOW-UP. Students will love the graphics and topic of this Common Core standards-based learning activity. Enjoy The Outsiders! And Stay Golden!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Grammar Commas Direct Address TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2 ANSWER KEY: Included ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· Using examples from the novel Where the Red Fern Grows, students will study commas used with direct address. They will learn to locate direct address in the sentences and use appropriate commas. WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS RESOURCES INCLUDED: * 1-page activity practicing the commas with direct address using examples from the novel * answer key Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Grammar Commas Introductory Elements TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2 ANSWER KEY: Included ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· Using examples from the novel Where the Red Fern Grows, students will study commas used with introductory elements at the beginnings of sentences. They will learn to locate the introductory elements in the sentences and use appropriate commas. WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS RESOURCES INCLUDED: * 1-page activity practicing the commas with introductory elements using examples from the novel * answer key Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

Maniac Magee students will enjoy the rigor of this 4-page organizer (with bonus blank page for extra characters). Students will keep track of their analysis of the main characters, making notes of the physical descriptions, inner desires, important traits, and anything else they discover about the characters. TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3 ················································································································ This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ················································································································ Students will love this Maniac Magee graphics design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the characters. Enjoy MANIAC MAGEE! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Using examples from the novel Maniac Magee, students will study commas used with commas used in a series (list). They will learn to locate the lists in the sentences and use appropriate commas. TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2 ANSWER KEY: Included ······················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ······················································································· MANIAC MAGEE RESOURCES INCLUDED: * 1-page activity practicing the commas in a series using examples from the novel * answer key Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Vocabulary for chapters 19-29 contains 15 words from the text. Students engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ·················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·················································································· Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 15-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 19-29 of Maniac Magee > 15-Question Quiz from chapters 19-29 of Maniac Magee Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Vocabulary for chapters 10-18 contains 15 words from the text. Students engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ·················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·················································································· Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 15-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 10-18 of Maniac Magee > 15-Question Quiz from chapters 10-18 of Maniac Magee Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Vocabulary for chapters 1-9 contains 15 words from the text. Students engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ·················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·················································································· Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 15-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 1-9 of Maniac Magee > 15-Question Quiz from chapters 1-9 of Maniac Magee Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Vocabulary for chapters 36-46 contains 15 words from the text. Students engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ·················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·················································································· Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 15-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 36-46 of Maniac Magee > 15-Question Quiz from chapters 36-46 of Maniac Magee Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Vocabulary for chapters 36-46 contains 15 words from the text. Students engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what they're reading (includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel). TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ··················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··················································································· Students are challenged to find the word on the page, figure out its meaning from the sentence, and write their own definition without using a dictionary. INCLUDED: > 15-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 36-46 of Maniac Magee > 15-Question Quiz from chapters 36-46 of Maniac Magee Questions are matching and require the student to read a line from the novel, understand the meaning of the words, and fill in the blank with correct-meaning word. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!