Maniac Magee contains many Figurative Language examples for students to examine. They will need to analyze and determine which of the following it is: > Simile > Metaphor > Idiom > Hyperbole > Analogy > Personification > Onomatopoeia > Allusion > Pun 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 will analyze a page of idioms and compare their literal vs. figurative meanings. They will analyze a page of quotes and determine whether they contain a simile or metaphor. They will analyze quotes and determine the figurative device and explain its meaning. Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

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!

Maniac Magee Conflict learners will explore the 6 major types in the novel. Middle and highschoolers will subconsciously enjoy the design of this 2-page graphic organizer as they take notes and analyze. NOVEL: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 ················································································································ This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ················································································································ DIRECTIONS: For each of the six types of conflict, describe scenes from Maniac Magee that match that type. * Person vs. Person * Person vs. Nature * Person vs. Himself * Person vs. Supernatural * Person vs. Society * Person vs. Technology Enjoy Maniac Magee! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee Plot Chart guides learners in analysis of the 6 parts of the plot (Freytag's Pyramid): Exposition (setting, characters, and background info) Conflict Rising Action (3 events or details) Climax Falling Action (2 events or details) Resolution NOVEL: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5 Suggested Answer Key included ················································································································ This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ················································································································ Enjoy MANIAC MAGEE! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

Maniac Magee learners will enjoy this prereading activity that gets thinking about and discussing (and maybe even engaging in some friendly arguing!). Then after the novel 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. TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 ················································································································ This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ················································································································ MANIAC MAGEE RESOURCES INCLUDED: * Printable Handout * PowerPoint Presentation to accompany discussion So sit back and get ready for some deep, engaging conversation! Enjoy MANIAC MAGEE! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

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!

ROMEO AND JULIET Vocabulary List and Quiz Assessment PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· This 30-word Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Word List will help students engage in the language of Romeo and Juliet and understand what they're reading. Questions are matching (A-J). Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Shakespearean Insults 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). ······························································································································· Shakespeare can feel like a different language to students, and that can be a hindrance to them wanting to try. This activity is a great way to help them get more familiar with the language of the day when Romeo and Juliet was written. Students will look at three columns of Romeo and Juliet vocabulary and combine them into some dashingly witty insults. And once they're having fun with that language, then we're ready to start reading Romeo and Juliet. What's that, you say? You think we're peevish horn-mad jack-a-napes? Watch it, we just might bite our thumbs at you! :) Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

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 Plot Chart Organizer Diagram Arc (by Shakespeare) - Freytag's Pyramid PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 Answer Key Included ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· While reading the novel, this graphic organizer will help students analyze the 6 parts of the plot -- Exposition (setting, characters, and background info) Conflict Rising Action (3 events or details) Climax Falling Action (2 events or details) Resolution Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Introduction to Shakespeare PowerPoint 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). ······························································································································· This 19-slide Romeo and Juliet PowerPoint is a great introduction to William Shakespeare and his world. During our travels to England, we took photographs of Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's home, sculptures of the artist, the Globe Theatre, and more. These photographs, as well as historical background about Shakespeare, will be a compelling opening to your reading of Romeo and Juliet. INCLUDES: > pictures of Stratford-upon-Avon > pictures of William Shakespeare's birthplace and home > pictures and illustrations of The Globe Theatre > list of Shakespeare's works > words invented by Shakespeare > famous phrases coined by Shakespeare Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Groupwork & Discussion PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.10 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· A mixture of discussion and groupwork questions. INCLUDES: > Discussion questions for Acts I, II, IV, and V > Groupwork prompts for Acts I, II, IV, and V These questions will drive students deeper into the meaning of the play and its implications in the characters lives (and their own). 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 Film vs. Play Comparison PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· This 2-page organizer will help your students compare the play to the film. How is the movie different? After reading the play Romeo and Juliet, students will view the film and analyze the differences. This opens up a bunch of fun and critical-thinking conversation about why the film-makers would change parts of the play for the film. They are, after all, two different works of art. Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Famous Feuds & The Prologue PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ······························································································································· The 12-slide PowerPoint has three parts: (1) a competition to see who can come up with the most famous feuds / rivalries (2) an analysis of The Prologue to Romeo and Juliet, study of its rhythm and rhyme, and (3) an opportunity for the students to try translating the prologue into words they can understand Each of these activities will help students become more familiar with the world of Romeo and Juliet and grow more comfortable with the language of the play. They're going to spend a lot of time reading the original text, so the more we can help their comfort and familiarity with it, the better. Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Fact vs Opinion Activity PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5 ···················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ···················································································· Using examples from Acts 4 & 5 of Romeo and Juliet, students will practice determining the difference between what is a fact and what is an opinion. OPINIONS: Students will discuss whether they agree or disagree with the opinion from the play. FACTS: Student will put them in chronological order in the plot. Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Essay (Response to Literature) PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1 ···················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ···················································································· Students are given 6 potential topics about characters in ROMEO AND JULIET and whether they are to blame for the tragedy. INCLUDED: > Essay topic handout > Essay Guided Outline > Grading Rubric > Sample Essay > Quote Trackers for students to organize supporting quotes for each topic They will then write an essay on their ideas from Romeo and Juliet. The grading rubrics are included for easy, effective grading and feedback.

ROMEO AND JULIET Conflict Graphic Organizer - 6 Types of Conflict NOVEL = Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL = high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 ANSWER KEY = Included! ···················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare). ···················································································· Highschoolers will subconsciously enjoy the design of this 1-page graphic organizer as they take notes on the 6 different types of conflict. DIRECTIONS: For each of the six types of conflict, try your hardest to describe scenes from Romeo and Juliet that match that type. * Person vs. Person * Person vs. Nature * Person vs. Himself * Person vs. Supernatural * Person vs. Society * Person vs. Technology Enjoy Romeo and Juliet!

ROMEO AND JULIET Unit Teaching Package (by William Shakespeare) PLAY: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare LEVEL: 8th-12th TOTAL: 100+ slides/pages in lesson plan unit Pacing Guide and Answer Keys included »»» MEETS COMMON CORE STANDARDS ««« CONTENTS: * Suggested timeline of how a teacher could plan out the unit. * Detailed explanations of the goals of each activity and how to conduct the activities in the classroom. · Pre-reading Bias Intro Activity - answer thematic questions to get students thinking about the novel - 1-page activity · Introduction to Shakespeare PowerPoint - Introduces students to the world and language of William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet · Shakespearean Insults - Students will have the opportunity to insult each other, Shakespeare style. Great for getting familiar with the old language · Famous Feuds & The Prologue - Intro Competition to Brainstorm famous feuds & Prologue Analysis · Plot Chart Organizer Diagram (6 parts) · Conflict Organizer (6 types) · Fact vs Opinion Activity - Use events and ideas from the play to analyze fact vs. opinion · Vocabulary Lists & Quizzes - 30 words & questions · Pop Quizzes (printable & PowerPoint) - 5 Comprehension Pop Quizzes for acts of novel (1 quiz per act) · Groupwork & Discussion - Groupwork and Discussion questions for deeper thinking/understanding · What’s the Worst Crime? - Students analyze various “crimes” of the characters are use ethics/morality to rank them from least to worst - A group of printable punishments of Shakespeare’s time period · Characters on Trial - Students decide which character is to blame for the tragedy · Essay (Response to Literature) - Quotes Trackers to organize quotes for each theme - Guided Outline & Sample Essay · Final Projects - 10 creative final projects & rubric · Film vs. Play Comparison *** 100+ pages / slides total in lesson plan unit *** Enjoy Romeo and Juliet! Remember . . . those stumble who run fast!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Trail of Tears Historical Nonfiction TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2,3,6,7 Suggested Answer Key Included! ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· When chapter 2 rolls around, we learn a small fact about Billy's mom that is a huge snapshot into the setting, history, and Billy's family: Billy's mom is Cherokee and was giving Cherokee land. This activity will lead students to read some information and assess some videos/audio about the Trail of Tears that unjustly treated many native tribes, including the Cherokee of Billy's family and region. Students will learn what the Trail of Tears is, who created it, and why they did it. A great activity to engage them during the reading journey. INCLUDED: * URL link to Trail of Tears research article * URL links to YouTube of radio * a 2-page analysis activity of the article Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!