GIVER Essay and Speech (Persuasive) TEXT: The Giver by Lois Lowry GRADE LEVEL: 6-12 COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of THE GIVER Unit Teaching Package bundle. ······························································································································· Students are given 3 persuasive topics about The Giver: > Theme - Getting rid of pain > Character - Carrying the memories > Setting - Personal Rights They can then choose to write an essay or deliver a speech on their ideas from The Giver. The grading rubrics are included for easy, effective grading and feedback. Enjoy The Giver!

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!

OUTSIDERS 34 Slang Phrases - Spraypaint Graffiti (by S.E. Hinton) NOVEL: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton LEVEL: middle school (junior high), high school (secondary) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ······························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of THE OUTSIDERS Unit Teaching Package (by S.E. Hinton). ······························································································································· Middleschoolers will love this Graffiti & Spraypaint design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the slang language in the novel. This two-page organizer will help students keep track of the meanings of the 34 slang phrases. Enjoy The Outsiders! And Stay Golden!

HATCHET Essay Topics & Grading Rubrics (by Gary Paulsen) NOVEL: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen LEVEL: middle school (5-8) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of HATCHET Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· Students are given 3 Response to Literature topics about Hatchet: > Theme - The Meaning of Survival > Character - Growing Up & Character > Setting - The Effect Nature They can then choose to write an essay or deliver a speech on their ideas from Night. The grading rubrics are included for easy, effective grading and feedback. Enjoy Hatchet!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Vocabulary List and Quiz (chapters 5-9) 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 5-9 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 5-9 of Where the Red Fern Grows > 20-Question Quiz from chapters 5-9 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 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!

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!

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 contains strong situations of youth living homeless and also other various socio-economic statuses. Learners will connect emotionally with this activity as they learn more about kids like them, living without homes. TEXT: Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2,3,6,7 Answer Key Included! ···················································································· This resource can be purchased as part of MANIAC MAGEE Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···················································································· Any time after your students have read chapter 28, this activity will lead students to read some information and assess a video about the homeless youths in the United States. Students will learn about the number of youths, the reasons they end up on the streets, and the risks on their lives. A great activity to engage them during the reading journey. INCLUDED: * URL links to fantastic homeless research articles * URL links to YouTube interviews and documentaries about homeless youths * a 1-page analysis activity of the article and and a 1-page writing response to the scenes in the video Enjoy MANIAC MAGEE! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

HATCHET Vocabulary List and Quiz (30 words, chs 13-15) NOVEL: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen LEVEL: middle school (5-8) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of HATCHET Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· These 30 vocabulary words from chapters 13-15 of HATCHET will help students engage in the language of HATCHET 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 (30 words total): > 30-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 13-15 > 30-Question Quiz > Answer Key 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 Hatchet!

HATCHET Vocabulary List and Quiz (30 words, chs 16-19) NOVEL: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen LEVEL: middle school (5-8) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of HATCHET Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· These 30 vocabulary words from chapters 16-19 of HATCHET will help students engage in the language of HATCHET 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 (30 words total): > 30-Word Vocabulary List from chapters 16-19 > 30-Question Quiz > Answer Key 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 Hatchet!

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 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!

GIVER Jobs List Organizer TEXT: The Giver by Lois Lowry GRADE LEVEL: 6-12 COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9 ·························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of THE GIVER Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·························································································································· This 3-page Giver Jobs organizer will help the students keep track of all the various jobs that The Giver's community assigns to young people. Students will need to describe the job, then analyze what would happen to their community if they didn't assign people to those jobs. This should spur some deeper conversation about the value of all jobs, regardless of what our society (or the one in The Giver) says about their relative importance. Enjoy The Giver!

HATCHET Sensory Analysis (5 Senses) NOVEL: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen LEVEL: middle school (5-8) COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of HATCHET Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· Using this organizer, students will analyze and sort Brian's experiences into the 5 senses - sight, taste, smell, touch, sound. Enjoy Hatchet!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Puncture Wounds Medical Nonfiction TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2,3,6,7 Answer Key Included! ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· When chapter 13 rolls around, a big fight between the boys leaves us wishing we'd known what to do when someone suffers a puncture wound. This activity will lead students to read some information and assess a video about the medical recommendations when someone gets a puncture wound. Students will learn about the medical facts, infections, and when to consult a doctor. A great activity to engage them during the reading journey. INCLUDED: * URL link to a fantastic medical research articles * URL link to YouTube of medical instructions * a 2-page analysis activity of the article and video Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

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!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Characters Organizer (by Wilson Rawls) TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3 ··································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ··································································································· Students will love this Where the Red Fern Grows graphics design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the characters. This 5-page organizer will help students keep track of their thoughts about the main characters. Students will make notes of the physical descriptions, inner desires, important traits, and anything else they find about the characters. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Setting Organizer - Physical & Emotional TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2 ·························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ·························································································································· Students will subconsciously enjoy the design of this two-page graphic organizer as they take notes on 6 of the different important settings in the novel. DIRECTIONS: For each of the six settings, describe the location physically and emotionally. Think about the emotions that end up happening there and describe them as best as you can. * The Hill Country * The Town * Robber's Cave * Fisherman's Camp * Grandpa's Store * The White Storm * The Hill w/ the Red Fern * The Ozark Mountains Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Essay Topics & Grading Rubrics TEXT: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls GRADE LEVEL: 4th-8th COMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1 ···························································································································· This resource can be purchased as part of WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS Unit Teaching Package bundle. ···························································································································· Students are given 3 Response to Literature topics about Where the Red Fern Grows: > Mountain & Town Folks > Billy's Grandfather > Red Fern They can then choose to write an essay or deliver a speech on their ideas from Where the Red Fern Grows. The grading rubrics are included for easy, effective grading and feedback. Enjoy WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS! And remember, old friends are worth it, a thousand times over!