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Man from the South - Roald Dahl - 28 Pages
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Man from the South - Roald Dahl - 28 Pages

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Roald Dahl has students on the edge of their seat throughout Man from the South. Maximise the classroom experience with our engaging and comprehensive lesson plan. What’s included: Teaching guide Online literary elements review quiz Pre-reading activities Vocabulary activity Post-reading (comprehension, literary elements, close reading, and real-world connection) questions Character Comparison Worksheet Craziest Bets Ever Made Reading Written response question with rubric Text vs. movie worksheet Online jeopardy game Answer keys to all of the above
The Treasure of Lemon Brown - Walter Dean Myers - 6 Day Lesson Plan
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown - Walter Dean Myers - 6 Day Lesson Plan

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This comprehensive and ready-to-print resource ensures students practice an array of important ELA skills while also having fun with creative activities and thought-provoking discussions. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Active Reading Guide Pre-Reading Questions Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Analysis Questions Symbolism Worksheet Written Response Questions + Rubric Ted Williams, The Homeless Man with the Golden Voice, Comparison Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Jeopardy Game Answers + Common Core Standards
On The Sidewalk Bleeding - 4 Day Lesson Plan
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On The Sidewalk Bleeding - 4 Day Lesson Plan

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Our comprehensive and ready-to-print lesson plan is guaranteed to maximize student engagement when studying Evan Hunter’s thought-provoking short story, On the Sidewalk Bleeding. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Activities Vocabulary Worksheet Text Analysis Questions Angel Andy Dialogue Worksheet Real World Connection Questions Jeopardy Extension Activities Sample Answers
The Smallest Dragonboy - Anne McCaffrey - 40 Page
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The Smallest Dragonboy - Anne McCaffrey - 40 Page

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This ready-to-print resource is brimming with activities that will truly engage students in McCaffrey’s fictional world of Pern, including a 7-page active reading guide, multiple worksheets, and an online jeopardy game. What’s included: Teaching Guide Active Reading Guide Pre-Reading Questions Pern Dictionary Pern Dragons List Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Analysis Questions Worksheets (Plot Structure, Character Analysis, Setting Analysis, & Conflict) The Fascinating World of Dragons Informational Text Written Response Questions + Rubric Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Jeopardy Game Answers
Satire - Four Articles, Worksheets, & More!
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Satire - Four Articles, Worksheets, & More!

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Everything you need to teach satire—complete with guides, worksheets, and four satirical articles. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Introduction Types of Satirical Devices Satirical Devices Worksheet Satire Analysis Worksheet Satire Articles x 4 (YouTube Adverts, Smart Fridge, Weekend Ban, Guaranteed Six-Pack) Satire Article Planning Worksheet Rubric Answers
Hatchet Novel Study - Printable Chapter Worksheets, Discussions, Jeopardy +More
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Hatchet Novel Study - Printable Chapter Worksheets, Discussions, Jeopardy +More

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This comprehensive resource is ready-to-print and will keep students engaged for up to two months! What’s included: **- Pre-reading: **Students learn about the author and complete a survey to engage with themes they will encounter. They will also research the Canadian wilderness and complete a survival in the wild activity. **- Worksheets: **Five worksheets (covering four chapters each) are perfect to keep students engaged and on track during independent reading. They include self-connection, comprehension, and prediction questions, as well as vocabulary and graphic activities. **- Discussion Questions: **Five sets of discussion questions allow the class to expand understanding and make real-world connections. - Written Response Questions: Practice analytical writing skills with essay questions. **- Jeopardy: **Have fun reviewing the novel with an online jeopardy game. **- Plot Structure: **Students organize the story’s plot using a graphic organizer. - Extension Activities: Students get creative and have fun after novel completion. Activities range from creating playlists or artwork to writing a sequel or acting out scenes.
The No-Guitar Blues - Gary Soto - 25 Pages
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The No-Guitar Blues - Gary Soto - 25 Pages

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Gary Soto’s beautiful short story, The No-Guitar Blues, encourages students to think critically on the value of honesty and the pursuit of true happiness. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Questions Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Analysis Questions Conflict Analysis Worksheet Written Response Questions + Rubric Mexicans in America Reading Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Jeopardy Game Answers + Common Core Standards
The Outsiders Novel Study - 40 Pages
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The Outsiders Novel Study - 40 Pages

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This comprehensive resource is ready-to-print and will keep students engaged for up to two months. What’s included: Pre-reading: Students learn about the author and complete a survey to engage with themes they will encounter. A slang dictionary is also included. Worksheets: Six worksheets (covering two chapters each) are perfect to keep students engaged and on track during independent reading. Discussion Questions: Six sets of discussion questions allow the class to expand understanding and make real-world connections. Written Response Questions: Practice analytical writing skills with essay questions. Jeopardy: Have fun reviewing the novel at the halfway point and end of the book. Plot Structure: Students organize the story’s plot using a graphic organizer. Extension Activities: Students get creative and have fun after novel completion. Common Core Standards, a teaching guide, and sample answers are also included.
Denotations and Connotations - 7th Year / 6th Grade - No Prep
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Denotations and Connotations - 7th Year / 6th Grade - No Prep

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This lesson plan is the perfect introduction to denotations and connotations for 6th grade students. Activities gradually increase in complexity to keep them both engaged and challenged. What’s included: Teaching Guide Introduction to Denotations and Connotations Connotation Spectrum Game Denotations and Connotations Table Analyze the Sentence Activity Answers
Grammar Baseline Activity - 7th Year / 6th Grade - Rewrite the Sentences - No Prep
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Grammar Baseline Activity - 7th Year / 6th Grade - Rewrite the Sentences - No Prep

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This ‘rewrite the sentences’ lesson works perfectly as an engaging 7th year / 6th grade grammar baseline activity. Students read sentences about their favorite celebrities, marking grammar errors and rewriting the sentences. What’s included: Teaching Guide Common Errors Document Rewrite the Sentence Activity (9 Celebrity Texts) Answers The following grammatical areas are targeted: Subject-Verb Agreement Errors Pronoun Usage Errors Verb Tense Errors Punctuation Errors Capitalization Errors Sentence Fragment Errors Run-On Sentences
Spelling 7th Year / 6th Grade - Worksheets, Spelling Bee, Homophones, Crosswords + More
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Spelling 7th Year / 6th Grade - Worksheets, Spelling Bee, Homophones, Crosswords + More

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This ready-to-print spelling resource has a variety of different activities to engage students. This includes comprehensive spelling bee resources. What’s included: Teaching Guide Homophones (List of 10 homophones + a fill in the blank worksheet) Difficult Spelling Words (List of 10 words + a crossword to practice) Spelling Rule (Document explaining the double consonant rule + a practice worksheet) Spelling Bee (spelling bee rules/104 words/definitions, part of speech, and word in a sentence document for teacher/winner’s certificate)
Analyzing Information Through Different Formats: Electric Cars
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Analyzing Information Through Different Formats: Electric Cars

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This lesson is designed to cover standard SL.6.2 (Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats…). Students will watch videos, view graphs, and listen to texts on the engaging topic of electric cars. They will complete worksheets, engage in discussions, and complete their own presentation focused on presenting information through different formats. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Worksheets x 2 Video Links Charts and Graphs Texts Topic Ideas Instructions for ChartGo Rubric
Nonrestrictive & Parenthetical Elements - Worksheets, Games, Activities
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Nonrestrictive & Parenthetical Elements - Worksheets, Games, Activities

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This ready-to-print activity gradually introduces students to nonrestrictive, restrictive, and parenthetical elements, before allowing free practice with speaking and writing activities. This resource comprehensively covers Common Core 6th grade standard L.6.2.A. What’s included: Teaching Guide Definitions Nonrestrictive Elements Introduction, Examples, and Worksheets Restrictive Clauses Introduction, Examples, and Worksheets Parenthetical Elements Introduction, Examples, and Worksheets Speaking Game Short Story Writing Activity + Checklist Answers
Fairytale with a Twist - Public Speaking with Storytelling Lesson Plan
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Fairytale with a Twist - Public Speaking with Storytelling Lesson Plan

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Students will reimagine classic fairytales with unique twists, practicing valuable narrative writing and public speaking skills. This comprehensive resource includes guides, worksheets, rubrics, games, and 16 classic fairytales! What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Games (Collaborative Stories & Impromptu Stories) Fairytales for Public Speaking Guides x 3 Classic Fairytales x 16 Fairytales with a Twist (Guides, Worksheets, Examples, & Rubrics) Reflection Questions
Class Debate - Should Students Use ChatGPT (+ Bonus Meme Activity)
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Class Debate - Should Students Use ChatGPT (+ Bonus Meme Activity)

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This lesson plan guides students through the complete debate process from preperation to reflection. There are also other fun activities related to the topic of AI such as a meme creation activity. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-activity Questions Debate Name Tags Debate Preperation Guide Debate Sentence Structures Debate Format Debate Reflection Worksheet Post-activity Questions Memes (students create their own memes online)
Halloween ELA Bundle - Games, Short Story, Creative Writing, Poetry, & More!
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Halloween ELA Bundle - Games, Short Story, Creative Writing, Poetry, & More!

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Get ready to unleash your inner ghoul with our Halloween Lesson Bundle! Dive into the spooky world of poems, spoken word, short stories, games, creative writing, and real-life stories such as the Salem witch trial, all infused with a hair-raising Halloween twist. With this bundle, teachers can craft a Halloween-themed week or even an entire month of eerie and imaginative learning experiences.
Horror Writing for English Students: Write Scary Short Stories
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Horror Writing for English Students: Write Scary Short Stories

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Dive into the world of horror storytelling through engaging games, scary sensory word lists, and monster and eerie settings creation - topped off with a guided rubric for their spine-tingling tales. What’s included: Teaching Guide Warm Up Games Scary Sensory Word List Monster Origin Reading Create a Monster Guide Design a Scary Setting Guide Rubric
Socratic Seminar Guide
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Socratic Seminar Guide

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Socratic seminars foster critical thinking and active engagement, enabling students to deepen their understanding of literature and develop essential communication skills in an ELA classroom. What’s Included: Socratic Seminar Introduction Socratic Seminar vs Debate Model Dialogue Tips for Creating Questions Scoring Rubric Other Teaching Ideas