The Lottery’s shocking ending opens up endless discussion and analysis opportunities. With a focus on literary elements and real-world connections, students will develop critical reading skills while bridging the gap between fiction and a chilling reality.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Activities
Vocabulary Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Literary Elements, and Real World Connection)
Dangerous Traditions Reading
Written Response Questions with Rubric
Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet
Creative Writing Extension Activity
Online Jeopardy Game
Answer Keys to All of the Above
With this comprehensive and ready-to-print resource students will have fun, enhance literary skills, and gain valuable insights into the profound impact of small decisions on our world.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Questions
Vocabulary Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Group Scaffolding & Real World Connection)
Eckels vs. Travis Comparison Worksheet
The Butterfly Effect Reading
What-if Game
Written Response Question with Rubric
Text Vs Movie Worksheet
Extension Activity
Online Jeopardy Game
Answer Keys to All of the Above
This ready-to-print lesson plan contains thought-provoking discussion questions on the importance of embracing different perspectives, multiple analysis worksheets, fun games, and a fact checking activity to separate Ms. Ferenczi’s truths from her lies.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Activities
Vocabulary Worksheet
Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz
Tommy Character Analysis Worksheet
Betty Crocker Analysis Worksheet
Pinocchio Analysis Worksheet
Fact Checker Worksheet
Written Response Question with Rubric
Real-World Connection Questions
Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet
Extension Activities
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers
Students will be shocked, engaged, and on the edge of their seats while reading Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. Maximize the classroom experience with our comprehensive and ready-to-print lesson plan, culminating in a fun Mary Maloney vs. The State Court Case activity.
What’s included:
Teaching guide
Pre-reading activities
Irony in literature review
Vocabulary activity
Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions
Dialogue Analysis Worksheet
Irony Analysis Worksheet
Written response question with rubric
Text vs. movie worksheet
Mary Maloney vs. the state court case activity + worksheets
Create a riddle activity
Online jeopardy game
Answers to all of the above
Welcome to Pleasant Street, home of the not-so-innocent old Ms. Strangeworth. This comprehensive lesson plan is full of engaging activities and includes characterization activities to analyze the story’s sinister spinster, Miss Strangeworth.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Activities
Characterization Guide
Vocabulary Worksheet
Characterization Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Post-reading Scaffolding and Real World Connection)
Written Response Questions with Rubric
Paired Informational Text (The Circleville Letters)
Creative Writing Extension Activity
Online Jeopardy Game
Answer Keys to All of the Above
This timeless short story by O. Henry delivers humor, clever plot twists, and unforgettable characters. Maximize learning with our engaging, comprehensive, and ready-to-print lesson, which includes worksheets, paired texts and videos, online games, and much more!
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Worksheet
Character List & Setting Description
Pre-reading Vocabulary List
The Ransom of Red Chief Original Text (with active reading questions)
The Ransom of Red Chief Edited Text for Easier Understanding (with active reading questions)
Vocabulary Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Analysis, and Real World Connection)
Character Analysis Worksheet
Written Response Question with Rubric
Paired Informational Text (The Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jnr.)
Paired Video (Home Along Pranks)
Extension Activities
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers to All of the Above
Students love analyzing this thought-provoking and, at times, absurd dystopian tale about the potential consequences of pursuing absolute equality in society.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Activities
Vocabulary Worksheet
Situational Irony Worksheet
Quote Analysis Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Scaffolding, and Real World Connection)
Equity vs Equality Reading and Dillema Questions
Written Response Question with Rubric
Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet
Creative Writing Extension Activity
Online Jeopardy Game
Answer Keys to All of the Above
This ready-to-print lesson plan contains thought-provoking discussion questions, multiple analysis worksheets, an informational text, and fun games and extension activities.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-Reading Activities
Vocabulary Worksheet
Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz
Analysis Questions
Character Analysis Worksheet - Uncle Khosrove
Character Analysis Worksheet - John Byro
Armenians in America - Informational Reading Text
Written Response Question with Rubric
Real-World Connection Questions
Extension Activities
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers
This comprehensive lesson plan is packed with fun and diverse activities. Its exploration of jealousy, isolation, longing, and the consequences of cruelty make for thought-provoking class discussions.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Questions
Vocabulary Worksheet
Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Group Scaffolding & Real World Connection)
Margot Analysis Worksheet
Children’s Behaviour Analysis Worksheet
Written Response Question with Rubric
Text Vs Movie Worksheet
Will it Ever Be Possible to Live on Other Planets? Informational Text
Extension Activity
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers
Ray Bradbury’s The Pedestrian is more relevant than ever in our tech-driven world. his timeless short story is perfect for sparking deep discussions on technology, individuality, and the risks of conformity.
What’s Included:
Teaching Guide
Active Reading Guide
Pre-Reading Questions
Vocabulary Worksheet
Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz
Analysis Questions
Dialogue Worksheet
Written Response Questions + Rubric
Paired Informational Text
The Evolution of Screens Chart + Worksheet
Real-World Connection Questions
Extension Activities
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers
Step into the chilling dystopian world of ‘The Veldt’ by Ray Bradbury, where advanced technology takes a sinister turn. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking journey into the future.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-reading Activities
Vocabulary Worksheet
Analysis Questions
HappyLife Home Worksheet
Written Response Questions with Rubric
Text Vs Movie Worksheet
Paired Video
Extension Activities
Online Jeopardy Game
Answers
This resource includes three engaging writing activities related to Christmas. Activities are designed to spark creativity and are accompanied by ready-to-print guides and rubrics so students can work effectively and independently. ❄
What’s included:
Teaching Guide + Common Core Standards
Christmas Short Story (Guide, Prompts, Rubric)
Christmas Character Diary (Guide, Rubric)
My Memorable Christmas Experience (Guide, Christmas Vocabulary, Rubric)
This resource includes three engaging writing activities related to Greek mythology. Activities are designed to spark creativity and are accompanied by ready-to-print guides, worksheets, examples, and rubrics so students can work effectively and independently.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
The Hero’s Journey (Guide, Poster, Example, Worksheets, Rubric)
Modern Day Myth (Guide, Example, Worksheets, Rubric)
Greek Mythology Newspaper (Guide, Example, Rubric)
Encourage your students to explore their interests and passions while developing essential informative writing skills with this detailed lesson plan on creating how-to guides.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Common Core Standards
What is a How-to Guide Reading
Typical Layout and Content of a How-to Guide Document
Typical Structure and Examples of the Following Sections: Introduction, Step-by-Step Guide, Tips and Tricks, Safety Warnings and Precautions, Frequently Asked Questions, Conclusion and Next Steps.
5 Tips Document
How-to Guide Ideas
2 Complete How-to Guides: How to Set Up and Grow a Youtube Channel, and How to Create a Handmade Notebook
Rubric
This easy-to-follow and comprehensive resource is guaranteed to have students writing high-level emails. All examples and prompts are tailored to real-life situations middle students may encounter.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Pre-Activity Questions
Formal, Semi-Formal, and Informal Email Studies: Layout, Examples, Sentence Structures and Prompts
Types of Eamils (Writing to Inform, Request Information, and Explain a Situation): Layout, Examples, Sentence Structures and Prompts
Activity Worksheets
Email Writing Checklist
Quiz + Prompt
Rubric
Answers
This easy-to-follow research paper guide assists students in crafting sophisticated research papers. Choose our space exploration theme or pick a topic of your own.
What’s included:
Teaching Guide
Mindmap with Instructions (Space exploration theme or blank document to choose your own)
Research Question Worksheet
Research Paper Layout & Content Document
Sentence Structure Document
Writing Guide & Checklists
Research Paper Example
Reflection Survery
Rubric
Formal Writing Tips
Credible Source Checklist
Article: The Thrilling Journey of Space Exploration
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)
Students master 100 7th year / 6th grade-level vocabulary words with this comprehensive resource. Words are taught in blocks of 10 with posters, definitions, quizzes, gap-fill exercises, and word mastery challenges.
What’s included?
Teaching Guide
Vocabulary Posters
Word + Definitions Handouts
Word Wizardry Worksheet
Word Mastery Challenges
Definitions Quizzes
Gap-Fills
Answer Keys
Dive into the world of gods, heroes, and monsters with these classic 15 Greek myths. Worksheets guide students in decoding themes, uncovering character arcs, and connecting ancient wisdom to modern life.
Greek Myths:
Pandora’s Box: A Tale of Curiosity and Consequence
Daedalus and Icarus: A Flight Toward Freedom
King Midas and the Golden Touch
The Tale of Echo and Narcissus
Prometheus: The Titan Who Gave Fire to Humanity
Io and Zeus: A Tale of Desire and Transformation
The Myth of Arachne
Phaethon and the Sun Chariot
The Enchantment of Cupid and Psyche
The Danaides and the 50 marriages
The Myth of Theseus and the Minotaur
The Great War of the Titanomachy
Paris and the Golden Apple
The Myth of Hercules and Cerberus
The Myth of Pygmalion and Galatea.
Billy Collins is a genius at writing relatable poems that capture the essence of everyday life. This bundle includes ready-to-print lessons plans on three poems relating to issues that every middle schooler deals with: Introduction to Poetry, On Turning Ten, and The Lanyard.
Lessons include:
Teaching Guides
Pre-Activity Questions and Worksheets
Analysis Questions
Metaphor/Theme/Imagery Worksheets
Creative Writing Activities
Real-World Connection Questions
More!