Diversity reigns this Valentine’s Day! Dive into diverse love traditions with Love Around the World: Reading Comprehension and Summary Activities, a captivating resource packed with engaging readings and interactive activities for your classroom. Specifically designed for Middle School Students for use near Valentine’s day. Go beyond hearts and chocolates! Explore unique cultural expressions of love from 5 different corners of the globe: Japan: Uncover the intricate dance of “obligation chocolate” and “true feelings chocolate” in this fascinating look at Valentine’s Day traditions. Wales: Discover the romantic allure of wooden “love spoons,” each carving whispering a secret message of the heart. Finland: Celebrate “Friend’s Day” with heartwarming activities focused on platonic love and appreciation. Argentina: Savor the sweetness of “La Semana de la Dulzura” and explore a week dedicated to sharing delicious treats with loved ones. Brazil: Dance to the rhythm of “Dia dos Namorados,” a vibrant celebration of love under the summer sun. Each engaging reading comes complete with: Comprehension and Vocabulary Worksheets: Hone critical thinking skills while building vocabulary through synonym exploration. Summary Worksheets: Master the art of summarizing key points with a focus on “where, when, and how.” Also, additional resources included are: Collaborative Peer Sharing Summary Grid: Encourage active learning and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange - perfect for a jigsaw reading. Detailed Answer Key: Ensure complete understanding and seamless lesson execution. But wait, there’s more! This flexible resource can be used anytime, not just around Valentine’s Day! Integrate it seamlessly into units exploring themes of love, culture, and diversity. Ready to embark on a global journey of love and learning? Download Celebrating Love Around the World today and ignite your students’ curiosity!

Immerse your students in the thrilling adventure of “Hatchet” with this Comprehensive Novel Study Bundle – a treasure trove of over 100 pages of resources designed for 4th-7th graders, ready to print or use digitally! Key Features: Engaging Pre-reading Activities (Survival Quiz + Pyramid discussion with teachers notes) Comprehensive Comprehension Activities for Each Chapter (20 worksheets in total) Vocabulary Activities for Every Chapter - gap fill activities to check understanding Quick Writes with Model Answers - great for supporting and differentiating Convenient Rubrics for Easy Grading of Comprehension Questions, Quick Writes, and Creative/Text Transformations Ideas and instructions for creative writing and text transformation tasks Additional Graphic Organizers and Resources Spotlighting Character Development, Conflict, Setting, Symbolism, and Theme Inspiring End of Unit Project Ideas Why Choose This Bundle: Save valuable time with ready-to-use, teacher-friendly materials - model answers provided! Cultivate a profound understanding of the novel’s elements among your students. Cater to diverse learning styles through a range of engaging activities. Ignite critical thinking and analytical skills in your literature class. Simplify assessment with provided answer keys. Transform your literature class into an interactive and enriching experience. Perfect for middle school classrooms, this bundle ensures your students not only explore the intricacies of “Hatchet” but also develop essential literary analysis skills that will stay with them long after the last page is turned.

Welcome to an exciting exploration of dystopian novels and movies, tailor-made for middle school students (grades 7-9). This can be used with any dystopian novel or movie. This resource is all about digging into the cool stuff in these stories – the twists, turns, and what makes them dystopian. But it’s not just about reading; it’s about thinking and creating. Whether you’re doing individual work or diving into group activities, we’ve got tasks and role cards to keep things interesting. Expect less textbook vibes and more of a creative journey, where students get to shape their own thoughts about the dystopian worlds being studied. Digital (Google Slides) + Printable (PDF) No-prep activities SNEAK PEAK - CONTENTS 38 pages of awesomeness! Pre-reading activities: What is a Dystopia? Examples of issues in dystopian texts Brainstorming current issues What do you know about Dystopian Literature already Cover and Blurb - pre-reading prediction First Thoughts Identifying features Characterization Character Discussion Role Cards Character Graphic Organizer Character Creative Writing Chart Symbolism Setting Setting Discussion Role Cards Setting illustration and annotation task Character interaction with setting task/ cut-outs Setting as an antagonist Setting Survival Dilemma Teacher’s Notes Setting Survival Dilemma Card Real-world-to-text connections Quick Writes - Analytical Peer/Self Assessment Sheet Vocabulary word bank Creative tasks Inspiration notebook

Engage your middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for Veera Hiranandani’s “The Night Diary.” Designed for grades 6 and 7, this pack features 6 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and inference skills after reading specific sections of the novel. Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-marking multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts. Key Features: 6 quizzes in total Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple choice questions - 20 per quiz. 2 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted). Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning. Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives. Included Resources: 6 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once click the link, it auto creates your own copy, you may edit as you wish. Model answer for open-ended questions. Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers.

Elevate your students’ understanding of poetry with this comprehensive Poetry Keyword Flashcards! Tailored specifically to poetry terms and literary devices relevant to analyzing poetry, this resource is designed to be versatile and engaging. With a set of keyword and matching definition cards, students will dive deep into the world of poetry as they explore and master important concepts. These flashcards can be used in a variety of ways to suit your teaching style and classroom needs. This sit includes: teacher instructions and suggestions for games/ activities 56 keyword cards + 56 definition cards

Engage your upper-middle school students with this comprehensive resource tailored for William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies.” Designed for grades 8-9 (this depends on your context), this pack features 4 fully-editable Google Quizzes to assess comprehension and analysis skills after reading specific sections of the novel. Each quiz is crafted for ease of use and customization, providing a blend of auto-grading multiple-choice questions and thought-provoking inferential prompts. Key Features: 4 quizzes in total - 1 quiz for every 3 chapters Auto-grading/ auto-marking multiple-choice questions - 18 per quiz (6 per chapter) 3 open-ended questions for longer answers which require quick manual marking (or can be deleted before giving to students for fully automated marking) Foster Critical Thinking: Promote analytical skills through inferential questioning Customizable Learning: Adapt quizzes to fit your teaching style and learning objectives Included Resources: 4 Editable Google Quizzes: Conveniently accessible via copy link, each quiz is customizable to align with your curriculum. Once you click the link, it auto-creates your own copy, which you may edit as you wish. Model answers for open-ended questions Teacher Directions: Clear guidance on implementing quizzes effectively, including grading strategies and model answers