Our Tone and Mood resource contains informative slide shows, writing activities, practice sheets, and assessments that help teachers save time as they teach students to understand the similarities and differences between these concepts. What’s inside… An editable Google Slides lesson presentation that clearly explains mood and tone Pacing guide 4 Student practice sheets Identifying the Mood graphic organizer (can be used with choice reading book) A visual writing prompt to practice Creating a Mood Identifying the Tone of a passage Adding Tone writing activity A student information page 3 Assessments on mood Answer keys

This novel study unit for Refugee by Alan Gratz has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your students as they read Gratz’s acclaimed novel. In this Refugee novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Detailed background information pages Comprehension questions Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Answer keys Comprehension practice sheets Analyzing figurative language Using context clues Understanding the setting Character traits Character growth Visualization Connections Student Discussion question pages End of Novel Multiple-choice assessment in print and self-correcting Google form version. Link to digital files. Other resources you might be interested in: TWO DEGREES by Alan Gratz Novel Study Unit The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for Trash by Andy Mulligan has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your students as they read Mulligan’s exciting novel. In this Trash novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries in two formats, one for teacher use and the other to hand out to students if needed. Discussion questions that are organized by the reading strategies that make it easy for teachers to conduct book club meetings. Student Discussion Question Pages Comprehension Activity Sheets Vocabulary Quizzes Multiple Choice Quizzes for Each Section of the Book End of Unit Assessment Print and Digital versions of all quizzes, student discussion sheets, and comprehension activity pages! Answer Keys

This 4 week long mystery genre study unit provides students with an understanding of the mystery genre through engaging slide presentations, original mystery short stories, creative writing story starters and comprehension sheets. This 97 page/slide unit also includes: A list of the mystery terms suitable for posting. Differentiated note-taking sheets to help students record mystery terms and definitions. Formative and summative assessments with answer keys. Mystery story graphic organizers. Mystery “story starter” peer feedback forms (in the digital format only.) Rubric Other resources you might be interested in: Trash by Andy Mulligan Novel Study Clean Getaway by Nic Stone Novel Study Unit Science Fiction Genre Study

This novel study unit for Unwind by Neal Shusterman has everything you need (including chapter summaries) to support your students as they read Shusterman’s timely novel. in this Unwind novel study, you will find: A total of 110 pages of print and digital materials Chapter summaries in two different formats Discussion questions Vocabulary lists and activity pages Comprehension activity pages Student discussion pages End-of-book multiple-choice assessment (in self-correcting Google form version too!) Answer keys Other resources you might be interested in: Science Fiction Genre Study Unit The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for Clean Getaway by Nic Stone has everything you need (including chapter summaries) to support your students as they read Stone’s acclaimed novel. In this Clean Getaway novel study, you will find: Chapter Summaries formatted for teacher use and for distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes Whole book Multiple Choice Assessment (in Google form version too!) Student Discussion Question Worksheets End of the novel extension questions Answer Keys Historical Topic SLIDES presentation Links to Digital Files Each chapter contains multiple leveled questions allowing the teacher to differentiate. Other resources you might be interested in: Ghost by Jason Reynolds Novel Study Unit Look Both Ways by Jason Reynold Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for “The Door of No Return” by Kwame Alexander has everything you need to support your students as they read Alexander’s important new novel. In the The Door of No Return novel study, you will find: Chapter summaries formatted for both teacher use & distribution to students Supplemental information presentation Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Extension essay question End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (also in Google form version) Answer Keys

This resource helps you teach students how themes enrich the story, how symbols can add depth, and how motifs can enhance the overall meaning of a text. These engaging activities and readings will help students sharpen their analytical skills and develop a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling. Inside this resource, you will find… A day-by-day lesson pacing guide An editable Google slide presentation providing an overview with examples of symbolism, motif, and theme 9 total practice sheets for all three concepts A fifteen-question multiple-choice assessment in both print and self-correcting Google form formats

This novel study unit for Ghost by Jason Reynolds has everything you need, including chapter summaries, to support your readers as they read Reynolds’ award winning novel. In the Ghost novel study, you will find: *** Chapter Summaries** formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes 5 Multiple Choice Assessments presented in both print and self-correcting Google form versions Student Discussion Question Worksheets End of the novel questions/activities Answer Keys Teacher Information pages Another resource you might be interested in: Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Novel Study Unit

Students love science fiction and this Science Fiction Genre Study unit makes it easy to immerse them in this interesting genre. This month long unit is always a great hit in our classrooms! This 130 page/ slide Science Fiction genre study unit is presented in both print and digital formats and includes the following: 2 colorful lesson presentations An Introduction to the characteristics of science fiction Two original science fiction short stories to help teach the characteristics of science fiction. Identifying science fiction characteristics in a text Differentiated note-taking sheets Assessments A quiz of the science fiction terms 2 multiple choice assessments (also in self-correcting Google form versions) Answer Keys Other resources you might like: Unwind by Neal Shusterman Novel Study Unit The Last Cuentista Novel Study Unit

Leverage students’ enthusiasm for graphic novels and meld it with research and informational writing! This resource not only helps teachers teach the elements of graphic novels such as splash pages, frames, use of color, close ups etc., It also teaches narrative elements such as characterization and dialog. This month-long, 160 page/slide graphic novel unit will guide you through teaching your students all about graphic novels, their unique elements and how to convert traditional text into a graphic novel format. Students will learn how to read and analyze graphic novels for their literary aspects then create a research-based graphic novel biography. Although this resource contains lessons focused on how to create a biography graphic novel, you can easily adapt the lessons to teach your students how to convert stories, personal narratives or other types of informational text into a graphic novel format!* This resource was created using Google slides. WHAT’S INSIDE: Pacing Guide Standards List 4 Lesson Presentations *Introduction to Graphic Novel Elements *Graphic Novel vs. Novel- Literary Elements (Setting, Dialog, Mood, Traits) *How to Create a Graphic Novel Activity *Biography Graphic Novel Project Reading Comprehension Activity Sheets Assessments with answer keys Applying Graphic Novel Elements Practice Storyboard Research Planning Pages Ten Unique Graphic Novel Layout Templates Graphic Novel Biography Project Checklist Rubric Links to Digital Files Other resources you might be interested in: Middle School Narrative Writing Unit Character Traits Resource

Are you looking for “getting to know you” activities for older, adolescent learners? This no-prep, 45-page resource contains everything you need to get started with a new class. Here’s what’s included: 3 different versions of a Getting to Know You sheet Reading Interest Inventory Sheet Writing interest Inventory Sheet Letter to Myself Activity Wanted Poster Activity Heart Map Activity 2 Truths and a Lie Activity Also included: Digital Student Planner Parent/Guardian Survey (created using Google Forms) Student Interests Survey (created using Google Forms) Class Syllabus Template “Welcome to my class” Presentation Most of the materials are presented in a **print as well as in an editable, digital format **for maximum teaching flexibility.

This novel study unit for Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston has everything you need to support your students as they read Alston’s engaging fantasy novel. In this Amari and the Night Brothers novel study, you will find: Chapter Summaries formatted for teacher use & distribution to students. Discussion Questions Comprehension Activities Vocabulary Quizzes Whole Book Multiple-Choice Assessment in print and self-correcting Google form version. Student Discussion Question Worksheets End-of-book essay question Answer Keys Comprehensive teacher Information pages Each chapter contains multiple leveled questions allowing the teacher to differentiate for all students. Another resource you might like: Fantasy Genre Study Unit

The fantasy genre, a favorite among many students, is the perfect avenue to keep students engaged while learning important reading and writing standards. This 115-page/slide, unit includes: 2 colorful lesson presentations An Introduction to the Fantasy Elements Identifying Fantasy Elements in a Text Differentiated note-taking sheets Assessments A quiz of the fantasy elements 2 multiple choice assessments (also in self-correcting Google form versions) Answer Keys Two original fantasy short stories Comprehension activities to support independent reading of a fantasy novel A FUN interactive writing activity that helps students as they write their own fantasy story Graphic organizers Peer feedback form Rubric Other resources you might be interested in: Science Fiction Genre Study Unit Mystery Genre Study Unit Amari and the Night Brothers By B.B. Alston Novel Study Unit

This novel study unit for The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani has everything you need to support your students as they read Hiranandani’s historical fiction novel. In this The Night Diary novel study, you will find: *** Chapter summaries** presented in two ways-one for teacher use and one for student use Supplemental Information presentation (created in Google Slides) Informational page about the politics behind the story Student discussion question pages Comprehension activities Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes Differentiated extension question writing activity End of Novel, Multiple Choice Assessment (in print and Google form version) Answer Keys This resource makes it easy for you to differentiate and support ALL of your students!

Build a community of readers by getting your students to talk about the books they read! This book review activity is a fun and relaxed way for students to create a book review slide (poster) to share with their classmates. It also helps teachers create a student-driven book list that helps when students are struggling to find their next book to read. Included in this FREE Resource… A Book Review Lesson An Example of a Book Review A Google Slides Assignment Template to be Shared with Students A Printable Book Review Activity Page

This novel study unit for City Spies by James Ponti has everything you need to support your students as they read Ponti’s mystery/thriller novel. in this novel study for City Spies, you will find: Chapter summaries presented in two ways-one for teacher use and another one for student use. Supplemental information presentation (created in Google Slides). Student discussion question pages (print and digital formats) Comprehension activities (print and digital formats) Vocabulary lists Vocabulary quizzes 2 Extension question writing activities End-of-Book, multiple-choice assessment (in print and Google form version). Answer keys Learning targets Character list Another resource you might be interested in: Mystery Genre Study Unit

Book clubs are a great way to differentiate and offer students choices in what they read. We’ve been teaching them for years and there’s no better way to establish a respectful community of readers. We are offering this freebie to help other teachers get started with book clubs. Included in this FREEBIE… Our book club (or literature circle) record sheet will help you manage and organize several groups across several classes. Our clear and detailed rubric will help you set clear student expectations. Our example of a completed record sheet will give you an idea of how this tool can help you assess student comprehension.

This FREE resource includes: Punctuation rules reference sheet Dialog tag reference sheet Three activity sheets (print and digital format) This is great for substitute plans and can also be used as part of a narrative writing unit.