Elementary writing-essays literature circles

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

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Also included in: Roald Dahl Novel Study Bundle

Discussion Questions & Creative Writing I Korman's Slacker I Print & Digital

Created by

A Nest in the Rocks

This packet contains two or more questions per chapter for Gordon Korman's middle-grade novel Slacker. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom.Included in this product:- Two or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or preparation for group discussion.- Creative writing pr

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Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

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Also included in: Creative ELA Bundle for Slacker & WhatsHisFace I Print & Digital Versions

Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide(w/Answer Key)

Created by

Tween Spirit

Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class! Included in this product is 83 pages (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY) ★Anticipation Guide ★Vocabulary

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Peak Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Peak by Roland Smith. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the Book *Suggested Pacing Calendar *Author Information with links to videos about the book and author *Mount Everest Trivia Sheet with link to an age appropriate website *Map it Out Activity for kids to map camps on Everest *3 sets of Vocabulary Words in a test format

Subjects:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units

Created by

Innovative Teaching Ideas

This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Editing Checklist | Editing sentences | Writing Center | Writing Sentences

Created by

Learn with Miss Power

In this CUPS editing bundle you'll find different resources to help encourage your students to edit their writing using CUPS (check for errors: capitalization, understanding, punctuation, and spelling). These can be use during writing centers, independent writing, or put into their writing notebook. The visual image of the CUPS help them remember all of the different components when editing and writing sentences. These pdfs can be printed or they can be completed digitally using Easel. What's in

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

Wonder Book Club Discussion Cards PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Amazing Materials for You by Amy Dickson

UPDATED 3/15/20 to include a digital version.I have used these Common Core (CCSS) aligned discussion and constructed response questions for Wonder by R.J. Palacio successfully for several years with fifth graders. I decided to make cards for a couple of reasons:1. I made them to save paper. Once you print and laminate these, you can use them for many years in either a literacy center or in small group instruction.2. I wanted to make them aesthetically more appealing and colorful.The set contains

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Literature Circles, Task Cards

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.5.1

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Also included in: Realistic Fiction Book Club Novel Study Pack - Hoot Wonder Just Juice The Jacket

TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide

Created by

Tween Spirit

Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Opinion Writing Templates & Graphic Organizers DIGITAL Paragraph Writing Prompts

Created by

Chalk and Apples

DISTANCE LEARNING: Digital Paragraph of the Week Prompts for Opinion Writing for Google SlidesThis ready-to-use Google Drive resource includes 10 opinion paragraph writing prompts. Use them in a paragraph of the week writing center or for weekly writing homework. Assign to your students using Google Classroom or Google Drive.Weekly paragraph writing allows your students to practice writing well-organized narrative paragraphs on a regular basis, and make them better writers. Students will love th

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1

, W.4.1

, W.5.1

, CCRA.W.1

Also included in: How to Write a Paragraph Graphic Organizers & Paragraph Writing Prompts BUNDLE

Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow Literature Guide

Created by

Tween Spirit

Class Dismissed Novel Study Packet!Class Dismissed is a high-interest novel for 4th and 5th grade girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! This novel study includes Pre-Reading, During Reading, and After Reading activities and can be tailored to fit the needs of your students. You can assign the entire packet, or pick and choose which activities best fit the needs of your class!Included in this product is 43 pages (DOES NOT INCLUDE ANSWER

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.4.1

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Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Korman's Masterminds

Created by

A Nest in the Rocks

Motivate your students towards active, engaging discussion with these open-ended discussion questions to accompany Gordon Korman's middle-grade book Masterminds! This product contains:- three questions per chapter in an easy-to-use printable chart, along with suggestions for encouraging your students to participate in discussions. - these questions created as printable handouts for students, so that they can be used for homework, comprehension checks, essay prompts, or even as group preparati

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

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Also included in: Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. Included in the Novel Study: *Introduction to the Book *Suggested Pacing Calendar *Author Information with links to videos about the book and author *Puzzles and Solutions section with suggested rebus, pictogram and anagram puzzles with solutions *Alliteration Summary and Examp

Subjects:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.5.1

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Crenshaw Novel Study and Digital Resource

Created by

Third and Goal

Looking for a Crenshaw novel study? Look no further! This resource is NO PREP, DIGITAL & PRINT!This DIGITAL resource includes various types of worksheets with text boxes ready of Crenshaw lesson plans. The worksheets are perfect for virtual learning, small groups, RTI, homework, centers, or whole group instruction for grades 2-4. The combination of technology, rigorous reading engagement, and fun art activities will make your students beg for more!The best part? No more copying endless works

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

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The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart/CCSS Aligned Novel Study

Created by

The Zoo Librarian

I introduced this book with a book talk to my middle school readers, and I was shocked by the response. I didn't even get a chance to put the book down before kids were signing it out. It has been signed out of our classroom all year, and it is returned within days with exclamations such as, "That was the best book I ever read!" and "I can't believe that ending!" Want to learn more about Mt. Rainer, the tallest mountain in Washington State, and the only one that is still an active volcano, and t

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

Matilda Novel Study: vocabulary, comprehension, writing, skills [Roald Dahl]

Created by

Gay Miller

Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for Matilda by Roald Dahl? Look no further. This comprehensive printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes/chapter questions, constructed response writing prompts, skill practice, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 4-5.Check out both versions of Matilda Book Units to determine which fits your teaching style best. This is Version #2.Version #1: Matilda Digital + Printable Book Unit (T

Subjects:

Literature, Vocabulary, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

Games, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

, RL.3.2

Beth Hammett the Educator Helper

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Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)

Created by

For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activ

Subjects:

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson, Centers

The Smart Cookie Read Aloud Activities Writing Craft (book by Jory John)

Created by

Little Smart Fox

The newest addition to the Food Group by Jory John: 'The Smart Cookie' now accompanied by discussion questions and writing prompts craft!This The Smart Cookie writing craft with fun activities will help you explore the message of the book further all while practicing: Opinion writing: share tips on how to be a 'smart cookie'; describe the ways you are a 'smart cookie'Narrative Writing: describe the time when you had an 'AHA!' momentInformational Writing: pick your favorite cookie and share its r

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: THE Good Egg THE Bad Seed THE Cool Bean THE Couch Potato THE Smart Cookie & MORE

Editing Checklist- 5th Grade Bundle: Narrative, Informative, Opinion

Created by

Heuristic Teaching

Save 20% when you buy the bundle of 5th Grade Editing Checklists!Make students accountable with their writing using these standard-based checklists. These editing checklists are designed using the common core grade level standards for opinion writing to hold your students to grade-level expectations. How To UseStudents designate colors on the checklist for each writing target. Then students read through their writing and underline the places they demonstate the expectation in their writing using

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

5th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.2

, W.5.3

, W.5.4

, W.5.5

Second Grade Persuasive Writing Anchor Charts (Lucy Calkins Inspired)

Created by

Teaching Charts

We can change minds with words! In this unit, students will learn how to write essays to change their audience’s mind. They will learn to state the purpose or opinion, give smart reasons and offer solutions and a conclusion. These charts are aligned to the National Common Core Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Choose from 12 colorful anchor charts for your second grade class. The charts are differentiated for English-language learners, at-risk students and students with special

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Literature Circles, Lesson, Centers

Opinion Letters | Persuasive Letters

Created by

Letters From Mikelle

Included:Examples of who my students have written toUnit timeline (approx. 2-3 weeks)Student exampleThesis statement examplesBrainstorming pageOutline (2 Options: Include 3 reasons or 2 reasons)Generate Information - survey, interview, or researchDrafting IntroductionsList of transitional words/phrasesDrafting Reason #1-3 paragraphsDrafting ConclusionsStudent Checklist (for editing and revising)Instructions on how to send a letterInstructions on how to set up a letterOpinion Letter final papersH

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Literature Circles

MIRACLE'S BOYS Jacqueline Woodson * Comprehension * (Answer Key Included)

Created by

Learning Through Lit

Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions from each chapter)Pe

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

Homeschooling Dietitian Mom

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Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire Dragons

Created by

Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire DragonsA Dragon Book Series with Christian Values!If you have kids who love dragons, but you are frustrated by the lack of dragon books with Biblical values. If your kids hate to read.If you wish you could incorporate a series into your homeschool day that not only meets curriculum requirements but can be used for multiple subjects. If you want your kids to read more books with a message that is compatible with the Bible, then this is it!This novel

Subjects:

Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.6

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion

The Lost Hero Novel Study

Created by

XClass to the Rescue

This is a complete novel study for The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. You will find everything you need to completely teach and review the plot, characters, setting, themes, etc. with your class. There are also pre and post reading activities that will introduce/review Greek myths and gods. Included in the Novel Study: * Introduction to the Book * Suggested Pacing Calendar * Greek Creation Myth article and activities * 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, He

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