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Middle school literature guided reading books under $5
The Giver: Differentiated Instruction - Chapter Summaries + Comprehension Checks
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind. Same page vocabulary support is provided as well as corresponding questions for comprehension.Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text. Each chapter is between 100-400 words and has a readability lev
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4th - 10th
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Leveled Book Lists for Elementary School (for Teachers and Parents)
Many elementary classrooms now give students text level assessments to determine their reading instructional, independent, and frustration levels. Once this is done, it is important that students are making good book choices and not just reading books that are extremely easy or too hard. These leveled lists suggest titles at each level that can be found at local libraries. Since there are so many different leveling systems for books, these suggested lists become very important for parents try
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K - 6th
Middle School the Worst Years of My Life Discussion Questions and Answers
This is a thorough overview of Middle School the Worst Years of My Life by James Patterson. There are group or whole class questions and homework questions broken down by each chapter. The questions could be placed on the board or handed out to different groups of students. All of the questions have complete answers provided in the answer key.
The following questions types and skills are used:
*Analyzing characters
*Identifying major plot elements
*Explaining cause and effect relationships
*Dr
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5th - 7th
Clementine Book Study
Based on the text Clementine by Sara Pennypacker. This product can be used as a whole class book study or for guided reading. Each chapter is broken down with a variety of questions. Focus words are available for each chapter. Focus words continue throughout the book to readdress comprehension of vocabulary. This is a great way for all scholars to apply their understanding of academic skills.The chapter study includes questions on:-Vocabulary-Comprehension-Grammar-Inferencing-Figurative Languag
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3rd - 6th
One Crazy Summer - Book Study
The One Crazy Summer activities in this book study will make using this amazing book even easier! The packet is filled with reading and writing activities. It includes comprehension questions and answers. Students respond to each of the comprehension questions in their own packet that culminate into a booklet. This resource is an ideal addition to any 3rd-5th grade One Crazy Summer book study. The comprehension activities focus on analyzing the main characters, comparing the characters’ traits,
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Gold and Honorary Newberry Award Winning Book Studies - Bundle
Guided Reading Grade Leveled Book Lists
Would you like to know which guided reading levels match which grade level? Popular book titles are organized by their guided reading grade levels according to the Fountas Pinnell leveled system. This resource is helpful for choosing books for instruction, independent reading time, and helping at parent-teacher conferences.Also, at the end of the school year, you can provide appropriate lists as a reference tool for summer reading!How Does This Help You?Parents and students have a guide to help
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K - 6th
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau- Novel Study Resources and Activities
I have provided resources to accompany the novel "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau. I have used this resources with my own Grade 5 class with great success.
This package includes:
1. What is a Dystopia?
2. Assignment Day- Pros and Cons Chart
3. Assignment Day Activity
4. Assignment Day- Classified Ads
5. Secret Message Decoding and Inferencing Activity
6. Predictions (Chapter 15)
7. Idioms
8. Mysterious Words from the Past Idiom Drawing Activity
9. City of Ember Visualization
10. R
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4th - 8th
A Long Walk to Water - Book Study
The Long Walk to Water activities in this book study will make using this amazing book even easier! The packet is filled with reading and writing activities, and it includes comprehension questions. Students respond to each of the comprehension questions in their own packet that culminate into a booklet. This resource is an ideal addition to any 3rd-5th grade Long Walk to Water book study.The comprehension activities focus on analyzing the main characters, comparing the characters’ traits, plot
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4th - 6th
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Literature Guide
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney - Literature Guide
This is a cartoon novel written by Jeff Kinney. It is a journal style novel about what it's like to be in middle school from the point of view of Greg Heffley, middle schooler. This humorous story resonates with students who are facing the challenges of middle school.
Aligned with Common Core Standards!
Use this Literature Guide with Literature Circles or Independent Novel Study
Twelve pages of questions to guide comprehension throug
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2nd - 6th
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks Language Arts Pack
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks is a fantastic mentor text for your students! This packet will build background knowledge, increase student understanding of character traits, theme, summarizing, and more!Product Includes the following:Teacher Lesson PlanCharacter Trait ActivityCharacter Trait MapsTheme Graphic OrganizerDrawing Inferences Plot Graphic OrganizerSummarizing Graphic OrganizerText-to-Self ConnectionsText-to-Wold ConnectionsVerbs WorksheetAdjectives WorksheetMentor Sentences Act
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3rd - 6th
The Hope Chest Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Guide (Google and PDF)
This document provides higher level, thought-provoking comprehension questions for the book, The Hope Chest by Karen Schwabach. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. A complete list of challenging vocabulary words are included in a "word/what I think it means" format to encourage students to use their context clues.*This text is used in the NYS ELA 4th Grade Module 4.
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4th - 6th
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Mr. Popper's Penguins Book Study
Based on the text Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater. This product can be used as a whole class book study, guided reading, or literacy circles. Each chapter is broken down with a variety of questions. Focus words are available for each chapter. Focus words continue throughout the book to readdress comprehension of vocabulary. This is a great way for all scholars to apply their understanding of academic skills in a fun and creative way.The chapter study includes questions on:-
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3rd - 6th
Number the Stars Discussion Questions Activity
If you are using Number the Stars in your classroom as a novel unit or read aloud, you need to check out our chapter by chapter questions. This is novel unit activity features 60 discussion questions for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.The purpose of this activity is for students to show their understanding of the novel through answering questions. There are at least two questions for every chapter in the entire story! Many of the questions put the students in the situations of the main
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Number the Stars Novel Study Unit Activities Bundle
The Cask of Amontillado - TEACHER COPY with ANNOTATIONS and Vocab
THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO TEACH THE STORY. These notes have EVERYTHING!This is the full text (on 7 pages with wide margins for annotations) of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado". It includes vocabulary words (highlighted in pink and defined in the margins), GISTs of each paragraph/section, example of foreshadowing, pronunciations of difficult words, examples of literary devices, and other miscellaneous annotations. It also includes 10 higher order thinking Questions for studen
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7th - 11th
Front Desk Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Guide (Google and PDF)
This document provides higher level, thought-provoking, text-dependent comprehension questions for the book, Front Desk by Kelly Yang. (1 question per chapter). These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. A complete list of challenging vocabulary words are included in a "word/what I think it means" format to encourage students to use their context clues. Page numbers are included for
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4th - 7th
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Shiloh End of the Book Test
Here is an end of the book test over Shiloh. The test includes:
* Multiple choice
* True/False
* Extendend Response
* Compare/Contrast of characters
Also check out my:
* Shiloh Unit
* Shiloh vocabulary and question packet
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3rd - 6th
Mockingjay Chapters 1-27 Questions, Handouts, Teacher's Guide
Chapters 1-27, plus epilogue, questions for Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. Includes printable handouts with a combination of comprehension check questions, and critical and literary analysis questions. Most chapters contain both a check quiz and a deeper analysis worksheet. These are questions I wrote (not Scholastic's) and I include a very detailed answer key/teacher's guide for every chapter. I also give suggestions for discussion points throughout. 96 total pagesCreated by Tracee Ormanwww.h
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The War That Saved My Life Comprehension and Vocabulary (Google and PDF)
This document provides higher level, thought-provoking comprehension questions for the book, The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. A complete list of challenging vocabulary words are included in a "word/what I think it means" format to encourage students to use their context clues.
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5th - 8th
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Editable Book Shopping Checklist/Cards
Classroom library management is a big job! Do your students have trouble select just right books? I know that we work on this all the time, but some students still need a little further guidance. Another issue we often face is a limited supply of genres, levels, etc in our classroom libraries, so helping students to select a set number from each bin, level, genre is helpful in managing our "stock" of books.I created these Editable Book Shopping Checklists to aid in managing our classroom libr
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K - 6th
Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Descriptors & Book Recommendations (J-Z)
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Description of leveled text (J through Z, which TYPICALLY reaches grades 2-6)
List of fiction and nonfiction text at each level
Helpful Fountas and Pinnell resources - websites for searching levels of many novels
I use these as a handout at conferences. Rather than informing parents that their child reads at a certain letter, explain the type of text and supply parents with possible titles for their children to read at home.
I use these as a reference as well when recommending boo
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2nd - 6th
Woods Runner Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary Guide (Google and PDF)
This document provides higher level, thought-provoking comprehension questions for the book, Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen. These questions can be used in both a guided reading setting or as a supplement to a literature circle to get students thinking about what they are reading. A complete list of challenging vocabulary words are included in a "word/what I think it means" format to encourage students to use their context clues.
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4th - 6th
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I Survived The Battle of D-Day, 1944 (Lauren Tarshis) Novel Study (32 pages)
* Follows Common Core Standards *This 32-page booklet-style Novel Study (a total 65 pages including answer key) is designed to follow students throughout the entire book.The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. The novel study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged.Many different types of questions for students to think about and answer before, during and after they finish each chapter.Types of questions include:Narrative ElementsCause and Effec
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3rd - 6th
Mr. Browne's Precept Response Journal: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
If you are currently reading "Wonder" by R.J Palacio with your class, then you know that Mr. Browne's precepts are a great way to get your kiddos thinking about things that are really important in life. Help spark discussions about kindness, honesty, and friendships with the use of these journal pages. There is a page for each one of Mr. Browne's precepts, along with a cover page. You may chose the option with the box for an illustration or a more simple look with just lines. Precepts included:
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3rd - 7th
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Comprehension Activities
When teaching this book, we found that our struggling readers had a hard time following along and keeping the characters straight. These resources were created with support from a Special Education teacher to preview or review specific skills to aid in comprehension throughout the novel study. Certain pages can be shared as is and provided to students on the front end to reference throughout the text, while others are activity based to aid in comprehension. Answer keys are included.Topics includ
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4th - 7th
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