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Middle school literature resources for GATE $5-10
Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
The Fun They Had: Short Story Study Guide CCSS
Isaac Asimov’s short story, THE FUN THEY HAD, is a compelling snapshot of school in the year 2157. An excellent read-aloud selection any time of the year, this science fiction tale is especially appropriate as a back-to-school study.
This teaching resource for Mr. Asimov’s science fiction classic has
an internet link to a copy of the story
vocabulary activities
10 short answer comprehension questions
16 interpretive thinking and writing prompts
a graphic organizer for wri
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4th - 8th
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Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
Looking to spice up your review of the different reading genres? Look no further! This engaging bundle packs a punch with genre posters, doodle notes, and genre activities like riddles, book sorts, scavenger hunts, and more! From dull to delightful, this mini-unit will make learning about book genres both engaging and effective!✔ Check out the preview for more information!Unveil a world of possibilities for your students this year by developing their understanding of literary genres. It's the cr
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5th - 7th
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Medusa Mythology Activities | Character Description and Point of View
Who has hair of snakes and eyes that can turn you to stone? Medusa, of course! You can spice up your mythology unit or novel study with these engaging literature activities. Grab students’ attention with two different views of this alluring mythical creature.“Medusa,” a humorous poem told in first person, characterizes the Gorgon as a frustrated woman who just can’t do a thing with her hair. Conversely, a brief narrative entitled “The Dreadful Gorgons” provides a third-person account of Perseus’
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5th - 6th
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I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan - Teacher's Guide and Activities GATE
The beauty in The Lost Thing is that it settles into one’s soul in a casual and poetic way. What starts as a sort of amusing but sad story finds its way deeper into your heart. You begin to wonder, to ask questions. Soon you find yourself wanting to stand up and defend all the lost things in the world—including that lost part of yourself.
Are you somehow guilty too, you wonder? Quite unexpectedly, you begin to really feel the world Shaun Tan creates. It is a wonderful experience in mindf
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: 2019-2020 Gifted and Talented GATE Program for the Year - Elementary
Character Traits ELA Project-Based Learning Activity Using Wonder PRINT&DIGITAL
This ELA project-based learning activity is a fantastic way to teach students about internal and external character traits using the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio! Your students will also learn about and apply writing skills, collaboration, and more during this PBL. It includes text about character traits, teacher directions, and student pages to walk your students through each part of the project. A pacing calendar is included, but it's flexible in order to be easily molded to your classroom and
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3rd - 8th
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Blueback by Tim Winton HIGHER ORDER THINKING NOVEL STUDY
This novel study contains 14 pages of questions (60 questions in total) organised by chapter (most chapters have 5 questions, though some shorter chapters have been combined with 6-8 questions for the 2 chapters) plus 15 final activities to do at the end of the story. The questions ALL involve higher order thinking, and most questions involve multiple parts. All questions are purposeful- none are there to just fill time!! The questions are based on Bloom's Taxonomy, First Steps Reading Strategi
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5th - 8th
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Differentiated Lessons for Plot, Character, and Theme Using Pixar's "La Luna"
This set of standards-based lessons focuses on plot elements, characterization, conflict, and theme. Within each focus area, there are pages for use with students that are "approaching standard" and "on standard." There are additional pages for students who have mastered the standard and are ready to level up that focus on the coming of age genre and a paired non-fiction text (TED talk). Check out the preview for examples.My goal in teaching with films is to give students an understanding of lit
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6th
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Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Wife's Story" Student Workbook Short Story Mini-Unit
Looking to freshen up your short story playlist? Student favorite, The Wife's Story is super fun story to do with all different levels of students. My student workbook mini units are an engaging way to teach short stories and leave students with a lasting impression. Included is everything you need to teach this short story, including:*Author Bio Page*Pre-reading Discussion Questions*Vocabulary with quiz*Vocab Activity*Short Story with Note Space*Reading Comprehension Questions*Creative Writing
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Fun & Creative Summer School ELA Bundle for Middle & High NO PREP!
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Common Core Unit
Everything you need to teach the Wizard of Oz. It can be adapted for multiple grade levels and encompasses all aspects of common core. This unit is designed around the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. It includes a months worth of ELA lessons.
This unit includes:
- teacher lesson plans
- vocabulary words for each chapter
- reading response pages for each chapter
- prediction worksheets
- social studies connection - creating a map
- analyzing the setting
- character ana
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1st - 6th
The Tempest - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)
This version of The Tempest is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged The Tempest is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. The Te
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
Twelfth Night - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare) - Poor Malvolio
This version of Twelfth Night is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged Twelfth Night is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. **
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick Unit Critical Thinking GATE Hands-on!
Students reluctant to read? They’ll read this one! These lessons will keep them interested and keep them thinking along the way … You’ll be free to pick and choose the best activities to suit your students, because in this collection, there is much, much more than you’ll ever need for one graphic novel unit.
Open Brian Selznick’s graphic novel Wonderstruck, and you will quickly see why readers of all ages are wonderstruck—captivated by the interplay of text and pictures, drawn into two storie
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4th - 7th
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The Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)
This version of The Comedy of Errors is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged The Comedy of Errors is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William S
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
Annotating Sonnets: COMPLETE Common Core Standards Unit for Middle & High School
Annotating Sonnets is a Common Core Standards Unit for all students grades 6-12, created to address close reading, annotating and then, WRITING ABOUT what one has found! This activity has long been practiced at the college level because it encourages nuanced and flexible thought, critical thinking and a holistic approach to tackling difficult text and hopefully all kinds of real-life issues once students move on after graduation. In preparation of this college practice, close reading and the pr
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6th - 12th
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English Language Arts Concept Capsules = Set 2: Conflict
Story conflict terms in a way every student can understand! Academic vocabulary made easy, effective, and fun!One teacher writes: Thanks for continuing to make the Concept Capsules!! I love them because I can create an awesome, easily accessible resource for students and parents in the Material section of Google Classroom, and I can include them individually, as needed, in a Google Slides presentation or an instructional video as we go along. This set includes: ★ 9 Concept Capsules in color and
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6th - 9th
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Independent Reading Choice Board Project
Independent Reading Choice Board Project - This year-long reading project gives children an opportunity to share their comprehension and understanding of the books they read independently both at school and at home. Students will be given a project menu with four levels ranging in difficulty from simple to complex: silver (1 pt), gold (2 pts), platinum (3 pts), and diamond (4 pts). Each assignment is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 after the child presents it in front of the class, and the total
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3rd - 6th
Phantom Tollbooth Hyperdoc Novel Study-Google Slides- Word Play and Analysis
Hyperdoc - digital learning in one Google slides document5 end of book project choices with success criteria includedThis is a novel hyperdoc for The Phantom Tollbooth which is designed to provide access for students to all content and learning in one organized digital space. This hyperdoc will guide students' thinking and learning with a focus on language and word play, as well as higher-level analysis and comprehension of the motifs and themes in this classic novel. The Google slides format ca
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4th - 8th
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STAX Independent Reading Program for Advanced and GATE
Need to differentiate for advanced readers?
Everyone seems to have one or two readers who are simply beyond the group. With the Novel STAX Independent Reading Program, you’ll be differentiating instruction today!
Why purchase independent reading guides for your advanced and GATE readers when they can create and share their own? With STAX, your independent study framework is already developed for Common Core Standards, critical thinking, and variety in learning styles. Teachers serve as g
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented for BUSY CLASSROOM TEACHERS Volume 2 - 400+ Pages
Number the Stars Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Q & A's for Google
No Prep Unit! View before, during or after each chapter for students to gain a deeper understanding the novel, Number the Stars.· A chapter-by-chapter, page-by-page Visual Novel Study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfully.· Historical, Cultural and Literary Focus· Targeted Vocabulary· Relevant Literary devices· Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter· Engaging Visuals encourage interaction with the text· Linked Index and Answer K
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5th - 8th
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That Was Then, This Is Now Thinking and Writing Prompts
That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton
That Was Then, This Is Now Thinking and Writing Prompts
This 17-page resource for teaching S.E. Hinton's compelling companion story to The Outsiders is a series of thinking and writing prompts based on the HIGHER-LEVEL THINKING SKILLS of Bloom's Taxonomy.
The first thirteen pages cover the novel chapter-by-chapter and offer a variety of pick-and-choose options. The remaining four pages are filled with whole-book activities.
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7th - 11th
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Plot Elements Choice Menu Pack for Differentiation and Extension {Common Core}
This pack contains everything you need to implement a choice menu successfully in your classroom, whether it's the first or the millionth time. Based on Bloom's Taxonomy, it will challenge your students and allow them to choose how they show their learning in a way that enhances not just keeps them busy.
*****Please download the preview for a birds-eye view of all the documents included in this pack.*****
In this Plot Elements Choice Menu Pack you will receive:
1 description of Common Core
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4th - 7th
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Old Yeller Thinking and Writing Prompts
Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
Old Yeller Thinking and Writing Prompts require students to interact with the novel through the higher level thinking skills of Bloom's Taxonomy. This file is seven pages of thirty-six fully-developed, ready-to-use prompts convering a variety of difficulty levels to accommodate the needs of individual students, including the gifted.
Vocabulary building is also a target skill in some of the activities.
Download the free preview page for a closer look.
Old Yeller
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5th - 7th
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