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Middle school literature resources for Microsoft Word and for parents
Running Out of Time by Haddix Battle of the Books Study Guide
Comprehension question and answers to prepare Battle of the Books members for their Battle of the Books competitions. Teachers could also use the questions and answers for a novel study or literature circles. Please open the document in desktop.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Read-A-Thon Informational Letter
This is a flyer I send home with students the week before the Read-A-Thon starts. I also attach it to the front of the Read-A-Thon packets, as it has all the important rules and dates regarding this fundraiser. You can change the title, dates, names, etc.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
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Read 180 Expectation Overview
Use this sheet at the beginning of the year to stress your expectations through out the read 180 rotations. Also, this can be used at anytime during the year to reinforce the expectations of the classroom.
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6th - 8th
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The Tell Tale Heart - Quiz
Quiz or Test Prep - great for assessment of pupils' understanding of the short storyGood for revision or review of storyA variety of challenging questions - in line with Bloom's TaxonomyMCQ, short answers and vocabulary questionsCovers almost all literary aspects - figurative language, symbolism, ironies, author's techniques, narrator's reliability, theme, plot eventsGreat for parents to assess their child's understandingFull answers included
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Family Technology Newsletter - Editable
Editable - Family technology newsletter that can be modified to suit your students and sent home to parents/guardians at any point in the year. The newsletter includes technology integrations, home support, and general education for parents/guardians.
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K - 8th
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For Novels - Fully Editable Letters to Parents - FREE - Send Home Before Reading
These fully editable letters can be used to inform parents that your class will be reading the following novels: Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan.The War With Grandpa by Robert Kimmel Smilth Wonder by R.J Palacio A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle(More letters for other novels will be added over time.)Because these letters are fully editable in a single Word file, you can change them however you like so they say exactly what you need to tell your parents about these novels.. These letters a
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Intro Welcome to Middle School ELA Vocabulary IEP ESL First Day!
This 2-page first day preparation packet is designed to ease students' transition into middle school, focusing on 6th graders. Enhance vocabulary, set clear expectations, and familiarize students with the new middle school environment.Mr. English Features: 6th Grade Vocabulary Preparation: 30 crucial vocabulary terms for classrooms, tests and the ELA exam. First Day Reflections and Expectations: Writing activity for incoming students. Collect an early writing sample from your new students! Wha
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Grades:
5th - 7th
The Ransom of Red Chief - Quiz
Standard Quiz on the story
Comprehensive and challenging questions but manageable for LA and Ma students.
MCQ and short-answer questions
Answers and marks given
Great for assessments
Great for parents to test their child's understanding of the story
Grades:
8th
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Also included in:Â The Ransom of Red Chief - 5-in-1 Bundle Resource
Romeo and Juliet Pre Reading - The Perfect Match
This is a pre-reading activity for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet intended to get students thinking about the idea of relationships and the influence that their parents do -- or should-- have on them. Students complete a survey about their "perfect match" and then give a similar survey to their parents to complete. Parents are instructed to seal the survey in an envelope and give it back to their child. The students then open their parents' answers in class. Once they read and compar
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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A Series of Unfortunate Events 9 Carnivorous Carnival
Dear Parent/Teacher, This Novel Study Guide was created to promote critical thinking skills with emphasis on learning academic vocabulary. Although originally the guide was designed with the intention to be used by the student independently, it can also be used as part of small group work or book club/group discussion.The Novel Study Guide is divided according to chapters. Although the reading component of completing the guide is not long, as chapters typically are 20-30 pages, the writing compo
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Student & Parent Data Tracker
Data Driven Instruction is key to moving students. This file is a way to help students see their progress throughout the year. The file also includes a sample letter to parent letter that can be filled in using a simple mail merge. In this file you will find: Student data tracker (focusing on NWEA MAP and Interim Exams) Data conversion and meaning for parents with grade level conversionA letter to parents informing them of their students progress. (really easy to edit and fill in from a spread
Grades:
2nd - 8th
40 Book Challenge Celebration invitations
If you use the 40 book challenge with your students, I have decided to create a 10, 20, 30, and 40 book achievement celebration memo and invitation. I use this to help keep my students motivated throughout the school year to continue reading to complete their 40 books!
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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Book in a Bag Letter
This letter is intended to be a communication between parent and teacher to create awareness about student's individual book bags. It can be printed on cardstock paper or laminated to stay in student's book bags.
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PreK - 6th
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The Outsiders Movie Parent Permission Slip
Use this paper to obtain parent permission for watching the movie The Outsiders. The permission slip gives rationales for showing the movie, how it connects to the curriculum, and where the parents can get more information on what their child will be watching. Our school requires this for any PG rated movie. Enjoy!
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Bilingual English and Spanish Book Contract
This is a great contract for book bags, and really helps to motivate parents and students to take care of and return books each week.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Weekly Students Reading Tracker
Weekly Reading Log for students. Students read nightly and record what they read, for how long, each week the students also respond about the book they are reading by choosing two prompts. I would give out the log on Mondays and collect the following Monday. Good way to keep students and parents accountable for reading at home.
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Grades:
K - 12th
Home Learning Independent Reading Questions
An excellent resource for at home Independent Reading during school closing! A collection of over 100 questions that can be used for any independent reading text! Questions are aligned to the ELA Common Core Standards. The questions are organized according to standard and are leveled into three tiers. Tier 1 consists of Remember & Understand questions. Tier 2 consists of Apply & Analyze questions. Tier 3 consists of Evaluate & Create questions.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Hound of the Baskervilles Essay Questions
This product contains four essay questions related to Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle. It also has the answer key.
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6th - 7th
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Classy Classics! Classic Reads for Gifted Middle Schoolers with Lexile Ratings
This product is for parents or teachers who have junior high or upper elementary children who are good readers, and who you would like to introduce to some great classic books. There are classic books that appeal to junior high readers and are appropriate for them, and many of these are in the public domain and are free to download. These books include titles like Little Women, The Call of the Wild, The Little Prince, The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, and many more.This product include
Grades:
4th - 8th
Junkyard Wonders: Biblically-Integrated Analysis and Learning Activities
This is a Biblically-integrated analysis teachers and parents can use in order to take an in-depth study into the book Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Polacco. Students will be challenged to think critically as they analyze the themes of the book and make real-world connections to life from a Biblical worldview with these learning activities.
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4th - 6th
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ANNOTATION ANNOTATING JOURNAL PAGE READING DEPTH COMPLEXITY LANGUAGE ARTS GIFTED
For elementary and middle school students learning annotation. These structured annotation sheets can be bound together into a journal to use while learning annotation instead of using lined paper notebooks. Also great for Summer reading assignments where annotation is required, but it will be 3 months until student has classroom instruction on annotation again. Best to be used with a Depth and Complexity sheet and Figurative Language examples bound into journal as well. Happy Annotating!
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Parent Letters for Pre-K-8th: A Guide to Authors and Units of Literary Study
This is a compilation of ten Parent Letters outlining, from Pre-K to 8th, authors showcased each month and, for grades 5-8, units of study. These are wonderful resources for Librarians, for Children’s Museums which offer story hours, and for English Language Arts Teachers. These make planning the year easier when month-by-month, or quarter-by-quarter, children’s authors to meet and greet and wonderful English and American Literature to read are at the ready for you to use for your specific cir
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Accelerated Reading (AR) Parent Letter
Word document to explain AR program and requirements. Can be edited to meet your own requirements.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Common Core Reading Questioning and Visualizing Unit
This unit covers every Common Core Reading Standard that addresses questioning and visualizing. When used in the classroom, students will understand questioning, main idea, summarizing, and visualizing.
The unit includes:
*Study guide- describes and shows all standards
*Mini-lesson cards- cards that address questioning and visualizing with small amounts of reading material.
*Reading cards- cards that teach all study guide skills and can be used with any reading material. (basal, passage, book, s
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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