Ninth graders analyze a work of literature about an author. In this biography analysis lesson plan, 9th graders research an author and work in groups to discuss the author with other students. Students research and discuss the authors...

Tenth graders complete characterization analysis for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this characterization lesson, 10th graders work in learning tiers to analyze the characters and plot in the play. Students work under, at,...

Eighth graders analyze the points of view and complete a literary analysis for The Cayby Theodore Taylor. In this literary analysis lesson plan, 8th graders read the novel and retell the story from Timothy's point of view, the cat's...

In this literature response learning exercise, learners complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz about the book Paws, Claws, Hands and Feet.

Students research philanthropy in three genres: a play, a fable, and a parable. Students read an Aesop fable and answer questions in groups. Students complete steps in two worksheets from 'The Good San Franciscan' and 'Someone Should.'...

In this literature worksheet, students learn the names of the days of the week and respond to the book One Monday Morning. Students complete an activity at home in which they re-read the book, then cut and paste the events of the story...

For this reading response worksheet, students create a word of art depicting a scene in Lois Lowry's novel Number the Stars. Students use lead pencils or charcoal to make a picture in black and white because color photography was not...

In this holiday literature word search, students find 15 words in a detailed train-shaped puzzle. The words pertain to the classic book, the Polar Express.

In this literature response activity, students choose a Dr. Seuss book to report on. Students discuss the setting, plot, characters, and then summarize the book.

In this book report worksheet, students use blank boxes with titles to write about a book they have read. They will report about setting, characters, main events, conflicts, and conclusion. The boxes are unlined.

In this book response crossword, students solve 8 clues and place their answers in the crossword. There is no word bank, but all words pertain to the book,Viking Ships at Sunrise.

In this lion shaped word search worksheet, students find and mark 15 words in a puzzle. The words pertain to the book Lions at Lunchtime.

For this literature based word search, students find and mark 15 words in the word search. The words pertain to the book, Revolutionary War on Wednesday.

Young scholars comprehend and interpret a read-aloud text and participate in literature response groups. Students make personal connections to a story by writing and telling about a time they experienced a similar situation or emotion as...

Learners answer an open-ended question about an issue that could have multiple perspectives. Pupils take positions, then identify reasons to support their positions. Then they evaluate the reasons and draw their own conclusions.

Young scholars make a story map to analyze the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution in the story Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Pupils demonstrate comprehension of the read-aloud chapter book Mr. Popper's Penguins by writing in their journals. The teacher asks open-ended questions to get the young scholars started in their journal writing.

Learners follow these lesson plans as they read "Dracula." students read, answer questions and write literature responses throughout the of the book.

In this tiger shaped word search worksheet, learners find 12 words and mark them in the puzzle. All pertain to the book Tigers at Twilight.

In this word scramble activity, students decipher 12 words. All are from the book Viking Ships at Sunrise. There is no word bank.

In this vocabulary unscramble activity, students unscramble 24 words. These are related to the photographer Wilson Bentley. There is no word bank.

Seventh graders read the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. They consult Media Center and online sources as they conduct research needed to write an essay that answers the question, "Is Great Expectations a classic, or just a...

Fourth graders respond to six sayings that are introduced in this lesson. They brainstorm, justify, explain, describe, create and relate as they respond.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides graphic organizers including a book critique form, response journals, adding an ending, and book log.