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Gangs and Clicks... Are They One In the Same?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compare gangs and cliques. In this comparison lesson, students prepare to read the book, The Outsiders, by making a Venn diagram comparing gangs and cliques. They brainstorm ideas about the two groups which they add to the...
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Honey Bee Language Arts And Literature

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars see how nature and honey bees are presented in literature. They find and read poetry that include references to bees. Have them write their own poetry or Haiku.
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American Literature and the Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes fourteen lessons from the American Literature, The Civil War and Its Aftermath: 1845-1880 series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading...
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World Literature From Africa

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes twenty-four lessons from the World Literature series, each covering a different reading selection from Africa. Pre-reading and response activities are...
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 27)

For Students 7th - 8th
If you are looking for a way to challenge learners who have read Letter 27 of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, the follow worksheets will do the trick. The worksheets cover vocabulary and reading comprehension for Letter 27.
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Developing Skills for the KS2 English SAT: Literature

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners consider the literary techniques of characterization and dialogue. In this story making and comprehension lesson, students examine characterization, dialogue, and comprehension.
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Study Guide for Saki's "The Interlopers"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
For this comprehension check worksheet, students define 6 vocabulary words, define 9 literary terms, respond to 8 short answer questions, and complete a graphic organizer pertaining to "The Interlopers" by Saki in order to help them...
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Study Guide: The Interlopers

For Students 7th - 10th
In this study guide activity, students define vocabulary and literary terms used in "The Interlopers". Students answer comprehension questions based on the reading and fill in a chart with characters and their traits.
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Study Guide: The Necklace

For Students 7th - 9th
For this study guide for "The Necklace", students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the story. Students examine the characters and answer comprehension questions.
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Study Guide: The Most Dangerous Game

For Students 7th - 9th
For this study guide for "The Most Dangerous Game" learners define vocabulary and literary terms found in the reading. Students also answer reading comprehension questions.
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After Hamelin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the story The Pied Piper.  In this reading comprehension lesson plan, young scholars participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance and further their understanding of the story.  Middle schoolers...
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Voices from the Holocaust: A Message of Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a sense of historical empathy as they discuss The Holocaust and roll play activities designed to highlight prejudice in today's society.  In this Holocaust history and The Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students...
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Common Theme in Folktale: 900 Versions of Cinderella

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine various stories that have a Cinderella theme.  In this Language Arts lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast stories.  Students write various journal assignments in regards to the stories. 
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Introduction to E-Discussion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Here's an interesting way to incorporate technology into your classroom. Have your young readers conduct an e-discussion of a story they are currently reading. Learners can post and/or respond to the comments of others reading the same...
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The Scarlet Letter

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The Scarlet Letter is a treasure trove of topics awaiting exploration by readers of Nathaniel Hawthorne's romantic opus. Whether looking for imagery (light/dark, mirror, scarlet letters), symbols (static or evolving), ironies, etc.,...
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Freak the Mighty - Rodman Philbrick

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and examine the novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. A variety of assignments involving this novel is offered for the students to complete with higher order thinking skills.
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Nonfiction Lessons That Motivate

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Incorporating nonfiction lessons into literature instruction can be interesting and engaging for all students.
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Giving Beyond Measure-The Diary of Anne Frank

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and analyze the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" based on the book of the same name. They identify philanthropic concepts and values in the play and discuss the ways in which specific characters actions affect the events....
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Book Report Alternative

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students create a video book report. In this literature lesson, students read a book independently and fill out a graphic organizer. Students use a digital camera to record their book review.
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Collaborative Book Club Groups

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in book club forums where they write descriptive, evaluation, analysis, synthesis, or inference essays. They take on the role of a character in their bok and publish a web page.
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Comparative Folktales

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Mongolian and Native American folktales and compare the two types. They discuss the importance of storytelling in nomadic cultures and read a story in small groups. Following the story, they answer questions and...
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Blubber: Discussion Guide

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students read Blubber by Judy Blume. In this Blubber discussion lesson, students answer pre-, during, and post- reading of the novel to assist them with comprehension. Themes addressed are problem solving, perspectives, leadership, and...
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Animal Farm Chapter Questions

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Animal Farm comprehension questions worksheet, students review chapter 1 of the Orwell novel as they respond to 15 short answer questions.
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Simulation: Norse Scratchings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars discover the meaning of a Norse runic message as they study a Vikings unit. In this Norse alphabet activity, students decode a runic message as a part of a study about Vikings. Young scholars earn the letters to decode the...

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