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A Separate Peace: Chapter 11 Reading and Study Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
To better comprehend the novel, A Separate Peace by John Knowles, learners define 3 vocabulary words, define 1 literary term, and respond to 10 short-answer questions. This resource refers only to Chapter 13 of the book. 
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American Life

For Students 6th - 12th
In this American Life activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 23 short answer, true/false, multiple choice, matching, crossword puzzle, and fill in the blank questions pertaining to American Life.
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Star Wars and the Hero's Journey

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Is Luke Skywalker the archetype of a literary hero? Follow the path of the Hero's Journey with an engaging lesson that details the plot structure, applies it to Star Wars: A New Hope, and invites class members to choose their own...
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Analyzing Story Elements

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Lesson ideas to teach students how to analyze story elements through visual representation.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Hobbit

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
From dragons to dwarves, from riddles to rings, the great adventure story of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien has captivated generations of readers of all ages. An educator's guide explores the novel's literary elements,...
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The Martian Chronicles: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
If you're planning on including Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles in your science fiction unit, use a concept analysis guide to frame your instruction. It covers literary elements such as setting, narrative voice, and theme, as...
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Building Fiction: Elements of a Short Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define and interpret the elements found in a short story. Then they identify the elements of plot found in a short story. Students also apply knowledge of plot to an original work of fiction. Finally, they identify the...
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Plot Summary for Story Elements

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify story elements utilizing a plot summary organizer. In this plot summary lesson, 9th graders discuss the elements of a good story and listen to the story of the three little pigs. Students complete a group plot...
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Plot Structure

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review the parts of a plot sequence for a short story. They think of a famous Disney movie and plot the events of the movie in the correct plot sequence. They do the same for a comic strip, labeling the exposition, rising...
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Scrambled Stories

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Character development, setting, and plot? Sounds like the makings of a good narrative story. Young authors read and analyze several narrative examples, and then they use what they know to pen an original composition. They work both in...
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Template #1 A Lesson Before Dying Journal Reflections/Personal Statements

For Students 9th
If you're working through A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines, you might be interested in this resource. Pupils fill this page out after reading each chapter in order to create a short summary and clarify plot points and...
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Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 6th - 12th
For this Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 15 short answer, multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank questions pertaining to Pirates of the Caribbean -...
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapters 22 & 23

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, young scholars respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapters 23 and 24 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapters and the novel.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapter 3

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 16 short answer questions covering chapter 3 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapter 26

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 18 short answer questions covering chapter 26 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapters 24 & 25

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, learners respond to 29 short answer questions covering chapters 24 and 25 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapters and the novel.
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Touching Spirit Bear: Chapters 27 & 28

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions covering chapters 27 and 28 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapters and the novel.
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Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 5

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Touching Spirit Bear comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions covering chapter 5 of Touching Spirit Bear in order to help them better understand the chapter and the novel.
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Lord of the Flies: Chapter 1 Reading and Study Guide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this comprehension check worksheet, students define 13 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 23 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 1 of The Lord of the Flies in order to help them better understand the...
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The First Part Last: Part 4

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this The First Part Last comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 34 short answer questions pertaining to part 4 of the Angela Johnson novel to better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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The First Part Last: Part One

For Teachers 6th - 12th
For this The First Part Last comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer questions pertaining to part 1 of the Angela Johnson novel to better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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The First Part Last: Part 3

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this The First Part Last comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions pertaining to part 3 of the Angela Johnson novel to better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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The First Part Last: Part 2

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this The First Part Last comprehension check worksheet, learners respond to 20 short answer questions pertaining to part 2 of the Angela Johnson novel to better understand the novel and the author's craft.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 17 short answer, multiple choice, matching, and fill in the blank questions pertaining to Pirates of the Caribbean:...