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Literature Graphic Organizers
Enhance literary analysis by providing graphic organizers that help students dissect texts. This collection includes character maps, theme trackers, and plot diagrams. By integrating these tools, you encourage students to explore literature more profoundly and develop analytical skills.
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Point of View
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
"Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Point of View" - A Dynamic Lesson Plan Tailored for educators, this resource focuses on teaching students about the fascinating interplay between language and storytelling. It is particularly useful for grades 5 through 8, fitting seamlessly within Language Arts curricula. The tool introduces learners to the intense world beneath mesmerizing tales—the Literary Devices . These include critical components like: Characterization Setting Plot Theme, and more... The value in this resource lies in its emphasis on identifying Point of View in literature via grade-specific activities utilizing graphic organizers. User-friendly Definitions and Practice Opportunities- Apart from providing simple definitions for key terminologies, it offers repeated practice opportunities to bolster understanding. Bloom's Taxonomy Model Adherence- The content adheres strictly to the Bloom's Taxonomy model ensuring high quality and educational validity making it usable in both public schools or homeschools alike. It could be used with whole class cohorts or smaller study groups; not forgetting homework assignments either. Tying narrations together with age-appropriate learning activities enable young scholars to understand storytelling better while appreciating creativity; they also build critical analysis skills tackling diverse literary forms encouraging exploration that growth-seeking academic minds desire. Thus whether you aim at arming young minds for expansive literary studies or just inspire a deep affection toward classic/modern Literature - 'Literary Devices: Using Organizers Identify Point of View' could be an indispensable addition to your teaching toolkit.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags PDF, Graphic Organizers For Literature, Literary Element Lesson Plans
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Theme
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Theme Target Audience: Educators in the field of Language Arts and Literature The " Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Theme " is a flexible and well-structured teaching resource. An extension of the comprehensive lesson plan titled "Literary Devices," this product promotes an investigative approach toward examining storytelling techniques. About this Resource: - This 24-page printable PDF helps demystify theme identification using graphic organizers. - It provides multiple opportunities for students from grades 5 to 8, encouraging them to practice and improve their story analysis skills. This resource delves into detailed understanding of reading beyond rudimentary levels. It covers: Characterization Setting Plot Theme Point-of-view alongside foreshadowing and flashback. Inclusive Features: The module includes explanatory definitions for significant terms, aiding both students' as well as teachers' understanding. Versatility & Adaptability Useful in diverse settings, it can be administered as part of whole group lectures or utilized during small study groups teachings. Also suitable for homeschooling environments. The guide's structure, optimized using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning structures ensures educational viability. This aids not only with teaching but with guiding students on how to employ these literary devices themselves while analyzing various literature types. User-friendliness: This guide is exceptionally user-friendly aimed at simplifying rather than complicating your task at hand—teaching! Credibility & Conformity Its alignment with Common Core State Standards underlines its credibility and assists educators across different systems without hampering content fluidity or structure integrity. Final Word: This guide is your next narrative journey partner, where meaning surfaces upon careful scrutiny. You can enable your learners rightly equipped with tools to decode and appreciate the 'building blocks' of compelling tales.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Plot, Theme, Point Of View, Literature, Graphic Organizers, Literary Graphic Organizer
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Plot
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Plot This is an invaluable educational resource designed for teachers and homeschooling parents alike. The material stimulates immersive learning through engaging content and targets students in Grades 5 to 8. Product Features: A comprehensive overview of vital literary devices such as characterization , setting , plot structure , theme development , and point of view . Necessary concepts like foreshadowing, flashback techniques, symbol usage, and irony are also included. The unique emphasis on using graphic organizers helps students recognize plot structures effortlessly. This approach improves visual processing skills while simultaneously developing critical thinking abilities. A user-friendly layout with easily comprehensible definitions coupled with multiple skill practice opportunities ensures a high degree of learning efficacy. The resource aligns impeccably with Bloom's Taxonomy learning objectives as well as Common Core State Standards demonstrating academic relevance - making it a preferred choice for any educator planning literature studies programs. Pack Includes: An easily printable PDF file consisting of 24 pages full of innovative lesson plans that will engage your students holistically in understanding the nuances of story structure. In short, this resource enables learners to analyze complex literary components confidently. Its utility extends beyond classroom teaching – encompassing group study sessions or individual homework assignments – labeling it a multifaceted pedagogical companion.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Graphic Organizers, Language Arts, Story Elements, Plot, Point Of View
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Setting
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Setting This all-encompassing educational tool focuses on the vital elements of literature such as setting, plot, theme, point of view, foreshadowing and flashback, symbolism and irony . It is not just about offering clear-cut definitions but also providing enough practice opportunities for students. Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Setting This chapter guides students in understanding how settings can define stories. By using graphic organizers – a form of visual learning -, students get better at storing information making it easier to decipher the significance of setting within a literary work. Suitability & Use This product caters follower wide range - whether executed in whole groups or small groups or given as homework. The aim here is ensuring that it adapts best according to your classroom requirements. Structured Learning: This resource aligns with Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning ensuring its educational pertinence and efficiency. Ready-to-use: Comprising 24 pages that are ready-to-print which are contained within a single PDF file allow for convenient usage without any extra provisions needed. Matching up with Grade 5 to Grade 8 grade levels’ Common Core State Standards - this tool ensures strict adherence towards meeting expectations related to Language Arts focusing specifically on Literature subdomain. Creative Narration & Interactive Activities: The blend of engaging narration styles accompanied by involving activities like interpretation symbols or identifying storylines using graphic organizers ensures student's deep understanding about storytelling fundamentals. When you wish for improving your student's literature assessment skills effectively while having fun during that process then Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers To Identify Setting * proves itself as an exceptionally profitable addition. Not only does it add to their knowledge but also creates an intrigue about language arts.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Language Arts, Literary, Literature, Graphic Organizers, Word Search
Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report
Social Studies, ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Activities, Projects, Lesson Plans, Assessments, Worksheets
The 34-page Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report is designed for grades 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th, but it can easily be modified for lower or higher grades. This book report is an excellent supplement to a unit on a particular historical period. Through reading historical fiction, students can gain a deeper appreciation for historical periods and how they relate to the present day. The goal of this lesson is to introduce students to the genre of historical fiction and to help them understand its importance and significance. By the end of the lesson, students should have a good understanding of what historical fiction is. Students will read a historical fiction novel, analyze its characters, plot, and author's craft, and present their findings to a small group. The book report includes a detailed lesson plan on the historical fiction genre, objectives and learning targets aligned to the Common Core standards, directions for the book report with handouts and worksheets for students, a student self-evaluation, and a grading sheet for teachers. Many students enjoy reading historical fiction, especially if they are learning about the period in their History/Social Studies class. If you do the genre study component of this resource, the book report offers a high-quality culminating project. In addition, if you teach a Language Arts/History Core or plan with a History/Social Studies partner-teacher, this is an excellent resource for both classes and provides students with a different way to engage with history. Historical fiction is an essential genre for students for a variety of reasons because it makes the study of history more engaging and interesting and it brings the past to life. Students gain a deeper appreciation for historical periods and how they relate to the present day, It also improves critical thinking skills by giving students opportunities tothink critically about the events and people from the past, analyze and interpret historical events, understand different perspectives,and it encourages empathy, tolerance, and respect because students learn to see history through the eyes of characters from different time periods and cultures Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report includes the following: 2 comprehensive and interactive lesson plans: Book Browse lesson plan Historical Fiction Genre lesson plan with common core standards, objectives, and learning targets easy-to-follow student directions Note taking Guide Note taking Guide Chart Spoke Diagram Plot Diagram Character Chart Sensory Description Chart Other Elements in Historical Fiction Chart Storyboard Presentation in Small Groups Directions Self-Evaluation of Historical Fiction Book Report Check-Off and Grading Sheet Other Resources You Might Be Interested In: Book Reports: Autobiography/Biography Genre Study Book Report and Speech Book into Movie Project: Compare and Contrast Book Report and Essay Book Jacket Book Report Character Analysis Essay, Gift for a Character Book Report, and Oral Presentation Historical Fiction Genre Study Book Report Historical Fiction Genre Study Literature Circle Project Poetry Book Report Mini-Reviews Book Report Mystery, Thriller, Horror, and Suspense Genre Study Book Report Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study Book Report Project Poetry Book Report Dystopian. Science Fiction, and Fantasy Genre Study Game Board Project Reading Units: Creating Independent Readers in your Middle School Classroom which is available as 1 unit or as individual resources Part 1: What We Do When We Read: Part 2: Reading Logs, Setting Goals, and Reflection Part 3: Summary Writing for Short Stories Part 4: Metacognitive Logs: Reading Response Bonus: How to Set Up An Amazing Classroom Library (without Spending Much Money): Google Slide Shows: Characterization: What It Is and How to Develop It Writing with Suspense If you have any questions, please email me at gruenwaldy1@gmail.com
Author Intentional Teaching and Learning
Tags Historical Fiction, Book Report, Research, Assessment, Story Elements, Analysis, History, Author's Craft, Critical Thinking, Self-evaluation
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Characterization
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Characterization Literary Devices: Using Graphic Organizers to Identify Characterization is a vital teaching resource, particularly useful for educators aiming to undertake an in-depth analysis of language used in storytelling. This content section emphasizes on applying graphic organizers to pinpoint character definition, forming part of the full lesson plan known as "Literary Devices". Crafted for students between grades 5 and 8 studying Language Arts and Literature, this product offers clear meanings of key narrative tools. It elucidates how characterization shapes stories by demystifying abstract ideas through structured literary systems. These detailed graphic organizers aids students in understanding the formation of characters in various works of literature. The resource provides ample practice opportunities about characterization. Every element included aligns perfectly with Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning , thus ensuring efficient achievement of educational goals. Components: The Literary Devices resource dissects other essential elements such as setting, plot, theme, point of view, foreshadowing and flashback symbolism apart from irony - all fundamental ingredients that create a compelling storyline. User-friendly recourse consists one PDF file that contains 24 ready-to-print pages chock-full with narration synced with age-appropriate learning activities offering multiple ways to incorporate them into your teaching schedule; either as whole group lessons or divided among small groups or as individual homework assignments. Aligned With Standards: In agreement with Common Core State Standards guidelines, this tool aims not just at fostering understanding among learners but also cultivating appreciation for building blocks underlying good literature work. By endowing deeper comprehension levels regarding characterization and other literary devices beyond simple text reading which would enable them extract more profound meaning and purpose from all genres of literature.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Language Arts, Graphic Organizers, Characterization, Writing Tasks, Crossword Puzzles
Three Little Pigs | Story Retelling | Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers
This resource is a Three Little Pigs Story Retelling Activity. Activities included: 1. Color and cut/paste events 2. Draw and write retell events 3. Two story retelling graphic organizers 4. One writing template 5. Mini story booklet
Author Good Human Project
Tags Storytelling, Retelling, Three Little Pigs, Graphic Organizers, Folk Tales
When Lightning Comes in a Jar Book Companion
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Science, Life Sciences, Insects, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Games, Worksheets
This picture book companion is a complete supplemental resource for the book When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco. It includes 28 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, making this resource ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities . Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will thoroughly enjoy the captivating activities, and you'll value the time saved from scouring for advanced resources to address challenging reading concepts. The offered activities are crafted to foster higher-order thinking, prompt students to present textual proof for their reasoning, and inspire them to share their personal insights and viewpoints. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students make predictions about the text. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Recalling Events in Chronological Order: Students will describe and illustrate four events in the story in chronological order. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Character Inside & Out: Students include details from the story to describe what the characters say, think, do, and feel. ◾ Character Feelings: Students describe how the characters' feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Development: Students select the character traits that best describe Trisha at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change: Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Summary: Students summarize the main character of the story. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students will draw a scene from the story and explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings, write about what happened there, & explain why it is important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three of Trisha's favorite things about her family reunion, 2 activities from the story they would like to try, and one word that describes Trisha's family reunion. ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story and put them in chronological order. Then, answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ Then & Now: Students will describe something the author, Patricia Polacco, did as a young girl at her family reunions, write about something she might do at her family reunions now that she is older, and draw illustrations to go with their writing. ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ My Special Memory: Students write about a special day or moment in their lives. ◾ Making Memories at the Family Reunion: Students recall the author's favorite childhood memories at the family reunion and draw illustrations with captions to describe each event. ◾ Families are Special: Students will brainstorm their family's traditions, things that make their family unique, and special things they do with their family. Then, they will compare and contrast their family with a classmate's family using a Venn diagram. ◾ Dear Patricia Polacco: Students write a letter to Patricia Polacco, the author and illustrator, sharing their reactions to the story, and asking her at least one question. ◾ Book Review: Students will color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. ◾ Family Traditions Survey: Students will answer questions about their own family traditions. This resource is for extension read-aloud activities only. The book is not included. ⭐️ You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Family, Second Grade, Memory Stories
Ballad Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for ballad poetry writing. There are a variety of posters that teach about ballad poetry. Students will explore features, famous ballad poets, how to write a ballad poem and so much more. They will use the graphic organizers to brainstorm ideas and then write a ballad poem. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Poetry Template, Language Arts, Graphic Organizer, Ballad Poetry, Poetry Unit, How To Write Ballad Poem, Write A Ballad, How To Write Ballad, How To Write A Ballad Poem, How To Make A Ballad Poem, Writing A Ballad, Ballad Poem Format, How Do You Write A Ballad, How To Write A Ballad Poem Format
Haiku Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for haiku poetry writing. There is a poster to teach about haiku poetry. Students will explore features of this poetry writing. They will then write haiku poems. There are many templates to choose from. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Graphic Organizers, Haiku, Poetry Writing, Posters, Writing Poems, Haiku Poster
Borreguita and the Coyote Reader Response Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
This picture book companion is the perfect resource to accompany the book Borreguita and the Coyote by Verna Aardema. It includes 35 print-and-go reading activities to choose from, making this resource ideal for customizing learning to your student's specific needs and academic abilities . Students will investigate characters, identify story elements, determine the theme, practice plotting story events, compare & contrast, make predictions, inferences, & connections, answer questions that require them to think beyond the text, and much more! Students will love the engaging and fun activities, and you will appreciate the time saved hunting for high-level resources to teach reading concepts that students frequently struggle with. The activities provided are designed to enable students to apply higher-level thinking skills, encourage them to provide text evidence to support their thinking, and challenge them to express their own thoughts and/or perspectives. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ ◾ Elements of a Trickster Tale Anchor Chart or Notes Handout: Color and B&W ◾ Making Predictions: Before reading the book, students will make predictions about the text. ◾ Elements of a Trickster Tale: Students fill in the chart with the details of the story that characterize it as a trickster tale. ◾ Trickster Tale Tidbits: Students will answer the questions with details from the story that proves it's a trickster tale. ◾ Story Elements: Students fill in the boxes with words & pictures to represent the story elements. ◾ Sequencing: Students will retell & illustrate the important parts of the story. ◾ Retell the Story: Students retell the beginning, middle, and end of story with text and illustrations. ◾ Recalling events in Chronological Order: Students describe and illustrate four major events in the story in chronological order. ◾ Summary: Students complete the Somebody, Wanted, Because, But, So graphic organizer and write a summary of the story. ◾ Story Event Sort: Students will describe a scene or event from the story that fits into each of the categories & explain how the event made them feel & how it relates to the category. ◾ Making Inferences: Students use clues & schema to make inferences while reading the story. ◾ Making Connections: Students make connections to an event from the story. ◾ Cause & Effect (simplified cut-and-paste): Students are given either the cause or effect and will cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect (cut-and-paste): Students cut & match up cause & effect cards, then paste them in the correct boxes (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Cause & Effect: Students fill in the causes and effects (ANSWER KEY included). ◾ Author's Message: Students describe four important events from the story in chronological order and answer the questions about the author's message. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Borreguita): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Inside & Out (Coyote): Students include details from the story to describe what the character says, thinks, does, and feels. ◾ Character Feelings (Borreguita): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Feelings (Coyote): Students describe how the character's feelings change throughout the story & give examples of the events that cause them to feel the way they do. ◾ Character Development (Borreguita): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Development (Coyote): Students select the character traits that best describe the character at different times throughout the story and provide examples from the book to support each character trait. ◾ Character Change (Borreguita): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Change (Coyote): Students will explain how the character changed from the beginning to the end of the story and describe the events that caused the change to happen. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Borreguita): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe the character. ◾ Character Acrostic Poem (Coyote): Students will write an acrostic poem to describe the character. ◾ Sketch a Scene From the Story: Students draw a scene from the story & explain why it's important to the plot. ◾ Setting Influences the Plot: Students will draw a scene from the story that takes place in one of the settings and write about what happened there and why it was important to the plot. ◾ Setting the Scene: Students identify three different settings in the story and explain how they know that the setting changed. ◾ Theme: Students answer the questions to determine which theme best fits the story and provide text evidence to support their choice. ◾ Thinking About the Text: Students will answer the questions about the story & include examples from the text to support their answers. ◾ 3-2-1: Students will list three tricks that Borreguita played on Coyote, 2 lessons that can be learned from the story, and one word that describes Borreguita. ◾ Word Search Puzzle: Students identify the words for the definitions below. Then, find the words hidden in the puzzle (ANSWER KEY INCLUDED). ◾ Wait... There's More!: Students will write about what happens next in the story. ◾ Book Review: Students color in the stars to rate how much they enjoyed the book and draw a new cover & their favorite character from the story. Then, they will explain why other kids should or should not read it. 💡Need ideas for different ways you can implement these activities? ◾ Focus on different reading skills each day for targeted instruction, and have students complete a corresponding printable to check for understanding. ◾ During centers, students can independently read the story again and complete an activity that reviews a previously taught concept. ◾ Work with students on a reading concept they struggle with during guided reading or strategy groups. ◾ Students work with a partner or in literature circles to complete additional reading activities. The book is not included in this resource. ⭐️ You may also like: ⭐ TEXT SET #1: "The Importance of Friendship" ◾ A Weekend With Wendell Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ First Come the Zebra Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ This is Our House Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Horace and Morris But Mostly Dolores Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Old Woman Who Named Things Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #3: "Finding Your Way in a New Place" ◾ Grandfather Counts Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ The Have a Good Day Cafe, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Roses for Gita Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Mango, Abuela, and Me, Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Home at Last Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA TEXT SET #7: "Exploring Narrative Nonfiction" ◾ Cactus Hotel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ A Log's Life Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Salmon Stream Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ◾ Think of an Eel Read Aloud Book Companion Activities for IRA ✨Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags IRA, Picture Book Activities, Read Aloud Lessons, Interactive Read Aloud Activities, Elementary Reading, Reading Comprehension, Fountas And Pinnell IRA, Second Grade, Trickster Tales, Borreguita And The Coyote
Limerick Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for limerick poetry writing. There is a poster to teach about limerick poetry. They will write a limerick poem with a variety of different templates to choose from. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Poetry, Graphic Organizers, Writing Poems, Limerick Poetry, Language Arts Unit, Limerick Poems Template
Sensory Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for sensory poetry writing. There are a variety of posters that teach about sensory poetry. Students will explore features, how to write a sensory poem and so much more. They will use the graphic organizers to brainstorm ideas and then write a sensory poem. There are many different templates to choose from. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Posters, Graphic Organizers, Five Senses, Sensory Poetry, Poetry Unit, Sensory Poem, How To Write A Sensory Poem
Concrete Shape Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for concrete shape poetry writing. There are a variety of posters that teach about concrete shape poetry. Students will explore features and so much more. They will use the graphic organizers to brainstorm ideas and then write a concrete shape poem. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Shapes, Poetry Writing, Poems, Posters, Graphic Organizers, Shape Poetry, Poetry Written In Shapes, Concrete Poems Powerpoint, Concrete Poetry Shapes, How To Write A Concrete Poems, Concrete Poetry Powerpoint, Christmas Concrete Poetry
Bio Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of templates for bio poem writing. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Bio Poems, Poetry Lesson, Poetry Writing, Graphic Organizers, Posters
Diamante Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for diamante poetry writing. There is a poster that teaches about diamante poetry. Students will explore features about diamante poems. They will use different templates to write a diamante poem. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Diamante Poetry, Poetry Writing, Posters, Graphic Organizers, Diamante Poems, Summer Diamante Poem, Diomante Poems, Diamante Poems About Music, Damante Poems, Diamante Poems About Sports, Poetry Diamonte
Quatrain Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for quatrain poetry writing. There are a variety of posters that teach about quatrain poetry. Students will explore features, how to write a quatrain poem and so much more. They will use the graphic organizers to brainstorm ideas and then write a quatrain poem. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Quatrain Poetry, Poetry Writing, Language Arts, Posters, Graphic Organizers, How To Write A Quatrain, Quatrain In Poetry, What Is Quatrain In Poetry, What Is A Quatrain In Poetry, How To Write A Quatrain Poem
Midsummer Night's Dream Mini-Essay Writing
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers
This resource is a Midsummer Night's Dream Mini-Essay Writing. In a THREE paragraph essay (introduction and two body paragraphs), students will discuss the idea of “blind love” as it relates to William Shakespeare’s, Midsummer Night’s Dream. In their analysis, students will use clear evidence from the play to support their claims. They will discuss connections to our society in their commentary and introduction.
Author Zrinka Smith
Tags Midsummer Night's Dream, Novel, Literature, Essay Writing, Graphic Organizer, Midsummer Nights Dream Essay, Mini Essay, A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay, Midsummer Night's Dream Essay
The Outsiders Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
Reading The Outsiders ? Looking for a way to engage your students? Our graphic organizers go perfectly with this timeless classic. Helping your students learn vocabulary, theme, plot, and symbols. This includes 5 graphic organizers and a rubric for easy grading
Author Educate and Create
Tags Novel Study, Graphic Organizers, The Outsiders, Outsiders, Reading
"Julius Caesar" Reader Response Packet
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Assessments, Activities
We all know how important it is to build literacy skills with our students! With that, we want to find great texts to expose our students to. Selecting texts that can be paired with strong materials is always a necessity for us. My store is complete with a wide variety of novel study products, picture book companions, and more for you to use with lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school students. The reader response questions are great for students to use while reading Shakespeare's, Julius Caesar. The questions guide students to pay attention to important events, and character actions, analyze other elements of the plot, and more! Questions are sectioned by Acts . Best for 6th - 8th grades. Please note that this product was created to use with the version adapted by Diana Stewart and published by Steck-Vaughn Company. The reader response questions are broken up into sections: Act I (5 short answer questions) Act II (3 short answer questions & 1 graphic organizer) Act III (5 short answer questions) Acts IV & V (5 short answer questions) I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out my storefront here for more book companions: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Novel Study Guide, Book Companion, Julius Caesar, Shakespeare, Reader Response, Venn Diagram, Compare And Contrast, Middle School, Literature, Quotations Worksheet Julius Caesar
Color Poetry Writing | Posters & Graphic Organizers
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 1, 2, 3, Graphic Organizers, Teacher Tools
This resource is a set of learning posters and graphic organizers for color poetry writing. There are a variety of posters that teach about color poetry. Students will explore features of color poems. They will have the chance to write a color poem for each color of the rainbow. This pairs well with your poetry unit in English class. You may also love to print these off and use in a center activity. This resource can be accessed through: PowerPoint Google slides PDF
Author Good Human Project
Tags Colors, Poetry, Writing Poems, Graphic Organizers, Posters
Romeo and Juliet 5-Part Structure
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers
This resource is a Romeo and Juliet 5-Part Structure. The first page will break down Acts 1-5 by structure and definition. On the next page, students will complete the chart as they read Romeo and Juliet, using the definitions of the 5-part structure. Answer key included.
Author Zrinka Smith
Tags Structure, Romeo And Juliet, Literature, Graphic Organizers, Climax
Reading Response Graphic Organizer: Help Your Students Choose Quotes from Literature
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Literature, Writing, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers
This graphic organizer worksheet will help guide your intermediate students through the process of drafting an interesting reading response . This is the first step to learning how to choose meaningful quotes from novels when writing longer essays in high school and university. It takes time to teach students how to actually do this, and this assignment breaks that process down step-by-step. It includes prompts to help your students think carefully about the following topics: Choose an interesting quote from the book they are currently reading. This could be a class novel or an independent reading book. Summarize plot and characters: They need to explain what has been happening in the story up to this point. What has lead to this quote? Make text-to-text and text-to-self connections: Students should choose a quote that is impactful to them personally. They should have some kind of connection to this quote. Share reactions: This prompts students to share their emotions when reading this part of the book. Form opinions: This is where students start to move towards the idea of a thesis statement. What do they think about this part of the book? Do they agree or disagree with the character's choices? Visualize the scene: Students draw an image of this part of the book. How to Use : This task works well for literature circles, class novel studies, or individual novel studies. After completing this reading response, students could be tasked with writing an organized paragraph to explain their quote and its significance. Having answered all of these prompts, they should have lots to say! Grades to Use With : This assignment is perfect for middle grades (4-8) who are starting to learn how make deeper and more complex responses to literature (beyond simple comprehension questions).
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Reading Response, Quotes, Reflection, Novel Study, Lit Circles, Comprehension, Reading, Writing, Connection, Opinion, Organizer Quotes, Literature Graphic Organizer
"Zane and the Hurricane" Novel Study Figurative Language Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Graphic Organizers, Activities, Assessments, Worksheets
Figurative language generates emotion, sets the tone and mood, and reflects subtle connotational nuances. These are crucial cues that assist readers in making inferences and comprehending the author's purpose. Students should be aware of this type of language. This figurative language study provides an abundance of figurative language examples from the novel Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick that students can analyze. ⭐️ This resource includes: ⭐️ Figurative Language Posters: Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Personification, Idiom (definition, why authors use it, examples, & non-examples) Figurative Language Practice Sheets: Students will identify figurative language in passages taken from the novel and determine the type, meaning, and author’s purpose for including the figurative language identified in each passage. This activity can be divided up by splitting the class into groups and having each group work on different pages for a section of chapters. It could also be divided up and assigned as a bell ringer, warm-up activity, or exit ticket. Includes a total of 20 pages and is broken into the following sections: Ch. 1–5, Ch. 6–10, Ch. 11–15, Ch. 16–20, Ch. 21–25, and Ch. 26–end (INCLUDES ANSWER KEY) . Finding Figurative Language Chart: As students read the novel, they fill out the chart with examples of figurative language they come across while reading. Students should provide the quote from the text, page numbers, type of figurative language used, meaning, and why the author included it. The figurative language chart is not specific to this particular novel and can be used with any text. ⭐ You may also like: ⭐ https://teachsimple.com/product/inside-out-and-back-again-vocabulary-study https://teachsimple.com/product/a-sweet-smell-of-roses-picture-book-read-aloud https://teachsimple.com/product/let-the-children-march-picture-book-read-aloud https://teachsimple.com/product/file-folder-game-honey-bee-vowel-teams Be sure to check out my storefront here: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/creatively-gifted
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Literature, Literature Circles, Zane And The Hurricane, Reader Response, Open-ended Questions, Homework, Figurative Language, Novel Study, Reading Comprehension, Literary Analysis, Figurative Language Study Guide