These 7 fresh ideas for creative projects that students will want to complete are perfect for the end of any novel or unit.
Have your students create a collaborative poster and learn about William Shakespeare in a fun and engaging way! Your students will create an author biography by researching Shakespeare and establishing his profile on a poster. Students will learn about Shakespeare and his body of work as an influential author. Additionally, they will learn the importance of collaboration and effective communication. This project is perfect for National Poetry Month. Project Steps: 1) To construct the author study poster, your students will work in groups to conduct research on Shakespeare. 2) Students will then transfer their findings to boxes on the poster. 3) Next, they will work together to color or paint the pieces of the poster. 4) Lastly, students will tape together the final product. The poster is made up of six pieces of paper, which can be printed on regular copy paper or card stock. Once taped together, the final product will be 28" x 15" and can last a lifetime if you laminate it! This resource includes the following: Step by Step Student Directions (PDF & editable word document) Author Study Project Rubric (PDF & editable word document) Author Study Graphic Organizer for Students (PDF & editable word document) 6 Blank Coloring Pages that come together as one beautiful poster (PDFs) William Shakespeare Author Study Answer Key Example of Final Project: Completed Text & Fully Colored Body Check out more from my LITERARY LEGENDS Collection: Edgar Allan Poe Emily Dickinson Langston Hughes George Orwell Harper Lee Robert Frost Walt Whitman Ralph Waldo Emerson Mark Twain F. Scott Fitzgerald Agatha Christie Ray Bradbury Frederick Douglass Elie Wiesel You May Also Like! The Shakespearean Sonnet — Sonnet 138
Fall in love with teaching your Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study with this comprehensive, standards-aligned unit, guaranteed to help you review and incorporate a variety of literary skills.
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Teaching literary nonfiction through Anne Frank: Diary of Young Girl will be rigorous, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. This Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth grade middle school learners in a thought-provoking Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this nonfiction diary. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading non-fiction and main writing standard. These units were designed because I didn't want to just “hit” the standards. I wanted to dig deep into every single standard multiple times throughout the year. The backbone of these units is The Socratic Seminar, which pushes students to have discussions with their peers, about the novels (by using the guiding and interpretive questions provided) while using text-based evidence and critical thinking. Here's what you'll get: Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl 20 Lesson Reading Unit Teacher answer keys and vocabulary for all lessons. 6+ Nonfiction Mini-Anchor Charts or Student Reference Pages 10+ Reading Response Graphic Organizers Anne Frank: The Whole Story documentary guide and teacher answer keys 40+ page Implementation Teachers Guide: Socratic Seminar, Tips and Tricks, Pacing, Student Examples, FAQs, scripted lesson examples, etc. PowerPoint, JPEG, and PDF Display slides for all Guiding and Interpretive Questions Digital Student Reading Response Notebooks Editable PowerPoint Reading Response Rubrics: Differentiated by grade level. Editable PowerPoint Literary Nonfiction Reading Response Rubrics: Differentiated by grade level. Small group and individual conference teacher forms Students' thinking and discussions build a strong foundation of understanding for their reading responses (which will blow you away because of how much they grow throughout the year). This unit teaches your students about every single sixth, seventh, and eighth grade CCSS nonfiction standard in an engaging and though-provoking unit and all the work is done for you. I still do guided reading, book clubs, literature circles, and Daily 5 in my classroom, so I know this can work with any type of reading program that you already have in place. In this unit, your students will get tons of support and conversations from their peers, will be exposed to literature and vocabulary at or above their grade level, and become part of a reading community. Yet it still gives you the flexibility to work with groups of students at their particular reading levels. Prep is quick and easy... Just review the guiding questions, print or display any reference materials, and you're ready for an engaging and results producing class period! There is no fluff and no busy work in my reading units. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amy S. says, "OBSESSED!!!! I am teaching summer school and I'm normally a math teacher but I am also teaching them ELA. I found this and I honestly wish I taught ELA so I could buy the rest of the novel studies and do them! This is the way you should teach ELA. Easily able to teach all standards through reading notebook, vocabulary, discussion. Lesson plans are soooo thorough. I highly suggest all upper elementary ELA teachers look into your resources!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah V. says, "I really appreciate how this unit is organized and how thought provoking it has been. We are only a few days in and the students are loving the socratic seminar setup and I, being a newbie with this type of discussion setup, am enjoying all of the instructions and lack of busywork for students to just get done. I'll be purchasing more for the novels that I teach! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Krista L. says, "Students are thrilled to be talking about the book instead of doing a ton of comprehension questions. My students’ writing improved because they are hyper focused on answering the discussion question and are actually using textual evidence to answer, because instead of 5-10 questions, they have one. The vocabulary and extra comprehension questions are very useful as well. ___________________________________ You may also like… → Nonfiction Interactive Notebook Unit for Nonfiction Analysis Unit → The Finest Hours Literary Nonfiction Novel Study → Brown Girl Dreaming Nonfiction Novel Study → Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Nonfiction Novel Study → Chasing Lincoln's Killer Nonfiction Novel Study ___________________________________ Copyright © Martina Cahill-The Hungry Teacher Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Don't let your literature anthology dictate the short stories you read with your middle school and high school students. There are so many wonderful short stories out there, many of which can be used to teach a variety of literary elements and paired with other texts. Read on for 13 of my favorites, which literary terms and skills they lend themselves to teaching, plus suggested text pairings and activities.
Need Wonder activities for your classroom or home school Wonder teaching resources? We have Wonder lesson plans, Wonder worksheets, and more ideas for book projects, kindness activities for middle school, and diversity lessons to make a great study unit for students using both the novel by RJ Palacio and teaching with movies (including the popular precepts project!).
10 reasons to teach Wonder the book by R.J. Palacio to your students. It's an amazing story you'll love! Plus Wonder Book Quotes to live...
Ivan Turgenev's Fathers and Sons Infographic to help you understand everything about the book. Visually learn all about the characters, themes, and Ivan Turgenev.
If you’re getting ready to teach an Esperanza Rising novel study, be sure to check out these Esperanza Rising activities for an unforgettable experience. They are sure to provide an engaging experience from start to finish!
Help the learning process with these simple strategies for making studennt thinking visible. Perfect for middle and high school English classes.
Like so many '90s kids, I grew up watching The Simpsons. Everyday, like clockwork, my brother and I would get home from swim practice, eat dinner, and watch the reruns on FOX (followed by an episode of Seinfeld, of course). Almost as instantaneously…
Use this project to conclude the study of any text. I have had students do this assignment for short stories, but it could be used with literally ANY text! If you would like to make changes to the rubric or assignment, you can edit your copy of this resource! This resource includes: 1. A teacher's guide 2. Directions 3. Student Examples 4. A rubric If you are looking for a project for non-fiction texts, check out my other resource by following the link below! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Non-Fiction-One-Pager-Assignment-Informational-Reading-and-Writing-Editable-4228707
Kick off your reading of FRINDLE with this free sample. These printables are EDUCATIONAL and FUN - a winning combination for any student and teacher! Our novel study printables: assess the students' comprehension of the chapter reinforce important literary elements address essential reading strategies engage the students in a study of the author’s craft include higher order thinking questions and tasks For the entire resource, click here: Frindle Novel Study
Ready-to-print final exam for the critically-acclaimed novel by Jerry Spinelli, Stargirl. Using our Stargirl Study Guide to teach this novel will prepare students to write critically about the deeper questions posed within the novel. Included with this resource: - Stargirl Final Exam (Matching, Multiple Choice, Literary Element Multiple Choice & Short Response) - Answer Key
An entire unit plan for teaching Animal Farm. Includes pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading lessons and activities. A variety of handouts, study guides, vocabulary lessons, Word Walls, and Power Points. Includes a literary analysis, propaganda study, extensive allegory activity, satire less...
This is an extremely thorough unit of Jack Schaefer's classic 1949 novel. Shane: A Complete Unit includes the following: * Unit Exam * 50+ Chapter Study Guide Questions * Literary Analysis Tools and Assessment (included in the Unit Exam) * Character Web Activity * Link to the free online audiobook. In short, this Unit contains everything that you need to teach this novel, which is arguably one of the greatest western novels for young readers that has ever been written. Shane can be read by elementary school students with significant assistance, with less or no assistance needed for middle to high school students. This book could also be used in a collegiate setting in a Literature class. Having the resources of this Complete Unit at the Instructor's fingertips brings tremendous flexibility in teaching this classic novel in variety of unique and creative ways. Shane can be used both in an English/Literature class as well as an American History class. Author Jack Schaefer elegantly transports his readers back to the 1890s, and the Old Wild West. With a rich narrative and highly engaging plot, the novel weaves the past into the present in a highly enjoyable manner. Students will see the Old West in a new light with this novel, and this Complete Unit will greatly help you as the Instructor monitor and measure your students' comprehension of this wonderful piece of classic literature.
"We started reading the book and got to Chapter 9 before this resource became available. I pulled up the slide show as we read Ch. 9 and my students became much more engaged and started asking more in-depth questions. It was fantastic!" Catherine P., Texas We call this 210-slide Novel Study a "Vis...
Teach characterization using short films to engage students and aid in analysis skills. Pixar films, commercials, and cartoons create a fun lesson.
When teaching literature in the middle school ELA or high school English classroom, one element students struggle with is the theme. Students struggle with
The activities included in this resource are meant to practice a number of literary skills including comprehension, inferring, character development, connecting, vocabulary, and creativity, among others. For each chapter this novel study includes: • Comprehension Questions • Two “Beyond the Text” Questions • Vocabulary Study • Vocabulary Activity • Chapter Activity Answer keys are included. There are also five suggestions provided to use as possible culminating activities for the unit. Have fun exploring this fantastic novel! Copyright ©Jenn Denton. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission of licence. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Use this outline to help your students plan out their Literary Analysis Essay. Students will pick a social problem and then relate it to the novel they've read. ...
I feel that it is essential for every English literature student–whether that be honors, regular, or support level– to have the ability to read a single text through a different critical lens. This skill teaches students how to have an open mindset and view the world through someone else’s perspective–which is one of the fundamental purposes ... Read More about Creative Ways to Teach Critical Lenses
Literature was one of my favorite classes throughout school. I loved reading books and being transported to a different time and place. One that was free of the trials or difficulties I was facing at
By The Daring English Teacher When teaching a novel, I love to mix things up and throw in a fun, creative, or collaborative activity that engages students as they analyze and interpret the novel’s theme, characters, symbols, or conflict. This allows me to enhance my students’ understanding of the novel, and it gives them a break from the day-to-day routine of reading and reviewing that often accompanies novel studies. Providing students with fun and engaging, yet still rigorous, activities enhances their understanding and fosters a love of reading. Here are three fun activities that you can easily incorporate into any novel study. This is one of my favorite, go-to collaborative activities. Collaborative posters are a great way to review key concepts, analyze symbols and motifs, and brainstorm for essays, and they require little planning. Before class starts, write one character, symbol, setting, motif, or element from the novel in pencil in the corner of each paper. When class begins, have students form groups of 2-4 students, and provide each group with one of the pieces of paper. Then, instruct your students to record the item, information, and quotes from the book on the poster. For this assignment, you can focus on the author’s use of symbols within the novel. You will select a variety of symbols in the novel and assign the symbols to different groups. It is okay if multiple groups are assigned the same symbol. Instruct each group to title their poster with the symbol, write as many details about the symbol as they can think about (this includes what it stands for), and record up to two different quotes illustrating how the author uses the symbol in the novel. I recently did this activity with my Romeo and Juliet unit, and it was a hit. The students were prepared for their essays, and they developed a deeper understanding for the play. Once students are done with the posters, display them throughout the classroom and have the students complete a gallery walk recording the information. This activity is great because it requires students to analyze their assigned topic, while at the same time reinforcing the importance of collaborative work. Even better, this activity gets students up and moving! As an alternative to making posters, this assignment also works very well with post-it notes. Simply provide your student groups with multiple post-it notes, and have the groups write information on the post-its. Then, have students post the notes on the board for the gallery walk. This option is especially beneficial when you want to have a gallery walk, but do not have the time for making posters in the classroom. You can also read about collaborative brainstorming ideas in this blog post. A fun and creative character analysis project you can complete in your classroom is a mock job fair in your classroom. To prepare for this activity, students either select or are assigned a character from the novel. They assume the role of this character and create a resume for this character listing strengths, accomplishments, and skills. To prepare for this activity, I usually teach students about resume writing, provide them with a list of power verbs, and give them a resume template. After students create their resumes, I host a mock job fair in my classroom for one day. During the mock job fair students are assigned to one of two groups, and the groups rotate between interviewer and interviewee. The students assigned to the interview role are given a set of interview questions to ask their candidate. As the candidate responds, the interviewer records the responses. After the interview is over, the students switch roles. This is one of my favorite activities for my Of Mice and Men unit because the students get to explore the characters on a deeper level. Once the activity is over, students write a brief argument piece about whether they would hire that character for the job. After I read an essential chapter with my students, I like to take a day or two to reflect on the reading, analyze what happened, and make sure that my students understand the importance of what they just read, and a creative comic strip assignment is ideal for this. One of the best times to assign this activity is right after a major conflict or at the peak of the story so that students can really analyze the novel's conflict. I like doing this activity with my students when we read Fahrenheit 451 because it helps them understand the conflict more. When assigning a comic strip assignment, make sure students focus on more than just drawing pictures by requiring them to include quotes from the novel as their dialogue. In addition to quotes, students should also write narration, cite their quotes in MLA format, and dedicate an entire box to the novel’s conflict. You can download this FREE, EXCLUSIVE resource to use in your classroom with your next novel study! For more fun, yet rigorous, activities that you can use with any novel study, check out my Novel Unit. This resource is 99 pages and is filled so many activities that you can use them throughout the year for multiple novel studies. From introductory activities to use before reading, to differentiated writing prompts with built-in scaffolding to use as you read, to post-reading cumulative assignments, and everything in between, this novel unit is my go-to resource when I'm in a pinch and need an activity. Click HERE to check out this resource. Here are some additional resources to help you teach the novel! The SuperHERO Teacher - Workbook for Any Novel Unit Study Grades 7-12 Addie Williams - Novel Study Package - Use with ANY NOVEL Presto Plans - Assignments for Any Novel or Short Story Secondary Sara - Chapter Study Guides: Student-Made Activity for ANY Novel
Welcome back to my new series of posts highlighting some of my very favorite, favorite books and the supplementary games, songs, and activities you could use with them. This could be useful for library programs, home schooling, or (of course) to just have fun with your kids! The first book I did was What This Story Needs is a Pig in a Wig, and now I'll share ideas for... I adore Ryan T. Higgins' book, Mother Bruce. You can see my original review back here. Basically, I love it because of the humor. So. Funny. But really, it's also the illustrations, the great story, and the ever lovable grumpy bear named Bruce. Also of note, the sequel, Hotel Bruce just came out this week! And I'm doing a giveaway for the book, so head on over to this post if you want a chance to win. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Here are some activities that will appeal to the books target audience, kids aged 3 - 7 or there's about. 1. Hibernation craft—What does "hibernate" mean? Bruce would much prefer to sleep. Do some research as to why, and try out this adorable hibernation craft (from Courtney Ward's Lesson Plans). 2. Act like the grumpiest of grumpy bears—stomp, growl, roar--what do grumpy bears do? Doubly fun if you can whip up an easy costume to go with it. Some quick bear ears to stick on your head or claws between your fingers could do the trick! 3. Make a list comparing things you don't like with things you do like—Bruce doesn't like a lot of things, but at least he likes food! What sorts of things make you happy? What things make you sad? 4. Cook (and eat!) eggs in your preferred way—scrambled? Hard-boiled? Or maybe, if you're feeling adventurous, you could try something totally new, like Eggs Benedict. 5. Go online to find a new recipe—Bruce prefers to use his computer to find new recipes. Try searching the Internet for new recipe ideas based on certain ingredients that you love. Or just search for a new dessert, because everybody loves dessert. 6. Go grocery shopping and/or to a you-pick farm—How do you get the food you need compared to Bruce? yes, these last few activities could all be done in relation together. 7. How do you fly?—Bruce tries to get the geese to fly in a variety of methods. Try your hand at making some flying machines with paper airplanes. Here are a bunch of folding techniques. 8. Pretend you're at the beach—Bruce gets to go to Miami for the winter. What sorts of things would you do if you got to go to the beach? Lay out your towel in the backyard and have some fun with sand and water. 9. If you had to migrate every year, where would you go?—pick your favorite place in the world and make travel plans. 10. Do some research on geese and try birdwatching—why exactly DO geese fly south for the winter? And do geese actually have a rebellious teenager phase? Perhaps you may be able to go birdwatching after doing your research. 11. Sing "We're Going on a Bear Hunt"—see the YouTube video for lyrics here. Get into it by doing all the actions. Try it out in your backyard or at the park for extra fun. 12. Who is Mother Goose?—read some mother goose rhymes together. If you need a place to start, here is the book that I grew up with: The Real Mother Goose. Bonus points if you can make up your own nursery rhyme afterwards! 13. Family portrait—Bear's family is not what you would expect, but still family! Draw his family portrait, and then one of your own. If you're really fancy, you could even make your portrait out of pumpkins, like this guy did (Mr. Swanson, you are awesome!). 14. Taking care of Baby—have a baby doll? Pretend to be mom or dad and practice the things you need to do to take care of it. Have you fed it? Played? Rocked it to sleep? 15. Read the sequel—See what happens when Bruce comes back from his southerly migration, in Hotel Bruce. ......... Whether you do one or all, I hope you have a lot of fun with these ideas to supplement Mother Bruce!
Murder, madness and suicide will hold the interest of your teenager as he studies Hamlet, a tragedy set in the Kingdom of Denmark.
This is a book report I put together based on the Bloom's Ball project, which is a 12 sided polygon. Students are given a wide range of books to choose from - we use Nutmeg books for this project in CT. Attachments include: *A Pacing Schedule *Projects differentiated into 3 Levels (3 being the highest) *Handouts in the following areas: Theme, Character Traits, Literary Elements Glossary (from Scope) *Alternative Projects for fast finishers NOTE 1: This can also be a 'Multi-book Ball' for fast readers. Students doing this would just need to include a title on each of the 12 circles. NOTE 2: Opportunities to 'turn and talk' about a specific literary element, to share what's happening in their books, and to show off finished circles should be built into the daily schedule. NOTE 3: This can be modified to fit any grade level
This Literary Analysis Collaborative Poster Activity will have your students working together on analyzing a text. Are you working on short stories or a novel study with your students? Would you like your students to look deeper into the novel, chapter, short story, myth or fable? This is just the resource for you! This worksheet and collaborative poster give your students an opportunity to work together. Each of your students can work on a piece of the collaborative poster-protagonist and antagonist, conflicts, memorable moments & quotes, themes, and plot structure. This can work for ANY piece of LITERATURE! In addition, have your students collaboratively create a cover for the novel, chapter, short story, myth, or fable! In this product, you will receive: *Ideas for the Collaborative Poster *Plot Structure & Elements Glossary *Literature Analysis Worksheet-8 ½ x 11 version of a larger poster *Assembly Poster & Printing Directions *Collaborative Posters Pieces for 16.5” x 21.5” Poster -------------------------------------------------------- ☆How would you like 5 English Language Arts & Classroom Resources for ABSOLUTELY FREE?☆ ⭐Grab these ABSOLUTELY FREE PRODUCTS RIGHT HERE: FREE PRODUCTS ⭐ -------------------------------------------------------- ❤️Become a Follower for the Latest Products & Freebies❤️ ⭐ Click HERE to become a follower of my store. You will then receive customized email updates, discounts and updates about my store. Terms of Use Purchasing my teaching resources allows you to: ⭐ make copies for your own classes only. ⭐ place this file on your own password-protected class page or server (Blackboard, Google Drive, etc) ⭐ AS LONG AS no other teacher has access to that class webpage. This resource is for you, the purchaser, alone. By purchasing my teaching resource, you ARE NOT ALLOWED TO: ⭐ make copies for other teachers or their classes. ⭐ distribute this digital resource to other teachers. ⭐ post this resource on any webpage or server that is available for public view, for other teachers. ⭐Publish or teach on OutSchool If you and a team of teachers would like to use this resource together, please purchase additional licenses on the resource purchase page. Failure to comply with these terms of use is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Did you know you receive credits for leaving feedback on items you purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers? That’s right! Leave feedback on this product, and you will receive credits for your next purchase. I would greatly appreciate it if you contact me first if you have an issue with the product before leaving feedback. I will be more than happy to accommodate you! Just email me at [email protected]. FOLLOW ME! INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK PINTEREST BLOG
Use these great ideas as a project after reading novels. "These ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books."
Can you tell we are tackling Beowulf next week? I am amazed at the number of quality resources available for free! This list includes research pages, writing assignments, history lessons, and literature guides. Updated 08/12/22 Beowulf Resources Beowulf: Still a Hero An Introduction to Beowulf The Beauty of Anglo-Saxon Poetry: A Prelude to Beowulf [...]
Teaching with short films for ELA is a great way to strengthen reading skills and increase students’ literary analysis.
As I sit writing this post, thinking of information I have obtained the last two days during Professional Development workshops, I want to offer words of encouragement as we begin the next semester: We CAN teach our students how to be intelligent... we just have to discover what TYPE of intelligences they have. If you have found that your students express their intelligences through writing, I hope you take a look at the above table. This is an easy-to-read formula of the popular Jane Schaffer Writing Method. I use her method with all of my students, which include English students from 6th grade to 12th grade. Using this worksheet as a guide will help your students organize their writing so that their language is clear and concise; and hopefully, their writing intelligences with shine throughout the year. Yours Truly, Katie
This project is sure to be a hit with your social media-loving students! They can create a Facebook profile, Twitter page, or Instagram post. These are great for using at the beginning of the year for students to introduce themselves, for students to show what they know about a historical figure or book character, or to represent important historical events or plot points in a story. In addition to printed versions of this product (which can be done in full-color if you like), this product also contains DIGITAL versions of all three activities! They can be assigned through Google Classroom for students to work on their own devices. Clear directions are included so that students can work independently. This can be used across grade levels and content areas. Enjoy! *PLEASE NOTE: After purchasing, you will need to MAKE A COPY of this document in your Google Drive in order to be able to edit and assign it to students. I cannot accept your requests to access and edit the original. Please see the directions on page 2 of the file for how to do this. Thank you!
** Digital learning-friendly! Comes in a Word doc for ease of use with Google plus a PDF for use across platforms** This study guide set is designed to accompany Gareth Hinds' graphic novel "Romeo and Juliet". There is a pre-work sheet designed to help students predict using visuals. There is also one study guide sheet for each act of the play, with acts 4 and 5 combined. There is a focus on literary devices: foreshadowing, allusion, and dramatic irony. There are no point values attached to questions so you can make this your own in terms of assessment. No multiple choice, matching, or fill in the blanks. I value critical thinking in my study guides and hope this is reflected in the product.
