A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
When you ask your beta readers these questions, you will finally get the feedback you need to bring your novel to the next level.
This is a quiz style review game for the novel, Matilda, by Roald Dahl. This game should be played a day or so before a final test on the novel. This could be played by a single child, or as a whole class review (small groups). The types of questions include characterization, events from the novel, figurative language, story elements, and Elements of Plot. The answers to all of the game questions are visible when the arrows on the pages are clicked. The file is provided in PowerPoint. Teachers can also upload it to their Google Drive, and open it as Google Slides. It includes 25 questions and answers. Press below to purchase the novel study guide that goes with this review game: Matilda Novel Study Follow us on Teachers Pay Teachers: A+ Literature Guide’s TPT Store Follow us on Pinterest: A+ Literature Guide’s at Pinterest A+ Literature Guides are made by a language arts teacher with 30 years of experience teaching language arts, as well as 15 years of experience writing state and national assessments that align with common core standards.
A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
I recently wrote the first chapter of a new project, and it got me thinking about all the things that a writer needs to include in chapter one of their book! It can be tricky! There's a lot of information that you want to include to effectively set up your story, but it needs to be written in a way that hooks a reader and keeps them engaged.With this in mind, here are 6 things that you should include in the first chapter of your book:1. your main character!In your first chapter, you need to intr
Simone de Beauvoir (1908-86) was the author of many works on existentialism and feminism, the most important being 'The Second Sex', as well as several novels including 'The Mandarins' and 'She Came to Stay'. She was also famously the long-term partner of Jean-Paul Sartre (or maybe that should be, he was *her* partner). Anyway, they had their ups & downs... Size: Available in a range of sizes (choose using the Select Dimensions menu above) Professionally printed on 200gsm/120lb premium archival heavy silk paper Shipped in a sturdy mailing tube The print is sold unframed (the frame in the photo - a standard IKEA RIBBA frame - is for illustrational purposes only) For details on shipping options, check my policies page: http://www.etsy.com/shop/StandardDesigns/policy *** FREE UK SHIPPING and DISCOUNTED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING on this item *** Shipping to the UK: Free!!! Shipping to the EU: £3 Shipping to the US: £4 Shipping anywhere else: £6 If you're in the USA, spend $35 or more (that's 2 prints or more) and your shipping is free too! ...and if you buy more than one print from my shop those prices are the maximum shipping costs for your total order.
Flashlight Friday made it to my kinder room this year! Why? Students need to read every day. Reading should be fun. Flashlights are always fun. So it is simple..... Reading + Flashlights = FUN It really is that easy. We did this week one! #kindersCAN All you need: -Flashlights
Tips for teaching a Hunger Games novel study in your middle school classroom - reasons why you should include this novel in your curriculum.
Published with permission from KC Green. Updates: March 2023 - @Teleuteskitty has very kindly graded this pattern for me but I still need to edit the charts to make the images work for different sizes. I can’t guarantee a delivery time but if you want different sizes (especially larger sizes) watch this space! Version 1.1 Updated 14 Jan 2023. Made a few minor fixes, mostly involving photos and labels that should have been there but weren’t, but most importantly I fixed a small mistake in the charts for the medium size sleeves. Please re-download your pattern, especially if you were planning to make the medium sleeves. PLEASE NOTE: I’ve changed the neck hole to be smaller than what you see in the photo. This change is untested but should result in a more reasonable neckline. Well it took a while but I finally finished this sucker. Featuring 3 full pages of instructions (with photos) on how to weave in all those ends. I wish I was kidding. What’s the pattern gauge? What needles and yarn do I need? I knit this sweater on 4.5mm needles with 10 ply cotton yarn and a gauge of 18 stitches and 27 rows per 4 x 4” square. The resulting sweater has a bust of 48” (122cm) and is 16” (40.5cm) from hem to underarm. You can adjust this size somewhat by adjusting the gauge but I don’t recommended going too crazy. I have included some tables in the pattern file to help you figure out what gauge you need for what size. I’ve added a photo of myself wearing the jumper to give a better idea of the fit. I am about 170cm (5’7”) and 60kg (132 lbs) with a 37” (94cm) bust so I have about 11” (28cm) of positive ease. As you can see the neck hole is a bit too big and the sleeves are too long (I have included options for shorter sleeves). Most of my male friends who have tried on the sweater have found the sleeves to be the right size though. This sweater was made to fit a specific friend so that’s why it’s the size that it is. I am pretty done with this pattern at the moment but one day I may revisit it to make it more sizes. If anyone would like to grade it for me it would increase my motivation a lot, lol. As for what yarns you need, this was what I used, totalling 1076m (1176 yards). However, the amount you need will vary depending on your gauge. Also, I was VERY economical with my yarn, so you may need more than this even if you have the same gauge. Yellow Scheepjes Cahlista Yellow Gold 340m (371.8 yds) Orange Scheepjes Cahlista Tangerine 255m (278.9 yds) Grey Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran Granite Grey 170m (185.9 yds) (Note this was my total for my original version with an overly large neck hole. Someone has kindly pointed out that the current version with a normal size neck hole requires more grey because duh, I guess. They used 300m) Light green Scheepjes Cahlista Willow 161.5m (176.6 yds) Dark green Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran Ivy 22.1m (24.2 yds) Light brown Scheepjes Cahlista Hazelnut 44.2m (48.3 yds) Dark brown Scheepjes Cahlista Black Coffee 6.8m (7.4 yds) Black Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran Black 73.1m (80.0 yds) White Scheepjes Cahlista Bridal White 3.4m (3.7 yds) This project requires pretty specific colours of yarn. If you don’t want to use what I used, here are some manufacturers I’ve found that make yarns in a large number of colourways (these may or may not be appropriate for your project): Knit Picks Paintbox Rico Creative Scheepjes Hobbii Jamieson’s Harrisville And no, it doesn’t have to be cotton. I just used cotton because it tends to come in more colours. Please suggest other yarn options if you know of any. How hard is this pattern? I’ve never knit a sweater/intarsia/colourwork/seamed a sweater before, is that ok? Is this a good first project? First of all, this is an absolutely terrible first project. Probably one of the worst in the world. Difficulty-wise, I’d say it’s pretty hard. It’s also not that well documented. I mean, I did my best but I’ve never written a pattern in my life and there were no testers or editors involved so there’s a bunch of stuff you may just have to figure out on your own, so I would say you need to be a confident knitter who isn’t scared off by that. Most important things: You MUST be able to knit with consistent gauge. There’s no such thing as “knit until sleeve measures x inches” in this pattern. Everything is a set number of stitches. The stitches need to be the same size or your measurements will be wrong. You MUST be ok with doing an insane amount of intarsia. If you’ve never done intarsia before, I recommend trying a smaller project first. If you’ve never made a sweater… eh, that’s fine. It helps if you’ve done some other large project though, just so you know you have the patience required. The embroidery is just backstitch. It should be easy even for people who’ve never done embroidery (like me!) The seaming is kind of a pain in the ass, but not more so than for any other seamed sweater (well maybe slightly more so, depending how consistent your gauge is). I like this sweater in theory but that’s way too much intarsia for me, are there any other options? Sure, you can knit the charted image for the front panel only, or only the front and back, and knit the rest of the sweater in plain stockinette. Why do you keep mixing metric and imperial units? It’s just my habit haha sorry! I use metric for most things but I measure garment dimensions in inches. I’ve included conversions for all numbers I think. It’s more egalitarian if everyone is confused, no? I’ll add more info as I think of it. Feel free to message me if you have questions.
A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.
This one-page document is perfect for your AICE English Language AS Level class (Cambridge International Exams - CIE). This should be used after students have read at least through chapter 13 of The Scarlet Letter AND have an understanding of rhetorical analysis and elements of style. The prompt ...
This resource is a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Review worksheet. This gives students the opportunity to evaluate the book in detail and made connections to other stories they know.This should be used after the novel is complete.
This is a quiz style review game for the novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo. This game should be played a day or so before a final test on the novel. This could be played by a single child, or as a whole class review (small groups). The types of questions include characterization, events from the novel, story elements, elements of plot, and anything goes. The answers to all of the game questions are visible when the arrows on the pages are clicked. The file is provided in PowerPoint. Teachers can also upload it to their Google Drive, and open it as Google Slides. It includes 25 questions and answers. Follow us on Teachers Pay Teachers: A+ Literature Guide’s TPT Store Follow us on Pinterest: A+ Literature Guide’s at Pinterest A+ Literature Guides are made by a language arts teacher with 30 years of experience teaching language arts, as well as 15 years of experience writing state and national assessments that align with common core standards.
This page goes along with my Character Facebook PowerPoint and really should be used in conjunction with that file (see my store to purchase http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Character-Traits-Facebook-Profile-PowerPoint-Activity-1080683) On this page, the kids will complete a character profile similar to ones you'd see on a Facebook page. Through this activity, the kids examine critically one main character through that character's thoughts, actions, and the actions of others. The short PowerPoint details how each section should be written and is great to display on a SMARTboard while the kids complete this worksheet at their seats. My students LOVE this activity! I use this as a Novel Study Project and have included a rubric in this download to make it easier to grade.
Whether you're teaching in a classroom or a busy homeschool mom, it can be challenging to figure out where to start. Whether you have a question about how to support learners with behavior needs, where to find the best games to practice math facts, or just need some great book recommendations, I've got you covered.
This product is an final project assessment for Lois Lowry's novel, The Giver. It requires students to design and create a hypothetical travel brochure that advertises the community of the novel. Students are required to analyze and interpret information from the novel, then present it on their brochures in creative ways. This assignment includes a detailed rubric as well as several examples that will help students get an idea of what their final draft should look like. * NOTE: This is a final project for THE GIVER NOVEL UNIT, WHICH WILL BE UPLOADED SOON. You can buy each component of the Unit individually, or you can purchase the entire Unit for a GREAT DISCOUNT!
This is a comprehensive ready-to-go set of questions (106) to provoke and test students' learning when studying the novel The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. This product features a number of different types and styles of questions. Most focus on reading and basic fact-finding. Some seek ...
Whether you're teaching in a classroom or a busy homeschool mom, it can be challenging to figure out where to start. Whether you have a question about how to support learners with behavior needs, where to find the best games to practice math facts, or just need some great book recommendations, I've got you covered.
In the book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Auggie's teacher, Mr. Browne, poses to his class a precept each month. Each of these 10 precepts inspire and have such a powerful message about kindness, happiness, and friendship.I've turned these 10 precepts/quotations into posters that can be used in the class...
There are some strategies when it comes to making your read alouds the best learning experience possible--and the most enjoyable time of day!
Thirst by Varsha Bajaj Final Project Activities This resource for the novel Thirst by Varsha Bajaj includes 3 final project activities that will guide students to reflect on the book Thirst. If you haven’t read Thirst yet, you should! It is a meaningful story about a girl who lives in Mumbai in an area that has limited access to water. This is a PDF resource for print and go. You will need to purchase the book Thirst by Varsha Bajaj separately to be used with this resource. This product includes: Teacher instructions 3 final project activities a simple rubric
This is a lit log (novel study) for Saadia Faruqi’s Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero, a middle grade fiction with realistic themes (family, friends, school, community, and prejudice. The lit log should be used/modified to best meet student(s) needs. The focus skills in the lit log are: 1. Vocabulary/definition match * use text to determine meaning of words/phrases 2. Comprehension/reflection questions * use text to explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence * determine theme, central idea, summarize * describe, compare/contrast, analyze characters, setting, events/plot * describe, explain, analyze point of view This lit log can be used for classroom or distance learning. It can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading, literature circles, novel study, close reading). Reading Level of Text: 5th-6th grade Interest Level of Text: 4th-7th grade “Mrs. D”
In this class activity, students will be collecting data to create a stem-and-leaf plot. The activity should be done in an area where each student has enough space to freely move around. For large classes, it may be best to have the students collect their data for homework and complete the rest of t...
You receive three versions of this resource: Google Slides, PowerPoint and PDFs. This resource can be printed using the PDFs. Or, students can complete this digitally by typing their answers directly on the Google Slides* document. *Please note, the large majority of this novel study works beautifully in Google slides. However, there are a few activities that ask students to draw a picture or cut out a word; these do not work in google slides. The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Richard Peck Novel Study is the perfect resource for any literature circle. For every three chapters, the following is included: Preview Comprehension Check Discussion Questions Higher Order Thinking Strategy Vocabulary Summary There is one Activating Background Knowledge project and four End of Novel projects included. Graphic Organizers and Keys are created for activities as appropriate. Each of the 61 pages is beautifully illustrated and can be printed in either color or grey scale (black and white) and are lovely when projected (ie using a SmartBoard). If you have any of the following questions, this additional Teacher Prep, Planning and Organization resource for a novel study might be just what you’re looking for:What are some different ways that I can group my students? Do I have to group my students or can we do a novel study as a whole class? What does the big picture look like; what is the scope and sequence of an entire novel study? Can I see some examples of how to plan out a novel study? How long should each activity take? How do discussion questions during a literature circle work? Do you have any new activities to go along with the ones in the novel study? Like saving money? I mean, who doesn't?! I post all my products at 50% off for the first 48 hours so followers get a little sale! Like my store so these sales show up in your TpT home page and you don't miss a happy little product! Click on the little green star at the top of my store page. If you download this scrumptious product, don't forget to leave feedback to earn your TpT credits. Don’t know how? Go to “My Purchases” in your TPT main menu. Under the title of each product you’ve downloaded, there's a ‘thumbs up’ icon next to the words “Provide Feedback". Thanks so much! Happy Teaching.
This 100-word crossword puzzle is part of my commentary on A Separate Peace (78 pages, 35, 880 words). The puzzle can be used as a review of the novel or as a preparation for a test. Students can work alone or in pairs. The puzzle should take one period. Students enjoy the exercise. Also included i...
This product includes printable and digital versions of a final test for Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe. It aligns with my Comprehension Packet. It includes multiple choice comprehension questions, a quotation identification section, open ended text elements questions, a sentence writing section for vocabulary and a constructed response question to be completed on a separate sheet of paper. The test should be given at the end of the book. Answer key is included. TWO digital options are included: I've used the TPT tool to prepare a digital activity that you can use to immediately assign the test with a shareable link on any learning management system. This option looks just like the original test, but doesn't offer immediate feedback to students. I've created a Google Forms link for the test that can be used through ANY online platform. This option looks different than the original test but includes the exact same content AND provides immediate feedback to students because I've inputted the answer key in the "feedback" section of the answer key. Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions will self-grade with this option. You will be able to view student responses in a variety of ways depending on your preferences. Also sold as part of my Bunnicula Novel Unit which includes Comprehension Packet, Quiz, Final Test, Vocabulary Presentation and Vocabulary Word List. I'd love to connect with you! Visit my blog at JustMrsJones.com, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram. Thank you for your interest in my products! -Deana Jones
This product includes printable and digital versions of a final test for The Best School Year Ever by Barbara Robinson. It aligns with my Comprehension Packet. It includes multiple choice comprehension questions, a quotation identification section, open ended text elements questions, a sentence writing section for vocabulary and a constructed response to be answered on a separate sheet of paper. The test should be given at the end of the novel. Answer key is included. TWO digital options are included: I've used the TPT tool to prepare a digital activity that you can use to immediately assign the test with a shareable link on any learning management system. This option looks just like the original test, but doesn't offer immediate feedback to students. I've created a Google Forms link for the test that can be used through ANY online platform. This option looks different than the original test but includes the exact same content AND provides immediate feedback to students because I've inputted the answer key in the "feedback" section of the answer key. Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions will self-grade with this option. You will be able to view student responses in a variety of ways depending on your preferences. Also sold as part of The Best School Year Ever Novel Unit which includes Comprehension Packet, Vocabulary Presentation and Word List, two Quizzes, and Final Test. I'd love to connect with you! Visit my blog at JustMrsJones.com, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram. Thank you for your interest in my products! -Deana Jones
This product includes printable and digital versions of a final test for Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It aligns with my Comprehension Packet. It includes multiple choice comprehension questions, a quotation identification section, open ended text elements questions, a sentence writing section for vocabulary and a constructed response question to be completed on a separate sheet of paper. The test should be given at the end of the book. Answer key is included. TWO digital options are included: I've used the TPT tool to prepare a digital activity that you can use to immediately assign the test in with a shareable link on any learning management system. This option looks just like the original test, but doesn't offer immediate feedback to students. I've created a Google Forms link for the test that can be used through ANY online platform. This option looks different than the original test but includes the exact same content AND provides immediate feedback to students because I've inputted the answer key in the "feedback" section of the answer key. Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions will self-grade with this option. You will be able to view student responses in a variety of ways depending on your preferences. Also included in my Wonder Novel Unit which includes Comprehension Packet, Vocabulary Word List and Presentation, three Quizzes, and a Final Test. I'd love to connect with you! Visit my blog at JustMrsJones.com, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram. Thank you for your interest in my products! -Deana Jones
This product includes printable and digital versions of a quiz for Poppy by Avi. It aligns with my Comprehension Packet. It includes a vocabulary fill-in-the-blank section and multiple choice comprehension questions. The quiz should be given after Chapters 11-15. Answer key is included. TWO digital options are included: I've used the TPT tool to prepare a digital activity that you can use to immediately assign the quiz with a shareable link on any learning management system. This option looks just like the original quiz, but doesn't offer immediate feedback to students. I've created a Google Forms link for the quiz that can be used through ANY online platform. This option looks different than the original quiz but includes the exact same content AND provides immediate feedback to students because I've inputted the answer key in the "feedback" section of the answer key. Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions will self-grade with this option. You will be able to view student responses in a variety of ways depending on your preferences. Also sold as part of my Poppy Novel Unit which includes Comprehension Packet, three Quizzes, Final Test, Vocabulary Presentation and Vocabulary Word List. I'd love to connect with you! Visit my blog at JustMrsJones.com, find me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram. Thank you for your interest in my products! -Deana Jones
Want to try using Google Slides as digital interactive notebooks for your students? Try this freebie out! You can use these slides as an anticipatory activity before doing a graphic novel unit. Students should bring in the comics from the newspaper to analyze for this activity. They can then draw their own short comic using a paper included. This is part of a larger unit in my store. It is a slide from my Graphic Novel Unit: DIGITAL Interactive Notebook (for any Graphic Novel). Click here to get it! © Copyright 2019 M. Mariano. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. This is intended to be used by one teacher unless additional licenses have been purchased. The reproduction of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited. *** HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME! *** Instagram Blog Facebook Pinterest
Tired of assigning stale study-guide questions? Mix it up with NOVEL NOTES, engaging and visually appealing student-directed graphic organizers that work for any fiction text. A paperless download is also included! When I’m reading a novel with my classes, I usually make a packet of all the notes (printed back-to-back) for each student. I generally require students to complete all six of the handouts, in any order. Sometimes I’ll tell them the chapters to focus on, and other times, I let them choose. The questions are open-ended and thought-provoking, allowing students to do their best work, regardless of what chapter they are reading. Additionally, these Novel Notes are perfect for independent reading. The questions work for any chapter of any text, and even if students are reading different books, they can still complete the same notes page and have unique responses. I love the way these novel notes are differentiated for students of varying abilities. ** ALSO--These are now updated with a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD to use online with your Distance Learning or Paperless classroom!** Other ways you could use these: **Use during Literature Circles instead of traditional role sheets **Group students and have each student complete a different page for the chapter required, allowing for plenty of unique discussions **Leave this novel notes for a sub-plan, so that your novel study doesn’t get sidetracked ***************************************************************************************************************************** You might also be interested in the following resources from my store: Argument Essay Unit Response to Literature Essay Unit Parenthetical Citation and Quote Integration ***************************************************************************** Let's Connect! Follow me for giveaways, freebies, and fun. Making Meaning with Melissa - BLOG Making Meaning with Melissa - INSTAGRAM ************************************************************************* How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. If you click on it, you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. Don’t you just love getting stuff for free?! I really value your feedback, as it helps me improve my products! Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. You will now receive email updates about this store. ©Copyright 2018 – Making Meaning with Melissa; Updated 2020. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for teacher/student use by the original purchaser or licensee. The reproduction of any part of this product is strictly prohibited. Copying any part of this product and/or placing it on the Internet in any form (even a class website) is forbidden. Doing so violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Dear Educator, Thank you for your purchase. My hope is that this will help you to implement great instruction in your classroom to improve student success and achievement. This group of novel activities is not intended to be used in any specific order. Rather, you should examine all that is inclu...
Do you suspect that your partner is cheating on you?
I found this Character Book Report Project on Pinterest, It was all kinds of amazing & I knew I had to give it a try! It was created by R...
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This product contains the following: -40 question recall objective test (True/False, Matching, Sequencing and Answer Key) -Higher Order Thinking Essay Test Prompt -9 Ready-to-Use Activities that may be used for any novel This product is uploaded in Microsoft Office Word for your convenience. You may have to adjust the alignment upon downloading. With the text, scroll down to the top of the first page, and everything should fall into place. Thanks so much!!!!
Thirst by Varsha Bajaj Pre-Reading Activities This resource for the novel Thirst by Varsha Bajaj includes 3 pre-reading activities that will prepare students for the book. If you haven't read Thirst yet, you should! It is a meaningful story about a girl who lives in Mumbai in an area that has limite...
