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The Outsiders Unit



This is one of my "Go To" items for The Outsiders. I has everything I need.

Detailed Study Questions by Chapter
Quizzes (Ch 1-3, Ch 4-6, Ch 7-9)
Venn Diagram (Socs/Greasers)
Relationship Chart
Character Essay
Cause/Effect
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Study Questions, The Tell-Tale Heart

Students use these questions as a guide to understanding the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart". The 22 questions combine basic understanding of the plot as well as knowledge of literary elements and follow the story in chronological order. An answer key is also provided.


 

"Papa's Parrot"



"Papa's Parrot" - 20 Study Questions, Cause-Effect with key, Literary Guide including Characters, setting, theme, conflict, climax and resolution.
                                               

"Amigo Brothers" Character Trait Match



Students enjoy the short story "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Tomas. Even more, they enjoy matching the character traits on the Smart Board. I have students search for traits and place them in their Interactive Notebook (journal) then add additional traits they may have missed. There are two slides with 15 traits total. You must have access to a Smartboard and the Smartboard software to use the product.


The Pearl Unit



This unit of study includes Study Questions, foldables, Literary Terms, Discussion and many more activities. I didn't know I had so many of them. I definitely love this book. =)


Literary Elements Chart for The Pearl - with Text Evidence Key included

I've gone through the novel many times and have created a chart and (with a key) that outlines many examples of imagery, symbolism, simile, metaphor, and personification that John Steinbeck uses in this classic novel.

Be sure to check out my other items on this novel and my store:




http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Shopgirl-Mrs-V/Category/The-Pearl

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The Pearl - Figurative Language Set

Steinbeck uses figurative language through out the novel to bring the parable to life. This sheet contains 30 examples directly from the book - imagery, personification, simile, metaphor and comes with a key. Check out my other items.




http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Smart-Board-Figurative-Language-in-The-Pearl

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Study-Questions-The-Pearl-with-KEY

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Pearl-Key-Facts-PowerPoint

Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw" - Using Text Evidence

I use this writing outline as students are beginning develop literary analysis skills. After we read, "The Monkey's Paw", students use text evidence to show the literary elements that the author uses to create suspense in the story. It's a basic outline for a basic paragraph on a great short story that students enjoy.


Reading Online Organizers!


Lots of cool digital organizers for lower grades. Students use their Google Account to open this file that you share with them! This is a paperless resource that provides ready-to-use assignments that will work for any novel or short story that your students are reading. Google Drive and Google Classroom Friendly!




Comparing two Poems - "The Highwayman" and "How I Learned English"



Go Paperless! No Prep! Use the following Google Drive activity with your students. Share the link with students or use Google Classroom. A copy of the poems and a brief key are included for your convenience. The poem, "The Highwayman" is part of our state adopted textbook, but I find it a little too advanced for many of my 7th graders. Nonetheless, this chart takes two poems to chart out. Google Drive and Google Classroom friendly!

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Google Ready Human Organs - Graphic Organizer


Provide this link for students chart out the functions of the systems of the human body or post it in your Google Classroom. A student copy will open for them to begin working. Google Drive and Google Classroom friendly!




Vocabluary Trifold - "The Tell-Tale Heart"


http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Trifold-The-Tell-Tale-Heart-615752