Ninth graders analyze a work of literature about an author. In this biography analysis lesson, 9th graders research an author and work in groups to discuss the author with other students. Students research and discuss the authors Edgar...

Tenth graders complete characterization analysis for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this characterization lesson, 10th graders work in learning tiers to analyze the characters and plot in the play. Students work under, at,...

Eighth graders analyze the points of view and complete a literary analysis for The Cayby Theodore Taylor. In this literary analysis lesson, 8th graders read the novel and retell the story from Timothy's point of view, the cat's point of...

In this literature response worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice quiz about the book Paws, Claws, Hands and Feet.

Students research philanthropy in three genres: a play, a fable, and a parable. Students read an Aesop fable and answer questions in groups. Students complete steps in two worksheets from 'The Good San Franciscan' and 'Someone Should.'...

In this literature worksheet, students learn the names of the days of the week and respond to the book One Monday Morning. Students complete an activity at home in which they re-read the book, then cut and paste the events of the story...

In this reading response worksheet, learners create a word of art depicting a scene in Lois Lowry's novel Number the Stars. Students use lead pencils or charcoal to make a picture in black and white because color photography was not...

In this holiday literature word search, students find 15 words in a detailed train-shaped puzzle. The words pertain to the classic book, the Polar Express.

In this literature response worksheet, students choose a Dr. Seuss book to report on. Students discuss the setting, plot, characters, and then summarize the book.

In this book report worksheet, learners use blank boxes with titles to write about a book they have read. They will report about setting, characters, main events, conflicts, and conclusion. The boxes are unlined.

In this book response crossword, students solve 8 clues and place their answers in the crossword. There is no word bank, but all words pertain to the book,Viking Ships at Sunrise.

In this lion shaped word search learning exercise, students find and mark 15 words in a puzzle. The words pertain to the book Lions at Lunchtime.

In this literature based word search, students find and mark 15 words in the word search. The words pertain to the book, Revolutionary War on Wednesday.

Young scholars comprehend and interpret a read-aloud text and participate in literature response groups. Students make personal connections to a story by writing and telling about a time they experienced a similar situation or emotion as...

Learners answer an open-ended question about an issue that could have multiple perspectives. Pupils take positions, then identify reasons to support their positions. Then they evaluate the reasons and draw their own conclusions.

Middle schoolers make a story map to analyze the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution in the story Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Pupils demonstrate comprehension of the read-aloud chapter book Mr. Popper's Penguins by writing in their journals. The teacher asks open-ended questions to get the students started in their journal writing.

Students explore appropriate resume and job application techniques to write a resume for a character.

Students define and understand the meeting of the minds technique. Students take on the role of characters in a story and debate their perspectives, clearly and convincingly presenting the characters' viewpoints. Students engage in an...

Students use picture books to identify the three elements of setting development. Then they apply this to creating a setting map. Finally, they revise and enhance a piece of their own writing, using what they have learned.

Read another book from the Learners. Read a new book from a familiar literature series and create their own graphic map, including symbols and descriptions of the character's life. Students see the character's growth, challenges, and...

Students follow these lesson plans as they read "Dracula." students read, answer questions and write literature responses throughout the of the book.

In this tiger shaped word search worksheet, students find 12 words and mark them in the puzzle. All pertain to the book Tigers at Twilight.

In this word scramble activity, students decipher 12 words. All are from the book Viking Ships at Sunrise. There is no word bank.