8th Grade Reading and Literature

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Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

Poetry

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LESSON PLANS

African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project

In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…

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Scientists

Science Activities and Experiments

Science

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BOOK GUIDES

The Pearl

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Steinbeck's The Pearl provides pre-reading activities and discussion on…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Blank Rubric

Can't find the right rubric? Make your own! This blank grid will make it easy for you to create your own rubrics. This…

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Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

Science

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Three choice boards to support middle school students to demonstrate reading comprehension

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English Language Arts Choice Board: Middle School Short Stories

This resource contains three different choice boards that align with “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury, “The Fun…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Writing

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A comprehensive multi-day lesson plan for teaching an opinion essay

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Opinion Writing Lesson Plan: Gender Equality

This 2-3 class period unit includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, and a rubric for assessment. In the unit, students…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Essays

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

Of Mice and Men

A complete guide to the classic Steinbeck novella This teaching guide for Steinbeck's seminal novella Of Mice and Men…

Subjects:

Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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A student reading poetry in the classroom

ACTIVITIES

Poetry Jam! Sub Kit (Grades 7-8)

The activities in this substitute teacher kit (grades 7-8) will help students write and appreciate poetry.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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WORKSHEETS

Twelfth Night Curriculum Guide

Help students experience Illyria with performance-based teaching strategies for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Before…

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Shakespeare

Drama and Performing Arts

Authors

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A packet of group roles for Literature Circles

LESSON

Literature Circle Roles

Use these Literature Circle Roles to support students to take ownership over their book discussion. Each gives students…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

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TEACHING RESOURCE

NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades 5-8

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reference Materials

Science

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four

The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Ancient Civilizations

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BOOK GUIDES

The Red Pony

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Steinbeck's The Red Pony provides pre-reading activities; discussion of…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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Brainstorming for Unit Plans

This graphic organizer will help you and your colleagues to plan cross-curricular units or even just as a way for you to…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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WORKSHEETS

Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Guide

Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

U.S. Government

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ACTIVITIES

Keeper Of The Lost Cities Curriculum Guide

Use this curriculum guide to plan your instruction for teaching The Keeper Of The Lost Cities series (published by Simon…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading

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Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 Teacher's Guide

These text-based activities for Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 by Phillip Hoose align with the…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Environmental Science

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BOOK GUIDES

Genesis Begins Again Reading Guide

Use this reading guide to support students to think critically and demonstrate reading comprehension.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Multicultural Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

Matched Educator's Guide

This educator's guide to Matched by Ally Condie includes classroom lesson plans, writing prompts, research questions,…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Science Fiction

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A Year Down Yonder Curriculum Connections

This list of suggestions will help you to integrate A Year Down Yonder with other subjects such as math, social studies,…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Reading Differentiation Strategies and Activities for Middle School

Close learning gaps this Fall with differentiated reading instruction This resource provides 4 strategies and 3…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

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BOOK GUIDES

Addressing Text Complexity: Guide to Using Fiction Books in the Common Core Curriculum

Help students learn to read and comprehend complex literary texts independently and proficiently. This educator's guide…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Fiction

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