9th Grade Reading and Literature Resources
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TEACHING RESOURCE
How to Write an Essay Outline with Examples
These clear, simple, and useful outlines provide easy-to-follow instructions and essay outline templates on how to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureWriting Research PapersEssays -
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Questions Before, During, and After Reading
To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the text before, during, and after they…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionGrammar -
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Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy
With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of KWL charts in your classroom. K-W-L stands…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 9-12)
Secondary students will enjoy the vast array of literature presented. The diversity of genres, authors, and time periods…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Top 10 Writing Graphic Organizers Gallery
Most teachers reinforce students' skills and understanding with graphic organizers. This collection of our Top 10…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingComposition -
ACTIVITIES
The House on Mango Street
Growing up in the Hispanic section of Chicago, main character Esperanza Cordero shares with readers her feelings and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureCulture and DiversityHispanics -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Five Elements of a Plot
Five elements of a story's plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) provide the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
WORKSHEETS
"The Monkey's Paw" Short Story & Activities
Use this comprehensive packet with your students to strengthen reading comprehension and vocabulary. Included in the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingShort Stories -
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Summer Reading List -- Secondary
This list of recommended vacation reading for secondary students is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and Dorling…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLiterature -
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Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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How to Write a Bibliography (MLA, APA Examples)
Learn how to easily write a bibliography by following the format outlined in this article. This resource will help your…Subjects:Writing Research PapersReading and LiteratureNonfiction Literature -
BOOK GUIDES
The Tempest
Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, covers the serious topics of colonialism and imperialism, making this work perfect…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary DramaBanned Books and Censorship -
WORKSHEETS
Analyze a Jose Garcia Villa Poem
Students read and analyze a poem by Jose Garcia Villa.Subjects:PoetryReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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Research Paper: Write a First Draft
How to write the first draft of a research paper.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting Research Papers -
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The Great Gatsby Chapter Study Questions
60+ chapter-by-chapter study questions for easy exam, quiz, or assignment creation This collection of questions for The…Subjects:Teaching The Great GatsbyReading and LiteratureLiterature -
ACTIVITIES
The Raven Vocabulary Word Definitions
Definitions for "The Raven" vocabulary words.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHorrorVocabulary -
BOOK GUIDES
King Lear
In King Lear, by William Shakespeare, Lear retires from the monarchy and gives all power to his three daughters,…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipShakespeare -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Story Map Graphic Organizer
Using a story map helps children to identify key elements in a story such as characters or events. This printable is…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
Repeated Reading
Use a variety of repeated reading activities to improve reading skills.Subjects:ReadingReading InstructionReading and Literature -
WORKBOOKS
Elements of Poetry Workbook
Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteraturePoetry -
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Teaching Tips for Using Audio Cassettes or CDs
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for using audio cassettes or CDs includes suggested teaching tips that…Subjects:LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingReading and Literature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Recently Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 9–12
This gallery of high school literature features challenged and banned books for young adults. Learn why each book was…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Concept Map -- Version 2
Help Students sort out ideas with this basic web or Concept Map. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
LESSON PLANS
Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem jazz scene or were written during the…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiteratureAfrican-American History
