8th Grade Reading and Literature Worksheets Resources
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Who Am I? – Character Description
Extends students' learning experience reading literature. Students will use this printable worksheet to describe in…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
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 -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Types of Poetry
Students become familiar with the different types of poetry, including clerihew, diamonte, couplet, limerick, list…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Outlining
Use this graphic organizer to help students create outlines for a five-paragraph writing assignment. This printable is…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting Research Papers -
WORKSHEETS
The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide
Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices in The Chronicles of Narnia with this…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionReading and Literature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Triple Venn Diagram
Use this three-part Venn diagram to identify differences and similarities. This graphic organizer is appropriate for use…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingMathematics -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Drama
The organization, elements of drama writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary DramaLanguage Arts and Writing -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Concept Map
Visually organize thoughts with this concept map. This type of map can be used in any content area when trying to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring
Enhance reading comprehension with a lesson that is centered around a biography about environmentalist Rachel Carson.SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureEcology -
WORKSHEETS
The Middle Ages: The Feudal System Activity Packet
Explore everyday life in the Middle Ages Explore the feudal system of the Middle Ages with this reading passage and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingMiddle Ages -
BOOK GUIDES
My Side of the Mountain
Discussion and activity guide for the harrowing survival story Use this printable when teaching the book My Side of the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLife Skills -
WORKSHEETS
Activity: Muscles and Movement
Familiarize students with the scientific names of muscles in the human body through this activity. Students will use an…Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureMusculoskeletal System -
WORKSHEETS
Discussion Questions for Any Book
Use the questions on this printable sheet to discuss any book your students might be studying. They will practice…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingReading Comprehension -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Literary Analysis/Interpretation
The organization, elements of literary analysis/interpretation writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Problem and Solution 2
Have your students fill in this graphic organizer to identify the problem, solution attempts, and the resolution. This…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionReading and Literature -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Response to Literature
The organization, elements of response to literature writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGrammar -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Story Pyramid
Use a printable that contains instructions for using a story pyramid to describe important information from a story,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Four Column Chart
Use this chart to help students organize their thoughts. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Once Discussion Guide
Study the Holocaust through literature. These chapter-by-chapter discussion questions for Once by Morris Gleitzman use…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureHistorical FictionHolocaust -
WORKSHEETS
Civil and Human Rights Discussion Guide
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers suggestions for talking to your students about civil and human…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionCulture and DiversityTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America -
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Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni
Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
WORKSHEETS
Present a Skit
Student work in groups of three or four to pick a scene or event that they will present as a skit.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary DramaDrama and Performing Arts -
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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesHeroes & Role Models
