8th Grade Antics

This is a great resource to incorporate point of view. Students discuss literary elements of the story from two different points of view- the main character (Charlie) and how the plot unfolded from his perspective, and the plot as told by Miss Kinnian...

Fahrenheit 451 Word Search (great for after a test). Actual word search is longer than preview.

Fahrenheit 451 wrap up- a quick 5-10 minute activity to use at the close of the novel

In this activity, students choose 3 quotes from the text (you can define the parameters- that chapter, the whole novel, etc.) and analyze the meaning of them. Students must provide page numbers for the direct quotes that they choose.

This is a great resource to incorporate point of view. Students discuss literary elements of the story from two different points of view- the main character (Guy), and his boss (Beatty). How would the novel be different if it had been written from...

I usually use this children's book as a read aloud at the beginning of my persuasive writing unit that I do with my middle schoolers. After reading the book to students, I let them choose one of these 3 mini-projects to evaluate the effectiveness of the...

This quiz is on the first half of the novel Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. It covers chapters 1-24. There are 15 multiple choice questions and two short response questions. The answer key is included and cites which common core standard or skill each...

This free study guide prepares students for the Advertising Test in my store.

This 10 question test asks students questions about ethos, logos, and pathos in ads, PSAs, and advertising techniques used such as celebrity, deals, and emotion.Check out my free study guide for this test in my store!

A Separate Peace Word Search (great for after a test!)

Write a diary entry from Finny's point of view (first person) right before he was killed. Tell what he's feeling about the things that are going on in his life (having to deal with his disability, his plans for the future, if he blames Gene for the...

This unit includes over 10 activities to use with the novel A Separate Peace. The methods for achieving goals and objectives include discussion in class, journal entries, student-created scripts, posters of background information, biography of the...