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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, students dig deeper into the poem referenced throughout the novel: Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay.”
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Poetry Analysis of “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
After reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, students dig deeper into the poem referenced throughout the novel: Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay.”
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, give students the chance to reflect on the novel and respond in writing to five of these post-reading prompts.
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Post-Reading Response Prompts
After reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, give students the chance to reflect on the novel and respond in writing to five of these post-reading prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
Seventh Grade
Reading
After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Post-Reading Questions
After completing The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, have students reflect on the significant themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, students reflect on the major themes and events of Anne’s story with these response prompts.
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Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Book Study: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Post-Reading Response Prompts
After reading Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, students reflect on the major themes and events of Anne’s story with these response prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
After completing Walter Lord’s book A Night to Remember, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
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Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Book Study: A Night to Remember: Post-Reading Response Prompts
After completing Walter Lord’s book A Night to Remember, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
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After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
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After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
Sixth Grade
Reading
Give students a voice and choice in their learning with this fun after-reading response choice board!
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After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
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After-Reading Response Choice Board: Informational Text
Give students a voice and choice in their learning with this fun after-reading response choice board!
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Response Prompt: Theme
Literary Response Prompt: Theme
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Literary Response Prompt: Theme
Sixth Grade
Reading
This middle grades worksheet features two prompts aligned with Common Core standards for writing in response to literature, citing text evidence, and determining theme.
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Literary Response Prompt: Theme
Literary Response Prompt: Theme
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Literary Response Prompt: Theme
This middle grades worksheet features two prompts aligned with Common Core standards for writing in response to literature, citing text evidence, and determining theme.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the argument and claims in a text in this middle grade worksheet.
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Argument and Claims
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the argument and claims in a text in this middle grade worksheet.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the central ideas of a nonfiction text in this middle grades writing worksheet.
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Central Ideas
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on identifying and evaluating the central ideas of a nonfiction text in this middle grades writing worksheet.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
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Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters’ points of view in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.
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Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
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Literary Response Prompt: Point of View
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters’ points of view in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Newspaper Article Template
Newspaper Article Template
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Newspaper Article Template
Fourth Grade
Writing
Have students step into the role of a journalist with this engaging newspaper-themed writing activity!
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Newspaper Article Template
Newspaper Article Template
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Newspaper Article Template
Have students step into the role of a journalist with this engaging newspaper-themed writing activity!
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
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Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the interaction of different story elements in this literary response worksheet for middle school!
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Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
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Literary Response Prompt: Story Elements
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the interaction of different story elements in this literary response worksheet for middle school!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Seventh Grade
Reading
After students read S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, have them compare and contrast the greasers and the Socs using this two-page novel study extension activity!
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
After students read S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, have them compare and contrast the greasers and the Socs using this two-page novel study extension activity!
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Literary Response Prompt: Characters
Literary Response Prompt: Characters
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Literary Response Prompt: Characters
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.
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Literary Response Prompt: Characters
Literary Response Prompt: Characters
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Literary Response Prompt: Characters
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing characters in a story in this literary response worksheet for middle grades.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
These post-reading writing prompts ask students to reflect on the major themes and events from The Giver.
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Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Giver: Post-Reading Response Prompts
These post-reading writing prompts ask students to reflect on the major themes and events from The Giver.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, have students reflect on the novel and record their responses to these post-reading writing prompts!
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: Post-Reading Response Prompts
After reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, have students reflect on the novel and record their responses to these post-reading writing prompts!
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
Sixth Grade
Reading
Choose your literary nonfiction response prompt! Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the impact of an author’s word choice.
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Word Choice
Choose your literary nonfiction response prompt! Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the impact of an author’s word choice.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
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Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a poem or drama in this worksheet for middle school learners.
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Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
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Literary Response Prompt: Form and Structure in Poetry and Drama
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a poem or drama in this worksheet for middle school learners.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, students demonstrate their understanding of the novel with these post-reading response prompts.
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Post-Reading Response Prompts
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, students demonstrate their understanding of the novel with these post-reading response prompts.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, encourage students to examine the novel's setting with this creative writing worksheet! 
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
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Novel Study: The Hunger Games: District Journal Entries
After reading The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, encourage students to examine the novel's setting with this creative writing worksheet! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
Sixth Grade
Reading
Applicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on determining and analyzing the author’s purpose in a nonfiction text.
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
Worksheet
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Author’s Purpose
Applicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on determining and analyzing the author’s purpose in a nonfiction text.
Sixth Grade
Reading
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Literary Response Prompt: Language
Literary Response Prompt: Language
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Literary Response Prompt: Language
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the author’s use of language and literary devices in this literary response worksheet.
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Literary Response Prompt: Language
Literary Response Prompt: Language
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Literary Response Prompt: Language
Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the author’s use of language and literary devices in this literary response worksheet.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book and their senses in this poetry-based extension activity! 
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: The Five Senses in the Akobo
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book and their senses in this poetry-based extension activity! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Literary Response Prompt: Structure
Literary Response Prompt: Structure
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Literary Response Prompt: Structure
Sixth Grade
Reading
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a literary text with this middle school writing worksheet.
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Literary Response Prompt: Structure
Literary Response Prompt: Structure
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Literary Response Prompt: Structure
Students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the form and structure of a literary text with this middle school writing worksheet.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
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Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
Seventh Grade
Reading
After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “transmit” a memory of their own with this creative extension project! 
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Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
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Novel Study: The Giver: Memories Multimedia Project
After finishing the novel The Giver by Lois Lowry, give students a chance to “transmit” a memory of their own with this creative extension project! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
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Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
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Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
Seventh Grade
Reading
Engage readers with a colorful artistic extension activity to go along with The Giver by Lois Lowry!
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Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
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Novel Study: The Giver: Before and After Colors
Engage readers with a colorful artistic extension activity to go along with The Giver by Lois Lowry!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
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Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
Sixth Grade
Reading
Applicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing and evaluating the structure of a nonfiction text.
Worksheet
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
Worksheet
Literary Nonfiction Response Prompt: Organization
Applicable to most nonfiction texts, this worksheet has students choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing and evaluating the structure of a nonfiction text.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
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Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
Seventh Grade
Reading
Engage readers with an exciting musical extension activity to be completed after they've finished reading The Giver by Lois Lowry!
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
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Novel Study: The Giver: Playlist for Jonas
Engage readers with an exciting musical extension activity to be completed after they've finished reading The Giver by Lois Lowry!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book with this thoughtful extension activity! 
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Letter From Nya
After reading Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, give students an opportunity to engage with the book with this thoughtful extension activity! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
Seventh Grade
Reading
After completing Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, help learners connect with the book with this community-based extension activity! 
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
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Novel Study: A Long Walk to Water: Community Project
After completing Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water, help learners connect with the book with this community-based extension activity! 
Seventh Grade
Reading
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About 8th Grade Reading Response Resources

On Education.com, eighth grade reading response resources provide structured lesson materials and activities to help students improve writing, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Including printable worksheets, reading prompts, and guided exercises, these resources enable educators and parents to support students’ development in analyzing texts, forming arguments, and expressing ideas clearly. Each resource is designed to build foundational skills that prepare students for high school coursework. With a focus on engaging and relatable materials, this collection makes practicing reading and writing enjoyable and educational.

Explore Education.com to find reviews of current 8th grade reading responses, explanations of learning objectives, and examples of how to incorporate structured writing practice into classroom or at-home learning. These pages encourage growing confidence in analyzing literature, practicing writing formally and informally, using evidence to support ideas, and developing personal voice. Each collection offers a variety of responses tailored to different reading levels and genres that challenge students and enhance comprehension with meaningful interaction. Accessing all of these educational materials on Education.com saves teachers considerable planning time while providing consistent, high-quality practice for middle school students.

Browse Education.com to discover printable exercise sets, example essays, and classroom-friendly templates for 8th grade reading and writing activities. These include guided prompts, creative assignments, and collaborative tasks that encourage exploration of texts and polished responses. Evaluation sections help monitor progress and assist students in refining analytical and expressive skills. This structured approach transforms reading practice into an intentional, engaging educational experience. It provides teachers and parents with convenient tools to support steady growth that extends beyond the classroom.