Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development with these discussion questions for chapter 5–8 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

Support critical thinking and literacy skills with these discussion questions for the final chapters of Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. 

After completing the novel The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, give students a chance to reflect on the major themes and events of the story with these response prompts! 

Analyze the impact an author’s words can have on the meaning and tone of a text with this excerpt from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women.

Use these discussion questions to engage students in thoughtful dialogue as they read chapters 9-12 of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising!

After reading Esperanza Rising, get students thinking about point of view with this creative novel study extension activity!

After reading Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, give learners an opportunity to write a story of their own that is inspired by true events!

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Christopher Robin from A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Charlotte from E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Anne Shirley from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Thorin Oakenshield from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Sirius Black from the Harry Potter series.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Gloria from Because of Winn-Dixie.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Amy March from Little Women.

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by The Once-ler from The Lorax.

Invite students to reflect on a movie character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by John Keating from Dead Poets Society.

Invite students to reflect on a character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by The Wizard of Oz from L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Invite students to inventory their vocabulary knowledge with this adaptable graphic organizer!

Help students understand and recognize the difference between adjectives and adverbs with this grammar review worksheet!

Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about giving middle school students access to recess!

Invite learners to practice their argumentative writing skills with this writing prompt about allowing teachers to hold classes outdoors!

Encourage word sense, connotation, and wordplay with this creative worksheet where students personify a vocabulary word!

Emphasize student choice with this high-interest, differentiated word study activity!

Invite students to reflect on a book character’s words in this writing response worksheet featuring a quote by Tilly from Tilly and the Bookwanderers.

Inspire learners to think and write creatively with this fun and seasonal writing prompt about a mysterious letter!

Inspire learners' creativity with this seasonal writing prompt about finding the perfect gift for a friend!

Get learners' creative juices flowing with this thought-provoking writing prompt about leap year!

Use this fun, winter-themed writing worksheet to help students learn the difference between formal and informal writing.

Invite learners to get creative with this fun, seasonal writing prompt about a St. Patrick's Day parade!

Invite learners to research Passover and record their findings using this appealing research template!