I am so excited that I am returning to middle school and have the opportunity to teach 8th grade English (and History!) again! One of the most memorable lessons I have taught throughout my career was my pre-reading activity that introduced the novel “The Giver” to my 8th grade students. It happened to be a lesson that my principal was observing and it couldn’t have gone better – and I know that it had a lot to do with the design of the lesson!!!
We won’t be reading The Giver this year… and I am green with envy if YOU get to read it with your students! If that’s the case, check out these resources I’ve created over the past few years that truly enhanced the reading experience for my students and sent ENGAGEMENT through the roof!!!
The Giver Lessons and Activities from Ms Gs Room 30
Don’t take my word for it though… Look at the feedback I’ve received from other teachers across the country (which makes me SO proud)…
Back to The Giver pre-reading activity…. IT’ A TEA PARTY! And who doesn’t love a Tea Party??? I have to admit I’ve never actually been a part of a tea party – except in my very own classroom – but the idea has always seemed fun!
This resource is jam packed with a very clear teacher’s guide and all the resources you will need to host your very own tea party with your students!! Not to mention… this is a CCSS-aligned activity that will have students sharpening the skills need to master those CCSS standards!
Here are a few snapshots of my favorite lesson of all time!
Over the past years, I also was able to do this activity with a few other stories (sparked by student request):
“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson Pre-Reading Activities
“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant Pre-Reading Activities
“The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe Pre-Reading Activities – Engaging
“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins Pre-Reading Activities – Engaging, FUN
If you’re on a hunt for “The Monkey’s Paw” resources, you’re probably asking “Where are the pre-reading activities for the Monkey’s Paw”? I’m excited to say that I just uploaded one resource to my TPT store:
“The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs Pre-Reading Activities – Engaging
Follow my The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs Pinterest board to see the resources as I upload them or check back in to TPT store for the newest products 🙂
