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This bundle of 20+ quick, editable reading & writing lessons is perfect for busy teachers who want meaningful activities without spending hours prepping. Each lesson takes just 20–40 minutes for students to complete. It is great for early finishers, sub days, or a quick skills boost.
 
You’ll get a mix of reading + writing exercises: book reviews, memoir prompts, character analysis, figurative language, vocab, and more. Check the detailed list below. Some lessons pair up as mini-projects, while others stand alone for instant practice.
 
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Book Review - Outlined instructions for a book review.
Reading Survey - Get to know your readers with this reading survey. 
Blank Vocabulary Chart - 8-word chart for digital or printable use.
5-day Journal - Made for digital use, but could be adapted.
Denotation vs Connotation - 2-page worksheet that teaches the differences.
Editing Exercises - Show specific details using a variety of figurative language.
Writing Dialogue - Create an original dialogue between two characters, using vivid language and historical context. Get all 10 Writing Dialogue Challenges with a presentation!
Character Analysis Writing Outline - Specific steps to writing a character analysis.
Idioms Chart - Define idiom, write a sentence with an idiom, and draw a picture.
Transition Words - Compare/Contrast words for essay writing.
Adjectives - Describe 6 images using two adjectives for each.
AWUBIS Transitions (Google Slide) - Write sentences that start with an AWUBIS.
Point of View - Creative Write (Google Slide) - Use 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person points of view to write paragraphs.
Story Arc (Google Slide) - Features the simple plot sequence order of a story.
Memoir Writing Prompts - 7 simple topics for students to write about.
Candy Memoirs - Pick 3 candy/sweets and write about them. Get the full lesson here: Sensory Writing & Candy Crushes
Place: A Memoir - Draw and describe a special place.
Reading Lesson: The Final Lap - Read and answer 4 comprehension questions.
Outline for Argumentative - Basic outline to guide students in writing an argumentative essay.
Exposition Write - Describe the main character and setting of a story or novel.