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Free Reading and Literature Templates for Google Docs

• by Alana Domingo

With numerous school districts choosing to go online for parts of the school year, many teachers have been searching for digital English language arts resources to use with distance learning.

To help you make the transition to remote learning, we’ve created free Google Docs templates—perfect for independent reading assignments or class-wide literature units. Each Google Docs template is fully customizable to fit your needs.

To add these files to your Google Drive account, simply click on the “Make a copy” button in the pop-up window. Please note that you must have a Google account to copy the documents. If you do not have a Google account, you can create one for free at this link .

Reading Progress Journal

The reading progress journal is a great resource for holding students accountable for their reading assignments. Designed to be easily copied for multiple entries, this template includes thoughtful response questions to help students think deeply about what they’ve just read.

Dialectical Journal

The dialectical journal encourages students to identify and analyze significant quotes, events, and literary devices as they make their way through an assigned text. Multiple types of entries might prove valuable, including entries that pose questions, make predictions, interpret meaning, draw connections to personal experiences, and analyze the effects of language and literary choices.

Figurative Language Journal

The figurative language journal gives students a space to record examples of different types of figurative language found in the text. However, rather than simply catalog examples, students are asked to consider the author’s purpose for the figurative language and the effect that it has on elements such as characterization, plot, imagery, tone, and mood. This journal template also includes a glossary of common types of figurative language.

Literary Devices Tracker

For each entry in this tracker, students will record an example of a literary device found in the text and comment on its effect. Then, they’ll choose an alternative device and use it to rewrite the excerpt. This exercise will help your students begin to think about the “how” and “why” of specific language choices in the text.

Literary Theme Tracker

This theme tracker helps students take note of thematic elements within a text. As students read, ask them to record examples of the universal idea and related motifs. As these elements develop into a theme, encourage students to begin drawing conclusions about the message that the author is trying to convey. These conclusions should take the form of a theme statement at the bottom of the sheet.

How else are you using Google Docs this year? Let us know in the comments!

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Free novel outlining template for Google docs

Need a free plotting template to help outline your novel ? Want to write your book using Google docs? I’ve just created a detailed document you can copy to your own account and use to map out your book – click the link below to download now.

PS. My novel-plotting outline is a little different from others, and it works for all commercial fiction. It’s 4-acts, so it avoids the “soggy middle” by having clear markers for all the middle stuff. But it’s complex, so you’ll need to watch the tutorial walkthrough (below) to really understand how to develop each section of your novel for maximum impact.

Click here to download the google docs novel writing template.

(You’ll need to *copy* the document to your own google account)

Watch the video to see how it works…

Google Docs Writing Template for Fiction

This is a simple version of my 24 chapter novel outlining template; so if you really want to understand how all the chapters go together and what they mean, check out the detailed walkthrough and tutorials that go with it, they’re important to understand how to use the writing templates.

I’ve gotten a ton of great feedback and a lot of authors have found this novel writing templates to be better than any other – but it only works if you understand how the pieces fit together; and outlining is just one small part of actually writing and finishing your book.

I also made a video about how to format and publish a book in Google Docs ; however I was stumbling around and didn’t get everything right. I was searching for an “indent” feature and didn’t find it until watching the video later. So I made a second video just on formatting, which I recommend you watch instead.

Looking for nonfiction book outline templates ? (click here )

1-page novel plotting outline template.

Here’s the video walkthrough to the google template. There’s a ton of information here so get back to it whenever you have questions about what all these terms mean or how to pull them off for your own story in a unique way.

Best Novel writing software

Google docs is a good alternative to microsoft word, and it keeps everything updated so is a great place to write online and save your work (despite terror stories and experience losing whole chapters, I still use microsoft word because it’s what I’m most familiar with).

That said, there are some really great writing apps and software that help with things like motivation, accountability, and organization – for when things get really hard; and there are some newer AI writing tools that significantly help editing and revisions. I keep a list of the best stuff here so you can check it out when you need something a little more powerful to create your best work:

• best writing software & apps

UPDATE:  Plotting is a good start but it isn’t everything; you also need to create suspense and conflict in your book to keep readers turning pages. I’ve created a ton of advanced writing tips and resources for authors, sharing everything I know about writing books that sell (I’ve sold about 50,000 so far).

But I’m a bit disorganized so you may have to dig around the site to find everything that’s useful. Here are a few things to get started:

• 25 Self-Editing Tips for Indie Authors (and 8 amateur writing mistakes)
• The 6 signs of weak writing   (how to tell if your book sucks)
• Rekindle your writing enthusiasm and stay motivated
• Best online courses for writers
• Best books about writing for authors
• ChaptGPT3 and AI for fiction writing

Instant novel outline generator!

My 24 chapter book outline is pretty great, but it can be tricky to dream up new incidents and plot events to challenge your characters. But you can feed my outline into an AI tool like GPT4, give it background on your world, characters and central conflict, and have it automatically generate a plot for you! It’s actually pretty good, and will give you a very strong structure for a satisfying novel, so you can focus on the writing. If you want a fun, literary AI tool designed specifically for fiction writers, go play with GhostTheWriter – where you can hire the soul of a famous dead authors as a writing partner.

The 3 secrets to book marketing, and a haunted castle tour.

Totally free. Get it here.

I’m a philosophy dropout with a PhD in Literature. I covet a cabin full of cats, where I can write fantasy novels to pay for my cake addiction. Sometimes I live in castles.

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Download Simple Project Plan Template — Google Docs  

Use this simple, comprehensive project plan template to keep all team members and stakeholders on the same page as your project progresses. Enter the name of your project, as well as the key deliverable(s), a scope statement, and project start and end dates. The template also provides space for you to list each project task, assign a task owner, and set start and end dates. This project plan template will help the project team remain aware of what is due when in one centralized, easily updatable document. 

Read our Google Docs and spreadsheet templates article to find additional templates and learn more about getting the most out of your project planning efforts.

Simple Timeline Template

Download Simple Timeline Template — Google Docs

Successfully plan your project with this visually rich, simple project timeline template. The template provides space to list project milestones (e.g., “Kick-Off,” “Proposal,” and “Testing”) on a quarter-by-quarter basis, and then visually represent these milestones in a horizontal, color-coded bar chart to ensure you complete all of your project deliverables. 

Find additional free Google timeline templates, and learn more about getting the most out of your project timelines.

Gantt Chart Template

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Capture every phase and task in your project plan with this visually dynamic project planning Gantt chart template. Enter your project title, the project manager, and each phase of the project (e.g., “Project Conception and Initiation,” “Project Definition and Planning,” “Project Launch and Execution,” and “Project Performance/Monitoring”). Then enter each individual task under the applicable project phase, and list the task owner, start and end dates, and percentage of each task complete. This customizable template is presentation-ready and will ensure that you successfully plan and track every component of your project. 

For more helpful project planning templates and resources, see our article on free Google calendar templates .

Agile Project Plan Template

Download Agile Project Plan Template — Google Docs 

Because Agile teams are self-organizing, work cross-functionally with other groups, and strive for continual improvement, it’s especially important that they have a reliable way to plan projects. Ensure timely project delivery with this easy-to-use Agile project plan template. Document your project’s primary features, break down large tasks into individual work items you complete in sprints, and assign an owner to each task. Easily track task-by-task status (e.g., “On Hold,” “Not Started,” “In Progress,” “Overdue,” “Complete”) and the project’s overall progress.

IT Project Plan Template

Download IT Project Plan Template — Google Docs  

Use this template to standardize your information technology (IT) project planning process to ensure that you account for all project components and gain buy-in from all team members and project sponsors. Enter your project title, the name of the project manager, deliverable(s), scope details, start and end dates, and overall project progress. This customizable template enables you to name or number your individual work sprints (and list tasks under the appropriate sprint) to reflect the way your IT department organizes work.

Project Implementation Plan Template

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Ensure that you account for every project planning detail with this comprehensive project implementation plan template. In the first section of the template, briefly describe your project’s purpose, assumptions and constraints, and other organizational details. The template provides instructions for the other sections (e.g., “Management Overview,” “Major Tasks,” “Implementation Schedule,” “Acceptance Criteria,” and “Performance Monitoring”) so that you don’t overlook any aspect of your project plan.

Project Execution Plan Template

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Use this all-encompassing project execution plan template to specify project delivery details. Enter the project scope and goals, quality and technical specifications, resource allocation, project schedule, and communication plan details. This template is the perfect tool for you to provide team members and other stakeholders with insight into the detailed plans of your project.

One-Page Project Plan Template

Download One-Page Project Plan Template — Google Docs  

This one-page project plan template includes example text that you can edit to reflect the  details of your project planning efforts. The template prompts you to break down your project plan into individual tasks, assign each task to a team member, set start and end dates, and provide status for each task and the overall project.

Printable Project Plan Template

Download Printable Project Plan Template — Google Docs 

Use this streamlined, print-friendly template to create and assign tasks and subtasks, assign them to team members, track task status, and ensure that all efforts support your project’s deliverables. This condensed template allows you to mark any component that is at risk of not being completed on time, so that project managers, sponsors, and team members are aware of downstream effects and can adjust the project delivery date if necessary.

Program Management Plan Template

Download Program Management Plan Template — Google Docs  

Account for all project planning components with this dynamic, comprehensive program management plan template. The template is perfect for project or program managers to plan large-scale projects and account for every component. The template includes the following sections for thorough project planning: Project Responsibilities, Milestone Chart, Risk Log, Business Case Form, Progress Report, Change Control Form, Project Management Checklist , and more.

Project Action Plan Template

Download Project Action Plan Template — Google Docs  

Make sure that you meet — and exceed — your project quality standards with this comprehensive project action plan template. The template prompts you to break down project planning efforts into manageable parts (e.g., goals, action steps, and tasks). Then assign each section to a team member, and set a priority level, status, and due date.

Business Marketing Project Plan Template

Download Business Marketing Project Plan Template — Google Docs 

Keep your team members, project sponsors, and other stakeholders on track for delivering high-quality marketing projects with this business marketing project plan template. Define the challenge that your project will address, the opportunity it affords, and the core capabilities of your offering, as well as your goals, target market, marketing strategy, performance standards, and measurement methods. Use this comprehensive business marketing project plan template to meet — and beat — your marketing project goals.

What Is a Google Docs Project Plan Template?

A Google Docs project plan template provides a framework to capture all key project plan details. Use a project plan template to list your project goals, objectives, scope, deliverables, features, tasks, due dates, milestones, statuses, and their respective priorities. 

Creating an effective project plan is the first critical step in delivering a successful project to a client, customer, internal stakeholder, or other end user. Without a project plan, the scope and deliverables of your project may be unclear, resources may not be adequately allocated, and task ownership and due dates aren’t defined. 

A clear project plan template helps ensure that you capture all of your project details, including objectives, goals, business opportunities, features, and individual tasks. Plus, most templates will prompt you to schedule tasks and assign them to team members, so that you successfully deliver your project and deliver a win for your organization. 

While Google Docs project plan templates vary, they typically include the following components: 

• Project Name: Enter the project name.
• Project Manager: List the name of the project manager.
• Project Deliverables: Provide a brief description of the project’s deliverables (e.g., the product and service). 
• Scope Statement: Describe the defined features of your project’s deliverables, along with the scope of work required to complete it and fulfill its requirements. Also, note what is not in scope of this project.
• Project Start and End Dates: Enter the dates on which the project will begin and end.
• Overall Progress: Note how far along the project is (this is usually expressed as a percent).
• Task Name: Enter the name of each project task.
• Assigned To: Identify an owner for each project task. 
• Task Start Date and End Dates: Enter the dates on which each task will begin and end.
• Task Duration: Review the task duration (the time between the start and end dates of each task).
• Status: Provide a status for each task (e.g., “Not Started,” “In Progress,” “On Hold,” and “Completed”). 
• Priority: Determine a priority level for each task (e.g., high, medium, low) so that you and your team can ensure you complete top-priority tasks first.  
• At Risk: Select this check box if the project task is at risk of not being completed on time, so that you and your team can determine how it affects the project’s due date and deliverables and can make adjustments as necessary
• WBS Number: Enter a work breakdown structure (WBS) number for each task, for easy identification and reference.  

Additionally, some longer-form project plan templates include the following sections: 

• Project Purpose: Describe your project’s objective, including the problem it will solve, the opportunity it affords, and the approach you will use to accomplish the project.  
• Project Goals: Specify what you hope to accomplish through your project. 
• Resource Allocation: Define the personnel, equipment, and other resources your project requires in order to succeed. 
• Project Schedule: Propose a project timeline. Depending on the project, you can define the schedule at the weekly, monthly, or quarterly range, or by each Agile sprint.
• Milestones: Identify the key milestones that you and your team must meet in order to remain on schedule.
• Performance Monitoring: Propose how you will track the project’s long-term success, and list the tools or metrics you will use to measure your achievements.
• Communication Plan: Provide details on how you plan to communicate your project’s status, progress, and other updates to key stakeholders, clients, project board members, and others.
• Project Plan Approval: Once you complete your project plan, have the project sponsor(s) approve it by signing and dating the project plan. At this point, you and your team can begin project work.

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Free Simple Essay Plan Template

Free Download this Simple Essay Plan Template Design in Word, Google Docs, PDF, Apple Pages Format. Easily Editable, Printable, Downloadable.

You can write essays faster and beat the deadline when you use this Essay Plan Template. It has a basic content structure to ensure optimal readability. In addition, you can also see that there is a coherent flow of thoughts. Although this is a Simple Essay Plan, the content is detailed to offer you a convenient editing experience. 

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