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Adult education close reading activities for Easel Activities
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
The Metamorphosis Reading Thinking and Quiz Questions (Franz Kafka)
A set of reading, critical thinking and assessment (test or quiz) questions for use with the text The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka. Reading questions are in order of the text, divided in sections to match the text. Answer Key provided. Critical Thinking questions is a 15 questions list with students writing a paragraph answer (with optional Paragraph Model) using support. Plus short answer assessment, for use as a quiz or test.Reading questions are print-and-go! Ready. Student printable incl
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Metamorphosis Essential Activities Mini Bundle (Franz Kafka)
Graphic Novel Reading Questions Literary Analysis
Graphic Novel Reading Questions and Literary Analysis to use with ANY Graphic NovelThese reading response graphic organizer pages are perfect to use with ANY graphic novel or comic book! You can use all 16 pages or pick and choose; they can also be used over and over for different parts of the story!Areas covered include: character analysis; plot analysis; setting analysis; point of view analysis; design, graphics, and layout analysis; literary devices analysis; conflict analysis; comparing two
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: Reading Guide/Discussion Questions
Digitally ready: This is an eight weeks (or meetings) set of discussion and reading comprehension questions for the Toltec wisdom book, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz in one PDF and converted to a digital activity for TPT Easel.Students are assigned specific pages to read and annotate each week and either answer these questions alone or with a group of other students. The questions can be answered before meeting to discuss the chapter or during the group meeting. The instructor visits gr
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â The Four Agreements & Fifth Agreement Reading Guides Bundle
The Fall of the House of Usher Poe Short Story Test Quiz
No Prep!Print and go! This comprehensive quiz is a great way to wrap up Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic short story, The Fall of the House of Usher. There are 16 multiple-choice questions. Watch the trailer here:"The Fall of the House of Usher" TrailerThere are additional short story tests available in my shop as well:- A Sound of Thunder- Barn Burning- The Monkey's Paw- The Lord of the Flies- The LotteryInterested in learning more about Whole Mindset? We offer coaching, courses, and more! Just visit
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Debating Human Cloning
This worksheet is designed to accompany a reading comprehension activity based on two articles discussing the arguments for and against human cloning. The worksheet includes 13 multiple-choice questions, vocabulary questions, and inference questions that require students to engage critically with the text and think deeply about the main theme of the articles. Additionally, it includes a thought-provoking "Connect to Self" question that encourages students to reflect on their personal beliefs and
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Tuskegee Airmen Reading Comprehension & Fluency Unit - Black History
High Interest Low Level - Ready Reader Informational Text: Tuskegee Airmen - Grades 5-12. Differentiated. Two readers are included - one At Level and one Below Level.Reading Levels 2-4 - Perfect for BLACK HISTORY MONTH - or anytime.Each reader has multiple reading passages and over 25 pages of activities that include close reading, fluency, comprehension, word work , informational text skills, writing and more. This resource is standards-based, engaging and may be used for classroom, take-home
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Debating the Death Penalty
This worksheet focuses on exploring the topic of the death penalty through comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, and critical reasoning prompts. It includes 15 multiple-choice questions that assess understanding of the arguments presented in two articles—one in favor of the death penalty and the other against it. The questions also delve into the authors' responses, vocabulary comprehension, identifying main ideas, and inferring key points. Lastly, 5 critical reasoning short answer ques
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Debating a Ban on Animal Testing
This worksheet is designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills by engaging students with two opposing articles on the topic of animal testing. It includes 11 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension of the main ideas, vocabulary, and author perspectives. Additionally, it provides 5 open-ended questions to encourage students to connect the topic to their own values and consider the ethical implications of scientific progress.This worksheet can be a valuable tool for edu
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Debating a Ban on Junk Food in Schools
This worksheet focuses on the debate surrounding the banning of junk food in schools, presenting two contrasting articles that present arguments for and against the ban. The worksheet includes 13 multiple-choice comprehension questions and 4 critical reasoning short answer questions to assess students' understanding of the articles and their ability to analyze and critically evaluate the different perspectives.This worksheet serves as a valuable educational tool for educators as it encourages st
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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FREE The Great Gatsby Character Map Printable Worksheet
Free Great Gatsby Printable Character Map!Use this great character map worksheet to engage your students in the classroom. Have students track various character traits, important quotes, and more while reading! This worksheet is adaptable to suit your specific needs in the classroom. Looking for more? Check out our array of resources for The Great Gatsby:✎ Great Gatsby: Character vs. Society✎ Great Gatsby: Character vs. Man✎ Great Gatsby: Character vs. Self✎ Jay Gatsby as Antihero Classroom Pos
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Debating a Ban on Violent Video Games
This worksheet explores the topic of banning violent video games through a series of 14 multiple-choice comprehension questions, questions on authors' responses, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. It aims to engage students in critical thinking, comprehension, and reflection on the main themes and arguments presented in two opposing articles. The worksheet encourages students to consider their own perspectives and values in relation to the topic.This worksheet serves as a valuable resource for
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Marvel Differentiated Standards-Based & Reading Comprehension Unit
2 High Interest Informational Text: STUDENT-CENTERED UNITS that cover the history of the Marvel Universe. Grades 5-12. There are two complete versions of the Unit - one reading level grades 2-3 and the other reading levels grade 5. The readings provide fluency and reading comprehension practice as well as other engaging, standards-based activities.Intervention level has 7 reading passages. The at-level has 9 reading passages. Both have 25 pages of activities that include informational text and
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
STEAL Characterization Chart - Short Story or Book Club Support
This higher order thinking skills chart can be used with any novel or short story. Students will analyze three characters, looking for text evidence: speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks. They will infer what these traits reveal about a character. With this purchase, you will get one .PDF chart with an optional second page for in-depth novel analysis.Tip: Use this chart to analyze the protagonist, antagonist, and an important minor character.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Life Skills Christmas Catalog Math Price ID and Next Dollar Up Digital Lesson
Enjoy some festive life skills based learning this holiday season! For this digital lesson students are reviewing a fourteen page category based shopping reference guide/catalog. There are toys, gifts for him & her, home decor, baked goods, and more! Students will be presented with an item to identify the price of. Next students will need to identify what the next dollar up figure is, for the identified price. Students are provided a response array of three to identify the accurate response
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debating Affirmative Action
This worksheet consists of multiple-choice comprehension questions, vocabulary questions, and inference questions based on two articles discussing affirmative action. The questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the articles, their ability to identify main ideas, comprehend vocabulary in context, and make inferences based on the information presented. Additionally, there are critical reasoning short answer questions that require students to analyze the arguments made in the ar
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Life Skills Christmas Catalog Math Determining Sufficient Funds Digital Lesson
Enjoy some festive life skills based learning this holiday season! For this digital lesson students are reviewing a fourteen page category based shopping reference guide/catalog. There are toys, gifts for him & her, home decor, baked goods, and more! Students will be presented with an item to identify the price of. They will then need to count an array of bills, and then lastly determine if the figure is enough to cover the cost of the item by selecting/stating yes or no.This is available fo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debating a $15 Minimum Wage
This worksheet explores the topic of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour through the analysis of two contrasting articles. Students will engage in critical thinking by answering comprehension questions, analyzing arguments, and making connections to their own lives. The worksheet includes 13 multiple-choice questions, vocabulary exercises, and 5 open-ended prompts, providing a well-rounded approach to understanding the main theme and key arguments related to the minimum wage debate.This wor
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Debating the Implementation of a Universal Basic Income
This worksheet explores the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) through the analysis of two contrasting articles. It includes 13 comprehension questions, 5 critical reasoning prompts, and a connect-to-self question. The worksheet encourages students to engage critically with the articles, evaluate different perspectives on UBI, and reflect on their own beliefs and values related to social welfare and economic equity.This worksheet provides educators with a valuable tool to promote critical t
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Analyzing 'The Parable of the Madman': Nietzsche in the Classroom Grade 7-12
The phrase "God is dead" has entered into the zeitgeist. But what does this phrase mean? And how and where does the nineteenth-century writer and philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche use it? Answer these questions with your students with Stones of Erasmus's close reading and writing lesson plan resource.*This digital resource is optimized for distance learning with PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel files. Use the link included in the download to access a Google Apps version that you can adapt, edit, a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Weekly Reading Passage Reading Comprehension Writing ELL Reading Context Clues
Summary of Story:A family sets out on a three-week road trip in their RV when they unexpectedly run into trouble. An old man in a funky pickup truck offers them shelter for the night at his cabin in the woods. Things take a turn for the worse when the main character discovers an abnormal and concerning amount of RVs behind the old man's house. Suddenly, finding an escape is all that matters. About this Resource:This is one story that is split into five passages. Each passage has seven questions
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3rd - 10th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dr. Carol S. Dweck Reading Guide
These digital and PDF documents include nineteen pages of questions over eight chapters for the book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. Students can type in answers digitally and shared via TPT Easel or sheets can be printed out. There are page numbers where answers are located on each sheet to refer students to the book.I've used them successfully in my classroom to improve reading comprehension and strategy for pre-college students. It gives them a reading guide
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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