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8th grade close reading activities for Easel Assessments
Plato Explained: Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language for Students Middle & HS
If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to Plato's theory of reality. I was inspired to create this resource when I retold the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in plain language. In this story, Plato imagines a world where one man wakes up and questions what is real and what is not real. Have your students read this story with you and use my handy dandy comprehension questions and discussion activities to lead your s
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6th - 10th
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Understanding Creation - Titan Gods in Mythology Curriculum Series: Middle & HS
Engage Secondary English Language Arts students with the story of the Titans, the second-generation gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology. Learn Titan's backstory, where they came from, and their relationship to the Giants, and the Olympians. There is a clash of the Titans, that's for sure. Hesiod called it the Titanomachy. Use this fully packed three-day lesson plan, designed especially for students aged 13-17 years old. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational digital
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8th - 10th
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Decoding Pandora's Box: A Deep Dive into Origin Myths for Middle and High School
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Pandora — a creation story that pops open the lid on things.Curiosity killed the cat. And Pandora opened a box. Or was it a jar? All hell broke loose. But hope remained. Explore this entertaining myth with your students, and go deeper into the historical, archaeological, and literary elements of the story.Note: The product includes PDF, Google Workspace and interactive Easel versions. Access and modify this res
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8th - 10th
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'A Christmas Carol' Full Novel Editable Quiz Collection — PDF Google Form Easel
Need versatile and editable "A Christmas Carol" chapter quizzes? This resource is ready for print-and-pass, Easel, Google Classroom, email distribution, or LMS upload! Ready to use within seconds!Assess your students' reading proficiency of Charles Dickens' classic novel on the importance of living to serve others over oneself with this versatile full novel quiz packet. This product contains 8 quizzes (2 variations on 4 sections of the novel) with a total of 47 multiple choice and 9 essay "A Chr
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7th - 10th
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Percy Jackson - Chalice of the Gods - Comprehensive Novel study and guides
Nearly 3000 questions on Percy Jackson - Chalice of the GodsThe sets include for each of the 35 chapters, questions on:5 open ended questions5 multiple choice questionsSets of 5 questions on the themes of the chapterSets of 5 questions on the characters of the chapter5 multiple choice cloze procedure questions on the chapterQuestions on keywords in the book10 questions about the original poemIn addition to this each chapter hasa summarya list of the keywords and their meanings Descriptions about
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2nd - 9th
Paw Patrol Dinosaurs Movie Story Book -Fan Art for Reading Practice w Easel Quiz
This inspired by fan art created promotional story book is loosely based on Paw Patrol movie by Spin Master Entertainment. It includes an Easel Quiz that you can send to your students. What better way to help a child to read by having them practice with a topic that they love and know? Paw Patrol and dinosaurs! We highly recommend watching the movie coming soon in 2025 and we are promoting it by bringing this useful item to teachers and students.Ideas for using this PDF:Great for online teachers
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2nd - 8th
Veterans Day Remembrance Day Close Reading Activities
Your students will love learning about Veterans Day or Remembrance Day while they practice close reading skills. This informational text will give them the background of this holiday -- and they'll have a chance to share their knowledge by creating an education campaign.Here's what you'll get with this resource:digital and print options -- including TPT Easel Activity & Self-grading Assessmentlesson plansinformational text explaining the holiday and events of World War IClose reading activi
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5th - 8th
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Valentine's Day: The Origin of the Holiday | Middle and High School ELA Resource
What is the origin of Valentine’s Day? Valentine's Day falls on February 14th. It is now celebrated as a day for lovers. However, its origins can be traced back to the third century in Rome, evolving through the Middle Ages into a day that celebrated courtly love, and eventually becoming known in contemporary times as a day for purchasing heart-shaped chocolates. This resource can serve as either an independent study packet or as a close reading activity. The lesson pacing guide provided is mere
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6th - 10th
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Valentine: The Story Behind Valentine's Day | High School ELA Digital & Print
The tale of Saint Valentine is steeped in the mists of antiquity. In a remarkable turn of events in 1969, the Catholic Church officially excised Saint Valentine from its liturgical calendar. This decision stemmed mainly from scholarly uncertainty about Valentine's true identity — was he a singular historical figure, or were there multiple individuals behind the name? Intriguingly, evidence suggests the latter. This enigmatic saint, shrouded in mystery, sparks a natural curiosity among students e
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6th - 10th
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Cupid & Psyche: Love Story Lesson Plan & Activities, Mythology Series ELA 8-10
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient story of Cupid and Psyche — a mortal who falls in love with the god of love!Can you love a hidden face? Psyche is an ordinary girl. But she is beautiful. So beautiful that she is mistaken for the goddess Aphrodite (Venus). This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational digital download includes PDF, Google Workspace (slides, etc.), and Easel from TpT. Access and modify this resource for student use on Goog
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8th - 10th
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Delving into Titan Myths: Exploring Prometheus Mythology Series for Middle & HS
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Prometheus — a creation story from Ancient Greece about the human race's origins. Or is it a story about a god chained to a rock, and an eagle picks out its liver? Or is it a story about a rivalry between two gods? Or, is it a story of two brothers, one forethought and the other afterthought? You decide. There is more to this myth than just granting fire to humanity.This resource is optimized for distance learn
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8th - 10th
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Battle of the Books + Digital Assessment - Starfish by Lisa Fipps
210 Ready-to-Print Cards containing 210 unique BOTB Practice Questions for Lisa Fipps' Printz Honor book, Starfish. All questions are available in two formats - ready to print study cards for students and an easy to use list format to track student progress. This pdf file includes:105 "In which book..." type questions105 "In the book, Starfish..." type questions with answers210 Ready to print Study Cards that students can use to quiz each other or to study independentlyAll 210 Study Cards are fo
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5th - 8th
The Trojan Horse: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School (7-12)
What is the story of the 'Trojan Horse'? Prepare to embark on a journey through the legendary tale of the 'Trojan Horse,' a story woven into the epic literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Explore the works of renowned writers like Pausanias, Vergil, and Homer as they allude to this iconic myth. This resource was made with love — so please handle it with care. It is created and made accessible to you under a non-distribution commercial license (to be used for educational purposes in a classroom
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7th - 12th
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Thetis and Achilles: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School (7-12)
What makes Thetis and Achilles such an extraordinary pair? Through Homer's words in The Iliad and other ancient texts, we find a goddess and her son caught in a web of fate, shaping their legendary story. Embark on a journey with our bespoke lesson resource, tailored for you to unravel the rich details of this mother-son duo.This all-in-one guide includes a pacing calendar, character profiles, background information, reading cards, and exciting connections to art and literature. Enrich your expl
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7th - 12th
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Indian Creation Myths: Engaging Mythology Series for Grades 8-10
What is a creation myth? What are examples of creations myths from Ancient India? Every culture has a creation myth. It's a collective story of how the universe began — but, on the Indian subcontinent — grew many traditions, stories, and myth. Use this digital download to explore myths that came out of the Hindu tradition — from about 1500 B.C.E. to about 500 C.E. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The product includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel files. Access and modify thi
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8th - 10th
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The Tragic Tale of Orpheus and Eurydice: Love Story Explored - Mythology Series
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice — the lovers who lost each other twice!Music began with the gods. And then Orpheus was born. He strung a lyre given to him by the god Apollo. And he charmed all he met with his song. Married to Eurydice, he loses her on their wedding night. A snake bites her — and thus, Orpheus vows to bring his love back to earth and travels to the underworld.This resource is optimized for distance learnin
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8th - 10th
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The Oracles of the Trojans: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School
How did Trojan seers foretell Troy's destruction? Discover the backstory of the Trojan War, as alluded to in Homer's Iliad, and elaborated on in Vergil's Aeneid. Explore the prophecies of Cassandra and Helenus, the twin seers of Troy, and learn about Laocoön, the priest of Apollo, who was killed along with his sons by a murderous sea serpent (immortalized in a sculpture group now in the Vatican museums). These narratives provide mythological, historical, and archaeological background to perhaps
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8th - 11th
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Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, Worksheet + Bonus Pg
This short four-page close reading and worksheet activity provides an overview of how women participated in the military during World War II. It covers nurses and the women who supported the other branches of the military: the Women Army Corps (WAC), the WAVES (Navy), SPARS (Coast Guard), Marines and WASPs. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to
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8th - 11th
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Three Fates Study: Middle/High School Greek/Roman Mythology Lesson ELA
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the three anthropomorphic personifications from Greek and Roman mythology called The Fates (The Moirai). The Fates are depicted as three conjoined figures: one, a woman who threads the spindle of thread to create life; two, a woman to measure the thread; and three, the most terrible of them all, one to cut it. Trace the symbolism and import of The Fates, not only in ancient myth, but how the notion of fate, or destiny, plays out in lite
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8th - 10th
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Judgment of Paris: Comprehensive Guide to Greek and Roman Mythology for ELA
What is the Judgment of Paris? The origin story of the Trojan story sets into motion, at least indirectly, Homer’s epic The Iliad and, by extension, The Odyssey. It all starts with a wedding — a golden apple, and a handsome shepherd-cum-prince named Paris. This Resource Includes the Following Features:Available as a PDF, Google Workspace (Slides), and as an Easel Activity and Assessment1 Teacher Three-day Lesson Calendar (with Teacher’s Notes)1 Key Characters and Places Anchor ChartOrient your l
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7th - 12th
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Helios (Sol): Mythology Series for Middle & High School ELA Students Grade 7-12
Engage Secondary English Language Arts students with Helios (or Sol in Roman mythology) — the Titan god of the sun. He is the son of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and the brother of Selene (the moon) and Eos (the dawn). Helios is depicted as a handsome young man with a radiant face and golden hair. He drives a chariot across the sky every day, bringing light to the world. Use this Digital Download for a Two-day English Language Arts LessonUse my tested-in-the-classroom resources with your stude
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7th - 12th
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Three Furies Study: Greek/Roman Mythology Lesson for Middle/High School
Who are the Furies? What is an anthropomorphic personification? Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers by exploring how the Furies appear in literature and art. The Furies, the Furiae, or the Erinyes are fearsome law enforcers. Appearing in the plays of Aeschylus and Euripides, where they torment Orestes for murdering his mother and her lover, trace the symbolism and import of The Fates, not only in ancient myth and stories but also how the notion of vengeance and retribution pla
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8th - 10th
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Interactive Plato's Cave Allegory Quiz & Activity Pack (Grades 7-12)
With Plato's Allegory of the Cave Quiz Bowl Activity, review every detail, inference, and popular culture reference to the famous philosophical myth. Includes 60+ review questions and a set of pub-style trivia sheets. Pair this activity with a rich, multi-layered reading with the popular Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language lesson plan. Note: The download includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel. Modify this resource for use on Google Classroom and other classroom management sites.This resour
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Orion the Hunter: Grade 7-12 Greek/Roman Mythology ELA
Engage Secondary English Language Arts students with the story of Orion the Hunter, the manly giant who did many different marvelous (and not so marvelous) things and became a constellation in the night sky. Learn Orion's origin story, who he was, who he married, who he did wrong, what gods and goddesses did him wrong, and more. Use a suggested lesson calendar to provide three days of activities and assessments. Use this Digital Download for a Three-day English Language Arts LessonUsing my teste
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7th - 12th
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