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Washington Irving: "The Devil and Tom Walker" Assessment with Answer Key
From Electric English...
This is a three-part assessment. The first is simply true and false questions; the second is multiple choice; while, as a rule, I try to avoid this type of simplified question and answer, it is still good to give the students practice.... After all, they will see these types of questions on standardized tests. The third section asks students to make inferences from their reading, from Irving's life experiences, and from their class discussions, then to apply that knowled
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Drug Awareness Research Project
This Webquest is a worksheet to accompany students' exploration of the NIDA for teens Drug Abuse Awareness website, found at teens.drugabuse.gov/. It guides them through the website pages and asks comprehension questions.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Assessment with Answer Key
From Electric English...
This is the reading assessment for the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". This is a two part assessment. The first part is simply true and false questions; the second is multiple choice; while, as a rule, I try to avoid this type of simplified question and answer, it is still good to give the students practice.... After all, they will see these types of questions on all standardized tests.
NOTE: The answer key is included here and is the last page of the doc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
AP Spanish Reading: Las viviendas en AmĂ©rica Latina | Los desafĂos globales
One of the most popular and difficult topics on the AP Exam has been the question about living situations or "las viviendas" in Latin America. It appeared in 2021 and in other recent years. It has basically appeared twice in the last 8 years of the Cultural Comparison part of the AP Exam.This specific reading talks about: different living situations in Latin American countries, their economies, poverty levels, cost of living per country and major cities and more.Activity includes: 1 Authentic Re
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AP Spanish-La Navidad en el Mundo Latino
Description This Spanish Interactive PowerPoint was made for AP students to learn about how some Spanish Speaking Countries celebrate Christmas and to improve their social skills through communication. It has 19 fully editable slides so that you can reuse them with other topics. The PowerPoint is like a book and includes instructions, activities, links to videos, articles, and pictures. How to Use It: Students will follow the directions and perform the tasks in each section. The PowerPoint wor
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â AP Spanish Growing Bundle
AP Reading ¿Qué es ser chicano y por qué son distintos a otros latinos en EEUU?
Lectura del 2022 y 2 Gráficas con preguntas opción múltiple estilo AP Spanish Language and Culture y una pregunta de respuesta libre. Mixed text activity. ¿Qué es ser chicano y por qué son tan distintos a otros latinos en EE.UU.?Actividad Interpretativa: Lectura y Texto Visual (Gráficas) con preguntas de comprensión estilo AP opción múltipleAbout the reading:The reading explains the definition of Chicano. How it started and how it was evolved and the political connotations it carries. Who can an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Nordic Mythology / A Brief introduction
This resource introduces the learners to the world of Nordic Mythology, its origins, and its impacts on the literature and the culture of other nations. The titles in this presentation include the following:Where did the Norse come from?The Basics of Nordic MythologyThe Norse WorldValhalla Gods and Lesser DeitiesThis resource serves as an introduction to the students to study and discover the rich world of Norse mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Short story unit- "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid
This slide deck includes a detailed lesson and activities for the short story "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid. I provide an activate your brain activity (warm up) activity, discussion questions to introduce students to some of the topic discussed in the reading, annotation guide for reading the short story and an end of lesson writing prompt. Ways to use this resource-Sub plans- Part of a short story unit- Test strategieand many more other ways!
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Diction (LEAD) Analysis
From Electric English...
These are clear, typed notes to introduce the ideas of diction and close reading of a text. Words! Words! Words! Getting students to understand that word choice is paramount to understanding a writer's purpose should be one of the ultimate goals for English teachers. This activity asks the students to make a close reading of Poe's short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher" and analyze it for word choice using the LEAD method. This method asks students to look for low
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Artistic Activity- Storyboard
From Electric English...
This is an in class or at home project, in which, the students are asked to take a closer look at Poe's short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". The students are asked to generate a story board from the text pulling out what they consider to be the most important occurrences of the tale. I know that not every student is Picasso; the point of the activity is the analysis and that they try their best. This being said, it must be obvious that they have put some effort
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"In Defense of a Loaded Word" by Ta-Nehisi Coates Analysis & Reflection
This contemporary activity could be utilized in conjunction with Civil Rights units, Black History Month activities, or novels and short stories that deal with racial or social injustices.Students will complete the following:Read the New York Times opinion editorial "In Defense of a Loaded Word" Â by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Watch the YouTube video "Words That Don't Belong to Everyone", an interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates.Respond to the critical analysis questions provided in the document from a reflect
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Questions
From Electric English...
This is an assignment that provides several higher level thinking questions that accompany the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". Title, setting, theme, and symbolism are some of the topics touched upon with the questions.
NOTE: There is a fresh, clean copy of "The Fall of the House of Usher" in my store posted under Edgar Allan Poe. It is FREE; use it for whatever you might need :)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Chichén Itzá: Cultural Reading on Mayan Ruins (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading on the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá located in modern-day Mexico. It discusses its emergence in the 6th century, the various buildings, and the meaning behind its famous pyramid. ~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key.Editable word fileNOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer this reading in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Lesson on Stereotypes: "The Danger of a Single Story" - video, discussion
This lesson allows students to open up to one another about stereotypes by watching the amazing TedTalk “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The lesson includes the whole class watching the video. (video link included)The worksheet includes a script for the video that students can annotate and mark as they listen in preparation for the group discussion.The group discussion encourages students to share experiences and opinions with one another in a small Socratic approach.M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mujeres – Ricardo Arjona (Escuchar, escribir y hablar en español).
Hi! ❤️ Do you want your students to listen and talk about Women? Then, this is the resource for you. Students will improve their listening and speaking skills in different topics, in this case about Women through a song usually dedicated to women on International Women’s Day. They will learn about the vocabulary associated with this topic, and how to give opinions based on their experiences and research. It has fifteen pages in one document. The student document includes instructions, links to v
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Spanish Music Growing Bundle (30% off)
Boletos de transportaciĂłn | Interpretive Reading activity | Los viajes Spanish
Have your students interpret authentic travel tickets and answer questions. Not your traditional reading, but a more authentic and real life scenario one. Autobus, camión, avión y más. Aeroméxico, Renfe, Reservabus y Grupo Herradura OccidenteI used this activity for Spanish 2, but it can be used up to AP.This activity also aligns with the AP themes of:Contemporary life - La vida contemporáneaContexto 1 La educación y las carreras profesionalesContexto 2 El entretenimiento y la diversiónContexto
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Civil War and Reconstuction
Lesson plan that guides the sources of the civil war and reconstruction (can be modified)
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ambrose Bierce: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Assessment
From Electric English...
This is a short five question assessment that asks students to make inferences about life and its relationship to literature and art. Yes, students are expected to recall events from the story, but more importantly, they must apply those occurrences to the real circumstances.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights: History, Text, and Questions
Hoping to introduce your students to the topic of human rights and challenge them to read a foundational document? This resource includes a basic history of the development of The United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights document, vocabulary work in preparation for reading the document, and the document itself, text-based questions that focus students on the most important aspects of the document, and a journal reaction that asks them to make a personal connection to the document.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The American Dream Activity
This activity is used to inspire others to really contemplate the meaning of, "The American Dream."
After reading and completing this assignment, students can debate on their opinion of what the American Dream really stands for.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Spanish Learners Book Inventory List | Pre-AP Reading List
Includes:Title, Author, Country, Synopsis, AP theme, Reading Level, Number of Pages, Year Published and a space to sign out the novel. Many of the books have links to the website on Amazon for students to read the reviews.I like to use this to keep inventory and is a great way to start a Spanish library in class! There's books from Novice Low to Intermediate High!These books are all aligned with the AP Spanish Language and culture themes, which are as followed:Las familias y las comunidadesLa ci
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Thank You Ma'am - Perspectives and Viewpoint
This reflective SEL/Restorative Practices, and Viewpoint piece encourages students and teachers to consider their point of view as it pertains to their situation. Using Langston Hughes, Thank you Ma'am, teachers or professional development presenters will read (either whole group or by using the narrative from youtube), annotating and dissecting the content and completing a variety of activities (constructed response, small/whole group discussion, and vocabulary), to identify their point of vie
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Letter from Birmingham Jail (abridged) Guided Questions
While reading the abridged version of Letter from Birmingham Jail, students should answer these 10 guided questions. These questions will help guide their thinking and reading of this difficult and lengthy letter. The questions are able to be customized so that you can differentiate for various learning levels and styles. The abridged version of the letter that I used is listed here: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/coretexts/_files/resources/texts/1963_MLK_Letter_Abridged.pdf
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Literate Art 2
From Electric English...
This is an in school or at home project, in which, the students are asked to take a closer look at the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher". And, then, to make a drawing that conveys their interpretation of Roderick Usher's painting. The students will then present their creations to the class in a short 1-2 minute presentation. Of course, if you do not have the time, you can always do away with the presentation aspect of the assignment. I will say, though, that
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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