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Free literature dbqs
Faux Movie Trailer: The Tell-Tale Heart Trial (lesson hook)
Is the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" sane/guilty or insane/not guilty of murder? Teachers and students both *love* the experience of debating this question, which rests on the legal definition of insanity and a close and careful reading of a beautifully complex and chilling short story.
Here's a 1-min video that frames this inquiry in the most dramatic way possible: a trailer for a horror movie in which students (the audience) must determine the fate of the narrator.
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7th - 10th
Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables
*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! <3*** These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs. *Available in two colors brights and primary colors Socratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsClassroom Discussion Literature Circles Promotin
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2nd - 12th
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Character Point of View Graphic Organizer (Common Core RL.8.6)
This graphic organizer aligns with the Common Core Standard RL.8.6 and LAFS.8.RL.2.6 -- Analyze how the differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
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8th
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Ancient India - Fables Panchatantra
Reading comprehension worksheet to practice and enhance students' knowledge about the arts and literature from Ancient India. Students will need to read short fables from Panchatantra first. Their goal will be to retell the fable in their own words, create a poster / comics strip depicting the main events in the fable or perform the plot of their fable in the class.This worksheet is best used as a follow-up to presentation "Ancient India - Scientific Achievements, Arts, Heritage" in my store, av
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India Bundle for Middle School
Third Grade Reading Log (CCSS Literature Aligned)
For this reading log, students choose an independent reading book to read each night and use this reading log to respond to what they read. Students can choose their own comprehension question and respond on the space provided. They also write down the book title , author, the page they started on and where they ended. There is even a page for extra space and a place for homework helpers (parents/guardians) to sign daily. Each of the reading response questions are aligned to third grade common
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3rd
Plato's "Republic": The Allegory of the Cave
Preserved in the dialogues of Plato, Socrates’ faithful student, Socrates’ persistent questioning and investigation into what is true, good, and beautiful compose of the most influential philosophical works ever written. Socrates’ insights on the nature of the good life and the contemplation of truth, beauty, and goodness are more needed today than ever before. This PDF document contains a reading from Plato's "Republic" entitled The Allegory of the Cave. Included is a short introduction, a 2- t
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9th - 11th
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The Accused Poet : Poem & Analysis by Marguerite C. Anderson
This poem written by Jamaican poet, author and educator, Marguerite. C. Anderson confronts the notion of authenticity in Jamaican literature and identity.
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9th - 12th
Culture and Belonging DBQ
This is a DBQ that combines a selection of texts with the theme of culture and belonging. Students will work on an essay about how culture (or the lack thereof) can affect one's sense of belonging. Teachers are encouraged to guide the students through the readings, with the primary reading being Ken Liu's "The Paper Menagerie" and may help students identify three possible aspects that can affect a person's sense of belonging. Included Texts: "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu"I Have a Dream" speec
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9th - 12th
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Death of a Salesman Project ( AP Juniors or CP)
This Death of a Salesman activity not only ignites student creativity and collaboration, but it also aids in evaluating evidence to arguments and logical connections. Insofar as AP curriculum, it will give students practice for the open prompt questions as well as challenging students from CP ( college prep) with rigorous analysis and arguments. My students enjoyed the collaboration of this activity and they found the beyond both helpful and challenging.
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11th - 12th
Grandparents Day: Haikus - FREE!
As we celebrate Grandparents Day, students will enjoy this FREE resource. This packet includes the story about the origination of National Grandparents Day. In addition, students will write a Grandparents Day haiku. A famous form of Japanese poetry; haikus are a popular form of poetry used in schools. Haikus are explained and several examples are given. Students have the opportunity to write their very own Grandparents Day Haiku. What a perfect gift to celebrate their grandparents. Also,
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2nd - 4th
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To Kill a Mockingbird: What Is the Meaning of Rabies in Mockingbird?
Harper Lee includes an episode in which Atticus shoots a rabid dog in chapter 10 of the novel. Students today may know little about rabies as a disease and thus be unable to think critically about this section of the novel. A brief reading on rabies – from a volume entitled Common Diseases of Farm Animals, part of a series of Farm Manuals produced by Lippincott beginning in 1915 – illustrates what was, during the period when the novel is set, the basic understanding of the disease, its dangers,
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7th - 12th
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DOK Leveled Comprehension Questions for Miriam by Truman Capote
This is not a unit of study. This is, instead, a series of Comprehension Question sets that lead students through “Miriam” by Truman Capote. Strong questioning, differentiation, scaffolding, and assessment are key to effective classroom practice. These Comprehension Question sets support those areas while allowing teachers to design their own lessons and daily activities around a strong foundation of inquiry. These Comprehension Question sets are designed to fit in with your planning needs.
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9th - 10th
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"Life is Beautiful" film analysis & VDQ (paired with "Refugee" novel)
Just a quick character analysis chart & VDQ's I made for my students for the film "Life is Beautiful" - paired with the novel study of Alan Gratz's "Refugee", and some snippets from the graphic novel "Maus" by Art Spiegelman.
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6th - 9th
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Fahrenheit 451 DBQ Essay
Directions to Student: The following performance task requires you to construct a coherent literary analysis essay that integrates interpretation of Documents A-E and your knowledge of the novel’s plot, theme, setting, characters, conflict, and narration. To cite the documents displayed below, use the letter shown (i.e. A) as within text citations at the end of your sentence. To cite an example from the novel, give the appropriate page number (Bradbury 68). Essays that both cite key pieces of e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Gospel of John Chapter 3 | Review Questions Worksheet (Parts 1 & 2)
These worksheets reviews chapter 3 of the Gospel of John with critical questions that help students think about the passage and engage with the themes of the story. This is a great resource for group work, classroom discussion, or as a take-home assignment.This product comes in two parts: - Part 1: John 3:1-21 - Part 2: John 3:22-36
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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To Kill A Mockingbird Socratic Seminar Part 1
Arrange four desks in the center of the classroom. Assign one question to each of your discussion leaders. They will ask their question and respond to comments in the class. Encourage strenuous note taking and participation in order to get the most out of your discussion. Allow at least 15 minutes for the students to warm up, and host the discussion for at least 30 minutes with as little teacher interruption as possible. Questions in the boxes may be changed to fit a teacher's desired needs.
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9th - 10th
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Text Based Questions for The Cay by Theodore Taylor
These questions help build understanding of author's moves in the book The Cay by Theodore Taylor.
These can be used after students have read the identified chapters to direct their thinking to important aspects of the text. They should be given a few at a time, or as a bellringer, not as a packet to complete.
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6th - 8th
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Animal Farm Chapter Assignment Set
This set of discussion questions and teacher answer keys is designed to be used with the novel Animal Farm by George Orwell. These assignments take students chapter by chapter through the novel, having them evaluate the events, characters, and themes, also requiring specific sentence and paragraph requirements, along with MLA format citations. Each set can be easily edited and used as a digital or printed assignment. These are designed to be used in a discussion-based classroom, with students
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9th - 12th
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Using Informational Text to Teach Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak: Text Set
Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak is a brilliant, riveting, and provocative exploration about how one moment in time changes a young woman’s life. There’s much for students and teachers to explore with this text, but here we offer two informational texts to allow students to dig into the difficult issues of consent. We are hopeful that the use of these two short texts can allow students to think critically about the idea of consent, so that they can begin to unpack the complex sexual and legal polit
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9th - 12th
Plato's "Apology": Socrates' Mission
Preserved in the dialogues of Plato, Socrates’ faithful student, Socrates’ persistent questioning and investigation into what is true, good, and beautiful compose the most influential philosophical works ever written. Socrates’ insights on the nature of the good life and the contemplation of truth, beauty, and goodness are more needed today than ever before. This PDF document contains a reading from Plato's "Apology" entitled Socrates' Mission. Included are a short introduction, a 2-to-3-page se
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9th - 11th
Harlem Renissance Poetry by Langston Hughes
Collection of poetry by Langston Hughes. Use for teaching elements of poetry and about the Harlem Renissance.
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4th - 8th
Plato's "Republic": The Ring of Gyges
Preserved in the dialogues of Plato, Socrates’ faithful student, Socrates’ persistent questioning and investigation into what is true, good, and beautiful compose of the most influential philosophical works ever written. Socrates’ insights on the nature of the good life and the contemplation of truth, beauty, and goodness are more needed today than ever before. This PDF document contains a reading from Plato's "Republic" entitled The Ring of Gyges. Included are a short introduction, a 2-to-3-pag
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9th - 11th
The Jungle Chapter 3 The Factory Tour
This assignment is designed as a DBQ using Chapter 3 of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. This assignment includes a combination of text based questions, opinion or extension questions and connections to life in modern America. I have formatted it in Word so it will fit within the 10 page limit, but it is set so it can be edited so you can add spaces for answers and generally expand or modify the assignment as you see fit. **please note that when I give this assignment I also upload a copy of the
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9th - 12th
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Plato's "Phaedrus": The Chariot Allegory
Preserved in the dialogues of Plato, Socrates’ faithful student, Socrates’ persistent questioning and investigation into what is true, good, and beautiful compose the most influential philosophical works ever written. Socrates’ insights on the nature of the good life and the contemplation of truth, beauty, and goodness are more needed today than ever before. This PDF document contains a reading from Plato's "Phaedrus" entitled The Chariot Allegory. Included are a short introduction, a 2-to-3-pag
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9th - 11th
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