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Literature dbqs under $5
The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test EBT, Common Core Aligned, Online Test
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions. There are 20 multiple choice/select questions in Part I and 3 essay questions in Part II. I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.Microsoft Form duplication link included at the end of the document for virtual/online testing.
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6th - 9th
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Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Plot
Setting
Rising action
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North Amer
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6th - 12th
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Rhetorical and Argumentative Analysis of the Funeral Scene in Julius Caesar
The annotated version of Act III, Scene II of Julius Caesar is aligned with the Common Core emphases on how and why author's use specific rhetorical devices and argumentative appeals to enhance the meaning of the text and develop the characters and themes. The marginal notes for these critical monologues by Mark Antony and Brutus over Caesar's body, are detailed explanations of the appeals and literary and rhetorical devices that highlight this essential dramatic literature selection. The anno
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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"The Flowers" by Alice Walker Text-Dependent Questions
Included is a file that contains the full text of Alice Walker's text, "The Flowers," with close reading questions on the side. I use it after reading the short story separately, then assign this to analyze the text.
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9th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Synthesis Essay (Distance Learning)
What’s included in this purchase:The Great Gatsby Synthesis PromptScoring Rubric (based on College Board’s AP English Language Synthesis Essay Scoring Guide)Sources A-JThe Great Gatsby Synthesis EssayI assign this essay on the first day of our Great Gatsby unit. That way students can have the prompt in mind as we work through each chapter. Our Great Gatsby unit also corresponds with our study of the AP English Language Synthesis essay, so my students have already become familiar with the Synthes
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9th - 12th
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Level I Reading Passage and Questions: The Lion and the Mouse {Google Forms™}
This digital version of the reading passage The Lion and the Mouse (Guided Reading Level I) is designed to be used with Google Forms™.After reading the story, students will answer four text-based multiple choice questions and three short answer questions focused on finding evidence in the text. (The multiple choice questions are self-graded.)With Google Forms, you are free to add any additional questions you would like to include and/or to delete questions which do not meet your needs.This resou
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1st - 2nd
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Better With Butter Reading Guide and Student Quiz
This product is a reading guide, student quiz and highlighted vocabulary selection from Victoria Piontek's novel Better With Butter.This book is a 700L level or ideal Grade 5 text.I am using this guide, the quizzes and the vocabulary list to prepare my students for the 2023-2024 SSYRA Battle of the Books.
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3rd - 5th
ENGLISH | MLK Speech: "I Have a Dream" The Power of Rhetoric - Speech Analysis
This lesson allows students read, explore, and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's speech during the March on Washington during the civil rights movement. Students examine his speech, as he uses metaphors, poems, famous quotes, and hymns to convey a powerful message as he calls for equality and freedom in one of the most iconic speeches in American history.Students use a graphic organizer as they go through the document. Allowing for question prompts, help with vocabulary, and background informati
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning
The Odyssey:Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity
Add this to your Odyssey Unit. This is a very engaging and timely activity that deals with a piece of classic literature that is essential to the goals of the Common Core. Students race to collect textual evidence in disguise as character tweets. After the data collection on several topics, students jigsaw and examine one of the topic sheets. The discussion of this material will become material for a constructed response. I love to make learning a game and this is the ultimate example of that. I
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6th - 10th
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Cause and Effect Lesson Plus other Follow up Lessons
This packet includes everything you need to teach a great cause and effect lesson using the book Old Henry by Joan W. Blos. If you have not read this book, it's a great story about what happens when a neighbor does not take care of his house.
I found it in my school library. If your school does not have it, it's available to order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. This lesson was used in a 4th grade class but comes with multiple resources that will allow you to use it in lower or higher
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1st - 5th
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Wonder: Part Eight August
This packet is for Wonder: Part Eight, August, by R. J. Palacio. It is a series of questions for guided reading practice, practicing reading strategies such as making predictions, drawing conclusions, inferencing, using context clues, vocabulary skills, and close reading skills. Some questions ask the reading to think deep, and some ask the reader to insert how they feel about a situation.
This is a great tool to assess student engagement with the text, or to use while reading it in class.
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3rd - 8th
Romeo and Juliet - Who is to Blame For the Deaths of Romeo and Juliet? LBQ
Use the evidence provided to have students investigate who is truly to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. This activity is designed to encourage students to produce a persuasive written response in the form of an essay or constructed response. This is for use during the pre-writing stage of the LBQ Process.
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9th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Unit Resources Bundle
A Christmas Carol Stave II Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
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6th - 9th
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Ukrainian Genocide-The Holomodor
Little is made available to teachers about the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933, suffered by the Ukrainian kulaks under Joseph Stalin. Here I have created a resource that provides both a history and primary documents to guide students through understanding this tragedy. Using Congressional Testimony presented before the United States Ukraine Famine Commission in Washington D. C., 1986, students will work in rotating partners to examine the history, cause and effects of the Holomodor. Using a ro
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9th - 12th
Demon Copperhead: Essay Writing + Group Discussion Prompts
Please read the entire description before purchasing. This is a 11-page pdf but only the first three pages are my original questions. You are purchasing my resource which is 16 big-picture questions about many of the ideals and themes of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead. The remaining 8 pages of this download are copies of three articles written about the book and its impact. Nine of my 16 questions quote these pieces from The New York Times, Washington Post, and The Harvard Crimson. I incl
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Christmas Carol Stave I Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
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6th - 9th
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A Christmas Carol Stave V Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions, short answer, and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
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6th - 9th
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Novel Study: The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart
When Mark, a 12-year-old from Washington, runs away with his camera, his notebook, and his beloved dog, he’s got a plan and a reason. “The mountain is calling me,” he insists. In The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart, the main character's life goal is to reach the top of Mount Rainier, even if it kills him.This is a wonderful story on so many levels, so I wanted to create a novel study that allows students to show their comprehension in a variety of ways:Visually & Creatively - recreating Mark'
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5th - 8th
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A Christmas Carol Stave III Test EBT, Common Core Aligned
Multiple Choice, Evidence-Based Test with Part A and Part B questions and constructive response.
I created this test to go with the Christmas Carol unit of the Louisiana Guidebook 2.0.
I've used an adapted version of the Louisiana LEAP 2025 Literary Analysis Rubric for the constructive response.
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6th - 9th
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Code of Honor- Comprehension questions
Code of Honor by Alan GratzComprehension questions for the book chapter by chapter for students who are reading at the 5th-grade level.I have used this with my pull-out life skills based basic English-Language Arts classes.
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5th - 8th
The Giver-Book/Unit Exam
This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book The Giver by Lois Lowry. This test was created at the end of a thematic unit titled "Individuals & Communities." The exam has five subsections. There is a multiple choice, matching, definitions, quote analysis, and short answer section. This test requires deep knowledge of the text and the thematic unit. Students will have to craft their responses for most of the test. The test document includes sample answers for all crafted answer questions.
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6th - 8th
Also included in: The Giver-Engaging Readers in the Classic
William and Mary Graphic Organizer Round-Up
Student friendly graphic organizers for use with The College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education Literary Reflections and Perspectives units. These organizers can be used with any fiction and nonfiction material and provide a framework for developing constructed responses, preparing for Socratic Seminar and DBQ analysis.
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4th - 12th
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