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High school Hispanic Heritage Month writing-expository literature circles
Book Cover Activity: Analytical and Evaluative Discussion, Redesign, and Lesson
Looking for a fresh way to have students engage with a book? Book covers are an underutilized resource in the classroom. With this three-part book cover activity, students will learn elements of effective book covers, analyze and evaluate covers of high-interest novels, redesign covers that are ineffective or create them for different audiences, and then write an optional informative essay about book cover marketing.When to use this book cover activity...Use this book cover activity as a hook be
Grades:
7th - 10th
Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing
Looking for high school reading comprehension passages and questions? Think outside the box with these interactive, engaging reading stations and writing stations activities! Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry texts, engage in small group discussion, and revise any essay writing assignment, including expository, argumentative, literary analysis, and more! If you're looking for a structured way to practice critical close reading, writing, and revision skills in a hands-on and int
Grades:
7th - 10th
La Casa en Mango Street Complete 6-8 week Unit
Sandra Cisnero's La casa en Mango Street presents a variety of topics from cultural identity to social issues that we still face in today’s society. Literature is meant to empower, to connect, to build a bridge that allows the readers to see themselves through the story at hand. Mango street does just that, it tells a story that many of us can connect to, it teaches our students the value of their own stories and the impact that our heritage has on us. This unit addresses the main themes present
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Circuit- SPANISH Cajas de Cartón (Estudio de Novela)
Every chapter focuses on reading comprehension strategies. Starting with chapter one, the focus is on what the author is trying to convey and how we can read that through what is written in the book. Chapter two brings in new skills: Text dependent questions, vocabulary development, summarization and visualization. Chapter three has students thinking about what questions they have about what they are reading. Chapters 4-12 all have the above mentioned strategies implemented into each sheet. The
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Creating a Perfect Utopian Society Extension Activity
This is a brainstorming packet that students can use to create their own utopian society. This is a great extension activity when discussing utopian/dystopian texts. It is also a great way to get students thinking about what makes a society work.
Texts that go great when teaching about utopian/dystopian texts:
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Weyn
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Divergent by Vero
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6th - 10th
Segunda Carta de Relación Lesson Plan & PowerPoint
This lesson plan includes:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please note that the mat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Mexikid By: Pedro Martin A No Prep Novel - Literature Study
This novel study is for the Pedro Martin graphic novel, Mexikid. Within this packet you will receive 45 pages of student activities plus answer keys. It includes a variety of comprehensive and critical thinking skills. This product is perfect for individual or group work. Included are a variety of activities and skill sheets. You can pick and choose what best fits the needs of your students. The chapters are broken into sections with comprehension questions along with activities to enhance stude
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Mexikid A Graphic Memoir By: Pedro Martin Novel Bundle
Of Mice and Men Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan
The Socratic Seminar is the perfect way to- get your students to participate in class discussions- have students learn to truly analyze a work of literature or a topic- to get students to understand something from multiple viewpoints.The Socratic Seminar is a student led graded group discussion about a subject or novel. They plan ahead of time for the questions and then sit in a circle to discuss the opened-ended questions. The teacher listens and grades the students based on the content and qua
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6th - 10th
"Visión de los vencidos - Presagios" - Lesson Plan & PowerPoint
This lesson plan includes three documents:1. Teacher Lesson Plan with answer key2. Student Handout ready to print3. PowerPoint to accompany the activitiesThe lessons includes:- notes for historical context, vocabulary, text-dependent questions, rhetorical devices, and a free response question (FRQ) practice.-All activities include the answer key to guide you in teaching the main points of the text. The lessons are ready to print.This lesson will support the AP Spanish Literature course. Please n
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
All Quiet on the Western Front Summative Assessment Lesson(s) - NO PREP
Embark on a literary exploration like never before with my meticulously crafted Summative Assessment lesson for All Quiet on the Western Front. Perfect for English 9-10th grade classes, this comprehensive package is designed to provide an immersive and engaging experience for both teachers and students. What Awaits You:Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart your Summative Assessment with ease using our Google Slides presentation. From clearly outlined objectives and agendas to links for all resou
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10th
Writing A Research Paper- A Sample Paper
This is a research paper about writing a research paper. The paper is written in American Psychological Association (APA) style. It gives the reader the basic instructions needed to choose a topic, conduct research, and write a research paper. Although written in APA format, the instructions are beneficial and relevant regardless whether the student is writing in MLA or another writing formatting style.
Sample Paper: Writing a Research Paper by B. Gayle Jackson is licensed under a Creative Commo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Middle Ages Literature: King Arthur lit. circles & Lais of Marie de France
Invite your students into the Middle Ages with this three-week unit! Texts that are used in this unit include:
-- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, edited and translated by James Winny
-- The Alliterative Morte Arthure, translated by Valerie Krishna
-- Yvain: The Knight of the Lion, by Chretien de Troyes, translated by Burton Raffel
-- Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart, by Chretien de Troyes, translated by Burton Raffel
-- The Lais of Marie de France, translated by Glyn S. Burgess and Keith Busby
Grades:
10th - 12th
How to write a paragraph
The Paragraph package is an easy to use document that will help students learn how to write effectively using the proper form.The document includes a detailed description of the different types of paragraphs as well as how to effectively write the paragraph (with sentence by sentence instructions).You may also be interested in the following products: ❒Creating a Board Game Assessment Tool❒English Grammar Cheat Sheet❒Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes❒Sentences Grammar Circles For Easy &
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7th - 10th
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From Idea to Page-Turner! Learn how to create a plot to thrill your readers!
Hello Teachers! This eBook is an in-depth, comprehensive resource on plot development and how to structure a story arc. Designed for ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITING students, most appropriate for those in grades 11 & 12, but possibly 10th grade. Think of those students who are passionate and dedicated to their writing. If you have a student that fits that description then this eBook is for them and you! From Idea to Page-Turner is a comprehensive approach to plot and story arc development. In this
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
AP English - They Say / I Say Academic Writing Templates with Practice Prompts
The book "They Say/ I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing" was written by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein and published in 2010 by Norton. This book is a guide for academic writing and focuses on the importance of engaging with others' ideas while also presenting one's own. It provides templates and strategies for effectively incorporating sources and making persuasive arguments. Overall, "They Say/ I Say" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their academic writing
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Great Gatsby Literature Circle with CCSS
The Great Gatsby – Common Core Curriculum Standards
Everything needed to have a student-led group project, a Literature Circle, over The Great Gatsby i s included in this lesson. The unit will require 9 days for students to read the text within their literature circle, with an additional 3 days for reading quizzes.
Instructions for the teacher are included. A daily position sheet is included for assigning each member of the group to complete the written activities they are required to do du
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Independent Reading with Common Core Writing Task - Begging for Change
This file includes the customizable .doc formatting for independent reading tasks with a Common Core writing task.
While this packet was created using Begging for Change by Sharon Flake, the .doc format makes all parts of this bundle easy to change and use for any text.
What's included?
Student Handout Independent Reading Expectations and Worksheets - 16 pages (designed to print duplex)
Common Core Writing Task - 3 pages
Writing Task Guiding Lesson PPT - 56 slides (with animations, transitions
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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50 Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions: "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo
Are you looking for an engaging and thought-provoking resource for your English or literature class? Look no further than "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo and this set of 50 complex, text-dependent questions!These questions delve deep into the themes and issues explored in the book, including family dynamics, religion, identity, gender, and community. With a focus on critical thinking and analysis, these questions are perfect for fostering lively classroom discussions and encouraging students t
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9th - 12th
Gabriel García Márquez Biografía y Obra / Realismo Mágico Cien Años de Soledad
El día del libro está cerca, ideal para estudiar la vida y obra de Gabriel García Márquez con este set de actividades de diferentes niveles. Refuerza la comprensión lectora y la creatividad mientras aprendes de Gabo y sobre el realismo mágico.Una biografía con vocabulario digerible, preguntas de comprensión lectora y actividades divertidas. Además de una hoja de análisis para generar conversación sobre el realismo mágico.Gabriel Garcia Márquez es uno de los mayores exponentes de la literatura de
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Julio Cortázar Biografía y Obra-Conversación y Análisis: Manual de Instrucciones
Para celebrar el día del libro, estudia la vida y obra de Julio Cortázar, con este set de actividades para practicar vocabulario, tiempos pasados y análisis literarios. Refuerza la comprensión lectora y la creatividad mientras aprendes de Cortázar y su Manual de Instrucciones.Una biografía con vocabulario fácil, preguntas de comprensión lectora y actividades divertidas. Además de una hoja de análisis para generar conversación sobre un extracto de su obra, Manual de Instrucciones. Los estudiantes
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Shining Light on Multiple Sclerosis Day: A Poetic Journey May 24th!"
Title: "Shining Light on Multiple Sclerosis Day: A Poetic Journey Through Strength and Courage" May 24th This is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and fortitude of individuals confronting the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Through vivid imagery and emotive verses, this poem captures the essence of the MS experience, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of those living with the condition.In the classroom, this poem serves as a powerful educational tool for raising awareness ab
Grades:
6th - 10th
Read Aloud Intro ESPERANZA RISING, digital Background History in Google Slides
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. BL 5.3GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: Please be aware tha
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5th - 12th
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ESPERANZA RISING Historical Background Google Slide Intro digital music, photos
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION GOOGLE SLIDE lesson provides digital pre-reading resources, context & factual historical background information for Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. BL 5.3GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT: Please be aware tha
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5th - 12th
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The Giver by Lois Lowry Final Test, Novel Assessment, Book Exam
This is a final test for Lois Lowry's The Giver, including multiple choice, true false, quote matching, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible key point examples for each short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts for essay choice questions they can use for their expository essay at the end of the term as well.This assessment delves into the rich tapestry of themes, characters, and literary elements within the novel, offering an insightf
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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