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The Old Man and the Sea - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway.Take a Peek Inside:Students become inspired by this tale of struggle and perseverance against nature. Creative ideas are offered to enhance learning in the classroom. Students create a link between the idea of luck and the society in which Santiago lives. Put events between Manolin and Santiago in the order that they happen after Santiago's fight with the marlin. Explore the character of Santiago by indicating wha
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9th - 12th
Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan (9-12): Literature Analysis Using Socratic Circles
Encourage your students’ active analytical efforts! Providing a framework for analytical creativity, Socratic Seminar nurtures deep thought through dialogue while encompassing many of the Common Core State Standards for reading, speaking, and listening. This strategy targets competence in analysis aligned with common core standards and expectations.To that end, this resource includes categories with model questions to assist students in their development of pertinent inquiries written to includ
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9th - 12th
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Story Starters - science fiction writing aid 120 flash card set
Story starters offer you a way to get your creative juices flowing, without having to come up with the whole story on your own. Draw as many or as few cards as you need from categories like plot, setting, characters, and items, and go from there. A whole class could use the same cards and have totally different stories!
You'll get 120 cards with all of the most common themes you'll find in most science fiction stories. Many of them have choices or options, too, giving the writers even more crea
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
The Marrow Thieves Novel Study- worksheets/assessments - BONUS FILE - Indigenous
Various worksheets and assessments for the novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline.ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING ACTIVITYPre-Reading activity to introduce The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline- reviews the definition of marrow- has students compare/contrast Western and Indigenous Worldviews by watching a video- answers/video notes included.ACTIVITY 2: IMPACTS OF COLONIZATIONHelp students with their understanding of the novel while reading- reviews the definitions of colonization, assimilation, cul
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11th, Adult Education
Angela's Ashes - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel Angela's Ashes written by Frank McCourt.Take a Peek Inside:Follow the true experiences of Frank McCourt as he struggles to support his family during his youth. Help students enjoy the novel with different activities to help comprehend the difficult vocabulary words. Students are asked to predict what will happen in the novel prior to reading it, by exploring the literary device: foreshadowing. Answer true or false questions about the family's move to Ireland. Descr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Historical Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 9-12
Story Starters - 100 card set with beginnings to short stories or narratives
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Story starters off you a fun way to write. No more searching for an idea to write about, because it's already here! This card set features 83 beginnings of stories in the dramatic fiction, scifi, fantasy, action, historical fiction, and thriller genres.The first few sentences are written for you, and then you do the rest.
You'll get 100 cards total, including a few blank ones to make your own, and some title cards to h
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
The Road - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Road written by Cormac McCarthy. Take a Peek Inside:Students become captivated with the idea of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Incorporate probing questions and informative vocabulary to create a thorough and useful experience for students. Identify the meaning of words found in the reading. Gain a raw understanding of the father-son dynamic by exploring the father's sacrifice for his son. Make predictions of the disaster that destroyed the world based o
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9th - 12th
Fairy Tale Scripts - Robin Hood, Jack and the Three Bears
This fun and humorous script is adapted from three classic fairy tales 'Robin Hood', 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', and 'Jack and the Beanstalk'. The stories are interwoven to make a complete show with recurring characters and themes of fairness, caring and imagination. The parts are written so that a small troupe of 6 actors can play every role or up to 17 different speaking roles can be assigned separately. Suggestions are also available for adding non-speaking roles which could further inc
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
10 Dr Seuss detailed book studies - 3 levels of challenge
For every book, there are three levels of challenge for all activities - easy (5 questions), intermediate and challenging (at least 10 for each of these levels)The types of questions are:open multiple choice cause and effect Cloze procedurefind and copyinferenceIn addition to these there are 3 levels of challenge for:a keyword listQuestions about these keywordsa unique poem about the bookQuestions about these poemsA summary of the bookAll files in word format for easy editing All answers are inc
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1st - 10th
Character Cellphone Alternative Book Report Literary Analysis Middle High School
This character cellphone book report is an excellent way to get your students to think critically about the book they are reading. This is an alternative to a traditional book report because it really requires students to analyze the character, make inferences and think outside of the box. The great thing about this report is that it can be completed DURING reading, rather than waiting until a book is completed and risk forgetting important information. Students will use what they know to create
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5th - 12th
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The Marrow Thieves - Chapter Questions - Novel Study - Indigenous
Chapter questions for all 26 chapters of The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - 51 chapter questions with 1 final reflection question (total of 52 questions)- titles of each chapter provided with page ranges- blank space provided for students to record their responsesAnswers includedDesigned for an NBE3C course in the Ontario curriculum (Grade 11 College Preparation English: Indigenous Voices), but can easily be used in other courses.Please check out my other resources for The Marrow Thieves in
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11th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â The Marrow Thieves - Novel Study worksheets with BONUS FILE - Indigenous
Halloween-Themed Suspense Resources Secondary ELA Standards based fun
Use these resources to engage your learners the week of Halloween (or before and after, too! Decide what works best for you and your students).Why fight their restless energy as they dream of candy and wonder why we have school when such a day clearly exists for children to have fun?This bundle allows you to give students some choice in their learning.FUN:Digital Magnetic Poetry: Halloween and Autumn editionsDigital Pumpkin Carving (add in a creative writing component)Standards-Based:Analyze th
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6th - 12th
The Grapes of Wrath - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Grapes of Wrath written by John Steinbeck.Take a Peek Inside:Take the journey to California with the Joad family, in hopes of a better life during the Great Depression. Study questions can be used as discussion starters, as well as a way to monitor student reading. Identify industries other than farming that may be affected negatively by drought. Students put themselves into the story and imagine traveling along with the Joads, and what it would be like to live
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Historical Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 9-12
Dr. Martin Luther King: The Art of Rhetoric: Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Teach the art of persuasion with rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logosteach nonfiction text structure with graphic organizersteach how to recognize claimsteach use of repetition in rhetorical textscelebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's iconic message for Black History Month and every month!Develop vocabularyteach the use of figurative language in nonfiction texts (simile, metaphor, allusions)teach compassion and empathy!
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9th - 12th
Independent Reading Tracker | Books I've Read | Blank Bookshelf
These bookshelves are a wonderful way for your students to keep track of the books they've read! Whether you use these throughout the year or send them home as a summer reading assignment, these shelves will keep your students excited to read.There are 10 different designs, each featuring blank books and various plants and home decor to decorate the shelves.Simply print and place in the front of a reading binder, reading folder, or use to decorate a classroom bulletin board. Once a shelf is fill
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2nd - 12th
Darkness Before Dawn Reader's Theater: YA Fiction Group Work Digital Resources
Reader's Theater is an excellent way to get students engaged in reading and to build their fluency. 16 pages of examples, instructions, and rubric.Reader's Theater builds reading fluency because as students prepare to present, they are completing repeated readings with a purpose, thereby increasing their accuracy and automaticity. I have been teaching Sharon M. Draper's Hazelwood High Trilogy since discovering it in 2009. Darkness Before Dawn is the third book in this award-winning series, and
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8th - 12th
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Various Novel Study Guides/Literature Kits BUNDLE
This BUNDLE includes the following Novel Study Guides/Literature Kits:Freak the MightyWonderHootKira-KiraBridge to TerabithiaTuck EverlastingHolesWringerOld YellerHatchetThe OutsidersLord of the FliesClick on each title above to see sample pages and read a description of the Guide.Our Novel Study Guides ready-made educational lesson plans test student comprehension and challenge students to think deeper about a novel. Novel Study Guides range from award-winners to literary classics for grades 1-
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5th - 12th
Lord of the Flies - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel Lord of the Flies written by William Golding.Take a Peek Inside:Witness the downfall of humanity and loss of innocence when a group of young boys descend into savagery. Challenging questions require students to really think deeper about the content of the book. Identify any part of today's society that might be considered 'island-like', and determine what this says about human nature. Put events in order as they happened when the boys are first stranded and must fi
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Various Novel Study Guides/Literature Kits BUNDLE
The Good Earth - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Good Earth written by Pearl S. Buck.Take a Peek Inside:Experience the hardships and tribulations of a Chinese family living in poverty prior to World War II. Our resource acts as a great supplement to the novel in order to help students comprehend it deeper. Set the tone by brainstorming the traditional ways people celebrate the birth of babies. Analyze the actions of Wang Lung's uncle to describe his true character. Identify what is being described from the me
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Historical Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 9-12
Indian Horse - Novel Study activities with BONUS FILE for the film - Indigenous
4 different activities for students to complete based on the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese, plus BONUS FILE for the film.ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING RESEARCHPre-Reading Research activity for students to research different topics related to the historical and contemporary context of the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese.Topics include definitions, colonialism, residential schools, worldviews and more.ACTIVITY 2: PRE-READING VOCABULARYPre-Reading activity for students to review vocabular
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11th, Adult Education
The Outsiders - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Outsiders written by S.E. Hinton.Take a Peek Inside:Delve deep into a world of socioeconomic differences and the tragic outcome of this conflict. A variety of activities keep students on their toes and practicing reading skills. Explore the themes of prejudice and social conventions and the part they play in a community. Explain Johnny's transformation through the eyes of Ponyboy. Answer multiple choice questions about Johnny and Ponyboy's time in the church. M
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Various Novel Study Guides/Literature Kits BUNDLE
Short Stories Around the World Project character, theme, conflict, plot analysis
Looking for a culminating project to finish up your short story unit? Look no further! This short story project has every thing you need to get students reading and analyzing literature.Includes:instruction sheet with hyperlinked texts to choose fromteacher example slide showtemplate slide show for students to use as they create their presentationsrubricgraphic organizer for helping students to write objective summaryStudents learn digital literacy skills and team work and collaboration in tan
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9th - 12th
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RL.10.5 Analyze Text Structure Academic Vocabulary Notes and Choice Board
Includes:Guided Notes and slideshow on the standard as well as a choice board.I developed this choice board to allow students to practice analyzing the text structure of suspense stories as they apply what they have learned in class about foreshadowing, linear and nonlinear plots, flashbacks, twist endings, and cliffhangers to analyze a short story of choice.You get analytical questions for 5 suspenseful short stories, each providing opportunity for close reading to analyze text structure. Over
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9th - 12th
RL.10.5 Analyze Text Structure Suspense Choice Board Halloween Reading EOC Prep
I developed this choice board to allow students to practice analyzing the text structure of suspense stories as they apply what they have learned in class about foreshadowing, linear and nonlinear plots, flashbacks, twist endings, and cliffhangers to analyze a short story of choice.You get analytical questions for 5 suspenseful short stories, each providing opportunity for close reading to analyze text structure. Over 70 standards-based questions in total!Stories:"The Lady, or the Tiger" by Fran
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â RL.10.5 Analyze Text Structure Academic Vocabulary Notes and Choice Board
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