Higher education Halloween close reading literature circles

Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum | 11th-Grade English | FULL YEAR of Lesson Plans!

Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!

Created by

Building Book Love

Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter. You will get: 8 Critical lenses with explanations for each lens *Religious Connection Lens *Psychoanalytical Lens *Feminist or Gender Lens *Historian Lens *Archetype or Narratology Lens *Marxist Lens *Reader Response Lens *New Criticism Lens

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Activities, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Reading Circles: LITERATURE / FICTION Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment

Created by

The Lesson Shop

Reading/Literature Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class book, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are then given a piece of literature (a novel or short story) to discuss. The text is then split into sections (by c

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE

Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter Analysis Questions-Entire Book (5 sets)

Created by

High School Book Love

This questions set is filled with comprehension and analysis type questions that ensure student understanding of important concepts in the novel. A focus on literary elements such as tone and mood and symbolism is included in the questions set, as well as allusions and a character analysis of some of the minor characters that may be overlooked in a first reading. There is an emphasis on using textual evidence for infer meaning and support answers.This is a bundle of all FIVE (Part Two is divided

Subjects:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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CCSS:

How to Read Like a Professor AP Literature Bundle

Created by

Jeanmarie McLaughlin

I assign How to Read Literature like a Professor as summer reading as I think many AP Literature teachers also do. For years, I struggled with ways to intentionally incorporate the take-aways throughout the year. As a result, I have created a series of quick activities that can be used with any novel or play at any point during the year.This bundle includesNEW: Reading Like a Professor Book ClubsHow to Read Literature Like a Professor Analysis Handout--"The Professor Says-I Say"How to Read L

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Task Cards

Left & Right Annotations

Created by

Marisa E Thompson

Done with gotcha quizzes, question lists, and novel packets?Ready for a more authentic reading experience for your classes but still want to be able to assess students' comprehension and analysis skills?The solution: Left & Right Annotations.Easy to memorize and instantly applicable, this slide deck includes student testimonies, Left & Right Annotations samples, and a slide to present as students become accustomed to this simple, any-subject annotation method.Use it with or without TQE!N

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Centers

Reading Quizzes for ALL CHAPTERS of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN (Google Docs)

Created by

Lit Empowered

This is a complete set of reading quizzes for all 24 chapters of Frankenstein.Teachers all know that few kids read assigned material unless they’re given reading quizzes. I want them to read, so I regularly use reading quizzes to make sure the reading happens. I always try to make my reading quizzes "Sparknotes-proof," so just reading summaries wouldn't be enough to pass these quizzes.These quizzes are divided into three reading sections: Letters - Ch. 8, Ch. 9-16, and Ch. 17-24.There are 8-10

Subjects:

Assessment, Literature Circles

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Atomic Habits Book Study

Created by

MrsBreeSchrock

Take your high school English classroom on a transformative journey through the book Atomic Habits with this comprehensive unit! As an experienced high school English teacher, I understand the importance of providing educators with resources that foster collaboration, meaningful engagement, and clear learning objectives.This unit comes complete with a detailed pacing guide, allowing you to plan exactly how long each lesson will take to teach. With clear learning objectives and essential question

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, Reading

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff

Types:

Projects, Activities, Literature Circles

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Night by Elie Wiesel QUOTE ANALYSIS

Created by

ChallengeAcceptedELA

This 7-page resource is meant to help students reach a deeper analysis as they read Elie Wiesel's novel Night. I have had much success with the say, mean, matter method in my own classroom. Each page of this resource includes three quotes. After reading the chapter, students are to consider each quote in context (SAYS), paraphrase what the quote MEANS, and explain how the quote MATTERS to the story or how it plays into various themes.INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:- A blank copy of the Night Say, Mea

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

Also included in: Night by Elie Wiesel Unit BUNDLE!

Book Clubs & Lit Circles Made Easy with Google Docs! Updated for Online Learning

Created by

Adventures with Mrs Anderson

Now updated to include a remote, asynchronous online book club option due to COVID-19! Note: If you are moving to all-online learning due to the pandemic, I would suggest students choose public domain books that can be found for free online. Here is a great site to visit for public domain books! Want to infuse more student choice in your classroom? Need to facilitate deep literary analysis? Desperately need a better way to hit and assess those speaking and listening standards? Class book clubs (

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

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Novel Study to be used with All the Light We Cannot See

Created by

Mindy Killgrove

This beautifully written tale of goodness and light is one you will want to share with students, kids, friends, family, and book club members. This short little unit contains a vocabulary review, in-depth study guides, and broad discussion questions. As always, all answer keys are provided.

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Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Literature Circles

Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy

Created by

Linda Jennifer

Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy Socratic Seminars provide an engaging way for students to learn about any topic and build critical thinking skills. It’s a low-prep way for teachers to teach without sacrificing rigor. Furthermore, because it can foster open dialogues among classmates, it builds better classroom camaraderie.What buyers are saying:This was perfect! I had been looking for a way to get my students to think more and engage each other instead

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, For All Subjects

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.9-10.1

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Also included in: Critical Thinking Activity High School Reading Comprehension Socratic Seminar

Reading Quizzes for ALL chapters of THE SCARLET LETTER (Google Docs)

Created by

Lit Empowered

NEW RESOURCE:This is a complete set of reading quizzes for the entire novel The Scarlet Letter.There are a total of 60 questions. None of the questions repeat. All questions are multiple choice (see preview). In each set of ten questions, three test difficult vocabulary from the novel, which I use as extra credit.The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 1-8: two different reading quizzes of 10 questions each (20 questions total).The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 9-16: two different reading quizzes of 10 questions each (2

Subjects:

Assessment, Literature Circles

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Also included in: THE SCARLET LETTER -- FULL LITERARY UNIT (Quizzes, Character & Plot Maps, etc.)

Station Eleven Novel Study Lesson Plan, Quiz, Activity and Exam Bundle

Created by

Wicked Lit Library

This is a Station Eleven bundle pack, including everything needed for a novel study. Each item requires students to thoroughly read the novel. Students will not be able to coast by just reading online summaries. Educators can use the contents of this bundle for learners of different abilities by assigning as work outside of class or activities to be done in class. This can be used for distance and online learning as well. Educators in need of sub plans or short term leave plans will find all the

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Assessment, Literature Circles

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Annotate Text Bookmarks

Created by

Thank a Teacher

Problem: Annotating text is a key part of Common Core and a skill that needs to be developed with students. They don't always remember all the annotating "tools" in their "toolbox." I needed a helpful reminder that is close at hand for kids to refer to while reading the text.Solution: Bookmarks are a fast and easy way to keep annotation tips right where they are needed--near the text! These reinforce and remind students of skills they are learning. Results: My students love them. They want sev

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Literature Circles

"A Temporary Matter" by Jhumpa Lahiri | 20-page Editable Lesson Plan + Writing!

Created by

Rigorous Resources

NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-based! This 20-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Jhumpa Lahiri's "A Temporary Matter"!! Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The reading quiz, discussion questions, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!! Hold your stu

Subjects:

Handouts, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Also included in: American Literature Curriculum | 11th-Grade English | FULL YEAR of Lesson Plans!

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Classroom Discussion Guide)

Created by

Lady Literature

A PowerPoint presentation of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. This presentation consists of key points that you can use in class discussions and class reports. The details focus on several topics such as a brief background about the author, why the novel was written, and the story's elements. This presentation will guide you in delivering coherent ideas while having fun.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Literature Circles

Flowers for Algernon Unit Pack

Created by

Lovable Language Arts

This is a mini unit on the short story "Flowers for Algernon". Please note that this is not for the complete novel. This is a great unit to use when introducing the genre, science fiction. Included in this unit is: • Progress report summaries • Anticipation guide • 15 days of daily warm-ups • Picture vocabulary power point • Video and reflection questions • Activity for the movie “Charly” • Vocabulary quiz • Study guide • Unit test (including a modified version) • Rorschack (ink blot) test acti

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Vocabulary

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

Hamlet Act Two Analysis

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Check out this Hamlet Act 2 Analysis: Your Comprehensive Companion for Engaging Shakespearean Exploration in the Classroom!Elevate your teaching experience with our meticulously crafted digital resources designed to enrich the study of Hamlet's Act 2. This dynamic toolkit empowers educators to guide students through a thorough analysis of this pivotal act, fostering deeper comprehension and stimulating meaningful discussions.What is included: Act 2 QuizAct 2 Answer KeyStudent Copy Discussion Que

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Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Hamlet Bundle

Bell Ringers for A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

Created by

Schooled Ya

These Bell Ringers are designed to get students thinking about the issues presented in Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns. There are over 15 questions, to be used on 15 different days to begin conversations with students. Each question has the chapter number included to prevent spoilers! You may wish to have students respond in a notebook or on a discussion board. Each one is designed to take about ten minutes to respond to. In addition, there are suggestions for notes for each part of t

Subjects:

Homework, Literature Circles, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Hamlet Act Four Analysis

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Check out this Hamlet Act 4 Analysis: Your Comprehensive Companion for Engaging Shakespearean Exploration in the Classroom!Elevate your teaching experience with our meticulously crafted digital resources designed to enrich the study of Hamlet's Act 4. This dynamic toolkit empowers educators to guide students through a thorough analysis of this pivotal act, fostering deeper comprehension and stimulating meaningful discussions.What is included: Act 4 QuizAct 4 Answer KeyStudent Copy Discussion Que

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Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Hamlet Bundle

Hamlet Act One Analysis

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Check out this Hamlet Act 1 Analysis: Your Comprehensive Companion for Engaging Shakespearean Exploration in the Classroom!Elevate your teaching experience with our meticulously crafted digital resources designed to enrich the study of Hamlet's Act 1. This dynamic toolkit empowers educators to guide students through a thorough analysis of this pivotal act, fostering deeper comprehension and stimulating meaningful discussions.What is included: Act 1 QuizAct 1 Answer KeyStudent Copy Discussion Qu

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Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Hamlet Bundle

Hamlet Act Five Analysis

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Check out this Hamlet Act 5 Analysis: Your Comprehensive Companion for Engaging Shakespearean Exploration in the Classroom!Elevate your teaching experience with our meticulously crafted digital resources designed to enrich the study of Hamlet's Act 5. This dynamic toolkit empowers educators to guide students through a thorough analysis of this pivotal act, fostering deeper comprehension and stimulating meaningful discussions.What is included: Act 5 QuizAct 5 Answer KeyStudent Copy Discussion Que

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