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A Christmas Carol; A Readers' Theater Adaptation
Included in A Christmas Carol:-complete script-pre-reading activities-vocabulary study-discussion questions-suggestions for projectsThis reader's theater adaptation is suitable for grades 7- adult. While adhering to the plot of the original work, this adaptation uses more modern language, so that it can be more easily understood by today's students. It can be used with small groups or entire classrooms in both regular and special education. Reading the play aloud, or even acting it out will m
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons
Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Gift of the Magi Lesson Plans and Activities
O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi" is a great read for the holiday season. I've read it successfully with high school, university, and advanced ESL/EFL students. And now I've put together the most comprehensive collection of downloadable and printable resources to teach "The Gift of the Magi" this holiday season! This 105-page collection of 15 activities, worksheets, games and assessments that I've written and honed over the years cover every aspect of the story: vocabula
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Marrow Thieves Cherie Dimaline 4 Full 3 Part Differentiated Lesson Plans
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day The Marrow Thieves Cherie Dimaline 4 Full 3 Part Differentiated Lesson PlansOver 50 page resource. First Nations - Indigenous - Canadian History - Native Americans - Close Reading Information Text, Graphic Organizers, 3 Part Lesson Plans, Self-Assessments, Peer-Assessments, Posters, Printables, Worksheets, Character Sketches, Moral Messages, Story Telling, Residential Schools, Unit Plans, Creative Writing for Intermediate Senior WITH RUBRICS!In th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Tao of Who? Winnie-the-Pooh Reading Activities - Ancient China Daoism/Taoism
These two activities are a fun way to get students to better understand as well as become interested in the principles of Daoism/Taoism (one of the Leadership Philosophies/Three Schools of Thought that developed in Ancient China). After students have finished reading the excerpt “The Tao of Who?” from the book The Tao of Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh and friends!) by Benjamin Hoff, they can choose to answer one out of four questions that best fits with their learning style via a Comprehension Menu. Afte
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cesar Chavez Mini Unit - Spanish - ESL - History
Here is a mini unit I did with my classes of multiple levels about Cesar Chavez. There are a lot of different activities in this bundle. Check out my lesson plan to help guide you use all of the materials. I'm still adding materials to the bundle.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
101 Essays that Will Change the Way You Think -- Full Unit
Guide students on a journey of self-discovery and purposeful living with this thoughtful ELA unit. Centered on Brianna Wiest's introspective book 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, this unit empowers deep critical thinking and personal growth through a blend of writing prompts, literary analysis, class discussions, and a creative gratitude project.This unit includes:- Class discussion and individual reading guides for Brianna Wiest's essays, with prompts to unpack her style, rhetoric
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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
Honor by Elif Shafak | Reading Questions Chapter by Chapter
This resource includes 196 reading questions for the novel Honor by Elif Shafak. I've broken the novel into three reading chunks, roughly 100 pages each. Then, for each chunk's chapters (there are many), there are specific questions that can be used for reading check quizzes, discussion questions, or journal prompts. Questions range from literal to inferential to evaluative.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Honor by Elif Shafak | Unit of Study
Literacy Circles for Novel/Book Study High School (Remote/Distance & In-Person)
This 5-week unit is everything you need to complete a rigorous novel study. Students are grouped by novel or other larger text and complete roles that rotate on a weekly basis. The unit is designed to encourage a deep dive into any larger body of work and then create a product that shows an outgrowth of learning. Students will collaborate and create with this unit. It works well in conjunction with other lessons and is a great way to break up the week so students are consistently reading indepen
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Is the Earth Flat? 1 Page Sci Literacy Article with Follow Questions
Is the world flat? Ridiculous right? Isn’t this what Christopher Columbus was all about in 1492? Yet still some people are unconvinced. Case in point is the Flat Earth Society which even in the 1970’s boasted a membership of over 3,500 strong. This is a one-page article on this unique perspective with follow up questions. This is just a starter article to initiate the subject and get some debate going.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Christmas Carol Reader's Theatre Script -Charles Dickens Original -John Leech
Ebenezer ScroogeSpirit…Tell me if Tiny Tim will live. The Ghost of Christmas PresentI see a vacant seat in the poor chimney-corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, the child will die. Ebenezer ScroogeNo, no. Oh, no, kind Spirit! Say he will be spared. The Ghost of Christmas PresentIf these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race will find him here. What then? If he be like to die, he had better do it, and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The ILIAD by Homer - comprehensive book study and activities
A detailed book study with resources. This includes for all 24 chapters:10 open questionsMultiple sets of 5 questions on the themes Multiple sets of 5 questions on the characters 10 inference questions and possible response10 critical thinking questions and possible responsesIn addition to this:a summary of the chaptera list of the keywords and their meanings in this chapterdescription about the themesdescription about the characters All files in word format for easy editingAll answers are inclu
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - Comprehensive book studies and guides
Twas the Night Before Christmas Reader's Theater Vocabulary
Increase fluency with this classic Christmas poem! This Reader's Theater includes the original language and is broken down into parts of 5-30 or more students. Includes:Space to record students assigned to each of the 5 groups; helpful for you and your students!Entire poem broken down into parts; primarily groups, with some girl/boy/all lines; Intended for flow of words (fluency) and fun dashes of exciting one liners!Key vocabulary covers 2 pages - words AND definitions! I learned quite a b
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Read the Rainbow 2022/2023 curated homeschool & educator booklist recommendation
In this booklist you'll receive over 60 titles of hand selected, vetted by me, and kid approved books for our 2022/2023 homeschool season. Each section comes with my kids' top two favorites, should you find it hard when making a decision between certain books, as well as an overview of why I picked and paired this collection of books for my homeschooled children. Books that I felt needed a warning or graphic label have them marked next to the book to hopefully leave you with no surprises. This c
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"March of Valor: A Poetic Tribute to D-Day's Fight, 6 June"
This is a stirring poem that commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who took part in the D-Day landings during World War II. It vividly describes the events of that fateful day, capturing the courage and determination of the Allied forces as they fought for freedom.Students and teachers can use this poem to enhance their understanding of D-Day and its historical significance. It serves as a powerful tool for engaging students in discussions about bravery, sacrifice and the import
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" and "The Ballot or the Bullet" -- texts and quiz
This package contains the following:
annotated texts of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and Malcom X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" (Detroit version), formatted in an easy to read two-column format with explanatory footnotes to provide historical context for students
a quiz over the two texts -- 24 questions with an answer bank, 11 standard multiple-choice questions, and an essay question -- with an answer key for the answer bank and multiple-choice questions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Brave New World Final Test, Novel Assessment, Multiple Choice, True False, Essay
This is a final test for Adolf Huxley's Brave New World, including true / false, multiple choice, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible key points for short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts and the possible key points for essay choice questions and my assessment of their expository essay as well. Unlock the secrets of Aldous Huxley's dystopian masterpiece with another Literature Test on 'Brave New World' to add to your playlist. I
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Guide: Gallop Toward the Sun by Peter Stark (Tecumseh & William Henry Harrison)
A Discussion Guide for the book, Gallop Toward the Sun: Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison by Peter Stark. A comprehensive discussion guide suggested for grades 9 on up. "American, Canadian, and British history... full of true adventure!" Copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024This is a biography of Chief Tecumseh and William Henry Harrison who were involved with the conflicts that developed because of America’s expansion into the frontier. The author, Peter
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Neale Hurston, Final Test, Novel Assessment
This is a final test for Zora Neal Hurtston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, including multiple choice, true false, quote matching, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible answer 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 nov
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Discussion Guide for the book: "This Other Eden" by Paul Harding
Discussion Guide for: Novel, “This Other Eden” by Paul HardingGuide copyright 2024, Betty J. White, aka Compass RosePublisher: W.W. Norton & Company, January 24, 2023. 224 pages. ISBN-10 132403629X ISBN-13 978-1324036296 Available as an e-bookA fictional story inspired by true events, about the (true) forcible eviction in the early 1900’s of the residents of Malaga Island (the story in the book called this “Apple Island”) by the state of Maine. Most of the residents in the story are of mixe
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Educated: A Memoir-Discussion Questions + Essay Prompts
This is a 10 page pdf but only the first two pages are the questions. You are purchasing my resource which is ten big picture questions about many of the ideals and themes of Tara Westover's memoir: Educated. The remaining 8 pages are copies of three articles written about the book and its impact. Three of my 10 questions quote these pieces from The New York Times, Psychology Today, and Vanity Fair. I included printable copies in case you'd like your students to read these articles before they a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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