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12th grade literature webquests
Holocaust Webquest Activity
This Holocaust webquest is a great way to review or introduce students to a study of the Nazi atrocities committed against the Jewish people in Europe. Â It would work well in any World History class or as an introductory activity for Holocaust-related novels and other literary works. Â
Students will explore the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum at https://www.ushmm.org/learn which contains an incredible amount of information, documentation, video clips, survivor testimonies
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7th - 12th
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Intro to Gris Grimly Frankenstein
Gris Grimly "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. Complete digital or print introduction to Gris Grimly's graphic novel of Frankenstein. Gris Grimly's, Frankenstein, graphic novel is a part of our Science Fiction series designed to engage students in a fully illustrated version of Mary Shelley's 1818 original text. **Please Note: This resources utilizes a website in order for students to complete a Webquest on Mary Shelley. Please check the website to ensure that you and your students have access befo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Gris Grimly "Frankenstein" Volumes I and II
Edgar Allan Poe WebQuest (PDF & Digital)
This is a quick activity that will orient your students before reading a Poe story or poem. This is an easy-to-follow assignment sheet, which will require little instruction. Great before-reading activity!There are two versions included: one for digital classrooms using Google Docs and one on paper.
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7th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet WebQuest: Introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
This 34 page PDF contains all the materials needed to jump start your Romeo and Juliet unit. In this document you will find:- A webquest covering topics such as Shakespeare's life, The Globe Theater, Iambic Pentameter, and story details. - An Iambic Pentameter worksheet- A Family Feud Activity putting your students into the action of the play by making them a Capulet or Montague. -An Anticipation Guide covering the hot topics of the play- Character Chart detailing each character's role in the pl
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9th - 12th
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A Long Way Gone--Historical Context
To fully understand A Long Way Gone: A Memoir by Ishmael Beah, it helps to know something of Sierra Leone's history and culture. These four, web-based activities help students learn more about the historical context. Included is:1. A Table of Contents that organizes all materials so they are easy to find and shares which chapter each activity links to2. Objectives and Common Core standards for the collection3. Activity objectives4. Detailed teacher directions and student handouts for 4 web-based
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to the Crucible | Arthur Miller | McCarthyism | Salem Witch Trials
Uncover the interesting connections among Arthur Miller's The Crucible, McCarthyism, and the Salem Witch Trials with this comprehensive set of activities. This resource includes a 25-slide Google Slides presentation with information about Arthur Miller, McCarthyism, The Crucible, and the Salem Witch Trials. This has everything you need to begin your unit on The Crucible! What’s Included:25-slide Google Slides presentation with information about Arthur Miller, McCarthyism, The Crucible, and the
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9th - 12th
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Webquest Utopias, Dystopias, and the American Dream
Tired of webquests that did not challenge my students, I created my own inspired by my research of More's Utopia. Perfect before beginning a dystopian literature unit for 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, The Giver, or even The Hunger Games. This webquest asks students to work in pairs to analyze a variety of genres, make complex inferences, and explore the relationship between Utopia, Dystopia, and the American Dream. Perfect for secondary classrooms, especially if you are looking for a we
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7th - 12th
THE GREAT GATSBY Google Earth Introduction Tour (Fitzgerald) Setting Activity
The Great Gatsby Google Earth is a high-engagement way to give an Introduction Tour of the geography of the novel's world. The first time I busted out Google Earth on the projector to introduce a unit, students were riveted. And they still are...every time.★ We've filmed a YouTube video tutorial to acquaint you with the software.★ Make sure you have the ability to unzip a folder to view the content inside. We've filmed a YouTube video tutorial to acquaint you with unzipping files.SUGGESTED ACTIV
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10th - 12th
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Victorian Era Introduction Web Quest Use for ANY Victorian Novel, Story, Poem
Before reading the Bronte sisters, Dickins, Thackery or any other Victorian author, give students a comprehensive foundation on the Victorian Era with this webquest! This web quest can be used for any text of the Victorian period. It uses a total of five links to build students’ familiarity with gender roles, child labor, the class divide, prominent authors and more! A quiz is included to use to assess newly acquired student learning. Additionally, as the Victorian writers used their voices to c
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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American Born Chinese Mini-Webquest and Activity
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang deals with so many topics that are extremely relevant to students. In this mini-quest (as I like to call it), students will explore the topics of stereotypes, Gene Luen Yang, Chinese mythology concerning the Monkey King, and their own identities. This mini-quest contains 9 questions and utilizes three outside sources to help students gain a good background for the novel, but it also asks students to reflect on their own identities. The accompanying activit
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6th - 12th
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Beowulf Final Test and Quizzes
This product includes a 1 final test 3 section quizzes. Each of these materials is great for teaching Beowulf with all grade and ability levels. The download includes PDF versions of all materials in order to ensure compatibility across devices, as well as editable Word Docs that can be altered to best meet your students' needs! Note: The test and quizzes are intended to be used with an abridged version of Burton Raffel's translation of the poem. For your convenience, that text has been includ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Beowulf Guided Reading Packet, Test, and Quiz Bundle
The Things They Carried Web Quest | Pre- Reading and Context Building | O'Brien
Say goodbye to the sad, dated Vietnam War Powerpoint to introduce the context for The Things They Carried! I created this WebQuest to provide students with an inquiry- based activity to build the background knowledge essential to understand and enjoy this Vietnam War classic. This activity has multiple entry points and is naturally scaffolded so that every student, IEP, ELL, 504, etc. can all see success! This activity can be done in so many ways - it is perfect for independent, partner, or jigs
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Things They Carried by O'Brien Novel Study Unit | Complete Bundle
Firekeeper's Daughter Pre-Reading Station Activity or Webquest
This product is intended to be used as a pre-reading activity before beginning Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter. There are four pages that could also be used as separate stations if that works better for your classroom. The topics covered include pop culture of 2004, an analysis of the location and history of Sault Ste. Marie, where the novel takes place, an inquiry into the methamphetamine problem of the early 2000s and the meaning and differences between the titles of Anishinaabe, Ojib
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
THE CATCHER IN THE RYE Google Earth Introduction Tour Setting Activity Salinger
Catcher in the Rye Google Earth is a high-engagement way to give an Introduction Tour of the geography of the novel's world. The first time I busted out Google Earth on the projector to introduce a unit, students were riveted. And they still are...every time.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONUsing free software available through Google.com, the class will enjoy a multimedia tour through the locations in the story. Many of them will be zoomed in to 3D, ground-level views. All of them will give the
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10th - 12th
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McCarthyism and The Salem Witch Trials/ The Crucible- Webquest
This webquest is designed to give students background information relating to the concepts of McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials. I utilized this lesson prior to beginning to read "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. It requires students to read several articles, complete Cornell notes and a graphic organizer , which are included. Teachers can use a student discussion (fish bowl, Socratic Seminar) following this activity as a formal assessment.
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8th - 12th
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JAMES A. MICHENER Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to engage your high school ELA students in exploring the remarkable life and works of JAMES A. MICHENER, author of TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC and THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI. This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about JAMES A. MICHENER. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let student
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9th - 12th
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Webquest on Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Every year I direct a Shakespeare play with my middle schoolers, and I use this webquest to introduce my students to the world of Elizabethan theatre. Right now, I use it with sixth graders, though I have used it with 7th and 8th grades in the past as well, and it would also be appropriate for high school students who are new to the study of Shakespeare’s world.
This webquest is extensive: it includes four sources (one from Britannica, one from the personal travel blog of a university librarian
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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1984 Prereading Webquest
Webquests are an awesome way to introduce students to background information. This original webquest for the novel 1984 utilizes videos, articles, and definitions to address the categories of Science Fiction, George Orwell, and Surveillance and Propaganda. With the information gathered from this webquest, students will be primed for reading and analyzing the novel, 1984.
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9th - 12th
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Defining Dystopia: A QR Code Activity-- with STATIONS OPTION!
2024 Update: Added links to all videos in case of QR code issues!Start off your dystopian novel right-- use for 1984, Hunger Games, Fahrenheit 451, The Giver, Divergent, Uglies, and more! Help your students understand the concept of a dystopian society with clips & trailers from well-known movies, ranging from Wall-e to The Matrix to The Hunger Games!I created this product as a worksheet with all of the codes on it AND as a stations activity where the students walk around and scan each QR co
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6th - 12th
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Dear Martin Introduction QR Code Scavenger Hunt and Web Quest Distance Learning
Build students' background knowledge to better prepare them for reading Dear Martin by Nic Stone. This introductory activity will have students learn about the author Nic Stone, Martin Luther King, Jr., privilege, and racial disparities in the prison system.This activity is designed to be flexible. Use the QR codes and printable worksheets to get your students moving, engaged, and learning need-to-know background information as a classroom scavenger hunt! Simply place the QR codes around the roo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Dear Martin by Nic Stone Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital
Mini-Bundle o' Poe
Here's the Poe Scavenger Hunt and its assessment sheets along with the Tell-Tale Heart Newspaper activity, The Poe Times, and its instruction sheets.This bundle will get you my paid materials and their corresponding free materials (which TPT won't allow me to attach) at a lower price than buying them individually.NOTE: In the Poe Scavenger Hunt, slide 17, there is a Buzzfeed video where they say a naughty word towards the end. You can simply edit that slide and delete that video if you teach you
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7th - 12th
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"Romeo and Juliet" Pre-Reading WebQuest Flipbook
This digital, interactive flipbook is designed to help students understand 6 key pre-reading concepts prior to beginning Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". Students will either read excerpts, view infographics, take digital tours, or watch videos on: Shakespeare, Shakespeare's World, Shakespearean Language, The Globe Theater, Shakespeare's Works, and Influences Today. As they explore each of these topics, students will complete short tasks on each "flap" within the digital flipbook. This resource
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet Full Unit Bundle
Shakespeare's Othello Webquest - with Key
Great resource for higher level (high school) students who already have background knowledge of Shakespeare. Instead of a lecture on Shakespeare, students get to do some guided research of their own in order to gain a full understanding of the history of the play and time period. Students will watch videos and read articles regarding Shakespeare, Venice, the Ottoman Venetian War, and 16th century views on love and marriage. They will answer guided to questions to help their understanding.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Arthurian Legends
This fantastic unit covers many different aspects of the Arthurian Legends, including "The Tale of Sir Launcelot", "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight", "The Sword in the Stone" and "The Day of Destiny". Extras included a Quest for Camelot web scavenger hunt, building background research-based activities, quizzes, study guides, in-class activities, writing assignments, a chivalry project, a viewing guide for the film First and Knight, and a cumulative test (featuring 15 multiple choice questions, 1
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7th - 12th
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