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Close reading Common Core SL.9-10.1b resources under $5
1984 Literary Analysis and Discussion Questions - Modern Parallels to Real Life
How does 1984 relate to real life? Explore modern parallels between George Orwell’s classic novel and real life. Updated in 2022! Includes discussion questions and hyperlinks to real-world texts for comparison.Included with this Literary Analysis Activity for 1984 by George Orwell:✏️ Five Literary Analysis Graphic Organizers - Digital & PrintExamine modern parallels using hyperlinks to real-world textsAnalyze real-life connections to “Doublethink,” “Ministry of Truth,” “Ministry of Peace,”
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9th - 12th
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Novel Discussion - Socratic Seminar - Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
Improve reading comprehension and boost speaking and listening skills with this unit for whole-class reading discussion or literature circles. Discussion handouts require students to summarize, analyze author’s craft, define vocabulary, and identify text support. Students also select quotations to draw conclusions, make predictions, and form connections. These activities guide their reading and prepare them for Readers’ Roundtable, which imitates the style of Socratic Seminar. Each discussion pr
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8th - 12th
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Annotating Text: 5 Guided Practices l annotating worksheets
Want to guide students in developing their personal annotation style? Quality annotation helps kids remember what they read, and discuss and write about it more effectively. But it's tricky to teach, since there isn't really a one-size-fits all approach. With these guided practices, students can quickly try one targeted technique for annotation, such as highlighting and underlining with color coordination, asking questions in the margins, or using visual elements as part of their annotation. You
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7th - 12th
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Harrison Bergeron Lesson Plans | Kurt Vonnegut Dystopian Short Story Unit Plan
Want to inspire your classes to engage in healthy discussion and speak out against injustices? Students are bombarded on a daily basis with the message that it’s better to go along to get along, and that conflict is scary and to be avoided. They are led to believe that their voice isn’t important, especially when fighting against forces that are more powerful than they are. Believing this message can lead to a generation of future leaders who feel powerless and hopeless and do nothing to make t
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9th - 12th
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Annotating Text: Illumination Project for any Text
Teaching students how to annotate text is tricky. How can you help them develop their own style without taking the joy out of reading with long checklists of requirements? Annotation helps students remember what they read, and draw on it effectively for discussion and writing. That's where this memorable mini-project comes in to help students develop their annotation style.For this project, students will...Carefully annotate one text (of their choice or yours) using the suggested components that
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9th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Annotating Text: Collaborative Roles
Want to coach your students on improving their annotation of text? Try this fun collaborative activity with giant Shakespeare sonnet posters on your wall, then use the model you've introduced students to over and over with any text.This activity helps students hone their annotation style and practice effective annotation, plus it gives you visual models for your walls to help continue reinforcing the principles of good annotation as long as you keep your posters up. Here's how it works:Divide y
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9th - 12th
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"Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Google Drive)
Fairy tales are not just for elementary students; even high school readers can use (and enjoy) fairy tales as a tool for practicing close reading analysis skills. This worksheet composed of rigorous questions covers "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1010-1200, the short story is suitable for both middle and high school students. The briefness of the narrative also makes it an appropriate time-filler for awkward gaps in teaching schedules. An answer key a
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8th - 12th
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"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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"A Haunted House" by Virginia Woolf Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this set of high-order analysis questions on Virginia Woolf's short story "A Haunted House." The narrative makes a fitting inclusion to a Halloween-themed short story unit at the high school level. A detailed answer key and a copy of the public domain short story are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By completing this exercise, students will:Identify what the text
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9th - 12th
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"Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students improve fluency, stamina, text comprehension, and close reading analysis of the formal elements of fiction with this resource for teaching "Cinderella" by the Brothers Grimm. Additional materials are included to facilitate planning for unexpected teacher absences. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)Included are the following:Public domain short story. With an estimated Lexile Measure range of 1000 to 1100, the narrative
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8th - 11th
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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Google Drive)
Help high school readers go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 3, of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By completing this exercise, students will:Identify what the text states both explicitly and implicitlyDiscer
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Macbeth Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Support the development of close reading skills for high school with this self-grading set of analysis questions on Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery." A variety of question types facilitates the process of analyzing character development, examining how word choices influence a reader's interpretations, applying knowledge of literary devices, and more. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By engaging with this
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8th - 12th
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1984 Book 1 Chapter 1 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Featuring a brief passage about the Two Minutes Hate from Book 1, chapter 1, this resource saves teachers valuable time at home without sacrificing academic rigor in the classroom. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive and delivered in editable Google Form and Google Doc formats. (Alterna
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9th - 12th
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Literature Circles Meeting Prep Sheets - Discussion Questions for ANY Novel
Do you want to foster authentic, student led literature discussions? Are you looking for a student centered alternative to literature circles roles? These Literature Circles Discussion Prep Sheets provide guidance and accountability for student led book club meetings!Use these literature discussion sheets prompt students to think and respond critically to the text as they read. Then, students will discuss their responses in small group book clubs, literature circles, or as a whole class. The dis
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Book Club Discussion Activity BUNDLE
Lord of the Flies Chapter 6 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet for Google Drive
Go beyond reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school with this set of rigorous questions on chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding. A variety of question types facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. An answer key is provided. Materials are made for Google Drive with self-grading functionality for multiple choice questions. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By engaging with this resource, studen
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9th - 12th
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Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet (Google Drive)
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 1, scene 7, of William Shakespeare's Macbeth. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By completing this exercise, students will:Identify what the text states both
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Macbeth Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive
Hamlet Act 2 Scene 2 Close Reading Analysis Worksheet for High School (Google)
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 2, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's Hamlet. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable version is available.)More specifically, students will do the following:Identify what the text state
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Hamlet Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive
Frankenstein Chapters 4 through 6 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills with this set of rigorous questions covering chapters 4, 5, and 6 of Mary Shelley's science fiction novel Frankenstein, also known as The Modern Prometheus. An answer key and copy of the relevant chapters are included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.)By engaging with these ma
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Frankenstein Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive
"Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin Close Reading Analysis Worksheet for Google
"Desiree's Baby" by Kate Chopin is an example of historical fiction that, when integrated into the English Language Arts classroom, complements American History curricula, as the plot precedes the Civil War and addresses the issue of how race and ethnicity affect one's life experiences in the South. With this worksheet composed of challenging, text-dependent questions, teachers will help students extend beyond general reading comprehension, exercise close reading analysis skills, and save valuab
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9th - 12th
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Frankenstein Letters 1 through 4 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Extend comprehension and support the development of close reading skills for high school with this worksheet composed of analytical questions on introductory letters 1 through 4 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. With this resource, teachers can save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain chapters are included. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, Word Document and PDF versions available here.)More specifically,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Frankenstein Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle for Google Drive
SPEED DISCUSSION--A strategy for discussing informational text!
This ENGAGING strategy for classroom discussion is student approved! Blank stares are a thing of the past with this strategy. ANY student will find this strategy much more engaging than the typical question and answer strategies that never lead to active participation! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Arrange desks in two rows facing one another (the person across is your partner.) If you have an odd number of students, make the last 2 seats in 1 row work together the entire time (this is row 1) The students i
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7th - 10th
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Socratic Seminar Prep
Ready to start an in class discussion about a text with a Socratic Seminar but need the Socratic Seminar Prep? In this print or digital resource, students will have all the resources they need to discuss, review, and analyze texts all on their own. In this low-prep, high-impact class discussion, students will have all the tools they need to lead their own successful discussion. This resource includes Socratic seminar rules, expectations, preparation worksheets, and reflection. The students will
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Independent Novel Study Unit
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