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Close reading Common Core W.11-12.1 resources for Easel Activities
Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning
Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Tell-Tale Heart by Poe. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. ESL Beginner Unit.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to ESL and ENL beginners and newcomers. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. Please open up the preview for details to make sure the text is right for your classroom -- it will be a challenge for your ELLs, but hopefully worth it.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also pri
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Popular Mechanics by Raymond Carver for AP Lit
"Popular Mechanics" is a quick story that demands discussion of language. Raymond Carver's use of pronouns in place of character names leads to great discussions about diction as well as the term antecedent. There are so many levels to the story. It is perfect for discussion of characterization, details, symbolism, structure and pacing. It also lends itself to using Reader Response and Psychological Analysis.You can choose to do this in one day or over the course of three-five class periods. (
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Full Short Story Bundle
The Moonlit Road (Ambrose Bierce) for AP Literature
"The Moonlit Road" is the perfect unreliable narrator story.It has three narrators essentially telling the same story, so the reader must piece together what the real story is.There are so many levels to the story.It is perfect for discussion of characterization, details, point of view/narrative structure and contrasting characters.The activities and questions are designed to align with the AP Literature and Composition Short Story Unit III.This product includesfull text of the storydetails grap
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Full Short Story Bundle
The War Prayer by Mark Twain for AP Literature
"The War Prayer" is a quick short story that students love to discuss. There are so many levels to the story. It is perfect for discussion of characterization, tone, details and a group as a character. The activities and questions are designed to align with the AP Literature and Composition Short Story Unit II.This product includesfull text of the storytwo-page handout of close reading questionsprose style question (free response question 2) to outlinefull key and student outline modelsexte
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Full Short Story Bundle
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Last Leaf & The Faith Cure Man Central Idea Development
UPDATED JULY 2020: Students often struggle with the idea that a central idea or theme statement should be broad statements that can be applied to multiple texts. Paul Laurence Dunbar's "The Faith Cure Man" and O Henry's "The Last Leaf" are stories that deal with serious illness, family and the role of hope. Although the outcomes of the illnesses in the two stories are different, the overlapping big ideas are similar. Thus, they pair well together to help students see that even if stories ar
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Central Idea Bundle
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Close Reading; Black History Month
This product will guide your students through a step-by-step rhetorical analysis of the first chapter of "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass." Your students will complete a close reading of the chapter of Frederick Douglass' autobiography and answer questions on tone, purpose, word choice, imagery, and more. Then, using guided writing handouts, they will build a solid rhetorical analysis response.You will love that EVERYTHING is ready to go! Your students will engage with one of th
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum: Yearlong Growing Bundle
THE LITTLE PRINCE | THE LITTLE PRINCE SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES
THE LITTLE PRINCE | THE LITTLE PRINCE SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIESSUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES TO USE WITH THE LITTLE PRINCE!This product is a supplement to my Google Slides product – it will be included in the product and the bundle so please go to the product you purchased to download!INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:✍ ONE crossword puzzle with answers.✍ 12 pages of generic template questions including timelines, postcards, novel summaries, and more.✍ THREE graphic novel template pages.✍ An a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tell Tale Heart. Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA.
This bright, colorful and fun unit makes Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart fun! The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the original text. The activities are designed to be fully compatible with my ESL-tiered instruction unit, so please check the preview to make sure they are right for your classroom.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:A caref
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Prereading article and essay prompt for The Importance of Being Earnest
This assignment gives your students the opportunity to explore the concepts of truth vs. lying prior to reading The Importance of Being Earnest. Students will enjoy (well, at least not hate) reading the article, debating its merits, and writing about it. If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
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9th - 12th
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