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Free literature Common Core W.11-12.1 resources
Writing a Literary Analysis Essay - Step-by-Step - Free Resource
Download this free literary analysis step-by-step guide to provide your high school ELA students with detailed instructions for writing essays about literature. No prep.This handout discusses and provides examples for the following steps:1. Break down the prompt2. Create a thesis statement and introduction3. Organize information4. Locate illustrative quotes5. Insert signal phrases6. Develop analysis7. Insert transitions8. Write conclusion9. Revise/Edit/Proofread10. Have someone readTha
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9th - 12th
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AP Lit Line of Reasoning Brainstorming Sheet
This graphic organizer will help your students in AP English Literature ® and other advanced classes brainstorm their argument with a strong line of reasoning, as indicated in the 2019 AP® Lit 6-point rubric. Row B requires a strong line of reasoning throughout the argument as well as several literary elements, which this graphic organizer emphasizes. It includes a sample argument, written in response to "The Landlady" poetry prompt from 2019. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board,
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10th - 12th
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The Crucible Act 1 Essay Prompts Free Resource
Download these free essay prompts, a great way to assess your high school ELA American Literature student's understanding of Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.One prompt addresses the opportunity that the people of Salem had to publicly air long-standing jealousy and accuse neighbors whom they disliked. The second prompt notes the possible reasons for Parris's outrage and concern over Betty's illness. The last two prompts question students' impressions of the Putnams and Reverend Hale and
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9th - 12th
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Character Analysis Essay: Indirect Characterization
This download includes the essay prompt for a character analysis essay with an emphasis on the indirect characterization techniques used by the author. I have also included a prewriting worksheet, detailed essay outline with example sentences, list of character traits, transitional language chart, self-editing worksheet, grading rubric, and student reflection assignment. This assignment can be used for any novel.This essay is part of my full Character Analysis UnitIrony LessonElements of Plot Le
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7th - 10th
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Fahrenheit 451 Seven Detailed Final Essay Prompts Free Resource
High school English students' writing success soars when they can choose from intriguing writing prompts they are confident addressing. These final essay prompts for Fahrenheit 451 guide students through engaging questions and ultimately lead to thorough, illustrative discussions of the novel.There are seven prompts.The topics addressed:Mildred and Clarisse as foil charactersConflicts throughout the novelDystopian elements in the novelBradbury's purpose and effective use of allusionsBradbury's
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9th - 12th
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Character Traits Activities & Character Motivations Character Analysis RL.9-10.3
Understanding Complex Character Motivations, Character Traits, Character Analysis: It can be fun! This alignment chart activity makes it easy to understand with class discussions and assignments. Meets RL.9-10.3 standard for Common Core.This free PDF is part of our Elements of Story unit bundle. If you enjoyed this activity, see what other great activities we have here: Story Elements==============Check out our other lessonsCan ChatGPT understand your story?: Ethical A.I. UnitHow do complex char
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9th - 12th
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Frankenstein Chapters 1-3 Activities
I use this Google Slides activity in conjunction with the beginning of Frankenstein, including the letters and first 3 chapters. It includes a character summary section, 7 short-response questions, an extended response question with tips on paragraph writing, and a "Bring Your Writing to Life" activity about sentence variety.
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9th - 12th
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Free American Literature Thematic Pacing Guide - Teaching American Literature
Are you new to American Literature? Use this free pacing guide! Organized by themes, this pacing guide provides an American Literature course overview, essential questions, Common Core ELA Anchor Standards, links to TED Talks and blog posts, and teaching strategy suggestions. There are also links to blog posts and freebies that you can use to supplement the units. Themes covered include the following: "American Ideals and Voices" "The Search for Equality and Justice" "The American Dream" "Faci
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Designing a Book Cover - Lesson Plan/Activity
Designing a Book Cover Lesson Plan/ActivityBring the magic of book cover design to your classroom with this engaging and hands-on lesson plan. Designed to ignite students' creativity and visual communication skills, this comprehensive resource guides them through the process of crafting an original book cover design for a novel of their choice.In this immersive lesson, students will:Analyze the elements that make book covers effective and eye-catching, from imagery and symbolism to color sch
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Differentiated Final Assessment (Scaffolded Worksheet)
In this differentiated assessment for Romeo and Juliet, students will demonstrate their ability to craft well-supported claims using evidence from the play. The assessment focuses on honing their skills in critical analysis, textual interpretation, and persuasive writing. Students will have two choices for their writing prompts, allowing them to select the option that best aligns with their learning style, interests, and proficiency level.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Bundle
ELA Q1 Roadmap for Junior English American Literature Curriculum
This curriculum guide maps out 9 weeks of lessons for your American literature class (grades 11-12). Use this to help plan your own quarter or to see how I pace out my ELA Quarter 1 American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle.This Quarter 1 curriculum resource takes students through the origins of American rhetoric and literature covering the speeches of Revolutionary War figures like Thomas Paine and Ben Franklin, the short stories of Washington Irving and Nathaniel Hawthorne, and finall
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: ELA Quarter 1 American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
Chat GPT, AI-Proof Writing Assignment: Characterization Analysis & Close Reading
Worried that AI programs like Chat GPT will keep your students from learning to think for themselves? Learning to write literary analysis based on textual evidence is a great way for students to learn critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, analysis, and writing, but if you assign your students to write an essay from home, what are the odds that they’ll be tempted to cheat and never learn those skills? The key to getting your students to avoid the temptation to use AI to think for them is
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9th - 12th
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Fences Essay Prompts for AP Literature: Symbolism, Complexity, and Conflict
Enhance your AP Literature curriculum with these comprehensive essay prompts centered around August Wilson's renowned play, "Fences." These prompts are designed to challenge students to delve deeper into the text, examining symbolism, character complexity, and the thematic role of conflict. Perfect for in-class assignments, assessments, or individual study, these prompts encourage critical thinking and literary analysis skills.Essay Prompt #1: "Unveiling Symbolism in 'Fences'" Unlock the layers
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11th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Essay Outline (Times New Roman)
Student resource/printable handout: outline of an AP English Language and Composition literary analysis essayI used the classic Times New Roman font to create this resource, which is also available in a dyslexia-friendly font (Verdana) in my store.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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1984 Section 1 Questions / Quiz with Key
When you don't have time to make an extensive review or quiz for George Orwell's, 1984 Section One, these 16 in-depth questions require students to analyze meanings behind the society and Winston's actions. Even if you simply want the students to search the text independently for ample textual support to analyze concepts such as the Two Minute Hate, how marriage works in Oceania, Aaronson, Rutherford and Jones, Winston waking up with "Shakespeare on his lips" and more -- these questions are for
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10th - 12th
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Wuthering Heights: 27-Lesson Unit Outline - FREE - Best Downloaded with Bundle!
Description:Unit Overview: This 27-lesson unit outline is recommended for high school students taking AP Literature (grades 11-12). It is designed to progress students’ literary analysis abilities through close reading and analysis of poetry, short prose, and the novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Students will read the novel outside of class, with occasional in-class scaffolding lessons, reading accountability quizzes, and Socratic seminar discussions. Other in-class lessons will be focus
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11th - 12th
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Frankenstein Letters Questions/ Quiz with Key
When you don't have time to review or create your own questions for the Letters introduction of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, these rigorous, thought-provoking questions can be used as writing prompts, comprehension questions to be completed using the novel to integrate textual support or as a quiz on past reading. Designed to encourage analysis and insight regarding the text, these questions will challenge your students. Complete with an in-depth key, all the work is done for you!
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10th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Chapter One Questions / Quiz with Key
When you don't have time to create in depth comprehension questions for lengthy chapter one of The Great Gatsby, these 26 questions can be used as a quiz to test your students' understanding of chapter one, or as an independent student work day to encourage analysis. Students are asked to examine character motivations, subtext and irony as well as basic comprehension of the plot. An exhaustive key is included. All the work is done for you!
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10th - 12th
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Frankenstein Chapters 1-4 Questions / Quiz with Key
When you do not have time to review Mary Shelley's Frankenstein chapters 1-4 or to create rigorous, in depth analysis questions to assess your students -- this is for you! These 10 questions probe through the text and require close reading, textual support and a deeper look at character motivations, reliability, and belief systems. Whether you use these questions as an in depth quiz or as an independent student work day, you have them at your fingertips, complete with an exhaustive key. All t
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10th - 12th
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Mrs Dalloway – Comprehension and Analysis Bundle
Save prep time and help your students read closely and actively with this bundle of Common Core aligned organizers, worksheets, projects, quizzes, and review materials for Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Note: We provide as many of our worksheets and organizers as possible in Word format to facilitate easy customization. CONTENTS:Character Analysis OrganizersOrganizers for every major character of Mrs Dalloway to aid students in gathering evidence and then using it to describe a character’s trai
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9th - 12th
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Hamlet To Be or Not To Be Film Analysis
To Be or Not to Be is certainly one of Shakespeare's most famous lines. This soliloquy film comparison asks students to examine 5 quality of 3-6 versions of Hamlet's famous soliloquy. This includes line-by-line paraphrasing along with an AP style writing prompt.Included:2 graphic organizers for film comparison (access to Google Slides™️links to the videos1 paraphrasing handout1 writing promptfull keyAP Literature Essential Skills:CHR-1.A Identify and describe what specific textual detail revea
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Hamlet Full Text Bundle
How to Write a Literary Analysis Paragraph
I designed this checklist to help students who struggle with answering a literature response question well. It is formulaic for students who need specific steps as they write a solid answer. The checklist includes directing students to use two pieces of textual evidence in their answers to ensure all sub-questions are addressed. I've had experience seeing this work with students who struggle to use quotations in their answers to support their answers.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Crucible Appendix: Essay Prompt with Prewriting
This is an essay prompt asking students to evaluate the appendix (act II, scene 2) from Arthur Miller's play The Crucible and the modified version of the scene as it appears in the 1996 film adaptation by Nicholas Hytner (the scene in the woods between Abigail and John). The file includes the prompt itself, a prewriting sheet for students to fill in, and a checklist for them to fill out before submitting their essays. This file does not include the appendix itself, as I did not want to violate
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10th - 12th
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Review & Connect to Real Life: For Literary Texts
Download this freebie for reviewing literary texts! This resource is an easy way to review short stories, novels, and memoirs while getting students to make connections to real life. This free resource includes the following five prompts to use after you finish reading a chapter, selection of chapters, or the full text:Find an excerpt from the text that spotlights or helps you make a connection to…Rules or social expectations we deal with in real life.An issue or problem people face today.A comm
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: British Literature Mega-Bundle
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