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BIG BUNDLE: Kindergarten CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge Domains, Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive Slideshows are aligned to Amplify Core Knowledge's (CKLA) Kindergarten Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domains 1-12. These slideshows are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 10,000 slides!!!These s
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K
Dystopian Literature Bundle Volume II — 5 Short Stories, Literary Analysis
This bundle includes 5 awesome dystopian short story lesson plans, ALL with unique activities for before reading, during reading, and after reading. The 5 short stories included in this dystopian literature bundle are:1) Repent, Harlequin! said the Ticktock Man by Harlan Ellison 2) 2BR02B By Kurt Vonnegut Jr.3) Frost and Fire by Ray Bradbury4) The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick5) The Machine Stops by E.M. ForsterTeach all the literary elements that encompass dystopian literature such as: alle
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift, Questions, Satire Writing and Analysis
This famously incendiary short story can be a great unit for Halloween, or, if you're feeling spicy, Thanksgiving. I think there's always room for "A Modest Proposal", like there's always room for pie. Spoiler: the proposal is that starving poor people should eat their own babies. Sound crazy? Outrageous? Ludicrous? It is, and just wait until your students get to delve into this meaty story and understand the deeply moving message it holds. This is a classic for a reason. Included:Link to the st
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9th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Mock Trial
After being hunted for three days by General Zaroff, Sanger Rainsford is now on trial and being charged for Zaroff's murder. Was Rainsford truly acting in self-defense, or did he willfully and intentionally kill General Zaroff and feed him to his hounds? Your students will RAVE about this mock trial based on Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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2BR02B By Kurt Vonnegut Jr. — Dystopian Short Story Analysis
In this resource, your students will read and analyze the dystopian short story "2BR02B" By Kurt Vonnegut Jr. where all aging and diseases have been cured, so now society must deal with the consequences of overpopulation. The story is pronounced "To be or not to be" symbolically alluding to Shakespeare's play, Hamlet. Included in this purchase:Suggested Lesson Procedure for teachers3 Pre-reading activities to build anticipation and personal connectionsPowerpoint presentation that includes: brief
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Snow by Julia Álvarez — Short Story Analysis
Snow by Julia Álvarez is a short story about a young immigrant girl named Yolanda experiencing New York snow for the first time. This story is a quick read, excerpted from the novel How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents, only 435 words in length!Alvarez captures the emotional struggle of adapting to a new culture, especially during a time of great turmoil. As if learning a new culture isn’t a challenge enough, Alvarez highlights how the transition goes beyond the obvious elements of finding on
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8th - 12th
The Most Dangerous Game Unit
Over 100 slides! A complete unit focusing on the short story "The Most Dangerous Game." This product contains 3 products. Each of these presentations may be used as a stand-alone product, but I use them in conjunction and excerpts and examples from "The Most Dangerous" are a common thread in each of them. These examples make the products feel very cohesive. In addition, these products are great for breaking the long short story into different parts so students remain engaged throughout its
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8th - 11th
By Any Other Name A Short Quiz
A Short quiz about the short story "By Any Other Name" By Santha Rama Rau, this short multiple choice quiz provides a chance for the teachers to give a quick assessment and check for understanding after reading the text of the story. It is suitable for the students who want to review the story , and it can be used for online assignment and assessment.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"Liars Don't Qualify" Short Story Literary Response and Analysis Unit
The Lesson:So, what we have created for you are a presentation and analysis pages for the short story “Liars Don’t Qualify” by Junius Edwards. We know, we’re excited about it, too! The lesson focus points on this story about a Black war veteran trying to register to vote will be on conflict, characterization, multiple perspectives, mood and tone, and theme through student literary argument/analysis writing.Tell Me More:We have created a presentation (keynote, Powerpoint, and PDF formats) that co
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle for Middle School and High School
Dystopian Short Story: "Amaryllis" - NO-PREP Lesson Plan
Looking for a contemporary dystopian short story? Something new and interesting to teach your students? Carrie Vaughn's "Amaryllis" can serve as a breath of fresh air in a dystopian novel study. The story tackles very contemporary fears as it imagines a word that is recovering from the depletion of natural resources. The story is surprisingly sweet making it a shocking contrast to typical stories set in a dystopian setting. The "AMARYLLIS zip." includes the following:2 Pages of Reading Comprehen
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9th - 12th
Female Authors Short Story Bundle | Women's History Month Activities Set 2
This bundle includes five short stories by women authors—perfect for celebrating Women's History Month and diversifying literature in your classroom. These stories fit nicely into any short story unit for high school or upper middle school students. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins GilmanDesiree’s Baby by Kate ChopinThe Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le GuinSweat by Zora Neale HurstonThe Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara All products include reading comprehension questions and an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
A Rose for Emily / By William Faulkner / A Complete Reading Guide and Activities
This resource is a complete guide to the study of the short story "A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. This resource includes a summary of the story's main plot and a discussion of the tools used in building the story, the symbols and the themes, the conflicts, and other literary elements.This resource also includes an activity for class discussion, and it asks the students to debate whether Emily is a victim who deserves our sympathy, or is she a criminal who deserves condemnation.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Yellow Wallpaper PowerPoint
Teaching "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman? Introduce this riveting, gothic short story with an engaging, comprehensive 50-slide PowerPoint. Common Core-aligned product includes author facts, anticipation questions, vocabulary review, symbols, gothic elements, discussion questions, and writing activities that enhance analysis of this thematically rich text.Need an assessment for "The Yellow Wallpaper"? Check out "The Yellow Wallpaper" Final Exam TestNeed more products for "The
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Literary Horror Jumbo Bundle
Scholastic Literacy Unit 1 (Grade 4)
This resource is an editable PowerPoint that correlates directly with Scholastic Literacy. Edit the PowerPoint to meet the needs of your students with spelling words and phonics strategies. Your purchase includes five PowerPoints (with five days) for Unit 1.Week 1: Don't Call Me Pruneface/ RulesWeek 2: Angel Child Dragon Child/ Orphan of Ellis IslandWeek 3: Grace for President/ Abigail AdamsWeek 4: Picnic at Mudsock Meadow/ Riding FreedomWeek 5: Animals of the Rain Forest/ How to Make Photo Jour
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4th
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Also included in: Scholastic Literacy (Grade 4) BUNDLE
Bret Harte ~ "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" COMMON CORE MASTER PACKET (14 pages)
This 14 packet over the short story "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" contains:
• Pre-read Anticipatory Worksheet
• Vocabulary
• Literary Focus: Character and Setting
• Vocabulary Review
• Quizzes
• Writing Connections
• LIT CIRCLE Discussion Questions
• Cross Curricular Writing and Alternative Activities
All of this will hit many of the State Standards for the Common Core as well as help your students improve in many literacy skills (reading, writing, listening, and oracy)
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8th - 11th
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ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S "THE END OF SOMETHING" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
This "END OF SOMETHING" [LESSON ACTIVITIES] product allows students to look at themselves, their relationships, and our society. 40+ Slides, Several projects, Group Activities, Graphic Organizers, TASK CARDS assignments, Reader Response, Short response and multiple choice Quizzes are activities in this product. This narrative encourages insightful responses from work. 10th - 12th Graders will love this prose and product. Check it out!SUMMARY:Horton's Bay used to be a bustling mill town, but the
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10th - 12th
The Tell- Tale Heart / by Edgar Allan Poe / Revision Questions and Answers
This resource is an excellent tool for revising the short story " The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. All the questions are followed by their answers. this resource is a useful tool for revising the story in preparation for an assessment. It can also be a resource for the busy teacher to give ideas for questions to include in a quiz or assessment.The questions cover the basic elements of the story like the characterization, the setting the plot the rising action, the climax .....etc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"The Whistle" Anne Estevis Short Story Work Packet with answer key!
Hello teachers! I created and used this 5-part packet to assess my 8th grade students' understanding of the short story "The Whistle," by Anne Estevis, which is a part of our curriculum/textbook. It may not be a part of yours, but it is still a great fictional read about growing up and can be utilized for a substitute or if you just need a break! "The Whistle" is suitable for grades 6-9th. I assigned this packet through google docs, but you can also print the packet out. On the last page you wil
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6th - 9th
Grade 1 Wonders Unit 3 - Time to Plant
This presentation is about the lesson “Time to Plant”. The presentation contains the following sections:Warm up questions: These are questions that activate the students’ prior knowledge and introduce the topic of the lesson. Discuss essential question.Vocabulary: These are words that are related to the story The vocabulary section includes pictures of the words.Reading: The reading section includes the text of the story, as well as comprehension questions and activities to check the students’
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1st
A Rose for Emily / by William Faulkner / Reading Guide
This resource is a reading guide to the short story " A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner. This resource provides the students with background information about the author William Faulkner. This resource also provides some background information about the story and the significance of the title.This presentation provides a detailed reading and commentary on the story along with discussion questions that test the students' understanding of the story as they proceed in reading the text.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Lady or The Tiger / A Reading Guide and Discussion Questions
This presentation is a reading guide to one of the most famous short stories of all time. "The Lady or the Tiger" a short story that can be used as a discussion starter in the speaking class, or it can be used in a literature class to teach the basic elements of a short story. This presentation guides the students to a summary of the story and a discussion of the main literary elements in it. The presentation also includes questions with answers that cover the story.
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving - Discussion PPT Slides (1920x1080px)
Rip Van Winkle (short story) by Washington IrvingPowerPoint slide deck (1920x1080px, which is the standard 16:9 format)Description:Rip Van Winkle is a seemingly simple short story that has many underlying themes for discussion. Author Washington Irving provides vivid descriptions of the picturesque landscape, an exciting and widely interpreted plot, and a relatable character with whom the reader navigates the impact of a community's life-changing progress. Able to read in one sitting, Rip Van Wi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"A Temporary Matter" - LESSON PLANS
Jhumpa Lahiri is one of the great writers of our generation. After your students read "A Temporary Matter," have them work on this jam-packed lesson! The resources that are included in this pack can span two or more class periods. When you purchase this resource, you will receive:
+A PowerPoint presentation that moves students through each part of the lesson
+A Quiz (with answer key)
+A PARCC-style warm up to help prepare them for the test (with answer key)
+Basic during-reading questions or q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Devil and Tom Walker / Reading Guide Questions and Answers
This resource is a simple guide to Washington Irving's short story " The Devil and Tom Walker".This resource includes a number of questions and answers.These questions are related to the theme and the literary devices used in this short story.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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