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Common Core RL.8.1 handouts for ESL-EFL-ELL
Sentence Frames for Literary Analysis Essay Writing High School ELA, ELL & ESL
Use sentence frames (also called sentence starters) for literary analysis in your ELA or ESL classroom to support all students! Research shows that sentence frames are an effective scaffolding technique. Use sentence frames for differentiated instruction and to support ELL and newcomer students. This is appropriate for 7th-12 grade.This resource is a 5-page handout that includes 12 types of sentence frames for writing about literature: Diction/connotation/denotation, hyperbole, setting, irony, j
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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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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Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.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:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Little Match Girl -- ESL Beginner Story -- Vocab, Lit, Critical Thinking
An ESL adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen Christmas and New Year story.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thinking -- including inferencing -- with a high-interest story, and bundled lesson ideas, graphic organizers and activities!This three-part story is part of a collection of high-interest material specifically designed for ENL, ESL, ELL students. It is short enough for beginners (spanning 15 pages of text, activities, and graphic organizers), yet contains meaningful content a
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"The Most Dangerous Game" 10 days scaffolded LP. MS/HS Short Story unit w/CCSS!
This unit is a building block of the first quarter unit for CCSS HS grades 9-10 Reading for Literature CCSS, particularly Honors, Gifted or Pre-AP English I-levels. It covers the short story "The Most Dangerous Game," as well as mood, theme, plot, characterization and figurative language.Included in this short unit is:An anticipation guide--one with related Common Core Standards for Reading for Literature marked, and one withoutA vocabulary list in Cornell Notes form (including a scaffolded vers
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Growing *MEGA-LITERATURE BUNDLE!* Cornell Notes, Graphic Orgs., MS/HS!
Macbeth Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 12 worksheets (one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for acting out sc
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - Text Evidence Anticipation Activity
This pre-reading strategy uses critical thinking and inquiry learning to engage your students for their upcoming reading of the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Designed to meet requirements of the Common Core and help prepare students for standardized assessments such as PARCC, this activity requires students to complete close reading and use explicit textual evidence to make logical inferences and predictions. Additionally, students must walk around the classroom to gather their evi
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Romeo & Juliet Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 15 worksheets (one page front and back except for the Prologue) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or a
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
This product contains 112 worksheets (one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for acting out s
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Short Story with Comprehension Questions
SHORT STORY with COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS, Short story text included with comprehension questions and additional activities(preview shows you one page of the story and the comprehension questions)Useful for High School and Middle School students reading below grade level (age-appropriate and high interest)Common Core-aligned lesson plan is included. 7-page Short Story about a teenage boy in special education classes who is struggling with being bullied for taking the school bus. He learns an impo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Othello Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 10 worksheets (one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for acting out sc
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
Seedfolks Wendell Unit. (Ch. 3) Teach ELA! Fun, Colorful, Standards-Based
Make Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks accessible and fun to all your students!This single chapter mini-unit on Chapter 3 - Wendell - gives you everything you need to explore the inspiring world of Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks with your classes. You can teach it alone, or buy it with units for the rest of the book.The accessible handouts make enthralling teaching easy(ish)!Check out the preview to get an overview of the three-day lesson complete with lesson plans.Topics covered through use of the text
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Seedfolks - Complete Book Unit - Teach ELA - ESL Friendly - Fun - Colorful!
A Midsummer Night's Dream Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Questions
This product contains 7 worksheets (one page front and back unless noted) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for a
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
A Raisin in the Sun with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 21 pages that include a combination of double-entry journals, with an emphasis on figurative language and textual evidence, and summary. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character development and theme.The double-entry journal is generally considered a "best practice" for ESL learners
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8th - 12th
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Poetry Comprehension Activities The Environment Earth Day
It's time to "Go green" in the classroom! If you're an English teacher looking for an engaging way to teach your students about the environment, then look no further. This poem about The Environment is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day and help your students learn about environmental issues. The activities in this resource are based on the poem "Remember" by Joy Harjo. Your students will love reading it while listening to the author's own voice! Get worksheets, printables, and extra activi
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Grades:
7th - 9th
King Lear Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 10 worksheets (most are one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for acti
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
Twelfth Night Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 9 worksheets (one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for acting out sce
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
Much Ado About Nothing Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Questions
This product contains 8 worksheets (one page front and back unless noted) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for a
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
The Tempest Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 7 worksheets (most are one page front and back) that include a combination of double-entry journals with an emphasis on character relationships and textual evidence, scene summaries, and guiding questions. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around character relationships or as a tool for actin
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Shakespeare Bundle 8 Plays (Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo, Othello, etc.)
Shakespeare's Sonnet Worksheets with Double-Entry Journals and Guiding Questions
This product contains 10 worksheets (one-sided) that include a combination of double-entry journals, with an emphasis on figurative language and textual evidence, and summary. When I use these worksheets, I have students form "collegiate study groups" to read the text together and pick out lines that support their understanding of the text. The information can be later used to develop essays around figurative language around a common theme.The double-entry journal is generally considered a "best
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
Character Traits Interactive Anchor Chart
This anchor chart can be used to help students define traits for characters as they read! It gives them 6 instances where inferences can be made about the characters and who they are. Instead of just providing them with the trait associated with each instance, have them come up with traits on their own or you can do it as a class.
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Not Grade Specific
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To Kill a Mockingbird- Taking a Stand
These worksheets can be used as a handout, reference or hung in the classroom as a poster. Included is a example from Chapter 1-4 of To Kill a Mockingbird 'Taking a Stand'. These pages include a description of who took a stand including a quote and explanation along with a picture. Great addition to the module!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Comprehension questions and writing prompt: The Fun They Had
Close reading questions and a writing prompt with a planning graphic organizer for the text "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov.
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4th - 9th
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The Hate U Give Chapter 1 - Abridged Version for Lower Level Readers
This resource is an abridged version of Chapter 1 of "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. It is great for lower level readers, English Language Learners and students with disabilities who are reading at a lower lexile level than the original text. I hope you find this resource useful in your classroom!
Grades:
6th - 12th
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