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Literature elective course proposals
Latin American Literature Curriculum Map ( Full High School Year)
Curriculum map created for a Latin American literature course.
Course description: The goal of this course is to introduce students to major literary topics and themes within a variety of Latin American nations and cultures. Students discuss and analyze the cultural, social, political, historical and economic contexts of a variety of contemporary Latin American literary works. Topics to be examined include Latino identity, language, immigration, civil rights and gender roles.
Each cycle or m
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9th - 12th
Creative Writing Semester
This provides enough material for a full semester of a Creative Writing class. This course is designed for 10-12 grade students, but could easily be adapted for 6-9 grade students. Additionally, if more time is spent in class on writing assignments than is spent as homework, this curriculum would be enough for a whole year.This course curriculum includes a course overview with a suggested timeline. It also includes multiple units focusing on different skills used in creative writing. Each unit
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8th - 12th
Film Appreciation Course Curriculum Guide
This is a course outline and curriculum guide for film appreciation. It includes a course description, rationale, detailed syllabus by unit, bibliography of resources with links to online open source teaching and assessment resources, learning objectives correlated with Common Core and Texas TEKS, assessment evidence chart. There are samples of major assessments and rubrics for three student projects- a student created film blog, a collaborative mise-en-scene and cinematography digital photograp
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8th - 12th
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Art Adventures in Narnia Art Tea Party
This delightful tea party has master artists who illustrated tales of knights and dragons. Students create a deer at the lamp post, Aslan the lion, a beautiful crown and a three-dimensional throne while studying about the characters of Narnia.
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Not Grade Specific
Whirligig Novel: Project
Used with the novel, Whirligig by Paul FleischmanStudents will make a whirligig [technically a pinwheel], but they can also do a digital one.They will choose a person to immortalize.They will also do a small writing prompt.
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7th - 10th
Modern Romeo and Juliet
In this engaging project, students will unleash their creativity as they use presentation design programs to adapt the iconic tale for the modern era of 2024.Students will delve deep into the themes and characters of "Romeo and Juliet," exploring how they can resonate with contemporary audiences. They'll brainstorm and assign modern-day careers, lifestyles, and choices to Romeo and Juliet, breathing new life into these beloved characters.Through digital media, students will craft their adaptati
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Not Grade Specific
Course Syllabus/Outline: Detective Fiction
This document is intended for teachers who are designing a unit on detective fiction or who are creating a semester or yearlong elective course. The file contains ten units that cover the chronological development of the genre. Included are classic detective fiction staples like Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, along with units on Non-Western detective fiction, contemporary and postmodern detective fiction, and parody/pastiche. Films, short stories, and novels are included in every unit to g
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Bible Curriculum Week 1 God's Creation Story
This is a Seven Week Bible Curriculum this will help your kids to know about God's Creation. Here is an overview of First week."In the beginning, there was nothing but darkness and chaos. But then, God spoke, and light burst forth, separating day from night. Thus began the incredible narrative of God's creation of the world, a story that continues to captivate hearts and minds across the ages.The account of God's creation is a foundational element of the Bible, found in the opening chapters of G
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Not Grade Specific
Reading Class Syllabus, Procedures, Presentations, and more Bundle
Reading Class, Reading For Fun, Reading Elective, Literacy Support? Includes:- Syllabus- Procedures- Rules/Responsibilities- Welcome Presentation- How to Calculate GPA presentation- Evaluating Web Sources presentation- What Makes a Sentence? presentationfrom The Patriot
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7th - 11th
Grade 11 English Syllabus ELA English Language Arts Basic Syllabus Plan Syllabi
Grade 11 English SyllabusCourse Description:This year’s grade 11 English course will be organized around central themes and essential questions. While examining those themes and questions, students will be developing writing, reading, and communications skills based on the Common Core standards...You can change this syllabus as much as you like. You can also change the grade level and the books. Includes units on Rhetoric, Macbeth, The Importance of Being Earnest, Night, Maus, Hiroshima, and 198
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9th - 12th
Mythology Course Design
This file can be used as a course proposal, a working syllabus, or the outline for a unit plan for a Mythology class for grades 9-12. Included are the required reading list of titles, as well as a general outline for five different units introducing the student to the history, vocabulary, and suggested viewing list for modern cinema.
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9th - 12th
Pandemic Novel Study - "The Mandate" Higher Education
The Mandate is a unique novel written and set during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic in the United States. A story that is told solely through the use of text message threads, it is sure to engage and provide a unique glimpse into life during those challenging and uncertain times.Your purchase comes with a PDF version of The Mandate as well as a list of suggested discussion guide questions (intended for secondary education or adult education classes only).Synopsis:The Mandate gives i
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Life is Not Complicated You Are- A novel Guide
Note to the Teacher, The author of Life is Not Complicated, You Are, Mr. Carlos Wallace teaches life lessons through his autobiographical narrative. The intent of this novel study is to provide lessons and suggestions for Secondary English educators as an opportunity to discuss the difficult coming of age topics with our students. As educators, we are aware that there are many ways to approach a novel study. This novel study guide approaches the content through a social justice lens. The le
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8th - 12th
Digital Literature Circles
A literature circle is a student-led discussion group focused on a particular piece of literature. Students in the group take on different roles, such as discussion leader, summarizer, or connector, and prepare for the discussion by reading and annotating the text based on their role. During the discussion, each student shares their insights and analysis of the text, building on one another's ideas and observations. The goal of the literature circle is to engage students in critical thinking, an
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6th - 9th
Build a literary character
Building a literary character can be a lot of fun. It is giving form and essence to a being that will exist in the story you want to write. However, you should not take it lightly. Each of the characteristics of that character must serve the development of the story, otherwise, it will look like an extra in the plot.The next exercises are for you to create a strong character, either main or secondary, but one that supports the general concept of the story you are going to write.
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4th - 12th
Build a literary character (Spanish version)
Construir un personaje literario puede ser muy divertido. Es darle forma y escencia a un ser que existirán en la historia que quieres escribir. Sin embargo, no debes tomarlo a la ligera. Cada una de las características de ese personaje deben servir para el desarrollo de la historia, de lo contrario se verá como un extra dentro de la trama.Los próximos ejercicios son para que puedas crear un personaje fuerte, ya sea principal o secundario, pero que apoye el concepto general de la historia que va
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4th - 12th
Comprehension Test - Fuzzy Takes Charge (Hale)
If you are familiar with the Accelerated Reader program, you know that they can be useful tools for monitoring student comprehension. When my school didn’t renew our AR subscription, I was at a loss because earning AR points was a big part of my classroom reading incentive program. So I created my own program and tests for books in my library—“RIF” (Reading is Fun) tests. I keep track of the tests taken by students, the comprehension rate for the tests, and the points earned. This is my RIF test
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2nd - 4th
AP Literature Course Description and Syllabus
This packet contains the AP Literature course information for my College Board approved class. It also contains my required reading list and expectations, as well as a unit guide and additional resources.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
15 creative writing exercises
This exercise is a set of fun activities for students to develop creative writing.Very useful once a week to motivate them to do creative work.
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6th - 12th
Hamlet Creative Writing Written Task Help
Some students have difficulty in creative options based on works of literature. Here is some help writing a Hamlet-based option. Laertes' letters to Ophelia during his stay in Paris. The object is to bring out Laertes' character, expanding on the hints in the play.
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12th, Higher Education
Independent Study Proposal Form: Quick 2 Per Page Printable
Use this quick form for students who are engaged in independent study time, to submit their topic proposal prior to getting ready for independent research. Perfect for early finishers or gifted students who have already learned a concept and can move onto another choice project to build self-efficacy.
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3rd - 8th
Science & Literature Course Proposal, Syllabus, or Unit Plan
This course proposal, syllabus, and/or unit plan focuses on teaching students with interrupted or limited formal schooling to decode the specialized vocabulary, symbols and text in science and mathematics. Reading comprehension of texts, listening and comprehending lectures, and using correct scientific and mathematical terminology when speaking and writing are integral to academic success in the mathematics and science content areas. The content addresses all five WIDA Standards. The suggested
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9th - 12th
1984 - creative writing options.
Two Written Tasks students could choose from to follow reading Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, plus notes about rationale.
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12th, Higher Education
Book of Centuries Overview Course (Scope & Sequence)
The Book of Centuries has become a common feature of Charlotte Mason homeschools – yet I believe that it has value for all students in the Classical Liberal Arts tradition. This document contains two suggested course sequences for teaching a 1 credit class (at a co-op or traditional school) which offers a broad historical overview and introducing students to a Book of Centuries.If you want to print your own Book of Centuries, you can buy it here. If you wish it bound like a “real book,” you can
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