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11th grade Valentine's Day close reading resources for Easel Activities
"Firework" by Katy Perry Poetry Terms Figurative Language Activities
Figurative Language and Poetic Devices/Poetry Terms Identification using Katy Perry's "Firework"Use Katy Perry's popular song "Firework" to teach figurative language, sound devices, and other poetry terms. You can decide how many and which devices you'd like your students to find.Updated to include additional exercises for more in-depth learning and making connections to the text! Those I've pointed out in this exercise include:alliteration, anaphora, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
Valentine's Day - Symbol Supported Picture Reading Comprehension for Special Ed
Designed for non-to-beginning readers, symbol picture support helps students be more successful at reading in this Valentine's Day comprehension set! This is a mini set with 5 stories instead of the typical 10, perfect to use the week of Valentine's Day! Now also available on Google Slides as Digital Worksheets for distance learning.These five reading passages are all about Valentine's Day including: February, valentine's cards, candy hearts, chocolates and Valentine's Day. There are five differ
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: The Mega Valentine's Day Bundle for Special Education
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts NonFiction Graphic Organizers
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts: Close Reading Strategies and Activities
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Use the handouts to encourage close reading and compare/contrast of two or more texts or sources (may be used with multimedia sources such as graphics, videos, podcasts, etc.). They may also be used to compare two different people, focusing on comparing their early life, struggles, and achievements. Includes modified Venn Diagrams specific to the CCSS.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Valentine's Day Differentiated Journals - Writing for Special Education
Do you have students who have difficulty coming up with their own thoughts? With three different levels included, these 6 journal prompts themed around Valentine's Day are perfect for all of your non-writers, emerging writers, and writers! Topics include: conversation hearts, chocolate, roses, valentine card, cupid, and hearts.Each topic includes a classroom sample which shows a picture, title, and four simple sentence starters with three *errorless* options to finish each sentence. • Level 1 st
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: The Mega Valentine's Day Bundle for Special Education
Paired Text Analysis Lessons for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou & Tupac
Literary analysis is less intimidating with these paired text analysis lesson plans for Maya Angelou's poem and Tupac's song "Still I Rise." Detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate close reading, text-based writing, and research skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. There are three lesson plans in this product that build upon each other. The timing of the activities may be adjusted to fit the needs of your classroom/students, and one “lesson” may a
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8th - 11th
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Wuthering Heights Student Workbook - Comprehensive Study Guide with Activities
Wuthering Heights Student Workbook contains everything a teacher needs to teach Bronte’s novel. Instead of the boring question and answer format, the Student Workbook prompts students’ ideas about characters, asks them to comment on significant quotes, and to notice some of the essential techniques used by the author such as symbolism, allusions, themes, etc. in each of the chapters. I have created this resource for my own classes, and students love the meaningful format. Instead of writing info
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9th - 12th
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Feed by M.T. Anderson Novel Workbook
This product will assist teachers and students in understanding analyzing, the novel, Feed. If you have never checked this book out - do it now! It's a hilarious, yet mind-boggling and tragic exploration into the future where all people have a "feed" in their brain which helps them communicate and acts as their internet. This unit was designed for a 10th grade classroom; however, any grade 9-12 could read this book.This product includes:- Title page- Multi-Genre Project with Rubric- Notes and ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Activities, Reading Guide w/ Questions, Analysis, Quotes
Increase comprehension and engagement with this flexible Romeo and Juliet Act I Guide that can be used as homework or in class, in cooperative groups or individually. Packed with activities, character exploration, vocabulary, plot points, inference, quote exploration, judgments, reflections, predictions, plenty of higher level thinking and an answer key, this reading guide aids in a close guided reading of Romeo and Juliet Act I by William Shakespeare. Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer
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9th - 11th
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Literary Analysis Activity: Student-Led Lesson for ANY Novel
Pssssst… hey, Teach. You shouldn’t be the hardest working person in the room. Leave the choices, responsibility and learning up to your students… then stand back and watch what happens. In this student-directed literary analysis activity, students become the teacher, closely reading and analyzing an assigned chapter of a novel, then “teaching” it to the class. Working in groups, they begin by assigning roles, with each group member choosing an area of focus—whether characterization, symbolism
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7th - 12th
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Lord of the Flies Reading Guide for Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12
Thought-provoking chapter questions make this a comprehensive reading guide that is perfect to frame your unit plan for Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Questions go beyond simple recall and require students to think critically by judging, inferring, and analyzing. This guide includes analysis charts for symbolism, characterization, and civilization vs. savagery. A detailed answer key is included. Click the preview for more detailed information! INCLUDES 3 Sections: ⭐ Section 1: Questions f
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9th - 11th
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A Christmas Carol Pre-Reading on Charles Dickens, Background Activity
Help your students understand what motivated Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol! Students read an engaging 2-page article and complete comprehension questions that can be used for a class discussion! Also included in this resource is a Stave Two Investigation Activity to help students take a deep dive into the text! Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included in this resource! Take a look at all of my A Christmas Carol resources! Top Love and Let Lit Resources
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7th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Reading Guide w/ Questions, Quotes, Analysis, & More!
Use this Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Study Guide to engage students and increase comprehension! Use with any Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan as homework or in class, in cooperative groups or individually. Includes a complete answer key and a link to a student version in Google Slides! Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included in this resource! Students do the following in this complete reading guide: ⭐ Answer questions regarding major plot points for each scene⭐ Define key vo
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9th - 11th
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CÉLÉBRONS LA SAINT-VALENTIN - French Valentine's Day Short Story + Questions
The fifth of the CÉLÉBRONS series of original French short stories, this one-page story for intermediate learners (at 2 different levels of difficulty!) allows them to connect to the characters who are experiencing growing pains in their friendship. An excellent literacy tool for comprehensible input, in-person teaching, hybrid and distance learning. Ideal for French Immersion, Core French, and Adult Education French programs.✅ Included in this product are:Full story without a glossary at the b
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Hamlet Scene Summary Visual Notebook - Enhanced Digital Copy Included
This resource has been created as a substitute for the traditional "questions and answers" method we are used to. As teachers, we aim to ensure students understand the play's essential elements, but we also want to engage them in a "hands-on" fashion. Studies demonstrate that Sketch noting and doodling help students retain information and understand concepts better than simply answering questions. This resource allows students to complete notes during the reading process and use the images an
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9th - 12th
3D Mother's Day & Valentine's Day Crafts: 3D Paper Roses Craft
Roses Craft Activities: Paper Roses Craft Activity Packet :
This Paper Roses spring craft activity packet provides a creative way for your students to hand-craft a lovely gift for someone special. Wonderful for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthdays, or any special occasion requiring a personal touch!
Simply print the templates on colored paper, then cut and paste. Add pipe cleaners and a ribbon to make long-stemmed roses to give as gifts or display!
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Reading Guide / Study Guide With Questions & Analysis
This Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Reading Guide is engaging and easy-to-implement with a complete answer key and Google link! Includes Questions, Quote Exploration, Reflection and Analysis, Predictions and more! Use as homework or in class, in cooperative groups or individually! Print or share in Google Classroom or another online platform. Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at everything included in this resource! Students do the following in this complete reading guide: ⭐ Answer questi
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9th - 11th
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Of Mice and Men | Character Sketch Activities | Citing Textual Evidence
12 editable close-reading, creative character analysis tasks for upper middle and high school. Students either use quotations about George, Lennie, Crooks, Slim, Curley's wife, Carlson and Whit from the novel Of Mice and Men, building a picture of the character with these references, or find their own quotations to complete the same task.For all seven characters, this product includes...'Blank canvas' sheet with 16 quotations provided'Realistic person' outline sheet with 16 quotations provided'R
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8th - 11th
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Paired Texts - Ain't I a Woman and Phenomenal Woman - Essay Writing Test Prep
In this lesson, students complete close readings of a speech by Sojourner Truth and a poem by Maya Angelou. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to consider and compare central ideas and themes. This 20-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage-text of the speech-links to aud
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Reading Literature Guide w/ Questions, Quotes, & Analysis
In this Romeo and Juliet Act IV Reading Guide, students learn to love William Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Engage and challenge students as they learn to infer a character’s subtext, make judgments about characters’ responsibility levels, explore and interpret significant quotations, make predictions and offer advice to the characters! Includes an answer key and a link to a student version in Google Slides. All materials are available in PDF to print and student materials are writeable in Goog
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9th - 11th
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The Call of the Wild Chapter Reading Checks
Ready to print and use! Questions designed to check students’ comprehension of events, plot, character, point of view, and vocabulary are sure to challenge your students while reading Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Chapters 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 are together on a quick one page, no prep format; Chapter 7 stands alone. This product will work well as reading checks for a whole class teaching of the novel or as reading checks for independent readers. Use this product to challenge accelerated reader
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7th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Chapter Questions & Reading Guide for Critical Thinking
This reading guide for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee will increase comprehension and engagements. Detailed chapter questions go beyond simple recall and challenge students to analyze the deeper issues in the novel. Use as discussion questions, quiz questions or as a Print and Go No Prep Study Guide! This resource comes in PDF to print and includes a link to a student version that is writeable in Google Drive. Take a look at all of my To Kill a Mockingbird resources here! Top Love and Let
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8th - 11th
St. Valentine's Day Massacre Reading Questions (New York Times Article)
Sometimes students (and their teachers) need a break from the pressures of the romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day. This activity looks at the entirely-unromantic St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, 1929. Students will read the historic New York Times Article on the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and complete one or more reading activities.Contents:Set of reading questions, including recall and opinion (inference and analysis). Questions are in order of the text. Answer key is provided.
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: St. Valentine's Day Massacre Activities Bundle- Word Version
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