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Higher education close reading Common Core RI.11-12.1 resources
Native + African + Early American Colonial Text Set Unit : Perspective Pairings
Is your Early American Lit curriculum more bland than a Puritan cookbook? As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, so let's transform it from yawnsome to awesome with a study of perspective!Early American founding texts don't have to be boring. When you pair them with rich creation stories, shocking captivity tales, important indigenous issues, and diverse American perspectives, students will not only have a better understanding of the literary landscape of America, but will also gain a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case
Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Close Reading and Annotation Mini-Unit
Complete close reading and annotation unit with fiction and nonfiction practice**August 2020 Update: This unit is now digital! I created a fiction and nonfiction workbook that is optimized for digital learning. A Google Slides version is included that can be downloaded and used as a PowerPoint as well (directions included).**August 2019 Update: This unit now includes two passages that can be used for nonfiction annotation (complete with an answer key). This is perfect for AP Language and Composi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
By popular demand, all my clue by clue mysteries PDF (printable) format in one big bundle, plus a free mystery story organizing worksheet. Be sure to check the list above to see the exact list of Clue by Clue Mysteries!Each individual mystery is in PDF format and contains:A cover imageComprehensive teacher notes outlining how to use the activity in class - 2 pagesA teacher sheet with a description of the situation and mystery to be solved, hints to give students if they get stuck, and the soluti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Background Reading for TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Emmett Till and the Scottsboro Boys
As preparation for reading TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, I have students learn about the Jim Crow South by reading about two important cases: the Scottsboro Boys and Emmett Till. These lessons include reading passages from GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER by Chris Crowe. The corresponding activities are multiple choice questions modeled after the EOC or other standardized tests, frequently asking students to choose the best answer among closely related choices.ANSWER KEY IS NOW INCLUDED!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Are you new to American Literature or tired of boring worksheets? Engage students with texts by American authors in lessons that use real-world learning connections, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and critical thinking skills. These activities for your American Literature Curriculum are organized thematically and include a variety of lessons that meet the expectations of all Common Core ELA Standards. Classic American authors in the units include Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Ang
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Orwell's Politics and the English Language Reading Guide, Quiz & Practice
This is a lesson that I started using many years ago when I taught AP Language, since Orwell's famous essay is pretty much required reading for that test. It was a good introduction to rhetoric for AP newbies on several levels:
1. The whole essay is about rhetoric to begin with
2. It's a good essay to use to introduce annotation and close and critical reading
3. It can be analyzed as an argument, looking at Orwell's use of appeals
4. At the end of the essay, he provides several "rules" for writi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Critical Thinking Mystery Activity: Elevator Routine Mystery Activity
In this fun mystery activity, students have to solve a classic riddle: Why does a woman ride the elevator up to the 15th floor and then walk up to the 20th floor to get to her apartment? Practice critical thinking skills and follow the clues to find the answer.This is a PDF format perfect for printing and handing out to students to work on in groups. You can also get this activity in other formats: Click here for PowerPoint edition and Click here for Google Slides edition.Inside find:Teacher No
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
AP Language and Composition BUNDLE Rhetorical Arguments and Synthesis Essay Prep
This AP Lang and Comp Bundle includes slideshow lessons and writing activities for teaching the synthesis essay, argumentative writing, rhetorical analysis, expository texts, and more. Included in this resource are several tasks, collaborative activities, projects and assessments to prepare students for the College Board exam, or to simply develop their Lang & Comp skills.READY-TO-PRINT HANDOUTS AND WORKSHEETSDEVELOP RHETORICAL THINKING AND WRITINGCLOSE-READING ESSAYS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Stations: Students Move, Think, Discuss
Looking for a great way to get your students talking about "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, analyzing text, and relating the story to real life? This station activity will have your students moving, collaborating, discussing, analyzing, synthesizing, and comparing/contrasting!What's included . . .► Teacher instructions ► 8 stations - Students rotate around the room to answer the questions with their groups. (One of the stations has students comparing a modern article to the story, which g
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Close Reading, Metacognition, and Text Annotations Teacher Presentation
Introducing our comprehensive introductory mini-lesson designed specifically for middle school English teachers like you, focusing on close reading, metacognition, and effective text annotation. What's Inside:Our meticulously crafted non-editable presentation comes in Google Slides, Canva, and PDF formats, covering all the essential components of a successful lesson: from setting the stage with an anticipatory set to providing direct instruction, guiding practice, conducting assessment, and fost
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle
Native American Literature: Meaningful Podcast + Cultural Appropriation Activity
PRINT + DIGITAL!This lesson is the perfect modern day connection of cultural appropriation that your students can see happening around them right now. Give them the tools to be informed by experts about cultural appropriation from the All My Relations podcast with two different episode options with doodle notes. After this, students will read articles about different types of cultural appropriation in the mainstream media through articles. To make analyzing these articles more engaging, students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Toni Morrison BELOVED Novel Study TIME MAP Timeline Activity Digital Printable
This Time Map graphic organizer is a great alternative to a chapter-by-chapter study guide for Toni Morrison's novel Beloved. This resource is suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom, and also available in a ready-to-print format.GRAPHIC ORGANIZER + CONSOLIDATING ACTIVITYFULL ANSWER KEY INCLUDEDAPPLICABLE TO AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITIONSet in Ohio during the mid-1800s, Beloved explores notions of identity, community, freedom and generational trauma. A Pulitzer Prize winner, the novel
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ralph Waldo Emerson UNIT - "Nature," "Self-Reliance," "The American Scholar"
Looking for an engaging way to introduce your students to transcendental thinker and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson’s works? This lesson on excerpts from "Self-Reliance,” "The American Scholar,“ and “Nature” will do just that!What's Included . . . ► Step-by-step instructions for each day.► Common Core English Standards aligned to daily tasks.► Understanding Transcendentalism group synthesis task.► Viewing guide for short biography clip suggestion (about 10 minutes) ► Bell Ringers► "Emerson or Lil Wa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau Transcendental Bundle
The Declaration of Independence - Argument Analysis - Close Reading Lesson
This lesson is designed to engage students in critical thinking, historical understanding, and rhetorical analysis through an exploration of this foundational American document. By utilizing close reading strategies including annotation and modeling, students will uncover the rich language and meaning within The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. The structured handouts with pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them recognize persuasive techniques. This resource aligns
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
A Room of One's Own Complete Unit
Complete guide to Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own." Originally intended for use in the AP classroom (AP Language and Composition), but can be leveled to any high school grade. Includes: cooperative anticipation activity, daily lessons with bell work that can be leveled up or down (originally used for AP Language to coincide with the Q2 but can easily be adjusted), chapter high lights to ensure thorough lecture/discussions, reading quizzes, 4 test versions, and an essay assignment/project.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Leap Day (Leap Year) 2024 Activity - Text Structures (Printable or Digital)
This activity is a fun NO PREP activity to do to celebrate Leap Day 2024 (Leap Year). There is a digital resource (Google Document) and a printable resource (Canva) that contain the same directions and activity. This was designed for students in middle school, but could be used for upper elementary and high school students. In this assignment, students are asked to read 5 passages (5th/6th grade reading level) about Leap Day/Leap Year. The passages are designed to show a clear informational text
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 Bundle - Math, Reading, Writing, and Trivia
Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Greta Thunberg's Climate Change Analysis
Help your students understand and apply rhetorical analysis concepts through a modern speech (2019) given by a fellow young person. On September 23, 2019, at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, the then 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech to world leaders about the pressing matter of climate change. Included in this lesson:✅ six rhetorical analysis questions about the speech ✅ three critical thinking questions✅ a detailed key to aide the teacher in discu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Chivalry Jigsaw - Info Text Cooperative Learning for the Medieval Romance
Do you struggle with making group work meaningful for students? This Jigsaw Lesson on Chivalry gives students an introduction to the Medieval Romance by examining exactly what the tenets of chivalry were in the Middle Ages. This is a great introduction to Le Morte D'Arthur, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and The Wife of Bath's Tale from The Canterbury Tales. A Medieval Romance reading guide is also included.THE RESOURCE INCLUDES:⭐️ Instructional Slideshow (EDITABLE) for guiding students throug
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking Activity: The Mystery of the Nighttime Kidnapping
In this mystery activity that encourages discussion and critical thinking, students investigate who kidnapped a CEO from his home in the middle of the night. Can your students work together to follow the clues, use their critical thinking skills and solve the mystery!This is a PDF printable version which works well in the classroom, with students working in groups. Click here for the PowerPoint Slides version of Nighttime Kidnapping.What is a Clue by Clue Mystery? It's a great warm-up, critical
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Complete Clue by Clue Critical Thinking Printable Activity Bundle
A Sand County Almanac Nonfiction Unit & Literature Guide
SuperSummary’s Nonfiction Unit and Literature Guide for A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold delivers text-specific, classroom-ready lesson plans and thought-provoking assignments divided into Before, During, and After Reading sections, plus a comprehensive summary and full literary analysis of the text.Follow our suggested timeline in the complete teaching unit or choose from our rich array of prompts, quizzes, activities, paired resources, essay topics, and two graphic organizer worksheets fo
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Introduction to Rhetoric Unit
This product was originally created for an AP Language course; however, since it's an introductory unit, it's simple and straightforward enough for any high school English class! The basis of the unit is a Google Slides Presentation containing 37 slides. It begins by defining rhetoric and then moves on in a format that allows you to slowly introduce concepts related to rhetoric: the Rhetorical Triangle, Pathos, Ethos, Logos, DIDLS, Tone, etc. It does so through various supplemental "texts" tha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
A History of the World in 6 Glasses Nonfiction Unit & Literature Guide
SuperSummary’s Nonfiction Unit and Literature Guide for A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage delivers text-specific, classroom-ready lesson plans and thought-provoking assignments divided into Before, During, and After Reading sections, plus a comprehensive summary and full literary analysis of the text.Follow our suggested timeline in the complete teaching unit or choose from our rich array of prompts, quizzes, activities, paired resources, essay topics, and two graphic organizer
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Long Walk to Freedom Nonfiction Unit & Literature Guide
SuperSummary’s Nonfiction Unit and Literature Guide for Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela delivers text-specific, classroom-ready lesson plans and thought-provoking assignments divided into Before, During, and After Reading sections, plus a comprehensive summary and full literary analysis of the text.Follow our suggested timeline in the complete teaching unit or choose from our rich array of prompts, quizzes, activities, paired resources, essay topics, and two graphic organizer worksheets f
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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