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Higher education close reading Common Core SL.9-10.1b resources
Book Clubs & Lit Circles Made Easy with Google Docs! Updated for Online Learning
Now updated to include a remote, asynchronous online book club option due to COVID-19! Note: If you are moving to all-online learning due to the pandemic, I would suggest students choose public domain books that can be found for free online. Here is a great site to visit for public domain books! Want to infuse more student choice in your classroom? Need to facilitate deep literary analysis? Desperately need a better way to hit and assess those speaking and listening standards? Class book clubs (
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy
Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy Socratic Seminars provide an engaging way for students to learn about any topic and build critical thinking skills. It’s a low-prep way for teachers to teach without sacrificing rigor. Furthermore, because it can foster open dialogues among classmates, it builds better classroom camaraderie.What buyers are saying:This was perfect! I had been looking for a way to get my students to think more and engage each other instead
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Io and Other Lovers: Greek Mythology Lesson | High School ELA Digital & Print
In the tapestry of Greek mythology, Io's story is a compelling narrative that intertwines the fates of gods and mortals. Central to her tale are the figures of Hera and Zeus, with Prometheus playing a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. Io, favored by Zeus, is turned into a heifer by him to hide their affair from Hera. Hera, not fooled, has Argus guard her. Zeus sends Hermes to rescue Io, leading Hera to pursue her with a gadfly. Io's travels and transformations symbolize resilience and the int
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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THE OUTSIDERS Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, lecture) on DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 24 study questions (two for each chapter) and 18 essay prompts (for a total of 42 questions) on S. E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt.These questions require students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in the novel as they read.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of t
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
Learning Active Listening | Slideshow Lesson (with Poster & Self-Assessment)
This original, creative, slideshow lesson about ACTIVE LISTENING is perfect for starting your year, course, or oral communication unit off right! The lesson works as -----a standalone lesson on active listening for multiple ages and grades/subjects a visual prompt for the classroom about active vs passive listeners (print out)a self-assessment/check-in for learners developing this skill (print out)a precursor to my Google Form Auto-Graded Quiz on ACTIVE LISTENINGand includes:Minds On warm updefi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
1984 Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, test, lecture) On Word (DOCX)
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 30 Study questions and 10 essay prompts, requiring students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in George Orwell's 1984. All the study questions come with sample paragraph responses, and the essay prompts come with sample thesis statements.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act as your lecture notes as you make insightful points during
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
"Two-Percenters" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Two-Percenters (Short Story)Logline: A new treatment may allow 98% of the people to be genetically enhanced, but at the expense of the 2% who already are.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Idle Horns" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Idle Horns (Short Story)Logline: A horned demon of hell born to eternally torture the damned walks off the job.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic DiscussionTime Required: Reading Time: 20-2
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
"Pneumadectomy" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Pneumadectomy (Short Story)Logline: A young boy is ostracized by his friends because he has had his soul surgically removed.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic DiscussionTime Required: Readi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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THE GREAT GATSBY Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, test, lecture) DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 27 Study questions and 10 essay prompts requiring students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. All the study questions come with sample paragraph responses, and the essay prompts come with sample thesis statements. These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act as your lecture notes as you make insight
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â THE GREAT GATSBY - FULL LITERARY UNIT (Quizzes, Character & Plot Maps, etc.)
KING LEAR Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, lecture) Word Document-DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 20 study questions (four for each act) and 10 essay prompts on Shakespeare's King Lear. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt.These questions require students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in the novel as they read.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act as y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
ETHAN FROME Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, lecture) Word Document-DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 27 study questions (three for each chapter) and 10 essay prompts (for a total of 37 questions) on Edith Wharton's novel Ethan Frome. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt.These questions require students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in the novel as they read.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
OTHELLO Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, test, lecture) on DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 25 study questions and 10 essay prompts, requiring students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in Shakespeare's Othello as they read. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act as your lecture notes as you make insightful points
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
MACBETH Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, test, lecture) on Word Document
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 25 Study questions and 10 essay prompts requiring students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in Shakespeare's Macbeth. All questions come with sample paragraph responses. All prompts come with sample thesis statements.Students can work on the questions alone or in teams in a number of scenarios:These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Modern Freytag Pyramid and Other Plot Diagrams
This 48-slide Power Point Presentation briefly reviews the Classic Freytag Pyramid that includes introduction / exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, revelation, resolution / conclusion. However, since the Victorian period when Freytag developed the pyramid plots have changed in dramatic ways.The presentation explains three more recent diagrams including the Modern Freytag Pyramid, the Post Modern Plot Diagram, and the Post Post Modern Plot Diagram. The presenta
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Homer's The Odyssey - Complete Unit (Distance Learning Friendly)
Here is my comprehensive Odyssey unit for high schoolers. Students will:Be introduced to the classic, epic poem The Odyssey, both in its original translation and in the graphic novel form (optional)Learn annotation skills for how to read and annotate literature more effectivelyBe introduced to several cultural and literary techniques specific to The Odyssey, such as Xenia, The Hubris Cycle, irony, thematic topics, etc.Engage in class discussion and question-asking techniques for Socratic seminar
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Exploring Discrimination: Engaging Academic Discussion Lesson
Elevate your high school English curriculum with this unit focusing on the topic of discrimination! As a dedicated educator, I understand the importance of providing engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students.This lesson includes a detailed pacing guide, providing you with a clear roadmap to plan each lesson effectively. With learning objectives and essential questions included, students will actively engage with the curriculum while exploring the complexities of discrimination.De
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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OF MICE AND MEN Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, lecture) DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 24 study questions and 10 essay prompts (for a total of 35 questions) on Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt. These questions require students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in the novel as they read.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.Th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
The Great Gatsby Chapter One Lecture Slides
The Lecture Slides make teaching the novel easy for the teacher and engaging for the students. The pictures are engaging, the questions are differentiated for all levels, and the main ideas scaffold into the final exam choice board!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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"Ex Oblivione" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Analysis Questions (Google Drive)
Measure comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school and college with this set of rigorous questions on H.P. Lovecraft's short story "Ex Oblivione." The variety of reading question types also facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1400-1500, this text and its corresponding active reading exercise are appropriate additions to a high school short story unit, especially at the 11th and 12th grade
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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BRAVE NEW WORLD Study Questions & Essay Prompts (review, test, lecture ) DOCX
NEW RESOURCE:This resource contains 30 Study questions and 10 essay prompts, requiring students to THINK DEEPLY regarding the central themes and conflicts found in Brave New World. Sample paragraph responses are given for each question and sample thesis statements given for each essay prompt.These questions can be used as jumping off points for small group or class-wide discussions of the work's central meanings.They can act as your lecture notes as you make insightful points during class discus
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
"He" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Analysis Worksheet for Google Drive
Measure comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school and college with this set of rigorous questions on H.P. Lovecraft's short story "He." With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1500-1600, this text and its corresponding active reading worksheet are appropriate additions to a high school short story unit, especially at the 12th grade level or in advanced literature classes. A detailed answer key is provided. Made for Google Drive, this resource is deliv
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Ex Oblivione" by H.P. Lovecraft Close Reading Analysis Questions (Printable)
Measure comprehension and support the development of close reading analysis skills for high school and college with this set of rigorous questions on H.P. Lovecraft's short story "Ex Oblivione." The variety of reading question types also facilitates preparation for standardized testing scenarios. With an estimated Lexile Measure of 1400-1500, this text and its corresponding active reading exercise are appropriate additions to a high school short story unit, especially at the 11th and 12th grade
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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I Was Here Introduction Presentation
This presentation is useful to frame the book I Was Here for your classes. Looking for information about this book was quite difficult to find which only made creating lessons for it more daunting. The presentation is basic and leaves a lot of room for discussion and room to set up your expectations for the class.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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