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High school writing-essays guided reading books
Lord of the Flies Complete Unit - No Prep Required, Includes Digital Copy
This Lord of the Flies Unit has everything required to teach this unit. All of the thinking and preparation have been done for you.Everything you need to teach The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is found in this unit.❒ Includes journal prompts to further students’ understanding and understand thematic development in the novel.❒ PowerPoint presentation with historical context and background information❒ (Optional) PowerPoint presentation about the origins of evil furthering understanding
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9th - 12th
The Chrysalids Comprehensive Unit - Engaging Activities, Assessments, Digital
Introducing "The Chrysalids Unit," an all-inclusive teaching resource for John Wyndham’s novel "The Chrysalids." This comprehensive unit includes 17 engaging lessons to captivate and challenge your students.Each lesson is carefully designed to reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking. The lessons start with a clear introduction to the topic and a review of the previous lesson, ensuring that students have a solid foundation upon which to build.To make the learning experience even more i
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9th - 11th
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Paragraph Writing Activity in conjunction with Frankenstein
Paragraph Writing Activity in conjunction with FrankensteinVery often, students have difficulty with the analysis process involved in literature. Where they not only have to analyse but now have to apply their newfound skills to a well-developed paragraph, some students become overwhelmed with the process. This particular activity will focus on both the analysis and writing a paragraph using the PEEL method. Paragraph writing and analysis are two essential components in essay writing. To faci
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10th - 12th
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Lord of the Flies Unit EDITABLE
This Lord of the Flies Unit has everything required to teach this unit and it is completely editable in a Word format. All of the thinking and preparation have been done for you.Everything you need to teach The Lord of the Flies by William Golding is found in this unit.❒ Includes journal prompts to further students’ understanding and understand thematic development in the novel.❒ PowerPoint presentation with historical context and background information❒ (Optional) PowerPoint presentation abou
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9th - 12th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
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7th - 10th
BUNDLE: Lord of the Flies, 1984, & Catcher in the Rye Units c
Hello Fellow Teacher,Thank you for considering this bundle which includes detailed lesson plans and activities for Lord of the Flies, 1984, and Catcher in the Rye. Here is more information about each unit: 1. 1984 Unit, Socratic Seminar, Background Info, Presentations, & Morehis PDF includes 15 slides of content:Part I:The first five slides include lessons with activities and questions for students as you introduce the novel and work your way through it. On each slide, there are three activi
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Devil in the White City Study Guides and Reading Tests
Devil in the White City Study Guide and Essay Tests
Included are comprehensive study guides and reading quizzes for Erik Larson’s Devil in the White City.
Prologue and Part I Study Guide includes 323 questions
Study Guide Part II includes 280 questions
Study Guide Part III includes 252 questions
Study Guide Part IV includes 113 questions
Study Guide Epilogue includes 59 questions
Part I Test has fourteen short essay questions
Part II Test has eleven short essay questions
Part III Tes
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10th - 12th
Of Mice and Men BUNDLE Close Reading Activities, Presentation, and Assessments
This is a comprehensive unit for Of Mice and Men! Everything you and your students' need is here.The reason I love this unit is because it is designed with critical inquiry in mind and even uses fundamental human development to help develop our thinking about character behavior and actions. Student will delve into character analysis through the lens of Abraham Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs.Students can be directed through their packets and the slides which allows for students to easi
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6th - 12th
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
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6th - 9th
Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics
Immerse your students in a collection of captivating short stories with analysis activities through this bundled resource. These no-prep reading and analysis lessons are perfect for 1-2 day sub plans, short reading and response activities, or as introductions to larger writing units (the products in this bundle are also included in my Creative Writing Workshops Bundle). These stories will introduce important literary elements to your students, while the accompanying response questions and essay
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7th - 12th
Fahrenheit 451 "Grab and Go" Unit
This complete unit plan for Fahrenheit 451 includes lessons for each reading, a reading guide for the entire book, reading journals, non-fiction articles, and a final "compare/contrast" essay between Bradbury's vision and modern society. The unit is engaging, skills-based, and ready to go!
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6th - 12th
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC
This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short answer - not multiple choice) and vocabulary terms key to the reading (these are taken from the appendix). Complete answer keys are provided. There is an optional assignment to complete an in-class writing assignment (may be given as a homework assignm
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7th - 10th
Forever Grateful: A Heartfelt Tribute to Mom and Dad on Global Day of Parents
"Forever Grateful": A Heartfelt Letter for Global Day of ParentsStep into the heartwarming world of parental love with our touching PDF letter, "Forever Grateful," specially crafted for Global Day of Parents. This heartfelt tribute recognises the unconditional love, guidance, and support of mums and dads everywhere, inviting readers of all ages to reflect on the profound impact of parental love in their lives.What's Inside?"Forever Grateful" is a beautifully crafted letter from a child to their
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6th - 9th
Best Ever Major Works Review Sheet for AP Lit
This best ever AP Lit Major Works Review Sheet is a game-changer when it comes to prepping students for the FRQ 3 Open Question. There are review sheets—and then there are review sheets: Guide your students through this one, and your students are headed for a top score.For best results, complete this sheet immediately following common study or independent assignment of a novel or play so that content is fresh and complete. You may help students complete their first review sheet, but once the
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9th - 12th
Compare & Contrast Essay: "A Sweet Debate Hot Chocolate VS Coffee " English
Unlock the secret to captivating essay writing with "Hot Chocolate Day: A Scrumptious Guide for GCSE/IGCSE Students." Tailored for students seeking excellence in their writing skills, this resource is a delectable journey into the art of essay crafting, using the delightful theme of Hot Chocolate Day.Target Audience: Specifically designed for GCSE/IGCSE students, this guide is crafted to enhance essay writing skills in a way that is engaging, relatable, and academically enriching. Also, complete
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7th - 10th
"Out Of My Mind," by S. M. Draper, study guide and test
"Out Of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper is a teen issues book that zeros in on the pain of being a special needs student in our schools today. Melody is an 11 year old female and can not walk, feed herself, write or speak words; yet is gifted and talented. Everything she hears she remembers. She has a photographic memory, and is beside herself because she cannot communicate. She attends school but is in a special needs classroom that does the same lesson over and over again. Melody is about to
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4th - 10th
Watership Down Reading Comprehension and Literary Response Unit - Middle School
This reading unit is based on a 4-week pacing of the classic story, with weekly comprehension questions that can also be given as an assessment or read-along guide. There are a few open ended prompts on some of the assignments for students to respond to as well. The quizzes contain a variety of question types such as multiple choice, one-word fill-in answer, and short answer. Each weekly quiz has 10 questions, with an answer key provided.For week #5: there is a final "Response to Literature"
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7th - 10th
A detailed analysis of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
This is a detailed analysis (Line by Line) of the play The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare. This document has 139 pages of critical analysis of the play.
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Hatchet Essays Movie Comparison Cast Away
This is an compare/contrast thematic essay project to conclude reading Hatchet. Students will watch Cast Away, take notes using a graphic organizer (included), and then compose a thematic essay comparing the two works.
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5th - 9th
Short Personal Essay w/ Analysis Activities – High School ELA – CCSS Rubric
Introduce students to personal essay writing with this no-prep resource. Perfect for a short reading response lesson or as an introduction to writing personal essays for college or scholarship applications, this resource features Richard Post's personal essay, "The Mile," as a model for students to explore."The Mile" captivates readers with its authenticity and introspection, showcasing essential elements of personal essay writing. Engage students in analyzing narrative voice, descriptive langua
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9th - 12th
Nuclear Energy Argumentative Essay Writing Tasks
A complete week long guided reading lesson that prepares students to write an argumentative essay on nuclear energy. Includes pre-reading questions, links to a video with a task, foldable (flipbook) instructions, and writing prompts. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Works as a great end-of-year activity. Includes six informational texts (articles) with line numbers for easy citation. Students can cite evidence from readings on the disasters at Chernoby
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Washington's Secret Six; the Spy Ring that Saved America...Summer reading.
Washington's Secret Six is about the spy ring Washington used during the American Revolution. Until recently, not very much has been known about the ring, until some documents have been made available to the public in the last few years.
I used this as my summer reading assignment for my Honors American History. Almost all of these students are juniors. The reading is not hard, and most kids actually seemed to enjoy it. (By the way, if you've seen the AMC show "Turn," this is about that ver
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9th - 12th
"Love Medicine" by Louise Erdrich, study guide, test, answer key
"Love Medicine" by Louise Erdrich is a college prep read for most students. It won the 1984 National Book Critics Circle Award. "Love Medicine," published in 1984, explores 60 years in the lives of a small group of Chippewa (Ojibwa) living on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation In North Dakota. Each chapter is narrated by a different character in a conversational tone representative of Native American storytelling technique and culture. The reader is taken into the a rich unique culture tha
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10th - 12th
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The Kite Runner Foil Characters ~ Chapters 5 and 6
This lesson follows the reading of Chapters 5 and 6 or can serve as a guided close-reading of these two chapters, with attention to the characters of Assef and Hassan presented by Hosseini as foil characters. It may flexibly by used as a class activity with a follow-up discussion, or as a writing prompt, online discussion question, or reading check for understanding.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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