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High school Martin Luther King Day writing-expository guided reading books
Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
Grades:
7th - 10th
Black History - Digital Library (5 virtual book rooms) 130 books!
This digital library is the perfect spot to begin your much-needed conversations about Black History Month. This is a resource you can use not only in February but during every month, because representation matters! In this Google slide, you will find that the first slide has 5 book bins to choose from. The book bin links to another slide, which acts as a book room. There is a button in each book room that will send kids back to the main bookshelf. EACH OF THE BOOKS LINKS TO A FREE DIGITAL COPY
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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MLK Jr. - Letter from Birmingham Jail, the March on Washington, and the SCLC
Our second unit covering the struggles and achievements of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. The unit includes reading activities for the March on Washington, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the March on Selma, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The download includes enough material for four days of a history or a reading class. The file includes three reading activities, three sets of multiple choice reading comprehension questions, three stud
Grades:
8th - 11th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A complete unit covering the life, struggles, and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the passage and content of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The download includes enough material for four days of a history or a reading class. The file includes three reading activities, three sets of multiple choice reading comprehension questions, three student response essay questions, three guided reading activities, two sets of vocabulary checks, a series of completion questions, true and fa
Grades:
8th - 12th
MLK "I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" Common Core Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous " I’ve Been to the Mountaintop" speech given to an audience of sanitation workers in Memphis, TN before he was assassinated. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Critical Literary Theory: Feminist, Marxist, Psychoanalytic, New Historicism etc
Critical Literary Theory: lessons and assessments & key terms - Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Queer, Death of the Author and New Historicism Literary Theory, for AP English and adult learners. Examples of application in media and short stories as far ranging as anime, detective stories, video games, and fairy tales.The Nathaniel Hawthorne story "The Birthmark" is included for a reading upon which all critical lenses can be applied.==============Check out our other lessonsRace horror as
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Naplan Persuasive Writing- Read Aloud and Mentor Texts
I am excited to present an unparalleled resource that will elevate your students' persuasive writing skills to new heights! Introducing "Persuasive Writing Texts" – 48 Convincing Pieces for Crafting Compelling Arguments.Overview:Resource Type: Instant Digital DownloadContent: Immerse yourself in a curated collection of 48 meticulously crafted persuasive texts, each tailored to address a diverse array of writing scenarios.Use Cases: Perfect for inspiring impactful debates, serving as exemplary te
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2nd - 9th
Letter From Birmingham Jail Guided Annotation (Special Education Friendly!)
This is an abridged version of Dr. King’s Letter From Birmingham Jail with a color coded annotation strategy using the SPACE acronym for rhetorical analysis and reading comprehension questions embedded in the reading. Text also features vocabulary definition In student friendly language in footnotes. A teacher copy of the reading with suggested lines for highlighting and answers to the questions is also included. in addition to the reading, I have included an additional activity for student to s
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Black History Month & Random Acts of Kindness Special Story and Activities
No Prep Required Story, Discussions, Points to Ponder and Activities. Also includes a special equality and love-themed sheet to write down the key takeaways. Purpose of the module: This story is planned to sensitize students about the evils of racism and the importance of tolerance. The objective is to teach students not to show prejudice based on others’ physical attributes. Students should know that racism is an unfortunate part of our society, but there is no room for hatred in the school. Ea
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Black History Month 50+Activities, Games, Puzzles and More - Mega Bundle
The Great Gatsby Literature Circle with CCSS
The Great Gatsby – Common Core Curriculum Standards
Everything needed to have a student-led group project, a Literature Circle, over The Great Gatsby i s included in this lesson. The unit will require 9 days for students to read the text within their literature circle, with an additional 3 days for reading quizzes.
Instructions for the teacher are included. A daily position sheet is included for assigning each member of the group to complete the written activities they are required to do du
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10th - 12th
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MLK and Obama's March on Washington Speeches - Rhetorical Analysis w/Annotations
This resource includes the annotated texts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington and President Obama's speech given at the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given in 2013. The included zipped folder also includes an unmarked copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical componen
Grades:
6th - 12th
Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes - AN EVALUATION FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The Opinion Letter with the Novel HolesAppropriate for grades 7 to 9, students learn how to recognize and write a supported opinion using Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes.”The bundle includes: ❒ An activity sheet on “What is a Supported Opinion?” (with answer key)❒ Instructions on how to write an effective opinion letter❒ The evaluation which contains the instruction sheet and list of topics (that were selected for students of different needs. Students who are high achieving might select one of the
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Scarlet Letter: Symbols - What Now?
Everyone is aware of the numerous symbols that are used by Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter. However, if you are new to teaching the novel, you might need help in finding all those symbols and in figuring out what to do with them once you have found them!
I have included a detailed list of 18 symbols or symbol groups from the book on a page- by- page basis. Some of the symbols are colors, gold, iron, vegetation, flowers and rosebush, gems, thresholds, trees and forests, and witchcraft. Mor
Grades:
11th - 12th
The Oval Portrait Unit (Close Read, Assessment, and Creative Activity)
I created this because I could not find a close read or assessment ANYWHERE that I like for Poe's "The Oval Portrait."This unit contains the following:1. A Close Read that covers multiple literary skills including analysis of setting, characters, symbols, figurative language, etc.2. A text-based assessment that isn't just recall questions3. A "Symbolic Portrait" activity where students apply their knowledge of symbols to create a portrait of themselves, a book or movie character, or an original
Grades:
8th - 11th
MLA Source Summary Template
This resource provides support for all students, including English Learners (ELs) and students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It breaks down the works cited page in MLA format, helps students identify textual evidence, and assists with summarizing text.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
HISTORICAL FICTION NEWSPAPER PROJECT
A unique book report project in response to a work of historical fiction. The project is designed to thoroughly immerse students in the historical period in question, and will stretch their skills in research, expository writing, and formatting. The packet includes 2 printable pages of guidelines and an assessment rubric. All pages are ready to be printed and handed out to students.
Grades:
4th - 9th
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Biography & Reading Black History Month Activities
Discover the incredible story of Martin Luther King Jr. through our special resource! Inside, you'll find an engaging biography spread across 8 pages.To help understand the story better, there are 3 pages of questions and 3 pages with the answers. These activities are designed to make learning about Martin Luther King Jr. fun and thought-provoking.Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, or anyone curious about history, this resource brings Martin Luther King Jr.'s journey to life in an easy-to-unde
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Article Review Writing Reflections
This is a worksheet I made for my high school science elective classes. It's a nice general worksheet that will work with most informational articles. Students summarize, make connections between the topic and class topics, write a reflection, and document 2 questions they had while reading and go research the answers.This is a 5 page PDF file. The first 4 pages are the student worksheet. It can be printed as a booklet, or shrunk down half size to fit all 4 pages on one page front/back. The
Grades:
6th - 12th
Letter From Birmingham Jail Text-Dependent Analysis
Here you will find the unabridged and abridged versions of King's Letter From Birmingham Jail. Included in the margins are Common Core aligned, higher-order-thinking questions that will ensure your students' comprehension as well as push them to analyze the text more critically. There are also pre-identified vocabulary words picked out on each page to push the skill of reading and understanding words in context.This is a tool that greatly helped my students understand King's purpose and perspect
Grades:
7th - 12th
Moby Dick: Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck by Herman Melville
This resource includes a 4-page excerpt from Chapter 36 of Melville's Moby Dick. There are guided reading questions with an answer key. Also included is an SAT-type writing prompt for a rhetorical analysis essay based on Ahab's persuasive speech to convince his crew to hunt Moby Dick. Students are provided a step-by-step outline to complete as a pre-writing, organizational tool before writing their essay.
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Great Gatsby Passage Analysis and Expository Writing Assignment
This assignment takes a two-page passage from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald which can be used to lead students through a complete analysis of the passage examining diction, detail, syntax, imagery and figurative language. A handout for students is included that defines terms they need for their analysis. Once the analysis piece is complete, there is a guided expository writing assignment making use of the information they garner from their close reading of the text.
A complete anal
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9th - 12th
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Non-Fiction: Population 485 by Michael Perry; Chapter by Chapter Study Guide
Michael Perry's outstanding non-fiction account of life in rural Wisconsin will touch a nerve with anyone who's spent any time in small town USA. The work in this teaching unit will guide students through the humor and sadness that Perry so eloquently explores. Rhetorical strategies are highlighted and reading skills are enhanced through focused reading activities. Students will achieve increased confidence in their own reading abilities from working through this challenging and ve
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Classic Book Report Guide/ Instrutions for Students
I use this book report assignment with classic books for the best responses, but it could be used with any fiction book. Review the material with students pointing out the examples and different parts of the report. The examples come from The Pearl which we usually read before assigning the book report. I also sell a writing frame guide.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Frame-for-Book-Report
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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