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High school balanced literacy handouts for Microsoft Word
Remember the Titans - Scaffolded worksheets
This packet of information is designed to be used with the film 'Remember The Titans'. SOme of the sheets do tie into a unit on Conflict and Conflict resolution that the film was used for. This film highlights many issues faced in Virginia that students can identify as conflict. The worksheets as part of this pack are all related to the movie and include: A Venn diagram, a cut and paste match up of characters, a PowerPoint with links on you tube and a question and answer written worksheet about
Grades:
4th - 10th
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By the Waters of Babylon Handout aligned with Common Core Standards
This handout is a complete unit and includes a reading assessment of the short story, By the Waters of Babylon written by Stephen Vincent Benet. This 19-page handout contains a full version of the story with side-by-side text and reading assessment questions. All story questions, graphic organizers and essay prompts follow the requirements set forth in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts & Literacy. The specific standard is listed next to each question so te
Grades:
9th - 11th
Symbolism Literary Traditional Symbols List Common Core
Traditional Literary Symbols List
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LITERARY SYMBOLISM BUNDLE COMPLETE UNIT RESOURCE & POWERPOINT
Product/Materials Preface:
This is a simple product. I have provided a five (5) page list of Traditional Literary Symbols. They literary symbols are categorized by type. Categories include: Yearly Cycle, Daily Cycle, Direction
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Informational Text Article: Bullying Takes Center Stage: Reading Passages
In this lesson, students will read an article about the causes and effects of bullying in school and throughout the process of growing up. Included in the less is a writing prompt and discussion questions that will help start a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic of bullying.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformat
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6th - 12th
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Transition Words for Text Organization
A list of transition words for different organizational structures. A visual at the top of each column reminds students about the meaning of each organizational structure.
This could be used as a hand-out, wall poster, or displayed on a smartboard. In addition to the chart, a sorting activity is included to introduce, practice, or assess transition words.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
Grades:
5th - 9th
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How to Write a Conclusion - ELA Skills
This lesson is designed to help and scaffold students to write a concluding paragraph, which is usually the most difficult part of writing an essay. The lesson takes students through the different steps, so they can understand the process of writing a conclusion, and are not overwhelmed with writing a conclusion completely on their own.Check out all my other ELA products below!Identifying Theme in Fictional Texts - ELA Test Prep Skills, Reading PassagesHow to Write a Conclusion - ELA SkillsSetti
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: Driving While Distracted: Reading Passages Questions
This lesson revolves around an article that discusses the dangers and consequences of driving while distracted (specifically, mobile-devices). The lesson includes a writing response, graphic organizers, comprehension questions and room for written students responses to initiate a discussion.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInfor
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6th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Film vs Book Analysis Worksheet (2000 A & E film)
Great for remote learning! Don't let your students miss out on the story of Gatsby just because they are learning from home. The 2000 A&E film is available in its entirety on youtube, and there are multiple free PDFs of the text of the book. Links to each are provided. With this analysis, students will compare and contrast the 2000 A & E film version of The Great Gatsby to the novel. This could be used with classes that have read the book or with classes that have only viewed the movie.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Raven Interactive Reader
Explore Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" in a struggling-reader-friendly format. Students are prompted to stop at points throughout the poem in order to delve into vocabulary, prediction-making, internal rhymes, and beginning mood analysis. Skills questions are color-coded to help students see where relevant words and phrases occur in the text. This file is print-ready or digital-ready in MSWord. Recommended for 6th-9th grade.The Raven Interactive Reader by Kimberly Brands is licensed under a Creat
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Interactive Reader Activity Bundle
Grid Iron Gang - Scaffolded Differentiated Activity Booklet
This coming of age film is based on real events that took place in a California juvenile detention centre. Starring The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) this film is engaging and entertaining (i have found it particularly useful in engaging boys in literacy tasks).I have developed this booklet to be used in conjunction with watching the film. It contains a wide variety of tasks that can be modified if you wish to suit the needs fo individual students or a whole class. Including crossword, labelling tasks,
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6th - 10th
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Notice and Note: Aha Moments - "The Scribe" by Kristen Hunter
"The Scribe" by Kristen Hunter is a wonderful fiction piece to read with students when one is introducing the "Aha Moment" to students. Although there are other "Notice and Note" signposts one may focus on with this short story, the "aha moments" help lend themselves to the reader's workshop model and in turn, could lead students to identifying conflict, theme, etc. in their own independent reading novels. Even if just teaching this short story in a closed setting, it is an excellent way to focu
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5th - 9th
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Greek Mythology: The Story of Arachne Interactive Reader
Students will explore the purpose of Greek mythological stories through "The Story of Arachne", focusing on the role that the gods played in everyday ancient Greek life. Throughout the short reading, students will react and predict to the character and plot development to better understand the cause and effect relationship in this type of story. There are further analysis questions at the end of the reading that challenge students to examine the purpose of mythology in society. Easily applicable
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Interactive Reader Activity Bundle
SENSORY IMAGERY: SCAFFOLDING NOTES
This compact review of Sensory Imagery for quick referencing is perfect for teaching Auditory, Visual, Olfactory, Gustatory and Tactile Imagery. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement.After going through this information students will be able to:Identify the correct definition of imagery types – visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile.Examine word-pictures used
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE - SCAFFOLDING NOTES - BUNDLE
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - reading questions
I read this book as homework for my ESL/Bilingual class. Its an excellent book for young readers and has won many awards. It is probably best suited for 8th-11th graders. It does contain a few swear words, but for the most part is appropriate for young readers. Reading guide has 115 questions in chronological order, organized by chapter with pages. Also included are 6 follow up discussion questions. If you are reading the book for the first time with the students, these will be useful to yo
Grades:
8th - 11th
Final Assessment: Reflection Essay with Scoring Guide
This assignment can be used instead of a traditional final exam. It is a reflective essay assignment (with scoring guide) that allows students to engage in all levels of critical thinking, specifically self-evaluation and reflection.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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The Giver Chapter 12-13 Law Chart
Use this chart to accompany chapters 12 and 13 of The Giver by Lois Lowry and get the discussions flowing! Students will answer questions about laws and rules in our society vs. laws and rules in Jonas's society.
Grades:
8th - 10th
Informational Article: Who Shrank My Doritos? Reading Passages + Comprehension
This is an informational article that addresses the growing trend of food manufacturing companies providing less food in their packaging while still charging the same Price. And in some instances, providing less food, but charging even more. Accompanying the article is a worksheet with comprehension activities and questions.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wag
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6th - 12th
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Teaching the Bible for cultural literacy and allusion
This unit familiarizes English students with the stories from the Bible on which Western Literature most often draws for allusion. Here is EVERYTHING you need! There is an introductory lesson including a Biblical literacy map, a list of stories to read along with their references, a research project, three quizzes, and a final test which asks students to discover allusions in various works of literature, identify them, and tell their significance. This unit will both challenge and educate your s
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Grades:
9th - 12th
"Story of My Name" poetry assignment
This download includes lesson plan, poem, and student pre-writing handout. Students are led through multiple readings of the poem to develop an analysis before they write their own poem on the same theme.
Sample poem is rich with figurative language and complex vocabulary -- perfect for a high school English class or an honors-level middle school class. The poem is by an accomplished Puerto Rican poet, and the poem explores themes of colonialism, racial oppression, and identity.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Nineteen Minutes by Picoult: Study Guide & Journal Prompts w/ answers
This is a thorough 24 page student and teacher study guide and journal prompt for the novel, Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. There is a packet of questions with answers for the teacher and following is an empty packet to be reproduced for the student as many times as you wish. It concentrates on reading comprehension but also looks at literary analysis and literary response and expression. Keeps readers on track with this lengthy novel. Great journal prompts provided to get students writing ab
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching Visual Literacy
In today's world students are barraged with visual images from childhood on. It is important that they understand the impact that these visual advertisements have on them as consumers and learners. In this lesson, students will learn how to identify the message of a visual advertisement and recognize the visual features that help to support the message. They will work in cooperative learning groups which can be modified to meet individual student needs. They will also show their individual under
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Genre: Guided Notes
Guided notes to be used when teaching literary genres. Very interactive and fully editable in this Word Doc! It covers the basics of what is a genre, goes through fiction and nonfiction genres, and concludes with a check for understanding using movie previews and clips! Very fun-the kids love it!
The Prezi used with these notes can be found here: http://prezi.com/getvq7xgmt-5/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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4th - 9th
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Romeo and Juliet Scene Guide
Instead of study guide questions, this allows students to analyze each act and scene on their own/with others. Can also be used as the play is read aloud in class in parts. Each scene has 5 categories for students to fill in as they read to help them better understand each scene as they review the play.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet UNIT BUNDLE
Informational Article: Scenes from the Border: Reading Passages + Comprehension
This lesson is based around an article about immigration from Mexico. However, what the article reveals about exactly who and why are crossing over is more surprising that most people would assume. The lesson comes with comprehension questions (written responses and multiple choice) that will help lead to a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational
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6th - 12th
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