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High school other (ELA) handouts for Microsoft Word
Editable Argumentative Essay Outline
This is a great outline to guide students through the argumentative writing process.
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5th - 9th
Celebrate Dress Up Days Spirit Week Read Across America Flyer Letter
This is a Microsoft word document that can be easily edited to meet your classroom plans. Included are 15 of Dr. Seuss' most popular read-aloud titles. I've included a dress-up idea to match each book title, however you can edit that text (or rearrange the book images) to whatever you prefer! Have fun celebrating!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay for the AP Lang and Comp Exam
This is a step-by-step guide that explains how to write a rhetorical analysis essay (14 total steps). When I started teaching AP Language and Composition, I found it hard to explain the rhetorical analysis essay to my students. I typed up this document to help clarify the process for my students (and for me!), and we referred to it all year. It's a simple and straightforward list of steps. Teachers can use it as a teaching map for themselves, as each step of the process needs to be explicitly ta
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â AP Language & Composition Bundle
Create an Advertisement Assignment
This assignment asks students to apply their understanding of pathos, ethos, and logos, as well as other persuasive techniques to create their own advertisement. The document includes directions and rubric requirements, as well as a planning sheet.
(I used this assignment as a mid-unit assessment before moving on to analyzing persuasion in a written text, but it could also work as a culminating project or an extension activity to supplement lessons on analyzing types of persuasion in advertisin
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6th - 9th
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Activity for viewing The Simpsons' Lord of the Flies episode
This is an activity centered around students viewing the 14th episode of the 9th seasons of The Simpsons - "Das Bus" - which is a parody of Golding's Lord of the Flies.
Essentially students are asked to identify specific characteristics of Piggy, Ralph, Jack, etc. in the various Simpsons characters. On the back of the sheet, students are instructed to identify similarities and differences between the novel and the episode.
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9th - 12th
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Rudy Movie in class Film Guide
Movie guide for Rudy film! 10 questions (3 full pages) that require students to analyze the character struggles/conflicts, accomplishments and successes, and theme. There is also personal reflection questions. Great assignment to use while a substitute is there for a few days so students are practicing their writing.
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8th - 12th
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Confidence Profile -- Public Speaking 101
This great activity focuses on demonstrating to students all the reasons they have to be confident before during, and after public speaking.
Worksheet includes 4 activities in which students find movies, songs, quotations, etc. that provide students with confidence (I call it their pre-game "hype" list.), compile a list of reasons to be confident, and demonstrate how confidence appears. Worksheet begins with a quick write and includes a purpose statement.
This is a great activity that can als
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7th - 12th
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The Blindside Viewing Guide
This guide focuses on the motivational story of Michael Oher in The Blindside, released in 2009. This great guide include 35+ questions that mainly focus on comprehension but also include creative response questions.
Creative response questions include creating character interview questions, writing a review, and summarizing/sketching a scene.
Use this great guide to help students find motivation and appreciation in their everyday lives.
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5th - 12th
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Classic/Contemporary Poetry Comparison: Bruno Mars vs. Shakespeare
Help students take another look at Shakespeare by comparing Sonnet 130 to a song they probably know (as of 2011, anyway). This lesson compares Bruno Mars' hit song "Just the Way You Are" with Shakespeare's Sonnet 130 (My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun). Show students two different types of love poems while also teaching them to identify poetic elements of imagery, rhyme, rhyme scheme, rhythm, and the form of the sonnet. This file is a 6-page document including teacher guide/lesson proce
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8th - 12th
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Official (editable) AP Research Syllabus (Course Audit & College Board Approved)
College Board Course Audit Approved editable AP Research Syllabus updated for 2021-2022. The College Board course document number is available upon request after purchase. Not only have I taught this class for several years with students consistently passing with marks higher than the national averages, but I've also taught the college equivalent of this course at an accredited university!This 17 page syllabus has it all:Locations for school and teacher contact informationCourse overviewFabricat
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Media Studies: Media Studies Introduction
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.This package focuses on the implicit and explicit messages embedded in media, and then introduces students to the idea that implicit media messages contribute to the creation of social norms in our construction of masculine, feminine, and racial identities. Package includes 3 parts: 1) Lesson 1: Media Contain Explicit Messages, 2) Lesson 2: Media Contain I
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Media Studies Bundle
How to Directly Quote the Text
This sheet has all the rules clearly written out for students when directly quoting from a text and clear examples. After the students are taught the rules this sheet will aid in their independence and mastery of the skill.
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3rd - 12th
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Hunger Games Movie Questions and Answers
Comprehensive, 'rapid fire' questions (and answers!) that are derived directly from the movie. This handout is meant to keep students on task while viewing the film. These questions easily lead to a larger class discussion about the movie. Please feel free to follow me as I update my products regularly! Have a nice day!
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9th - 12th
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Debate Rules, Roles, and Assignment
This is a comprehensive document that describes the specifics of debate roles, rules, and structure. It is a step by step guise that explains the affirmative position and negative position. It also describes the roles of opening argument, cross examination, rebuttal, and closing argument. It also offers the correct format and time restraints as well as a grading rubric for the team and individual debater. It's a great tool for a beginner debate class.
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7th - 11th
Active & Passive Voice Test
I love teaching active and passive voice!! This test assesses student's ability to identify sentences in active and passive voice, and it asks students to re-write passive sentences in active voice.
With 30+ questions and answer key, this test is an easy print and go assessment for this fun concept!
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7th - 12th
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Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Film Permission Slip
Have you finished teaching the novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone? Are you ready to watch the film version of the story with your students?This digital download includes a permission slip for the film, which is created in Microsoft Word and is totally editable.Happy viewing!
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6th - 9th
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"How-to" Speech Assignment
This could be used in a public speaking class or just a regular English class. This handout details the assignment in which students have to give a speech demonstrating how to do something.
I'm including a rubric that can be used for any presentation and a student evaluation sheet where students write down what they learned from their fellow classmates.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Interactive Reader Activity Bundle
Two Voice Poem Hand Out
This is a easy lay out for your kids to be able to write a Two Voice Poem. I have also added a Power Point, Notes, and Student Fill in the blank as well on my page.Please review and make a comment! I'd love to hear how it work for your class.
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4th - 12th
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Yearbook Staff Application - High School (EDITABLE)
This yearbook staff application addresses what REALLY matters when looking for a quality yearbook staff. I use this application for new staff members each year, and use a shortened version for returning staff. Any staff member who is promoted to a lead position for the next year is exempt from the application process. It is important to have your regular staff go through this process, so that you can release any students that aren't a good fit for yearbook.
When the student turns in the applic
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8th - 12th
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Harrison Bergeron Textual Evidence Practice
This activity forces students to find support for statements that are given. The support must come from the short story "Harrison Bergeron."
I was finding that my students would make claims, but had a difficult time substantiating those claims with evidence from the text. This activity helped quite a bit, and I was able to use this as a great formative assessment while walking around the room as my students worked.
The preview shows the first two statements that are given. Students must go ba
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7th - 12th
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The Chronicles of Narnia Movie Guide
This student-ready video guide can be completed while viewing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Includes selection items that may require some research and reflection items to consider post-viewing. Answers provided on a separate page at end.Your feedback is valued! Please visit my store Patrick Pages for other ELA tools.
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9th - 12th
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