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Holidays/seasonal Common Core RL.8.1 handouts
Christmas Day in the Morning Short Story Analysis for the Common Core
Pearl S. Buck's short story is one of a teenage boy's life-changing recognition of his father's love a few days before Christmas. The study applies the Common Core literary standards. The study includes:1. The story in blocked paragraphs with comprehension questions ranging from simple recall to critical analysis focusing on text evidence. (Includes flashback,dialogue, symbolism, simile, personification, alliteration.) The blocked paragraphing allows for close reading.2. Theme analysis focusi
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4th - 9th
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The Monkey’s Paw-- A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
"The Monkey's Paw" is a classic tale of horror that every student will love. This study is intended to teach literacy standards. The study includes1. Text is divided for close reading.2. Questions are positioned by the appropriate text.3. The skills include:a. Defining unknown vocabulary.b. Analyzing dialogue.c. Analyzing setting.d. Characterization.e. Making inferences based on text.f. Analysis of the use of word choice and its effect.g. Analysis of foreshadowing.h. Analysis of sym
Grades:
4th - 9th
Black History Month- Black Poetry
This unit comprises of poems and speeches by famous Black poets. I suggest you use this for grades 8-12. Students should be familiar with figurative language to answer some of the PARCC questions.
The excerpts analyzed includes:
*Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou
*Ain't I A Woman by Sojourner Truth
*Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
*On Being Brought from Africa to America by Phillis Wheatley
This Black History Month Unit includes:
*An answer sheet for the multiple choice questions.
*An extende
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Maya Angelou Poetry —Still I Rise, Caged Bird, Woman Work
This Poetry Activity is a great way to incorporate ELA lessons during Women's History Month or Black History Month!This purchase includes:An introduction to the life of Maya AngelouAnalyses of Angelou's three poems: Still I Rise, Caged Bird, and Woman WorkA constructed response question which requires students to compare and contrast two of the three poems based on theme, imagery, tone, language, style, mood, or the influence of Angelou's life on her workSentence starters for struggling writers
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Black History Month ELA Activities
Halloween Poetry Analysis Writing Prompts or Bell Ringers
Use these bell-ringer prompts to give students practice reading and analyzing poems quickly. Each handout requires students to provide theme topics, theme statements, and text support for their responses. There are five Halloween-themed poems in total. (Analyze one a day for a full week of poetry or give one poem a week for five weeks of poetry.) Furthermore, for an extension activity, students can choose their own poems and use the blank template to analyze them. If desired, use the varying di
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Poetry Bell Ringers Bundle
The Tell-Tale Heart Short Story Literary Analysis
This reading guide for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe includes an anticipation guide for students to complete before reading, comprehension/recall questions for during reading, and literary analysis, text-dependent questions for after reading. Students will analyze:point of viewunreliable narratormoodsuspensemotivesauthor's language Answer key included as well as an EDITABLE copy for teachers. You may also like!The Tell-Tale Heart Digital Escape RoomIntroduction to Gothic Literature Le
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Tell-Tale Heart Reading Comprehension Activities BUNDLE
Thank You Ma'am Short Story Literary Analysis
Have your students analyze and study the short story “Thank You Ma’am” written by Harlem Renaissance legend Langston Hughes. This lesson has a focus on methods of characterization. This includes a PDF copy of the lesson as well as a Word Document so teachers can edit the lesson.This Lesson Includes:Before reading anticipation activityAcademic Vocabulary graphic organizerReading Comprehension QuestionsDefinitions on characterization, direct characterization, indirect characterization, and the dif
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Most Popular Short Stories Bundle — Middle School ELA Short Stories
The Little Match Girl -- ESL Beginner Story -- Vocab, Lit, Critical Thinking
An ESL adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen Christmas and New Year story.Tackle vocabulary and ELA critical thinking -- including inferencing -- with a high-interest story, and bundled lesson ideas, graphic organizers and activities!This three-part story is part of a collection of high-interest material specifically designed for ENL, ESL, ELL students. It is short enough for beginners (spanning 15 pages of text, activities, and graphic organizers), yet contains meaningful content a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Langston Hughes Poems Multiple Choice Quizzes Close Reading & Lit Devices
Don't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing this reading comprehension activity, you get multiple choice quizzes on close reading & literary devices. Click print or share with students and you have a ready-made lesson in no time - complete with an answer key. No prep necessary! Get your precious time back. This resource is great as a Black History Month independent activity for high school and middle school students. PRINTABLE or DIGITAL quizzes for three Lang
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6th - 12th
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The Nutcracker Reading Worksheets
Transport students into the magic of the Christmas holidays with this illustrated retelling of "The Nutcracker" Captivating visuals and focused questioning engage learners from grades 4 through 8 with this timeless tale that’s perfect for the Christmas season.This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:An illustrated carefully written retelling of the cherished storyTwo standards-aligned multiple choice quizzes assessing key details, sequencing, inferences, vocabulary, and author’s purpos
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
March Favorites Resource Bundle - Trap a Leprechaun Writing - Reading Bingo
Elevate your classroom vibes this March with these sensational secondary ELA resources, perfect for middle or high school students! Unleash the power of learning and make these popular March events extraordinary! Here’s what’s included:⭐️ How to Trap a Leprechaun Mad Libs:Spark laughter and language fun in your classroom with this whimsical activity! Students fill in the blanks to create hilarious and unique stories while learning about grammar and vocabulary in a St. Patrick's Day-themed contex
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7th - 10th
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New Year 2024 Activities Pack - Coloring Pages, Word Search & More
This NO PREP New Year printable activity has everything you need to start the new year right! Included: New Year word search, coloring pages, goal-setting, and more! This set works for younger and older students. You can use some or all of the activities!This product will be updated yearly! - UPDATED for 2024!ZIP FILE CONTAINS .PDF DOCUMENTS What's included:Word Search - New Year2024 coloring page - graffiti art2024 coloring page - block art2024 coloring page - bubbles and waves2024 Goal Setting
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2nd - 12th
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Little Match Girl Reading Worksheets Christmas Story
Transport students into the magic of the holidays with this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's bittersweet tale, "The Little Match Girl." Vivid illustrations and varied questioning engage learners in grades 2 through to grade 8 with this timeless story perfect for the Christmas season.This versatile reading comprehension pack includes:A beautifully illustrated double sided retelling of the storyThree SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail, seq
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Summer Reading Journal BUNDLE: 21 Books, MS-Adults, plus generic templates!
Ever wished for premade independent reading journals specific to the texts your students read? Here they are! This collection of fiction and non-fiction texts covers levels from middle school to adulthood and is a GROWING bundle to which I will add as I develop new reading guides (journals). It works fantastically for summer reading or winter break homework, too. The journals are designed to increase engagement by forcing students to engage meaningfully with the texts rather than asking for just
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Literature Common Core Choice Boards
Give your students a choice in how they are assessed with these versatile choice boards! Simply print and go! Each choice board is tailored to fit each common core standard to assure students have an understanding and mastery of the skill. Have students complete one or multiple items on each choice board. You can also use them to reference if you struggle generating your own assessments to meet common core literature standards. Includes 1 choice board for EACH ELA Common Core Standard (6th-12th
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6th - 12th
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Poetry Bell Ringers for Christmas and Winter Season - Poem Warm Ups - Bellwork
Use these poetry analysis prompts to help students improve their reading comprehension and give them practice reading and interpreting poems quickly. Each handout requires students to provide theme topics, theme statements, and text support for their responses. Poems feature topics and themes for Christmas, New Year's, and the holiday season. There are five classic poems and bell ringers with accompanying answer keys. (Depending on how you use them, these could last one week or five weeks.) I
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Poetry Bell Ringers Bundle
Bellringers for Middle & High School Students: Reading Based Spring-Themed
The following ELA Bell Ringers are short, high interest reading comprehension activities. They can used at the beginning of class, at the end of class, or as exit slips. These ELA Bell Ringers will help you teach your students how to locate text features, text structures, main ideas, and supporting details.This set of ELA Bell Ringers includes 20 reading comprehension bell ringers, their answer key, a text structure chart, and a text feature chart.If you like this activity, be sure to check out
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6th - 10th
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POETRY ANALYSIS: STILL I RISE BY MAYA ANGELOU (POEM & ANALYSIS QUESTIONS)
The following worksheet contains the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions to further analysis. Topics covered include:ThemeSymbolismLiterary Devices (Repetition)Using/finding text evidenceTone & word choice& More!This is a great resource for: Practicing poetry analysisCelebrating Black History MonthSupplemental practiceIndependent workSub plansTest Prep HomeworkAn answer key is included on the last page.
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7th - 9th
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POETRY ANALYSIS: DREAM BOOGIE BY LANGSTON HUGHES (POEM & ANALYSIS QUESTIONS)
The following worksheet contains the poem "Dream Boogie" by Langston Hughes, followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 extended response questions to further analysis.Topics covered include:ThemeSymbolismLiterary Devices (Repetition)Using/finding text evidenceTone& More!This is a great resource for:Practicing poetry analysisCelebrating Black History MonthSupplemental practiceIndependent workSub plansTest PrepHomeworkAn answer key is included on the last page.
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6th - 9th
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Black History Reading Based Bellringers for Middle & High School
The following ELA Bell Ringers are short high interest fiction bell ringers for Black History Month. These Bell Ringers are reading comprehension activities. They can used at the beginning of class, at the end of class, or as exit slips.Please noted that these are fictional excerpts that focus on famous African-American figures or historical events. They are not meant to be used as informational text.These black history themed Reading Activities can help you teach your students how to locate tex
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5th - 10th
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"The Tell Tale Heart" Graphic Short Story, Literary Shorties
Edgar Allan Poe's, "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a popular short story read in many classrooms. Are you looking for a graphic and abridged version of the short story? Check out "The Tell Tale Heart" Literary Shorties. This graphic, abridged version of the short story is perfect for any level but especially your reluctant and struggling readers.This is perfect for...Short Story UnitIndependent or Whole Class ReadingCenters and StationsState Test ReviewIn this product, you will receive:1. "The Tell Tal
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8th - 10th
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The Monkey's Paw Unit Bundle
Teaching W.W. Jacobs' "The Monkey's Paw"? This product bundle is all you need for a rigorous, engaging Common Core aligned week-long unit. Product includes a 32-slide PowerPoint, 24-Task Cards, and a 11-page Final Exam with answer key - all at a reduced price. Each product is aligned to Common Core reading and writing standards, so that you can be assured your students are learning as they are transfixed by this classic short story of good luck gone bad.Add rigor and fun to short stories with Sh
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6th - 12th
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Night Before Christmas: A Visit From St Nicholas, Christmas Poem Comprehension
Share the beloved holiday classic poem A Visit from St. Nicholas with your learners! This famous Christmas verse, also known as The Night Before Christmas or 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823 and still shapes modern visions of Santa Claus and Christmas magic.This poetry reading comprehension pack includes:The full text of the original poem beautifully illustratedTwo SAT style multiple choice practice sheets including a mix of factual, main idea, detail
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2nd - 9th
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Also included in: Christmas Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Dodecahedron (Bloom Ball) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Discover the perfect ELA activity for the week before Christmas break! Dive into the festive spirit with Barbara Robinson's enchanting book, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." This captivating read-aloud, comprised of 7 engaging chapters, offers a fantastic and whimsical experience for students. Each chapter takes just 10-15 minutes, allowing ample time for students to express their creativity by coloring and adding finishing touches to their pages. Make learning memorable and enjoyable as you c
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3rd - 8th
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