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7th grade Common Core L.11-12.5 handouts
Dissect a Poem: Complete Anatomy of Poem Activity EDITABLE
Dissect a Poem: Complete Anatomy of a Poem Activity - Editable in Microsoft Word
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This exercise breaks down the different types of poems, parts of a poem, figurative language, and translation. Easy to read and understand, with plenty of examples. Teacher's guide included.
Updated: Differentiated student handouts with blanks now included AND Microsoft Word (both .doc and .docx formats) student copies, so you can cu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Identifying Oxymorons & Idioms
With these handouts, students will identify common oxymorons and idioms. For the oxymoron handout, students will be given half of the oxymoron phrase and students must use the word bank to select the best word to complete the oxymoron. Because oxymorons are composed of contradictory words, students have to think about opposite meanings to complete this worksheet. For the idiom handout, students will be given an idiom and students will write the meaning. Students will also be asked to write idiom
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5th - 12th
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Playing Semantics: Connotation vs. Denotation
This is thirty-two pages of review and practice with denotation and connotation. Students are asked to use venn diagrams to compare synonymous words, and to explain why some words are more appropriate to use in a passage than others. All questions are open-ended so that students are encouraged to articulate nuances in their own words.There are three different types of activities that each go on for pages and pages, so you can print out as many or as few of each kind as your students will need.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Conversation Starters Package on Fears and Phobias
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on fears and phobias. What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of fears and phobiasActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Identifying Figurative Language-Free
In this handout, students are asked to read examples provided and identify which types of figurative language exist. (Alliteration, Personification, Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, and Imagery). This is a great way to assess what students already know about figurative language or a great review after you have taught this lesson.
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1. simile
2. simile (or personification)
3. metaphor
4. simile (or hyperbole)
5. metaphor
6. personification
7. imagery
8. onomatopoeia
9. simile (
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5th - 12th
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Conversation Starters Package on Productivity
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on productivity. What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of productivityActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starter Package on Bullying
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bullying.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bullyingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transit
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on Immigration
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on immigration.What's included:A list of 20 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of immigrationActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
High School Grammar Practice Worksheet on Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Reinforce the standard conventions of academic writing and perform a quick check of students' knowledge with this grammar worksheet on misplaced and dangling modifiers. An overview of relevant concepts and an answer key are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)By completing this activity, students will demonstrate an ability to:Identify and avoid misplaced adjectivesIdentify and avo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Grammar Review Worksheets Bundle for High School (Printable)
LitbyLyrics Bundle: Master Literary Skills Through Lyrics Analysis - Save 30%
Introducing the Lit by Lyrics! Complete Bundle, your comprehensive resource for teaching and reinforcing essential literary skills through the engaging medium of song lyrics! Harness the power of popular music with lyrics from some of the world's best songwriters over the past 50 years. Each resource in this bundle focuses on a crucial literary skill - Alliteration, Hyperbole, Figures of Speech (I, II, III), Idioms, and Consonance.What makes Lit by Lyrics! unique is its interactive approach to l
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5th - 10th
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Figurative Language - Doodle Notes
Incorporate sketch notes into your instruction as students are learning about (or reviewing) figurative language. The eleven different figurative languages provided in these sketch notes are "simile", "metaphor", "symbolism", "allusion", "idiom", "personification", "alliteration", "irony", "cliche", "hyperbole", and "onomatopoeia". One copy provides the the different figurative languages with spaces for students to write the definitions themselves along with sketches to help remember the term. A
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4th - 12th
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Academic Vocabulary Activity Level B1 - C1 One Word Substitution Phrases BUNDLE
Academic English Fancy Words for ADVANCED levels like high school or adult education. Vocabulary Activity is great for acquiring new formal terminology; ideal for extending to a writing activity or essay and applying it to oral skills/ speaking activities.It is geared towards high school/ ADULTS, Intermediate-Advanced (B1-C2) ESL/EFL/ELL/ESOL/ENL/EL students.It is also geared toward teachers, stay-at-home parents, or homeschooling.It is a 65-page BUNDLE in PDF files. - NOT EDITABLE!This can be e
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Emily Dickinson Poetry Pennants: Students Analyze, Draw, Write, Explain
Looking for an engaging activity to teach Emily Dickinson poetry? These poetry pennants require students to read and analyze a Dickinson poem thoroughly, determine theme, draw images and symbols, and write an explanation of their findings. What's Included . . . ► Step-by-Step Instructions► 2 Bell Ringers ► Scaffolding Task - Students analyze a short poem by Dickinson and look for poetic elements, decide on a theme, and circle notable images. Answer key.► Example of pennant and explanation for th
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Conversation Starters Package on The Internet
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the internet.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of the internetActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
BUNDLE: ISHAMPOOA Figurative Language PowerPoint and Notetaking page
This bundle includes a PowerPoint and Notetaking sheet. The PowerPoint covers nine types of figurative language using the fun phrase ISHAMPOOA! This is a fun mnemonic I created to help my students remember the following types of figurative language: Idiom, Simile, Hyperbole, Alliteration, Metaphor, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Oxymoron, and Allusion.At the end of the PowerPoint there are 21 practice sentences for students to identify the type of figurative language used. Answers are on the fol
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2nd - 12th
High School Grammar Practice Worksheet on Resolving Verb Tense Shifts
Use this editable grammar activity to help middle and high school students practice isolating sentences that demonstrate consistent verb tenses (and, by extension, identifying examples of improper shifts in verb tenses). An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.)Additional materials for teaching creative writing are available:Writing Adventure Fiction - Google and printableWrit
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Grammar Review Worksheets Bundle for High School (Printable)
Paradox: Definition, Examples, Worksheet, and Detailed Answer Key
Students will not be "contrary" when they read and complete this "paradox" handout because it's fun, comprehensive, and educational. The worksheet contains a definition with examples as well as a fun-filled review in which students can actually explain why a statement or expression is a paradox. To make the instruction even more user-friendly, a bolded, detailed answer key is included.
Halloween High School Fictional Text Analysis Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Upper-Level Secondary School Spooky Stories to help learners read, comprehend, and analyze texts, then write a sequel for the stories. There are graphic analyzers, blank writing prompts, and text analysis sheets. You can state what to write about on the blank papers. It has a clickable table of contents to help locate the page faster.Ideal for individual, pair, or group work - possibly for presenting it to the class.It's geared toward late Junior High School to High School or Intermediate ESL/EF
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Literary Device Analysis: Figures of Speech III - Onomatopoeia, Metaphors & More
Dive deeper into the world of literary elements with Literary Device Analysis: Figures of Speech III - Onomatopoeia, Metaphors & More. This resource enriches students' understanding of key literary devices such as similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and idioms, utilizing the vibrant world of song lyrics for a meaningful analysis. It stands as an enriching continuation of the series, guiding learners through an exploration rich with onomatopoeia, vibrant imagery, and more, encouraging a deeper app
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5th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Packages on Feelings and Emotions
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on feelings and emotions.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of feelings and emotionsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of usef
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Poetry Analysis - Text-to-Text Connections
Explore Langston Hughes’ poetry and make text-to-text connections with his short story, “Thank You, Ma'am!” This analysis activity includes three poems by Langston Hughes: “Harlem,” “Mother and Son,” and “I, Too.” Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Explore themes, symbols, and literary devices in these brilliant poems.Included with this Poetry Analysis Activity for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Three Poems by Langston Hughes - Digital & Print“Harlem”“I, Too”“Mot
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7th - 11th
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Identifying Figurative Language
In this handout, students are asked to read examples provided and identify which types of figurative language exist. (Alliteration, Personification, Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, and Imagery). This is a great way to assess what students already know about figurative language or a great review after you have taught this lesson.
Other Figurative Language Resources:
- Identifying Figurative Language FREEBIE
- Writing A Free Verse Poem Activity FREEBIE
- Figurative Language Match Card
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5th - 12th
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Entire Year ELA Highschool Daily Warmups
This document includes daily warmups for every day of the year. Most take around 5 minutes to complete and could be done individually by students, as a group, or some combination of the two. (The exact days are specific to my school's schedule, but you could easily add or take a day away in any spot that you need by copy and pasting or deleting) These focus on vocabulary and grammar skills which are the most likely to be skipped in my classroom. (Thus, the daily warmups solution)This is based on
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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