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12th grade close reading homework microsofts
Solve a MURDER MYSTERY Using Inferences!
Unleash the detective in your students with this captivating murder mystery-solving lesson! Dive into a thrilling narrative, spanning under two pages, where students will put their deductive skills to the test. The carefully crafted guided worksheet encourages them to analyze clues and make inferences, engaging critical thinking in an exciting way.Whether pursued individually, with a partner, or in a group setting, this activity is designed for maximum flexibility. The PG-rated storyline ensures
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Odyssey Guided Notes (anti-sparknotes protected!) (Fagles translation)
This packet gives a line-by-line question chart that students answer quickly as they read the entirety of The Odyssey. It is based on Robert Fagles’s translation. It asks both comprehension questions and analysis questions, and it focuses on traits of the epic hero and the themes of hospitality, revenge, and glory. It groups some chapters together, but you can split them apart.
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7th - 12th
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In Cold Blood: Reading Calendar and Annotation Guide for students
This is a four page packet that provides students with a 4 week reading calendar (one you can edit based on your schedule and pacing) as well as an annotation focus and 4-5 review questions for each of the four parts of the novel. I essentially took various resources I've made over the last 2 years and combined them into one packet so that students can keep it all in one place. Makes for easy up-keep and easy grading! Students are asked to focus on things like major and minor details in the inve
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9th - 12th
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Beowulf: Guided Notes (anti-sparknotes protected!) (Seamus Heaney Translation)
This packet gives a line-by-line question chart that students answer quickly as they read the entirety of Beowulf. It is based on Seamus Heaney’s translation. It asks both comprehension questions and analysis questions, and it focuses on Anglo Saxon values and traits of the epic hero.
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7th - 12th
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Joyce Carol Oates "Where are you Going, Where have you Been?" Unit
Comprehensive and diverse “Where are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Unit using Connections in Song, Poetry, Historical Events, Mythology and Fairytales. Provides supplemental texts to examine alongside Oates' short story to enhance the understanding and allow for more thought provoking discussions. Contains a connected lesson on Loss of Innocence and Examining the Devil Figure in Literature. This is hours upon hours worth of work that will give you days and days of class material.
What is I
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9th - 12th
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AP Literature Beowulf Paired Poems - A close reading activity
This activity includes a table (fully editable as it is a Word Document) that has three poems thematically relating to Beowulf: "Grendel's Brother," "Thanatopsis," and "Ozymandias" on the left. The right column includes a series of close-reading/analysis questions aimed at helping AP students to hone their skills of poetry interpretation.
The second section of the activity includes a prompt from a released AP Exam (poem included) and asks students to create a thesis statement only for the pro
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11th - 12th
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Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Act Three of The Crucible
Students will read 13 excerpts from Act Three. They will identify if Miller uses ethos, logos, or pathos in the passage. Then, they will analyze the effect of the use of the rhetorical strategy in the moment and how that influences the reader. A sentence stem has been provided for them to aid in their analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Ethos, Logos, Pathos in Act 1 of The Crucible with KEY
Students will read nine excerpts from Act One. They will identify if Miller uses ethos, logos, or pathos in the passage. Then, they will analyze the effect of the use of the rhetorical strategy in the moment and how that influences the reader. A sentence stem has been provided for them to aid in their analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Act Two of The Crucible
Students will read 11 excerpts from Act Two. They will identify if Miller uses ethos, logos, or pathos in the passage. Then, they will analyze the effect of the use of the rhetorical strategy in the moment and how that influences the reader. A sentence stem has been provided for them to aid in their analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Persepolis Study Guide for IB English A: Literature new curriculum
This Student Study Guide contains Portfolio assignments (along with traditional close reading assignments), guiding questions for in-class discussion, and everything you need to run a literary Seminar (questions and assignment guidelines), in line with the "Time and Space" IB curricular focus.
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11th - 12th
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50 Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions: "The Book of Unknown Americans"
Looking for a comprehensive set of text-dependent questions to enhance your teaching of "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez? This set of 50 complex and thought-provoking questions covers a wide range of themes and content within the novel.From exploring the experiences of undocumented immigrants in the United States to addressing issues of discrimination, assimilation, and cultural identity, our questions will help your students dive deeper into the complex and nuanced world of
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9th - 12th
Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock"; A NEED-TO-KNOW Handout
This handout focuses on what your students, especially those college-bound or in college, need to know about Pope’s “The Rape of the Lock.”
Its fill-in-the-blanks format, largely text-based, has your students analyze the historical background of the poem, its themes, structure, mock-epic genre, and stylistic features.
The handout begins by stressing that “rape” in the title meant “theft” in Pope’s time, not that horrible crime in its modern sense, which does not occur in the poem.
However,
Macbeth Guided Notes (anti-sparknotes protected!)
This chart asks line-by-line questions for students to answer quickly as the read the entire play of Macbeth. It is impossible to answer these questions by looking at summaries online.
This packet also includes vocab in context of each scene as well as Formal Paragraph prompts at the end of each scene.
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7th - 12th
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Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in Act Four of The Crucible
Students will read six excerpts from Act Four. They will identify if Miller uses ethos, logos, or pathos in the passage. Then, they will analyze the effect of the use of the rhetorical strategy in the moment and how that influences the reader. A sentence stem has been provided for them to aid in their analysis.
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9th - 12th
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: guided notes (anit-sparknotes protected!)
This packet asks line-by-line questions for each chapter of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The line numbers correspond to the Simon Armitage translation published by Norton. The questions are a mix of comprehension and analysis.
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9th - 12th
Sherman Alexie's "Superman and Me" Sidebar Close Reading
Guided close readings? Annotations? I've got you. I use this assignment with my students after we have practiced and reviewed some basics of close reading, but you can also use it to determine what students will do when they are supposed to interact with a text, not just consume it. Sherman Alexie's piece offers versatility for several levels and ages. This document is editable for your needs.Sample questions (numbered as they are in the sidebar) include: 1. Look up all bold words and define the
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible Figurative Language Graphic Organizer with key - 53 quotes
*I have pulled out as many figurative language quotes from the text as I could. *The graphic organizer is a 3 column chart with quotes, figurative language, and explanation. *I included an answer key.*This is a Word Document, so you can edit out how many you'd like to use.*I did not number the quotes so that you could delete ones that you don't want. You can edit to add numbers. NumberAct 1 - 16 quotesAct 2 - 23 quotesAct 3 - 13 quotesAct 2 - 12 quotesFigurative Language Included-simile-metaphor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Of Mice and Men Discussion Questions for ALL chapters - Editable Google Doc!
This Of Mice and Men discussion guide can help students analyze character motivations, plot points, and story events and tie them to the larger themes of the novella.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Of Mice and Men Unit BUNDLE - Editable!
FUN AP LANG Assignment - "Copy a Great Writer's Style"
This product is a fun and interactive creative writing assignment, especially useful for students in AP Language and Composition. The assignment can, however, be used in any creative writing class. You will see directions that ask students to select a famous writer and then respond to a few prompts while imitating the famous writer's style. This assignment is great for teaching diction and syntax (as well).This product will give you the following teaching aides, examples, and resources:1) Ful
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP LANG Starter Pack - Syllabus, Lessons, Rubrics, and More
Jazz Age Art: Visual Literacy Techniques and Great Gatsby connection
This multi-day lesson has students research Jazz Age Art, Music, and Dance.Students then evaluate an art piece titled "Glow of the City."Students use Visual Literacy techniques in their evaluationStudents then read pages 1-4 of Gatsby and draw connections between Nick Carraway and the woman featured in the art piece.Students also research their own "contrast" art piece and critique using Visual Literacy techniques
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9th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis Worksheet for AP English, Pre-AP, and/or Secondary English
This worksheet is one that I created and use for my AP English Language and Composition classes, but it can be used for any high school English class that is focusing on rhetoric. I use it primarily at the beginning of the year to help my students understand the steps involved in analyzing rhetorical strategies. I spend a good deal of time working with them on brainstorming the appropriateness of certain choices based on the rhetorical situation and the relationship between speaker, audience, su
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9th - 12th
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50 Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions: "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Gain a richer understanding of Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel with our meticulously crafted set of 50 text-dependent questions!Targeted Analysis for Every Learning Goal:Character & Plot: Dive into Isabel's journey with questions that explore her relationships, decision-making, and the complexities of surviving slavery. Analyze the motivations and actions of other characters, fostering critical thinking about power dynamics and moral dilemmas.Theme & Symbolism: Unpack the novel's
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9th - 12th
T.S Eliot- "The Wasteland" Close Reading Section 2
This is an EDITABLE resource that can be used both remotely and in person.New revisions made**A deep dive into the FULL PART TWO of the poem The Wasteland by T.S Eliot.***This close reading asks students to***- annotate each stanza- answer literary Response questions- focus on Allusions, Imagery, Metaphors, Theme and more!
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: T.S Eliot- "The Wasteland" Close Reading Sections 1-5
T.S Eliot- "The Wasteland" Close Reading Section 5
This is an EDITABLE resource that can be used both remotely and in person.New revisions made**A deep dive into the FULL PART FIVE of the poem The Wasteland by T.S Eliot.***This close reading asks students to***- annotate each stanza- answer literary Response questions- focus on Allusions, Imagery, Metaphors, Theme and more!
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: T.S Eliot- "The Wasteland" Close Reading Sections 1-5
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