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Literature scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word
Lucy Calkins Readers Workshop-Literary Essay Graphic Organizer Theme & Character
This graphic organizer can be used for a literary argumentative writing unit. The graphic organizer shows students how to plan and organize an argumentative essay with a thesis statement, reasons, evidence and analysis to support the claim.
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4th - 9th
The House of the Scorpion: Teacher's Cornell Notes ALL Chapters
This is the Teacher's Version I created for the entire novel The House of the Scorpion. My students took Cornell Notes as they read, which consist of short key points in the left hand column, longer reading notes in the right hand column, and a 4-5 sentence summary in the bottom section.
My students grumbled at first about being asked to write notes for each chapter, but when it came time for quizzes and paper writing, they were amazed at how much better prepared they were. I find that with a l
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8th - 10th
McCarthyism and The Salem Witch Trials/ The Crucible- Webquest
This webquest is designed to give students background information relating to the concepts of McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials. I utilized this lesson prior to beginning to read "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. It requires students to read several articles, complete Cornell notes and a graphic organizer , which are included. Teachers can use a student discussion (fish bowl, Socratic Seminar) following this activity as a formal assessment.
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8th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet- Act 4 Guided Notes Handout
This handout offers Detailed notes on Act 4 of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Handout includes full notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Guided Notes Powerpointand myRomeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 4 and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Jul
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 3 Guided Notes Handout
Detailed guided notes to assist students as they study Romeo and Juliet, Act 3.Guided Notes provide a summary of each scene in Act 3, as well as famous quotes and follow up questions. Download includes scaffolded notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to fill in information. Also included is a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Guided Notes Powerpoint, as well as the Romeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 3 and Answer Ke
Grades:
7th - 12th
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Reading Guide
This is probably my favorite short story to teach ALL YEAR! I love the reactions that I get from my students as they slowly start to figure out and accept the outcome of this plot twisting short story.
Use this reading guide to aid your students' comprehension of the story. Reading guide includes comprehension level questions as well as vocabulary, figurative language, literary elements, and background questions.
Side notes in the guide help students to understand the context of the story as
Grades:
10th - 11th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1, Scene 1 Guided Notes Handout
Excellent resource for the first lesson on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1! Introduce students to Shakespearean characters, plot, and terminology in the first scene of this tragedy.Guided Notes Handout cover setting, literary devices, the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, and Shakespearean language. Download includes guided notes with spaces for students to fill in the blanks. Also included is a completed set of notes with all information filled in for t
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities
This document contains a summarizing cloze activity for each chapter in Robert Lipsyte's The Contender. The activity is excellent for students to use either as a review of the chapters or for struggling students to use as a scaffolding reading strategy.
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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7th - 9th
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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Plot Summary Cloze Format
This Word document is a summary of the plot of the novel in "Fill in the Blanks" format. There are 11 pages for students to complete. Each chapter of the novel is a separate cloze test procedure.Students demonstrate their understanding of the plot by completing the cloze test. Instead of giving students a summary of the plot as notes, I think that students learn better when they actively construct their own. However, for some students this can be a daunting task. I use this technique as a suppor
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Hatchet by Gary Paulsen - Active Learning Resources Bundle
Romeo and Juliet- Act 5 Guided Notes Handout
This handout provides detailed notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 5.The handout includes notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a full set of notes for the teacher. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Guided Notes Powerpoint and Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that contains Powerpoints, Guided No
Grades:
7th - 12th
Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel
I use this interactive journal as the backbone of my thematic unit of Experiencing War and Genocide where we read and analyze the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. This item is a foldable, printable booklet, and part of a 2-PIECE BUNDLE that includes the completed answer key in 8.5x11 sized paper (KEY Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel found here)Students engage with this journal each class for the entire unit. I launch the unit by transforming my classroom into a Holocaust Museum and Memo
Grades:
8th - 11th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 2 Guided Notes Handout
Guided Notes Handout for Romeo and Juliet Act 2.Guided notes cover detailed information in each scene of Act 2, focusing on plot development, character insights, the famous balcony scene, literary devices, and themes. The handout includes guided notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to record key information. Also included is a complete set of notes for the teacher's reference.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Guided Notes Powerpoint. and Act 2 Quiz and Answer
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Pardoner's Tale Reading Guide
This reading guide is designed for students who may otherwise struggle with literature from this time period. It includes a graphic organizer to aid in differentiating the types of irony within the selection. It also includes sequential reading questions about the events of the tale as well as literary devices, such as foreshadowing and metaphor.
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11th - 12th
Serial Podcast Season 1-Listening Notes Organizers (Digital AND Print Versions)
The first page of this Word document contains a link to a Google Slides version of these Active Listening Notes for digital/remote learning. The slides have labeled boxes for students to fill in that mirror the print-and-go version you will find on pages 2-13 of the Word document.This is a 13-page Word Document that contains pages for students to take notes on as they listen to Serial Podcast Season 1: Adnan Syed Case. Each page (or slide) has shapes with labels instructing students what to wri
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elements of Fiction / Plot - Notes & Practice Diagram
Here is a set of Cornell-style notes about the elements of fiction / elements of plot. I usually white-out some of the words on the notes side and have the students fill them in as we discuss each element in class. This product also includes a plot diagram for students to label each element on. A SmartBoard file to accompany these materials is also available from my store. Thanks for shopping! :-)
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5th - 8th
The Princess Bride Satire Packet
This is a satire packet over The Princess Bride. It is designed for the film, but it would be great to use alongside the book as well. These worksheets ask students to find satire throughout the movie through characterization, semantics, the three types of irony, and the different genres Goldman makes satirical (love, life, sports, publishing industry/commerce, government, etc.)
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10th - 12th
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KEY Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel
This is the key for the interactive journal that I use as the backbone of my thematic unit of Experiencing War and Genocide where we read and analyze the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. This item is the completed answer key part of a 2-PIECE BUNDLE that includes foldable, printable interactive booklet (Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel found here). Students engage with this journal each class for the entire unit. I launch the unit by transforming my classroom into a Holocaust Museum and
Grades:
8th - 11th
House on Mango Street/Sandra Cisneros WebQuest
This is a webquest to introduce the book, House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros. It discusses the author's background, influences, and main ideas of the book.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â House On Mango Street Bundle
Revision Checklist for Vignette Writing Project
This is a thorough revision checklist for an end of House on Mango Street vignette writing project. (See resource: House on Mango Street Final Vignette-Writing Project)
This resource challenges students to revise in areas of
- clear and coherent writing
- figurative language
- detail and description
- boring words
- conventions
Includes examples and areas for students to actively check off! Great for independent work or as a group! Really helps students to build editing skills!
Accompanying
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â House On Mango Street Bundle
Beowulf Notes(for Burton Raffel translation)
This is a complete set of notes for the epic poem, Beowulf, translated by Burton Raffel. The notes include plot details, explanations of figurative language, and overarching ideas within the epic. Teachers can use this as a reference prior to teaching the epic or it can be used as an accommodation for special education students. Great for home instruction as well.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Story Elements Cornell Notes
If you have never used Cornell or 2-column notes before, give these a try! After students have completed the notes, the left side column can be folded back to allow students to self-study. If students sit facing a partner,each partner can only see the terms or definitions while the left column is folded back, facilitating a good review strategy.
This set of Cornell notes, or 2-column style, covers the following 51 terms and is a great introductory tool:
plot, setting/exposition, characters
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Lightning Thief Book vs. Movie Notes
Looking for a good excuse to show a movie? Use The Lightning Thief to show students just how different the book and movie can be! The directions ask students to mark an x in one column to show if the event was in just the book or just the movie. Some rows need an x for both! I used this during the movie as a note-taking device.This updated version includes both a blank student version and a teacher's answer key.Don't forget to return to my store and post your feedback! If you have any concer
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5th - 8th
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What is a Vignette? (Notes)
Scaffolded notes for teaching students about vignettes. Perfect as an intro for House on Mango Street!
This goes along with the What is a Vignette Presentation!
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â House On Mango Street Bundle
Complete Notes on Characters from The General Prologue of the Canterbury Tales
This is a character chart filled in with the descriptions of Chaucer's characters from The General Prologue of the Canterbury Tales. The chart provides the character, his/her physical description, his/her clothing/items, his/her social status, and his/her life experience and life style. The characters include: The Knight, The Squire, The Yeoman, The Prioress, The Monk, The Friar, The Merchant, The Oxford Cleric, The Sergeant at Law, The Franklin, The Guild Fraternity, The Cook, The Skipper, The
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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