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12th grade english language arts scaffolded notes for Easel
Parts of Speech Doodle Notes
Are your students struggling with Parts of Speech, or are brand new to the concept? This Parts of Speech graphic organizer allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the Parts of Speech (nouns, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, verbs, interjections, adverbs and adjectives) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the theory behind parts of speech and then gift them with time to doodle
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5th - 12th
Film and Documentary Analysis Glossary
Use this glossary to help students analyse any film or documentary with the correct terminology and insight. Written in student-friendly language, the inquiry questions lead students to conduct their own independent analysis. Examples from recent film and documentaries demonstrate film analysis and sentence structure.Reuse this resource with any film study (I've used this with Lion, Bladerunner, Romeo and Juliet, The Book Thief, The Breakfast Club, Jasper Jones and Dead Poet's Society). NOTE - t
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9th - 12th
Embedding Quotes Notes and Practice Exercises
Most English teachers know the struggle of instructing students to find solid evidence to include in their essays, but when it comes time to grade, finding quotations strewn throughout the paper in a haphazard way without context, lead-in or any introduction.This product includes interactive notes, instructional slides, and practice problems (answer key included) that target 4 quote embedding techniques that students can apply to their own writing. Long gone will be the days of seeing a random q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Secondary English ELA Essay Writing Bundle
Conjunctive Adverbs Worksheet
On this two-sided worksheet, students will practice using conjunctive adverbs to write more sophisticated sentences. The worksheet builds in complexity as students complete the following tasks:
- Complete the sentence by adding your own independent clause after the conjunctive adverb.
- Using the word bank, choose the appropriate conjunctive adverb for each blank based on the context of the connected clauses.
- Rewrite each sentence and replace each comma and coordinating conjunction with a se
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7th - 12th
Unobscured Season 1 Episode 1 | Podcast Listening Sheets |The Salem Witch Trials
Are you looking to build your students' background knowledge of the history leading up to the Salem Witch Trials? You can by using Aaron Mahnke's podcast Unobscured! These podcast active listening sheets help students to take note of the important details discussed in Episode 1- The Arrival. This episode goes into detail of the strange symptoms that begin taking hold of young girls in Salem. This works as a fantastic introduction to The Crucible and other works well with other Puritan studies. E
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10th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum: Yearlong Growing Bundle
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Film — Secondary ELA — Film Study
Need an assignment for a film viewing activity? This engaging, no-prep worksheet can be used to analyze ANY movie with a narrative arc! Watch your students explore any movie through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking and analysis activities, which provide structured guidance for students as they progress through your next class movie day. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students film analysis abilities explode! Perfect for a sub plan!With a strong focus on culti
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7th - 12th
"The Yellow Wallpaper" Slides, Active Reading Guide, Project Literary Analysis
Engage your AP and diverse learners alike with "The Yellow Wallpaper" resource pack! Perfectly tailored for high school AP classes and adaptable for varying student abilities.Start with the Anticipation Guide.Dive into Charlotte Perkins Gilman's captivating tale using 35 detailed slides covering author insights, thematic exploration, character analysis, and compelling textual evidence.Equip your students with a comprehensive 6-page Active Reading Guide for a holistic approach before, during, an
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Research Report Source Sheet • Graphic Organizer for Tracking Sources
This graphic organizer serves as a companion for nonfiction research materials. Students can organize their information for future use in research writing and evidence-based claims.There is a space for title, author, news source, URL (if applicable), as well as summary and quote & connections.This is all based on students PROVING a particular point and creating evidence for support.Includes ready-made Easel activity!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hamlet Theme Analysis Lesson Plan and Tracking Activity for Shakespeare
Exploring themes in Hamlet? Death, Ghosts, Revenge, Corruption? This theme tracker handout instructs students to track the moments that themes show up in the play - this may be in the plot, a symbol or in a particular quotation etc. Record acts and scenes with space to take notes and record page numbers. Included is both a PRINT and DIGITAL (created for distance learning) version of the resource. ALL editable in Google. This resource can also be downloaded as a PowerPoint: File ➔ Downlo
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Hamlet Lesson Plan Bundle with Character, Theme and Symbolism Visuals
We Ate the Children Last - Yann Martel - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Students absolutely love the disturbing plot of Yann Martel's short dystopian story. Make the most of it with our comprehensive lesson plan.What's included:- Teaching guide- Pre-reading activities- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions- Written response question with rubric- Text vs. movie comparison worksheet- Online jeopardy game- Creative activity with checklist- Planning document - Answer keys to all of the aboveThe story can be
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Dystopia Bundle - Create a Dystopia + 3 Short Story Lesson Plans
Geometric Transformations Unit - Vocabulary Crossword
Geometric Transformations Unit - Vocabulary CrosswordThis no-prep resource is a great way to get students to practice their vocabulary for a unit on geometric transformations! This resource contains a page for students to write the definitions of the vocabulary words, and a crossword puzzle that challenges their understanding of each word, as well as a printable word bank. This is a great way for students to get a chance to specifically address and work with the language used in the unit, and ca
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9th - 12th
Free Scaffolded Reading & Research Notes: Help Students Independently Annotate!
One of my year-long goals is for my students to reach a place where they can independently take and make meaningful notes and annotations while they read. Personally, I prefer to write in my books, but in the classroom, that's not always possible. With this in mind, I put together these 5 Square Notes sheets (kind of like graphic organizers) that walk students through annotation and/or note taking. Each sheet is set up in the 1-2-3-2-1 style, which is a pattern that's easy for students to rememb
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8th - 12th
Character Inference | 4 Classic Extracts | Literary Analysis | Vocabulary
Assess your students' ability to analyze and reason when exploring literary character extracts with this packet of 12 worksheets. Includes four classic extracts, vocabulary preparation and context for each extract, planning and development graphic organizers, and differentiated essay writing sheets.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.Extracts are included from:Anna KareninaPride and PrejudiceHome of the GentryDavid CopperfieldYou might also like...Creative Chapter One-Pa
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9th - 12th
Text Dependent Analysis: Spotlight on Analysis with "Charles"
Use this resource to teach your students HOW to write a strong analysis of a citation.This lesson uses Shirley Jackson's short story "Charles" for its sample evidence and analysis. Jackson's story is available for FREE as a PDF or Google Doc through the Library of America (loa). [search "Shirley Jackson Charles" online to access]Recommended use of resource:Read the story.Have students use the graphic organizer and Sentence Starters for Analysis sheet to brainstorm evidence and analysis for the g
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6th - 12th
Scaffolded CONTEXT CLUES Guided Notes & Practice! Digital PDF, DOCX, Easel!
Teaching students how to discern the meanings of words in context can be tricky, but it's one of the most important skills! I've used the higher-level form of this introduction to context clues for years, but realized it's a bit high for middle-school or newer ESL/EFL students in high school, so I made a scaffolded version that replaces "loquacious" with "chatty." It also makes the guided practice easier. This updated bundle includes both the lower and higher levels, A4 and letter-size of ea
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5th - 12th
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Colonial Governing Documents
This product contains excerpts of primary sources from early American colonial governing documents, guided reading organizer, writing prompt, thesis development worksheet, essay requirements, and a rubric for grading the final essay. This has been created to address TN.SS.8.13 and serves as a great way to incorporate rigorous primary text* and formal essay style and structure. This can be used in the classroom in a variety of ways: Independent work when you may have the need to be out for a cou
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6th - 12th
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Odyssey - Timeline Notes
This four page timeline is a concise space for your students' to take notes over the important events in Homer's "Odyssey". The timeline is four pages. I print it front-back on two pages and give students the first page during the first part of the reading and second during the second half. Each spot on the timeline has an image to represent the event and lines for students to summarize the events of each section using the "and, but, so" structure.For example, to summarize the events at Cyclo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Odyssey Unit
Anne Bradstreet PPT
This is a fantastic way to introduce your students to Anne Bradstreet! This PPT contains 24 slides:- Game- Early Settler History- Anne Bradstreet Biography- Figurative Language This Anne Bradstreet PPT is meant to make her more relatable and real to students. There are also several opportunities for class or small group discussions.In addition to the Anne Bradstreet PPT, there are completed teacher notes and fill-in-the-blank notes (9 pages) available in pdf and EASEL form for students!
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Teaching Anne Bradstreet BUNDLE
Character Analysis Worksheet and Graphic Organizer for Any Novel or Short Story
Character Analysis Template Graphic Organizer: Character Study to Be Used with Any Novel or Short StoryOur Character Analysis Template is designed to enrich Grades 9-12 High School students’ reading and analytical skills! Aligning meticulously with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts for Grades 9-12, this resource is your key to unraveling the mysteries and depths of literary characters. What’s Inside?Stage 1: Immersive Reading Phase:Investigate the character’s mind
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9th - 12th
Macbeth Theme Lesson and Analysis a Tracking Theme Development Activity
Exploring themes in Macbeth? Theme Essay Prep? The theme tracker handout instructs students to track the moments that the theme shows up in Macbeth - this may be in the plot, a symbol or in a particular quotation etc. Record acts and scenes with space to take notes and record page numbers. Included is both a PRINT and DIGITAL (created for distance learning) version of the resource. ALL editable in Google. This resource can also be downloaded as a PowerPoint: File ➔ Download ➔ Microsoft P
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Macbeth Lessons, Worksheets, Questions and Analysis Activities BUNDLE
Lemmings - Richard Matheson - Short Story Lesson Plan
Alfred Hitchcock listed Lemmings as one of the scariest short stories of all time. Although it is not full of monsters and ghosts, author Richard Matheson highlights how easily humans can succumb to mob mentality, leading to great in-class discussions.What's included- Teaching guide- Pre-reading activities- Post reading (comprehension, read closely, and real-world connection) questions- Answer key- Creative activityThe story can be easily sourced online - such as on the following blog: https://t
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6th - 12th
Also included in: First Week Back Lesson Bundle - ELA - 5 Lesson Plans
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Activity for Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Benvolio
Know you want to do a character study and or analysis work for Romeo and Juliet? Want to help students make inferences for Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, Friar Lawrence or the Nurse? This EDITABLE character activity + instructional slide deck is the no prep resource you want with the analysis rigor your student need!I used to have students draw the characters but with new skill-based standards, the close reading and critical thinking that comes with making inferences are so much more important!Include
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Unit - Lessons and Activities for Literary Analysis
Black History Month - Black Lives Matter Nonfiction Activities and Projects
This Product Includes:Six discussion prompts to be used with nonfiction information about BLM biographiesA checklist for creating a One-Pager memorialA graphic organizer for taking notes about BLM biographies - this can help compare and contrast 3 different biographies. View the preview for specific example
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5th - 12th
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Immigration in The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri | Handout | Activities | Answer Key
This handout on the topic of immigration in The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri contains: a brief description of 11 possible activities including a one pagera list of 25 passages with a page a number and a quote that indicates the beginning of the passage (full text not included)an answer key that contains a paragraph length interpretation of each passagea guiding question to help with locating and interpreting quotations from the passage Works well as an end of unit activity, group work activity, a o
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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