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7th grade close reading Common Core W.9-10.1b resources
The Tell Tale Heart Mock Trial-Great Fall Activity
This activity is great for Halloween, Spooky Season, or Fall. Students will use close reading skills and cite text evidence to prove their case in this "Tell Tale Heart" Mock Trial. Students will read the short story "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Then students will view a short mock trial procedure video. Next, students will be assigned roles and divided into groups and complete handouts to help them prepare for their role in the trial. Complete step by step directions are included!
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7th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy
Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy Socratic Seminars provide an engaging way for students to learn about any topic and build critical thinking skills. It’s a low-prep way for teachers to teach without sacrificing rigor. Furthermore, because it can foster open dialogues among classmates, it builds better classroom camaraderie.What buyers are saying:This was perfect! I had been looking for a way to get my students to think more and engage each other instead
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Alchemist Novel Study, Unit Plan, Bundle Discussion Questions, Comprehension
Are you seeking a fun and engaging novel study to teach Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist? This novel study was created to increase student engagement and excitement about the author, Paulo Coelho as well as Santiago's quest toward his Personal Legend. This bundle provides students with a variety of exciting activities such as creative projects, discussion-based activities that get them moving around the room and talking to their peers, structured literary analysis paragraphs, discussion questions (c
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6th - 12th
"The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen Close Reading Worksheet (Google)
For many high school readers, age-appropriate fantasy and fairy tale fiction are genres that maximize engagement with literature. With this worksheet composed of rigorous questions on "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, English teachers will help students extend beyond reading comprehension, support the development of close reading analysis skills, and save valuable time at home without sacrificing rigor in the classroom. An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative (estima
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6th - 12th
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Animal Farm Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial - Unit Plan - George Orwell
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these FIVE resources! Encourage close reading, foster critical thinking, and spark lively discussions as students delve into the characters and events of the novel.Here are resources included in this bundle:⭐️ Animal Farm Character Trading CardsEach card features a vibrant illustration of a key character from the novel, along with essential details and quotes. Engage your students as they collect, analyze, and di
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7th - 10th
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Argument Writing Activity - Banned and Challenged Books - Writing a Rationale
In this engaging lesson, students use argumentative writing to provide a rationale for the study of banned or challenged books. Students participate in a short research activity to discover the charges against the books, then use a note catcher graphic organizer to help them identify text examples that demonstrate the educational value of their books. They annotate for life lessons, character connections, pathways to understanding, and real-world relationships. After gathering their text evide
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7th - 10th
Delineate and Evaluate Claims & Assess Reasoning & Evidence
Needing to cover the common core standards? Ready for your students to read like a writer? This unit is ready to go and designed to teach students the skills of delineating and evaluating arguments, assessing the author's reasoning, and supporting evidence. In addition, extension activities are included for students to:write their own argumentdevelop counterclaimsself and peer editreview academic vocabularyFor more lessons and resources, visit HERE.Don't forget to FOLLOW my store to get alerted
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7th - 10th
"Marigolds" | Supporting Claims | Using Text Evidence | Literary Analysis | ELA
This Google Slide Deck provides three individual activities based on Eugenia Collier's short story "Marigolds," which is appropriate for students of many levels and ages. The text has some incredibly deep themes but with simplified language that allows readers of all levels to become engaged. The activities included will help students learn how to: select supporting text evidenceintroduce and contextualize text evidence *analyze text evidence *craft literary analysis claimsformat MLA citations
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Solar Eclipse 2024: Reading and Writing Task for Middle School (CER)
This fun and NO PREP activity for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024! This resource contains a passage about the safety risks of viewing a solar eclipse, reflection questions to guide student thinking, and the guidance to write a paragraph stating their opinion about if schools should supervise students during a solar eclipse or not. This was designed with middle school age students in mind, but can be used as a fun activity with upper elementary students or high school students too!Lookin
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4th - 10th
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Hunger Games Comprehension Questions + Chapter Activities ENTIRE NOVEL
Looking for a comprehensive resource to engage your middle or high school students while reading "The Hunger Games"? Look no further than this "Hunger Games Comprehension Questions + Chapter Activities for ENTIRE Novel"!This resource includes comprehension questions and a unique reading activity for each chapter of the book, allowing students to retain information and apply important reading skills as they progress through the novel. As a teacher of a 9th-grade reading improvement class, I've pe
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7th - 10th
Dystopia Persuasive Essay Writing Full Lesson Middle High School English
Looking for a NO-PREP, EDITABLE, DIGITAL, and PRINT Dystopia Persuasive Essay Writing Full Lesson for middle and high school? Perfect for a dystopian unit, short story, or novel introduction. This full lesson with slides, notes, differentiated supports, and revision activity will prompt students to argue whether dystopian societies are accurate portrayals of the real world. Students will use evidence from dystopian short stories or novels to support their position.This highly engaging lesson is
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | Dystopian Short Stories | Dystopia VS Utopia
Comprehension Questions for Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes - Analysis, Theme
These guided reading questions for Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, Ma'am” will support students’ independent reading of this classic short story! Includes comprehension questions, discussion prompts for literary analysis, and a detailed answer key. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with these Comprehension Questions for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ 9 Comprehension Questions for “Thank You, Ma'am” Short Story - Digital & PrintExamine
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7th - 11th
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Thematic Poetry Study: Outsiders & Outcasts (Printable w/ Answer Keys!)
This product includes resources for a thematic poetry unit or a thematic unit supplement on the topic of outsiders and outcasts. Students analyze literary devices as well as use evidence to decipher how the authors use the literary devices to establish the theme. Printable, ready-to-teach/use handouts!
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7th - 12th
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Fahrenheit 451 Activity Unit Bundle
Fahrenheit 451 Unit Assignment BundleThis bundle includes, at minimum, two weeks worth of assignments and analysis of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. From beginning with a censorship activity that engages the students with real world thinking to a final essay that has students focus on characterization and conflict. This is a great bundle to guide students through one of the 20th century’s greatest novels. This unit is packed with work that covers nearly every standard in English curriculum from
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7th - 12th
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The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lord of the Flies Mood of the Island Setting (Connotation Imagery)
Lord of the Flies Understanding the basics of an author's use of diction (denotation vs connotation), imagery, figurative language, and syntax; is essential for analyzing the tone and mood of a text. Students will to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. This multi-faceted lesson plan integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and
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7th - 12th
ORIGINAL SHORT STORY 9th Grade Reading Standards- ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE
**note: THIS IS THE PRINTED VERSION. THERE IS A GOOGLE FORM (DIGITAL) VERSION IN MY STORE.Attention all 9th Grade ELA teachers! Are you looking for an engaging and exciting short story that covers various reading comprehension standards for your 9th grade ELA class? Look no further!This original short story has got you covered. It includes challenging vocabulary up to 12th grade level and covers both 9th and 10th reading standards for English Language Arts.This story is apart of the DRIVING bund
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7th - 12th
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Character Analysis of Any Character CCSS Handout for Middle & High School ELA
This 4-page handout is an effective print-and-go option for character analysis. Eye-catching design and graphic organizers along with creative questioning makes it an interesting and engaging write-to-learn activity for your students. Keep on hand for when you need a lesson on characterization. Also includes an uneditable crossword puzzle on basic characterization terminology (dynamic, static, foil, round, flat, etc.).Great to use for a sub, as well!List of Products for You and Your Students to
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7th - 10th
The Doll's House- Katherine Mansfield (Printable Activities, Reading Guide, etc)
This product includes 5 resources for teaching and interacting with Katherine Mansfield's "The Doll's House," all of which are printable and ready to use!
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7th - 12th
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NIGHT by Elie Wiesel | NIGHT INFOGRAPHIC | READING COMPREHENSION
NIGHT by Elie Wiesel | NIGHT INFOGRAPHIC | READING COMPREHENSIONINFOGRAPHIC for High School or Middle School students.NO PREP - PRINT AND GO OR GO INTERACTIVE WITH THE GOOGLE LINKIncluded in this product are the following: ◼️ONE SHEET INFOGRAPHIC - NIGHT - as a PDF document to be printed or uploaded.◼️ SUGGESTED ANSWERS!!◼️11 x 17 inches is the recommended printing size. ◼️ Link to my NIGHT ONE SHEET INFOGRAPHIC for students to use interactively through Classroom™ or other online programs. ◼️
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: NIGHT by Elie Wiesel | HOLOCAUST BUNDLE | READING COMPREHENSION
The Elephant Man - Frederick Treves: Activity, Writing Task, & Rubric
This resource includes printable activities as well as a rubric for Frederick Treves' "The Elephant Man."
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7th - 12th
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Argumentative Essay Exemplar Analysis and Critique!
This is a great lesson for students to complete before crafting their argumentative essays. It provides a 5-paragraph argumentative essay and analysis sheet. The essay attempts to persuade the audiece that tea is better than coffee and includes an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, a counterclaim and conclusion. Students will read the essay and answer the analysis sheet which asks 11+ questions about the content and structure of the essay. I hope your students learn a lot about the parts of th
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7th - 9th, Adult Education
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200+ Chapter questions for To Kill a Mockingbird
200+ Chapter questions for every last chapter of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Most questions grouped into two chapter bundles. Assign two chapters for reading, assign the questions either for homework, classwork (great sub plan!) or for an academic discourse activity (fewer papers to grade!) With this purchase you get every single well thought-out question.
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7th - 12th
Informational Analysis Paragraph: "The Teenage Brain Still Under Construction"
Lesson Title: Informational Analysis Paragraph: "The Teenage Brain Still Under Construction" (Teen Brain Science Article #1) Lesson 3 in a unit of 15Lesson Objectives: Make connections between brain science explored in a nonfiction article, and the actions of characters in Romeo & Juliet. Pick the best textual evidence to support your ideas. You will integrate evidence into your writing using quote lead-ins and proper MLA citation.Romeo & Juliet Study: Focus on thematic concepts of irrat
Grades:
7th - 10th
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