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8th grade vocabulary Common Core W.11-12.1 resources
The Scarlet Letter Unit - Vocabulary, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Test
Looking for an engaging novel study unit for The Scarlet Letter Unit by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You just found everything you need to teach this novel!What's Included . . . â–ºDaily Lesson Plansâ–ºCommon Core Standards aligned for daily tasksâ–ºBell Ringers in a separate, colorful PowerPoint if you want to project them on the board or upload them in a password-protected online classroom.â–ºVocabulary Tasks and Games along with quizzesâ–ºEye-catching Reading Guides - PDF and Google Slides with text boxes alre
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8th - 12th
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Argumentative Writing and Logical Fallacies Bundle
This persuasive writing bundle brings creativity and fun to your students as they learn the process of logical thinking and argument.It is also available in my mega-bundle ELA Mega Bundle Collection. Check it now for some great deals!This bundle contains lessons, resources, mini-posters, assessments, and creative and fun activities for your students. These activities are classroom tested and student approved - with enjoyable activities and topics relevant to teens.Introduction to Logic Terminolo
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8th - 11th
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Creativity & Fun with Logical Fallacies - Lessons, Activities, Games Grades 8-12
Bring logical fallacies alive for your students! Working with fallacies can be fun and engaging - helping students master what can be very complex and even dry material.Bring logical fallacies alive for your students! Working with fallacies can be fun and engaging - helping students master what can be very complex and even dry material. However, a good understanding of them can enlighten students about what an effective argument looks like. These lesson materials contain group work, worksheets,
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8th - 11th
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Fahrenheit 451 Unit Bundle: Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Lap Book, Game, Test
FAHRENHEIT 451 BUNDLEQUIZZESThese Fahrenheit 451 quizzes are broken down into the three sections of the book. "Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander" has 3 quizzes. Two quizzes are the same 20 multiple choice questions, but the answers have been mixed up in case you need to deter cheaters. The third quiz has the same questions, but the answer choices have been taken away so that it can be used as a more challenging quiz or as a reading guide."Part Two: The Sieve and the Sand" has 15 questions
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8th - 12th
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Figurative Language Worksheets: 15 Picture Prompts with Writing Practice
Looking for a good creative writing practice using figurative language vocabulary?
Included in this 18 page document are picture prompts and instructions for students to create two examples of figurative language and to define which examples they have created. To assist students in their mastery of such terms as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, irony, alliteration, allusion, symbolism, imagery, and oxymoron, unique pictures have been chosen to inspire creative answer
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6th - 12th
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Julia Alvarez ~ Before We Were Free MASTER PACKET (46 pages)
Aligned to the Common Core this is a 46-page packet of materials and tests (with KEY) over each chapter of the novel, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez. This is all "stuff" I've used in classrooms for nearly a decade of teaching this coming of age novel.
The packet includes:
• Learning Essentials & Expectations
• Chapter Vocabulary
• Quizzes
• Study Guide for Every Chapter
• Essay Rubric
• Final Test with KEY
• Maps
• Character Guide
• Extras!!!
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7th - 12th
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"The Most Dangerous Game" - Irony and Short Story Unit
A one to two week unit on Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game" that primarily focuses on irony.
Irony is a very misunderstood concept. What most people think is ironic is simply coincidence. Irony is used widely in a lot of wonderful literature and students will more likely learn from that literature and better understand the use of language if they can grasp the concept of irony. For these reasons, this unit’s focus is primarily on irony, though students should also enjoy a thorough
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8th - 12th
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Introduction to Argumentative Writing: Pancakes vs. Waffles
This interactive slideshow works well when posted on a student platform such as Canvas or Google Classroom (you'll need to convert the file to Google format, which is simple, of course). It includes an exit ticket that can be used as a formative assessment for writing argumentatively.In the slideshow, students will examine the parts of an argument at an introductory level. They will become introduced to an argumentative question and will write a claim statement based on their own thoughts and id
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6th - 8th
Academic Writing, Lesson 4 Part 2: Contractions, Capitalizations, Homophones...
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson dives into contractions, the apostrophe, capitalizations
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Essay Development For High School
Unlock the secrets to crafting compelling and well-developed essays with this comprehensive unit designed for 8th-grade through high school students. Whether your students are beginners or seasoned writers, this resource provides a structured approach to essay development that will elevate their writing skills to new heights.This unit covers every aspect of essay writing, from understanding essay terminology to producing polished final drafts. Students will learn how to generate strong thesis st
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8th - 12th
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Academic Writing Lesson 4 Part 1: Words
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson is the first part of a deep dive into into words and the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 3 Part 1: Review of Sentence Components
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson reviews foundational language and writing knowledge. Not
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Academic Writing Lesson 3 Part 2: Understanding the Sentence
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson is a deep dive into the constructions and components of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 2 Part 2: Introduction Format Basics
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson continues the introduction to APA formatting for academi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 2 Part 1: Introduction to APA Format Basics
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This 2nd lesson in 2 parts instructs on the APA formatting required
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Academic Writing Lesson 1: Intro to Academic Writing
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This 1st lesson gives an overview of what academic writing is and wh
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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Mockingjay Novel Teaching Unit: Tests | Activities | Questions | Vocabulary
Introduce, teach, and assess students as they read the novel Mocking Jay with this teacher guide! Use this guide to work on reading comprehension, analysis, and to check-in on students' understanding. This literature teaching guide for Mocking Jay is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes strategic reading lessons that focus on both the individual volume and the series. There are over 50 separate strategies in the series for deeper understanding and meaning.In addition to less
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6th - 12th
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The Giver by Lois Lowry: Literature Teacher Guide: Questions | Activities
Introduce, teach, and assess students as they read the novel The Giver with this teacher guide! Use this guide to work on reading comprehension, analysis, and to check-in on students' understanding. In addition to lessons that focus on the standard elements of literature (plot, characterization, setting and mood, theme, diction, style, and narration), students are provided with the Choice Analysis Tool to help them gain a deep understanding of motivation in a complex and terrorized society. Th
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6th - 12th
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Persuasive Techniques Vocabulary and Activity
A good reference printable for persuasive essays and speeches, debate, marketing, media, sociology- the list goes on!
This 2 page worksheet defines eighteen persuasive techniques, like bandwagon appeal, hyperbole, testimonial, emotional appeal, and more. Use this to review or master definitions, or to find examples in your readings.
I have students choose any three definitions after discussion and create advertisements or presentations that show evidence of understanding the definitions. It
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6th - 12th
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The Lord of the Flies by William Golding: Literature Teacher Guide | Novel Study
Introduce, teach, and assess students as they read the novel The Lord of the Flies with this teacher guide! Use this guide to work on reading comprehension, analysis, and to check-in on students' understanding. In addition to lessons that focus on the standard elements of literature (plot, characterization, setting and mood, theme, diction, style, and narration), students are provided with the Choice Analysis Tool to help them gain a deep understanding of motivation in a complex and terrorized
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6th - 12th
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The Hunger Games: A Literature Teaching Guide
Introduce, teach, and assess students as they read the novel The Hunger Games with this teacher guide! Use this guide to work on reading comprehension, analysis, and to check-in on students' understanding. This literature teaching guide for The Hunger Games is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes strategic reading lessons that focus on both the individual volume and the series. There are over 50 separate strategies in the series for deeper understanding and meaning.In additi
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6th - 12th
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Ghost Boys BUNDLE Essay Prompts, Discussion Questions, and Vocabulary
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes is a heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history. This BUNDLE contains vocabulary, discussion questions, and essay prompts with templates. ESSAY PROMPTS: 6 essay prompt task cards are a perfect way to enhance the reading of Ghost Boys by reflecting on social issues that connect to the novel. Essay templates are included as well as graphic organizers.VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT: These vocabular
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5th - 11th
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Persuasive Techniques Vocabulary Posters
A good reference printable for persuasive essays and speeches, debate, marketing, media, sociology- the list goes on!
In this 18 page document are vocabulary and definitions to the different types of persuasive techniques used in media, advertising, and persuasive essays and speeches. Examples include Bandwagon Appeal, Plain Folk, Emotional Appeal, Analogy, Hyperbole, Irony, and many more. Ready to print on to 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper for bulletin boards, flash cards, teacher's aides, or small
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6th - 12th
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