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Diary of Anne Frank: A Complete Unit
This is a complete unit of study for Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl. The package includes chapter by chapter study questions, a test, a news report assignment with graphic organizer and ANSWERS. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response. There are a few answers missing (half a dozen...98%of the answers are there.)...I will get to them in the fall when I teach the story again and will upload them at that point. They will be freely available
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7th - 12th
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"One Night in the Woods" Drama Class One Act Play Based on Fairy Tales
One Night in the Woods mashes five classic fairy tales with five popular television shows to create an entertaining one act play that works as a classroom or extracurricular project. It’s Cinderella as an episode of The Bachelor, Rapunzel as The Amazing Race, and Red Riding Hood as a breaking news story!The play can also be broken into five independent scenes, four of which work completely independently of the main script. Cast is variable from 4-16. Gender is 2 male and 2 female for four perfor
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6th - 12th
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Night by Elie Wiesel: Unit Test
This is a final unit test for Night and now includes ANSWERS!Package is in Word so you can modify.See also my Night Complete Unit or News Report packagesCheck out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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7th - 12th
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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" by James Thurber (Short Story)
The package includes the story, pre-reading, and post-reading study questions and ANSWERS for James Thurber's short story, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Questions address the elements of a story (plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view) and specific questions to ensure understanding and analysis of this story, including higher order thinking questions.Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, po
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7th - 12th
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Perks of Being a Wallflower: Chapter Questions and Test
This is a complete unit of study for Stephen Chbosky's novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The package includes chapter by chapter study questions, review questions, and a test. Questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response. There are currently answers only for the test. There are currently no other answers, but they are being developed. Buyers will be able to download the answers for free once they are added. Check out the complete preview.Packa
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7th - 12th
Discussion Questions / Ice Breaker -- Ethical & Moral Dilemmas
This activity includes 6 separate ethical and moral dilemmas for students to consider. These scenarios describe survival situations and situations at work or at school. The directions call for students to record their partner's responses to these challenging scenarios.This activity works well as an Ice Breaker or simply as discussion questions relating to moral and ethical dilemmas. It's really effective at generating conversation and forcing students to defend their decisions. I've used thi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Activity | Letter from Roger Creative Writing
This is a great culminating writing assignment that teaches students proper business letter format at the same time! Students write a letter from Roger to Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones. The assignment is laid out as a business letter to give students a model. Excellent for reinforcing character development and point of view!Related Product:End of Short Story Unit Writing Assignment | Business Letter⭐ Follow me for new products, sales, and freebies!
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5th - 10th
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Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare: Study Questions and Assessments
The package includes everything you need to teach Much Ado About Nothing. It includes introductory materials, scene by scene study questions, summary questions, ANSWERS, an allusions activity based on a Mumford and Sons song, essay topics, instructions, marking rubric, and two unit tests. Used for years in our classrooms.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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8th - 12th
Shane by Jack Schaefer: Study Questions and Assessments
Everything you need to teach Shane. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are a summative News Report and Essay assignments with rubrics. NOW INCLUDES COMPLETE ANSWERS.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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7th - 12th
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William Shakespeare A&E Biography Viewing Guide Fill-In-The-Blank Worksheet
About to start teaching Romeo & Juliet? Or Hamlet? Or Julius Caesar? Need a low-lift introduction to Shakespeare? Or a last minute sub plan? I created this worksheet to go along with the A&E Biography for William Shakespeare. All the questions go in order with the information as it's presented within the video. RELATED PRODUCTS:Romeo and Juliet Pre-Reading Activity Digital Escape Room | Intro to ShakespeareSIMILAR PRODUCTS:John Steinbeck - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank WorksheetEdg
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: A&E Biography Viewing Guide BUNDLE | Fill-in-the-blank Worksheets
"Sounds of Silence" by Paul Simon (Poetry/Song)
Package includes the poem, study questions that focus on close reading and reader response, and ANSWERS. Print it off and teach the poem!Check out the complete preview. Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages.
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7th - 12th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief: Chapter Questions
The package includes chapter by chapter study questions and summary questions for Rick Riordan's novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. All ANSWERS ARE INCLUDED. The package includes chapter pre-reading notes on all the allusions and settings in the story.Chapter questions focus on vocabulary, close reading, higher order thinking, and personal response.It explains EVERY ALLUSION! You can print and teach.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my
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6th - 10th
Cue for Treason: Chapter Questions and Assesments
Everything you need to teach Cue for Treason. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Very thorough ANSWERS INCLUDED. Also included are two summative assignments with rubrics and ANSWERS: the first is a news report writing assignment and the second is a test. See also my Cue for Treason Vocabulary package, which is a list of 100 words from the novel with definitions and senten
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6th - 12th
Media Studies: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Package includes pre-reading and post-reading questions and ANSWERS for POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold (2011)The video itself is available from the Media Education Foundation.http://www.mediaed.org/See also my "Recreational Media Tracking Assignment," "Media Free Challenge," and "Media Studies: Women in the Media" Packages. I always use these assignments together. I have also posted packages based on numerous videos from the Media Education Foundation, including the Killing
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7th - 12th
Mythology Greek Mythological Creature Research Paper Writing Unit
This fully editable 22-page document contains an assignment sheet, credible website listing, and plagiarism mini-lesson along with How To's for thesis statements, introductions, outlines, and note cards. The assignment sheet and grading rubric are easy to modify!RELATED PRODUCTS:Greek Mythology Creative Project: god and goddess Bumper StickersIntroduction to Greek Mythology PowerpointGreek & Roman Gods Graphic Organizer ChartThe Odyssey - Creative Group Project & Presentation Jigsaw⭐ Fo
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6th - 10th
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Batman Year One: Chapter Questions and Assessments
UNIT OFFERED AT VERY LOW PRICE TO ENCOURAGE SALES AND REVIEWS.Everything you need to teach Batman Year One. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are summative assignments with rubrics.There are currently no answers available. Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, me
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8th - 11th
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Night by Elie Wiesel: Study Questions and Assessments
Everything you need to teach Night. Package includes pre-reading information and chapter by chapter study questions that focus on plot, character, theme, setting, vocabulary, and reader response. Also included are two final assignments with rubric (1. News report and 2. A Analysis) and a test. COMPLETE ANSWERS INCLUDED. Print and teach. Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packa
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7th - 12th
"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury (Short Story)
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.The package includes author biography, pre-reading and post-reading study questions and ANSWERS for Ray Bradbury's short story, "The Pedestrian." Questions address the elements of a story (plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view) and specific questions to ensure understanding and analysis of this story, including higher order thinking questions.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Ray Bradbury Short Story Bundle
John Steinbeck | A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank Worksheet | Of Mice and Men
I created this worksheet to go along with the A&E Biography for John Steinbeck. All the questions go in order with the information as it's presented within the video. SIMILAR PRODUCTS:William Shakespeare - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank WorksheetEdgar Allan Poe - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank WorksheetF. Scott Fitzgerald / Great Gatsby - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank Worksheet⭐Follow me for new products, sales, and freebies!
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: A&E Biography Viewing Guide BUNDLE | Fill-in-the-blank Worksheets
Opinion Essay Package
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.As an English teacher and literacy coach, I have used this package successfully with hundred and hundreds of students. Originally developed for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, the package is wonderful for teaching the opinion essay at any high school level. Package includes an example assignment, a graphic organizer, an example completed graphi
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7th - 12th
College Recommendation Letter. (From a Math Teacher)
College Recommendation Letter. (From a Math Teacher)Writing a quality recommendation letter can be a time-consuming adventure, especially for those teaching in the Mathematics fields. Take the effort and stress out of your letter writing process with this one page template that will make any of your Math students shine.A R Mathematics
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Edgar Allan Poe | A&E Biography Viewing Guide Fill-In-The-Blank Worksheet
All the questions go in order with the information as it's presented within the video. A great tool for accountability while your students watch the A&E Biography for Edgar Allan Poe. FULL DOCUMENTARY AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBESIMILAR PRODUCTS:John Steinbeck - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank WorksheetWilliam Shakespeare - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank WorksheetF. Scott Fitzgerald / Great Gatsby - A&E Biography Fill-In-The-Blank Worksheet⭐Follow me for new products, sales, and freebie
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5th - 12th
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News Report Package
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.As an English teacher and literacy coach, I have used this package successfully with hundreds and hundreds of students. Originally developed to help students prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, the package is a wonderful resource for teaching a news report to grades 7-12. This comprehensive package includes an example news report assig
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7th - 12th
The Melville Boys by Norm Foster: Study Questions and Test
The package includes everything you need to to teach The Melville Boys. It has introductory materials, scene by scene study questions with ANSWERS, summary questions, and test.Check out the complete preview.Package is in Word so you can modify.Have a look at my numerous other short story, novel, play, poetry, media, and literacy packages, including the play Ethan Claymore by Norm Foster.
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7th - 12th
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