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Common Core RL.8.4 research for homeschool
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo - Complete Novel Study
(Link available to editable file that allows instructor to easily differentiate novel study material as well as make any other necessary changes.)This novel study is opens with a brief overview of key poetic terms (in general, but esp. for this novel) to help students become more familiar with the poetic form of the novel, There is a brief history about slam poetry (and some links at the end of the presentation, if the instructor wants this to be a research topic). After that, there's an inquir
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
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5th - 9th
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Black History: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander: Bundle
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander is a powerful picture book for students of any age that has won the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor medal. Pre-reading, vocabulary, figurative language, questions, prefixes, roots, suffixes, research journal, and which page speaks to me worksheet are all included in these products. These activities are perfect for older students and can be used in a literacy center or whole class. Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities
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4th - 8th
Mother to Son Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis — Author Biography
With this lesson, students will do brief research on the background and life of famous Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes. Included are six questions about Hughes that students must answer. Student will then read the poem, "Mother to Son."Also included in this product are ten close reading questions to help students analyze the poem/song. Important poetic and literary devices covered in this lesson include:metaphor or extended metaphortoneanaphoradialectuniversal themehistorical contextau
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month ELA Activities
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Research Project and Speech Materials
This low-prep, standards-based project helps high school students investigate topics and deliver informative speeches related to Michael Crichton's science fiction novel Jurassic Park. It also helps students contextualize the events of the novel by calling attention to 30 relevant topics—from scientific advancements (such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and the sequencing of human genes) to scientific theories (such as those involving efforts to achieve de-extinction and those seeking to under
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9th - 12th
Inspiration - Reading, Writing and Jotting down Ideas.
These activities and lessons help students to see the important place reading and researching has in helping develop imaginative ideas for creative writing projects. The work involves mixing and matching the names of important authors with the first or last sentences of important works showing that the writer's style is contingent on context and immediate audience; there is also work on creating a premise for a story based on or in opposition to a premise of a work they have read or watched. R
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshops - Inspiration
Lyddie Novel Study Guide
There is also a digital version of this resource in Google Slides if you are looking for a distance learning novel study guide: Lyddie Distance Learning Novel Study Guide. The link to make a copy is on the Table of Contents page of the pdf version.This novel study guide offers a wealth of activities for students reading the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. Included are:- teaching suggestions- possible response journal questions- a rubric for assessing journals- vocabulary for every chapter- c
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7th - 9th
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"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Julius Caesar Project Options with Detailed Rubric
Teachers can encourage participants to be the "masters of their own grade" as they review this popular play through creative measures. Utilizing artistic and innovative practices, students can "come, see, and conquer" this assignment by showcasing their knowledge of Julius Caesar. Students will have the chance to choose from a list of 15 projects to research, produce, and present. A detailed rubric is attached.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Texas Revolution Bundle - Resources for teaching the history of Texas, CCSS
This bundle includes three of our resources to teach your students about the Texas Revolution. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include a text analysis unit about the William Travis letter, a movie guide for watching the film The Alamo, and fun research organizers about the Texan Revolutionaries. Resources included in this bundle:1. The William Travis Letter: Mini Unit - This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze
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8th - 12th
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Main Idea! Details! Drawing Conclusions! #29: The Little White Colt
Through this semi-autobiographical story about a child, a fear and a young horse, students will hone their skills in main idea, details, drawing conclusions, theme, vocabulary, and others essential to good comprehension. The story is engaging and accessible, is a real page turner, and is accompanied by 25 professionally written, evidence based multiple-choice questions, and 4 writing prompts, for assessment. Your students will love it and learn from it. Mine did! Copyright (C) 2022 by LA on a Mi
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7th - 10th
Rappin' English: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of love and sorrow, but Shakespeare's language is a barrier to understanding and appreciation for many students, so here is my Rappin' English rhymed couple poem detailing the plot, characters and themes of the play. The fact that every two lines rhyme makes the poem at once engaging and easy to remember. Once students are familiar with the plot and characters, they are then free to enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's poetry!Copyright (C) 2023 by LA
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7th - 11th
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Poetry Hunt -
After learning about how to distinguish poetry from prose. students will conduct research to find a poem that speaks to them. They will then analyze the poem for structure, figurative language, and imagery, and reflect on their response to the poem. Students practice their research skills, poetry analysis skills, and reflection skills in this activity. You can have students work independently or in groups for this assignment.
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8th - 12th
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Companion Piece to Jack London's The Call of the Wild
58 evidence based multiple-choice questions, representing all seven chapters, creative writing prompts, research essays, plot analysis, character analysis, setting and theme study and varied essay topics are all included in this companion piece to London's famous novel, so you can teach and enjoy the novel with your students while resting assured that their comprehension, writing skills and literary analysis skills are being challenged! (C) 2019 by LA on a Mission
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7th - 11th
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The Verdigris Pawn, Curriculum and Reading Guide
The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, a 2021 JLG Gold Standard Selection, is an upper middle-grade fantasy novel that explores issues around power, privilege, and social justice. Use this guide to facilitate meaningful conversations and deepen the reader’s engagement around the issues, or power, politics, social structure, and class structure. The questions and extension activities are designed to prompt middle school readers to explore the world of the book as well as their own lives ex
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4th - 8th
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