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Critical thinking speech therapy Common Core RL.9-10.4 resources
Critical Thinking Activity High School Reading Comprehension Socratic Seminar
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pretty Darn Fast Poetry Analysis Study Guide
A fast, unique, and highly effective way to analyze poetry. It will also help students prepare for the AP Literature Exam or advanced English courses in both high school and college. I devised this method to help students who have trouble remembering all the elements of poetry. I hope it helps your students as much as it helped mine. When introducing this technique, I find that it is best to allow your students to work in small groups. Then, after practicing on several poems, they will be ready
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing About Literature Bundle
Detailed Hero's Journey PPT: Jung & Campbell Monomyth Cycle w/Analysis!
Highly visual, interactive 24-slide presentation w/custom transitions and animations, relevant graphics and hyperlink in final slide to brief youtube video w/modern-day examples on the monomyth archetype. Everything is done for you: easily modify as needed to provide relevant, contemporary cultural examples, as you wish! In this engaging PPT, you're purchasing:a.) An invitation at the start for students to identify prior knowledge of what makes a hero figure, including peer share time.b.) Learni
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Holocaust, activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, textual analysis, writing prompts
Pre-reading activity for Night by Elie Wiesel, analysis HOPE, DESPAIR AND MEMORY This is one part of a larger lesson on Elie Wiesel. There are some common elements between the two, but my second product goes beyond the scope of this product, so if you like what you see here please have a look at the following: ❤️❤️Elie Wiesel: Hope, Despair and Memory ❤️❤️This is a self-contained product on textual analysis; everything you need is here. This product focuses on a small section of the Nobel Peace
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short stories with comprehension questions, ELA Middle School, High School ELA
Short stories with comprehension questions, ELA Middle School, High School ELA THE VELVETEEN RABBIT AND PHILOSOPHY Interested in introducing your students to philosophical questions? The Velveteen Rabbit is an easy-to-read introduction to Socrates’ ideas about knowledge and existence. It’s the perfect way to get your students thinking about complex topics in a way that is both informative and engaging. With this product, you can help your students develop their critical thinking skills while e
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Of Mice and Men Post-Reading Symbolism Quiz | Printable Revision Activity
Explore eleven symbols or motifs in Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. Distributed across four worksheets, each task focuses on a symbolic image within the text, asking students to use the image to identify the object and its symbolism before backing up their thoughts with reasoning and quotations.Full answer key provided!The four worksheets are also provided with four different image formats - simple icons, detailed illustrations (which can also be colored for mindfulness), silhouettes and colo
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9th - 12th
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Argumentative Text Analysis Reading Comprehension end of the year ela activities
Unlock the Power of Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing by analyzing this small section of Plato’s Republic. In a world where critical thinking and persuasive communication are increasingly valued, this digital resource offers a unique platform for students to hone these essential skills. Whether you’re an educator eager to challenge your students with argumentative texts or a parent aiming to augment your children’s understanding of critical thinking, textual analysis, and persuasive wr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Of Mice and Men BUNDLE | Differentiated Close Study | Activities | Novel Tasks
All of my Of Mice and Men products in one bundle!✨ Did you know that you could get this resource at a discount or even for free? Just go to your purchases log and leave a review for all of the products you have bought. This automatically gives you credits to spend on resources sitewide - including this one! ✨Includes...Of Mice and Men | Pre-Reading Activity | Power Ranking CharactersOf Mice and Men | Pre-Reading Activity | Silent Discussion | Book CoversOf Mice & Men Hexagonal Thinking Diagr
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9th - 12th
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When the Emperor Was Divine_21-Day Novel Unit Bundle_Bonus Pacing Guide
This bundle includes the following resources for a novel unit on When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka:Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms and 1940s American Values Painting Analysis and WTWED Scene AnalysisWTEWD Pre-Reading GuideWTEWD Chapter 1 Annotation Guide, Reading Guide, and Sketchnoting ActivityWTEWD Chapter 2 Annotation, Reading Guide, and Graphic Novel ActivityWTEWD Chapter 3 Annotation and Reading GuideThe Cats of Mirikitani Viewing Guide, Reflection Questions, and Internment Sketch
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9th - 11th
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Spoon River Anthology: Notes, Poems, Questions for Analysis, Quiz
This lesson on E.L. Masters’ Spoon River Anthology can be used as a complete lesson plan or part of a unit on early 20th century writers. It is a good option for either in person or distance learning. The file provides nineteen selected poems individually annotated with questions and prompts for analysis. A student handout with brief background notes on Edgar Lee Masters includes a description of the poems and a glossary of terms.The carefully selected poems include interesting messages for stud
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Fact and Opinion, argumentative texts for HS, MS, reading comprehension, no prep
Fact and Opinion, argumentative texts for HS, MS, reading comprehension, no prep Do you need a simple approach to teaching Critical Thinking at the High School and College levels?With Artificial Intelligence permeating every facet of our lives, infusing critical thinking into school curriculums is absolutely necessary. This product helps students understand the difference between facts and opinions.This self-contained product about The Socratic Method or Dialectics, widely used in Colleges, Univ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners
Annotation Guide, ELL and ESL students, reading comprehension, visual learners Introducing a powerful tool that combines visual and written elements, perfect for enhancing language learning for ELL and ESL students.My essay alternatives reduce cheating and plagiarism while providing a more creative assessment approach. Plus, they do not require huge amounts of marking – so it’s easy for teachers to manage their workload during busy periods like the end of the semester. • Reduce cheating and plag
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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SPACE-CAT - Rhetorical Analysis Foldable - Challenger and Atticus's Speech Model
This printable helps students complete a rhetorical analysis for any speech using the mnemonic SPACE-CAT. A model of applying SPACE-CAT to Reagan's Challenger speech and Atticus's closing speech to the jury (To Kill a Mockingbird) are included. Questions guide students through the SPACE-CAT acronym for any assigned or self-selected text. A constructed response question with a holistic rubric is included for student assessment.Instructions:Print each student a copy of the foldable two-sided on th
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8th - 12th
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ANNOTATION GUIDE | ANNOTATING TEXTS | examples, instructions, digital annotation
ANNOTATION GUIDE | ANNOTATING TEXTS | examples, instructions, digital annotation ❤️❤️ JUST ADDED ANNOTATION BOOKMARKS SO NOW THIS PRODUCT IS 143 PAGES ❤️❤️50% discountLooking to enhance your student's reading comprehension? Try out Interpretive Note-Taking/Annotation. This system of note-taking helps students engage with the text critically and encourages an active reading style, leading to a deeper understanding of the material. It involves prompts that guide students in their approaches, such
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty: A Complete Lesson Plan
This plan can be used with any high school short story unit or study of Eudora Welty’s work. The file includes easy to follow graphic organizers to guide close reading, improve comprehension, and support critical thinking. A one-page handout provides brief notes on the life of Eudora Welty, Modernism, Local Color, and Natchez. Reader response pages divide the story into three sections based on the three stages of Phoenix Jackson’s journey to Natchez. These include analysis of tone, character tr
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Socratic Seminar Critical Reading and Thinking
This bundle is everything you need to implement Socratic seminar successfully! It includes a complete 4-page teacher guide for implementation; 10 editable Google slides to present Socratic seminar to your students; a rubric, a teacher note taking sheet for use during the seminar, an exit ticket, and a make up assignment; and a sample pre-seminar reading activity. (The teaching duration indicated is for a one class hour seminar and pre-teaching of the seminar structure. This may be modified.)Socr
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7th - 12th
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Shakespearean Sonnet Lessons - 4 Sonnets by William Shakespeare -Print & Digital
William Shakespeare popularized the English—or Shakespearean sonnet during the Renaissance. These NO-PREP LESSONS on his most beloved and best-known 4 sonnets will save you time and engage your students! Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?Sonnet 29: When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyesSonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true mindsSonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sunLesson starters (Would You Rather?) will engage students, and the artwork integrated
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8th - 12th
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Alfred, Lord Tennyson - Poet Study - 5 Victorian Poems - Print & Digital
Alfred, Lord Tennyson has been one of the most widely read and well-loved poets of all time. These LESSONS on his most beloved and best-known 5 poems will save you time and engage your students: The Lady of Shalott, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Crossing the Bar, Ulysses, and Tears, Idle Tears.There is SO much packed into these lessons—use what you like and leave out what you don’t have time for. SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM!What’s Included:Multi-Day Lesson Plans/Pacing (See Preview for Teaching No
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9th - 12th
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men Test with Detailed Answer Key
Eeeeeek! This ideal assessment for Of Men and Men is filled with a variety of questions--including matching, true/false, multiple choice, and short answer--and is the perfect place for students to demonstrate their understanding of this popular novel. Critical-thinking questions also include grade-level literary terminology such as foreshadowing, symbolism, conflict, theme, and more. To make this test even more desirable, a detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Complete Lesson: John Steinbeck's "The Leader of the People" from The Red Pony
The activities in this file provide a complete lesson for close reading and analysis of “The Leader of the People.” This section of Steinbeck’s book The Red Pony can stand alone as a noteworthy short story for middle grades and high school. The text can be used to build reading skill and engage students in meaningful study of how characters develop theme. A set of guided reading organizers divides the story into five sections. Varied items prompt students to cite text evidence, make inferences,
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
High School ELA Task Cards (Common Core Aligned)
Task cards are a great way to give students choice and assess their individual understanding of the text. These task cards can be used with any novel or short story. There are a several task for each standard RL.1-RL.7. What's Included- 47 Common Core Aligned Constructed Response Task Cards- Student Task Tracker Sheets – Turn In- Student Task Activity Sheet- Student Task Tracker – Personal- 4 point rubricAbout the Cards1. USE WITH ANY NOVEL OR SHORT STORY. They can be assigned during the readin
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6th - 12th
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Teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): A Whodunit Mystery Unit (Bundle)
This is a unit about teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) that can be expanded at the teacher's discretion to include a presentation and a paper that practices utilizing evidence, reasoning, and argument, or alternatively can also be collapsed into a mini-unit of just teaching Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER). This unit can also be used to teach the concept of Line of Reasoning for the AP Lang and AP Seminar Classes. It is structured as an investigation for students to explore the murder of a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD | low-prep, differentiated, teacher notes and answer key
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD | low-prep, differentiated, teacher notes and answer keyTHIS PRODUCT IS DISCOUNTED BY OVER 50%! IT CONTAINS EIGHT DIFFERENT PRODUCTS SO THERE ARE LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM!INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:☀☀☀ TEST: 16 multiple-choice and true or false questions, answers, and chapter numbers on To Kill a Mockingbird.The test is a reading test - see the preview for an example of the questions - and should reveal whether students have actually read the b
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7th - 12th
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Celebrity Quotes to Question, Analyze, and Evaluate Collection One Bellringer
Quotes are a great way to stimulate reluctant writers and motivate today’s youth, as they reflect on inspirational messages or grapple with ideas that are controversial. Our “Say What?!! Collection One” resource provides 20 unique and engaging quotes from a variety of people and sources including Chance the Rapper, Steve Jobs, Judy Garland, Mark Twain, and more! Each quote is paired with a prompt designed to inspire, motivate, and encourage higher-order thinking skills for Gen Z students. The
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Also included in: Celebrity Quotes to Question, Analyze, and Evaluate Bundle Bellringer
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