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Literature thematic unit plans for Easel Assessments
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Suspense is a great way to engage your students and help them improve their reading comprehension skills! That is why I wrote The Old Mallory Place, a high interest tale of a mysterious past that haunts the present. The cliffhanger ending gives your students an opportunity to write their own ending- they get to tell what they think happened!This resource is the perfect combination of fact and fiction. The 39 page resource contains a complete short story, 2 informational text passages, and numer
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Book Thief Easy Literary Study (Extended Edition)
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.Note 2: This updated version has some new concepts intertwined with some of my favorites from the original version. I change things all the time, so this is the one I'm currently using in my classes. There's new quizzes (Easel), final project options, etc. That being s
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8th - 9th
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Chains Novel Test ( Laurie Halse Anderson) - Digital Plus Print
Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, tells the story of 13-year old Isabel. As the Revolutionary War begins, Isabel is fighting a battle for her own freedom and that of her sister Ruth. After being sold to the cruel Lockton family, and then being approached to spy for the Patriots, Isabel must decide what freedom really is, and what kind of freedom is worth fighting for. To check reading before a class discussion or composition, use this 20-question multiple choice test that covers the whole book.
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Chains Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Vocabulary List & Quiz, Enrichment
Identifying Implicit Bias & Danger of a Single Story Unit - High School Lessons
This relevant unit on Implicit Bias and the Danger of a Single Story explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These flexible lessons can enhance multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies.The resource explores thes
Grades:
9th - 12th
Oogy: A Story of Survival, Love, and Second Chances
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. If you don't like the preview, then it's not something you should purchase. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room. In honor of a truly wonderful dog, Oogy, Wake Up Sunshine is bringing his story, to any teacher who'd like their students to experience how dogs truly have life figured out, far better than us
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6th - 8th
Resistance to Hate, from Stereotypes to Genocide, through Awareness and Allyship
Powerful and timely — this versatile unit provides a foundation for understanding social justice by analyzing the escalation of intolerance. These super-engaging lessons take your students on an eye-opening journey that begins with stereotypes, continues through prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, then addresses scapegoating, hate crimes and genocide. The lessons are organized in a step-by-step manner that enables students to comprehend interconnected and increasingly complex concepts. The un
Grades:
9th - 12th
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