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11th grade literature thematic unit plans under $5
The Pedestrian Mini Unit by Ray Bradbury, Lesson Plan
In this unit for Bradbury's "The Pedestrian," you will find classroom-tested strategies, activities, and high-order thinking questions. The easy-prep structure of this unit is designed to guide students through the texts, and as they go, the questions and thinking build. The overarching questions are present and addressed in every segment, and the work prepares students for the culminating task. A unit plan such as this one gives the teacher ultimate flexibility in instruction, assessment, and
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Christmas Poetry: Analyzing Some Different Christmas Poems
*** THIS IS A BUNDLED PACK OF THREE LESSON PLAN PACKS WITH ACCOMPANYING WORKSHEETS AND ANSWER KEYS ***This is a great resource for the High School English classroom, as it helps to take a deeper look at some more complex poems about Christmas.LESSON PLAN PACK 1 - Christmas TreesThrough a listening comprehension about the history of the Christmas Tree, students start to think about this iconic symbol of Christmas. We then delve into looking at:* 'Christmas Trees' by Robert Frost* 'Little Tree' by
Grades:
9th - 12th
Fences lesson plans, Unit Plan, August Wilson, 54 pages.
Completely rewritten & expanded July 2011
This is a complete, loosely-structured Drama unit. There is no strict schedule or pacing guide here, though the activities, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the chapter quizzes and study guides would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year,based on your scheduling, teaching style, and type of students.
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8th - 12th
Dystopian Novels Independent Reading & Analysis Unit (AP Literature/High School)
I've created a unique choice-based novel study unit for my AP English Literature class, asking my students to individually choose a dystopian novel from a list to read and analyze independently or in small groups. The most popular choices have been the AP Lit classics 1984 and Brave New World, but Ready Player One and The Handmaid's Tale have been recent favorites. This collected document explains my unit in full and includes every resource that I've created for it. Along with a brief introdu
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP English Literature Full Year BUNDLE!
Of Mice and Men - Final Unit Test
A comprehensive 100-point final test to be used after completing a literature unit on Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
This assessment includes sections on conflict, characterization, plot, vocabulary, quotations, and includes an essay where students choose what they would like to write about from a list of three essay choices. An answer key is provided.
A great test to let you know if your students have really mastered all that you have been teaching them throughout the unit.
This activity is
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street PowerPoint
Teaching The Twilight Zone play, The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street? Introduce this gripping play of suspense and conformity with an engaging, student-friendly 36-slide PowerPoint. Presentation includes facts on The Twilight Zone, pre-reading vocabulary, teleplay terms, anticipation questions, themes, and Common Core aligned discussion/essay questions that will take you through the entire unit.Click HERE for more amazing The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street products!Need more terrific teacher
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6th - 12th
Also included in: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Bundle
Grendel Lesson Plans. Grendel Unit, Jon Gardner, 75 pages.
Completely rewritten & expanded July 2011This is a complete, loosely-structured novel unit for John Gardner's Grendel. There are no strict schedules or pacing guides here, though the chapter quizzes and study guides, the quick write prompts, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the final exam would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year, based on
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9th - 12th
Daniel's Story: Pictures of the Holocaust
Use this Powerpoint to accompany Daniel's Story by Carol Matas. I usually do this story as a read aloud during our studies of the Holocaust and the students enjoy viewing the images I've collected that illustrate various aspects of the novel. The novel is broken into parts and so is the slideshow, so you and your class and follow along. Photos collected include the Hilter Youth, appropriate images from concentration camps (no nudity or extreme violence), passports, badges, and transports to hel
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5th - 12th
The Joy Luck Club Unit Plan. 89 pages of activities and handouts
Completely rewritten and expanded July 2011
This is a complete, loosely-structured novel unit, with 89 pages of handouts and activities. There are no strict schedules or pacing guides here-though the quizzes, study guides, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the chapter quizzes and study guides would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year-based on y
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Grades:
8th - 12th
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain, 66 page Unit
Note: Completely re-written, and significantly expanded: July 2011
This is a complete, loosely-structured novel unit. There are no strict schedules or pacing guides here-though the quizzes, study guides, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the chapter quizzes and study guides would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents, and change the order of delivery year by year-based on your scheduling, tea
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Murder on the Orient Express Detective's Notebook
A digital, interactive detective notebook to use while reading Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Includes 50 vocabulary words, clues/red herring collection sheet, suspect tracking sheet, and train blueprint for students to label with passengers.
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6th - 12th
La Casa en Mango Street Chapter Guide- SPANISH
This is a student journal for the first vignette in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, called La Casa en Mango St. This is ALL IN SPANISH. Has a focus strategy of visualizing, comprehension questions, and then a text dependent open response!
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6th - 12th
Thanksgiving Poetry Activity with Questions and Answer Key
This is a beautifully-formatted resource featuring classic Thanksgiving poems, each with questions and tasks. Engaging graphics and questions are suitable for a poetry introduction or a review. If you're looking for an engaging activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with your upper middle or high school students, check this out. Includes answer key.Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity This Thanksgiving Poetry activity features the following poems: "Over the River and Through the Woods" by L
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9th - 12th
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Adding Diversity to British Literature: A Supplement Packet of Modern Writers
In this unit, you will find British authors who represent the modern voices and demographics of modern-day Britain. The authors in this bundle represent some of the best and brightest writers in Britain but are often overlooked by the Canon. Diversifying the standard Canonical British Literature course is much-needed in our modern, global world. However, this task has proven to be a challenge as teachers today are still versed in the Canonical works and exposure to diverse authors is limited a
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education
The Hate U Give and Songs of Protest Unit
Looking for high engagement independent and collaborative activities to do with your middle and high school students while reading The Hate U Give? This unit is designed to examine the use of protest songs during the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Lives Matter Movement and how they connect to the novel. By incorporating protest songs into your curriculum, you'll create a dynamic learning experience that amplifies the novel's messages, engages your students, and encourages critical thinking.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
The Crucible Lesson Plans 78 pages of activities.
Note: This is a re-labeled version of my product titled "The Crucible Unit Plan."
This is a complete, loosely-structured Play unit. There is no strict schedule or pacing guide here-though the quizzes, study guides, the concluding essay, the Socratic seminar, and the final exam would logically dictate the order of lesson delivery. You may find that you skip some activities, alter some activities and documents (by copying and pasting to word-processing documents), and change the order of deliver
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
Grades:
7th - 12th
Norse and Celtic Mythology
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.This unit for Celtic and Norse mythology includes:Lesson Plan OverviewContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageAfter Reading Textual Analysis WorksheetOptions for Additional Videos and
Grades:
8th - 12th
Huckleberry Finn and The Six Stages of Moral Development
One of the most prominent conflicts within The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the Individual Vs. Society. The following lesson explores Huck’s moral decisions (both good and bad) to help teach higher ethical values in the classroom. The lesson works first by engaging students in a psychology study called, “The Heinz Dilemma.” Students share and respond with their thoughts to morally ambiguous situations through the Socratic method, or through a class discussion facilitated by the teacher. Aft
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The Odyssey Adapted Unit for English Language Learners
An adapted version of Homer's epic that will help English Language Learners to understand the major themes and plot points of the original text. This unit includes a final writing assessment aligned to the New York State Common Core Grade 9 Curriculum, as well as a student- friendly rubric for grading.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
The Odyssey Greek Mythology Supplementary Video Links and Viewing Guide
I’ve curated a group of 12 links for videos that I use when teaching The Odyssey or a mythology unit. This collection will increase engagement, generate literary analysis, and increase comprehension. Video clips differentiate your curriculum and target different learners. Benefit from my twenty-six years of experience and use this selection in your unit. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.I begin my Odyssey unit wi
Grades:
8th - 12th
To Build a Fire – Final Test & Literary Analysis Essay Prompts for Full Unit
This resource is an entire Unit's worth of truly engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Chapter Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Jack London's timeless classic, To Build a Fire.***EVERY SINGLE PAGE IS A PRINTABLE/DOWNLOADABLE NOVEL-BASED ASSESSMENT RESOURCE!High School ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose – promoting higher-order thinking, inference, and text-to-world connections. Students must be true investigators of text thro
Grades:
9th - 12th
Of Mice and Men Chapter Annotations and Written Assessment Prompts
This packet includes things for students to focus on when annotating John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. These annotations are meant to reinforce the students’ understanding of how characterization, setting, motif, plot, and conflict contribute to Steinbeck’s overall theme, specifically his arguments about human nature and society.
Each chapter has its own annotation requirements as well as a written assessment of the student’s reading, annotating, and understanding of the chapter. The an
Grades:
8th - 12th
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