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Gift of the Magi - Close Reading Analysis
This free product is a close reading analysis of O. Henry's short story, "Gift of the Magi." There is a teacher's instruction page, which details how I have used this document in my own classroom, specifically targeting the importance of the gradual release process and teaching students how to annotate a piece of text. A full sample annotation packet is also included.
This text lends itself to teaching students the importance of annotation targeting vocabulary, textual evidence for setting an
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Grades:
8th - 10th
We Love Reading Digital Clipart (color and black&white)
- 6 images (3 Color and 3 B&W)
- images saved at 300dpi in PNG files
For Personal and Commercial use
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Poetic Devices with Taylor Swift
This worksheet provides examples of alliteration, assonance, consonance, rhyme, and repetition using lyrics from Taylor Swift songs.
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5th - 11th
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THEME PowerPoint: Notes & Activities using Songs
This PowerPoint presentation on THEME includes notes on theme as well as engaging activities that help students identify themes in literature. I have included the lyrics of three songs, as well as the short story, "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs," by Jon Sciezska.
This could be used as an introduction or refresher lesson for students on the topic of THEME.
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7th - 10th
To Kill A Mockingbird Text Based Questions
Text based questions on Part I of To Kill A Mockingbird. These study guide questions are broken up by chapter which will allow you to adjust them as needed. They are based on evidence from the text and require the students to cite their textual evidence as part of their answers. These questions will help you to cover Common Core Reading Literature Grades 9-10 Standards 1-5 (making inferences, development of a theme, complex characters, words and phrases, and structure of a text).
Grades:
8th - 10th
Touching Spirit Bear Final Exam
This free product is a comprehensive final exam of the novel, Touching Spirit Bear! In the first part of the exam, students match character names and descriptions. In the next section, students answer in short responses to prompts which includes questions involving: symbolism, text to self connection, inferencing, making judgments. In the final part of the exam, students respond to an essay question. Students will trace Cole's transformation from the beginning of the novel to the end, and do
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5th - 9th
Figurative Language in Music
This is a fun and engaging way to review figurative language devices and sound devices. It also helps students understand why writers use figurative language to enhance their songs. It includes a series of figurative language questions over songs from different genres: You will need to provide song lyrics for students.
Literary devices covered: Metaphor, Simile, Allusion, Symbolism, Theme, Assonance, Rhyme scheme, Internal Rhyme, Hyperbole, Alliteration
BONUS!! Follow up activity included! T
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8th - 11th
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Taylor Swift Literary Terms Posters
As a Swiftie, I felt it was necessary to share my love of Taylor Swift with my students and add some sparkle to my classroom!Included are 4 8.5 X 11 inch (copy paper size) posters to deck your walls with all the best! These can be printed with any printer and resize with high-resolution if using a poster printer.Literary terms included: Juxtaposition, Hyperbole, Repetition, and Personification.I hope you enjoy these free posters! The full collection is available for purchase!
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6th - 12th
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Teaching Theme in Literature: Using Hatchet as a Mentor Text
In this lesson, students will read a selected passage from Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. "Think-Aloud" notes are provided beneath the passage to model metacognition for students.
Students will then use a series of "guided questions" to help them determine the novel's theme.
Students will then read a sample constructed response (checklist provided) for explaining the novel's theme.
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Teacher Tips:
-After working through the lesson, read aloud, and mentor constructed response, students shoul
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Free - Brer Rabbit Digital Clipart (color and black&white)
- 2 images (1 Color and 1 B&W)
- images saved at 300dpi in PNG files
For Personal and Commercial use.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
AP Language and Composition Synthesis Essay
This is the first essay that I have my AP Language students write for the year. Much like the first essay they will write on the AP exam, this question asks them to take information from a variety of sources they read over the course of the unit.
The sources are:
- Self Reliance by Emerson
- Allegory of the Cave by Plato
- Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne
- Into the Wild by Kraukaer
- Civil Disobedience by Thoreau
Grades:
11th - 12th
Lyrics to "Mean" by Taylor Swift
These are the lyrics to 'Mean' by Taylor Swift. It is a great song to use during bullying awareness week. I had students listen to the song while highlighting different words that stuck out to them. We then discussed how we think Taylor was feeling when she wrote this song.
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4th - 12th
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And Then There Were None Final Test -- Comprehension Only
And Then There Were None by Agatha ChristieFinal test with multiple choice, true and false, quote identification, short essay, literary figures analysis questions. Test included, but no key. Comprehension with some analysis questions.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Theme Song Assignment/Mini Project (Extra Credit)
A great extra credit literature assignment or project opportunity! Focuses on close reading and analysis by having your students assign a theme song to a character of their choice in your book. Example provided.
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4th - 12th
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College Letter of Recommendation - AP English Language and Composition
Are you a busy educator looking for a time-saving solution to craft compelling and professional college letters of recommendation for your AP English Language and Composition students? Look no further! Our meticulously designed template is here to assist you in creating persuasive and impactful letters that highlight your students' exceptional abilities and set them apart from the competition.Our Letter of Recommendation Template is thoughtfully tailored to the College Board's AP English Languag
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Great Gatsby - Pre-Reading Questionnaire
Before diving into The Great Gatsby, lead your students through an active, class-wide dialogue covering the main themes and concepts that F. Scott Fitzgerald presents in the novel's plot. Students have a wide range opinions, causing this activity to coin the term "opinionnaire" (opposed to a questionnaire). After completing, a reflection assessment is also available for your learners.
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9th - 12th
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iPoe Vol. 1 (The Interactive & Illustrated Edgar Allan Poe Collection)
Deliciously Dark, Devilishly Fun
iPoe Collection Vol.1 was our very first immersive reading app, taking the app store by storm when we released it, representing a new and innovative way to explore and discover the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe, the american literary legend.
It is thus fitting to experience his works in an equally inventive format that showcases his work in a modern and artistically sophisticated way.
In this first edition, the following classics are included: The Oval Portr
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
AWESOME Greek mythology song (superb "hook")
This is the best and most engaging "hook" for any unit involving teaching Greek mythology to teenagers that you will ever find. SAMPLE PREVIEW VERSES:
For instance, the story of Cronus is strange:
He murders his father and becomes deranged.
After marrying his sister Rhea for fun,
He eats all his children – all except one.
Zeus escapes swallowing and one day comes home –
Cronus pukes up the five kids, now fully grown –
Then Zeus kills his dad, sealing Cronus’ fate.
Murder, incest, and cannibalis
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Saint Patricks Day Coloring Page by CG Illustrations
This is a fun Saint Patricks Day Coloring page intended to be used in your classroom for free time, down time or to help celebrate St. Pattys Day!Be sure to leave feedback to get free credits toward future resources. Follow me on Instagram and sign up for my mailing list to be the first to hear about sales, freebies and new clip art!
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PreK - 12th
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Figurative Language: Idioms Chant Lyrics and Video by L2TB with Rita Malone
Unleash the Power of Chants: Achieve 100% Student Engagement! Are you ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic hub of learning where every student is not just present but actively engaged? Look no further! With my proven teaching resource, you can achieve a remarkable 100% student engagement rate using the magic of chants.Free Resources: To get you started, this FREE resource for learning idioms in under 30 seconds will be a hit in your classroom! Experience firsthand the power of chant
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Chant Lyrics & Video Bundle by L2TB with Rita Malone
American Dream Brainstorming Activity
How often do your students think about their dreams and futures? This is an excellent introduction to Of Mice and Men, The Great Gatsby, or it can be used in a U.S. history class. Students will brainstorm their ideas of future success and happiness possible obstacles. A great class discussion can occur after!
Grades:
9th - 11th
Kendrick Lamar Music Analysis
This lesson is a part of a larger unit on music as literature. The purpose is to help students understand how music can be viewed as serious literature. This lesson will eventually segue into a unit on poetry; however, this unit does not focus on “music as poetry.” Through this lesson, students will understand Kendrick Lamar’s music (specifically his album To Pimp A Butterfly, and several songs from his latest album DAMN.) to represent a serious work of African-American literature. This lesson i
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9th - 12th
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Walt Whitman. O Captain! My Captain! Performed as a Rap to beat.
O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman Performed as a Rap to a backing beat.
Background video features the sea and Abraham Lincoln.
Engage your class and make this poem memorable.
Poems performed as raps and plot raps added frequently to store.
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7th - 12th
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6 Free Essay Topics for Hamlet: Enjoyable, Unique, and Challenging.
Fill in 3 blanks (or have students fill them in as you give out the assignment) and away you go.Here are 6 potential topics for a grade 11 or 12 final essay on Hamlet: The Prince of Denmark. The essays are assignment persuasive and synthesis format.The assignment sheet comes with an essay outline sheet to help students to better organize their essays.Three of the topics allow for very wide individuality and will, in all likelihood, connect with a theme prevalent in your lessons and reading of t
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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