The Things They Carried Novel Study + Stations + Narrative Project English AP
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Description
Huge Bundle that goes WAY BEYOND a typical novel study. Ditch the boring quizzes and vocabulary fill-in-the-blanks in favor of this unique and engaging unit that has been approved by my NYC high school students, who aren't easy to please!
This complete, no prep unit includes:
- **36-slide editable PowerPoint
- **14-page Unit Plan (editable Word) including:
- Essential questions
- Enduring understandings
- CCSS (grades 11-12)
- Focus on Author's Style
- Daily step-by-step lesson plans with teacher and student directives
- Not your common writing & discussion prompts
- Exit Slips
- Well-developed paragraph practice (excellent for state test prep and essay prep)
- Using evidence and analysis to argue practice
- Fun and thought-provoking activities
- Homework assignments
PLUS...
Vietnam Era Stations including:
- 8 informational texts - full text, each in its own Word doc
- 15 activities - each with in own Word doc w/instructions & prompts
- Students learn about the causes and effects of the war, protest songs, PTSD and more!
- Can be used for classroom assessment, homework, or project
PLUS...
Personal Narrative Project based on Tim O'Brien's style, including:
- Step-by-Step Writing Process Guide
- Prewriting activities
- Plotting the Chapter activity w/graphic organizer that can be used digitally or in print
- Drafting process with peer- and self-check directives
- Self-Peer-Teacher Review
- Publishing
- CCSS-aligned scoring rubric
- Self-assessment activity
- Reflection prompts
- Is a fantastic basis for a college or personal essay
You don't need an entire unit? Check out these resources sold separately:
The Vietnam Era Stations, included in this bundle, are also available for sale as a separate offering, it's the perfect complement to TTTC or other Vietnam books, or to a U.S. History course!
The Personal Narrative , included in this bundle, is also available for sale as a separate offering. It's the perfect complement to the study of TTTC and works so well as juniors and seniors think about personal essays for college applications! Ditch that tired old literary analysis essay and wow your students with this project.
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