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High school literature centers for Microsoft Word
Book Genre "Quiz" Survey for Finding Book Interests
This short "quiz" (survey) for students is designed to help them figure out which book genres they might be interested in reading. It is great for building an SSR or independent reading program, or even using for literature circles.
The quiz has 5 questions about regular life, preferences, etc. One example: If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
The answers lead to one or more genres, which are explained in the included document. That way, students can learn more abou
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6th - 12th
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Reading Fluency 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Fluency lesson plan that uses journal writing. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student, however it includes differentiated lesson plan idea
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2nd - 12th
Also included in:Â Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Teach Characterization with Video Clips (Disney, Pixar, etc.)
By middle school, students should begin to develop skills in analyzing author craft. One of the easiest ways to introduce kids to the "craft moves" an author makes is through teaching characterization. The reality is that kids already understand this literary term on some level because they unconsciously pick up on all of the clues that an author or a text (be it book, movie, music video, or tv show) provides the audience. We inherently form judgements about characters as we engage with a text.T
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5th - 10th
One-pager Book Analysis Templates
Blending reading, writing, AND creativity...my students are hooked on one-pagers!Here are eight templates for one-pagers that my students use regularly in class. We use these templates for novels, short stories, children's books, and poetry. They are a great way for students to show their knowledge while enjoying the process.I have uploaded the Word Document so that you can edit the "My One-pager Checklist" box on each instructions page if you would like to. We assess different skills each ti
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5th - 12th
"Story of My Name" poetry assignment
This download includes lesson plan, poem, and student pre-writing handout. Students are led through multiple readings of the poem to develop an analysis before they write their own poem on the same theme.
Sample poem is rich with figurative language and complex vocabulary -- perfect for a high school English class or an honors-level middle school class. The poem is by an accomplished Puerto Rican poet, and the poem explores themes of colonialism, racial oppression, and identity.
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Scarlet Letter Analysis Ch.1-12
Perfect higher order thinking/collaborative work.Directions: Individually, you will be assigned two of the following questions to complete.For each, you will answer the question by filling in the chart with textual evidence and analysis. Once you have completed your responses, we will discuss each question wherein you will fill in the chart with responses from your classmates.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Scarlet Letter UNIT BUNDLE
Accelerated Reader (AR) Tracking Chart
I use this tracking chart in my classroom to create a little friendly competition amongst my students. They can choose to participate or not. It is fully editable, in Microsoft Word. Student's names can be typed, or the placeholders can be deleted where you can write them in. You can print this in 8.5×11 or you can poster print it, if you have access to a poster printer at school. :)
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PreK - 12th
Julius Caesar Bundle: Complete Teaching Unit
Covers the entire play! Contains the followingJulius Caesar Interactive flipbookJulius Caesar VocabularyJulius Caesar Interactive Characterization FlipbookAntony/ Brutus Speeches Compare and ContrastJulius Caesar Escape RoomJulius Caesar Act 1 QuizJulius Caesar Act 2 QuizJulius Caesar Act 3 QuizJulius Caesar Act 4 QuizJulius Caesar Act 5 QuizShakespeare Tragedies
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6th - 12th
Edith Hamilton's Mythology Writing Assignment: Create Your Own Myth
This writing assignment requires the student(s) to write their own myth. Edith Hamilton translates many different myths. She imparts the tales from mythology as wonderful or frightening stories by people who lived close to nature. Mythology is not religion. Hamilton describes it as primitive.........
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9th - 12th
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AP Literature Test Editable Review
Are you and your students stressing with the AP Literature test around the corner? This 5-Day review is perfect right before the test. It utilizes all of the work you have done throughout the class to help students realize how prepared you really have made them, and it provides fun and interactive stations that help them feel relaxed, engaged, and interested. Stations include: Journal/notebook review with handout, multiple choice practice with strategies, reviews of their readings, links to
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11th - 12th
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Alice in Wonderland: A Mad Tea Party Reader's Theater
Alice in Wonderland is a delightful classic which has enchanted readers for decades.In this adaption, one favorite scene, The Mad Tea Party, is adapted for maximum reader's theater presentation compatibility. Whether for private performance or for competition, this selection is an ideal choice. Join Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse for a delightfully mad experience!Cast: The narrator, Alice, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the DormouseApproximate reading/performance time:
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1st - 12th
Literary Elements Workstations
This activity asks students to rotate through ten (10) different workstations in order to investigate the literary elements in ten (10) different pieces of literature.The works referenced in this activity are from BJU Press's British Literature textbook, but you can simply cut-and-paste whatever works of literature you would like to have your students review.The first page of the download gives instructions:Students spend 5 minutes at each station.Station Topics:dialect/diction, imagery, themes,
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9th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Bio Project (Body Bio)
Project where students are creating a character biography by drawing out the character and adding certain elements to the portrait that best describe them. Tip: Works best with poster or bulletin board paper.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Romeo and Juliet UNIT BUNDLE
Plot Profile Worksheet
Students can use this plot profile worksheet to fill in the events of the plot as well as other general story elements of stories they read. The plot profile (based on Freytag's Pyramid) is outlined on the page with boxes placed around it for students to fill in the parts of the plot, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. There are also boxes for students to fill in information about the setting, characters, conflict, and theme.
Using this worksheet w
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3rd - 12th
Rumpelstiltskin - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4 students. In the script - a miller brags to the king that his daughter can spin straw into gold. She cannot actually do this and a little man appears and offers to do the work for her. On the third day she has nothing to pay the little man with so she promises her first child. When the little man comes to get the child, the queen begs for a chance to keep it. The little man gives her three days to figure out what his name is. There is a writing pro
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Literature Circles Rubric
This literature circles rubric outlines the responsibilities of each group role (Summarizer, Character Analyst, Creative Connector, Question Creator, Bridge Builder, Word Wizard) at a below basic (1), basic(2), proficient(3), and advanced level(4). It is fully editable, and works best in connection with literature circle graphic organizers. I have found that the rubric pushes students deeper into their responses and reflections. I have used this rubric with 5th and 8th graders.
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4th - 9th
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A Separate Peace - Discussion/Analysis Topics
This handout can be completed independently, in pairs, small groups, or as a full class -- and at any point in the novel. Can be a study guide replacement if you want students to look at big picture topics.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â A Separate Peace UNIT BUNDLE
The Hobbit - "Find Four" Simile and Metaphor Fun Board Game!
My basic "Find Four" board game is designed to help students learn the difference between a simile or metaphor. This version uses actual simile and metaphor quotes from The Hobbit and the page numbers where the figurative language is located. In addition to the 20 examples of simile and metaphor (ten each), there are ten examples that contain neither. Students have to be on their wooly little Hobbit toes in order to find four examples in a row!
The game includes:
* Full-sized 8"x11" Game
Julius Caesar Anticipatory Set / Preview / Theme Preparation / Focus Questions
To get your unit on Julius Caesar started, use this worksheet to introduce the larger concepts and themes to students. Questions about fate and free will, power and sensibility, and friendship and betrayal will jumpstart your discussion and get students excited to read the play. The first part of this assignment are short answer questions and the second half is a continuum of opinion-based statements that students plot. Critical thinking and great discussions happens when you make this the st
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Literature Circle Jobs: Comprehensive Analysis Prompts for Any Novel or Play
Description: Elevate your literature circle discussions with our comprehensive Literature Circle Jobs resource! Designed for any novel or play, this resource includes seven engaging roles that encourage students to delve deeper into the text, analyze literary elements, and foster meaningful discussions.Key Features:1. Literary Analyst2. Psychologist3. Dilemma Discusser4. Structure Investigator5. Illustrator6. Discussion Leader7. Literary CriticAll seven jobs require students to deeply engage wit
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7th - 12th
Main Idea and Supporting Details Cubes
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Students read and analyze using their thinking strategies to understand the main idea/theme and evidence/supporting details from the text. Students write the main idea/theme on one side of the cube, and the evidence/supporting details on the other sides. This makes students have to think really hard through a text and determine what is important from what is not. Students can then use their cubes as a graphic organizer to create a summary of the text. This really seems
Grades:
1st - 12th
Summary Vs. Critique Sort Activity (TEK 9A) #1
This is a great center activity for students to work on either individually or in a group to practice identifying summaries and critiques. Kids love manipulative activities, even in secondary school. :)
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6th - 12th
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They Both Die at the End
I have divided up the novel into four equal parts and have provided a quick "who, what, when, where" matching quiz assessment for readers. I like to do this when students are completing a self-directed novel study for me to ensure they are reading the piece and to see their basic understanding. This novel I will be using with my grade nine students, but can easily see it fit in with some grade ten and eleven readers as well. I believe some of the lower readers may miss the subtle connections wit
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8th - 11th
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65 Book Report Ideas
Included is a list of 65 different book report ideas I have compiled from several different sources. The choices include ideas which should draw the interest of different types of learners. I require my students to turn in one book report per month by the last day of the month. They must choose one of these ideas and can not repeat an idea over the course of the year. I also posted this list to my website for parents to access.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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