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Higher education close reading centers
BANK ROBBERY MYSTERY - WHODUNNIT - IN-PERSON AND DISTANCE LEARNING
ABOUT THE GAMEThis is a simplistic and controlled whodunnit mystery. Union Bank was robbed and now students need to look at evidence and interviews and decide who is guilty.Almost every single thing in this file is editable. Sp you can adjust the language/cultural references as necessary. The lesson also works great as a debate class, as at each step you can have students discuss who they think is guilty and why. However, this is also great for any other language skill you might like to practice
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Walls The Glass Castle Memoir Nonfiction Unit High School English Common Core
Now Updated with clearer, more organized materials folders and suggested chapter pacing (mix of independent and guided reading) , this huge bundle includes weeks and weeks of lessons to engage and challenge high school readers and writers of all levels and abilities. 46-slide PowerPoint includes student-friendly directives and graphics (editable) Common Core-aligned Step-by-Step Unit Plan with: detailed daily lessons, do nows, homework, discussion & writing prompts, entrance and exit slips,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls Memoir Reading & Writing ELA Mega Pack
Left & Right Annotations
Done with gotcha quizzes, question lists, and novel packets?Ready for a more authentic reading experience for your classes but still want to be able to assess students' comprehension and analysis skills?The solution: Left & Right Annotations.Easy to memorize and instantly applicable, this slide deck includes student testimonies, Left & Right Annotations samples, and a slide to present as students become accustomed to this simple, any-subject annotation method.Use it with or without TQE!N
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fake News Media Bias Close Reading Comprehension Passage with Tasks & Questions
Read, respond and think critically about fake news and learn more about media bias and how it shapes our thoughts and perceptions. An important addition to any media literacy unit or ELL curriculum, this reading comprehension passage uses scaffolded reading and response questions to explore what is ‘real’ and what is ‘fake’ when it comes to the news and media we consume. Students in your English language classes will love how this reading package combines the worlds of media bias with English re
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Author's Style Writing Activities (Upper Levels)
All writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 18 page presentation for upper level learners will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time!
Includes:
Checklist for Authors Handout
Definitions for Author's Style .
Examples of Famous Novels and Poems to Analyze
Quotes
Extra Style Analysis Activities
Author's Style Workshopping Handout
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Figurative Language CENTERS: 8 Stations & 120 Quotations | Worksheets & Quizzes!
This FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE STATIONS activity is a fun and effective method for giving students practice at analyzing the most important types of figurative language. Students will develop the skills not only to identify types of figurative language but also to explain how figurative language contributes to the meaning of a literary text! Students will learn about figurative language while gaining exposure to the most profound and thought-provoking quotations from the world's greatest writers! They
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Digital Literacy Non-Fiction Close Reading Passages with Text-Dependence Tasks
Don’t leave your ESL and ELL students behind when it comes to digital literacy. This bundle of resources will help you build stronger digital literacy skills in your ELL and ESL high school students so they can navigate the digital landscape with ease. Use this bundle to build digital citizens that know how to separate fact from fiction, understand empathy while socializing online, and use technology responsibly. You’ll love how this bundle gets your students thinking about their online world di
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pres. Ronald Reagan's Challenger Speech AND Eulogy Rhetorical Analyses
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for TWO speeches by President Ronald W. Reagan following the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle in 1986:Speech on the Challenger Explosion and Eulogy of the Challenger 7.: 'True Heroes' The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speeches without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce them for students so that they can annotate them. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dear Basketball by Kobe Bryant (Comprehension Questions)
In 2015, Bryant announced his retirement through “Player’s Tribune” in a poem titled “Dear Basketball.” In the poem, Bryant shares his love for the sport with the world. Bryant later earned an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for “Dear Basketball” in 2018.Students will have fun reading Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" letter and answering these comprehension questions. There are many skills included with this activity! This could be used as a station assignment, classwork, homework, sc
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamlet: the Original Play Alongside a Modern English Translation
Our Shakescleare translations will help you and your students understand every line of Hamlet, while also saving you time and serving as a foundation for all sorts of lessons.
Every Shakescleare translation includes the following features:
Shakespeare's original textThe complete original text so you and your students don't need to buy a book version.
A complete line-by-line translationA modern English translation of every line alongside the original, so you and your students can instantly und
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Math in the News Bundle #2: 10 Articles with Questions--Sub Plans
This resource includes 10 news articles, questions for students to answer and an author's purpose template. The author's purpose template provides students a template to fill out as they find the purpose for the article as they read. This is a great resource for warm-ups, substitute plans, math centers or reading minutes. This resource is a great opportunity for students to practice comprehension skills and reading informational text. This resource provides a connection between reading, math
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Inference & Analysis: Point of View Bias on "Developing" Countries
Analyze Biased views of "developing" countries!
Practice inference, analysis and paraphrase from an informational expository article and fictional literature close readings to analyze the biased, unquestioned beliefs about "developing" vs. "developed" nations.
The non-fiction and fictional texts help students master CCSS-aligned skills in Reading and Writing while helping them become open-minded and socially critical when examining biased points of view and unquestioned stereotypes of "develo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Jigsaw Activity Graphic Organizers for ANY TEXT!
These Jigsaw Activity Graphic Organizers can be used with any text or collection and includes 2 sheets. Please don't forget to leave feedback for this product and visit my store for more educational needs here!Why use jigsaw?It helps build comprehension.It encourages cooperative learning among students.It helps improve listening, communication, and problem-solving skills. How to use jigsawIntroduce the strategy and the topic to be studied.Assign each student to a "home group" of 3-5 students wh
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Science Literacy Reading Article - Water and Life: Our Search in Space
Science Literacy Reading Article - Water and Life: Our Search in Space is an engaging and well-illustrated, high school science reading article that explores the possibility of life in space. Using specific information discovered by NASA, this article helps promote students’ science literacy. as well. It shows why water is an essential ingredient for life to develop, and then explores some bodies in our solar system where scientists think life could possibly arise. This article contains p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mindfulness in Winter, Spring, Summer + Fall: Mental Health Outdoor Activity!
Mental health and emotional coping skills grow out of healthy mind practices. This activity has 4 versions included. They are simple, yet impactful mindfulness activities for each season will help students practice the skill of mindfulness. Download today and use as a hardcopy or use this digital version (link provided) and upload into your Google Classroom.Ready to enjoy for all grades, subject areas - regardless of the time of year. Get outside and practice some mindful today!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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32 Author's Craft Moves & Practice Activity
You need to teach students about Author's Craft and get them to start spotting Craft Moves in what they read?I've been there - and, I hope this helps.Included in this bundle is a Handout with 32 Author's Craft Moves for students to be on the lookout for as they read:AlliterationAllusionsAdvice from an Elder or Expert (Words of the Wiser)Surprise Events or Endings (Plot Twist)Characters with FlawsCliff-hangers Comparisons (Metaphors/Similes) DescriptionDialogue (with or without dialogue tags)F
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Buffalo Bills 7 Reading Levels! 5 Informational Texts Write Opinion ELA Paired
Introducing our engaging and informative Buffalo Bills Text Set, meticulously crafted for 2nd-8th-grade readers! This comprehensive resource, available on TeachersPayTeachers.com, takes students on an immersive journey into the world of the Buffalo Bills, exploring key aspects such as team overview, stadium, coaches, fans, and community involvement.Key Features:Overview: Dive into the rich history and current status of the Buffalo Bills. From their founding to notable achievements, this text pro
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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LITERARY TERMS - 100+ terms and devices with definitions and examples - PPT
A comprehensive list of literary terms and devices. Includes definitions and multiple examples: written examples, video links, web page links, visual images and explanations. Preview: - figurative language: metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, synecdoche, etc. - the 3 types of irony - pathetic fallacy, mood vs. atmosphere- what is a writer's tone, attitude and style - Aristotle's ideas on Rhetoric and the Tragic Hero- the classical genres: tragedy, comedy and romance- the differences be
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ocean Animals Preschool & Kindergarten | Coloring Pages
The "Colorful Creations" resource offers teachers a versatile tool to inspire creativity and foster language development in their students through engaging coloring and writing activities centered around sea animals. Here's how this resource supports teachers in teaching their students:Colorful Exploration: Encourage creativity as children use crayons, colored pencils, or markers to bring a diverse array of sea animals to life. Each page serves as a blank canvas for exploration of vibrant color
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PreK - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Memorial Day Informational Nonfiction Close Read Multi Level Write ELA May June
Engage your students with these informative and thoughtfully crafted Memorial Day reading passages, designed to meet the needs of various reading levels in your classroom. This resource provides eight differentiated levels of a passage that explores the history and significance of Memorial Day, ranging from 8th to 1st grade reading levels. There is a corresponding text dependent question to enhance comprehension and encourage critical thinking, regardless of the level read.What's Included:Eight
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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60 WRITING WARM UPS/ BELL RINGERS -for English & literacy.
60 WRITING STARTERS/WARM UPS- for English & literacy.
60 fun writing starters (could also be used for whole lesson ideas) all with a visual stimulus photo or picture. One starter per slide. Automatic date/day comes up at the top of slides. Great for English and literacy intervention.
Types of writing: persuasive, argumentative, backstory's for monsters, provoking sympathy, descriptive, creative, story beginning, instructions, letters, up leveling, speeches, short stories, rants, opinion,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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March Madness History Text Short Response Basketball ELA Close Read Write Level
Engage your students with this comprehensive March Madness reading passage set, designed for students from 8th to 1st grade! Each reading level includes lines on the side for students to jot down gist notes, promoting close reading skills.This resource also includes a short response question, encouraging students to practice citing text evidence to support their claims.As a bonus, this set includes a free set of coloring pages related to March Madness, perfect for early finishers or as a fun act
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Goosebumps SlappyWorld Book|Audio books|5 storybooks|Listening|Enhance listening
Scary English audio story book, suitable for ages 8 to 12, of course, it is also suitable for other people who are learning the language. This book contains 150 sounds, which is a very interesting story, and if you are practicing the language, it is very useful to strengthen your listeningMy Friend Slappy:Barton Suggs uses Slappy to get back at his bullying classmates, but Slappy's evil plans quickly go too far.Slappy in Dreamland:Richard's life becomes a nightmare when Slappy begins to invade h
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Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic | Test Prep IGCSE
Includes one test question (from a previous exam paper) with TWO student answers based on the task! Students’ permission has been obtained! Exam season is currently only a few days away, so with the stress of having to provide top-quality content for your pupils/children, purchase this resource and have access to a couple of sample answers, of the IGCSE English Language course. The writings within have been typed up, and so the work provided is clear, comprehendible and ready for you to downlo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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