Literature Common Core RL.8.4 cultural activities

Created for Learning - ELA Novel Studies

Also included in: THE OUTSIDERS Novel Study Unit Plan Activities PRINT & DIGITAL Prereading, Quiz

THE MAZE RUNNER Slang 25 Phrases - Syringe Art (by James Dashner)

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Learners will love this Syringe art design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the slang language in the novel. This two-page analyzer will help students keep track of the meanings of the 25 slang phrases.TEXT: THE MAZE RUNNER by James DashnerLEVEL: 7th - 9thCOMMON CORE: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4→ Based off the 2010 Delacorte Press Edition [ISBN: 978-0385737951].→ Suggested Answer Key Included!Enjoy! And keep running!·············································

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Also included in: THE MAZE RUNNER Novel Study Unit Plan Activities - Pre-reading, Characters, Test

CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Literature

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Christmas Carols: An Historical, Analytical, and Character Carol Activity

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Bespoke ELA

This activity takes students on a journey through the history, literature, and music of Christmas carols, culminating in a deeper understanding and appreciation for these beloved holiday traditions. In this activity, students will understand the purpose and history of Christmas carols and then write a Christmas carol from the perspective of a literary character. After exploring the overall history of these songs, students will select a Christmas carol to explore in depth. I have included a compr

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Drama, Instrumental Music, Literature

, RL.8.5

, RL.8.10

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A Christmas Carol: A Play Told in Six Scenes

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Learning through Theater

This wonderful story written by Charles Dickens is a must for students and teachers looking for a fun and simple dramatic reading or a staged production to share with the school or family and friends. Adapted for the stage by Carol J. Macy. Dickens has an important message about kindness and caring verses striving for material wealth. Each scene asks for only minimal props and costume pieces. Victorian Christmas music can be uploaded online or purchased on a CD. Students will LOVE acting ou

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

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Hyperdoc: Byronic Hero in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)

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provides notes about The Byronic Heroprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Hyperdoc: Romanticism in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)

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provides notes about Romanticismprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Black History Month, Literature, Writing-Expository

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

A Comparative Study of Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X

Created by

Jazmyn Ford

A complete unit of instruction - include ALL answer documents - comparing and contrasting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Malcom X's early lives & speeches.This unit of study, which can be taught as a complete unit, or separated into 13 distinct activities gives students an opportunity to take a deeper look into each man and one of his influential speeches. It is created with ease in mind for the instructor, whether an experienced certified teacher or a home-educator new on the job. Everything

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

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A Long Walk to Water Novel Study Cards for Classroom & Distance Learning

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SK Designs

This product includes 134 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The Long Walk to Water, written by Linda Sue Park. This book is an inspiring fictional story that is both enjoyable and engaging and based on a true story. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Tradition, Aggression, Compassion,

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Study Guides, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.9

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Rap Figurative Language Handout

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Wright's World

Figurative Language handout based off popular rapper Kendrick Lamar and his critically acclaimed project To Pimp a Butterfly.

Subjects:

Grammar, Literature

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Literature, Reading, St. Patrick's Day

CCSS:

RL.8.4

, L.8.5

, L.8.5a

, CCRA.L.5

St. Patrick's Day Historical Poem with 10 Literary Analysis Questions - FREE

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Loving Language Arts

It's your lucky day in ELA to get this Freebie - a rich Irish literary poem written in 1870 by an Irish immigrant who was passionate about Ireland's history, struggles, and traditions; in easy-print 2-page (front-to-back) version or online interactive slides version for easy distance learning. Includes 10 reading analysis questions. Includes background information about the author and poem, St. Patrick's Day, and Irish history. To get this for free is an amazing deal!!!Aligned to so many reading

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

, RL.7.1

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Hyperdoc: Gothicism in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction (EDITABLE)

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provides notes about the gothic genre of romanticismprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the gothic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Hyperdoc/Worksheet: Rhetorical Reading CCSS.ELA.R.6 (EDITABLE)

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Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Hyperdoc/Worksheet: Rhetorical Reading (EDITABLE)77 Slides, can use with any textWorksheet or Hyperdoc optionAdapted from "Critical Reading and Rhetorical Analysis" in Argument Today by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine[CCSS.ELA.R.6]

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Unit: Manifestoes for Mythology, Folklore/Creative Writing (EDITABLE)

Hyperdoc/Worksheet: Rhetorical Reading Creature's Plea Frankenstein (EDITABLE)

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Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Hyperdoc/Worksheet: Rhetorical Reading Creature's Plea Frankenstein (EDITABLE)77 Slides, can use with any textKey provided for Creature's PleaWorksheet or Hyperdoc option3 FilesAdapted from "Critical Reading and Rhetorical Analysis" in Argument Today by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine[CCSS.ELA.R.6]

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Hyperdoc: British History in Frankenstein Letters 1-4, An Introduction -EDITABLE

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provides notes about British Romanticism Historyprovides a chart for students to fill out with examples of the romantic notes in the letters 1-4 to introduce Frankensteinprovides both a group and individual optionkey included

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Frankenstein- 22 Activities (EDITABLE)

Directions: "Sonnet 30" Study Guide (EDITABLE)

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Arts & Music, English Language Arts, Literature

Directions: Read and label "Sonnet 30" using Sonnet form rulesAnswer questions about "Sonnet 30"

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Literature

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Also included in: BUNDLE: All Things Sonnets- 7 Activities (EDITABLE)

Student Led Discussion Preparation- The Outsiders

Created by

Haley Burns

This graphic organizer allows students to prep for a student-led fishbowl/ Socratic seminar discussion for S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders. Offering four guiding question options, students choose two to develop fully and support with textual evidence.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

, W.8.2b

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Let the Circle Be Unbroken Chapters 3-4 Text Dependent Questions with Extension

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This document is a close reading guide for Let the Circle Be Unbroken that includes text dependent questions with an extension activity that targets comprehension, evaluation of reading and application of new learning.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

Let the Circle Be Unbroken Chapters 5-6 Text Dependent Questions with Extension

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This document is a close reading guide for Let the Circle Be Unbroken that includes text dependent questions with an extension activity that targets comprehension, evaluation of reading and application of new learning.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Worksheet: Vocabulary Usage Web (EDITABLE)

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A graphic organizer activity for any vocabulary word

Subjects:

Handouts, Printables, Cultural Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.11-12.4

, L.7.3

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Also included in: Vocabulary Usage Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10

Worksheet: Writing With Vocabulary

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A writing activity using 10 vocabulary words from the short stories "No Witchcraft for Sale" and "In the Shadow of War"

Subjects:

Handouts, Printables, Cultural Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.11-12.4

, RI.7.4

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Also included in: Vocabulary Usage Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10

Let the Circle Be Unbroken Chapters 11-12 Text Dependent Questions

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This document is a close reading guide for Let the Circle Be Unbroken that includes text dependent questions that targets comprehension, evaluation of reading and application of new learning.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Let the Circle Be Unbroken Chapters 9-10 Text Dependent Questions

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This document is a close reading guide for Let the Circle Be Unbroken that includes text dependent questions that targets comprehension, evaluation of reading and application of new learning.

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS: