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High school literature dbq pdfs
The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
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6th - 12th
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Rhetorical and Argumentative Analysis of the Funeral Scene in Julius Caesar
The annotated version of Act III, Scene II of Julius Caesar is aligned with the Common Core emphases on how and why author's use specific rhetorical devices and argumentative appeals to enhance the meaning of the text and develop the characters and themes. The marginal notes for these critical monologues by Mark Antony and Brutus over Caesar's body, are detailed explanations of the appeals and literary and rhetorical devices that highlight this essential dramatic literature selection. The anno
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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I.B. Literature and I.B. Language & Literature Paper 1 Practice
In this download, you will find a poem by Carol Ann Duffy, accompanying directions, and a Paper 1 guiding question. Additionally, I have included a PowerPoint which provides both general feedback in terms of the I.B. mark bands AND specific feedback per each criterion of the Paper 1 rubric. I have also included the Paper 1 assessment mark bands from the May 2023 Examination Session at the end of the PowerPoint for general reference. I hope you find it helpful!
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning
The Odyssey:Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity
Add this to your Odyssey Unit. This is a very engaging and timely activity that deals with a piece of classic literature that is essential to the goals of the Common Core. Students race to collect textual evidence in disguise as character tweets. After the data collection on several topics, students jigsaw and examine one of the topic sheets. The discussion of this material will become material for a constructed response. I love to make learning a game and this is the ultimate example of that. I
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6th - 10th
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ROMEO & JULIET | ACT ONE | ASSESSMENT
Ignite a passion for Shakespearean drama and assess student comprehension with our Romeo & Juliet Act One Assessment! Tailored to meet learning targets and standards, this comprehensive resource ensures that students engage deeply with the text while demonstrating mastery of key concepts.Key components of this assessment include:Aligned to Learning Targets & Standards: Our assessment is meticulously aligned with learning targets and ELA standards, providing educators with a reliable meas
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9th - 11th, Higher Education
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BUNDLE! Lord of the Flies Book Study with Figurative Language
This is a COMPLETE BUNDLE with everything you need to cover a plethora of the CCSS - all while reading one novel! In this bundle you will get...* 12 chapter-by-chapter guided notes for students to fill in as they read (with a focus on literary devices for each chapter); this is not simply fill-in-the-blank notes. Students provide textual evidence for each focus from the 12 chapters to ensure reading comprehension and higher-level thinking! * Foldables with instructions for students to create an
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9th
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Demon Copperhead: Essay Writing + Group Discussion Prompts
Please read the entire description before purchasing. This is a 11-page pdf but only the first three pages are my original questions. You are purchasing my resource which is 16 big-picture questions about many of the ideals and themes of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead. The remaining 8 pages of this download are copies of three articles written about the book and its impact. Nine of my 16 questions quote these pieces from The New York Times, Washington Post, and The Harvard Crimson. I incl
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
William and Mary Graphic Organizer Round-Up
Student friendly graphic organizers for use with The College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education Literary Reflections and Perspectives units. These organizers can be used with any fiction and nonfiction material and provide a framework for developing constructed responses, preparing for Socratic Seminar and DBQ analysis.
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4th - 12th
1920s Culture Station Activity D.B.Q. Harlem Renaissance, Flappers, Scopes Trial
In this 1920's DBQ students will be able to: Evaluate the idea that the Roaring Twenties represent a time of great conflict in American society between forces promoting change and forces resisting change. (Students must include and cite 3 sources from the D.B.Q. activity)Included:- All needed documents (modified)- Graphic Organizers- EssayDocuments:1: Source: Roaring 20’s - Digital History 2: Life Magazine February 18th 19263: Frederick Lewis Allen, Only Yesterday: Harper & Row, 19314: AFT
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9th - 12th
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian -Book/Unit Exam
This end-of-book/end-of-unit exam is on the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. This test was created at the end of a thematic unit titled "Finding My Place" The exam has four subsections. There is a multiple choice, matching, quote analysis, and short answer section. This test requires deep knowledge of the text and understanding of the themes therein. Students will have to craft responses for half of the test. The test document includes sample answers for al
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7th - 10th
Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables
*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! <3*** These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs. *Available in two colors brights and primary colors Socratic SeminarPhilosophical ChairsClassroom Discussion Literature Circles Promotin
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2nd - 12th
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Excellent Witchcraft DBQ
An outstanding Witchcraft DBQ with 17 sources based upon the DBQ prompt: The "Using the following documents, identify and analyze at least three major reasons for the persecution of individuals as witches in Europe from the late fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries."
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: S3 WITCHCRAZE MEGA BUNDLE
The Outsiders Novel Study Discussion Questions
A perfect companion to your Outsiders Reading Packets and Reading Strategies Worksheets, this set of class discussion questions will keep your students talking about the book-even after class!Included is a set of discussion questions for each chapter of the novel. The questions touch on main ideas, themes, plot, characters, and more! The class discussions can take as much time as you wish. You can employ a variety of discussion methods with this resource such as: basic whole class discussions,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: The Outsiders Everything Bundle
Cold War: Ray Bradbury, There Will Come Soft Rains, DBQ Worksheets + Response
This historical contextual analysis of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” is a supplemental lesson for a unit on the Cold War and/or understanding the devastation of the nuclear bombs dropped by the U.S. on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After reading the story, students will work in groups to answer discussion questions that thoughtfully and critically explore: the context of the story; the influence of various literary genres including science fiction and naturalism; and the pur
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Stories and History Contextual Analysis BUNDLE
Close Reading Using an Excerpt of Walden by Henry David Thoreau
In this Close Reading we used an Excerpt from Walden by Henry David Thoreau. The excerpt is followed by ten multiple choice questions which challenges the students understanding of the text. This lesson was created for Advanced and Honors 10th and 11th grade students.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Women In American Literature
A complete, interdisciplinary literature unit examining the writings of two women, Emily Dickinson and Sojourner Truth, living in America at the same time, with extremely different lives yet parallel experiences.This unit, which can be used on its own, is also perfect for use as a complement to American Literature units that may lack substantial texts from women and African-American writers. The focus texts, originally written and spoken in the late 1800's are still relevant today as they discus
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9th - 12th
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A Comparative Study of Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X
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
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9th - 12th
The Outsiders Novel Introduction pdf
Part of a larger bundle, this power point presentation provides the basics for your students as they get ready to read The Outsiders. You will provide a synopsis of the novel, foster class discussions about themes throughout the story and, if you choose to purchase them, engage them in other activities to prepare them for reading. It's a great way to kick off your Outsiders Unit!
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6th - 10th
Also included in: The Outsiders Novel Introduction Bundle
Dante's The Divine Comedy Reading Quizzes
This handout includes 4 short answer reading quizzes (one for each canto reading section) per text (Inferno, Purgatorio, & Paradiso) for a total of 12 quizzes.Read more about this resource in my blog post: https://brimaworks.wordpress.com/2021/01/21/divinely-delightful-my-first-tpt-sell/
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Dante's The Divine Comedy Unit Bundle
Ancient Epics: The Iliad and Epic of Gilgamesh–Primary Source Activity
This activity allows students to read, compare and contrast two excerpts from ancient texts: The Iliad and the Epic of Gilgamesh. Includes 4 question prompts.
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8th - 10th
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Discussion, Essay, and Critical Thinking Questions for To Kill a Mockingbird
I often look online for true discussion questions for a novel. Most often, what I find are simple plot-recollection questions and low-level questions that don't require much thinking on the students' part.So, I decided that it was time to help my fellow educators out and compile a list of truly upper-level questions that can be used on tests or quizzes, during all types of class discussions, as warm-ups or exit tickets, or as essay or writing-response questions.The novel, To Kill a Mockingbird,
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8th - 12th
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The Wild Robot Book Study, Upper Elementary Book Study, Enrichment Activity
This book study packet is perfect for when you are reading The Wild Robot with your class. It has an emphasis on character traits and how Roz and Brightbill change throughout the story. I use this is my enrichment reading group time. We read the story as a class and fill out the packet together. I have them write on their own and then share their writing with this class. My students are always so engaged in this activity. Page 1: Cover Page Page 2: Prediction about what The Wild Robot is about P
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3rd - 9th
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