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Adult education close reading literature circles
Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!
Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter.
You will get:
8 Critical lenses with explanations for each lens
*Religious Connection Lens
*Psychoanalytical Lens
*Feminist or Gender Lens
*Historian Lens
*Archetype or Narratology Lens
*Marxist Lens
*Reader Response Lens
*New Criticism Lens
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
Grades:
2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Weekly Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Reading Circles: LITERATURE / FICTION Group Reading Mini Unit & Assignment
Reading/Literature Circles are group activities/assignments that put your students in charge. Stop telling your students what's happening in the books your read, and have them start telling each other! This works for a whole class book, or for each group to be able to select their own - Great for differentiation!Your class is split into groups (between 4-6 members works best), and are then given a piece of literature (a novel or short story) to discuss. The text is then split into sections (by c
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter Analysis Questions-Entire Book (5 sets)
This questions set is filled with comprehension and analysis type questions that ensure student understanding of important concepts in the novel. A focus on literary elements such as tone and mood and symbolism is included in the questions set, as well as allusions and a character analysis of some of the minor characters that may be overlooked in a first reading. There is an emphasis on using textual evidence for infer meaning and support answers.This is a bundle of all FIVE (Part Two is divided
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Reading Quizzes for ALL CHAPTERS of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN (Google Docs)
This is a complete set of reading quizzes for all 24 chapters of Frankenstein.Teachers all know that few kids read assigned material unless they’re given reading quizzes. I want them to read, so I regularly use reading quizzes to make sure the reading happens. I always try to make my reading quizzes "Sparknotes-proof," so just reading summaries wouldn't be enough to pass these quizzes.These quizzes are divided into three reading sections: Letters - Ch. 8, Ch. 9-16, and Ch. 17-24.There are 8-10
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Novel Study to be used with All the Light We Cannot See
This beautifully written tale of goodness and light is one you will want to share with students, kids, friends, family, and book club members. This short little unit contains a vocabulary review, in-depth study guides, and broad discussion questions. As always, all answer keys are provided.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Night Diary Novel Study Digital Learning
In both PDF and digital format, this complete novel study for The Night Diary explores what happens in 1947 India / Pakistan, thru the eyes of a 12 year old girl. Written in journal form Nisha shares her experiences as her life changes and her experiences as a refugee. This book is extremely engaging for students and is a great way to engage with difficult themes and topics. This is a great unit to share with your students if you are working in distance learning! You can download the entire nove
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy
Socratic Seminar, high school reading comprehension, task cards, philosophy Socratic Seminars provide an engaging way for students to learn about any topic and build critical thinking skills. It’s a low-prep way for teachers to teach without sacrificing rigor. Furthermore, because it can foster open dialogues among classmates, it builds better classroom camaraderie.What buyers are saying:This was perfect! I had been looking for a way to get my students to think more and engage each other instead
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Station Eleven Novel Study Lesson Plan, Quiz, Activity and Exam Bundle
This is a Station Eleven bundle pack, including everything needed for a novel study. Each item requires students to thoroughly read the novel. Students will not be able to coast by just reading online summaries. Educators can use the contents of this bundle for learners of different abilities by assigning as work outside of class or activities to be done in class. This can be used for distance and online learning as well. Educators in need of sub plans or short term leave plans will find all the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reading Quizzes for ALL chapters of THE SCARLET LETTER (Google Docs)
NEW RESOURCE:This is a complete set of reading quizzes for the entire novel The Scarlet Letter.There are a total of 60 questions. None of the questions repeat. All questions are multiple choice (see preview). In each set of ten questions, three test difficult vocabulary from the novel, which I use as extra credit.The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 1-8: two different reading quizzes of 10 questions each (20 questions total).The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 9-16: two different reading quizzes of 10 questions each (2
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Socratic Seminar Literary Jumbo Bundle
The Socratic Seminar is a best practice strategy that includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening components. Elevate your ELA class with a library of ready-to-go Socratic Seminars with the Socratic Seminar Jumbo Bundle. This 325-page product has (19) ready-to-go Socratic Seminar packets that incorporate everything you need, including full texts, specific text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols guide, note-taking/talking
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Annotate Text Bookmarks
Problem: Annotating text is a key part of Common Core and a skill that needs to be developed with students. They don't always remember all the annotating "tools" in their "toolbox." I needed a helpful reminder that is close at hand for kids to refer to while reading the text.Solution: Bookmarks are a fast and easy way to keep annotation tips right where they are needed--near the text! These reinforce and remind students of skills they are learning. Results: My students love them. They want sev
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tears of a Tiger Chapter Questions
The chapter analysis provides a framework for students to complete a deep literary analysis for every chapter grouping of Tears of a Tiger. The assignments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and designed not only to have students practice literary skills but also demonstrate their comprehension of the text. If you need an assessment pack aligned to this product, check out Tears of a Tiger: Quizzes, Test, Essays, Answer Keys!Digital Compatibility: This resource is also technology frie
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
Tuskegee Airmen Reading Comprehension & Fluency Unit - Black History
High Interest Low Level - Ready Reader Informational Text: Tuskegee Airmen - Grades 5-12. Differentiated. Two readers are included - one At Level and one Below Level.Reading Levels 2-4 - Perfect for BLACK HISTORY MONTH - or anytime.Each reader has multiple reading passages and over 25 pages of activities that include close reading, fluency, comprehension, word work , informational text skills, writing and more. This resource is standards-based, engaging and may be used for classroom, take-home
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Classroom Discussion Guide)
A PowerPoint presentation of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. This presentation consists of key points that you can use in class discussions and class reports. The details focus on several topics such as a brief background about the author, why the novel was written, and the story's elements. This presentation will guide you in delivering coherent ideas while having fun.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
TikTok Famous: Informational Text Unit Standards-Based - DIFFERENTIATED
HIGH INTEREST LOW LEVEL READER - Grades 4-12 - READING LEVEL 3-4 Informational Text - TikTok FamousThis resources contains SEVEN reading passages and over 20 pages of activities that include close reading, fluency, comprehension, word work, conventions, informational text skills, writing and more. This resource is standards-based, engaging and may be used for classroom, take-home packets, online, or a hybrid of any and all combinations. It is perfect for whole class, early finishers, centers an
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 16 Ready to Go Lessons for Subs - Huge Bundle
Flowers for Algernon Unit Pack
This is a mini unit on the short story "Flowers for Algernon". Please note that this is not for the complete novel. This is a great unit to use when introducing the genre, science fiction. Included in this unit is:
• Progress report summaries
• Anticipation guide
• 15 days of daily warm-ups
• Picture vocabulary power point
• Video and reflection questions
• Activity for the movie “Charly”
• Vocabulary quiz
• Study guide
• Unit test (including a modified version)
• Rorschack (ink blot) test acti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Independent Novel Read Project Bundle - Literature
In this unit, each student will choose a novel to read on their own. Students will complete a series of discussion questions, journal entries, and a slideshow/presentation involving their independent reading novel. Each student in class will choose a different novel. Requirements:Choose a novelComplete 10 discussion questionsFive are due for every week of the unit and will be graded2 minor grades totalComplete 4 journal entriesTwo are due every week of the unit and will be graded4 minor grades t
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Bell Ringers for A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
These Bell Ringers are designed to get students thinking about the issues presented in Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns. There are over 15 questions, to be used on 15 different days to begin conversations with students. Each question has the chapter number included to prevent spoilers! You may wish to have students respond in a notebook or on a discussion board. Each one is designed to take about ten minutes to respond to. In addition, there are suggestions for notes for each part of t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Edgar Allan Poe Socratic Seminar Bundle
Teaching Edgar Allan Poe's poems and short stories? Elevate your class with the Edgar Allan Poe Socratic Seminar Bundle on his most famous writings:"The Tell-Tale Heart" Socratic Seminar"Annabel Lee" Socratic Seminar"The Raven" Socratic Seminar"The Fall of the House of Usher" Socratic Seminar This 65-page ready-to-go bundle incorporates everything you need, including the complete texts, text-dependent seminar questions, student guidelines, Socratic Seminar Tips and Tricks, annotation symbols gu
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Hate U Give: Literary Analysis Lesson Plan
Introducing the Literary Analysis Series: Empowering In-Depth Text Exploration!Are you an English Language Arts teacher in search of a comprehensive and engaging tool to enhance your students' literary analysis skills? Look no further! The Literary Analysis - Novel series is a meticulously crafted collection of educational materials that will guide your students through rigorous examinations of texts from diverse writers around the world.What's Included:Section 1 - The Facts: Who, What, When, Wh
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reading Quizzes for ALL SCENES of A Streetcar Named Desire
NEW RESOURCE:This is a complete set of reading quizzes for all 11 scenes of A Streetcar Named Desire. There are a total of 80 questions.The quizzes are divided into three four roughly equal reading sections: Scenes 1 & 2 (two quiz versions with 10 questions each) 20 questionsScenes 3-5 (two quiz versions with 10 questions each) 20 questionsScenes 6-8 (two quiz versions with 10 questions each) 20 questionsScenes 9-11 (two quiz versions with 10 questions each) 20 questionsA key to all the quiz
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literary Elements Analysis & Guided Reading Response Journal
This worksheet is designed to be used with lessons covering diction, syntax, imagery, and tone. The first page contains definitions of the terms, guiding questions, and sentence frames. Also, on the first page, the student is asked to find an example of each literary element and multiple examples of sensory images. The second page is like a reader response journal, in that it asks the students to identify, quote, and respond to specific literary elements (simile, metaphor, tone, and imagery). Th
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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