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High school literature projects for Easel Activities
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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The Outsiders Novel Study Activity: "JOHNNY ON TRIAL" (Student Mock Trial)
THE OUTSIDERS NOVEL STUDY UNIT ACTIVITY: JOHNNY ON TRIALStudent Mock Trial:Did Johnny act in Self-Defense? This is one of the most fun activities for student engagement! With this activity, they are challenged to go deep into the novel and interact with characterization and plot development. This activity also challenges them to engage their writing, group collaboration, and public speaking skills.The activity is a Mock Trial for Johnny Cade and his role in the murder of Bob Sheldon. It is the s
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6th - 9th
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No Prep - Distance Learning - SHAKESPEARE - An Introduction
Get to know Shakespeare before you study his works!This is a very simple INTRODUCTION to the world of Shakespeare and his plays. It is best used in cases where students have not yet studied any Shakespearean works, but are preparing to do so. Students research, collect information on, and learn about the following: - Shakespeare's life and times.- The Globe Theatre- The Tragedies, Comedies and Histories- Antagonist and Protagonist- Plot DevelopmentA memo is also included. I have read through the
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6th - 9th
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Feed by M.T. Anderson Novel Workbook
This product will assist teachers and students in understanding analyzing, the novel, Feed. If you have never checked this book out - do it now! It's a hilarious, yet mind-boggling and tragic exploration into the future where all people have a "feed" in their brain which helps them communicate and acts as their internet. This unit was designed for a 10th grade classroom; however, any grade 9-12 could read this book.This product includes:- Title page- Multi-Genre Project with Rubric- Notes and ac
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THEME Project "What is Your Theme Song?"-Exploring Literary Terms through Songs!
Theme Exploration Project - Literary Terms made FUN! Get to know your students!Theme isn't just found in literary works...this group and individual project is a great way to get students thinking about literary THEMES from exploring theme songs of T.V. shows!Students will work in groups to evaluate T.V. show theme songs, then choose a theme song for themselves and write a few paragraphs explaining why they chose their theme song. (Tips for following the R.A.C.E. answer method, as well as an an
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5th - 9th
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Long Way Down Teaching Unit with Reading Analysis Activities and Projects
This Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds teaching unit includes an author bio and activities, reading and discussion guide, and group project and presentation activity. Your high school ELA students explore the cycle of gun violence and the theme of revenge while experiencing the beauty and effect of skillfully-crafted poetry. Includes detailed answer key. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity This comprehensive 50-page resource includes everything you need to provide students with an engag
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9th - 12th
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Modernize A Shakespeare Scene Movie Project - Works with ANY Shakespeare Play
Sometimes it can be difficult to make Shakespeare engaging and relevant for students. With this culminating project, which is packed full of technology and modern-day relevancy, your students will have no trouble understanding how Shakespeare's characters and themes can still "fit in" to 21st century culture. Not only does this culminating project work with ANY Shakespeare play, but it incorporates meaningful 21st century technological skills like film production, along with group collaboration
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9th - 12th
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The Diary of Anne Frank Play Study Unit Reading Comp Activity TIMELINE PROJECT
This is a comprehensive unit project for THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK PLAY (Goodrich and Hackett) to gauge reading comprehension as your students work through your play study unit. (Note: This is one of ten resources/activities from my Diary of Anne Frank Play Study Unit Bundle. If you need more lessons & activities, click here to preview the unit!) Creating a Timeline is a project that is not only a student favorite but also encourages engagement with the entire progression of your Diary of Anne
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7th - 10th
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Othello Unit Plan and Enrichment Activities
Did Othello and Desdemona ever stand a chance as an inter-racial couple? Were they “star-cross’d,” like Romeo and Juliet? If not, what circumstances doomed their love? Students will wrestle with these and many other questions in their study of Othello, the Moor of Venice. The focus of this unit plan and enrichment activities resource is on close textual analysis for upper level (grades 11-12) students. However, like all of Shakespeare’s plays, Othello was meant to be performed before an audience
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10th - 12th
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The Canterbury Tales - Prologue Reading Questions and Collaborative Project
Through this The Canterbury Tales Prologue activity, your high school ELA students discover Chaucer's overt and subtle descriptions of characters in the prologue making the poetic adventure intriguing as they note physical characteristics, diction, irony, satire, and poetic devices. Students are fascinated by the diversity displayed among the pilgrims of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. The poet’s expertise in satire and irony makes the poem engaging and hilarious. A collaborative project and pre
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Canterbury Tales Prologue - Creative and Analytical Activities
One Pager Novel Study Projects: Journals, Literary Analysis, Book Reports, Notes
One Pager Novel Study Projects: Journals, Literary Analysis, Book ReportsThis resource includes options for creative notes, one pagers and projects. These notes and project options are a great way to reinforce learning, reading comprehension, deepen literary device comprehension and include a creative element to literary analysis. This now includes self checking Easel activities too!***This resource now includes a PDF and a GOOGLE SLIDES option. Creative notes are a great option to allow student
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5th - 12th
The Once and Future King Novel Unit
Long before Harry Potter, readers have been enchanted by King Arthur legends in T.H. White’s modern retelling, The Once and Future King. Yes, it's a long novel, but this resource is guaranteed to keep your students engaged! Are you ready to guide students' reading for maximum enjoyment and textual analysis, research and writing skill development? In this 4-6 week unit, students will read closely, discuss, conduct online research, perform, reflect, and write analytically and creatively as they a
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9th - 11th
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The Giver Pre Reading Activity for The Giver Unit Novel Study: Utopia Project
If you need a Pre Reading activity for The Giver, this Utopia Project is an engaging and fun way to start your Giver Unit! (Note: This is one resource from The Giver Novel Study Unit Bundle. Click here if you'd like to see more The Giver activities!)Get your students excited about reading The Giver by starting off the novel study unit with The Utopia Project! This is always a student favorite!While this is a pre reading project designed to introduce students to The Giver, it may be done during a
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6th - 9th
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The Scarlet Pimpernel Study Guide
Study Guide by Writing Fun includes:Reading Comprehension by sections: ANSWERS at the end Chapters 1-5 Questions with analysis to the scarlet pimpernel flower, Chapters 6-10 Review with analysis to The Spider and the Fly Poem, Chapters 11-15 Questions with imagery and soliloquy writing prompts, Chapter 11 Prejudice discussion Chapters 16-20 Questions and Reader’s Theatre Chapters 21-23 Questions with figurative language and map skills Chapters 24-27 Questions with a discussion about prejud
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7th - 12th
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Orwell's 1984 - Compare 1984 to Today - Group Research Presentation Project
George Orwell's purpose for writing 1984 was to demonstrate what our world could become based on practices of his 1948 society. Assess your high school ELA students' recognition of the importance of 1984 to them, today. Engage students with this detailed research and presentation activity. This activity guides students through researching, organizing, and performing a creative presentation comparing the society depicted in Orwell's 1984 to today's world. No prep.Each group chooses one of the f
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9th - 12th
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Short Story Unit Menu Choice Board with Rubric
Short Story Assignment Menu and rubric gives students a choice for their project. Great for differentiation. Use this assignment at the end of your short story reading and writing unit. The menu can be used as a culminating activity after you have read several short stories. It is differentiated by learning preference and level of difficulty. Students love menu choice boards! A rubric for grading is included. Includes a digital Easel Activity ready to go for virtual learning. Please see full pre
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6th - 9th
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Character Autopsy/Character Biography: Characterization Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach characterization? Test student knowledge by having them peel back the layers of any character from any novel or story!Inspired by my own fascination with criminal profiling shows, engage students through critical thinking and characterization and analysis. Students can work in groups or individually to determine what's in a character's heart and brain while analyzing the character's perspective of the world and the events that shape the character. S
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Novel Study Bundle of Worksheets & Activities for ANY Novel or Story
Romeo and Juliet Activity Storyboard for Any Scene, Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4 +
Help your students dig deep into Romeo and Juliet with this Storyboard Activity. Students choose a scene from Romeo and Juliet, divide the scene into 4-6 sections, summarize each section and then illustrate each section, creating a visual representation of their scene. This Romeo and Juliet Activity is interactive and requires no prep! Includes a link to a student version in Google Slides. Please click the PREVIEW above for a closer look at this resource! Take a look at all of my Romeo and Julie
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9th - 11th
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The Cask of Amontillado: The Search for Fortunato Project (Edgar Allan Poe)
A fun project that combines real-world writing and analysis with creative writing. Students will analyze the text for details, apply forensics to the investigation, and use creative writing to conduct interviews about Fortunato's disappearance. They work in groups and present their findings in one of the real-life scenarios. Contents:Teacher Notes with instructions on how to run the projectStudent Sheet: Includes information on how to write a police report and an interview Templates for the i
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Mandala Project Final Assessment: use with Novel, Short Story, or Poem
Download this PDF into your google drive and send it out to your students for a creative project while they are home. Tell them to use the teacher instructions and links to help them better understand what a mandala is. I've even included a rubric. They can photograph their final project, or a make a digital one on a google slide. This is new and improved!!!!!!! If you purchased earlier then download your updated package. This project combines the universal symbolism of the mandala with a creat
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Literary Projects and Activities Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
EDGAR ALLAN POE Biography Research Organizers, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography research resource about Edgar Allan Poe includes:1) Four graphic organizers for students to complete. Students must have internet access to complete the organizers. A list of trusted (and hopefully, permanent) websites is included. Please do let me know if any of the websites are not available.The four organizers that students will complete are:Edgar Allan Poe’s Early Life; Poe as a Teenager and Young Man;Edgar Allan Poe, Published Writer;Edgar Allan Poe’s Works and his Legacy
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7th - 9th
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Modern Authors Research Project - American Literature
This is an individual student project assignment for use during the "Modern American Authors" unit. Students are asked to analyze the style and impact of authors from a variety of themes. This can be easily modified to fit your demands or student needs! Includes authors such as Willa Cather, Thomas Wolfe, Robert Frost, F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck, Eudora Welty, Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Elliot, Flannery O'Connor, Edgar Lee Masters, Katherine Anne Porter, William Faulkner, Gwendolyn Brook
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Greek Mythology Greek Olympian Research Project & Flyer, God/Goddess Sketchnotes
This creative, engaging project is the perfect introduction (or review) to the Greek Olympians (plus Hestia & Hades). Students will choose, individually or with a partner, a Greek god/goddess to research for a presentation. The instructions checklist provides students a step-by-step guide to complete the project, and the Content Slides Requirement Sheet provides students with a breakdown of the required information with each slide. A template presentation with example slide is also included.
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6th - 12th
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