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Common Core W.11-12.4 resources $5-10
Personal Narrative Essay, Autobiographical Incident Writing, Step-By-Step, CCSS
Help your high school and advanced middle school students get creative with this eight-day Personal Narrative essay writing mini-unit. Featuring models of one professional and three exemplar student-written personal narrative essays, this bundle of step-by-step materials will inspire even reluctant students to put pen to paper. Activities/handouts featuring modern design elements and dynamic lecture materials will guide your students to craft their own meaningful autobiographical incident essays
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8th - 11th
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Princess Bride Film Study, Movie Guide + Activities, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is the perfect fairy tale to use with secondary students, but it’s not enough to just hit “play” on the DVD. Instead, add a layer of rigor to your students’ study of The Princess Bride with this packet of print-and-teach materials that will take four days to complete while entertaining and challenging your teens.Materials in this 18-page film study include (PDF + Google Drive versions of student handouts):• A suggested lesson procedure page with calendar (1 p
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8th - 11th
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Essay, Introduction to Lit. Analysis Essay Writing, CCSS
Help students dig into the elements of literary analysis essay writing with this MASSIVE collection of tools organized into an efficient and effective nine-day writing unit. Using an animated short film on YouTube and a classic short story as source material, students will see how introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs are built. They’ll learn step-by-step building block formulas and deconstruct sample essays. By the end of the unit, students will have the tools they’ll need to be able to
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8th - 11th
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Thesis Statement Mini Lesson - Thesis Statement Slideshow, Templates, Examples
This thesis statement lesson will teach your students how to write powerful thesis statements. Students will analyze thesis statement examples and explore thesis statement structures and formulas to use as templates for their own writing. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Thesis Statement Lesson:✏️ Thesis Statement Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Defines proper and improper thesis statementsIncludes 3 formulas for writing thesis st
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6th - 12th
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The Fall of the House of Usher Unit: Close Read, Vocab, Activities, Test, & More
Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text in no time.What's included . . .► Step-by-step, day-by-day lesson plans for 6 days. ► Daily aligned Common Core Standards► Clean copy of original story ► Clean copy of abridged story for struggling readers. (All the meat without the wordiness and about half the length of the original
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: The Fall of the House of Usher Complete Unit - Digital & Print
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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End of the Year Memes: Advice to Future Classes Distance Learning
End of the Year Memes: Advice to Future Classes - includes an editable Google Slides presentation that can be shared with students for distance learning or paperless activities.Students will create "advice" memes to your future students/classes as an end-of-the-year fun activity.The memes serve several purposes:1. It's a fun end-of-the-year activity for your current students.2. You will have ready-made visual aids for your classes when it's back-to-school time.3. Your students will give you feed
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Meme Activity BUNDLE! Presentations, Activities, Editable
Research Paper - Complete Unit
Research paper complete unit.
Research papers made easy! This complete unit has everything you need to teach writing a research paper from start to finish.
Includes NEW MLA 8th edition citation guidelines.
For the APA version of this unit, click here:
Research Papers Complete Unit - APA Style
Everything here is classroom-tested with hundreds of students who have successfully written a research paper. There are 65 pages of teacher notes, handouts, worksheets, activities and examples, all
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Bundle
CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Not Grade Specific
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Slam Poetry Mini Unit
Looking to add slam poetry to your poetry unit, but too swamped to plan it out? I’ve got you covered. This one-week slam poetry mini-unit is designed to be inserted into your poetry unit, and is packed with 5 days of my best slam poetry lesson plans. It will take your students through brainstorming, drafting, performance-planning, and performing all in a week. It’s the perfect unit to give your students a taste of slam poetry (and get them begging for more). You’re students will never think
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6th - 12th
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Native American Literature Unit: Poems, Myths, Non-fiction in Digital & Print
Looking to add some fresh activities for Native American literature to your classes' studies? You have come to the right place! Your students will love these beautifully designed slides that will not only capture their attention but also provide them with interesting Native American reading selections and engaging activities that require analyzing, creating, thinking, writing, and reflecting. Printable version included!This Native American Literature Digital Unit includes► 2 poems► 2 myths► a no
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7th - 12th
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Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success
In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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150 Kindness or Thank You Note Cards for Appreciation Days w/ Template
Use this ultimate Kindness Note Card kit, complete with 150 card designs, to spread thank yous, gratitude, and more to students and staff! Includes is everything you need to teach writing thank you, support, and well wishes for a whole year of kindness:Year-long calendar of appreciation days and holidaysDetailed teacher overviewStudent directions, sample letters, and rubrics to formally teach4 different designs and 4 different size optionsPrint PDF and digital Google Slides of all student materi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Leadership Student Council Full Course for Middle High School Advisors
Lizzie Borden: Infamous Murder Case Nonfiction Unit, Tone, Bias, Persuasion
Lizzie Borden was tried and ultimately acquitted for the MURDER of her PARENTS in the 1890s. The trial was controversial. How could a WOMAN possibly hack her parents to death and why? How could this have happened while she was HOME if she didn't do it? In this nonfiction unit, students will read articles about the case and then decide for themselves if they think Lizzie Borden is INNOCENT or GUILTY. If your students like this nonfiction unit, be sure to check out the Bespoke ELA activity on
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Argument and Rhetorical Analysis Games for Secondary ELA
This bundle of argument and rhetoric games for secondary ELA contains SEVEN unique games that target the skills of argumentation in a fun and high-interest format.The games included in this bundle are:Rhetorical Devices BINGO GameIn this game, students fill out BINGO cards with rhetorical devices, and they have to identify devices used in quotations read by the teacher. Five in row WINS the round! This game tests students' ability to identify rhetorical devices in texts.Would You Rather? Card
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Song Lyric Analysis Lesson - Introduction to Poetry Through Song Lyrics -Digital
This song lyric analysis lesson introduces poetry analysis through the use of your students’ favorite song lyrics! Practice annotating with the worksheets and graphic organizers provided. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Song Lyric Analysis Lesson Plan:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides®, Microsoft PowerPoint® & PDF✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Practice Close Reading
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6th - 12th
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The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving Complete Unit
Looking for ready-made unit with fresh activities for "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washing Irving? This unit is just what you need for stress-free planning and engaging student tasks.This week-long unit includes the following:► Step-by-step, day-by-day lesson plans ► Daily aligned Common Core Standards►Daily bell ringers to get students thinking about each day's lesson at the beginning of class► Vocabulary exercise with hands-on, challenging writing extension option►Comprehension game with answ
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works
William Shakespeare, Writing Activity, Collaborative Poster, Group Project
This William Shakespeare writing activity poster is triple the fun with the combination of coloring, creativity, and group work! An awesome activity that will go with any Shakespeare play unit! All inspired by Shakespeare's plays, honesty, individuality, confidence, and self-esteem. The collaborative poster features a student writing prompt and an illustration of Shakespeare. After your students are finished writing and coloring, they will collaborate to assemble the poster for your classroom wa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Random Acts of Leadership - Kindness Bingo - Kindness Week Activities Challenge
Kick off a month or week of kindness with this Random Acts of Leadership activity challenge in your Leadership class or with Student Council officers. This BINGO-style game encourages kindness, inclusion, and service around campus and the community. Sample of acts of service: Being a door greeter in the mornings Writing an unexpected note of appreciation Volunteering at an extra-curricular event Showing staff appreciation Cleaning up the campusGreatness is serving others and spreading kindness i
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Leadership Student Council Full Course for Middle High School Advisors
Start a Business: High School Entrepreneurship Business Plan Project
This high school entrepreneurship resource guides students through the process of not only creating their own businesses and business plans but starting and managing them as well!The materials included in this high school entrepreneurship resource guide students through the process of developing:A business ideaA business planA marketing planA business websiteA spreadsheet for managing business operationsDeveloping business ideas and writing business plans are profound learning experiences in the
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Student Entrepreneurs: Business PBL Mini-Bundle
Thank You Note Card Acts of Kindness Project or Middle or High School
Teach the art of the thank you note card to spread gratitude and kindness in your middle or high school with this 3-part letter writing project.Complete all 3 parts at once or throughout the year:School-wide thank you card flash mobThoughtful note of appreciation to someone from your pastResearched thank you letter to a never-met-before hero for their contribution This complete kit comes with 30 card designs, especially for middle or high school studentsProject sheets, templates, samples, and r
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Leadership Student Council Full Course for Middle High School Advisors
Thesis Statement Spiral Review Activities - Thesis Statement Practice Worksheets
These thesis statement worksheets include one month’s worth of practice activities to help your students master writing thesis statements. These bell ringers feature thesis statement templates, examples, and graphic organizers to prompt students to analyze thesis statements and practice argumentative writing. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®!Included with these Thesis Statement Activities:✏️ 20 Thesis Statement Bell Ringer Worksheets - Digital & Print✏️ 3 Thesis Statemen
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7th - 12th
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Personal Narrative Writing Unit | College Application Essay | Prompts, Rubric
Looking for a comprehensive narrative writing unit that will take your students from inspiration to finished product? You want your students to become better writers, but it’s not easy to give them the instruction that will actually improve their skills. Simply explaining what good writing is or giving students worksheets to fill out about characteristics of writing won’t get them anywhere. In fact, it will only teach them that they are “bad at” writing and that there is no point in trying to i
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9th - 12th
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