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Common Core W.11-12.2d resources for Easel
Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing
Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing Activities - NO PREP - Just print and go!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Summarizing is a life-long skill. Our students will enter the real world soon and will find themselves having to summarize many different types of work for employers, employees, and even clients. It's essential that we teach them this valuable skill.
This pack focuses on summarizing nonfiction pieces. Students
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
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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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
Paired Texts - The Man He Killed and The Sniper - Essay Writing
In this lesson, students complete close readings of Thomas Hardy's poem "The Man He Killed" and Liam O'Flaherty's story "The Sniper." Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay.In addition to the printable lesson, this resource may be used for distance learning with EASEL by TpT.The 24-page resource includes the following:-explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual
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8th - 12th
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Thirty Rhetoric Lessons
These thirty no-prep lessons are written to give students the chance to learn rhetorical techniques while getting uncomplicated, focussed writing practice. Each lesson includes explanations, original examples and examples from literature and a rubric.These lessons, like all my lessons, are made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills in the context of their own abilities and needs. This set of 30 Rhetoric lessons is available separately or as part of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing and Rhetoric 80 Lesson Bundle
Twenty-five Creative Writing Lessons
This product includes twenty-five no-prep Creative Writing lessons all with detailed instructions, optional rubrics and original mentor texts. Topics include: personal narrative, narrative voice, poetry, science fiction, interviews, drama, and more.These lessons, like all my lessons, are made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills in the context of their own abilities and needs. This set of twenty-five lessons is available separately or as part of a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing and Rhetoric 80 Lesson Bundle
Twenty-five Writing Practice Lessons
This collection of twenty-five no-prep lessons includes complete instructions and original mentor texts to give students the kind of focussed, uncomplicated practice they need develop their skills. Topics include direct and indirect description, using affixes to improve sentences, avoiding redundancy, avoiding misplaced modifiers, translating prose into poetry, writing good introductions and conclusions, adding detail, epistolary fiction and more.These lessons, like all my lessons, are made to b
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing and Rhetoric 80 Lesson Bundle
The War Prayer by Mark Twain for AP Literature
"The War Prayer" is a quick short story that students love to discuss. There are so many levels to the story. It is perfect for discussion of characterization, tone, details and a group as a character. The activities and questions are designed to align with the AP Literature and Composition Short Story Unit II.This product includesfull text of the storytwo-page handout of close reading questionsprose style question (free response question 2) to outlinefull key and student outline modelsexte
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Literature Full Short Story Bundle
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paired Texts - The Tell-Tale Heart and Sonnet 100 - Literary Analysis Essay
This rigorous lesson engages students with a classic story and poem. Students complete close readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Tell-Tale Heart” and Lord Brooke Fulke Greville’s poem “Sonnet 100.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a literary analysis essay. This 25-page resource includes the following:-explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think alou
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7th - 11th
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Navajo Origin Myth & Establish Positive Classroom Culture for Distance Learning
You want to enhance your classroom management; encourage deep, critical thinking; support social and emotional learning; and add cultural diversity to your curriculum. Start by teaching “Navajo Origin Myth,” a wonderful creation myth. Use the details in the myth to help students understand Navajo culture, and then segue to discussions about your classroom culture. From there, use positive reinforcement to solidify your classroom culture. Then engage in an Activity to develop social & emotio
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9th - 12th
Creative Writing Lesson Twenty-five: Drama, A One Act Play
This no-prep Creative Writing Lesson, "Drama, A One Act Play" is the twenty-fifth in my series of twenty-five Creative Writing Lessons. This lesson includes detailed instructions, a review of the elements of a narrative, advice on writing dialogue and on using indirect description in a play. After studying an original example, students write their own one act play based on the image provided in the lesson or on an image of their choosing.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Practice Lesson Twenty: Dramatic Irony
This no-prep Writing Practice lesson, "Dramatic Irony" is the twentieth in my series of twenty-five Writing Practice lessons. Students learn about dramatic irony and how to use it by reading a definition and studying original examples before writing their own examples of this technique.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. This lesson, like all my lessons, is made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their sk
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Rhetoric Lesson Twenty-five: In Media Res
Rhetoric lessons are a great way of introducing students to figures of speech and how to use them. This no-prep lesson in In Media Res is the twenty-fifth in my series of thirty rhetoric lessons. Simple, easy to follow instructions and examples are included, along with practice exercises and a rubric. I use these lessons with students from grades 7 to 12. They enjoy the simple challenge of writing according to the form of each rhetorical device. Students from a variety of skill levels, including
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Creative Writing Lesson Twenty-one: Poetry, Haiku, Spring
This no-prep Creative Writing Lesson, "Poetry: Haiku, Spring" is the twenty-first in my series of twenty-five Creative Writing Lessons. After reading advice on how to write a haiku, students study original examples before writing their own poems inspired by an image of spring flowers.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. The lesson includes an illustration, simple instructions, an original mentor text and an optional rubric. Like all my lesson
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Rhetoric Lesson Twenty-six: Antithesis
Rhetoric lessons are a great way of introducing students to figures of speech and how to use them. This no-prep lesson in antithesis is the twenty-sixth in my series of thirty rhetoric lessons. Simple, easy to follow instructions and examples are included, along with practice exercises and a rubric. I use these lessons with students from grades 7 to 12. They enjoy the simple challenge of writing according to the form of each rhetorical device. Students from a variety of skill levels, including E
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Practice Lesson Fifteen: Character Reaction
This no-prep Writing Practice lesson, "Character Reaction" is the fifteenth in my series of twenty-five Writing Practice lessons. Students read about how character reaction works, study original examples and then practice using this important narrative writing skill.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. This lesson, like all my lessons, is made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills in the context
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Practice Lesson Fourteen: Summary vs. Scenic Narrative
This no-prep Writing Practice lesson, "Summary vs. Scenic Narrative" is the fourteenth in my series of twenty-five Writing Practice lessons. Students learn the difference between summary and scenic narrative by reading definitions and original examples of each. Next, they practice using lists of facts to produce summary and scenic versions of the same information.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. This lesson, like all my lessons, is made t
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Practice Lesson Twelve: Avoid Unnecessary Phrases
This no-prep Writing Practice lesson, "Avoid Unnecessary Phrases" is the twelfth in my series of twenty-five Writing Practice lessons. Students learn and then practice ways to avoid using unnecessary phrases, while becoming aware of more interesting expressive possibilities.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. This lesson, like all my lessons, is made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills in the
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Creative Writing Lesson Twenty-three: Poetry, Free Verse, Autumn
This no-prep Creative Writing Lesson, "Poetry: Free Verse, Autumn" is the twenty-third in my series of twenty-five Creative Writing Lessons. After learning about free verse and how to write it, students study original examples before writing their own free verse poem inspired by an autumn image of trees along a riverside, or an image of their choosing.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. The lesson includes an illustration, simple instruction
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Creative Writing Lesson Twelve: Interview With A Character
This no-prep Creative Writing Lesson, "Interview With A Character" is the twelfth in my series of twenty-five Creative Writing Lessons. Students write a fictional interview with a famous character. I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. The lesson includes an illustration, simple instructions, an original mentor text and an optional rubric. Like all my lessons, it is made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Practice Lesson Eleven: Misplaced Modifiers
This no-prep Writing Practice lesson, "Misplaced Modifiers" is the eleventh in my series of twenty-five Writing Practice lessons. Students read a definition and examples of this very common error and apply their knowledge by rewriting sentences with misplaced modifiers.I've used this activity with hundreds of students both in school and as a Writing teacher. This lesson, like all my lessons, is made to be accessible to students by giving them the opportunity to practice their skills in the conte
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Rhetoric Lesson Twenty-one: Syllogism
Rhetoric lessons are a great way of introducing students to figures of speech and how to use them. This no-prep lesson in syllogism is the twenty-first in my series of thirty rhetoric lessons. Simple, easy to follow instructions and examples are included, along with practice exercises and a rubric. I use these lessons with students from grades 7 to 12. They enjoy the simple challenge of writing according to the form of each rhetorical device. Students from a variety of skill levels, including En
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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