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Common Core W.9-10.10 resources for Easel Activities
RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence
This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a
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6th - 8th
The Most Dangerous Game Activities - Short Story Unit - Questions - Map Project
The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell: Short Story Units with Questions, Vocabulary, and Short Story Annotations! This 90 page short story with comprehension questions resource contains everything you need to teach “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Perfect for your short story unit or The Most Dangerous Game unit, this short story package contains detailed comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, vocabulary words, character analysis, creative writing activities, pr
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7th - 10th
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Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
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7th - 12th
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New Years 2024 Activities Resolution Goals Growth Mindset Digital
Happy 2024! My New Year's Activities pack is updated yearly and includes creative prompts for resolutions, goals, poems, growth mindset, creative activities, a scavenger hunt, and print-and-go pages as well as interactive notebook activities to promote critical thinking and a growth mindset. This includes DIGITAL versions in Google Slides and in Easel so you can use ALL of the activities for distance learning!Students will enjoy these critical-thinking and creative activities; the activities are
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Not Grade Specific
Close Reading Passages For Middle School - Close Reading Guide and Strategies
Close Reading For Middle School Students Featuring Excerpts from Stories from Classic Literature. These NO PREP close reading activities are great for practicing close reading and annotation skills. Everything needed to get your students started with Close Reading is included – detailed step by step instructions, annotation guide, reading passages, and graphic organizers. Very little teacher prep is needed – simply print and teach!Story excerpts include:•Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving•The B
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6th - 9th
Creative Writing Poetry - 50 Formulas to Help Students Write Poems
Creative Writing Poetry 911: First Aid for Writing Poetry * Now over 50 Formulas for Helping Students Write Original PoemsThis IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This student aid and handouts bundle features OVER 50 formulas for writing poetry. If you have students who struggle with creativity (excellent for L.D. students, as well as dominant left-brained thinkers), these formulas are excellent. Even the most uncreative student will be able to write poetry.
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7th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Short Story Unit - Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages
This "The Gift of the Magi" Short Story Unit contains a 50 page close reading unit on “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Perfect for a short story interactive notebook, this Gift of the Magi teacher guide contains Gift of the Magi comprehension questions, teacher friendly answer keys, Gift of the Magi activities, vocabulary words, foldables, close reading resources, graphic organizers, creative writing, and essay activities are all included. All activities are classroom tested and include creat
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6th - 9th
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The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin with Nonfiction Text - Short Story Analysis
Students complete close readings of two texts: Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and The Washington Post article “Study Suggests You Can Die of a Broken Heart” to make relevant connections. Students begin by completing an anticipation guide with statements about love and marriage. A handout with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies provides scaffolding for their reading, and the lesson culminates with an assignment requiring students to find a love song or poem that matches a theme f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Any Book & Movie Comparison Reader's Notebook Activities CCSS RL.7
Movie and Book Comparison Activities with Interactive Reader's Notebook Foldables - Use with ANY Novel or Story
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for grades 7-12, Reading Literature RL.7 and Writing Standards W.4, W.7, W.9, W.10
Contains 37 printable pages with numerous prompts, evaluations, and comparison charts. Students will analyze the movie's scenes, direction, cinematography, acting, props, dialogue, and setting, comparing each to the novel. Differentiated for multiple levels.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Argument Writing Bell Ringers - Claim, Evidence, Counterargument & Refutation
Students practice argumentative writing with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents, including some of the following: cameras for online classesvapingdistracted drivingelectronics in classthe high school dropout ageemployment restrictions for teenscyberbullyingcollege entrance exam requirementspublic displays of affectiontanning bed age
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8th - 12th
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Paired Text Analysis Lessons for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou & Tupac
Literary analysis is less intimidating with these paired text analysis lesson plans for Maya Angelou's poem and Tupac's song "Still I Rise." Detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate close reading, text-based writing, and research skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. There are three lesson plans in this product that build upon each other. The timing of the activities may be adjusted to fit the needs of your classroom/students, and one “lesson” may a
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8th - 11th
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Memoirs in 100 Words - Writing with Mentor Texts - Personal Narrative Writing
Students use precise word choice and eliminate redundancy in their writing with this memoir lesson. Originally inspired by The Washington Post feature, “Life is Short: Autobiography as Haiku,” students write memoirs in 100 words or fewer. This lesson teaches students to “show” themselves in vivid details and carefully chosen words. The lesson has recently been updated to include Google slides and instructional YouTube videos for guided practice!In pre-writing activities, students journal about
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7th - 11th
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Student Mandala Project and Essay for the avid learner l College Elective Class
This no-prep, fun and engaging Mandala Project will have AVID students creating an artistic mandala and writing an essay about themselves. Students in the AVID elective will practice introspection and writing skills. This is a great AVID project for any grade level, or any college and career readiness class. The whole project took at least a couple weeks, with the creating of the mandalas, sharing them, writing the essays, proofreading, typing, etc. My AVID students loved this assignment, and
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6th - 12th
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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: Frederick Douglass & Malala Yousafzai - Close Reading Essay Lesson
This lesson connects three texts: Robert Hayden’s poem “Frederick Douglass,” an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s My Bondage and My Freedom, and the New York Times article “Malala Yousafzai, Girl Shot by Taliban, Makes Appeal at U.N.” It also makes learning relevant for your students through real-world connections, while meeting ELA standards by employing nonfiction texts.Use this lesson to give your students practice with close reading and the synthesis of ideas. Activity handouts focus on b
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Argumentative Writing Bell Ringers to Frame Daily Lesson Plans & Teach Technique
Start each day of your Argumentative Essay Unit with an engaging lesson plan. This resource pack includes 10 different entry tasks and answer slides (when applicable) to guide your students through the process of writing a compelling argument essay. Topics include Philosophical Chairs for Introducing Argument, Persuasion vs. Argumentation, Building an Effective Argument, Redefining an Argument, Analyzing a Sample Argument, Argumentative Introductions & Conclusions, Argument & Audience
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - A Midsummer Night's Dream & Newspaper Article
Make teaching Shakespeare relevant with connections to nonfiction texts. Students complete close readings of two texts: an excerpt from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The New York Times online article (link provided) “Modern Love--Breaking our Parents’ Rules for Love.” Using an excerpt from the play will make Shakespeare manageable and engaging for many of your students.In addition to the printable lesson, this resource may be used for online learning with EASEL by TpT.Stu
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Road Not Taken and Harlem (Dream Deferred) - Essay Writing
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)" by Langston Hughes. Then, facilitate their understanding of the central themes and speakers’ attitudes as they construct connections between the poems. Use this activity to provide practice with a prose constructed response (short essay).This 20-page product includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidebuilding b
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6th - 9th
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Paired Texts - We Wear the Mask and I'm Nobody! - Essay Writing Activity
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "We Wear the Mask" by pre- Harlem Renaissance poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. Then facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems. The lesson engages students with an icebreaker opening game of "Two Truths and a Lie" and culminates in a writing task that imitates the style of a standardized assessment. Additionally, this
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7th - 10th
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Smart ELA Bell Ringers, Warm Up Lessons, Reading Comprehension - Print & Online
These smart bell ringers are engaging warm-up activities that address a wide range of ELA standards. They are a perfect mix of literature, informational texts, and reading comprehension, and cover various topics such as fiction, poetry, literary devices, history, social studies, science, and life skills. Students are asked to read, analyze, determine the meaning of words, make inferences, provide conclusions, support claims, and make connections.The handouts and online Easel activities are ideal
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7th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Ain't I a Woman and Phenomenal Woman - Essay Writing Test Prep
In this lesson, students complete close readings of a speech by Sojourner Truth and a poem by Maya Angelou. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to consider and compare central ideas and themes. This 20-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage-text of the speech-links to aud
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
Student SMART Goal Setting | Template | Worksheet | Graphic Organizer | SEL
Everyone says "work smarter, not harder." Use the SEOT Wheel of Success so students can independently reflect on whether they are working "harder" (effort alone) or working "smarter" (learning from mistakes.)Student SMART Goal Setting Lesson Slideshow (100 slides) explains to students how to set goals and fill out the Student Goal Setting worksheets. Student Goal Setting Graphic Organizer Students can visually see if they're working harder or working smarter.Student Goal Setting Template Student
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6th - 10th
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Argument Bell Ringers #2: Claim, Counterargument & Refutation - Writing Prompts
Students practice writing arguments with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. This is a second volume with new topics!Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents including some of the following: allowing music in classlearning to codedrug testing student athletesrecycling in schoolslowering the voting agebanning pit bullsregulating artificial intelligencerequiring preschoolbanni
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8th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Naming Myself and My Name - Essay Writing
Prepare students to write a literary analysis essay with this lesson. Students first complete close readings of the poem "Naming Myself" by Barbara Kingsolver and the excerpt "My Name" from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts, consider and compare themes, and complete a prose constructed response.This resource includes the following: explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidethink aloud
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
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