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Close reading Common Core L.11-12.5 resources
1984 by George Orwell Modern Novel Study - Literary Analysis Unit Plan - Digital
Updated in 2022! | digital and print unit | This modern novel study includes literary analysis activities, chapter discussion questions, a pacing guide, and everything you need to dive deep into 1984 by George Orwell. Suitable for online learning with digital activities for Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 45% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Unit Plan for George Orwell’s 1984:✏️ Bell Ringer Comprehension Quizzes for Each Chapter - Digital & Print✏️ Comprehension an
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9th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Interactive Notebook - Common Core Aligned
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Interactive Notebook - Common Core Aligned
This bundle of activities includes over 90 interactive notebook activities to cover before, during, and after reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Every activity is aligned to at least one Common Core State Standard for reading literature, language (vocabulary), speaking and listening, and writing.
This IS included in my To Kill a Mockingbird Growing Bundle, found here:
To Kill a Mockingbird Teaching Unit & Interac
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7th - 11th
Elements of Poetry Anchor Chart and Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson
This introduction to poetry lesson is perfect for exploring the elements of poetry - teach the basic structure of poetry with the elements of poetry anchor chart and interactive slideshow provided with this resource. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Introduction to Poetry Lesson:✏️ Introduction to Poetry Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® and Google Slides®Explore the characteristics of poetryScaffold how to read and interpret poetryIntroduce the element
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6th - 12th
Literary Devices for Poetry & Fiction List - Figurative Language Literary Terms
This literary devices for poetry and fiction list is a must-have for all high school English language arts teachers. Included is a complete list of 38 literary devices, figurative language, and literary terms that you will use in your classroom during your poetry, short story, or novel unit. This is included in the following discounted bundles: >>> Poetry Resource Bundle>>> Figurative Language Resource BundleHow to use this literary devices for poetry and fiction list: This i
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8th - 11th
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"The Kite Runner" EDITABLE COMPLETE UNIT Activities,Tests,Analysis,AP Style,Keys
A 127 page COMPLETE unit on the novel! NO "FLUFF": This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and LITERARY ANALYSIS. Unit includes reading guide questions and quizzes, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Original photographs of Afghanistan included on handouts.EXAMPLE PACING GUIDES: 3 sample pacing guides for 3 different levels (Honors/AP, Grade Level, Below Grade Level) for a 3 weeks unit. * over 135 READING/ANALYSIS SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (based on Bloo
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9th - 12th
The Scarlet Letter Unit - Vocabulary, Reading Guides, Quizzes, Activities, Test
Looking for an engaging novel study unit for The Scarlet Letter Unit by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You just found everything you need to teach this novel!What's Included . . . ►Daily Lesson Plans►Common Core Standards aligned for daily tasks►Bell Ringers in a separate, colorful PowerPoint if you want to project them on the board or upload them in a password-protected online classroom.►Vocabulary Tasks and Games along with quizzes►Eye-catching Reading Guides - PDF and Google Slides with text boxes alre
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
The Crucible Task Cards: Activities, Quizzes, Discussion Questions
Tired of discussing the same old questions when teaching Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible? Looking for a way to freshen up your unit or lesson plans? The 32 questions on these task cards cover all aspects of the play and are designed to really get your students thinking.
How can you use these cards? After each act, have students work in pairs with one of the cards and present their answer to the rest of the class. These cards can also be used as bell ringers, exit slips, or even quizzes. You
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9th - 12th
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Analysis of Goldstein’s Book - 1984 by George Orwell - Questions, Map of Oceania
Updated in 2022! Analyze Emmanuel Goldstein’s “Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism” (Part 2, Chapter 9 of George Orwell’s 1984). This resource includes guided reading questions, a map worksheet, and a literary analysis activity. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Analysis Activity for Goldstein’s Book in 1984:✏️ Guided Reading Comprehension Questions for Goldstein’s Book - Digital & PrintExamine key definitions and terms, characteristics of B
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9th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis Argumentation & Persuasive Writing Rhetoric BUNDLE
One-stop rhetorical analysis resources of argumentative texts! Teaching rhetoric and persuasion can be fun!! And you can teach argumentative writing, rhetorical devices, & rhetorical appeals to any student with confidence, given the right rhetoric activities! This persuasion bundle encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and rhetorical analysis of multimedia and print nonfiction texts.There is more here than you'll need, and that's the plan. Options create flexibility and freedom.
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8th - 11th
By the Waters of Babylon Short Story Unit Distance Learning
By the Waters of Babylon by Stephen Vincent Benet Complete Short Story Unit {Standards Based} *Use this is Google Classroom!* All of the student handouts and assessments are EDITABLE and SHAREABLE Online in Google Docs and Google Forms. Perfect for a 1:1 school and for distance or remote learning!This is one of my most comprehensive short story units. It includes: - By the Waters of Babylon Introduction Presentation: 30+ page introduction about the author, narrator/point-of-view, dramatic irony,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Figurative Language in Songs: Fight Song Activities Editable
Use "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten to help your students understand figurative language, poetic devices, speaker's tone, theme, and author's purpose. (Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, Language, and Writing)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
"Fight Song" is an uplifting song with a positive message for students: be strong, never give up, and don't let others bring you down. This is a perfect song to get students ex
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7th - 12th
Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell - Rhetorical Analysis - Devices, Examples
George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” is a student favorite for practicing rhetorical analysis and searching for examples of rhetorical devices. This scavenger hunt is a fun way to prepare for the AP Language and Composition exam. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with this Rhetorical Device Scavenger Hunt for “Shooting an Elephant”:✏️ Rhetorical Devices Graphic Organizer - Digital & PrintIncludes 10 Literary Devices to search for in George Orwell’s essayPrompts s
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9th - 12th
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Puritan Poetry: Huswifery & Upon the Burning of Our House Tasks, Quiz
Need something that will challenge and engage students during their study of Puritan poetry? You have come to the right place!This Puritan Poetry unit contains both "Upon the Burning of Our House" by Anne Bradstreet and "Huswifery" by Edward Taylor. In this unit, students will think critically and work collaboratively. They will discuss, share, draw, paraphrase, question, and more. What's included:► Daily, step-by-step instructions► A clean copy of both poems ►Comprehension, paraphrase, vocabula
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Jonathan Edwards: Activities, Writing, Test
Are you frustrated with trying to make the Puritan sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have crafted over the years. This unit takes a topic that many students find cumbersome and turns it into something challenging and fun. They will be talking about this sermon, and other classes will be asking when they get to do the sculpture activity!What's inclu
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9th - 12th
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The House on Mango Street Quiz, Close Reading, and Research Bundle (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension and help students practice close reading analysis skills with this bundle of 36 resources (11 self-grading quizzes, 24 close reading worksheets, and a research project) for teaching The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Each close reading activity focuses on a single vignette from the novel and helps readers get a better sense of how the author's literary style develops character and advances plot. Answer keys are provided, and all materials are mad
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6th - 12th
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Transcendentalism Bundle (5 resources, 45 pgs, 130+ questions) / Print + Digital
American Transcendentalism is part of my school's junior-level English class. Our curriculum doesn't give us a tremendous amount of time to study Transcendentalism, so I have focused my instruction on three specific texts. Unit Pacing Guide"Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson"Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson"Civil Disobedience" by Henry David ThoreauTranscendentalism Notes Pages and Anticipation GuideOver the years, I have put together excerpts for these three texts with guiding questions, backg
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11th - 12th
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AP Lit Style Multiple Choice Practice for Frankenstein
This 10-point quiz is modeled after the College Board's AP® Lit exam, using an excerpt of text, in this case Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and challenging questions about the passage. The questions were meticulously researched and modeled after released AP® exams from past years, so students can get solid preparation for the AP® Lit exam. These questions have been updated to reflect the newest changes to the AP® Lit exam.This resource can be used in conjunction with a study of Frankenstein, but i
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11th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Figurative Language & Vocabulary Interactive Notebook
To Kill a Mockingbird Figurative Language & Vocabulary Interactive Notebook - Common Core AlignedIncludes interactive notebook activities for students to use for vocabulary and figurative language devices practice while reading To Kill a Mockingbird.The skills students will practice and elements of literature studied include:-interpreting words (vocabulary) and word connotations-identifying and analyzing figurative language devices such as similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, idio
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7th - 11th
US Romanticism Bundle (15 resources, 130 pages, 300 questions) / Print + Digital
Teaching poetry is one of my classroom superpowers, and I feel that most acutely during my junior-level Romanticism unit. In this unit, students focus on close reading and historical context. Over the years, I have put together this collection of poems, short stories, and prose. With this collection of texts and historical context notes, I have gathered 130+ pages and 300 questions, which help students practice close reading, making inferences, and determining main idea. Students also practice a
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11th - 12th
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Frankenstein Quiz, Close Reading, Vocabulary Development, and Test Bundle
Eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this comprehensive bundle for teaching Mary Shelley's science fiction novel Frankenstein, also known as The Modern Prometheus. Included are the following: eight plot-based quizzes, nine close reading analysis worksheets, eight vocabulary application activities, eight crossword puzzles, eight word search games, an end-of-unit test, the public domain novel, and answer keys. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality
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8th - 12th
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Walt Whitman Bundle (5 texts, 100+ questions, 42 pages) / Print + Digital
Walt Whitman is one of America's most well-known and celebrated poets. His works deserve a place in any literature or poetry class. This bundle includes everything you need to help students work with Whitman's greatest works. Includes: -"When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" Reading Questions: This is the resource I use to introduce my students to Walt Whitman's idiosyncratic style, including his use of free verse and catalogues. His style in this poem is clearly Romantic and also includes a clea
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9th - 12th
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American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Are you new to American Literature or tired of boring worksheets? Engage students with texts by American authors in lessons that use real-world learning connections, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and critical thinking skills. These activities for your American Literature Curriculum are organized thematically and include a variety of lessons that meet the expectations of all Common Core ELA Standards. Classic American authors in the units include Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Ang
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson Analysis Questions / Print + Digital
Ralph Waldo Emerson's Transcendentalist essays are staples in many American literature classrooms. "Self-Reliance" became the clarion cry of the Transcendentalist movement and provides students with the opportunity to interact with argumentative writing, including practicing paraphrasing, analyzing text structure and point of view, identifying and analyzing figurative language and literary devices, making inferences, determining tone, analyzing author's purpose, analyzing historical context, and
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: Ralph Waldo Emerson Instructional Pack: "Nature" and "Self-Reliance"
The Birthmark Bundle by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Activities, Stations, Vocab, Test
Looking for fresh ideas and activities for "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? This complete unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach this short story from start to finish! What's included . . .❶ Step-by-step instructions❷ Daily Bell Ringers❸ VOCABULARY activities to help students become familiar with 30 challenging words from the story. ► Handout with 30 words, part of speech, definition to be filled in (editable)► Extension Options: Vocabulary Hands-On Poster Activity with Rubric for Grading
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works
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