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Writing-expository Common Core RL.9-10.10 resources
Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Analysis, Team Activity, CCSS
Make the words of Transcendental philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson come alive for your students with breath-taking photography in this two-day class group activity with optional independent writing supplement.This packet includes visually stunning images from nature coupled with quotations from Nature and Self-Reliance, two of Emerson's most-noted works. This 17-page PDF also includes a detailed suggested lesson procedure along with 10 half-sheet student handouts for teams to use as the
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9th - 12th
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Characterization in Fahrenheit 451 One-Pager Characterization Activity
Want a fun critical thinking activity to complement your study of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451? This guided one-pager activity will bring out your students' creativity and help them to dig deep into the characters of Montag, Mildred, Beatty and Faber. Go beyond the run-of-the mill trait charts and bullet point lists as you study characterization and let your students bring their understanding to life with one-pagers.Over five thousand teachers are already using my guided one-pager activities, a
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8th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost
My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook
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)
The Odyssey Unit Plan for Middle and High School with Intro to Greek Mythology
It’s time to start thinking about your unit plan for The Odyssey. You know you need some background activities for an introduction to Greek mythology, something to keep your students engaged with a difficult text, some way to help them access this difficult task, and an essay prompt to round it all out. Sound familiar? This was where we found ourselves when we started planning to teach The Odyssey for the first time. A whole lot of “some of this” and “some of that,” and not a lot of clear direct
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7th - 9th
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Advanced Argument Writing Unit: Counterargument, Voice, Sources, and more
Writing a quality argument is a creative process, but it can be hard when kids are spread across different levels. Some of your students leave their quotations hanging with no analysis, while others are ready for counterargument and bringing more of their voice into their writing - so what are you supposed to do?With this advanced argument unit, meet kids where they are. Through varied graphic organizers, mini-lessons, writing prompts, and argument hexagonal thinking, you can guide your students
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9th - 12th
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Animal Farm Chapter Quizzes and Unit Test
Each of the quizzes in this file contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to check for literal comprehension. Each also ends with an essay prompt that goes up the critical thinking ladder and asks students to explain or analyze, using supporting evidence from the chapter. The first three quizzes cover chapters 1 - 6 in two-chapter combinations. Each of the remaining chapters (7 - 10) has its own quiz.
The unit test contains 10 multiple choice questions, carefully designed to require criti
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9th - 12th
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"Click-Clack the Rattlebag" Suspense Worksheet and Essay Prompt
This assignment has been created to challenge students to learn about and identify elements of suspense that are used in the short story "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" by Neil Gaiman. Students will read the story which can be found for free on the website Commonlit. You must have an account to access the story, but an account is free. After the students have read the story, they will watch a Ted Ed Video about suspense and complete the Identifying Elements of Suspense Worksheet. Finally, students
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7th - 9th
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Lamb to the Slaughter--Short Story Murder Detective Work--CCSS--Grades 7-12
A short unit based off of Roald Dahl's "Lamb to the Slaughter" that will keep the students engaged at all times! This is a favorite of mine to teach because of the irony and plot twist. Students LOVE reading this story as well and are able to dig deep and closely read as they transform from teenagers into detectives and lawyers.
This is a perfect short story to use in a short story unit, in-between larger units to break up the curriculum, or at the end of the year to keep the students focused
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Speak the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson | Digital & Printable BUNDLE
Are you looking for supplemental resources for SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson? This BUNDLE includes the following items:Essential Question SignsAnticipation Guide (Google Form + Doc)The First Lies They Tell You in High School (Google Form)Vocabulary Quiz (Google Form + Doc) plus a link to a way to study the words!Mental Health Research Paper for use after reading SpeakSpeak is one of the most engaging texts for young people today. This bundle includes some of the things I have created along the
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9th - 12th
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Their Eyes Were Watching God by Nora Neale Hurston, Final Test, Novel Assessment
This is a final test for Zora Neal Hurtston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, including multiple choice, true false, quote matching, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible answer examples for each short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts for essay choice questions they can use for their expository essay at the end of the term as well.This assessment delves into the rich tapestry of themes, characters, and literary elements within the nov
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Compare/ Contrast Essay Prompt: “Masque of the Red Death” and “The Black Plague”
This text-based expository essay prompt asks students to compare and contrast a short story with an informational text. Two optional scaffolding resources included: frontloading vocabulary handout and outline Essay rubric based on Florida's Grade 10 B.E.S.T. Expository Rubric may align with other states' standardsSuggested pacing: five (5) 50-minute class periods (two days reading/analyzing texts, one day unpacking the prompt and outlining, one day drafting, one day revising)
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9th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Final Test, Novel Assessment, Final Exam
This is a final test on To Kill a Mockingbird — a versatile assessment tool designed to evaluate students' understanding of Harper Lee's timeless masterpiece. This exam includes a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true / false, quote identification, and short answer essay questions to assess comprehension, critical analysis, and interpretation skills. Use and reuse the test from year to year and/or give it as a make-up test for absent students. An answer key including key po
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roll & Analyze Literature EOC Prep NC RL.10.1-RL.10.4 Writing Fun Collaborative
This Roll and Analyze activity for literature is a fun and engaging way for students to engage in text-based critical thinking and writing.Includes "I can" statements. I can: Analyze themecite textual evidenceanalyze a characterdefine vocabulary in contextwrite an objective summary, identify interpret and analyze the purpose of figurative languageexplain the significance of self-selected quoteswork in cooperative groups.Can be completed in pairs, in larger groups, or individually. I have had s
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6th - 12th
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"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost - Test / Quiz
This is a test about Robert Frost's poem, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", including true / false, multiple choice, and short answer essay questions. An ANSWER KEY is included. Possible key points for short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts and the possible key points for essay choice questions and for my assessment of their expository essay as well.This comprehensive test delves into the poem's intricate themes, characters, and societal critiques, offering a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lord of the Flies: Quizzes, Disscussion Questions, and Final Test
Contained in this file you will find twelve quizzes, one for each chapter in the novel, each one with ten multiple-choice reading comprehension questions and a corresponding answer key.
Along with the quizzes I have included a set of end-of-book small group discussion questions with handy answer blanks for each group’s reporter. These are thought-provoking, high-interest questions that require interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of the text.
A final essay test—also included—asks student
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9th - 12th
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Beowulf Writing Prompt-Connecting Modern Day Themes-Discuss a Personal Challenge
Description of ProductThis assignment is the perfect addition to your classroom discussion of the epic poem Beowulf. It's a no-prep writing assignment, and an excerpt from the text is provided. Student writers will discuss the theme conquering a problem. This assignment connects modern themes to those discussed in Beowulf. It's a great composition prompt for middle school, high school, or college-level English Language Arts & writing students. ❤️Check out the other Beowulf writing assignmen
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Prompt- Using Text-Based Evidence, Analyzing Mood-The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Description of ProductThis is a writing prompt requiring students to think about literary mood and word choice in The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. An excerpt from the text is provided. This is a great addition to your literary lessons on finding textual evidence to form a claim. regarding this story's motifs and themes. It's a great composition prompt for middle school, high school, or college-level English Language Arts & writing students. What you see here is one of many English Language Ar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare-Writing Prompt on the Theme of Happy Days
Description of ProductThis assignment is the perfect addition to your classroom discussion of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It's a no-prep writing assignment, and a short excerpt from the text is provided. Student writers will discuss a day that they didn't want to end. This assignment connects modern themes to those discussed in Romeo and Juliet. It's a great composition prompt for middle school, high school, or college-level English Language Arts. ❤️Check out the other Romeo and Jul
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Beowulf Writing Prompt-Students Analyze, Discuss Themes of Friendship & Loyalty
Description of ProductThis is a writing prompt is the perfect addition to your classroom discussion of the epic poem Beowulf. It's a no-prep writing assignment, and an excerpt from Beowulf is provided. Student writers will discuss the theme of friendship, the use of dialogue, and writing with adjectives. It's a great composition prompt for middle school, high school, or college-level English Language Arts & writing students. ❤️Check out the other Beowulf writing assignments in my store:Beow
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Literacy Criticism Song Lyrics Analysis
An assignment in which students compare one of three literary criticisms (Archetypal, Marxist, Feminist) to a song and its lyrics. They have to analyze the song using one of the perspectives. There is an example included. Works well when teaching the different kinds of literary criticism.
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8th - 12th
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THE CRUCIBLE Act 1 Essay Prompt FREE RESOURCE
Assess your high school ELA American Lit students' comprehension of Act 1 of Arthur Miller's The Crucible with this characterization essay activity. Includes an organization chart to guide discussion of character development. This is an essay prompt to assign after discussion of The Crucible Act 1. Students are asked to choose a character: ProctorParrisHaleRebecca and discuss characterization referring to dramatic expositionstage directionsdialogue Students are prompted to discuss thetraits
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9th - 12th
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Analyze Literature to Greater Depths
Objectives: Students will be able to summarize text in 2-3 sentences.Students will be able to identify the author's purpose: Describe WHAT the author is doingStudents will be able to identify the audience: Describe WHO the author is talking toStudents will be able to give evidence for their claims: Give reasons why you are making these claimsStudents will be able to address the counterargumentAfter students read a literature text, they can use these questions as discussion prompts to deepen the
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8th - 12th
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Beyond the Chocolate War Objective Test & Essay Prompt, Planning Sheet & Rubric
This packet contains two forms of assessment related to the novel. The first is a 50 question test that assesses literal comprehension of plot, setting, and characters using matching, quotation identification, and True/False formats. An answer key is provided plus a page reference sheet linking answers to the pages on which they are found in the Beyond the Chocolate War paperback published by Dell Laurel-Leaf, 1985.
The second item is a performance assessment in the form of an expository essay w
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9th - 10th
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