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Free high school literature resources for Google Apps
"All Summer in a Day" Short Story-Metaphors, Figurative Language, Bullying Theme
This free, awesome science fiction short story resource is great for exploring beautifully executed figurative language, the theme of bullying, and a fascinating setting. Students read a very short, very well-written short story All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury that is available free in easy-print format. ELA students analyze the text, make inferences, cite textual evidence, and find similes and metaphors in the reading comprehension exercise. They even consider what motivates students to bul
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5th - 10th
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Jason Reynolds FREE Rhetorical Analysis, Public Speaking, PDF & Google Drive
Use Jason Reynolds’ commencement address at Lesley University to show your students the power of a well-constructed speech. In this one-class period activity, students will discuss the techniques of effective public speaking, view Jason Reynolds’ 10-minute speech, and deconstruct/discuss his use of rhetorical devices. Questions focus on audience, the value of storytelling over lecture, and rhetorical application of poetic devices including foreshadowing and symbolism. These print-and-teach mater
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ELA Bell Ringers Middle School Grammar Literature Inferences | Three Free Weeks
Change things up in your middle school ELA classroom by implementing these digital and print fun ELA bell ringers, morning work, and warm-ups. This resource includes three free weeks of no-prep and no-printing memes, grammar Mentor Sentences, picture inferences, book recommendations, and "Would you rather" question bell ringers.These bell ringers were designed to be stress-free, print-free, and prep-free so students can be 100% independent and get to work right away while teachers have time to t
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6th - 9th
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Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allan Poe, FREE, Literary Analysis PDF & Google Drive
Use "The Cask of Amontillado," Edgar Allan Poe’s creepy tale of twisted justice, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson includes a 14-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key/class discussion starters) and a Storytelling Arc handout (with key) to emphasize exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Finally, the download also includes a link to a short anticipatory video clip that will build students’ intere
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8th - 11th
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Dr. Seuss Virtual Library, Kid-Friendly Biography, and Interactive Websites
3 pages of Dr. Seuss Virtual Library, Kid-Friendly Biography, and Interactive Websites made using Google Slides. All links are accessible through the internet.
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PreK - 12th
Hero's Journey, Joseph Campbell Hero Journey, Free PDF & Google Drive materials
What do Harry Potter, Frodo, and Katniss Everdeen all have in common? All of their stories (and so many others) fit the classic storytelling pattern of a heroic journey, as established by famed scholar Joseph Campbell. Using many of the steps of the heroic journey as chronicled by Campbell, this lecture slide deck (download includes both Prezi and Google Slides versions) will allow you to connect the classic pattern to the stories our students love. From The Matrix to Star Wars to Finding Nemo,
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7th - 10th
Storytelling Arc, FREE Handout to Use With ANY Literature, PDF & Google Drive
This 2-page file (printable PDF & Google Drive version) includes a blank form and a completed sample to serve as a model for students. The sample is from my students’ study of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado,” but you could use the blank worksheet with ANY book or short story.This activity is designed to work with fifth graders through high school seniors.Need a lecture to go along with this Storytelling Arc handout? A Prezi slide deck overview lecture is available for
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6th - 9th
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Elements of Drama Handout
This 2-page Elements of Drama Handout is perfect for use with any play or drama unit. Simple and straightforward, and a great addition to any reader's notebook or play study! Includes two pages of notes on the elements of drama, including definitions/explanations for drama, comedy, tragedy, character, protagonist, antagonist, setting, plot, conflict, theme, act, scene, stage directions, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy, aside, dramatic irony, foil, double entendre, pun, chorus, iambic pentameter,
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8th - 10th
Free Templates! Exit Slip, Bell Ringer, Journal Entry, & Take Note
Free editable/printable/digital templates for 1. Bell Ringers 2. Journal Entry 3. Exit Slip and 4. Take Note. These are great 5-minute activities that help maintain superior classroom management! They are editable, so change them to best fit your classroom needs. Enjoy this freebie & please check out new products when I drop them--I AM A NEWBIE!
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4th - 12th
Novel Study Tic-Tac-Toe Student Choice Board Freebie
This Tic-Tac-Toe Student Choice Board can be used for any novel. It can be assigned for a whole-class novel study, book clubs, or independent novel reading. Students complete any three tasks from the choice board to create a straight line. Tasks are strategically placed to ensure a mix of visual and written tasks are completed. Resource includes a Teacher's Guide, Tic-Tac-Toe student handout, and Grading Rubric. Make a copy of this Google Slides file to your own Google Drive. It can be uploaded
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6th - 12th
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FREE Editable Syllabus for Middle and High School English Language Arts Courses
Adapt this FREE course syllabus so it matches your own ELA course requirements! This fully editable course syllabus covers every aspect of a secondary English Language Arts course. Keep the included content or adapt it to match your course requirements. This document includes a link to a digital version for Google Classroom. Top Back to School Resources⭐ WAIT, check out my Complete First Week Back to School Unit with everything you need for the first week back to school! ⭐ Try this Mandala + A
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9th - 12th
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Inference Murder Mystery
This is a murder mystery slideshow that takes an activity I usually do physically and puts it in a digital format. This is usually used after a student has already learned about inferences, and is then trying to make their own inferences about who killed the man, why he was killed, and how. There are three different areas the students need to explore, including the crime scene, with close up shots on the scene, interviews with the suspects (including audio versions to listen to), and items fou
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7th - 9th
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Back to School: Editable Reading & Learning Inventory | Student Interest Survey
This Reading and Learning Inventory is a useful complement to reading workshop and independent reading. Have your students fill it out at the beginning of the year so that you can start helping match them to books right away.My BACK TO SCHOOL resources can help you simplify and start your year organized and informed! LIKE THIS PRODUCT? CHECK OUT THE WHOLE BUNDLE (AND SAVE!): Click here!RELATED PRODUCTSEditable Syllabus TemplateWriteStart Writing + Discussion Task Cards Bundle (175+ Cards!)Edit
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7th - 12th
Introduction to Shakespeare
- Build background information in a fun, unique, collaborative activity in which students practice research and presentation skills. - Unique Hashtag Summary activity to accompany the building background activity.Follow my store by clicking on the link at the top of the page for updates, announcements, and fun freebies! You can also find me on Pinterest, and Facebook!Check out these individual lessons for all things Shakespeare!Debate with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream- The Battle of t
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9th - 12th
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Chapter 1 Digital Activities - The Great Gatsby - Free Resource
The Great Gatsby has never been so easy to teach. This bundle includes a student activity for chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these resources perfect for centers, group work, or substitute days, too! Lead your students through the analysis of chapter 1 with this engaging student activity. They will love the easy to use format and clear directions. Here's what you'll get:· A complete student activity resource filled with engaging activities (
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9th - 12th
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Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer Free Printable Foldable Activity
Enjoy this free introduction to archetypes and the hero's journey. I've included two folding graphic organizers that you can use with any hero's journey. Teach archetypal symbolism with the first foldable, then extend that to the hero and create a representation of eight sections of the journey. I used it with The Odyssey, but it will work for so many others: Harry Potter, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, Lord of the Rings,Percy Jackson, or movies that involve the hero's journey Star Wars, Black
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8th - 12th
A Christmas Carol Summary and Cloze Activity Stave 1 FREEBIE!
**This is a FREEBIE! To purchase the full product, click HERE!**BAH! Humbug! Happy holidays, fellow educators! Welcome to the Christmas Carol Summary/Cloze Activity! This cloze activity is ONE OF A KIND-you get the virtual copy as well as a Google Docs and PDF to support all learners (key included)! Students love this click-and-drag Christmas Carol themed activity that helps with summary and recall skills for the classic holiday tale by Charles Dickens! Check out the preview to see more, or samp
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7th - 10th
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Irony in Lamb to the Slaughter - Roald Dahl - Graphic Organizer - Digital, Print
This graphic organizer explores irony in “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Identify dramatic irony, verbal irony, and situational irony in this thrilling short story.Included with this Lamb to the Slaughter Irony Graphic Organizer:✏️ Irony in “Lamb to the Slaughter” Handout - Digital & PrintDefinitions of dramatic irony, verbal irony, and situational ironyFlowchart graphic organizer with prompts to apply definitions to the text ✏️ Det
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8th - 11th
"The Tell Tale Heart" Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt
There is a ton of figurative language in "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe! This allows you to have students match the figurative language terms, identify examples, and then choose one example and make it come to life!Note: You need to make a copy of the file that is located in the eye. I cannot share it with your students.
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6th - 12th
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Thesis Statement Literary Analysis Templates Google Classroom FREE
Teaching and learning thesis statement for literary analysis does NOT need to be difficult. There is serious learning power in student collaboration! These templates allow students to write their own thesis statements while clicking in to see how their peers are doing it. This is extremely important for struggling students who may be afraid to ask for help and it's also a great tool for advanced students to learn from each other. With this resource, collaboration is intensely efficient and very
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Argumentative Writing Google Classroom Distance Learning
Digital Escape Room Challenge: A Dream Within a Dream!
This free, single digital escape room challenge is an engaging way for students to display their understanding of figurative language. This Escape Room challenge is based on Edgar Allan Poe's "A Dream Within a Dream." In this challenge, students fall asleep after reading "A Dream within a Dream" only to find themselves locked in a Gothic mansion in their dreams. Students will read the poem and must use their knowledge of stanzas, metaphors, personification, and alliteration to escape! This resou
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Google Classroom Graphic Organizer Venn Diagram
Start using Google Slides in the classroom with this graphic organizer! Students can develop their technology skills as they use this Venn Diagram to compare and contrast two topics or characters. Perfect for literature or informational texts! This is a sample of my Google Slides Graphic Organizer Pack.
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1st - 12th
Book Playlist Project FREEBIE - Fun Activity to Connect Music and Literature
Connect literature to music with this fun, engaging reading response activity! Students will make a ten-song playlist, connecting each song to their book. Use this for independent reading practice or a project with a whole group read!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:Book Playlist WorksheetDIGITAL:Google Slides - Interactive ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintUse in Many Different WaysFun for the Whole Class!Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade! NOTE: This r
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3rd - 12th
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Visual Book Recommendation Poster: Mental Health Awareness: MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Help your middle or high school readers learn about mental health & grow empathy through literature with these "Books About Mental Health" recommendation posters. This resource comes in the form of editable Google Slides, so you can tailor the book selections to your students.Looking for bundles of visual book recommendation posters like this one? Check out the following: Visual Book Recommendation Posters - Middle SchoolVisual Book Recommendation Posters - High SchoolLooking for more resour
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6th - 12th
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