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High school critical thinking literature resources $5-10
Figurative Language Stories ~ Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8
6 original reading passages for teaching and reviewing figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, idiom, and allusion.These activities are perfect for weekly homework, daily/bell work, classwork, review, test prep, or assessment.Each of the 6 passages includes 4 activities. Please view the preview file for the first passage and tasks in their entirety.Task A: Identify Figurative Language - Read the story and annotate (highlight or underline and
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
The Outsiders Body Biography, Characterization, Character Analysis
The Outsiders Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. For the first time you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, The Outsiders, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! ****Now it includes the digital learning version. ****This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle include
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA, An Entire Year of Body Biography Projects, Bundle
Body Biography, Characterization, Any Novel, Short Story, Film, Analysis
The Body Biography, Characterization, Bundle for any novel, short story, play, or film is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters your students experience in their reading. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, a character study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! This blank template bundle includes 3 characters sketches for an adult female, adult male, and a child. Give your students a relevant an
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School ELA, An Entire Year of Body Biography Projects, Bundle
Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)
**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta
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3rd - 12th
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Of Mice and Men Unit Plan, OMM Bundle of Lessons, John Steinbeck, CCSS
Enjoy this bundle of thoughtful materials designed to take your students through four weeks of lessons covering John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men. Everything you’ll need is here – just add a class set of novels and you’re good to go.This Of Mice and Men bundle includes:• A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) • An extended metaphor activity that helps familiarize students with John Steinb
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8th - 11th
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One Pager Templates - 40 Print and Digital One Pager Templates
One-Pagers are the perfect way to combine higher-level thinking and creativity into your classroom, and with these 40 different templates, you will never hear "I don't know where to start!" again. Your students can show their mastery and understanding of ANY subject in new and innovative ways.You can use these Print and Digital One Pager templates with ANY subject you are teaching. Perfect for literature, math, science, social studies, vocabulary, grammar, and more!This resource includes:20 no-
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: One Pager Mega Bundle - Book Reports - Exit Tickets
First Chapter Friday Graphic Organizers - Active Listening Sheets Print/Digital
Promote active listening and help students focus during your First Chapter Friday read alouds with this pack of engaging graphic organizers available in print AND digital versions.I designed these worksheets to be "low-maintenance," so that students can ENJOY listening to First Chapter Fridays without doing work that feels like a chore. That's why all of these worksheets include graphics for students to color as they listen. You can pass out a different organizer each week, or print off multiple
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to Shakespeare Learning Stations
Do you need to do an introduction to Shakespeare? Looking for a fun and interesting way to do it? Get your students engaged, learning, and moving as they discover information about Shakespeare and his world. There are also two stations that give students tips and experience with reading Shakespeare's language. After this introduction to Shakespeare, they will be ready to dive in!In this resource you will find station titles, task cards, and task sheets, as well as editable cards so you can add
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9th - 12th
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STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
CHRISTMAS Escape Room (Activities, Trivia & Puzzle Games for Students)
There are five Christmas escape room-type (trivia) challenges included in this file. Each activity can be completed individually or in conjunction with one another, depending on the time available in your planning. The challenges could be used as individual, pair or small group activities. The puzzles and games are designed to promote communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills. A detailed and thorough teacher instruction page has been included, which provides differentiated instructio
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5th - 12th
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Growth Mindset Escape Room | Middle and High School
Want a fun and engaging way to teach perseverance, grit, teamwork and why having a growth mindset is important? This Growth Mindset Escape Room is the perfect challenge for middle and high school students to both teach the concepts of a growth mindset and to have fun. ● ● ● Students are given the a scenario where their school is taken over by the evil Dr. Dread, with the only way out is to use their brain power before it turns to mush. By working together, and figuring out the clues, studen
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career
Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room
Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room! This is great as a back to school escape room! This escape room is perfect for both the end of the year and beginning of the year. Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning.This resource includes everything you need to implement a challenging and fun escape room fo
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4th - 9th
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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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END OF THE YEAR Escape Room (Team Building Activities)
If you are looking for a team-building activity to keep your students engaged during the last few days, weeks or month before summer break, then THE GREAT END OF THE YEAR ESCAPE is for you! There are six end of the year-themed (trivia) challenges included in this file. Students will complete a variety of tasks using different skills including: problem-solving, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and basic math. Looking for a digital end of the year escape room? If so, click HERE!A fun, one
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Escape Room Team Building Bundle
Romeo and Juliet Lessons and Activities for Real Life Connections
ROMEO & JULIET has so many life lessons for our students. Engage them in the study of the play by helping them see the many connections they can make between their lives and those of the characters.UPDATE JANUARY 2024: the resource as been updated with many additions to the slideshow and an editable version that you can use digitally.This resource includes a variety of responses, activities and reflections that are designed to help students make connections between Romeo & Juliet and th
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8th - 12th
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The Diary of Anne Frank DRAMA Unit for Play Version (Goodrich & Hackett)
This is an extremely thorough, full 3-week (14 days!) unit for the short story/drama version of "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. These resources are focused around Common Core Standards for Grade 8, but they are absolutely still relevant for all middle grades students who are studying this story or drama genre in general. Please verify this by taking a look at the preview file.This is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 8: November Selection – Click here to
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7th - 9th
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The Giver Body Biography Project, Characterization, Character Analysis
The Giver Body Biography Bundle For Print and Distance Learning is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from this well known middle school novel. The character studies will give your students plenty of opportunities for creativity. For the first time, you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative group poster, Lois Lowry's, The Giver, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! **This bundle now includes the digital version for dis
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6th - 9th
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Introduction to Shakespeare’s Language: Fun Shakespeare Activities & PowerPoint
Perhaps the greatest obstacle between Shakespeare’s plays and student audiences is the language barrier. Now you can minimize the challenge by introducing your students to the language of Shakespeare in a way that is fun, meaningful and memorable. This Introduction to Shakespeare's Language bundle—including a 28-slide editable PowerPoint and packet of truly engaging language activities and handouts—will empower your students to better understand and even appreciate Shakespeare’s work, AND actua
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7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Body Biography Project, Great for Characterization Bundle
This Romeo and Juliet Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless play. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! The project bundle includes 7 characters from Romeo and Juliet. Give your students a relevant and modern experience while promoting the 4 C's, character development, Shak
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: British Literature Body Biography Project Bundle
To Kill a Mockingbird Body Biography Project Bundle, Great for Characterization
This To Kill A Mockingbird Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless novel by Harper Lee. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Teachers and students experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, To Kill A Mockingbird, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle includes 9 characters. Give your students
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Body Biography Project Bundle, Characterization
One Pagers Bundle — 8 One-Pager Projects and Templates
This One Pager Bundle is a great deal if you are a fan of the one-pager project like me!One-pagers are the highlight reel of a student’s analysis regarding a particular subject. It requires them to really asses what is the most essential information, such as the most important quotes, symbols, themes, or connections... among many other things.One Pagers are awesome for so many reasons... here's a few:They are an appealing alternative to the traditional worksheets.They make great summative tools
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Inferencing Task Cards
Inferencing can be a difficult concept to teach, learn, and master. Our students often need additional support to fully understand this skill. This product contains various components to support your students' learning. Included in this product are 32 task cards containing short stories, 32 task cards containing pictures for inferencing, 1 visual support to help teach what inferencing is, and 2 graphic organizers that can be used with each task card. Each card contains questions that target infe
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3rd - 12th
Literary Analysis Essay, Introduction to Lit. Analysis Essay Writing, CCSS
Help students dig into the elements of literary analysis essay writing with this MASSIVE collection of tools organized into an efficient and effective nine-day writing unit. Using an animated short film on YouTube and a classic short story as source material, students will see how introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs are built. They’ll learn step-by-step building block formulas and deconstruct sample essays. By the end of the unit, students will have the tools they’ll need to be able to
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8th - 11th
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"The Tell Tale Heart" Escape Room for Grades 7-10 ELA
Engage grades 7-10 ELA students with "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room--now in print OR digital format! Can students piece together the plot and find the Old Man's heart to avenge his killer? Find out with this escape room! To implement this escape room, arrange students into groups of approximately four students each. Give each group a detective file and hide the five clues in designated spots around the classroom OR share the Google Form in Google Classroom and see your stud
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
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