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Socratic Seminar for ANY Text: Literary Analysis - Distance Learning
The Socratic Seminar is named after Greek philosopher Socrates, who believed in the power of social learning and deliberate discussion. Socrates believed that humans learned best from questioning and discussion. He believed discussion helped individuals critically think through complex ideas and learn better than they could on their own. You can think of a Socratic Seminar as an “intellectual discussion,” but you can also see it as a conversation where you “think out loud” and “talk it out.” Ess
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Conspiracy Theories Reading Response - Analyze Argument & Evidence Validity
Enjoy 22 conspiracy theory informational text passages (URL links) and questions to analyze argument, claim, evidence and to practice every common core reading and writing standard (Printable & Digital) - No prep lesson plan, bell ringer, exit slip, 22 nonfiction article links, reading response handouts, writing prompts (Persuasive, Expository Research, Creative/Narrative), PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Doc and effortless grading rubric for fun ELA classroom activities, Google Classroom
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Figurative Language Worksheets - Similes, Metaphors, Idioms and Easel
This figurative language pack includes a types of figurative language handout that defines different figures of speech like similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, and hyperbole and gives an example of each. On the first worksheet students have to identify ten sentences that use metaphors or similes. There are nine additional practice worksheets with practice with similes, idioms, metaphors, personification and hyperbole. No prep. Print and go. Keys included. Ten worksheets in all. Great ac
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4th - 7th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Idioms Bundle - PowerPoints, Worksheets, Easel Activities and Boom Cards
The Crucible Act 1 Character Map Review Activity or Exam, PDF & Google Drive
Help your students recall 16 different characters they met in Act 1 of Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible. By filling in the flow chart either in teams of two or as a solo activity, students will be forced to dig back into the text as they build a visual reminder of the wheels within wheels that are turning in old Salem-town.This item includes a 2-page PDF of the student worksheet and answer key and a Google Drive version of the worksheet.Want more materials to help get your students exc
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Unit with Hunger Games Comparison
"The Lottery" Short Story Literature GuideThis package of documents features numerous materials for teaching Shirley Jackson's 1948 short story "The Lottery." Includes an introduction activity (using real stones), guided reading questions (for recall/comprehension, analysis, applying, critical thinking), discussion questions, a character chart, extended activities, a 26-question quiz (15 multiple choice, 9 vocabulary matching, 2 short answer essay), and a theme comparison with the novel The Hung
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Hunger Games Teaching Unit Mega Growing Bundle
Sarcasm, Irony, Satire, and Parody English Literary Devices
Sarcasm, Irony, Satire, and Parody English Literary Devices Is That Sarcasm? Enhanced Lesson Plan for Irony, Satire, and Parody, Printables/ Handouts, Students' NotesEnglish language arts students like to laugh while they learn!Introduce English language arts students to the concepts of sarcasm, irony, parody, and satire. This lesson can be used prior to teaching longer, more complex short stories, poems, viewing films, creative writing, novel studies.Includes: ★**ZIP FILE** Is That Sarcasm? Eve
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Crucible Study Questions, Act by Act Guide, Arthur Miller, PDF & Google Drive
Use these questions covering all four acts of The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s compelling play about mass hysteria and the Salem Witch Trials, to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Miller’s themes.This packet includes four pages of student handouts with detailed questions (plot points, inference, and personal connections) covering all four acts of The Crucible. A separate six-page detailed answer key is also included, of course. (A total of 10 pages in PDF forma
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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One-Pager Project — 25 Printable Templates for One Pagers
This resource includes printable templates for any one pager project! A one-pager is a collage of illustrations and written analyses on one page that make up an aesthetically pleasing interpretation of a subject, such as: a short story, a poem, a work of art, a broadcast, a speech, a play, a song, vocabulary... anything!If you assign your students an artistic summarizing activity, like the one-pager, make sure to include these 25 templates! Templates can make artsy projects a bit more enjoyable
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: One Pagers Bundle — 8 One-Pager Projects and Templates
Hamlet Scene-by-Scene Study Question Set, Shakespeare, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Use this package of scene-by-scene questions covering William Shakespeare’s timeless tale, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Shakespeare’s themes.This packet includes 20 pages of student handouts with detailed questions (plot points, inference, and personal connections) covering every scene of Hamlet’s tormented quest to avenge his father’s murder. A separate 13-page detailed answer key is also included, of course
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Macbeth FUN Personality Quiz - Pre-Reading Activity
Fun personality test to introduce students to the characters in Macbeth. Based on the format of personality quizzes that students have most likely done in their free time online or in magazines, this personality quiz has answers that align with one of five major characters in the play Macbeth (Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Duncan, The Witches). This quiz is a fun way to have students find similarities with the characters in order to peak their interest, and to see how these characters are not o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry Annotation - How to Annotate a Poem Guide Instructions & Assignment
Poetry annotation is an important skill for students to master, and this ready-to-use resource guides students through the entire process of how to annotate a poem. Analyzing poetry is very challenging for students, but with this step-by-step guide, your students will feel totally confident annotating any poem they encounter during your poetry unit. This resource goes through all of the practical steps that students must take when analyzing and annotating a poem, and there is absolutely no prep
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Why You Should Read Learning Stations - Informational Text - Benefits of Reading
SHOW students why they should read through these engaging, collaborative learning stations that feature informational text + multimedia. Each station focuses on a different benefit of reading.These stations work well for any ELA class. They're great for the beginning of the year/semester, before literature circles, or before any whole-class or independent/choice reading project.When you purchase this resource, you will receive the following in both PRINT and DIGITAL (Google Slides & Forms) v
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamlet, Introduction to Shakespeare's Hamlet, Introductory Prezi & Google Slides
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture (downloads in Prezi, Google Slides, and PDF versions) that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of William Shakespeare’s classic play, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make Hamlet’s situation relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers the time perio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Catcher in the Rye Chapter Questions, Salinger, Study Guide, PDF & Google Drive
Use these chapter questions covering J.D. Salinger’s classic American novel, The Catcher in the Rye, to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Salinger’s themes and the character of Holden Caulfield.This packet includes 12 pages of student handouts with detailed questions (plot points, inference, and personal connections) covering all 26 chapters of Holden’s three-day journey around New York City. A separate 11-page detailed answer key is also included, of course
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argument and Rhetorical Analysis Games for Secondary ELA
This bundle of argument and rhetoric games for secondary ELA contains SEVEN unique games that target the skills of argumentation in a fun and high-interest format.The games included in this bundle are:Rhetorical Devices BINGO GameIn this game, students fill out BINGO cards with rhetorical devices, and they have to identify devices used in quotations read by the teacher. Five in row WINS the round! This game tests students' ability to identify rhetorical devices in texts.Would You Rather? Card
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Macbeth, Scene-by-Scene Questions for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, PDF & Google CCSS
Use this package of scene-by-scene questions covering William Shakespeare’s Macbeth to pull your students into the text and inspire them to think deeply about Shakespeare’s work.This packet includes 21 pages of student handouts with detailed questions (plot points, inference, and personal opinions) covering every scene of Macbeth. A separate 11-page detailed answer key is also included, of course. (A total of 32 pages in PDF format + Google Drive versions of the fill-in-the-blank student handout
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Worksheet
This worksheet teaches students the difference among ethos, pathos, and logos. Students read each term's definition and then read nine scenarios and write what they believe someone is using to persuade others: ethos, pathos, or logos. This worksheet could be applied as a mini-lesson to any literature unit or novel.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Literary Christmas Cards + Fun Activity: ELA Student Gift, Bulletin Board, Craft
Unwrap the magic of the season with literary holiday cards! This set of 50+ student greeting cards and a bonus activity is the perfect blend of festive cheer and bookish charm. ⭐What's Inside: ⭐1. A Collection of 50+ Literary Holiday Cards:Classic and YA literature meets the holiday spirit with these bookish greeting cards. Full of puns and personality, you'll spread the joy of reading with a variety of authors like:Edgar Allan PoeHenry David ThoreauNathaniel HawthorneEmily DickinsonRay Bradbury
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Celebrate a Nation of Readers Collaborative Poster, Read Across America
This nation of readers celebration collaborative poster combines writing, reflection, coloring, creativity, and group work all for celebrating Read Across America. All inspired by promoting reading, the reading journey, imagination, and great for your classroom March celebrations. I have childhood books that mean the world to me and I will never forget them. It is time to celebrate reading! This year-round reading motivation poster features a writing activity and brain-friendly fun. Students w
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Reading and Writing Collaborative Posters Bundle
Types of Characters and Characterization Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
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* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples (**PLEASE NOTE: Many of these videos come from youtube, please ensure that you district has access prior to purchasing. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know and I will update it with a new link.)
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall po
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Urban Legends Nonfiction Reading Passages & Questions (Printable & Digital)
30 urban legends and myths informational texts, reading comprehension and analysis handouts, writing prompts (persuasive, expository, creative/narrative) and graphic organizers (Printable & Digital) - NO PREP lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, bell ringer, exit slip and effortless grading rubric perfect for distance learning!Urban Legends, mysteries and myths engage students in practicing every single common core standard for writing (persuasive, e
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Puritanism Learning Stations -- Perfect as an intro to The Crucible
I USED to introduce Puritanism and Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" with a (lame and boring) PowerPoint. Now I teach it with these engaging learning stations that help students discover Puritanism through collaborative learning stations.These 4 stations will acquaint your students with the crazy Puritans of the Salem Witch Trials and "The Crucible." Understanding Puritanism is essential pre-reading context for "The Crucible." When I facilitate stations, discussion is a key component. Students read
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Satire : PowerPoint, Google Slides Digital Lesson
Perfect for distance learning OR the classroom! 35 slides in length! Two student activities! Introduce your students to the literary genre of SATIRE through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about decoding and recognizing SATIRE. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: general information on SATIRE, background information on SATIRE, examples of satire from literature, and examples from culture that use S
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Realism Unit: American Literature (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Because I Could Not Stop For Death by Emily Dickinson Lesson and Assignments
Teach Because I Could Not Stop For Death by Emily Dickinson with this ready-to-use teaching bundle that includes a presentation, poetry annotation assignment, analysis questions, symbolism assignment, answer keys, and creative writing. Because I Could Not Stop for Death personifies death and takes students on an eerie carriage ride from birth to passing. This makes a great Halloween poetry lesson, but it can be used at any time of the year! This is included in our best-selling poetry bundle>&
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
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Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
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