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Common Core RL.9-10.10 scaffolded notes
HOLES Differentiated Unit Activity Pack | Louis Sachar | Novel Companion
These three differentiated activity packs for your unit on Holes by Louis Sachar each feature 12 activities for the novel. Check out the detailed preview, which shows ONE of the booklets, a sample of the spelling, punctuation and grammar tasksIncludes:Fill in the Holes - pre-reading poetry taskImpressions of Camp Green Lake - close reading taskYellow Spotted Lizards - visualization taskA New Reptile - imaginative taskStanley's Letter Home - planning and writing taskFiguratively Speaking - figura
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Literature ENDLESS BUNDLE | Multiple Novels, Short Stories, Plays and Poems
Introduction to the Historical Fiction Genre Lesson
Historical fiction is one of the most interesting literary genres, and it's important for students to be able to distinguish between it and nonfiction. One of the ways I help students to navigate and analyze texts intelligently is by providing direct instruction about each genre.
This historical fiction lesson contains :
1. a PPT minilesson for introducing the historical fiction genre, complete with examples using movie trailers and book trailers for historical fiction texts
2. guided notes f
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6th - 9th
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Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle
The Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle has everything you need to help your students dive deep into Gothic short stories! This bundle is meant to be paired with any Gothic short story you choose! In this bundle you will find...1 Fear Survey: (4 pages) Students will take an extensive survey to figure out which innate fear is the strongest in them! Once students have completed the fear survey, they will read about their fear and then answer reflective questions. This survey is a great tool to he
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9th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Background Information — 1920s Background Info & Author Bio
This resource includes guided notes for Background Information for the novel The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby background info is essential for students to learn and be familiar with before reading the novel!The focus of this lesson entails a brief history of the 1920s to include the following topics: author background, setting of The Great Gatsby, 1920s culture, the Jazz Age, the Roaring Twenties, the economic boom, gender roles, racism, prohibition, modernism, art deco,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: The Great Gatsby Unit Plan | Novel Study Bundle — 6 Full Weeks of Lessons
Romeo & Juliet Hexagonal Thinking Diagram | Character, Theme, Context, Motif
Create hexagonal thinking diagrams for Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet by matching the sides and explaining the connections! 116 hexagon pieces provided to choose from - simply print, cut and go.Students draw links between characters, themes, motifs, symbols, context and devices. Each hexagon piece has the information and a visual prompt clearly displayed. Fast finishers can color or embellish their hexagons!UPDATE: Now includes duplicate pages allowing for spellings of Friar Laurence or Fri
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Romeo & Juliet BUNDLE of Creative ELA Activities to Study Shakespeare
Differentiated Character Hexagonal Thinking Diagram Templates for Any Book
Coach your students through discussion and note-taking for the characters of any novel, short story or play, and then instruct them in the creation of a hexagonal thinking diagram by matching the sides, drawing links between characters and explaining their reasons.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Allow more able students to work independently on the hexagon diagram pieces.Now includes three differentiated versions - one baseline, one
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8th - 11th
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Comparing Poetry for Gifted & Talented Students with Any Poems - Guided Practice
Use this PowerPoint and modelling worksheets with any poems!Aimed at middle and high school gifted and talented students, this is a full lesson guide for comparing several areas of poetry for two or more poems chosen by the teacher. This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.The slideshow includes built-in discussion prompts and a quick 'language of comparison' starter task to draw students in. The sheets can be used as a cloze activity with st
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
Editable ANY TEXT Hexagonal Thinking Diagram | Character, Theme, Context, Motif
Create hexagonal thinking diagrams for any studied text - novel, short story, play, or even movie - by adding the details to these editable hexagon pieces! Simply edit, print, cut and go.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Students draw links between characters, themes, context, motifs, symbols, devices and quotations by matching the sides and explaining the connections. Spare blank hexagons included for you to create your own elements.
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
The Great Gatsby Hexagonal Thinking Diagram for Character, Theme, Context, Motif
Create hexagonal thinking diagrams for Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby by matching the sides and explaining the connections! 42 hexagon pieces provided in multiple sizes - simply print, cut and go.Students draw links between characters, themes, motifs, symbols, context and devices. Each hexagon piece has the information and a visual prompt clearly displayed. Fast finishers can color or embellish their hexagons!UPDATE: Now includes printable reverse sides for taking notes, and giant single-pa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â ENDLESS ELA BUNDLE | Middle & High School | Reading, Writing, Communication
Growing *MEGA-LITERATURE BUNDLE!* Cornell Notes, Graphic Orgs., MS/HS!
Everything you need to teach Reading: Literature across grades 6-12!Most products in this bundle come with their own lesson plans, answer keys, digital and printable PDF and DOCX versions, and are in both A4 and letter sizes, but if you need anything, let me know!Added 9/1/2023: “Literary Crash Course” one-pager—only available in my bundles! It was a super-useful way to help students review for unit tests and big exams related to literature. It includes nearly all relevant terms: plot structure,
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7th - 12th
Native American Literature - Indigenous Stories - 2 Week Unit
In just 2 weeks, teach your students about older and modern Native American and their literature!What's Included in this Native Literature Unit:Unit-at-a-glance suggested calendarDetailed lesson plansBinder cover for material organization4 engaging presentations (over 60 slides)Collaborative posters for students research about 7 different regionsLinks to engaging, relevant, and modern videos to incorporate into the lessonsGuided notes about Indigenous literature - key providedLinks to stories yo
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8th - 12th
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Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Introduction Slideshow & Guided Notes | Editable
Before you begin your Born a Crime by Trevor Noah unit, give students a great overview with this Born a Crime Introduction Lesson! Perfect for either version of the text, this Born a Crime Introduction Slideshow will allow you to introduce the novel and your unit's essential questions.First, have students answer the pre-thinking question. What do they think it means to be "born a crime?"Then, use the included slideshow while students fill out the guided notes. This short, 7-slide presentation is
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Unit Bundle | Unabridged & Young Readers
Gothic Literature Intro Edgar Allan Poe - American Literature - Halloween
Perfect for in-person or online classes! Digital assignments have ready-to-go text boxes--all you have to do is assign them.Get your students excited about Gothic literature with this intro lesson! Help students become acquainted with Edgar Allan Poe's style of writing and 10 motifs that make Gothic literature so unique and interesting.What this resource includes:-Teacher guide-Detailed lesson plan-Links to engaging videos about Poe and Gothic examples-Presentation available in Google Slides and
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American Literature Gothic BUNDLE - 2 Weeks Edgar Allan Poe Halloween Ideas
BUNDLE: Odyssey Books 9 & 12 Guided Reading-HS English Low-High Level Readers
Explore "The Odyssey" with our bundle of close reading assignments, each focusing on key passages from Homer's epic. Included in this bundle:Close Reading: The Cicones PassageClose Reading: The Lotus Eaters PassageClose Reading: The Cyclops PassageClose Reading: The Sirens PassageThese assignments guide students through the text with color-coded annotations and questions. They're designed for flexibility in lesson planning and cater to learners of all levels. Enhance your classroom resources wit
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7th - 12th
Of Mice & Men Hexagonal Thinking Diagram | Character, Theme, Context, Motif
Create hexagonal thinking diagrams for Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men by matching the sides and explaining the connections! 35 hexagon pieces provided - simply print, cut and go.Students draw links between characters, themes, motifs, symbols, context and devices. Each hexagon piece has the information and a visual prompt clearly displayed. Fast finishers can color or embellish their hexagons!UPDATE: Repeated word typo fixed.Want the editable version for any text? Check out Editable ANY TEXT H
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8th - 11th
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Introduction to Greek Mythology and The Odyssey
This lesson covers a general overview of the major elements of Greek Mythology and Homer's The Odyssey. Included in this package is:A complete powerpoint with background information and historical contextScripted lesson planDocument listing Illinois common core standards, objectives, and assessmentsGuided notes sheet (for students) following the PowerPointKWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) chartExit Slip This lesson introduces background knowledge and information pertaining to Greek Mythology, Ep
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7th - 12th
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Homer's The Iliad Character Analysis Worksheets & Graphic Organizers Part Two
Homer's The Iliad Character Analysis | Worksheets & Graphic Organizers | Part TwoThis resource is tailored to enhance your students' comprehension and engagement with Homer's timeless tale of heroism, honor, and the complexities of human nature.If you're short for time or need a quick fix for teaching "The Iliad", this is a great resource. Print or post and teach and enjoy reading Homer's masterpiece alongside your students, as they carry out this student-centred, interactive activity. This
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7th - 12th
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Short Stories 101 Guided Notes RL10.2 Identifying Theme Literary Analysis RL10.3
Use this slideshow and guided notes to review and deepen knowledge of literary analysis as you grow more analytical independent readers. --5 pages of guided notesWith "Short Stories 101: A Crash Course in Literary Analysis", Delve into key vocabulary and essential techniques for analyzing theme, guided by step-by-step instructions that make literary analysis accessible for all learners. With an embedded quick write and group work activation activity, students will actively engage in building ba
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â RL.10.2 Analyzing/Tracing Theme; Objective Summaries EOC Test Prep Bundle
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Introduction Lesson | Editable
Help your students understand the historical context of Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" with this "A Modest Proposal" Introduction Lesson! Students will fill out guided notes as they learn about English-Irish relations during Swift's lifetime and more!Introduce your students to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift with the included and EDITABLE slideshow. The slideshow covers Jonathan Swift's background, England and Ireland's history, the state of Ireland at the time of "A Modest Proposal'
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift Satire Mini-Unit | Printable & Digital
"The Yellow Wallpaper" Slides, Active Reading Guide, Project Literary Analysis
Engage your AP and diverse learners alike with "The Yellow Wallpaper" resource pack! Perfectly tailored for high school AP classes and adaptable for varying student abilities.Start with the Anticipation Guide.Dive into Charlotte Perkins Gilman's captivating tale using 35 detailed slides covering author insights, thematic exploration, character analysis, and compelling textual evidence.Equip your students with a comprehensive 6-page Active Reading Guide for a holistic approach before, during, an
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Homer's The Iliad Character Analysis Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
Homer's The Iliad Character Analysis | Worksheets & Graphic OrganizersThis resource is tailored to enhance your students' comprehension and engagement with Homer's timeless tale of heroism, honor, and the complexities of human nature.If you're short for time or need a quick fix for teaching "The Iliad", this is a great resource. Print or post and teach and enjoy reading Homer's masterpiece alongside your students, as they carry out this student-centred, interactive activity. This is ideal if
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7th - 12th
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Antigone Character Analysis Essay Writing Pack | Worksheets & Graphic Organizers
Make approaching Antigone accessible and engaging with this great tool for character analysis and crafting character analysis essays. If you're aiming to show students the intricate dynamics and moral dilemmas contained within Sophocle's tragedy, this resource saves you time and energy. The prep work is done!What's In This Resource?This resource guides students towards an in-depth discovery of the characters with a 3-page graphic organizer for each main character and then a full 7-page graphic o
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9th - 12th
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS: An Active Reading Strategy
CHARACTER ANALYSIS - GRAPHIC ORGANIZERAnalyzing characters is a critical skill that enables students to determine character motivation, author purpose, conflict within a story's plot, and the impact of symbolism on a character. The character analysis organizer provides a powerful structure that guides close and active reading and helps students focus on the information required for analyzing characters. CHARACTER ANALYSIS ORGANIZER - FEATURESâś… Use with any novelWant to analyze characters from mo
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7th - 12th
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William Shakespeare Notes Presentation
William Shakespeare Notes PresentationHere's what this digital download includes:1. Presentation for your students to learn about William Shakespeare, which includes an author background video.2. PDF copy of the presentation for students with IEPs.3. Link to interactive Canva presentation.Here's what this presentation talks about:1. Background information about William Shakespeare2. Information about Shakespeare's writing career3. Tips for reading Shakespeare4. Information and background about t
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9th - 12th
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