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Free high school literature scaffolded notes
Figurative Language Handout / Reference Notes
This is a really cute Figurative Language handout with notes and examples for 8 figures of speech.If you're looking for more: this product is included with my Figurative Language PowerPoint- Teach and Practice (google compatible) product which includes 55+ slides, guided notes, and a handout for students to record answers to the practice slides. Practice slides include 14 slides of general examples, 14 examples from music lyrics, and 14 examples from literature. This product was created with the
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5th - 12th
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Gift of the Magi - Close Reading Analysis
This free product is a close reading analysis of O. Henry's short story, "Gift of the Magi." There is a teacher's instruction page, which details how I have used this document in my own classroom, specifically targeting the importance of the gradual release process and teaching students how to annotate a piece of text. A full sample annotation packet is also included.
This text lends itself to teaching students the importance of annotation targeting vocabulary, textual evidence for setting an
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8th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Film Guiding Worksheet (Luhrmann)
This is a one-page guiding worksheet for students watching the Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet film. An answer sheet is included. Please note--the formatting looks strange in the thumbnails, but the original file is ok!
I designed this worksheet to help students find and note differences between the film and the play, in preparation for a later class discussion and comparison essay.
Only THREE of the 18 questions explicitly ask for comparison--the others simply ask for short answers or descripti
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8th - 10th
Teaching Irony Slideshow/Gallery Walk with Guided Fill-In Notes Freebie
Whether you’re starting off the year teaching irony or doing an end of the year refresher, this slideshow with guided notes is perfect for engaging your middle school and high school students and holding them accountable with accessible notes.I use this in my own high school classroom and it’s a solid introduction and refresher to irony. Please enjoy and let me know how it went!Happy teaching!Check out my Short Story Mini-Unit Student Workbook resources:Octavia Butler's "Bloodchild" Short Story
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8th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game Part 1 (Guided Reading)
This is a Google slides presentation of the story "The Most Dangerous Game" with embedded discussion/comprehension questions, as well as audio by Edward French. Standards: RL.9.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Learning Target: Read and respond to questions about Richard Connell’s short story, “The Most Dangerous Game.” Succe
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9th - 12th
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Character Sketch Worksheet
A worksheet that creates a brief character sketch. Students can use this to map out fictional characters of their own creation or to take a more in-depth look at a character in an established work. This worksheet asks about the character's appearance, thoughts, words, actions, and motivations.
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6th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Form--Novel
Using this form, students analyze a novel one literary element at a time. Setting, characterization, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, mood, tone, and other elements are addressed, along with literary techniques. Questions are posed for each element and students enter their responses. This form can be used as a teacher led activity, it can be completed by students working in pairs, or it can be assigned to students individually. It is very useful for independent reading book reports. After
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8th - 12th
Introducing Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet- Act I Scene 1- Comic Strip
BLANK STUDY GUIDE NOW INCLUDED!!!!!!Are you looking for help with Shakespeare? Do you want your child to not only understand Shakespeare but also embrace the visual nature of a play?This comic strip of Romeo and Juliet- Act I Scene 1 may just be the ticket!Shakespeare was meant to be seen. Not read at a desk. That’s why creating these comics was so important to me. One of the truths about learning Shakespeare is that it can be frustrating. Retaining everything that was said in class can be diffi
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8th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Scene Notes Template
This document is a blank template for students to take reading or discussion notes on each individual scene of Romeo and Juliet. Space is provided for act and scene labels, events and characters, questions and unfamiliar words, and figurative language. Most versions of the play have 24 scenes. To have a box for each scene you need 12 pages total, one of the first page and eleven of the second page.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Persuasive Writing Plan - Template - Scaffold - OREO PARAGRAPHS
Use this scaffold to plan the PERFECT persuasive text.OREO paragraphs:O: OpinionR: ReasonE: Example or evidenceO: Re-state opinion
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4th - 12th
Short Story Analysis Template for ANY Story
Build independence with these short story analysis worksheets (printable and digital) that students can use to kickstart their thinking about any short story.This resource includes printable PDF worksheets as well as two different digital versions - a fillable PDF form and a PowerPoint with fillable text boxes, which can also be uploaded to your Google Drive for use in Google Slides.The resource prompts students to identify and analyse a range of aspects of any short story:Important contextTheme
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6th - 10th
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Plot Structure Diagram
Students can practice the basic plot structure by filling in this graphic organizer as they read. They can also use it to plan their own writing pieces. This is adaptable to different stories and grade levels.
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Literary Terms & Plot Diagram Notes
This is the template I've used to take review notes with my middle school kids. It covers setting, point-of-view, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and the plot diagram. It calls for basic definitions and is a great review. This could also make a great quiz template for definitions. I also use this same template for students to answer questions over texts we've read. Most recently, they completed all of the above for The Ransom of Red Chief.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Odyssey Focused Cornell Notes Chart
Students complete the chart as they read through the Odyssey. This Cornell Notes style chart requires students to identify specific elements in each adventure: a brief summary, student-generated study questions, conflicts, epic hero traits and human weaknesses, and theme.
A model of "The Lotus Eaters" is provided for teachers.
This active reading strategy is designed to promote reading comprehension, higher-level thinking, and prepare students to write the in class essay (which is also availab
Grades:
7th - 10th
Crash Course Literature #201 - The Odyssey WS & Key
Guided Notes & Key including discussion/review portions. Each guided note worksheet focuses on student analysis and comprehension.Crash Course Literature #201 - The OdysseyCopied from Crash Course: ‘In which John Green teaches you about Homer’s Odyssey. If it was Homer’s… If Homer was even real… Anyway, that stuff doesn’t really matter. John teaches you the classic, by which I mean classical, epic poem, the Odyssey. The Journey of Odysseus as he made his way home after the conclusion of the
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9th - 12th
Point of View Foldable
Students create a foldable for notes on points of view: first person, third person, omniscient, and limited omniscient. Simply fold the paper in half lengthwise and cut flaps. Students can write titles on the front of each flap. An answer key for the guided notes is included. Teachers can select their own examples from relevant, grade-level appropriate literature.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Flow Chart for Determining Point of View
This is a flow chart that can help students determine the point of view in a story, whether it is first person, second person, third person limited or third person omniscient. This will help them understand narrators.
The student can start with any story and by looking at the pronouns and the inner thoughts and feelings of characters, they can determine the point of view in a story.
This would be useful for students from middle school through high school.
I hope this is helpful for you and y
Grades:
6th - 12th
Hamlet Doodle Notes for AP Lit - Free Preview
Doodle Notes will allow students to explore their understanding of William Shakespeare's Hamlet through thoughtful questions for discussion and a visual note-taking scaffold. This free resource is designed for AP English Literature and Composition teachers and students, and it includes an explicit alignment to the AP Lit Course Skills outlined in the AP Lit Course and Exam Description. The PDF document you receive with this download includes easily-printable and immediately-usable notes pages fo
Grades:
11th - 12th
Literary Elements Notes & Graphic Organizer
Freebie! Notes page and graphic organizer for literary elements! Great resource to have literary element definitions and examples from a mentor text in one place. In addition is a graphic organizer to practice identifying literary elements in any text!
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3rd - 9th
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British Literature: Anglo-Saxon Lyric Poetry
The Powerpoint series introduces students to the lyric poetry of the Anglo-Saxon period and focuses on "The Seafarer," "The Wander," and "The Wife's Lament." It contains notes on the poetic style and discussion questions for each poem.
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9th - 12th
Crash Course Literature #301 - Their Eyes Were Watching God WS & Key
Guided Notes & Key including discussion/review portions. Each guided note worksheet focuses on student analysis and comprehension.Crash Course Literature #301 - Their Eyes Were Watching GodCopied from Crash Course: ‘In which John Green talks to you about Zora Neale Hurston’s novel, “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” You’ll learn about Zora Neale Hurston’s life, and we’ll also look at how the interpretations of the book have changed over time. Also, this book will give you a healthy appreciation
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9th - 12th
FREE ABOLITION UNIT GUIDED NOTES (transcendentalism, temperance, women's rights)
These guided notes were designed to be used with the unit linked and described below...ENJOY!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Abolition-Other-Pre-Civil-War-Movements-57-highly-visual-informative-slides-525486***Enhanced to include guided notes & other tweaksThis PowerPoint is broken into 5 secions (detailed below) which can be downloaded and taught separately, or downloaded as one file and taught as a whole unit. Enjoy!Abolition & Other Pre-Civil War MovementsPart 1 - Tra
Grades:
6th - 11th
Reading Guide for "Thank you, M'am" by Langston Hughes
This ten-question basic reading guide is intended for middle school or high school students who struggle with reading comprehension and literary terms. Higher-level questions build on established comprehension, culminating in a final question (and hopefully, discussion) about the theme/themes in Hughes' short story.I recommend using it during an interactive read-aloud with teacher guidance.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Short Story Reading Guides for High School or Middle School
Crash Course Literature #101 - How and Why We Read WS & Key
Guided Notes & Key including discussion/review portions. Each guided note worksheet focuses on student analysis and comprehension.Crash Course Literature #101 - How and Why We ReadCopied from Crash Course: ‘In which John Green kicks off the Crash Course Literature mini-series with a reasonable set of questions. Why do we read? What’s the point of reading critically? John will argue that reading is about effectively communicating with other people. Unlike direct communication though, the writ
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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