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Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Two ("The Sieve and the Sand")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!
Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter.
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8 Critical lenses with explanations for each lens
*Religious Connection Lens
*Psychoanalytical Lens
*Feminist or Gender Lens
*Historian Lens
*Archetype or Narratology Lens
*Marxist Lens
*Reader Response Lens
*New Criticism Lens
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Poetry & Art: Blackout Poetry Book Pages
(7) BLOWN UP BOOK PAGES & Instructions Included for creating poetry from the heart without the pressure of rhyming or form. Even if participants are not familiar with the principles of poetry (i.e., feeling, image, rhythm simile, metaphor, shape, and sound), they can express themselves with this fun activity to creatively problem solve varying poetic forms. Teach Social Emotional Learning or Poetry in a supportive way that will encourage creativity, participation, and deeper self-expression.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
To Kill a Mockingbird Coloring Pages & Bookmarks
Your students will enjoy my To Kill a Mockingbird (by Harper Lee) coloring pages and bookmarks. I include a wide variety (54 coloring pages and 20 different bookmarks!) using quotes from the novel and important moments from the story. I also included 14 title coloring pages that would make great displays in your classroom!Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and we all know how stressful it is being a teenager. Use these coloring pages as a motivational tool in your classroom. The less your
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
EDITABLE Parent-Teacher Conference Forms and Sign-in Sheets (English & Spanish)
Last update was on October 6, 2022*NOW HAS EDITABLE SCHEDULE FORMS!*Perfect for parent conference days/nights and open house! Please read the description for the resource before purchasing. This resource includes TWO files:File #1:Parent conference schedule (with pre-filled times in 15 minute increments) *editable version*Parent conference schedule (with blank time slots) *editable version*File #2:Parent conference request note (English & Spanish)Parent conference reminder note to send home
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Literature Circles for Spanish Class Novels Editable Google Lit Circle Unit
Do you want to try a literature circle unit in Spanish class using Spanish novels? This editable Google upper-level Spanish Lit Circle unit includes everything you need to teach a literature circle in late Spanish 2, Spanish 3, or Spanish 4 over any novels in Spanish. This Spanish literature circle unit combines differentiated instruction through both formative and summative interpretive reading, interpersonal speaking, and presentational writing/speaking in Spanish. The Literature Unit for Span
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mother's Day Questionnaire - UPDATED - Fill in the Blank for many mom figures
****UPDATE TO INCLUDE 7 PAGES, as opposed to ONE.******I have been searching and searching for something like this since about March. But have yet to find one that I really liked, so I made my own! This is a Mother's Day questionnaire for kids to fill out about their moms. There are 22 questions/fill in the blanks.I will be using this in my Kindergarten classroom and cannot WAIT to see some of the hilarious and precious answers that they give. :)If you are looking for more questionnaires like t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Three ("Burning Bright")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages and Bookmarks: Poetry coloring pages help bring poems to life and help alleviate stress. They are a beautiful way to introduce a poem to your students. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" poem features images of ravens and scenes from the poem (i.e. the bust of Pallas); it includes different levels of coloring--easier, as well as more intricate, coloring pages).This pack features 23 full-size coloring pages and 7 pages of individual ravens, including
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
College Application Essay - Personal Essay Editable Tutorial
College Application Common Application Essay Tutorial: This editable tutorial covers writing a personal (narrative) essay that can be used for a college application essay and the Common Application Essay, or just for teaching students to write narrative non-fiction essays.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Do your students need help writing their college application essays? This presentation will walk them through the steps of a successful application
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Building Reading, Writing, Spelling Skills At Home For School Parent Handouts
Building Reading, Writing, Spelling, Independent Skills At Home For School Parent Letter Handouts (Growing Bundle)These parent handouts are perfect for helping to build basic skills, reading, writing, spelling and independent skills at home. Ideas for activities that can be done at home and kindergarten readiness are also included. Currently Included Handouts Are:Building Writing SkillsWriting At HomeTime In The CarBefore School Starts (Preschool/Kindergarten/1st Grade Readiness)Tips To Preventi
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PreK - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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Critical Thinking Activity High School Reading Comprehension Socratic Seminar
Ready to revolutionize the way your students learn? Tired of battling plagiarism and quick-fix essay generators like ChatGPT? We've got the solution!Introducing innovative Socratic Seminar, Annotation, and Visual Essay tools - designed specifically for ELA middle and high school students.⭐Reduce cheating and plagiarism⭐Spend less time marking essays and more time giving helpful feedback⭐Capture students’ ideas more effectively and engage them in learning⭐Help your visual learners understand conc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Critical Thinking Activities end of the year ela middle high school ChatGPT AI
Visual essays offer a refreshing, creative outlet for students to showcase their knowledge and understanding, making them ideal post-testing and end-of-the-year activities. They perfectly combine critical thinking with artistic expression, ensuring a meaningful, engaging, and unique experience for students to demonstrate their learning.Moreover, cheating has unfortunately become an ongoing issue in students’ education. With the development of essay generators like ChatGPT, it is too easy for stu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Symbol Supported Graduation Social Narrative SS
A simple story with the visuals and language you need to talk to students about an emotional event in their lives: GRADUATION! Graduating is a big event that leads to a huge change. The uncertainty of what happens during or after graduation can create anxiety and behaviors.Help ease the uncertainty and prepare your students with direct social skills instruction that is beneficial to students with special needs. This book can be used before the event or read regularly in preparation of the big d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol; A Readers' Theater Adaptation
Included in A Christmas Carol:-complete script-pre-reading activities-vocabulary study-discussion questions-suggestions for projectsThis reader's theater adaptation is suitable for grades 7- adult. While adhering to the plot of the original work, this adaptation uses more modern language, so that it can be more easily understood by today's students. It can be used with small groups or entire classrooms in both regular and special education. Reading the play aloud, or even acting it out will m
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Introduction to Dystopian Literature | Intro to Dystopian Lit
Included is a presentation on dystopian literature.This is perfect for any teacher who is starting to read a novel or short story of the dystopian genre.This Powerpoint presentation includes a definition and explanation of the genre as well as the elements and common characteristics one would find in a dystopian story.This presentation also covers literary elements found in dystopian literature, to include: irony, conflict, foreshadowing, allegory, symbolism, and paradox. Guided notes worksheet
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
The Great Gatsby Unit Plan | Novel Study Bundle — 6 Full Weeks of Lessons
This resource includes FIVE FULL WEEKS of content for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald!Additionally, in this UNIT PLAN BUNDLE, you will receive a teacher guide that encompasses an example Unit Schedule/Pacing Guide!Lessons Included in this Bundle:Anticipation Guide and QuestionsJudge The Book by its Cover Before ReadingBackground Info on 1920s, the American Dream, the Roaring Twenties culture, and F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald Author Study: Collaborative Poster ProjectWould You R
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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THE COMPLETE MAUS | MAUS I & II BUNDLE | TEACHER NOTES, TEST, GRAPHIC NOVEL
THE COMPLETE MAUS | MAUS I & II BUNDLE | TEACHER NOTES, TEST, GRAPHIC NOVELWhat teachers are saying:My students LOVED doing the project ideas that were in this resource. I also really appreciated the tests as they were all around engaging and asked questions that had a variety of Bloom's Taxonomy associated with them. One of the best resources I have found for these novels. Thank you so much!PRINT AND DIGITAL!❤️❤️THIS BUNDLED PRODUCT ON MAUS I AND II IS DISCOUNTED BY OVER 20%! ❤️❤️I teach Ma
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Guided Reading Level - Comprehension Question Bookmarks
These bookmarks ask questions based on Guided Reading Levels. Levels A-Z are included! Students can use the bookmarks independently, in partners or small groups, or you can use them as anchor charts and reference materials. The possibilities are endless!Looking for additional Guided Reading Level resources? Check out the products below!Guided Reading Level Characteristics and Student Behaviors
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Guided Reading Level Bundle - Characteristics, Behaviors, & Bookmarks
Complete Memoir/ Nonfiction Unit
Recently Updated in February 2023-- New & Improved! Now includes Day-by-Day Instructions for this 3-week unit-- No prep needed!This Memoir Unit is always a huge hit in my high school English classes! Many of my students consistently say it is their favorite unit in the class This bundle includes 3 different PowerPoint presentations focusing on memoir writing. The first one I use is the "Show, Don't Tell" presentation where students are introduced to the idea of writing in a more descriptive
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Complete Literature Guide
This novel, by Ken Kesey, is an excellent novel to ready with higher level high school students and college students. It is extremely interesting and provides a lot of content to analyze and discuss.
Within this literature guide are deep and dynamic analytical questions that ask students to focus on quotes, characters, plot development, themes, literary devices, and writing assignments that ask students to provide a comprehensive review of the content.
There is background information about Ken
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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