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High school literature webquests for GATE
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 Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Introduction to Shakespeare's Language - Vocabulary, Grammar, Iambic Pentameter
Are you looking for an interactive introduction to Shakespeare’s Language? This activity uses web resources, videos, and a FUN grammar presentation to kick off your Shakespeare unit. Students walk away understanding Shakespeare’s contributions to English, iambic pentameter, and that tricky thou/you.✅ Paper✅ Interactive Notebooks✅ DigitalYour Shakespeare’s Language resource includes:Bell Ringer taskIntroduction to Shakespeare's Language activities (vocabulary, translation, iambic pentameter)Indep
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7th - 10th
A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit - Drama and Analysis Activities for AMND
Are you ready to make your A Midsummer Night’s Dream unit truly magical? Immerse your students in the world of this William Shakespeare play with an interactive drama unit, an abridged version of AMND to perform, and two escape room games to introduce and review key concepts. Your A Midsummer Night’s Dream teaching unit is:✅ Interactive✅ Adaptable✅ EngagingYour A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit includes:Drama Unit for Interactive NotebooksAnalyzing dramaActing mini-lessons and activitiesIntroducti
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7th - 10th
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THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Google Earth Introduction Tour Setting Activity
Our Anne Frank Google Earth is a high-engagement way to give an Introduction Tour of the geography of the story's world. The first time I busted out Google Earth on the projector to introduce a unit, all my learners were riveted. And they still are...every time.Germany, Amsterdam, the ghettos, and concentration camps...they get to see it all in 3D zoomed in to the street view. It's rockin awesome!This Google Earth tour has a whole bunch of important locations saved for you to visit before/while
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7th - 9th
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The Great Gatsby & Roaring 20s Activity - Print and Digital Escape Room
Introduce The Great Gatsby in a fun and engaging way with this Roaring Twenties themed escape room! Students will learn about the Roaring 20s era by studying how WWI impacted society, Prohibition, Women's Liberation figures, and also decode a Secret Quote they can analyze for theme! This bundle of Roaring Twenties activities has a Quality of Life reading and Vocabulary Match-Up, Icons & Influencers Biographies, a Prohibition-Era Song Close Reading activity, and a secret quote. You can prese
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9th - 12th
Holocaust Webquest Activity
This Holocaust webquest is a great way to review or introduce students to a study of the Nazi atrocities committed against the Jewish people in Europe. It would work well in any World History class or as an introductory activity for Holocaust-related novels and other literary works.
Students will explore the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum at https://www.ushmm.org/learn which contains an incredible amount of information, documentation, video clips, survivor testimonies
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7th - 12th
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Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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Dystopian Literature Web Quest Activity for Unit Introduction Answer Key
Introduce students to the disconcerting genre of dystopian short stories and novels with this quick and comprehensive web quest! This dystopian web quest lesson and activity is three pages of graphic organizers to help guide students into research and learning! A 5-minute TedEd video link is included to help facilitate learning and engagement. This web quest is useful for any dystopian text or unit! By the end of this activity students will know: What a dystopia and utopia are, who first used
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7th - 10th
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Edgar Allan Poe WebQuest (PDF & Digital)
This is a quick activity that will orient your students before reading a Poe story or poem. This is an easy-to-follow assignment sheet, which will require little instruction. Great before-reading activity!There are two versions included: one for digital classrooms using Google Docs and one on paper.
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7th - 12th
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The Odyssey Bundle: Intro, WebQuest, Presentations, Projects, Essay, Breakout
This resource bundle includes materials to introduce students to the Odyssey and Greek mythology, a Webquest with events from the epic poem written in narrative form, presentation and project materials, a highly structured argument essay focused on whether or not Odysseus is a hero, and a breakout activity which can be used to preview or review the epic.
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9th
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The Lost Thing by Shaun Tan - Teacher's Guide and Activities GATE
The beauty in The Lost Thing is that it settles into one’s soul in a casual and poetic way. What starts as a sort of amusing but sad story finds its way deeper into your heart. You begin to wonder, to ask questions. Soon you find yourself wanting to stand up and defend all the lost things in the world—including that lost part of yourself.
Are you somehow guilty too, you wonder? Quite unexpectedly, you begin to really feel the world Shaun Tan creates. It is a wonderful experience in mindf
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: 2019-2020 Gifted and Talented GATE Program for the Year - Elementary
Lord of the Flies Escape Room (paper + digital) - Unit Review Activities
Are you ready for an engaging review for your Lord of the Flies unit? Students review the novel by William Golding by completing a series of puzzles to demonstrate understanding of plot, character, figurative language, conflict, and theme. There’s even a TWIST ending!Highlights✅ Paper game (no locks required)✅ Digital game with automatic answer validation✅ Full teacher’s guide and set-up instructions✅ ~45 minutes for on-level 9th gradersEach version contains the same Lord of the Flies review act
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7th - 10th
A Long Walk to Water WebQuest - Research Activity for Setting, Culture, & More!⭐
♠️ A Long Walk to Water WebQuestDo you want a way to create planning time for A Long Walk to Water that also creates a meaningful experience for your students?This WebQuest does both!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♠️ What You GetThis A Long Walk to Water WebQuest takes students on a brief but in-depth sojourn through the geography, history, culture, and language of the novel by Sue Park. For about two days of independent or group work, student
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6th - 9th
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The Outsiders PREREADING WebQuest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 25-question QR Code-based WebQuest is for use with the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Students will scan a QR code, and the QR code will take the students to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. I included the URL for each website in case students don't have the ability to access QR codes.Three sections of questions are included:1. The Author2. The Novel3. The 1960s4. A "Tie It All Together" collage activityAn answer key is included.****ALL R
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6th - 10th
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Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Wife's Story" Student Workbook Short Story Mini-Unit
Looking to freshen up your short story playlist? Student favorite, The Wife's Story is super fun story to do with all different levels of students. My student workbook mini units are an engaging way to teach short stories and leave students with a lasting impression. Included is everything you need to teach this short story, including:*Author Bio Page*Pre-reading Discussion Questions*Vocabulary with quiz*Vocab Activity*Short Story with Note Space*Reading Comprehension Questions*Creative Writing
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Fun & Creative Summer School ELA Bundle for Middle & High NO PREP!
Romeo and Juliet WebQuest: Introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
This 34 page PDF contains all the materials needed to jump start your Romeo and Juliet unit. In this document you will find:- A webquest covering topics such as Shakespeare's life, The Globe Theater, Iambic Pentameter, and story details. - An Iambic Pentameter worksheet- A Family Feud Activity putting your students into the action of the play by making them a Capulet or Montague. -An Anticipation Guide covering the hot topics of the play- Character Chart detailing each character's role in the pl
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9th - 12th
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Lord of the Flies PREREADING WebQuest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 19-question Web Quest is for use with the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Students will use recommended URLs that will take them to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. This product is also available digitally as a Google Doc.This resource includes:19-question web quest focusing on the author, novel, and WWIIA "Tie It All Together" collage activityA print-friendly PDF version AND Google Docs versionA complete answer key ****ALL RESOURC
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Lord of the Flies Novel Unit Bundle | DIGITAL
Macbeth - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)
This version of Macbeth is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged Macbeth is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. This version o
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
A Long Way Gone--Historical Context
To fully understand A Long Way Gone: A Memoir by Ishmael Beah, it helps to know something of Sierra Leone's history and culture. These four, web-based activities help students learn more about the historical context. Included is:1. A Table of Contents that organizes all materials so they are easy to find and shares which chapter each activity links to2. Objectives and Common Core standards for the collection3. Activity objectives4. Detailed teacher directions and student handouts for 4 web-based
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to the Crucible | Arthur Miller | McCarthyism | Salem Witch Trials
Uncover the interesting connections among Arthur Miller's The Crucible, McCarthyism, and the Salem Witch Trials with this comprehensive set of activities. This resource includes a 25-slide Google Slides presentation with information about Arthur Miller, McCarthyism, The Crucible, and the Salem Witch Trials. This has everything you need to begin your unit on The Crucible! What’s Included:25-slide Google Slides presentation with information about Arthur Miller, McCarthyism, The Crucible, and the
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9th - 12th
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The Tempest - Shakespeare in 30 (abridged Shakespeare)
This version of The Tempest is part of my Shakespeare in 30 collection. Each abridged Shakespeare play in this series has been adapted for teens to tackle in a half an hour. This abridged The Tempest is perfect for ELA, ESL, and Shakespeare camps. This abridged Shakespeare play has been used with:✅ Reader’s Theatre (1-2 class periods)✅ Staged Readings (1 week)✅ Full production (3-4 weeks) The Shakespeare in 30 collection is perfect for students in grades 6-12 studying William Shakespeare. The Te
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Abridged Shakespeare - 8 Play Bundle - Shakespeare in 30 minutes
Webquest Utopias, Dystopias, and the American Dream
Tired of webquests that did not challenge my students, I created my own inspired by my research of More's Utopia. Perfect before beginning a dystopian literature unit for 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, The Giver, or even The Hunger Games. This webquest asks students to work in pairs to analyze a variety of genres, make complex inferences, and explore the relationship between Utopia, Dystopia, and the American Dream. Perfect for secondary classrooms, especially if you are looking for a we
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7th - 12th
Shakespeare Webquest w/ PowerPoint
This 27-question webquest leads students through a series of online articles about Shakespeare's life, Shakespeare's language, Elizabethan theatre, and the Shakespeare authorship debate. Students have guiding questions to demonstrate their comprehension of the articles. I've also included some fun things on their quest, like a Shakespearean insult maker that generates random insults from Shakespeare's works. (Students love that part!) After the students finish the webquest, the PowerPoint makes
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Complete Unit BUNDLE
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