12th grade close reading resources for GATE

Assertion Journal ULTIMATE Bundle: Rhetorical Analysis and Argumentation

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

This ever-growing bundle of Assertion Journals includes every quotation set from The Rhetor's Toolbox. Challenge your students to blend close reading, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation skills as they broaden their world views! Assertion journals--written responses to pithy quotations--are an integral part of my classroom. Through them, students learn to think critically, analyze, and argue. They are frequently cited by my students as one of the most helpful and enjoyable assignments of the

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9th - 12th

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Close Reading, Gifted and Talented, Oral Communication

Listening and Following Directions Activity With Lesson Plan

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teachforteach

Listening and Following Directions An Activity That Challenges Students To Pay Attention To Details This activity is designed to challenge students to listen closely to directions and complete tasks in the correct locations on a grid. Interested in more following directions and reading comprehension activities? Check out: Listening and Following Directions Growing Bundle + Reading Comprehension Listening & Following Directions Back To School Edition +Reading Comprehension Listening & Fol

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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Activities, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Following Directions and Listening Bundle Reading Comprehension

Americanah: Complete Unit Bundle [Distance Learning]

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VHS Lessons

Americanah is one of my favorite novels, both to read and to teach; however when I first started teaching it four years ago, there were not many resources available, so I had to make pretty much everything I needed from scratch, and the result is this bundle. This unit bundle will take you completely from the beginning to the end of of the novel. It includes: Introductory unit notesTopic discussion guide and resourcesIndividual chapter close readsIndividual chapter quizzesA comprehensive charact

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Close Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

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9th - 12th

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Activities, Assessment, GATE

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Assertion Journal BUNDLE #2: A Year of Quotations for Analysis and Response

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

Challenge your students to blend close reading and argumentation skills as they broaden their world views! Assertion journals--written responses to pithy quotations--are an integral part of my classroom. Through them, students learn to think critically, analyze, and argue. They are frequently cited by my students as one of the most helpful and enjoyable assignments of the entire year. This product contains a second collection of quotations, presented attractively with unique pictures and backgro

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9th - 12th, Higher Education

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Depth and Complexity Literature Discussion Prompts

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Are you tired of flimsy book talks and group discussions? Bring focus, energy, and insight to your students' literature discussions with these prompts. Use them with any fiction text to facilitate thinking about characters, plot, theme, writing style, and real-world connections.What's IncludedYou’ll find a separate page for each element of the Depth & Complexity framework, filled with questions that students can address in discussion and/or writing. Print these out on colored paper or card s

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Activities, Handouts, GATE

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8th - 12th

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Assertion Journal Bundle #3: A Year of Quotations for Analysis and Response

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Challenge your students to blend close reading and argumentation skills as they broaden their world views! Assertion journals--written responses to pithy quotations--are an integral part of my classroom. Through them, students learn to think critically, analyze, and argue. They are frequently cited by my students as one of the most helpful and enjoyable assignments of the entire year. This product contains ten topical collections of quotations, presented attractively with unique pictures and bac

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9th - 12th

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Poetry

Symbolism | Comprehensive List of Literary Symbols and Their Meanings | Motifs

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Trang Exchange

Use this extensive 8-page list of symbols and their meanings as reference pages with middle school and up--or simply for teacher reference only. Beware your students will quickly become experts at unpacking symbolism in movies, songs, and literature. I wanted something like this, so I created it. Follow me for more teacher and tutor tools. Build your writing toolbox. Make them feel brilliant!Scaffold the writing process.Citing Evidence Posters, Argument Essay Template, & Transitions BundleTh

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7th - 12th

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Handouts, GATE, Printables

Also included in: Thesis Statement Practice & Topic Sentences Practice Worksheets Bundle: Digital

36 Undated Sentence Starters for Literature & Current Events

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Materials by Michele

Hello Fellow Teacher, This activity can be done as a bell ringer activity once a week or as needed. The colorful PDF includes the beginning of 36 sentences. Students will complete them in their own words. These sentence starters are related to a literary quote, a theme from a novel, or a current event. This activity encourages students to think critically and express their ideas succinctly. They can answer the questions in a journal, with a partner, and/or in small groups.Since the questions are

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Close Reading, Gifted and Talented, Literature

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education

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Activities, GATE, Literature Circles

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Also included in: 180 Bell Ringer Activities for ELA, GATE, and Special Ed: Fun and Educational

Lesson Plan: The Six Steps of Search for Self

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Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

This lesson is a multi-day curriculum that gives students tools to help them think about who they have already become as people and who they want to be. Some of the steps are ones students have made and are making, while others are in their future, and at least one is a level few of us ever achieve but many attempt. This is the SECOND lesson in a unit called “Search for Self”; however, it also can be a self-contained lesson. This lesson is appropriate for any time of the school year, but make

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6th - 12th

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Bayard Rustin: Back History, LGBT History-Part of Multicultural Curriculum

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Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

This lesson takes students through the following: 1. Anchor Text 2. Supplemental texts and videos 3. Terminology and definitions 4. Discussion Questions 5. Performance Tasks 6. Grading Rubric 7. Standards Alignment

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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GATE, Lesson

LGBT History-Language Arts Stonewall Riots (Cultural Advocacy)

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Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading

This lesson includes an anchor text on the Stonewall Inn Riots, 4 supplementary excerpts, discussion questions, performance task, grading rubric, and standards alignments. It is a great resource for teaching about various cultures and supporting various groups of students within our school community.

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Handouts, GATE, Lesson

AP Lit and Comp Diction Assignments

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English Lessons

This is a complete unit I teach in the second quarter with my AP Lit and Comp class. I think it is very important for students to be able to recognize diction before they move on to more difficult literary devices.This unit includes:Assignment 1: Introduction to DictionAssignment 2: Diction practice on The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan PoeAnswer key for assignment 2Assignment 3: Diction practice on The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington IrvingAnswer key for assignment 3Assignment 4:

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Activities, Assessment, GATE

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11th - 12th

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Rhetorical Analysis: Churchill "We Shall Fight on the Beaches"

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Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

In this assignment, students read and annotate Churchill's text, then examine his rhetoric for the rhetorical situation, rhetorical choices, and rhetorical appeals. I find this is a great assignment to introduce rhetorical analysis or review key concepts before the exam.This text is short, direct, and specific. My students typically feel more confident in rhetorical analysis after completing this assignment because the rhetorical situation is quite clear and tangible for them.I recommend allowin

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

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10th - 12th

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GATE, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Explaining Hero vs. Villain Protagonist vs. Antagonist PowerPoint

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Close Reading, Informational Text, Literature

This 14-slide presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.The fourteen slides include 15 images, dynamic and active presentation methods, and colorful representations.THIS ITEM is also available in a package that includes a lesso

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Frankenstein: Activity Bundle [Distance Learning]

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VHS Lessons

Looking for activities to help with Frankenstein? This bundle is days worth of activities for students. It includes: An introductory lesson including a breakdown and tableau instructions for "Rime of the Ancient Mariner".A lesson on societal fears and creating a "monster" based on those current fears.A lesson that asks students to create a post card based on the landscape description in the novel.These activities cover close readings, text analysis, creation of mood, character analysis, thematic

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8th - 12th

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Activities, GATE

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The Lavender Scare (part of Multicultural Curriculum Series) LGBT History

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Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

This lesson brings students through the following: 1. Anchor Text 2. Supplemental Texts/Videos 3. Terminology 4. Discussion Questions 5. Performance Task 6. Grading Rubric 7. Standards Alignment

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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GATE, Lesson

AP Language Rhetorical Analysis Churchill Assignment

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Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

In this assignment, students engage in a rhetorical analysis of Winston Churchill's speech, "We Shall Fight on the Beaches". Churchill's short, poignant speech is both accessible and replete with opportunities to analyze rhetorical choices. After reading and annotating the speech, students deconstruct the rhetorical situation, author's argument, rhetorical appeals, and rhetorical choices. Students also engage in a reflection about the assignment, allowing you to track their progress and concerns

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, GATE

Masque of the Red Death Symbolism, Vocabulary, and Color Analysis Charts

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Karen Rohach - Author's Purpose Expert

These charts require students to infer what the colors and symbols mean which make this story an allegory. It involves higher-level thinking and deep analysis. Students can work together or alone to determine Poe's meaning.

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9th - 12th

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GATE, Graphic Organizers

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Story Analysis

Lesson Plan Who am I? An Exploration of The Self with Les Miserables

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Close Reading, Vocabulary, Writing

This two-day lesson asks students to critically think about who they are as people in a complex and challenging world. It asks students to go beyond who they think they are to evaluate who they really are. Les Miserables is used as a resource and basis to help the students understand the depth to which they are asked to think. Perfect for an introductory lesson at the beginning of the school year, this lesson also makes a good segue lesson anytime and anywhere in the curriculum.Contents Inclu

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6th - 12th

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Activities, GATE, Lesson

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Comparing “The Charge of the Light Brigade” with "Dulce et decorum est."

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Close Reading, Poetry, Vocabulary

This three-day lesson plan compares Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" with Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et decorum est." The material includes historical background concerning Queen Victoria, Victorianism, World War I, and the Titanic. Both of the poems are included with footnotes.The material includes: ►Teacher Talking Points and Script ►Student Resources (SR) 1-10 ►Teacher Resources (TR) 1-3 ►Vocabulary Lists, Glossaries, and Quizzes ►2 Required Readings ►Three analysi

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6th - 12th

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Study Guides, GATE, Lesson

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AP Language of Composition "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" Analysis

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Alecia Markgraf's Teaching Resources

In this assignment, students are asked to examine a speech using elements of the rhetorical triangle, style analysis, and reflection. After completing this assignment, students will have a deeper understanding of how elements in the text work together to create a persuasive and effective message. This assignment follows skills taught in The Language of Composition textbook; however, the book is not required to complete the assignment. The second page refers to page numbers in the text in order

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, GATE, Graphic Organizers

Don't Ask, Don't Tell LGBT History (Part of Multicultural Curriculum Series)

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Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

This lesson brings students through the following: 1. Anchor Text 2. Supplemental Texts/Videos 3. Terminology 4. Discussion Questions 5. Performance Task 6. Grading Rubric 7. Standards Alignment

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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GATE, Lesson

AP Lit and Comp Detail Assignments

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English Lessons

This is a complete unit I teach in the second quarter with my AP Lit and Comp class. I think it is very important for students to be able to recognize detail before they move on to more difficult literary devices.This unit includes:Assignment 1: Detail practice on Chickamauga by Ambrose BierceAnswer key for assignment 1Assignment 2: Detail practice on Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteAnswer key for assignment 2Assignment 3: Detail practice on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainAnswer ke

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