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High school literature homeschool curricula 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
Roald Dahl "The Landlady" worksheets
This is a 9-page set of worksheets for the short story "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl. The comprehension questions can be used as a story test or as a learning activity for students as they read the story.The worksheets include: * comprehension questions (multiple choice)* comprehension questions (short answer)* vocabulary* foreshadowing* irony* theme (appearance versus reality)* characterization* story elements* writing activityThere is an answer key included at the end of the file.Worksheets fo
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7th - 11th
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
Literary Analysis Essay Unit: High School Response to Literature (2023 Update)
Newly updated, this Literary Analysis Complete Unit provides EVERYTHING you need to successfully teach students the art of responding to literature via the Literary Analysis Essay. Starting at the very beginning, you'll find lessons explaining what Literary Analysis means, ready-to-use writing prompts, graphic organizers, literary analysis templates, thesis statement lessons & practice activities, mentor introduction, body, & conclusion paragraphs, common mistakes and how to avoid them,
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
"The Most Dangerous Game" Short Story Unit
This "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, characterization, foreshadowing, theme, and more while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. *****
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
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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9th-Grade English ELA Curriculum | Coming-of-Age Literature | Full Year Editable
UPDATED FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Full-Year Curriculum! Diverse Authors! Discussion-Based! This MEGA-BUNDLE has everything you'll need to teach a year-long 9th-grade English course on Coming-of-Age Literature. The focus of this course is coming-of-age novels, plays, and poems written by diverse authors from around the globe. How have teenagers from different parts of the world grappled with ethical dilemmas? With complex social dynamics? With the struggle to achieve a sense of independence
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9th - 10th
Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Unit Test
If you need a test for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, you have come to the right place! This test is perfect for your ELA needs, as it tests your students over literary concepts such as theme, irony, metaphor, and simile! This test has 8 true/false, 33 multiple choice, 26 vocab matching, 15 lit term matching, 8 theme matching, and 3 options for short answer questions. 12 pages are the test and 6 pages are the answer key. All material is copyrighted and intend
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9th - 12th
"The Scarlet Ibis" Short Story Unit
This "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst resource works as a complete unit that gets students analyzing conflict, symbolism, and theme while practicing close reading strategies. Eye-catching visuals and scaffolded connections help to build student knowledge, and an included literary response prompt helps students to consolidate their thinking. Completely paperless, this Google Slides resource is perfect for whole-class, group, or individual completion. ********************************************
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Short Stories GROWING BUNDLE for Middle & High School
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
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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The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and Activities
The Children's Homer Daily Plans, Quizzes, Tests, and ActivitiesThis GIANT unit includes everything you need to read, analyze, discuss, and evaluate student comprehension as you unravel Padraic Colum's adaptation of The Iliad and the Odyssey! Includes 165 pages of the following:*40 Chapter templates, one for each chapter, that each provide a place for key character details, student-generated chapter title, three key vocabulary words in with context, and study guide questions*4 Comprehension tes
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6th - 12th
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Unit Test by MrsNick
If you need a test for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, you came to the right place! This test has 10 T/F, 44 Multiple Choice, 22 Matching, and 6 Short Answer. This test is intended to accompany MrsNick’s product Of Mice and Men Guided Reading worksheets. All answers used for the test are taken from the worksheets. 9 pages are the test and 3 pages are the answer key. All material is copyrighted and intended for single classroom use by a single teacher. This product was created using Microso
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10th - 12th
"Fahrenheit 451": Test, Study Guide, & Key
This test covers Ray Bradbury's novel "Fahrenheit 451" and has 80 multiple-choice and true-false questions. The questions are mixed up between text-based questions and beyond-the-text analytical questions that require higher order thinking skills.Four PartsGeneral Knowledge (20 questions)"The Hearth and the Salamander" (20 questions)"The Sieve and the Sand" (20 questions)"Burning Bright" (20 questions)General KnowledgeQuestions straight from the text, also known as questions within the text. The
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Marrow Thieves Student Workbook & Answer Key
A 22 page document for students to complete a variety of different tasks as they read through the novel. **Perfect for in-class or online teaching!**This student workbook includes:-synopsis-general background on the novel's awards and importance-themes -symbols-important charactersStudents complete a range of different tasks and questions:-'short answer style' chapter questions ranging from direct answer to show proof of reading, and critical thinking style answers to address all levels of diffi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson A Novel Study WITH Digital Links
Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is a wonderful story of survival, family, and perseverance. This 70-page novel study includes:★ open-ended questions for each chapter★ vocabulary lists ★ vocabulary worksheets★ quizzes★ theme analysis★ Possessive Personal Pronouns Activity★ Character Development Activity★ Internal/External Conflict Chart★ Cause And Effect Chart★ Title Analysis★Journal Essay Prompts★Plot Diagram With Essay★Character Analysis Essay★Mood Vs. Tone ★Venn Diagram With Essay★Setti
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6th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Return to the Text Annotations
Hoping to improve your students' understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? Look no further than these Return-to-the-Text close reading annotations. These annotations provide students with a deep dive into the use of literary devices in carefully selected excerpts from the play, helping them to better understand the meaning and impact of Shakespeare's language. With six annotations covering key topics such as the prologue, love, imagery, sorrow, and regret, these resources are perfect for
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Complete Resource Catalog
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
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
Plot Review Pack with 4 Fairy Tales
Distance Learning Compatible! Review all Plot Elements from Exposition to Resolution with these familiar Fairy Tales! This 40-page Fairy Tale Plot review can be used in a variety of ways! Great for: Sub Plans Independent Packet work Group/Interactive Work Homeschool/Distance Learning (Can be differentiated for Elementary & Middle School students.) Includes: Teacher Directions 4 Fairy Tales: Hansel & Gretel Jack & the Beanstalk Sleeping Beauty Goldilocks & the
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3rd - 9th
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!
"Their Eyes Were Watching God": Quizzes & Answer Keys
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" QuizzesThis product contains 6 reading quizzes with 6 answers keys for Zora Neale Hurston's novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God."Each quiz is designed to be given after reading a certain amount of chapters. The quizzes are all 10 questions, fitting on a single page because they are in 2-column format. In total, there are 60 quiz questions.The quiz questions are mixed between multiple-choice and true-false questions. Some questions are simple about-the-text question
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Flowers for Algernon Pre-Reading Guide, Anticipation, Multiple Intelligence
This guide provides 10 pre-reading activities, offering an engaging and thoughtful entry into the story "Flowers for Algernon."Contents include:Multiple Intelligences SurveyMultiple Intelligences GraphMultiple Intelligence Name-Tag assignment"Flowers for Algernon" Pre-Reading QuickwriteSmart Test - "Count the F's"Inkblot Tests - Directions and Discussion QuestionsAnd now, BY POPULAR DEMAND, I've posted a Completely Paperless digital reader's notebook for "Flowers for Algernon" with all the best
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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
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