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Common Core RL.8.7 resources for Microsoft Word and for homeschool
Avi's "Nothing But The Truth" - 34 Rigorous Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 34 rigorous unit learning tasks for Avi’s, "Nothing But The Truth." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external documents, charts a
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6th - 8th
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” – 15 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 15 rigorous unit learning tasks for Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart.” The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded extern
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6th - 10th
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THE GOOD LIE: Movie Questions
After reading A Long Walk to Water with your students, show the film The Good Lie to your class and have them fill out these movie questions to guide their thinking as they watch. Then use these questions to hold a class discussion about the issues that arise in the book.I'd love to hear how this product worked for you. Leave a review and check out more cool resources at KnowStuff or follow me at www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Knowstuff
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5th - 10th
Also included in: A LONG WALK TO WATER: Quiz, Test, Chapter Questions, and Movie Guide
Compare and Contrast "The Lottery" Video and Text Versions
Use this worksheet to help guide students through comparing and contrasting the two film versions of "The Lottery" with the original short story. The worksheet contains links to two film versions. The first video is very similar to the text while the second contains many differences. Students strengthen their understanding of the short story while comparing and contrasting it with the film adaptations. An answer key is included. Earn TpT Credits!Did you know you can earn credits on Teachers Pay
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7th - 10th
Also included in: "The Lottery" Unit Activities
Tone and Mood using movie trailers! Plus an iMovie component
Each year, the use of videos in daily lessons is becoming more and more acceptable -- no essential. This mini-unit takes that into account by comparing two trailers. Students will first watch the official trailer to the 1961 animated Alice in Wonderland and discuss the tone and mood. Next, they will watch the more recent Tim Burton version. After this, students will compare the two. The unit plan then proceeds to Roald Dahl with use of the oompa loompa songs and a chapter from James and t
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7th - 10th
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The Giver by Lois Lowry Final Test, Novel Assessment, Book Exam
This is a final test for Lois Lowry's The Giver, including multiple choice, true false, quote matching, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible key point examples for each short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts for essay choice questions they can use for their expository essay at the end of the term as well.This assessment delves into the rich tapestry of themes, characters, and literary elements within the novel, offering an insightf
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" Common Core Learning Tasks - 28 Rigorous Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Jerry Spinelli’s, "Maniac Magee." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The unit activities also include video excerpts that are thematical
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5th - 8th
THE OUTSIDERS Unit: Chapter Questions, Test, Movie Guide, & Essay
In this Unit Collection of the classic novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Chapter Activities for chs. 1-2, chs. 3-4, chs. 5-6, chs. 7-8, and chs. 9-10 are included. The Test expects students to answer questions about chs.11-12 as a "cold read" as well as testing their comprehension of the book as a whole. A Movie Guide is also included, where students continue learning about the storyline, consider the mood of various scenes, and explore the symbolism. Finally, a literary analysis process paper
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7th - 12th
Grant Proposal: Orca Sounding Hi/Lo Library {85 novels worth over $900}
As a secondary remedial reading teacher, I have struggled to find books that meet students at their reading level while keeping them engaged in the story.
I found this library of 85 hi/lo novels and immediately decided to write a grant to obtain these books: http://us.orcabook.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=8294&CategoryTile=School Resources-School Collections
Here are a few details about the set:
Orca Sounding Collection with Resource Guide
Teen Fiction for Reluctant Readers
Includes 85 differ
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
54th Mass, movie Glory, article historical inaccuracies, test, graphic organizer
Lesson centers around watching movie, Glory. 3 page article provides background information about the real 54th regiment, role in Civil War and real men who served. Article also includes background of Hollywood characters & their roles, historical inaccuracies in movie. Lesson has an one page graphic organizer for students to complete while watching the movie, and reflective/ discussion questions. Finally, lesson includes assessment that has five short answer/essay responses based on mo
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8th - 11th
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W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey's Paw” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 20 rigorous unit learning tasks for W. W. Jacobs’s short story, "The Monkey’s Paw." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded external doc
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6th - 10th
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Frank Stockton’s “The Lady or The Tiger” – 18 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 18 rigorous unit learning tasks for Frank Stockton’s short story, "The Lady or The Tiger.” The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. This resource also includes some embedded exter
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6th - 10th
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Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix Tests and Activities
This product includes the following:
-1 Vocabulary Handout for Running Out of Time (featuring 10 words with definitions and example sentences)
-5 True/False Quizzes with answer keys and Thought Questions for Discussion for every five chapters.
-Recall 40 Question Objective Test (featuring True/False and Character Matching--answer key included)
-Higher Order Thinking Essay Test Prompt
-10 Handouts/Activities Aligned to Literacy for 8th Grade Common Core
-This product is uploaded in Microsoft Offi
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6th - 9th
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Classic Poems to Teach Specific Themes and the Paired-Texts to go with them
Have you searched and searched for poetry to match the theme you are teaching? Unit planned? Check out the lists of poems, quotes, short stories, songs, articles, novellas, novels, and excerpts that can be used to pair with the themes below. Check out the other lists available in the store as well. Cross-curricular and great for test prep. In person on online teaching. The lists included in this pack Back to School, New Beginnings, Perseverance, and How Sports Inspire Us. Check out some of the p
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
ODYSSEY: Test, Quiz, Chapter Questions, and Movie Guide
As your students read Homer's Odyssey, whether an abridged version or the original, give them these guided reading activities for each chapter. Midway through, hold them accountable with a quiz to review the characters and plot, and then finish the unit with a final test and movie questions to complete during the film.
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7th - 11th
Venn Diagram Templates -- Paper and Digital Versions
Classic Venn Diagram Templates that can be adapted to any compare/contrast lesson. Product is a Word doc that includes links to make a copy of Google Drawing files: one diagram has text boxes/placeholder text for students to complete digitally and the other is meant to be printed.
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2nd - 12th
Also included in: The Big Computer Bundle
THE LITTLE PRINCE: Movie Questions and Essay
After reading The Little Prince, show the movie and students can follow along with these guided questions to think more deeply about the rich ideas presented in this classic. Then, have students use their understanding of the book and the film to compose an essay about the deeper meanings about life.
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5th - 8th
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Lord of the Flies Study Guide - reading questions, literary terms, themes KEY
This guide includes Text-based questions that are designed for in-depth analysis and academic discussions (see preview for examples). Chapter 8 Socratic Seminar. Literary terms, devices, and themes notes pageThe EASEL activity is about the types of conflict - gradual release of identifying the four types using visuals, life examples, and then examples from the novel. I recommend using this around chapter 3.Related lessons are:Quizzes that match this study guidePowerPoints with lessons, activi
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7th - 12th
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton Quizzes, Questions, Tests and Activities
The following is included in this unit:
-Bell Ringer Journal Topic for all 12 Chapters
-Recall Quizzes for each of the 12 Chapters
-Higher-Order Thinking Discussion Questions for each of the 12 Chapters
-40 question recall test (Matching, Sequencing, True/False, Answer Key)
-Higher-Order Thinking Review Handout
-Higher-Order Thinking Essay Test Prompt Review
-Higher-Order Thinking Essay
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7th - 10th
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The Mousetrap A 1, S 2 Excerpt 1 by Agatha Christie Close Reading Drama Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt is from Act 1, Scene 2 of the play. It focuses on the phone call to the snowed-in group staying in the hotel about the police coming there through the weather to see about a murder that was committed. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays, novels, as well as other s
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7th - 12th
Movie Plot Elements, Great End-of-Year or Substitute Activity, Standards Based
This assignment teaches and reinforces the elements of plot, using almost any feature film. For middle school and junior high schools, this would be a good tool to introduce plot. For high school students, it would be a good review of plot, and the expectations can simply be increased depending on the grade level. Over time, this assignment has allowed me to teach a variety of state and national standards, and it can supplement many different units. Everything the students need is on this she
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6th - 12th
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2 FREE Common Core Learning Tasks for W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw"
The enclosed file contains 2 rigorous common core learning tasks that address the core text of W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey’s Paw.”
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Frank Stockton’s “W. W. Jacobs’s “The Monkey's Paw” – 20 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
2 FREE Common Core Learning Tasks for W. W. Jacobs's "The Monkey's Paw" by Dr. Joel C. Boyce is licensed u
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6th - 10th
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angeluo. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with other poems of the era of the Harlem Renaissance, such as the poem "I, Too" also by Langston Hughes or "America" by Claude McKay. It also pairs well with relating poetry to musi
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8th - 11th
ELA Test Prep Literature Fiction and Non Fiction Terms Review
This is a study sheet review of terms for ELA based on standardized tested items and ACT, SAT test prep. Each term has an example from literature provided including an explanation if needed. Great for national tests and state tests for Common Core standards or state standards. Students can use this sheet to go over heavily tested literary terms and figures of speech often part of the wording in test items. Even students who are not struggling benefit from a review of terms. Struggling students w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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