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TWIST Literary Analysis Strategy PowerPoint
T.W.I.S.T. is the perfect strategy for analyzing literature. Students will remember the acronym T.W.I.S.T. as they analyze any piece of text for tone, word choice, imagery, style, and theme. Common Core-aligned product can be used as a professional development tool for ELA teachers or a mini-lesson for students. Slides include a comprehensive explanation of T.W.I.S.T., how to apply it, examples from literature including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Lottery," and "The Scarlet Ibis," as well as
Grades:
6th - 12th
"Ode to Teachers" by Pat Mora Reading Questions and Extension Activity
"Ode to Teachers" by Pat Mora might seem like an oddly self-serving poem to teach in class. However, this is a great poem for teaching main idea. It's also a great poem to use with other teachers when practicing new strategies and techniques. To facilitate a conversation with students or as part of professional development, I have included main idea questions, multiple choice questions, and a visualization extension activity (with rubric). Everything is included in a fillable .pdf and is Google
Grades:
11th - 12th
CCSS:
Novel Study MEGA Bundle
Look no further for everything you need to implement novel studies in your classroom! This literacy MEGA bundle includes study guides and activities for 7 novels that can keep your students engaged throughout the year. These easy-to-use templates can provide a consistent routine for you and your students to use during your literacy block. This MEGA bundle also includes professional development resources to help you create a successful and fun environment for novel studies in your class. Learn ef
Grades:
2nd - 5th
The Science of Reading Breakout Game
Looking to learn about the Science of Reading in a fun, engaging, team-like format? This bundle is designed for staff Professional Development in reading. It is an excellent resource for teachers in grades Pre-K-12 as it includes researcher's findings on how to teach the components of reading! Test your knowledge with your colleagues in this game! This bundle includes all of the resources ready-made to set-up and play this game. It is best for group sizes ranging from 6 players up to 40+. To pla
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
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English Language Arts Common Core Standards Checklist (grades 9-12)
This resource can be used by high school English Language Arts teachers, department chairs, curriculum specialists, etc. to examine curriculum. This tool can be used to begin the process of curriculum mapping, vertical articulation, and professional reflection.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Study Skills Handbook: Elaboration, Distinctiveness, and Making Connections
Companion to my Youtube video series on study strategies.This handbook in no way exhausts the different ways elaboration, distinctiveness, and making connections can be used to study and to learn. These are all examples of strategies in action from my own classroom.Elaboration strategies can take many forms, but is always involves going DEEPER and uncovering MORE information about facts, words, ideas, skills, concepts, or texts.Distinctiveness strategies help students strive to make clear contr
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Close Reading, Literary Analysis, Critical Literary Analysis Comparison Chart
These terms for approaches to text are often used interchangeably; however, these are different approaches as I show you on this chart.This chart is basically for teachers. It details what is the same and different about these three approaches.
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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