High school literature rubrics for Easel Activities

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9th - 12th

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Assessment, Rubrics

Also included in: Essay Rubric Bundle for Expository, Persuasive and Literary Analysis Writing

Literary Analysis Essay Workshop Unit – High School ELA – EDITABLE CCSS Rubrics

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Expository

How do you teach the components of good literary analysis writing? This no-prep, step-by-step Literary Analysis Essay Workshop does exactly that. It's unique in that it's a literary analysis resource that works as a companion for ANY work of literature and ANY literary analysis question you might desire to assign your students. Learning how to write an effective literary analysis essay may be the most critical skill college-bond English students need, and this resource is guaranteed to guide you

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9th - 12th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Rubrics

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Also included in: Expository Essay Workshops – High School – 3 Full Analysis Units w/ CCSS Rubrics

Fantasy Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Full Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature

Your students will love this no-prep creative fantasy writing unit! “Fantasy Writing Workshop“ is a step-by-step complete narrative writing unit that facilitates the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the allegorical genre of fantasy. Everything you need to teach fantasy writing is here!This 24-page and 18-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Fantasy Writing Workshop" presentation file that addresses the definition and structure

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Guided Reading Books, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Creative Writing Workshops BUNDLE – Secondary ELA – 6 Genres w/ CCSS Rubrics

Hamlet Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 15 constructed responses writing prompts to test your students' textual analysis of Hamlet. They include questions about theme, characterization, text structure, plot, literary devices, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading and a brainstorming sheet.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out my Hamlet lessons*****************Hamlet Literacy

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Homework, Printables, Rubrics

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9th - 12th

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Also included in: Hamlet Unit Bundle of Lessons: Great Deal CCSS digital activity

Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric

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Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis

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Guided Reading Books, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

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7th - 10th

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Also included in: Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics

The Crucible: Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice CCSS

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Crucible. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Related Products⛔ The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based⛔ The Cru

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DBQs, Printables, Rubrics

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10th - 12th, Higher Education

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Also included in: The Crucible Bundle Common Core Based Distance Learning

The Scarlet Letter: Writing Prompts Distance Learning CCSS

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Scarlet Letter. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Check out these other Word Wall and Constructed Responses Packages for Short Stories and Essays The Crucible Learning Stations modest proposal word wall and constructed res

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9th - 12th

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Also included in: American Literature Growing Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning

Short Horror Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric

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English Language Arts, Literature

Looking for the perfect classroom-appropriate horror lesson? This no-prep short horror story with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a larger horror writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Bloody Eye” will appropriately introduce the elements of suspenseful horror writing to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Bes

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Guided Reading Books, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics

Realistic Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric

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English Language Arts, Literature

Looking for the perfect no-prep short story mini-lesson? This complete realistic fiction lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a larger realistic fiction creative writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Best Friend” will appropriately introduce the elements of relatable characters and authentic experiences to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to b

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Guided Reading Books, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

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Also included in: Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics

Theme Essay Workshop For Any Literary Work – ELA – Analysis, CCSS Rubric

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Theme essays are one of the core types of literary analysis, as well as one of the most difficult to master. This workshop guides students from the development of a theme statement for any literary work to the completion of a polished 5-paragraph literary analysis theme essay.Included in your purchase (SEE PREVIEW):A PowerPoint presentation that takes students through the steps of creating their own theme thesis statementAn “Identifying Theme in a Literary Work” activity that includes a definiti

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PowerPoint Presentations, Rubrics

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7th - 12th, Staff

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Also included in: Expository Essay Workshops MEGA Bundle – ELA – 5 Analysis Units w/ CCSS Rubrics

The Epic of Gilgamesh Writing Prompts CCSS digital resource

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 9 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for The Epic of Gilgamesh. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Check out these other Word Wall and Constructed Responses Packages for Short Stories and EssaysThe Crucible Learning Stationsmodest proposal word wall and constructed responsessound of thunder 10 co

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9th - 12th

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Also included in: World Literature Growing Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning

'Great Expectations' Activities, Notes, Worksheets, & Essays W/ EDITABLE Rubrics

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

This collection of Great Expectations assignments assists students with their understanding of Charles Dickens' classic novel about the impossibility of social mobility. Included in this product's 42 pages are novel-related activities that address character development, plot, literary devices, and theme. The assignments are scaffolded to first build understanding of these concepts (as related to the anchor text), then ask students to analyze their use before incorporating them into an original n

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10th - 12th, Higher Education

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Also included in: 'Great Expectations' Full Unit BUNDLE — Quizzes, Activities, Essays, Study Guide

Character Analysis Writing Exercise With Rubric | Printable | Easel

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Charlene Tess

Here's an accurate and easy way to teach students to write a character analysis paper and a rubric to provide a simple way to evaluate those papers and assign a fair grade. Learning to analyze characters in literature is a life skill that will improve the reading and viewing experience of both students and adults throughout their lives.Included in this character analysis writing exercise are:instructions for the teacherinstructions for the studentsa rubric to grade the papersa sample character a

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Assessment, Printables, Rubrics

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Also included in: Writing About Literature Bundle

The Monkey's Paw Literary Essay (W.W. Jacobs)

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msdickson

Choice of two literary essays with rubric for use with the story “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs. Students will examine the story for specific examples and provide analysis in response to the questions. Includes planning worksheet.This is a shorter essay, based on the length of the story. Great for younger grades or for older grades practicing regular writing of various lengths. Contents:Student printable with both essay topics and rubric. Ready to go!Planning worksheet for pre-writingAls

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English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

8th - 11th, Adult Education

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Activities, Rubrics

Pig - Roald Dahl Short Story - 7 Day Lesson Plan

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Lighthouse Lit

The irrational behaviour of Roald Dahl's characters in his fast paced short story Pig will have students laughing and engaged from the very first paragraph. What's included:- Teaching guide- Common core standards- Pre-reading activities- Literature circles guide- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension and close reading) questions- Persuasive essay activity with guidelines and rubric- Creative writing activity- Online jeopardy game- Answers to all of the aboveThe story story is not prov

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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Literature Circles, Rubrics, Lesson

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Also included in: Most Popular Middle School Short Stories - Classic Authors

Things Fall Apart Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 11 constructed responses writing prompts to test your students textual analysis of Things Fall Apart. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, plot, literary devices, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading and a brainstorming sheet.More Things Fall ApartThings Fall Apart StationsThings Fall Apart 3D Scene AnalysisThings Fall Apart Coloring PagesThings Fall Apart Writing PromptsThings Fall Apart

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9th - 12th

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Also included in: World Literature Growing Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning

Night: Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Distance Learning

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for Night. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Check out these other Word Wall and Constructed Responses Packages for Short Stories and Essays The Crucible Learning Stations modest proposal word wall and constructed responses sound

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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Also included in: Night Unit Bundle : Common Core Based Digital Activity

Animal Farm Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 10 constructed responses writing prompts to test your student's textual analysis of Animal Farm They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, plot, literary devices, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading and a brainstorming sheet. ***I've just added a novel Twitter excercise that allows students to collect textual evidence on various topics before responding to the prompts. Related Products ♻️ Middl

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6th - 10th

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Also included in: Middle School Station Bundle: Night,Poetry,Mythology,Holes,Animal Farm,Percy J

Rip Van Winkle Literary Essay (Washington Irving)

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msdickson

Choice of three literary essays with rubric for use with the story “Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving. Students will examine the story for specific examples and provide analysis in response to the questions. Includes planning worksheet.This is a shorter essay, given the length of the story. It works well for students new to effective essay writing, those who need to practice/ review effective essay writing with a short “easy” subject, and those who are doing regular writing of varying leng

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Grades:

8th - 11th

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Activities, Rubrics

Also included in: Washington Irving Bundle: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle - PDF

Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric

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Looking for the perfect no-prep short science fiction genre mini-lesson? This complete science fiction story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader science fiction writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Hallway” will appropriately introduce the elements of science fiction and narrative structure to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to bu

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Guided Reading Books, Rubrics, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

7th - 12th

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CCSS:

Also included in: Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics

Frankenstein : Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Distance Learning

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed response writing prompts to test knowledge of the CCSS standards for Frankenstein. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Related Products ☊ Frankenstein Common Core Cootie CatcherGame ☊ Frankenstein : 13 Constructed Response Prompts CCSS ☊ Frankenstein Novel Literacy Stations ☊ Franken

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9th - 12th

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Also included in: Frankenstein Growing Bundle of Lessons Novel Unit Digital Activity

Pride and Prejudice Novel Study Assessment: Essay Writing with Rubric

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Your Best Drafts

NOTE: This project can be purchased as part of a BUNDLE offered in my store. If you are interested in the NOVEL STUDY for Pride and Prejudice, click on the following link for more details and a FREE preview: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE NOVEL STUDY***Now available for Digital Learning!*********** PRIDE AND PREJUDICE ESSAYThis essay packet could be used as an in-class assessment or as a take-home assignment. There are three essay questions that promote higher-level thinking skills and deep engagement with

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Writing

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

Also included in: Pride and Prejudice Novel Study: Unit Bundle (30 Pages of Engaging Activities)

Modern Shakespeare Worksheets: Turn Shakespeare Dialogue into Text Messages

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Grace Under Pressure

Are you trying to keep your students engaged as you study and reflect upon a Shakespeare play? Do you need a no-prep final project for your unit to assess comprehension? Look no further! This project can be used with ANY Shakespeare play (or any play written in Old English for that matter).This ready-to-go assignment has a sample passage from Twelfth Night that is converted to text messages, student instructions, blank text message pages for students to use when translating their chosen scene, a

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Grades:

8th - 11th

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

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The Pearl Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity

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Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses writing prompts to test your student's textual analysis of The Pearl They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, plot, literary devices, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading and a brainstorming sheet. Related Products♻️ Middle School Station Bundle: Night,Poetry,Mythology,Holes,Animal Farm♻️ Animal Farm: Novel literacy Stations♻️ Animal Farm Word Wall Unit Common Core♻️ A

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