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High school literature thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Icarus Comic with Activities Included
Icarus: A Comic Myth Activities IncludedStudents need to know the ancient myths because the great wisdom of humanity is contained in those stories. Myth Comics: Icarus gives teachers three days' worth of activities to do with the myth. Included in this bundle:Pre-reading activitiesA comic of the myth (fun!)A modern retelling of the mythActivities and questions with two poems based on the myth (perfect for teaching allusion)An activity with a piece of artwork based on the mythPost reading activit
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7th - 12th
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Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
Alice Walker Mini Unit w/ Student Guide for Everyday Use
Read and analyze Everyday Use by Alice Walking with this easy to implement guide! Students will examine the life and writings of Alice Walker, read and examine Everyday Use by Alice Walker, and apply their understanding of the story through introspective writing. This is a 3 (or more) day mini unit for Alice Walker's Everyday Use. It begins with an internet activity for students to evaluate her work and the short story. The importance of African quilting and a webquest activity is also includ
Grades:
9th - 12th
Thanksgiving Poetry Activity with Questions and Answer Key
This is a beautifully-formatted resource featuring classic Thanksgiving poems, each with questions and tasks. Engaging graphics and questions are suitable for a poetry introduction or a review. If you're looking for an engaging activity to celebrate Thanksgiving with your upper middle or high school students, check this out. Includes answer key.Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity This Thanksgiving Poetry activity features the following poems: "Over the River and Through the Woods" by L
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9th - 12th
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Jacob's Rescue Literature Unit
This unit is for the book Jacob's Rescue: A Holocaust Story. This unit is a great resource to add to your History unit on the Holocaust or just used in a literature circle.Included in this unit:* List of Resources Holocaust Museum informationArticlesVideos* Vocabulary lists by chapter and definitions* Character Traits and Map*Chapter Comprehension pages w/answer key* Summary Poster Activity*Problem-Solution Mini-Poster and worksheet
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5th - 10th
The Hunger Games Novel Study - Worksheets, Jeopardy, Weekly Discussions + More!
This comprehensive resource is ready to print and will keep students engaged for up to two months.What's included:- Pre-reading: Students learn about the author and complete a survey to engage with themes they will encounter.- Worksheets: Seven worksheets (covering four chapters each) are perfect to keep students engaged and on track during independent reading.- Discussion Questions: Seven sets of discussion questions allow the class to expand understanding, make real-world connections, and broa
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ultimate "The Hunger Games" Study Unit
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
Grades:
7th - 12th
High School Fiction for Comprehension, Suspense, Foreshadowing, & Imagery
Looking for a suspenseful story to share during a stormy fall day? Something to help your students understand imagery, foreshadowing, and suspense? Something to improve reading comprehension? Then read Storm on the Mountain, a story about an author who inherits a secluded cottage in the mountains and the friend who saves her life! Storm on the Mountain an engaging fiction story with great plot breaks that allow for making inferences or predicting what will happen next. The 46 page resource
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8th - 9th
Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Identifying Implicit Bias & Danger of a Single Story Unit - High School Lessons
This relevant unit on Implicit Bias and the Danger of a Single Story explains timely content in a step-by-step manner that helps students comprehend complex concepts. The materials are LOW PREP (print and go). They include plans, slides with engaging activities, PDF worksheets, and assessments. This is a High School resource that can be used for digital learning. These flexible lessons can enhance multiple courses such as English, History, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies.The resource explores thes
Grades:
9th - 12th
High School Reading Comprehension Fiction and Nonfiction Mystery Unit
This reading comprehension unit for upper middle school and high school students combines a mysterious fictional story that will hold your students' attention and keep them guessing until the end. Set in the foothills of Missouri, the castle really exists. It sits high on a bluff overlooking a sleepy village. The castle has long held the imaginations of the villagers below, but does anyone really know of the deep, dark secrets locked behind the thick stone walls? You can only imagine the tales
Grades:
8th - 10th
All American Boys - Complete Novel Unit - No-Prep
This no-prep complete novel unit for All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, including an introduction to authors, format, themes, and characters, pre-reading activities, comprehension and analysis questions, reflection questions, and culminating activities provides everything you need to execute a successful All American Boys novel unit with your high school ELA students. Includes detailed answer keys with text references and scoring rubrics. No prep.ALL AMERICAN BOYS grips stu
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Long Way Down and All American Boys Complete Novel Units Bundle
Resistance to Hate, from Stereotypes to Genocide, through Awareness and Allyship
Powerful and timely — this versatile unit provides a foundation for understanding social justice by analyzing the escalation of intolerance. These super-engaging lessons take your students on an eye-opening journey that begins with stereotypes, continues through prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, then addresses scapegoating, hate crimes and genocide. The lessons are organized in a step-by-step manner that enables students to comprehend interconnected and increasingly complex concepts. The un
Grades:
9th - 12th
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
Macbeth Complete; Comprehensive Unit, Close Reading Analysis, Easel Compatible
Everything you need to teach Macbeth, whether it's virtually or in-person!This resource is a great companion to a complete and close reading of Shakespeare's Scottish play. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the text through a combination of short response activities, assessments, and a formal essay. It is intended for high school students, and it emphasizes reading and writing objectives (not lectures!) Your download includes the following: * Introductory lecture slides (editable
Grades:
9th - 12th
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