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High school ELA test prep unit plans for Microsoft Word
9th Grade English Curriculum
This 266-page document outlines learning goals for a 9th grade English class. It includes standards alignment, short and long term objectives, classroom planning, vocabulary and essay prompts, do now's, activities, and exit tickets, and new-teacher tips. This would be a great manual to use in a new school or for a 9th grade teacher who is new to teaching English at this grade level!!
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8th - 10th
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PSAT Unit MAP w/ Lesson Activities & Resources
PSAT Prep Unit Map, for a 21 day unit, including links to the following supplemental resources:-Google Slides for on-boarding and PSAT overview-Daily lesson activities (whole group, small group, individual practice)-Test-taking and reading strategy handouts-Metacognitive discussion questions-Suggested practice for each lesson topic using Khan Academy and IXL-Lesson on context clues-Informational graphics outline-PSAT practice questions and answer explanations (literary, social sciences, history,
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9th - 10th
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A Semester Worth of HS English Bell Ringers!
This product includes 16 weeks of bell ringers for a high school English class. Monday, titled Monday Mistakes, focuses on grammar, spelling, mechanics, and figurative language. Tuesday is a poem analysis. Wednesday reviews fiction and nonfiction terms through a Blooket that is linked, and I usually also have them do (SSR) silent sustained reading. Thursday is an image analysis. Friday is a free write day. I've provided a prompt they can use, or they can write about whatever they want! Moreover,
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8th - 10th
Digital SAT RW: Practice Test Word Choice Questions
The Standard English Questions on the digital exam are easy -- for test-takers who know the content! This study unit includes a review, a practice, and an assessment. The Review Worksheet instructs on reading and test-taking strategies. The Practice contains eight multiple-choice questions; the Performance challenges testers with ten SAT RW questions. The unit includes Reflection prompts and Answers and Explanations. Can be used in conjunction with my video: https://youtu.be/X46kMU_8-NECan be
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9th - 12th
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EAL/ELL Scheme of Work - Editable Time Saving Resource
Unlock the keys to successful ELL/EAL teaching with a meticulously crafted Scheme of Work! Elevate your classroom experience with a comprehensive curriculum designed to engage, inspire, and empower both teachers and students. This user-friendly framework is a time-saving resource, providing step-by-step guidance for lesson planning, assessments, and skill-building activities. Say goodbye to the stress of curriculum development and hello to a dynamic, results-driven ELL/EAL classroom.
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4th - 10th, Higher Education
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Christmas Carol, Mini-Unit
Let me make your job easier! I'll provide the tried, tested, and student-approved mini-units.
All you have to do is pop in the DVD and facilitate accountable talk about the questions I provide in the viewing guides.
This mini-unit on the film "A Christmas Carol" (the one with Patrick Stewart) comes complete with an anticipation guide about Kwanzaa, viewing guides, homework assignments, a summary quiz, and a final project.
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6th - 12th
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There Will Come Soft Rains by Sara Teasdale
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale. 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 using short stories and other poems from the same author or other authors with themes around nature or war. For older students, "The Night Patrol" by West or "The Owl" by Brooke fo
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Digital SAT RW: Worksheets on Word Choice Questions
The Standard English Questions on the digital exam are easy -- for test-takers who know the content! This study unit includes a review, a practice, and an assessment. The Review Worksheet instructs on the test's favorite five punctuation marks and provides reference links. The Practice contains eight multiple-choice questions; the Performance challenges testers with ten SAT RW questions. Reflection prompts as well as Answers and Explanations are included.Can be used in conjunction with my video:
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9th - 12th
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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
Dances with Wolves Advanced Chapter MC Tests
Dances With Wolves MULTIPLE CHOICE tests for each chapter of the book. The questions include comprehension and literary elements. This is a "non-put downer" book that everyone will love. This is a complete 87pg. unit that can be used for one or more grading periods. It teaches a different way of life and helps students develop sensitivity to different races and ways of life. It also makes a great home reading unit. Matching VOCABULARY quizzes for each chapter are listed separately on this websit
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9th - 12th
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Vocabulary using Greek and Latin Roots
A seven unit vocabulary program that builds upon learning Greek & Latin roots. In all vocabulary units, students begin by learning the definitions of roots words & brainstorming common English words using each root.
Each set of 15 roots comes with 30 vocabulary words using these roots for students to learn. Words help students learn roots & roots help students learn words. Very effective approach to vocabulary! I've done this program with high school students of all levels.
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9th - 12th
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Introduction to Persuasive Writing Unit
Worried about state essay exams? This short unit is designed to introduce students to the basics about the CA 7th grade writing exam, and to specifically introduce them to the genre of persuasive writing. In word format to be easily modified for any exam, or just an intro to persuasion in general. The unit includes: a suggested time line for the unit, day-to-day plans, graphic organizers, hand-outs, suggested activities and strategies, grading rubric, and essay reflection. There is an accompanyi
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7th - 9th
Rhetoric Mini-Unit: The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander (Incl. Discussion PPT)
This is a 3-4 day mini-unit that uses Michelle Alexander's article "The New Jim Crow" for rhetorical analysis. Students evaluate her use of claims and counterclaims, as well as ethos, pathos, and logos. In Lesson 1, students identify Alexander's claims, supports, and her use of rhetorical appeals. Then, in Lesson 2, students analyze and evaluate the strengths of Alexander's claims, as well as her use of counterclaims/rebuttals and her call to action. Each of these lessons is designed to take 1-2
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
IELTS TOEFL CELPIP Test Prep Super Pack: English Writing, Speaking, Vocab ELD
ELL, ESL and ESOL teachers, or anyone getting ready for the English test listed above, this super pack is the one for you! This will unlock a world of materials that go way beyond the described products with the hyperlinks that I have included to videos each with well over one million views and that were made by one of the world's leading English as a Second Language teachers.This product includes worksheets and graphic organizers that tie into masterful, 20 minute videos on the topics of Paraph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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May Night by Christina Rossetti Close Reading Poetry Set Analysis
Back to School paired text set. May Night by Christina Rossetti close reading poetry analysis. This analysis includes the poem and a comparative short story with similar elements and themes for the students to analyze and compare and contrast. DOK 2 level comprehensive questions and graphic organizer options are included. 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 understandin
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5th - 9th
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Functional Documents, an addition to Holt
This lesson brings in additional creativity to the study of functional documents. We began with the two articles used in the Holt Literature Book titled "Rising Tides," and "An Arctic Floe of Climate Questions," because they are well-written and cover the topic of global warming from both sides. There are several different activities in this lesson that make it more comprehensible, and helps students understand functional documents.
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8th - 10th
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The World Below the Brine by Whitman Close Reading Poem Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The World Below the Brine" by Walt Whitman. 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 using short stories or novellas or excerpts from "The Heart of Darkness, or "The Pearl", and the novel, "A Night to Remember". Other texts could include the novel or excerpt of "The
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7th - 12th
More 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 Dystopian stories, Epidemics Across Time, and America's Past from different perspectives and cul
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Word Choice Matters Half Semester Paired Text Unit Plans
Semester Unit Plan with Paired Texts that include novels, novellas, poems, articles, fables, fairy tales, Greek tales, and song lyrics. Unit includes:1. Text Pairings2. Extended Literary Texts3. Short Literary Texts4. Essential Questions5. Routine Writing6. essay suggestions7. activity suggestions (small group, individual, and whole groups)8. non-fiction pairings9. suggested websites10. text quotes11. essential questions12. gallery walk suggestions13. Lexiles14. vocabularyThere are many choices
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6th - 12th
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AP Lang Section-By-Section Reflections
Throughout the year, as students complete essays that align with the required AP Lang essays and multiple choice section, I have them complete the appropriate reflection sheet to garner their feedback and provide them a moment of self-reflection in the time leading up to the AP exam. Included are reflections for:The Synthesis EssayThe Rhetorical Analysis EssayThe Argument EssayThe Multiple Choice section
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9th - 12th
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Unit plan short stories paired texts Ernest Hemingway
This unit will introduce the short story as a literary work that can be read in one sitting .Students will explore a universal theme of growing old, regret and loss after reading Hemingway's short stories " A Clean Well Lighted Place" and "Old Man at the Bridge" It includes vocabulary words to frontload , CCLS Aligned learning activities, formative and summative assessments. Students will close read and annotate both texts then analyze and explore the common theme. In response to the summative
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9th - 12th
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Even More Classic Poems to Teach Specific Themes and the Paired Texts to go with
Have you searched and searched for poetry to match the theme you are teaching? What about the non-fiction newspaper articles from the past that correlate with the fiction and theme being taught? 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 in
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Common Core English Regents Constructed Response Use any Poetry Unit
Note to Teachers: Choose poetry on the same topic, any topic and then follow the process below to help prepare students for the constructed response on the English Regents as well as aligns with the Common Core standards in ELA.
Grade Level: 11-12
Objectives
Students will be able to compare and understand complex poetry and then put their understanding into writing.
Unit Summary
Teacher chooses one poem to do whole group, then the second day hands out poems to read independently as a smaller g
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11th - 12th
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Poetry Valentine Common Core Mini Unit Using Controlling Idea
Teacher chooses one poem to do whole group, then the second day hands out poems to read independently as a smaller group and analyze. Finally they write a controlling idea about love after discussing all of the poems. This can go on to be a bigger writing assignment like the Controlling Idea essay on the English Regents Exam.
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11th - 12th
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