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The Ultimate Literary Analysis Essay Guide: 20 Mini-lessons for Success

By Bespoke ELA

In this bundle, I have compiled 20 mini-lessons that take students through the entire writing process, step-by-step, from reading samples, to brainstorming, to drafting, to editing and revising, and to reflecting. This book bundle of lesson

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Lesson

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W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d...

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50 EDITABLE Projects and Assignments for ANY NOVEL STUDY

By Bespoke ELA

This bundle contains 50 projects and activities for ANY NOVEL STUDY in secondary English Language Arts. Use these projects, activities, handouts, and lessons to enrich your students’ close reading and analysis of any novel unit in your curriculum.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

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RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.8.6, RL.8.7, RL.8.8, RL.8.9, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.1...

$10.00

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The ULTIMATE Shakespeare Sonnet Bundle-- 100+ Pages and 15 Sonnets

By Bespoke ELA

This bundle is the ULTIMATE Shakespeare Sonnet Bundle by Bespoke ELA. With over 100 pages of resources to help your students analyze Shakespearean sonnets, this bundle is an excellent addition to any unit on Shakespeare.This bundle includes:1.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.5, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.10, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c...

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Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success

By Bespoke ELA

In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d...

$5.99

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Famous Love Letters: A Close Reading & Creative Lesson for Valentine's Day

By Bespoke ELA

This lesson by Bespoke ELA is a great lesson to use in February to celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique and creative way that is sure to engage students!Task:To analyze how famous love letters use language, literary and rhetorical devices, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1...

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Reading Response Question Cards for Any Book-- Multi-grade Usage

By Bespoke ELA

These 100 question cards for any novel will help your students engage in meaningful and insightful discussions about the books they are reading. The cards address setting, characters, plot, theme, symbolism, point of view, style, and more! Students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1...

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Hamlet Final Test and Assessment -- Multiple-Choice and Short Answer {EDITABLE}

By Bespoke ELA

This assessment over Shakespeare's play Hamlet includes 50 questions that consists of 45 multiple-choice questions and five short answer questions. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED!The test includes the following sections:Character Matching-- match the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

$3.99

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Argument and Rhetorical Analysis Games for Secondary ELA

By Bespoke ELA

This bundle of argument and rhetoric games for secondary ELA contains SEVEN unique games that target the skills of argumentation in a fun and high-interest format.The games included in this bundle are:Rhetorical Devices BINGO GameIn this game,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Games

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d...

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Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case

By Bespoke ELA

Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.8, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2...

$6.99

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The ULTIMATE Macbeth MEGA Bundle-- 45 UNIQUE Lessons & Activities

By Bespoke ELA

This unit contains 45 separate lessons and activities to supplement any Macbeth unit... and many of them are editable and useful for distance learning or in the classroom! In this bundle, you will find:Pre-Reading ActivitiesIntroduction to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.8, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1...

$10.50

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Exit Ticket Journal on Google Slides-- 180 Prompts for the ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR!!

By Bespoke ELA

This digital journal on Google Slides enables students to reflect back on classroom lessons either in class or at home through distance learning. There are over 70 original prompts included in this bundle as well as free choice options that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Reflective Journals for Teachers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$3.99

181

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The Literary Analysis Thesis Statement: SIX Mini-lessons for Essay Success

By Bespoke ELA

This lesson contains a step-by-step guide for how to write a thesis statement for the literary analysis essay. It is a part of our Mega Lit. Analysis Essay Bundle, sold separately. Bundle and SAVE! CLICK HERE!The most important part of the writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

$3.99

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Comment Cards for Academic Essay Writing to Help Students Give Quality Feedback

By Bespoke ELA

As English teachers, we ask our students to edit and revise their peers' essays. However, students do not always know how to give constructive feedback. It's important that students are able to give constructive feedback about targeted writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2a, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d...

$4.99

128

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30 MENTOR SENTENCES with Writing Revision for GOOGLE SLIDES

By Bespoke ELA

This product is an EDITABLE POWER POINT PRESENTATION that contains 30 MENTOR SENTENCES from famous classic writers to model key literary terms, rhetorical devices, and syntactical structures for students.For each sentence, students are to:1. Copy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$6.99

215

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Literary & Rhetorical Device Poster Set for Secondary ELA -- Shakespeare Theme

By Bespoke ELA

This set of classroom posters includes 26 literary and rhetorical device posters with examples from the works of Shakespeare.Devices

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

Types:

Printables, Posters

$2.00

153

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The Ultimate Star-Crossed Love Stories Unit with Romeo and Juliet + Paired Texts

By Bespoke ELA

In this unit, students will close read and discuss key star-crossed love stories such as “Orpheus and Eurydice” and “Layla and Majnun.” I have also included an excerpted version of Romeo and Juliet that includes the major scenes / moments from the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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THE Ultimate High-interest Halloween Bundle for Secondary ELA

By Bespoke ELA

This huge bundle of resources is the ultimate Halloween bundle of high-interest activities that are sure to spark the interest of your secondary students! There is a wide variety of activities included in this bundle!Here's what's included:PRODUCT

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$26.96

$18.87

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Macbeth Test: A COMMON CORE Skills-based Objective Assessment

By Bespoke ELA

This Macbeth test contains 50 multiple choice questions that assess interpretation of key quotes from the play, character motivation, vocabulary in context, literary elements, motifs, and rhetorical appeals. As an optional supplement, there is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.8, RL.9-10.9, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.1...

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"Junk Journal" Novel Project for ANY NOVEL: A Creative Way to Express Analysis

By Bespoke ELA

For this creative project, students will create a "junk journal" representation of their interpretation of a novel. This project works for any text in secondary ELA and presents an engaging way for students to interpret literature.What is a “junk

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

$1.99

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Graded Discussion Rubric & 50 Discussion Stems for Secondary ELA

By Bespoke ELA

This products contains 50 Discussion Starter Stems for Graded Discussions in Secondary ELA! The first file includes the graded discussion guidelines that I use with my students in order to assess their critical thinking, listening, speaking,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1...

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

---15+ years of high school teaching on every level, including A.P. Literature and Dual Credit Composition and World Literature ---5+ years experience teaching Creative Writing--- ---Taught in three states in the US: Texas, Illinois, and New York in public, private, and magnet schools--- ---Bespoke ELA blogs at: BespokeClassroom.com & TeachWriting.org

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is all about discovery and finding ways to enable students to uncover knowledge themselves. Therefore, many of my lesson plans are student-centered. I am also known as "the writing teacher" because I believe that writing is the cornerstone of the English class and that every piece of literature should be selected for the sake of teaching skills and not simply because it's a "classic."

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

New Teacher of the Year- 2003

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.A. Literature- Northwestern University/ B.A. Literature- University of North Texas

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Meredith is the founder and creator of TeachWriting.org and BespokeClassroom.com. She has taught high school English for 14+ years in Dallas, Chicago, and New York City and holds a M.A. in Literature from Northwestern University. She has always had a connection to the written word-- through songwriting, screenplay writing, and essay writing-- and she enjoys the process of teaching students how to express their ideas. Meredith enjoys life with her sweet daughter and crazy Yorkie named Teddy. Visit the Bespoke ELA blog at: BespokeClassroom.com.