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Holocaust Victims' Identity Cards Activities for ELA, History - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

These activities accompany my FREE Holocaust Victims' Identity Cards and are designed to help students make a personal connection with the victims of the Holocaust. These activities could be used before a novel study or a history lesson. This lesson

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3

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Crime Scene Activity: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Source Evidence

By The Literary Maven

“The Case of the Student Teacher Gone Missing” is an activity that asks students to solve a crime based on their analysis of evidence. First students must classify the twelve pieces of evidence as primary or secondary source evidence. Then students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

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Nazi Propaganda Analysis from the Holocaust & WWII - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

In this lesson, students will analyze propaganda posters used by Nazi Germany during World War II and the Holocaust to spread and preserve the basic ideas of Nazism and to dehumanize “inferior" groups. This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8

$4.00

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Holocaust Resource Bundle for ELA, History - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

This bundle includes my best-selling Holocaust resources, all of which are perfect additions to your unit on the Holocaust in either an English Language Arts or history classroom. All of the resources included can be printed, used digitally, or a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.7, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, SL.9-10.1

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Julius Caesar Unit: Bundle PLUS of Activities and Abridged Readings

By The Literary Maven

This complete 5+ week unit for the drama Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. The resource includes a print ready PDF as well as Google Drive versions (Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.) of all of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

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Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl Discussion Planning, Tracker, & Reflection

By The Literary Maven

Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl Discussion Planning, Tracker, & ReflectionTo hold a successful Socratic Seminar, Fishbowl Discussion or any kind of structured classroom dialogue, planning ahead is key, especially for your students who are reluctant

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

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Writing Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor Texts

By The Literary Maven

Writer's Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor TextsIn this writing workshop, students will examine the literary elements in short stories and then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own narratives. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

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Holocaust Themed Nonfiction Readings & Responses - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

These ten nonfiction articles and structured writing responses can be used as in class or homework assignments. Each assignment includes two different levels of the reading and six choices of paragraph formats for writing a response to the article.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

$5.00

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Literary Elements Digital Breakout Activity Bundle

By The Literary Maven

This bundle of digital breakouts is intended for reinforcing plot and setting, conflict, character, point of view, irony, theme, and symbolism. Each breakout includes:*Breakout website with links to all necessary text and media*Breakout codes and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$48.00

$33.60

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Theme Analysis Essay: Step by Step Writing Guide for Use With Any Text

By The Literary Maven

This resource is designed to guide students step by step through the process of writing a theme analysis essay and can be used with any text: a novel, short story, play, nonfiction piece, etc. Students will brainstorm themes and practice writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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

$6.00

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Character Analysis Activity for Any Text: Character Silhouettes

By The Literary Maven

Creating character silhouettes is the perfect activity for the close reading of character or a figure from an assigned or selected fiction or nonfiction text. This activity can be used with any grade level and can be used to reinforce the ideas of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

$1.50

114

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Mythology Unit Bundle: Myths, Legends, & Assessments

By The Literary Maven

These resources are perfect for creating a mythology unit or adding on to your own. Students will read myths from Greek and Norse mythology and legends about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Students will write narrative and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$24.00

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King Arthur Legends: The Sword in the Stone, The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake

By The Literary Maven

King Arthur Legends: The Sword in the Stone, The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake by Sir Thomas MaloryThis two weeklong lesson on the legends of King Arthur focuses on the stories “The Sword in the Stone” and “The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lake,” both

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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

$8.00

Digital Download PDF (5.82 MB)

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First Day of School Digital Breakout Activity: Around the World & Back to School

By The Literary Maven

This digital breakout can be used as a first day of school or back to school activity or any time of year to encourage collaboration between students and out of the box thinking. Inspired by the Jules Verne novel, Around the World in 80 Days,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$6.00

187

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Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck Close Readings & Activities

By The Literary Maven

Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck Close Readings & Activities Six close readings, one per chapter, focus on key scenes from Of Mice and Men, and could be assigned for homework or used as in-class activities. Each close reading includes a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4, RL.7.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, RL.8.4, RL.8.5, RL.9-10.1...

$7.50

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Poetry Unit with Assessments and Writing Activities

By The Literary Maven

This is a complete five week unit plan for poetry. The first week covers figurative language and imagery, the second week covers sound and rhyme, the third and fourth week focus on types of poetry and writing poetry, and the fifth week is a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, Homework, Printables

CCSS:

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

$20.00

101

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Nutrition During World War II & the Holocaust for ELA, History - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

In this lesson, students will analyze information from a short informational text as well as tables/graphs. Students will learn about rations of bread and potatoes during World War II and recommended daily allowances of food. Students will compare

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9

$4.00

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Monster by Walter Dean Myers Cell Block Soundtrack Project

By The Literary Maven

Monster by Walter Dean Myers Cell Block Soundtrack Project This project will help students make connections beyond the text based on the themes and ideas in the novel as well as the character's feelings and experiences. This can be used as a final

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.9

$1.50

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Figurative Language Stations - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

This is a set of six stations that are focused on figurative language. Included are the directions for each station, the manipulatives, as well as a station checklist to mark for completion of stations. The terms covered are simile, metaphor,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.SL.1

$5.00

171

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Irony Note Taking PowerPoint with Guided & Independent Practice

By The Literary Maven

This PowerPoint covers the three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic. Students will first take notes on the terms, definitions, and examples, then review with guided and independent practice. To see samples of this resource, click on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6

$2.00

Digital Download ZIP (3.39 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Six years of teaching English 1, 2, 4 (ninth, tenth, and twelfth grade English), Creative Writing, reading intervention classes, and Senior Seminar. Currently a Middle School Literacy Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that you must bring the learning to the student rather than expect the student to always come to the learning. In an attempt to bring the learning to my students, my store is full of resources to differentiate instruction: stations, menus, choice boards, etc.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Member of The National Writing Project, Curriculum unit published by the Yale National Initiative

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate: English/American Studies, Temple University; Master's: Education, Temple University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Co-host of #2ndaryELA chats for MS & HS ELA teachers. For special product or bundle requests, contact me at brynnallison@theliterarymaven.com.

GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading