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First Day of School Stations - Back to School Activities - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

Using stations on the first day of school sets the tone for the year. Show students that they will be engaged in hands-on learning and collaborating with classmates in your classroom. These stations, some group tasks and some independent tasks, can

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication, Back to School

Grades:

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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CCRA.SL.1

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Nonfiction Close Reading - History of Halloween

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This fall, get your students in the holiday spirit with this nonfiction close reading which

Subjects:

Autumn, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Will Your New Year's Resolutions Last?

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.Ring in the New Year this winter with this nonfiction close reading focuses on a New York

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Holidays/Seasonal, The New Year, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Printables, Google Apps

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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.10

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Writing Workshop Coming of Age Poems as Mentor Texts

By The Literary Maven

In this writing workshop, students will examine and annotate coming of age poetry. Students will then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own coming of age poetry. This lesson would be ideal to start the year as

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Writing, Back to School, Poetry

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9^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.1

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Christopher Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.Join the debate on Columbus Day versus Discoverers Day surrounding Christopher Columbus and

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U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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

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Seasonal/Holiday Nonfiction Close Reading Bundle

By The Literary Maven

Whether it is fall, winter, spring, or almost summer, these nonfiction readings will have students closely examining the text for evidence. Engage your students in interesting holiday/seasonal articles with rigorous CCSS-aligned, text-based

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U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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, 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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Nonfiction Close Reading - The Dark Origins of Valentine's Day

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This nonfiction close reading focuses on a National Public Radio article titled "The Dark

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - September 11 Memorial Museum

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.Reflect on the history of September 11th with your students. This nonfiction close reading

Subjects:

U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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

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Nonfiction Close Reading - The Holidays: A Bit More Giving, A Bit Less Getting

By The Literary Maven

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Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

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

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Nonfiction Close Reading - How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday

By The Literary Maven

Subjects:

U.S. History, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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

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Nonfiction Close Reading - St. Patrick's Day & The Dark History of Green

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This spring, engage your students with this nonfiction close reading focused on a National

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, St. Patrick's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Election Day Voting

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This Election Day, teach your students more about voting, polling, elections, and

Subjects:

U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - The Strange History of Presidents' Day

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This winter, engage students with a nonfiction close reading focused on a Washington Post

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Popular Easter Candy Extends to Quirky Holidays

By The Literary Maven

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Holidays/Seasonal, Easter, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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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.10

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Character Analysis for Any Text: A Christmas Carol Themed Activity (FREE)

By The Literary Maven

A Christmas Carol Themed Activity: During or After Reading Character Analysis Activity for Any TextThis activity is designed for use during or after reading any novel (whole class novel study or independent reading) or short story. Similar to "A

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

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

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Writing Workshop Poems about Parents as Mentor Texts

By The Literary Maven

Writer's Workshop Poems About Parents as Mentor Texts In this writing workshop, students will examine and annotate poetry about parents and the other figures who raise us. Students will then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft,

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.02 MB)

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Pearl Harbor Day, Few Veterans Survive

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.A perfect activity for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or National Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Subjects:

U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Daylight Saving Doesn't Save Energy

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.Whether it is fall or spring, engage your students in the debate over Daylight Saving and

Subjects:

Environment, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

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.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Power of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.In celebration of Martin Luther King Day or Black History Month this winter, engage

Subjects:

Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Informational Text

Grades:

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.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Nonfiction Close Reading - Back to School Shopping (FREE)

By The Literary Maven

This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.As students return back to school this fall, engage them with this nonfiction close reading

Subjects:

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Google Apps

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.10

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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.

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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