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Arts & music Common Core RL.9-10.3 literature circles
Romeo and Juliet In Urban Slang Shakespeare Modern English Adaption
Suitable for a whole class read, literature circle, independent reading, or drama class, Romeo and Juliet in Urban Slang makes a study of Shakespeare's play fun and accessible even for reluctant, struggling, or ENL readers. It is a 74-page PDF that retells and condenses the events of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet into contemporary, urban slang. This product was updated in 2021 to reflect recent urban slang from its 2008 debut.Divided into five acts, Romeo and Juliet in Urban Slang can functio
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8th - 10th
Macbeth in Urban Slang Shakespeare Modern English Adaptation
Suitable for a whole class read, literature circle, independent reading, or drama class, Macbeth in Urban Slang makes a study of Shakespeare's play fun and accessible even for reluctant, struggling, or ENL readers. It is a 70-page PDF that retells and condenses the events of Shakespeare's Macbeth into contemporary, urban slang. Divided into five acts, Macbeth in Urban Slang can function as a stand-alone text or supplement the reading of Shakespeare's classic rendition. Questions provided after e
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8th - 10th
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VIRTUAL LITERATURE CIRCLES Digital Book Clubs Digital Literature Circle Notebook
Facilitate Digital Book Clubs using this Virtual Literature Circle bundle! This folder for Google Drive® includes literature circle roles, peer-evaluation forms, participation rubrics, virtual discussion outlines, and a digital notebook for students to organize their work for each of their literature circle meetings.This folder includes all of the digital handouts needed to set up independent literature circles with your students, including literature circle roles and an organizational task char
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7th - 10th
Macbeth Socratic Seminar
This resource features lesson plans and materials to conduct a formal set of Socratic Seminars for Shakespeare's famed tragedy, Macbeth. Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as referred to in this resource) are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparatio
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9th - 12th
Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions: Act III
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the textbook to be inaccessible. So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I el
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9th - 10th
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William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Acts 1-5 T/F and Multiple Choice Quiz Bundle
This is a great multiple-choice quiz bundle for William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, Julius Caesar. Specifically designed for high school English classes, this comprehensive bundle offers a collection of meticulously crafted quizzes that will effectively assess students' comprehension and understanding of this great literary work.Students will be challenged to recall key plot events, understand the motivations and actions of the characters, identify significant quotes, and analyze the complex
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9th - 12th
Independent Reading Choice Board/Bingo Board
I did this with my students for an accountability grade while they independently read a book of their choice. It has a variety of creative and professional type activities that the student can choose to complete over time. It also requires a space for them to make connections for each activity with evidence from their book.
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Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions: Act II
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the textbook to be inaccessible. So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I el
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9th - 10th
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Master Harold and the Boys Study Prompts
This 13-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of the text, and build up a full understanding of what Fugard is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The text-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision and rehe
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10th - 12th
The Crucible Study Prompts
This 16-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each act, and build up a full understanding of what Miller is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The act-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision and rehea
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10th - 12th
Lesson Plan- 12 Angry Men Act 1
Detailed lesson plan designed for 8th or 9th grade students beginning the first act of the play "12 Angry Men. The lesson focuses on activating the student's prior knowledge of the justice system and delving into the unique personalities of the cast of jurors.The lesson plan contains writing reflections for a do now and closure as well as one group activity, one independent activity and a guided discussion. Detailed list of jurors and discussion prompts also included.
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8th - 10th
Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions: Act V
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the textbook to be inaccessible. So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I el
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9th - 10th
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The Tempest Study Prompts
This 17-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each scene, and build up a full understanding of what Shakespeare is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The scene-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision
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10th - 12th
Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions: Act IV
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in may years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the text book to be inaccessible. So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I el
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9th - 10th
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A Doll's House Study Prompts
This 14-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each scene, and build up a full understanding of what Ibsen is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The scene-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision and re
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10th - 12th
The Importance of Being Earnest Study Prompts
This 15-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each scene, and build up a full understanding of what Oscar Wilde is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The scene- and act-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination
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10th - 12th
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EVERYMAN: A MORALITY PLAY [TEXT]
Everyman: A Morality Play teaches students themes and characterization through its relatable characters and allegorical journey. This resource allows students to read and relate to this awesome, timely and timeless drama. This resource includes an literary participation chart, an analysis worksheet, a WORKBOOK FORMAT, and easy large print with annotating space for deep and critical analysis. 10th - 12th Graders will love this piece through its simplicity and brevity. Check it out!SUMMARY:God is
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10th - 12th
Also included in:Â EVERYMAN: A MORALITY PLAY [BUNDLE]
Cosi by Louis Nowra Introductory Powerpoint
Use this 26 slide powerpoint on "Cosi" by Louis Nowra to introduce students to the context, characters and setting of this Australian play. The terminology and detailed examples also teaches students how to read stage directions and dialogue like professional actors. This powerpoint is a springboard for analysis of the play in English and Drama.What does the powerpoint include? funny warnings to engage studentssetting details and symbols social and historical context with linksplot overview and
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10th - 12th
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Literature Circles Project for Drama, Theatre, English or Reading Plays
This is a literature circles project for middle or high school students to engage in when reading any play in Theatre/Drama or working on a drama unit in English. The project lasts anywhere from 1.5-3 Weeks, depending on the complexity of the texts. Students read the text in class, conduct discussions after each Act, and assign a creative role to take on for each act. The roles they may choose from are theatre-themed: Summarizer, Director, Method Actor, Dramaturg, and Scenic Designer. The gro
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5th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Study Prompts
This 23-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each scene, and build up a full understanding of what Shakespeare is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The scene-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision
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10th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet Puppet Play
Now your students can re-enact Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet play with their own puppet presentation. 26 characters are in an easy-to-assemble hand puppet format and ready for the mini-stage. Your students will develop a greater understanding and working knowledge of Shakespearean dialogue as they take on individual roles and recite their lines. When videotaped, students can shoot individual scenes and edit them into their own movie of the entire play. Additional creative assignments could incl
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Shakespeare's Macbeth in rap and rhyme
Think William Shakespeare meets 50-Cent meets CliffNotes.
I'm Bob Zaslow, but all my students call me, "Mr. Z." I've written the book RAP-NOTES: SHAKESPEARE'S GREATEST HITS for every middle-or high-school kid who has any fear about reading and understanding Shakespeare.
I've told the entire story of Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, King Lear and A Midsummer Night's Dream...in rap and rhyme. And I've hired two talented rappers to record the raps, available on I-tunes and CD-baby for a dol
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9th - 12th
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Complete Literature Unit: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Are you looking for a way to engage your students in one of Shakespeare's texts? Are you hoping to find something that will be fun and informative for them? This is it!!In this download, you will receive a zip file with the following documents:- a teacher's packet, which includes A suggested use of this resourceA link to a download of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's DreamA cast list, if you choose to have your students read the piece aloud during classSome additional discussion questions, apar
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8th - 12th
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HAROLD PINTER'S THAT'S ALL [TEXT]
Harold Pinter's THAT'S ALL teaches students themes and characterization through its ABSURDIST view of humankind. 11th - 12th Graders will love this piece through its simplicity and brevity. Check it out!SUMMARY:How Absurd is this?! Mrs. A invites Mrs. B for a regular afternoon of tea. The move easily into a conversation about Mrs. C's moving and comings and goings. Is that what's it's all about? A 2 1/2 page play - that's all there is. That's All.This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows stu
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11th - 12th
Also included in:Â THAT'S ALL [BUNDLE]
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