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High school writing-essays literature circles $5-10
Holiday or Winter Short Story The Greatest Gift -- It's a Wonderful Life
Engage students before winter break and work on skills with "The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern, the short story that It's a Wonderful Life is based upon. It takes place at Christmas but is less religious than the movie. Virtually no-prep and works for independent close reading or to hold attention for a read-aloud.What you get:A short fill-in with a word bank provides surprising and interesting background information for an introduction. A variety of comprehension questions: interpr
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6th - 9th
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TANGERINE by Edward Bloor Literature Guide
Tangerine is a high-interest novel for middle grades girls and boys alike! This novel study is not your run-of-the-mill vocab and questions packet! Students will read each of the 3 parts of the book and have one page of activities to complete after each part. This is a comprehensive novel study, but does not take away the enjoyment of reading this great book! Included is one page of Pre-Reading activities, one page which follows Part 1, one page which follows Part 2, one page which follows P
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5th - 9th
The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
I introduced this book with a book talk to my middle school readers, and I was shocked by the response. I didn't even get a chance to put the book down before kids were signing it out. It has been signed out of our classroom all year, and it is returned within days with exclamations such as, "That was the best book I ever read!" and "I can't believe that ending!" Want to learn more about Mt. Rainer, the tallest mountain in Washington State, and the only one that is still an active volcano, and t
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5th - 9th
Life of Pi: A Complete Novel Study
Life of Pi novel Study is 67 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including: comprehension questions, visual interpretations, vocabulary and crosswords, character webs, motif, and more. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study:
Printable Assignments:
1. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 1-8
2. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 9-16
3. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 17-24
4. Comprehension Questions: Chapters 25-36
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Road (Cormac McCarthy) Exam
An in-depth and editable 75-question multiple choice exam with key and essay prompts. The test includes questions on plot, characters, literary techniques, writing style and themes of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning post-apocalyptic novel. A solid culminating exam after studying the novel that tests students reading comprehension and analysis of the novel.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reflective Writing Essay Response to Literature, High School Book Review, 6 Days
Use this Reflective Writing Assignment at the end of any book! Perfect for literature circles or any classroom novel in high school, this assignment makes a great alternative to a literary analysis essays. Over 6 days, students create a 3-5 paragraph reflective response to any piece of literature. The finished product is similar to a book review, but contains a formal structure and objective tone. Students are led through the entire writing process with six days of lesson plans. Includes a link
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9th - 12th
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In Cold Blood Study Prompts
This 18-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 Truman Capote 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 an
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11th - 12th
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Atonement 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 chapter, and build up a full understanding of what Ian McEwan is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revisi
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11th - 12th
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The Picture of Dorian Gray 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Wilde is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-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
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11th - 12th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study Unit
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The story is not one to “lay out the facts”; rather it is a story told by an innocent German boy who knew nothing of the horrors and cruelty taking place around him. Those unfamiliar with the Holocaust may not understand what is going on and may not be able to make connections. . . . like innocent Bruno who could not eve
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
The Catcher in the Rye 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Salinger is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-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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9th - 12th
Dracula: 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Bram Stoker is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revisi
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9th - 12th
Jane Eyre 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Charlotte Brontë is trying to achieve, how she is trying to achieve it, and how successful she has been. The chapter-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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11th - 12th
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The Most Dangerous Game ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons (PDF)
Immerse your students in the thrilling world of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.What's Included:Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructio
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6th - 9th
Things Fall Apart 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 each chapter and build up a full understanding of what Achebe is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revisio
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9th - 12th
Literary Analysis in an Essay
Introducing "Literary Analysis in an Essay: A Comprehensive Student Resource"Unlock the power of literary analysis with our meticulously crafted student resource - "Literary Analysis in an Essay." Designed to bridge the gap between understanding the art of essay writing and mastering the intricacies of analyzing literary elements, this resource is your ultimate guide to crafting insightful and compelling literary essays.Key Features:1. Comprehensive Guidance: Tired of struggling to dissect the h
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9th - 12th
The Road Study Prompts
This 48-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 Cormac McCarthy 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
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11th - 12th
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The Sun Also Rises 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 each chapter and build up a full understanding of what Hemingway is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-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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11th - 12th
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Wide Sargasso Sea 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Jean Rhys is trying to achieve, how she is trying to achieve it, and how successful she has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revisi
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11th - 12th
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Frankenstein Exam with key
This is an in-depth 75-question multiple choice exam with key, including three essay questions and a creative writing assignment. I use this exam as the culmination for a unit on the novel in my AP Literature classes. The questions touch on character, plot, themes, allusions, style, literary devices, biographical connections and modern day depictions of the monster.
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8th - 12th
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Until We Meet Again Blueford High Series Novel Unit Study with Chapter Questions
This product is a novel study of Until We Meet Again by Anne Schraff. It is a novel in the Bluford Series. This book is a great read for students in middle or high school who struggle with reading. The book would also be an easier and interesting read for those students who choose not to read. The subject matter is relatable.The questions were taken directly from the book. The students should be able to answer the questions while reading or right after reading each chapter. There are a tot
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7th - 12th
The Handmaid's Tale 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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Margaret Atwood is trying to achieve, how she is trying to achieve it, and how successful she has been. The chapter-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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11th - 12th
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A Thousand Splendid Suns Study Prompts
This 18-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 chapter, and build up a full understanding of what Khaled Hosseini is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination r
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11th - 12th
Never Let Me Go Study Prompts
This 18-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 chapter and build up a full understanding of what Kazuo Ishiguro is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination rev
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11th - 12th
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