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High school Black History Month writing-essays literature circles
BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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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Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units
This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
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2nd - 9th
Enrique's Journey Unit-Common Core Aligned!
You are purchasing a complete unit for the book "Enrique's Journey." This unit has a wide variety of activities including:*Performance Task*SBAC-style Listening Activity*Group discussion activities*Chapter questions*Vocabulary building*Visual art (photography) tie-in*Character analysis mini-project*Close Read
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7th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar
Civil Rights Movement - I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King - Socratic Seminar - A 20+ page package related to the Civil Rights Movement and the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King. This package contains all of the necessary documents to facilitate a Socratic Seminar related to the "I Have a Dream" Speech by Martin Luther King.
This is a fantastic activity and lesson to assist students in fostering deep, meaningful and engaging learning related to the Civil Rights Movement. Students
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6th - 12th
Urban Legends and Myths Unit
Want a fun mini unit that is engaging, informative and a little spooky? This unit examines the origins of modern myths and legends, their impact on our society and television and movies. This Unit Includes the Following:Editable handouts that can be made into an asynchronous packet, OR facilitated as lessonsLessons and tasks that are common core standards aligned Direct Instruction tasks that are current and relevant Mid Unit Project: Urban Legends informative PosterCopies of Urban Legends (the
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9th - 12th
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
Dystopian Literature Circles Complete Unit: Grades 7-10 High School English
Turn your reluctant readers into book lovers with page-turning dystopian novels. This ready-to-use dystopian novel unit is adaptable for book groups, independent reading, or whole-class instruction for grades 7-10. As an English teacher, supporting vastly divergent reading levels within the classroom is the ultimate struggle. This novel unit is designed with differentiated reading levels so that your students can love the reading process and master the skills. Dystopian novels are the perfect op
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7th - 10th
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
One Crazy Summer Novel Unit--Deluxe Edition
This comprehensive novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader-- especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in various formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book
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4th - 9th
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One Crazy Summer Novel Unit for all 33 Chapters (inc. answers)
This novel unit uses proven strategies that hold students accountable for high levels of engagement in rigorous, high-interest, complex text. One Crazy Summer is a highly acclaimed historical fiction novel that is based in 1960's Oakland, CA. It is rapidly becoming a must-read novel for any 4-9th grader especially in studies of civil rights. This unit helps to scaffold reading comprehension for many types of readers in numerous formats. It can be used for intervention groups, book groups, an
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4th - 9th
English Black History Month Readings | 16 Biographies | Gallery Walk
Are you looking for a low-prep way to incorporate Black History Month into to your classroom? This set of 16 biographies with comprehension checks is a great way to honor the legacy (and current impact!) of individuals during Black History Month. #twosdaysaleThis set includes 16 comprehensible readings / mini-biographies of individuals commonly spoken of (and some less commonly spoken of) during Black History Month. These mini-biographies are designed to introduce the person and their legacy / a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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After the Shot Drops Novel Study
A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family. Not only is this book well-paced with short chapters switching perspectives, the secondary characters are rich in detail! Drama propels the story forward while its emotional appeal builds empathy for both boys' circumstances. A great novel for anyone who loves basketball! 2019-2020 Georgia Teen Peach Book Award Nominee SummaryBunny and Nasir have been best friends forever, but when Bunny
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8th - 12th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Underground Railroad Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Sharon M. Draper's "Tears of a Tiger" - 28 Common Core Learning Tasks!!
This Common Core resource includes 28 rigorous unit learning tasks for Sharon Draper’s, "Tears of a Tiger." The teacher-created learning tasks include standard(s) alignment using the language of Common Core State Standards. The unit activities represent a balance of analysis and evaluation activities focusing on a variety of literary elements, constructed responses, and extended informational/explanatory and argumentative writing. The resource includes speaking and listening activities including
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6th - 10th
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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Martin Luther King Jr. Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It would also be a great addition to your Black History Month activities. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you'd like my com
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges - Nonfiction Novel Study
Through My Eyes is an inspirational autobiography about a little girl who perseveres through a troubling time in American history – the Civil Rights Movement. This book allows young readers to understand that racism unfortunately affected African Americans of all ages. The images give an honest account of what it was like to be Ruby in the 1960s. Her story shows great courage and determination, pressing forward in the midst of hatred and violence – a message all readers can receive. Summary: In
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5th - 12th
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Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire Dragons
Novel Study Literature Circle - Wings of Fire DragonsA Dragon Book Series with Christian Values!If you have kids who love dragons, but you are frustrated by the lack of dragon books with Biblical values. If your kids hate to read.If you wish you could incorporate a series into your homeschool day that not only meets curriculum requirements but can be used for multiple subjects. If you want your kids to read more books with a message that is compatible with the Bible, then this is it!This novel
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â Mega Bundle - Dragons - Social Studies - Fact and Opinion
March: Book One Novel Study (Recently Updated)
Celebrate MLK Holiday with this Novel!March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement. SummaryThis book is a graphic novel for high school students. The novel is short and can be read independently. Congressman John Lewis (Ga) shares us remarka
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7th - 12th
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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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The Parker Inheritance Novel Study
SummaryIn The Parker Inheritance, 12-year-old Candice has to spend the summer in Lambert, South Carolina, due to her parents' divorce. When she and her mom take up residence in her deceased grandmother's house, Candice finds a letter alluding to a town tragedy and offering clues to a mysterious fortune. Candice teams up with bookish neighbor Brandon, and the two ingeniously puzzle out clues, scour the internet, and sift through old yearbooks and photos. Scenes shift easily between past and prese
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4th - 12th
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