Close reading Common Core RL.9-10.3 projects

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.10

, RL.9-10.1

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50 EDITABLE Projects and Assignments for ANY NOVEL STUDY

Created by

Bespoke ELA

This bundle contains 50 projects and activities for ANY NOVEL STUDY in secondary English Language Arts. Use these projects, activities, handouts, and lessons to enrich your students’ close reading and analysis of any novel unit in your curriculum. THIS BUNDLE CONTAINS BOTH A PDF VERSION AND AN EDITABLE MICROSOFT WORD VERSION SO THAT YOU CAN ADAPT THESE RESOURCE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS NEEDED!This bundle includes the following projects, activities, lessons, and handouts:1. FreeChoiceReadingChal

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.5

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Fences by August Wilson Unit Plan Bundle: Worksheets, Task Cards, Projects

Created by

The Green Light

If you're teaching August Wilson's play, Fences, you need this teaching bundle to help shape your unit and lesson plans. Included in this bundle:• 56 task cards with engaging critical thinking questions for every scene of the play• Anticipation guide• Writing activities for each scene• Acting activities• Sample pacing guide• Troy as a tragic hero• Uncle Remus allusion close-reading activity• 7 Characterization chart activities• Video worksheet for film on the Negro Baseball Leagues (film availab

Subjects:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Feed by M.T. Anderson Novel Workbook

Created by

English Elixir

This product will assist teachers and students in understanding analyzing, the novel, Feed. If you have never checked this book out - do it now! It's a hilarious, yet mind-boggling and tragic exploration into the future where all people have a "feed" in their brain which helps them communicate and acts as their internet. This unit was designed for a 10th grade classroom; however, any grade 9-12 could read this book.This product includes:- Title page- Multi-Genre Project with Rubric- Notes and ac

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Choice Novel Project - An Independent Novel Study

Created by

Teachable Tech

Do you need to assign choice novels to your students, but want to hold them accountable for their reading? Try this Choice Novel Project - a complete independent novel study that works with any novel!The project includes:Comprehension & Analysis ActivitiesPre-Reading, During Reading, and Post Reading AssignmentsScaffolds that build to higher-level thinkingChoice AssessmentsAssignment Pacing OrganizerThis independent project is designed for grades 6-12 and could be easily adapted to work with

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Projects, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Character Analysis Soundtrack Project for Any Text

Created by

Samantha in Secondary

Discover an innovative and imaginative approach to instructing character analysis in your English Language Arts classroom with this Character Analysis Soundtrack Project. Help students foster a deeper understanding of characterization by creating a playlist of songs that would apply to specific characters and traits. Encourage your students to bridge the gap between literary characters and their favorite song titles, making character analysis an engaging and interactive process.This versatile re

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects

CCSS:

RL.5.3

, RL.6.3

, RL.7.6

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Also included in: Character Analysis Mini-Unit with Practice Activities and Projects

Character Analysis Puzzle Project for Any Text

Created by

Samantha in Secondary

Unlock an exciting and immersive method to empower your middle school or high school English Language Arts students in the art of character analysis with a Character Analysis Puzzle Project!Transform character exploration into an engaging journey that encourages students to delve deep into the narrative, unraveling the intricate web of character relationships and traits over the course of the text. This resource is not just teacher-approved; it's a resounding student favorite! By incorporating p

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RL.9-10.3

Also included in: Character Analysis Mini-Unit with Practice Activities and Projects

Othello Unit Plan and Enrichment Activities

Created by

The Round Table

Did Othello and Desdemona ever stand a chance as an inter-racial couple? Were they “star-cross’d,” like Romeo and Juliet? If not, what circumstances doomed their love? Students will wrestle with these and many other questions in their study of Othello, the Moor of Venice. The focus of this unit plan and enrichment activities resource is on close textual analysis for upper level (grades 11-12) students. However, like all of Shakespeare’s plays, Othello was meant to be performed before an audience

Subjects:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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“The Tell Tale Heart” Police Report: A Close-Reading Creative Writing Activity

Created by

Learning with Mrs Lorow

A great activity to teach point of view! The students will complete a police report as if they were responding to the neighbor's call in “The Tell-Tale Heart.” The students must demonstrate their comprehension of the story and their ability to use textual evidence to describe the crime scene and explain what they found.More About This ProductThis fun, no-prep activity allows students to practice a little creative writing while also working on their textual evidence skills and demonstrating their

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RL.8.3

, RL.9-10.3

CHRISTMAS SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]

Created by

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Music

Are you stumped about what to do with students for the week(s) prior to the Winter Break? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze Christmas/Holiday music! The Christmas Song Analysis& Projects product for middle and high schoolers dispels the end of year chaos for you and adds excitement for them. This product has 6 PROJECTS and assignments, 17 songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annotations, worksheets for the songs in the product, and a general set of que

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Songs

CCSS:

, RL.8.4

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Also included in: THE CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY BUNDLE

Animal Farm Bundle: Activities, Essays, Projects, Task Cards

Created by

The Green Light

Everything you need to teach George Orwell's timeless novel, Animal Farm, is included in this bundle. With more than 100 pages, you will find the following activities to help shape your unit or lesson plans:60 task cards covering each chapter of the novelPre-reading activitiesAnticipation guideGeorge Orwell biography activityBell-ringersWriting activitiesCharacterization activitiesFinal essay prompt with rubricReview activities that can be used as quizzes (with keys)Propaganda poster project wit

Subjects:

Worksheets, Projects, Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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The Poet X Choice Board

Created by

Mrs Ogides Store

When students finish the novel, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, they may choose from any of the following assignments on this choice board to creatively assess their knowledge of characterization, plot development, or overall themes. Each piece on the board links to an individual google document that has the requirements for each assignment. My students especially loved the TikTok and rap battle, as this allowed for the MOST creativity and fun!

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: The Poet X Novel Bundle

(Reading) Digital Characterization Mini-Poster Project

Created by

AuriemmaAir

The "(Reading) Digital Characterization Mini-Poster Project" includes a characterization anchor chart and corresponding digital poster project template that students can utilize to complete meaningful character analysis. This purchase includes:1) Printable Google Slides for three resources: characterization anchor chart, characterization mini-poster project, characterization mini-poster project (with prompting visuals for characterization)2) Editable Google Slides digital versions of characteriz

Subjects:

Worksheets, Projects, Posters

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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EVERYMAN A MORALITY PLAY [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

Created by

Close Reading, Drama, Literature

Everyman: A Morality Play teaches students themes and characterization through its relatable characters and allegorical journey. From the VIDEO assignments, POD Parties, Listening Party, Grammar assignments, Paired reading with Jonathan Edwards, Poster challenges, Group activities, Everyman Thematic Speeches, and more, your students will enjoy delving into the world of Everyman. 10th - 12th Graders will love this piece through its simplicity and brevity. Check it out!**NOTE: This product has sli

Subjects:

Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

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Also included in: EVERYMAN: A MORALITY PLAY [BUNDLE]

Romeo & Juliet Act II Choice Board Project

Created by

Drops of Jules

Embark on a literary adventure with this Choice Board project tailored for Act II of Romeo and Juliet! This innovative approach transforms the traditional learning experience into a student-centered feast, allowing learners to select from a diverse menu of enticing options. ✨This Choice Board is meticulously crafted to align with key ELA Common Core Standards, fostering analytical skills, creativity, and textual understanding. Engage in character analysis, literary devices exploration, setting a

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

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Julius Caesar Unit (w/ Online Teaching Adaptations & 6 Bonus Escape Room Games)

Created by

Christina Eaton

Need a complete resource full of engaging activities to help students through Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar? Need something easily transferable to virtual teaching during the pandemic? Look no further! Engage your students and spark their interest with this complete, EXTENSIVE 5-Week unit on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. This unit, complete with answer keys, comes in a 98 page PDF file that contains a Google Docs link to the entire document (along with Google Slides notes and activities), allow

Subjects:

Projects, Activities, Handouts

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

CCSS:

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Romeo & Juliet Theme Based Final Project - Google Docs (Editable)

Created by

ELA by Sav

Assess your students' literary analysis skills with this theme-based final project for The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare!Included in this resource are the following:Detailed overview of the project and explanation of all tasks, Comprehensive 4 point rubric 16 pre-prepared theme-based topics from the play (all of which have been successfully completed by my own students)List of non-negotiable requirementsShort note to studentsParent letter template (due to the weight of the

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

THE LOVE SONG ANALYSIS [ASSIGNMENTS & PROJECTS] [MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL EDITION]

Created by

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Music

Are you stumped about what to do with your students for Valentine's Day? Don't worry about it! Let them analyze LOVE songs! The LOVE Song Analysis& Projects RESOURCE for middle and high schoolers can be used for one day, one week, or up to a month or unit of love and adds excitement for them, even if they don't have a "boo" or "bae." This EDITABLE resource has 9 PROJECTS and assignments, a whopping 25 popular love songs with videos, lyrics provided to display on your Promethean OR for annota

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Songs

CCSS:

, RL.8.4

The ADHDTeacher's Curriculum

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Short Story One Pager Summative Assessment

Created by

This assessment allows teachers to assess student knowledge and understanding of various literary terms and concepts by using a short story as an anchor. This assessment is intended to be summative in nature, and provides students with the opportunity to not only show that they can define basic literary terminology, but also that they know how to find it, and how it is used to develop ideas within a text.

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Panem Reflections: Personalized Reading Log for The Hunger Games TRILOGY

Created by

Drops of Jules

Unlock the world of Panem and dive deep into the heart of the Hunger Games trilogy with the personalized reading log, now with a student sample version included! Designed to foster student autonomy and critical thinking, this comprehensive reading log transforms each chapter into a personal journey of reflection and connection.Aligned with Common Core ELA standards, this resource hits multiple targets, including:Reading Comprehension (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1): Students engage with the text o

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Outlines, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

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Character Autopsy Project

Created by

The Teacher ReWrite

Engage your students with this character autopsy project by giving them a creative outlet to conduct character analysis. In this print or digital resource, students will have the chance to become surgeons as they dissect the character traits of a character from their story. Each character autopsy includes 12 different body part prompts that focus on characterization and require the use of text evidence. In the group version of this character autopsy activity, students receive a letter from the h

Subjects:

On-the-Go English Teacher

Grades:

9th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

1984 by George Orwell 1984 Fun Project, Group Project Character Analysis, Book 2

Created by

This is a fun and engaging group project to complete with your students after having read through book 2 of George Orwell’s 1984. I created this lesson to break up the reading and get students working together to practice analyzing characterization in a fun and creative way. During this group project, students analyze how characters develop over the course of the novel and students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of their assigned character in a digital, real-world a

Subjects:

Projects, Homeschool Curricula

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: 1984 by George Orwell, Unit Plan, Novel Study, Bundle Discussion Questions Theme

Lord of the Flies Mask Activity

Created by

The Joy in Teaching

This Lord of the Flies mask activity is the perfect assignment to pair with Chapter 4 ("Painted Faces and Long Hair"). Students will choose a character from the novel and create a mask that represents that character. This activity offers students the opportunity to track their understanding of the characters they have encountered and express that understanding in a creative way.The assignment also asks students to reflect on their choices and explain why and how their character’s mask represent

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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EVERYMAN: A MORALITY PLAY [BUNDLE]

Created by

Close Reading, Drama, Literature

Everyman: A Morality Play teaches students themes and characterization through its relatable characters and allegorical journey. From the TASK CARDS activities, Essay Exam, POD Parties, Listening Party, Grammar assignments, Paired reading with Jonathan Edwards, Poster challenges, VIDEO Assessments, Group activities, Everyman Thematic Speeches, and so much more, your students will enjoy delving into the world of Everyman. 10th - 12th Graders will love this piece through its simplicity and brevity

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types: