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High school Martin Luther King Day writing-essays scripts
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Writing Process & Fundamentals Unit-BUNDLED-Differentiated, Common Core
This 5-week long Writing Fundamentals unit teaches students compound sentences, the power paragraph, and the five paragraph essay. It also teaches students how to workshop one another's pieces to help each other succeed.
**This unit includes three other products from my site:
--Differentiated compound sentences
--Writing the Power Paragraph
--Writing the Five Paragraph Essay (complete with the Writer's Workshop!)
By purchasing this bundled unit, you save over 20% than if you purchased the less
Grades:
5th - 11th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Reader's Theatre for High School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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9th - 12th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
Write a Play: Generating Action, Climax, Conclusion - Be a Playwright - PART 4
Creating a play in class can be great fun! With just a bit of understanding about basic components, students can get those creative juices flowing! This workshop includes generating an exciting action, climax, and conclusion as you write a play. Students need lots of practice to write an awesome play, so be sure to add one to your writing component at least once a year.
This 28-page workshop includes:
Play, "Temper, Temper"
Play Prompts
Dialogue
Characters
Conflict
Building Characters
Buildi
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Grades:
7th - 10th
MLK FREE Writing Activity Differentiated for ALL GRADES
MLK FREE Writing Activity Differentiated for ALL GRADES- Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Speech- 4 Versions of "My Dream" for lower and upper elementary - Essay prompts and comprehension questions geared towards middle school and high school
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1st - 12th
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Socratic Lesson about Identity & Society
This socratic dialogue is intended to help students think about the social construction of identity. This lesson would be a good introduction to any work about identity, gender, race, or social justice and equality.
The original intention of this lesson plan was to introduce a major thesis in The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - that he was a “man” even though he was not “white,” and therefore he was fighting to change the “definition” of “man” (rather than arguing that he “counts”
Grades:
8th - 12th
Martin Luther King, Jr - Reader's Theater Script
This reader's theater pays tribute to the iconic civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. The actors deliver lines highlighting Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, including his famous speeches, his commitment to nonviolent resistance, his fight for civil rights, and the impact he had on society.Clipart used featuring Martin Luther King Jr. is from TpT seller Illumismart (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Illumismart )
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6th - 9th
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Important Quotes
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes, important quotes about themes and characters. Can be used for essay writing or for making posters with important quotes.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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Theatre Terminology for Writing About Plays PDF (UK, AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH)
Concise list of theatre terminologyExcellent to use when studying plays in Literature, English or DramaSimple table when looking and styles of theatreCommonwealth/UK EnglishEasy to print double-sided or upload to Google ClassroomImprove Analytical Essays!Perfect for the English teacher who hasn't studied Drama!Full list of dramatic techniques and definitions to use when studying a play.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Worksheet How to Make Arguments in Debate
This worksheet has basic debate argument structure and teaches how to level arguments for the individual, city, state, country, and internationally. This worksheet also provides a checklist for political, social, economic, morality, and culturally arguments
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Homer's "The Odyssey"
A thorough lesson plan based on "The Odyssey". There are discussion questions, character analysis, play-writing, writing, editing and much more! Now, it is up to you to distribute evenly! ;)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Important Quotes
Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes, important quotes about themes and characters. Can be used for essay writing or for making posters with important quotes.
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7th - 10th, Higher Education
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett Important Quotes
The Help by Kathryn Stockett important quote document for essay writing, creative writing, theme study and character study.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Argument Essay Planning
This is a boxes and bullets lesson on planning for the Researched Based Argument Essay. This helps students find reasons that go along with their thesis statements.
They can use this Boxes and Bullets to further plan their body paragraphs out as well.
Grades:
5th - 10th
Realidades 2/Autentico 2/ Respond to a letter
This is a great Pre-AP reading and writing activity. Students are instructed to read a letter and respond to the letter. They must answer the questions in the letter and also ask three of their own questions.
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9th - 12th
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Sample essay on video games and violence
Easy to follow model on the topic of video games and violence. Easily adaptable for different year levels. Easily used for an issue study on the topic.
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7th - 12th
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Views in Pedagogic Systems
The Pedagogic System of Michel Montaigne, 18th century France, era of Elucidation; pedagogic views for all levels of education, from teacher-author, who studied the subject and had developped it in 1984 in University, 1st version at that time as student, of French Philology
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9th - 10th, Adult Education
Cheat Sheet for Writing About Literature
Give your middle and high school students a boost when beginning their literary analysis. This is a handy "cheat sheet" that students can tape in their binders with sentence starters for writing their analysis essays.
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7th - 12th
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Research Report Rock Song
This download is two songs which are reworded to remind students of formatting and writing style in research papers. Oftentimes, research is regarded as 'boring'. Not this time! Bring a toy guitar and wow your students with your musical ability. Once downloaded, you will need the insturmental background music of Papa Roach's "Last Resort" and The White Stripe's "Seven Nation Army". After purchase, you could assign this as extra-credit opportunities to sing or create their own versions of res
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7th - 12th
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Justice in Othello - model essay
A model essay, which focuses on developing argument effectively, whilst also including perceptive contextual, critical and analytical ideas.
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10th - 12th
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(Free book) The Importance of Reading to Raise the Scientific Leve
Reading is an invaluable activity that has been a cornerstone of human progress and intellectual development throughout history. It serves as a gateway to knowledge, enabling individuals to expand their horizons and raise their scientific level. In this essay, we will explore the myriad benefits of reading and how it plays a crucial role in fostering scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation.1. Knowledge Acquisition: Reading is the primary means of gaining knowledge on various scie
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10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Role-Play: The Role of the College Essay in the College Application Process
This is an introductory role-play activity for a unit or process that teaches students about the role of the college essay in our undergraduate admissions process. The role-play contains fun dialogue that propels students to think about which factors matter the most in a candidate's college application. - College Essay - Personal Statement
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9th - 12th
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Incorporate Technology- Use Google Drive with Students
How to use Google Drive
With Students!
step by Step Instructions
-Collaboration
-Adding Pictures
-Using the Research tools
Simple Instructions with PICTURES of each step to get your students using Google drive.
You can attach these instructions to book reports or other writing assignments to get your students to incorporate technology in the process of their writing!
This is a great teaching tool that brings the instructions down to a younger level.
I use it with THIRD GRADERS!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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