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High school close reading simulation activboard activities
The Great Gatsby: Chapter 8 & 9 - Gatsby's Funeral & Close Reading {EDITABLE}
If you're teaching The Great Gatsby, you might need a few extra ideas to get you through chapters 8 and 9. How about some small group close reading and throwing a funeral for Gatsby? This product includes a wide variety of lessons to help students through close reading and literary analysis, including a writing project where students compose either an elegy or eulogy for Gatsby. These lessons and activities are COMPLETELY EDITABLE on Google Drive and can be used to supplement your current plan
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: The Great Gatsby: Activity, Lesson & Assessment Bundle
The Most Dangerous Game Mock Trial
After being hunted for three days by General Zaroff, Sanger Rainsford is now on trial and being charged for Zaroff's murder. Was Rainsford truly acting in self-defense, or did he willfully and intentionally kill General Zaroff and feed him to his hounds? Your students will RAVE about this mock trial based on Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Great Gatsby REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to a New Unit with QR Codes!
Imagine a class Escape Room in REVERSE. Where student teams compete to break IN to a new unit of study, teaching themselves by solving asynchronous BYOD puzzles in a race against their peers and the clock.
Interested?
I've had a ton of fun designing and implementing themed escape rooms in my HS classes, but for as AMAZING as class escape rooms and tools like Breakout EDU can be (for real, they're fantastic!) -- I've found the traditional escape room to be somewhat limited when it comes to its
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9th - 12th
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Dealing with Murder Series: 2 Cases - Fatal Error and Dead & Breakfast
NOTE: While generally similar in process to the Unsolved Crimes cases, the Dealing with Murder cases have one significant difference. Rather than being given all of the case information at once, the information in the Dealing with Murder cases is provided in four sections in an effort to be more realistic and better represent the process of an actual investigation.
The Dealing with Murder cases merge science and literacy as students are required to be critical and active readers as they conduc
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7th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Escape Room: Escape from Bob Ewell (Breakout EDU)
Can you break the locks and make it safely back to Atticus Finch before Bob Ewell tracks you down to extract his revenge? Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, setting, and events of To Kill a Mockingbird -- arguably one of the most beloved novels in all of American literature!
This Escape Room is designed to test your students’ knowledge of To Kill a Mockingbird in
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible Introductory Activity: Salem Cold Case Mystery Activity
Perfect for introducing The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, this three-day activity is the Salem Witch Hunt edition to the popular Cold Case File game. It encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and inference skills. This introduction activity puts your students in the shoes of Arthur Miller when creating the drama The Crucible based on this mark on America's History. This innovative lesson puts students in the driver's seat of their learning. They will analyze 14 pieces of historically accurat
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Crime Scene Investigation Reports Bundle Worksheets - True Crime - For Any Text
Unlock the door to real-world learning experiences with this Crime Scene Reports Bundle! It's the secret ingredient you've been missing for immersive learning that brings text and characters to life. This resource is perfect for inferencing skills, mock trials, pretend investigations, or any scenario where your students can put their critical thinking and creativity to the test.Included are three versatile templates in PRINT and DIGITAL:✅ Police/Incident Report: Dive deep into the world of law e
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7th - 10th
Escape Room: Poetry of Walt Whitman & Emily Dickinson (Breakout EDU)
Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock (and your classmates!) as students use knowledge of the poetry, biography, and literary impact of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson to change the face of literature! Can you break the locks before the executors of Dickinson's Last Will and Testament see to it that her life's work is destroyed in the fire?For a sneak peek of the sort of adrenaline rush your classes can expect from t
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9th - 12th
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Escape The Room Where it Happens: Hamilton Escape Room (Breakout EDU)
Can you rewind time and save Alexander Hamilton from his fateful Weekhawken duel? Do not throw away your shot! Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, poetic techniques, and events of Broadway's hip hop juggernaut, Hamilton: An American Musical.
This Escape Room is designed to test your students’ knowledge of Hamilton in a high-energy end-of-unit collaborative activity
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9th - 12th
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El Ecoturismo | Pre and AP | Not just for Earth Day | Día de la Tierra
El Ecoturismo is a content rich and engaging lesson created for mid and intermediate students preparing for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.Click HERE to see a Video Preview.El Ecoturismo has been formatted as Google Slides™, is appropriate for Homeschool, Activity Centers and Classrooms and includes the following:30 visually appealing slides to guide the teacher as facilitator in delivering this practice.the National Standards for Foreign Language Teaching for this particular resource.
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Animal Farm Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial - Unit Plan - George Orwell
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these FIVE resources! Encourage close reading, foster critical thinking, and spark lively discussions as students delve into the characters and events of the novel.Here are resources included in this bundle:⭐️ Animal Farm Character Trading CardsEach card features a vibrant illustration of a key character from the novel, along with essential details and quotes. Engage your students as they collect, analyze, and di
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7th - 10th
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High School Daily Common Core Reading Practice Week 11 {LMI}A
Brand new resource---original high school level passages are in this document. This resource provides one week of daily Common Core Reading practice that can be completed in five minutes a day. The passages uses the same writing techniques as award winning literature to provide authentic literature practice in just a few minutes a day. It is an excellent way to monitor student progress quickly and provide daily practice to help students retain what they learn in American and English literature
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9th - 12th
Women's History Month reading comprehension Research Project banners bundle
women's history month women's dayCelebrate the essence of Women's History Month with our captivating Research Project Banners, paying homage to extraordinary women who have shaped history. Dive into the compelling narratives of iconic figures like Frida Kahlo, whose art broke boundaries, Mother Teresa, the epitome of compassion, and Katharine Hepburn, a trailblazer in the world of cinema. Explore their remarkable contributions on banners that reflect the spirit and resilience of women throughout
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2nd - 12th
How to Analyze Literature using an Excerpt from The Poisonwood Bible
This 50 minute lesson to teaches students how to analyze literature using an excerpt from The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.
The students read the summary of the story and then read the passage. Then, they meet with a partner to focus on a few specific phrases from the excerpt. Students work on a chart looking at the characteristics and connotations of the author's word choices, and how that relates to the story, plot, and/or characters. Then, the class works together to fill out the
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7th - 12th
William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet Escape Room (Breakout EDU)
Can you help a well-meaning Friar bury the strife of two feuding households before a pair of star-crossed lovers meet their tragic end? Mercutio swore a plague on both your houses! And this is your chance to uncross the stars and change the fates of two of literature's most storied young lovers. Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, symbols, and events of William Shak
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9th - 12th
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Touching Spirit Bear: Figurative Language Activities- Metaphors, symbolism
Teaching the novel Touching Spirit Bear? Use these 3 interactive activities to help students explore some of the figurative language and symbolism in the novel. The worksheets can be assigned as Google Docs, or printed as worksheets. Answer keys are included! The activities include:1. Analysis of the "Life is a cake" metaphor from Chapter 3. Students label the "ingredients" of Cole's life cake.2. Analysis of "The world is a hot dog" metaphor from Chapter 16. Students analyze text from th
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6th - 9th
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Huck Finn Escape Room (Breakout EDU)
The Duke and The King are up to their old tricks! Can you rally the band of Tom Sawyer's Gang to expose these two frauds before it's too late? Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, setting, and events of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn -- the quintessential coming-of-age adventure of American literature! This Escape Room is designed to test your students’
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9th - 12th
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The Kid Nobody Could Handle Story Activities
This story by Kurt Vonnegut is such a powerful one, and I love it as a teaching resource. Even if it isn't in your literature book, I have included places where you can find the PDF. This Bundle Includes: -Suggested 2 Day Lesson Plans-Journals-Student Checklist-Vocabulary Teaching PDF-Vocabulary Activity-Close Read Activity-A Teacher Summary of the Story-A Quiz and Key-Constructed Response Story Questions and KeyI hope that your students will enjoy the descriptive writing of Kurt Vonnegut as muc
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6th - 9th
ELA Choice Board Bundle Differentiation Digital Resource
ELA and reading choice boards!This product contains FOUR choice boards that are designed to easily differentiate the products for students. These activities give students free choice while assessing the same standards. This is perfect for teachers who need a quick way to differentiate and create autonomy for their students. These choice boards assess skills in identifying setting, characterization, plot development, and theme. If you want something that is prepared and ready to use in your class
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7th - 10th
Macbeth: Escape The Cursed Kingdom Escape Room (Breakout EDU)
The King has been murdered! Can you solve the mysteries of Inverness Castle to escape this cursed kingdom? Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, setting, and events of The Scottish Play, Shakespeare's bloody tragedy of blind ambition and the fickle hands of fate!This Escape Room is designed to test your students’ knowledge of The Scottish Play in a high-energy end-of-
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9th - 12th
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The Call of the Wild Introduction and Chapter One
This product is for those of you who open the book and think, "My students will never understand this!"
When you open the PowerPoints, be sure to check the notes section of some of them because they contain links and things to say to your students.
This bundle includes:
-Iditarod Article
-Article Detectives Activity
-Journal Entry Worksheet
-Call of the Wild Introductory PowerPoint and Human Continuum in support of Guidebook 2.0 Activities (Includes links to accompanying worksheets.)
-Chapt
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8th - 11th
Hamlet's Mouse-Trap Escape Room (Breakout EDU)
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! Can you foil the dastardly King Claudius and catch this murderous monarch in the jaws of his very own Mouse-Trap? Drive student engagement through the roof with this comprehensive Escape Room simulation in a race against the clock as students use knowledge of the plot, characters, setting, and events of Hamlet -- Shakespeare's timeless tragedy of angst, justice, and existential revenge!This Escape Room is designed to test your students’ knowledge of H
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9th - 12th
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"Long Way Down" post-reading Activities Choice Board (Jason Reynolds)
Engage your students in meaningful post-reading activities with the "Long Way Down After Reading Choice Board" and watch as they develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for literature. Let's embark on this journey together.By incorporating this choice board into your curriculum, you empower students to explore "Long Way Down" through a lens that resonates with their interests and strengths. Whether they prefer writing, art, analysis, or interactive projects, this res
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10th - 12th
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Ethan Frome REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to a New Unit with QR Codes!
Imagine a class Escape Room in REVERSE. Where student teams compete to break IN to a new unit of study, teaching themselves by solving asynchronous BYOD puzzles in a race against their peers and the clock.
Interested?
I've had a ton of fun designing and implementing themed escape rooms in my HS classes, but for as AMAZING as class escape rooms and tools like Breakout EDU can be (for real, they're fantastic!) -- I've found the traditional escape room to be somewhat limited when it comes to its
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9th - 12th
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