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English language arts Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources under $5
Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Steve Jobs & Real World Rhetoric Analysis, Grad Speech, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address given by Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. The speech, which is filled with warmth, humor, and meaning, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will learn the components of Aristotle’s rhetorical devices, view Jobs’ speech via a 14-minute video clip, and use a ful
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Reading Guide
This beautiful reading guides helps guide your students (or child) as they read Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition. This guide will not only keep your students engaged as they read the book, but also help them dig deeper as they uncover the civil rights issues of the time.What's Included:Pre-Reading chartOver 80 Reading comprehension questions for each chapter recalling basic factsAdditional questions asking students to dig deeper and analyze word phrases, adjectives, as well as situations e
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3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
Editorial Cartoons Political Cartoons to Teach Persuasion Rhetoric Google Drive
Teach your students how to “read” an editorial or political cartoon with this one-day lesson that can also become part of your regular current event assignment rotation. Perfect for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms!The lesson begins with an introduction to four persuasive tools used by editorial cartoonists (symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, and analogy) with real-world examples of classic public domain political cartoons. Then, use modern cartoon examples (links incl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin with Nonfiction Text - Short Story Analysis
Students complete close readings of two texts: Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and The Washington Post article “Study Suggests You Can Die of a Broken Heart” to make relevant connections. Students begin by completing an anticipation guide with statements about love and marriage. A handout with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies provides scaffolding for their reading, and the lesson culminates with an assignment requiring students to find a love song or poem that matches a theme f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Poetry Stations High School and Middle School Digital Activity
My #1 top-selling lesson! Teachers love my poetry stations! Add this to your National Poetry Month celebration, and check out 2.0 as well. Pump up your poetry unit with this engaging and entertaining formative assessment. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through nine poetry-based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes. I've also included 11 copyright-free poems.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to h
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6th - 12th
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Unbroken, Farewell to Manzanar, Compare & Contrast Non-Fiction, PDF & Google App
Get teens excited about non-fiction with this two-day lesson featuring a compare-and-contrast of two gripping stories from World War II. First, read an excerpt of Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand’s New York Times bestselling biography of Olympic runner and Army Air Corps P.O.W. Louie Zamperini. Then, introduce your students to a family confined to a Japanese internment camp in California’s Death Valley, as documented in Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s memoir Farewell to Manzanar.Don’t have class sets of e
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8th - 11th
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Mister Rogers Real World Rhetoric Analysis Mr. Rogers Senate Speech PDF + Google
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 1969 U. S. Senate subcommittee address given by Fred Rogers, host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in support of public broadcast funding. The speech, filled with Mister Rogers’ warmth and kindness as he secures $20 million in funding for public television, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will lea
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Non-Fiction One-Pager Assignment - Informational Reading and Writing - Creative
Discover the perfect one-pager assignments tailored for non-fiction and informational texts right here! If you're in search of engaging activities that allow students to create visual summaries showcasing their comprehension of texts, your quest ends now.This resource includes:Teacher's Guide: Get the guidance you need to effectively implement these one-pager assignments in your classroom.Rubrics: Streamline the grading process with detailed rubrics to assess students' work.Project Guidelines: C
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6th - 9th
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List of Mood / Tone Words - Reference Sheet for Students - Handout
Handy and reusable reference sheet for students - perfect for close reading literature, end of year test prep, and creative writing.The list includes mood/tone words that are separated by category: positive, negative, and neutral.Also included is a short description of how to identify mood/tone and a few examples.This is a great reference for students which can be used to reinforce the skill of identifying mood and tone throughout the year.This resource offers an extensive and insightful list of
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4th - 10th
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Real World Rhetoric #5, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #5 attempts to convince readers that students aren't motivated by cash rewards; they actually crave a surprisingly different prize.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Figurative Language in Everyday Use TASK CARDS
Students often know the names of various figurative language techniques, but when it comes down to identifying them in use and explaining their effect, they often struggle. Therefore, these Task Cards focus on assessing that ability. **************************************************************************LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION? These worksheets are designed to be printed and completed on paper. If you would prefer a DIGITAL VERSION, CLICK HERE!*******************************************
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Figurative Language Bundle
Earth Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage - Plastic Waste & Pollution
Perfect for Earth Day! This reading comprehension passage explores the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment and our health. Teach students to write a nonfiction summary using the graphic organizers provided. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activity:✏️ 2-Page Informational Article - Colour & Grayscale“Why is Plastic Harmful?: The Effects of Plastic on the Environment and Your Heal
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5th - 10th
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Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes Speech Rhetorical Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Use Oprah Winfrey’s headline-grabbing speech from the 2018 Golden Globes to show your students the power of a well-constructed presentation. In this one class period activity, students will discuss the #metoo movement, view Oprah Winfrey’s 10-minute speech, and deconstruct/discuss her use of rhetorical devices. Questions focus on audience, metaphor, parallelism, pathos, and symbolism. These materials can serve as a stand-alone lesson or as a solid supplement to a study of Jim Crow laws or SAT-st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Logical Fallacies Made Easy - Digital and Printable for Distance Learning
Logical fallacies are a critical component to any argument analysis unit! Teach your students this essential life skill through engaging, real-life examples, videos, commercials, print advertisements, and literature examples. You will be able to help your students become critical consumers of information and truly analyze an author's argument and purpose. This is also digital resource. It can be used for distance or e-learning. Each activity will contain a Google File Link Page that will provide
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7th - 10th
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Context Clues Vocabulary Bundle- SAT + Close Reading Practice for ELA
This bundle targets the five different types of context clues: definition, synonym, antonym, inference, and punctuation. Students will practice each type of context clue using SAT-style sentence completions. They will then complete a close reading of The Declaration of Independence plus a close reading of an excerpt from the novel Middlemarch using context clues to decipher the meaning of unknown words and phrases.Here is what is included in this bundle: Teacher Page Types of Context Clues
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9th - 12th
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Infamous Criminals: A High-Interest Nonfiction Research Project
In this project, students will research the life of a famous criminal and compile a bibliographic research project to share with the class. The criminals included in this project range from fraudsters to gangsters and from pirates to drug lords. There are plenty of options here to captivate the interest of secondary students. After selecting a criminal, students will compile an annotated bibliography as they go through the research process while preparing to create their final projects. Stud
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Crime Bundle- Criminals, Serial Podcast, Lizzie Borden, & MORE!
Holocaust Introduction: Open Class Discussion with Google Slides
__________________________________________________________________Brand New Google Slides Addition!This lesson now includes both the PowerPoint format and Google Slides format! Now, no matter if you are in the classroom or engaging in virtual distance learning you can easily use this product to fit your needs! Additionally, all documents now include the PDF versions.__________________________________________________________________This is a 25 slide PowerPoint that introduces the Holocaust to st
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10th - 11th
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Paired Passages Activities: Argumentative Writing 8th & 9th Grade IG v. TikTok
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Instagram vs. TikTok), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Sele
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8th - 9th
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Also included in:Â DIGITAL Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: IG v. TikTok
Digital One Pager for Informational Texts and Nonfiction Analysis
Looking for a tech-savvy, convenient way for students to respond to informational texts? Try a digital one pager! Students can be creative and resourceful as they think about what they have read, incorporate elements that are relevant both to the text and their lives, and practice important technology skills along the way.DIGITAL ONE PAGER CONTENTS:A tech tidbits video to help students get started with Google Slides featuresA secure PDF version of the Google Slides included A link for a Google S
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â One Pager Activity Bundle for Fiction and Nonfiction - Post-Reading Response
Tone & Mood Analyzing Figurative & Connotative Meaning
Help students understand an author's use of diction (denotation vs connotation), imagery, figurative language, and syntax; to analyze the tone and mood of a text. Students will to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. This multi-faceted lesson plan integrates listening skills, reading strategies, and writing skills, as students analyze ea
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7th - 12th
NonFiction Paired Text High School Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
Preparing students for standardized testing can be a daunting task. Save your time and weekends with already prepared FAST practice tests that are thoughtfully crafted to help you cover everything needed before end-of-year testing. Help your students prepare for the FAST Test by taking these informational text paired passages practice tests.These align with the BEST Standards to help your students feel better prepared and more comfortable with the format of standardized testing.Question Types: m
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â FAST Test Prep High School Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions BEST
Rhetoric and Rhetorical Device Quiz Test Print/Digital Google Forms™ Assessment
This is a rhetorical analysis assessment and a great follow-up to MLK Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech. Using a relatively unknown but very powerful speech, this 24 question assessment contains questions that will test understanding of: tone, shift in tone, ethos/pathos/logos (ethical, emotional, logical appeal), vocabulary in context, main idea, intended audience, figurative language, rhetorical devices (alliteration, counterargument, loaded words, parallelism, repetition, rhetorical question), and
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9th - 12th
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Informational Text: 3 Scaffolded Activities for Any Nonfiction Article
Looking for best instructional practices to use with informational or nonfiction texts? Meeting rigorous RI standards can be challenging when students are frustrated or disengaged. Secondary teachers can scaffold the comprehension process to help students feel confident and achieve success.This teaching resource works with any nonfiction or informational text you select for your students. It is appropriate for periodicals, exemplar texts, speeches, and informational chapter book excerpts. Use th
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8th - 11th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
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