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Close reading Common Core W.8.10 resources
Literary Analysis Elements Activities using Pixar Shorts Videos or Commercials
Your students are going to love these literary analysis lessons. Add Pixar Shorts, commercials, or cartoon clips and you're ready to teach literary elements. Fun way to engage students as they analyze character, plot, setting, theme, and conflict (coming soon). Then, transfer them to more complex texts like short stories and novels. Your students will love practicing analysis skills with these easy-to-use digital or print lessons! The perfect way for students to truly understand literary el
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5th - 8th
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Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Weekly Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Crime Scene Investigation Police Reports - Worksheet Activities for Any Text
Unlock the door to real-world learning experiences with Crime Scene Reports! 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: ✅ Police/Incident Report: Dive deep into the world of law enforcement as your students beco
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7th - 12th
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The Odyssey, Review Activity for Homer’s Epic Poem, Does Odysseus Have PTSD?
Use this lesson near the conclusion of your study of The Odyssey to help students not only dig back into the text, but also understand the real-life struggles that soldiers face as they return to civilian life. This 45-minute activity will introduce students to the criteria that psychiatrists use in diagnosing patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and then guide them to apply that information to a close analysis of Odysseus, king of Ithaca/Ithaka.This activity will work with any translati
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9th - 12th
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Test Prep Paired Texts - Paired Passages - Close Reading & Essay Writing Bundle
In these three lessons, students compare paired texts that have similar universal themes. These detailed lesson plans will provide you with everything you need to help your students meet Common Core English Language Arts Standards as they make connections between the texts and construct effective comparison essays. This 60-page bundle includes the following:-explicit lesson plans with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guides-contextual reading guides with sample annotation
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7th - 11th
Book Flatlay Project Book Report
Engage your students in an exciting and interactive reading experience with our Book Flatlay/Book Bento Project. This assignment will empower your students to showcase their thoughts about the books they've read. By creating a visually stunning book flatlay/book bento image, students will not only demonstrate their creativity but also strengthen their analytical skills by justifying their prop choices with evidence from the text.This resource offers a fantastic alternative to traditional book re
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 2
Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study BUNDLE - DIGITAL
***Novel Unit - Common Core-Aligned - A 75+page resource, designed to capture your students' attention, enhance close reading skills, and facilitate deep thinking and discussion when reading Elie Wiesel's ultimate novel of survival, Night. THIS UNIT IS AVAILABLE AS A PDF AND DIGITALLY IN GOOGLE DOCS, SO IT IS ALL READY FOR IN-PERSON, HYBRID, AND DISTANCE LEARNING AND CAN BE ASSIGNED IMMEDIATELY!The Night novel unit is organized as a workbook for students. The product contains:1. ASSIGNMENT MAP
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8th - 10th
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Figurative Language in Songs: Fight Song Activities Editable
Use "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten to help your students understand figurative language, poetic devices, speaker's tone, theme, and author's purpose. (Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading Literature, Language, and Writing)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
"Fight Song" is an uplifting song with a positive message for students: be strong, never give up, and don't let others bring you down. This is a perfect song to get students ex
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7th - 12th
Paired Texts with Close Reading and Essay Writing - Middle School & High School
These 19 paired passages (using 39 texts) require students to use close reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing to help them prepare for standardized assessments. In each lesson, students synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas and themes across texts. With texts that vary by genre, time period, and author, this bundle meets the needs of diverse learners and provides scaffolding with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies.The following texts, which are available in
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6th - 11th
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"The Veldt" A Short Story to Teach Literacy Standards
NO PREP! Standards-Aligned! Distance Learning with Digital Activity!"The Veldt" is a classic story by Ray Bradbury. It centers on a family who has allowed technology to take over the rearing of their children, and the horrible consequences. My students are engaged fully in the reading of this science fiction tale! This resource includes:1. Comprehension questions in text-order ranging from general comprehension to critical thinking questions.2. Vocabulary is embedded within the questions.3
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5th - 8th
Paired Texts - Ain't I a Woman and Phenomenal Woman - Essay Writing Test Prep
In this lesson, students complete close readings of a speech by Sojourner Truth and a poem by Maya Angelou. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to consider and compare central ideas and themes. This 20-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage-text of the speech-links to aud
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
Wink by Rob Harrell: Printable + Digital Novel Study
This is a Printable + Digital novel study! It can be used for Distance Learning! Use this novel study in any or all of these ways! Maybe some of your students need a digital version and some need a paper version. If that's the case, we've got you covered!Option 1: Print it outOption 2: Use as a TpT Digital ActivityOption 3: Use through Google Slides with a custom link, (instructions found on the 2nd page of the pdf novel study)With both digital options, students can type within pre-formatted tex
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7th - 8th
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Teaching Theme Analysis Activities for novel, short story, play, Pixar short
What a fun way to teach literary elements and engage students as they analyze plot and practice literary analysis skills using Pixar Shorts, commercials, or cartoon clips. Then, transfer those skills to more complex texts like short stories and novels. Your students will love analyzing theme with this easy-to-use digital or print booklet and short videos! This is what you get:Print and Digital versions that are great for distance learning or a blended classroomteacher lesson plansstudent note
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6th - 8th
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No Prep Poetry Punch: William Carlos Williams Common Core Aligned
No Prep Poetry Punch: William Carlos Williams - Students Will Read and Write Poetry in One Punch (Editable)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This fun activity has students learning about the poet William Carlos Williams while practicing several Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, and language skills. For GRADE 5 and up.
It includes a 30-slide presentation (editable in Powerpoint, also offered in PDF), four pages of student handouts (e
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5th - 10th
MyPerspectives 10th Grade Unit 1: Inside the Nightmare
This comprehensive and engaging resource comprises OVER 180 SLIDES of short stories, poems, and videos, of gothic literature. Slides contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, mini-lessons, and more to make teaching and learning fun, educational, and creative!
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8th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Close Reading and Essay Writing Lessons - Middle School Bundle
This bundle includes six of my paired texts lessons appropriate for middle school students. These lessons require students to think critically and synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas across texts. Each lesson guides them through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author; then, detailed before-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them construct connections between the texts. At the end of each lesson, students write a short essay.The following te
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6th - 9th
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Animal Farm Unit Plan
Explore George Orwell's "Animal Farm" through a comprehensive unit of twelve engaging lessons. Beginning with an introduction to allegory and historical context in Lesson 1, students progress through various literary elements including characterization, point of view, argument analysis, vocabulary strategies, tone, mood, theme, plot, and figurative language. Lessons also include comparative analysis between the novel and its cinematic adaptation. The unit culminates with discussions on a final r
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7th - 12th
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THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
Middle School Poetry Unit - Reading & Writing Poetry - Analyzing Poetic Devices
This modern middle school poetry unit will hook even your most reluctant readers! Includes introductory slideshow lessons, poetic device games and activities, poetry writing workshops, assignments, rubrics, and more. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️Included with this Middle School Poetry Unit:✏️ Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics LessonIncludes a slideshow lesson, informational handout, examples of song lyrics, application activity
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4th - 10th
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The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief unit comprises a series of lessons designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Markus Zusak's novel, all based on Common Core standards. The lessons begin with an exploration of historical context, delving into World War II and the Holocaust to provide a foundation for understanding the novel's setting and themes. Students then analyze literary elements such as characterization, tone, mood, and theme through close readings of text excerpts and discussions. Addit
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7th - 12th
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MyPerspectives 10th Grade Unit 3: Extending Freedom's Reach + 12 Angry Men
This comprehensive and engaging resource comprises over 130 SLIDES corresponding to Unit 3 of the 10th Grade MyPerspectives curriculum. Slides contain activities, prompts, assessments, discussion questions, mini-lessons, and more to make teaching and learning fun, educational, and creative! Also included is the complete instruction, activities, etc., for 12 Angry Men, which fits the essential question of this unit.
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8th - 12th
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unit Plan
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" unit plan is a meticulously crafted and comprehensive approach to teaching the classic novel. Spanning multiple lessons, the unit systematically covers key literary elements such as settings, characterization, point of view, vocabulary, figurative language, tone and mood, plot, conflict, and themes. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, beginning with engaging warm-ups that prompt students to reflect and connect prior knowledge to the upcoming topic.The incorporati
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7th - 12th
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Poem Analysis and TDA Essay, Text Dependent Analysis — "Out Out" by Robert Frost
In this Poem Analysis and TDA Essay (Text Dependent Analysis), students will first read and answer questions for the poem "Out Out—" by Robert Frost. Students will then write a TDA based on themes and figurative language in the poem. In this lesson plan:Full Poem "Out Out—" by Robert Frost (1916)Poem Analysis Questions that concentrate on poetic devices (alliteration, allusion, theme, mood, tone, dialogue, connotation, rhyme scheme, juxtaposition) with ANSWER KEYTDA Text Dependent Analysis Promp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digital Crime Scene Investigation Reports For Any Text - Google Slides Activity
Unlock the door to real-world learning experiences with Digital Crime Scene Reports - in Google slides! 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:✅ Police/Incident Report: Dive deep into the world of law enforce
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7th - 12th
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