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Higher education Common Core RI.11-12.9 resources
Native + African + Early American Colonial Text Set Unit : Perspective Pairings
Is your Early American Lit curriculum more bland than a Puritan cookbook? As the saying goes, variety is the spice of life, so let's transform it from yawnsome to awesome with a study of perspective!Early American founding texts don't have to be boring. When you pair them with rich creation stories, shocking captivity tales, important indigenous issues, and diverse American perspectives, students will not only have a better understanding of the literary landscape of America, but will also gain a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case
Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Reading Graphic Organizers Gr 11-12 CCSS-aligned Distance Learning
Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for ELA Reading Literature and Informational Nonfiction Texts Grades 11-12 (Also includes the organizers for grades 6, 7, 8, and 9-10 because the skills build upon one another each year.)UPDATED with new and revised organizers! 154 total!! I also added a link for the organizers to work in Google Slides! Perfect for distance learning!Find the EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)This IS included in the fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Rhetorical Analysis BUNDLE - Analyzing Arguments! Digital for Distance Learning
Analyzing arguments can be so challenging; however, this step-by-step method will make this skill clear and easy while creating an in-depth rhetorical analysis! This digital, engaging, no prep/no plan unit will show your students how to analyze the rhetoric, fallacies, an author's message, and the persuasive language of any author’s argument. Students will then be able to draft a complete rhetorical analysis essay. The graphic organizers provided will support students in every step of this proce
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Close Reading and Annotation Mini-Unit
Complete close reading and annotation unit with fiction and nonfiction practice**August 2020 Update: This unit is now digital! I created a fiction and nonfiction workbook that is optimized for digital learning. A Google Slides version is included that can be downloaded and used as a PowerPoint as well (directions included).**August 2019 Update: This unit now includes two passages that can be used for nonfiction annotation (complete with an answer key). This is perfect for AP Language and Composi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Frederick Douglass, Non-Fiction Analysis to use for ANY Novel with Slavery Theme
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a compelling autobiography and provides an honest view of the harshness of life for enslaved African-Americans in the 1800s. Use this 45-minute lesson that includes a slice of Douglass’ narrative to show your students the ugly reality of life in pre-Civil War America.This package includes a two-page excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ book (in public domain) in which he details battling Mr. Covey, an abusive slave owner. After students read the pas
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Bundle High School Grades 9-12
Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Bundle for High School, Grades 9-12
This bundle combines both the Grades 11-12 and Grades 9-10 Common Core State Standards Checklists for English Language Arts.
This IS included in my Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12
You get 120+ pages featuring all of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in an easy-to-read and record format. All five strands (reading literature, reading informational, writing, language, and speaking and listening) with every
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Journalism Activity, Freedom of Press for Student Journalists, Digital & Print
The purpose of this no prep, digital or printable activity is to provide students with an awareness of the most landmark Supreme Court case regarding student journalism in history: Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. An exercise such as this one is perfect to help students navigate tough issues and realize boundaries and their roles and responsibilities in the world. Even if you don't teach a high school newspaper, magazine, yearbook, or journalism class but you want students to gain exposure to this fam
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Yearbook Curriculum BUNDLE+ for Student Journalism Publications
The Nickel Boys - COMPLETE Unit Plan - RIGOR + INTEREST!! - 54 docs! (zip file)
Challenge AND engage your students! Purchased by over 50 customers!This unit uses The Nickel Boys as a tool to encourage critical thinking and discussion alongside their reading. In this download, you'll find activities to get your students up and moving around, accessing their creativity to explore tough topics, and thinking critically about the novel and the world around them. Develop students' respect of each others' lived experiences!Options in this unit plan for AP-level classes and Honors-
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teach Reading Comprehension Skills using Music as Poetry | Printable & Digital
Teach high school reading comprehension and analysis skills using music as poetry activities (Printable & Digital): Use song lyrics and music videos to teach EVERY high school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard to cover entire Grade 9 - 12 English Curriculum. All 15 lessons include editable lesson plans, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Answer Keys, Rubrics, Google Docs, Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.C
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Reading Science & Technical Subjects Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading Science & Technical Subjects Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *UPDATED* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides copy for distance or remote learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (RST) grades 6-8, 9-10,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
ELA Standards Checklists Grades 11-12 Editable
Editable Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Grades 11-12 - easy to use and customize!This IS included in my Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12ANDCommon Core ELA Standards Checklists for High School Grades 9-12This 60-page resource features all of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in an easy-to-read and record format. All five strands (reading literature, reading informational, writing, language, and speaking and listening) with every single standard is included. Each format has p
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Are you new to American Literature or tired of boring worksheets? Engage students with texts by American authors in lessons that use real-world learning connections, an appreciation for cultural diversity, and critical thinking skills. These activities for your American Literature Curriculum are organized thematically and include a variety of lessons that meet the expectations of all Common Core ELA Standards. Classic American authors in the units include Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Ang
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Middle School Technology Lesson Plans | High School Tech STEM BUNDLE: Set 2
Here are SIX MORE of the technology lessons that students love!Made for use with:PCMacChromebookAll resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom!Easy copy and paste directions with included attachments for both the teacher and students make these technology lessons any teacher's dream! We developed these lessons for a project-based working environment and works great with any Project Based Learning or STEM goals. We give you the option to have as much or as little instruction t
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Nickel Boys - COMPLETE Unit Plan - RIGOROUS + ENGAGING! (Google Drive vers.)
This PLUG-AND-PLAY unit will challenge AND engage your students! Purchased 50+ times!This unit uses The Nickel Boys as a tool to encourage critical thinking and discussion alongside their reading. In this download, you'll find activities to get your students up and moving around, accessing their creativity to explore tough topics, and thinking critically about the novel and the world around them. Develop students' respect of each others' lived experiences!Options in this unit plan for AP-level c
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: American Literature - Full Year of Lesson Plans (Bundle Version)
Close Reading, Metacognition, and Text Annotations Teacher Presentation
Introducing our comprehensive introductory mini-lesson designed specifically for middle school English teachers like you, focusing on close reading, metacognition, and effective text annotation. What's Inside:Our meticulously crafted non-editable presentation comes in Google Slides, Canva, and PDF formats, covering all the essential components of a successful lesson: from setting the stage with an anticipatory set to providing direct instruction, guiding practice, conducting assessment, and fost
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle
American Literature - Full Year of Lesson Plans (Bundle Version)
An organized, carefully curated collection of high-interest lesson plans focusing on a diverse set of texts by American authors. Everything you need to teach a full year of American Literature! None of that "bloatware" that you don't need!These units use American texts as tools to encourage critical thinking and discussion within students. Within these materials, you'll find activities to get your students up and moving around, exploring tough topics, accessing their creativity, and thinking cri
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Paired Texts Fiction and Nonfiction - Choice Board Writing Activities - Bundle
With these lessons, guide your students through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author; then help them construct connections with relevant nonfiction texts that can be accessed online. Because of the text variety, these resources are also great for differentiating and meeting the needs of diverse learners.Each lesson culminates in a writing task; students select from a menu of activities that are creative and differentiate for students’ interests and abilities. Thes
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
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RHETORICAL DEVICES ANCHOR CHARTS Rhetorical Appeals Posters Word Wall Worksheets
Includes digital worksheets for distance learning and Google Classroom®! Reinforce logical fallacies and rhetorical appeals with your AP Language and Composition or Senior Level English Language Arts students using this collaborative activity, which can also be used as an individual workbook.APPLICABLE FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH CLASSESCOMPLETE ANSWER KEY WITH EXAMPLESINCLUDES DIGITAL SLIDE DECKS FOR GOOGLE DRIVE®This activity results in a useful classroom anchor chart and can be used as eit
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Intro to Serial Podcast: Controversial Court Cases Stations - Distance Learning
This digital and printable product is the perfect intro for any Serial Podcast unit!While I am using this resource as a pre-reading activity for Season 1 of the Serial Podcast with my students, it also works as a stand alone lesson when studying historic court cases! In this activity, your students will be able to study 4 controversial court cases through interactive learning stations. Made with Google Slides, these interactive stations provide videos, articles, and higher-order thinking questio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Appeals in Modern Speeches | Greta Thunberg's Climate Change Analysis
Help your students understand and apply rhetorical analysis concepts through a modern speech (2019) given by a fellow young person. On September 23, 2019, at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, the then 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg gave an impassioned speech to world leaders about the pressing matter of climate change. Included in this lesson:✅ six rhetorical analysis questions about the speech ✅ three critical thinking questions✅ a detailed key to aide the teacher in discu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
The Declaration of Independence - Argument Analysis - Close Reading Lesson
This lesson is designed to engage students in critical thinking, historical understanding, and rhetorical analysis through an exploration of this foundational American document. By utilizing close reading strategies including annotation and modeling, students will uncover the rich language and meaning within The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. The structured handouts with pre-, during-, and post-reading strategies help them recognize persuasive techniques. This resource aligns
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Analyzing Editorial Cartoons
This lesson includes a powerpoint, activity, and quiz that helps students learn about editorial cartoons. The ability to "read" images involves critical thinking skills emphasized in the common core standards.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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