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Holidays/seasonal Common Core RL.9-10.3 microsofts
Reading Paired Texts Bundle — The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper
In this Paired Texts Bundle — You will receive a literary analysis for each individual story: The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. In addition, you will receive an essay prompt and rubric for a text-dependent analysis essay and graphic organizer to compare and contrast both pieces of literature. The paired texts analysis focuses on many literary elements (similarities and differences) including: point of view, text structure, theme, characters
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity
This bundle contains 5 Halloween Gothic Short Stories as well as a Bonus Halloween Activity (just for fun!)This bundle includes the following short stories analyses:The Outsider by H.P. LovecraftLuella Miller by Mary Wilkins FreemanThe Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington IrvingThe Body Snatcher by Robert Louis StevensonAdditionally, there is a Halloween puzzle/activity packet included which is just for fun!All products include: academic vocabulary, reading compr
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7th - 12th
Sweat by Zora Neale Hurston | Short Story Analysis
Use the short story "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston to teach Feminist Literature, Famous African American Authors, or about Themes and Biblical Allusions in literature. This is a great lesson for students to practice literary analysis.Included in this lesson plan:- Full Text "Sweat" short story by Zora Neale Hurston- Anticipation activity, activating strategy worksheet- Powerpoint presentation: - Background Information about the author Zora Neale Hurston - Historical Context: Rural Ame
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Short Stories by Black Authors | African American Authors Bundle
La Casa en Mango Street Complete 6-8 week Unit
Sandra Cisnero's La casa en Mango Street presents a variety of topics from cultural identity to social issues that we still face in today’s society. Literature is meant to empower, to connect, to build a bridge that allows the readers to see themselves through the story at hand. Mango street does just that, it tells a story that many of us can connect to, it teaches our students the value of their own stories and the impact that our heritage has on us. This unit addresses the main themes present
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Star-crossed Lovers Mini-lesson, Great for Romeo & Juliet or Valentine's Day!
This zero-prep 5-slide mini-lesson introduces your students to the "Star-crossed Lovers" trope. This is the perfect way to begin a novel in which characters have complex romantic relationships, like Romeo and Juliet! Or use it as a Valentine's Day lesson to introduce the concept to students!5 SLIDES INCLUDE: *Definition*Causes of a star-crossed love*Famous and modern day examples*Music video presenting the star-crossed lovers trope*Quick Writes for class discussion
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6th - 12th
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The Body Snatcher Short Story Analysis
The Body Snatcher is a Gothic Mystery Short Story by Robert Louis Stevenson. If you've never read this tale before, I highly recommend it! This gothic story is told in an embedded narrative and is inspired by the true crimes of William Hare and William Burke in 1828.The Hare and Burke murders were a series of 16 killings committed in Edinburgh, Scotland where the men would dig up corpses and sell the bodies to Doctor Robert Knox for dissection at his anatomy lectures.Included in this short story
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity
A Christmas Carol Unit - 2 Weeks - Holiday Novel Study, Charles Dickens, CCSS
This is a fun 2 week unit plan for A Christmas Carol, the classic novella by Charles Dickens. Engage your students during the holiday season by delving into this classic story. Students will: Participate in engaging PowerPoint sessions, read the text (included), collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, make inferences about themes supported by evidence, and complete a writing assessment as a final analysis. Note: The standards are aimed toward upper high school grade levels. The unit can
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Christmas Literature Bundle - 3 classic units for the season - CCSS
The Lesson by Toni Cade Bambara | Short Story Analysis
"The Lesson" Short Story by Toni Cade Bambara is an eye opening story to many about the economic injustices in American society. A group of children from Harlem visit FAO Schwarz in New York City, only to be shocked and confused by the prices of items they've never seen before. In this lesson plan, you will receive:Activating Strategy — before reading word splashIntroduction to "The Lesson" Powerpoint presentation — Background on the author Toni Cade Bambara — Academic Vo
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7th - 11th
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Literary Analysis
Great story for women's history month or for studying mental health awareness!This product includes an activating strategy that focuses on mental health disorders. Students will then be introduced to a brief background on mental health and be prompted to discuss healthy coping mechanisms and treatments. This will serve as a pre-reading activity for the gothic, feminist short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Students will read the story which is available for free online.
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Yellow Wallpaper Unit Bundle
"The Tell-Tale Heart": Tone and Mood 3-Page Practice Google Doc™ w ANSWER KEY
This editable Google Doc™ provides scaffolded questions for students to practice identifying the tone and mood of three different excerpts from "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Each page provides one excerpt for annotating and four short-response questions. The pages can be assigned individually or all together. In my classroom, I use the three pages after teaching a lesson on tone and mood to provide guided practice. I do a gradual release of responsibility by doing the first page as a
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7th - 12th
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THE HANDMAID'S TALE, Full Unit for Homeschool or Independent Learning
Use the hit Hulu series and hot topic current events to experience this feminist, dystopian classic. This take-home unit includes every single thing you need to teach this terrifying, captivating, and mind-blowing book. I’ve loved this book for 25 years, taught it for 10 and now I’ve adapted the whole unit to be used as an independent learning unit, including optional use of the TV series and modern events. This unit includes:Daily “Do Now” personal journal prompts tailored to each chapter subje
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Medea, by Euripides: A Compare/Contrast Unit Using the Play and Short Stories
Compare and Contrast "Medea" and Assorted Short Stories: A thematic assignment that will get students thinking about power, gender, revenge, justice, sanity and strength.Have students read a revised, translated version of the ancient Greek play "Medea" and compare it to a powerful short story for a unique and edgy compare/contrast essay assignment. This take-home distance learning assignment is the perfect blend of rigor, intrigue, accessibility, gender studies and, oh ya, murder. I've been an E
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9th - 12th
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Back to School Character Traits Lesson Bundle: 24 Slides, Worksheets and More
Kickstart your school year with the Back to School Character Traits Lesson Bundle. This resource, tailored for middle school and high school, contains three front-and-back character trait worksheets, a detailed 24-slide presentation, a complete lesson plan, an engaging bellringer and exit ticket/quiz. This resource pack, tailored for middle and high school students, not only immerses your class in the captivating world of character exploration, but also serves as an exciting and interactive iceb
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5th - 10th
Also included in: ELA Back-to-School Bundle: Dive Into Characterization, Symbolism & More
Teaching "March Book One" Lesson
This lesson includes:3 page lesson plan (including CCSS, Essential Questions, vocabulary, teaching strategies, etc.)42- slide powerpoint presentation (including sample EQ student answer, activity timers, , optional slides, etc) Collaborative Writing Activity4 worksheets Answer Keys6 Essay Options3 comic strip graphic novel worksheetsJohn Lewis's autobiographical graphic novel is the focus of this 5 day lesson. This lesson is perfect for teaching graphic novels, Black History Month, civil rights,
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7th - 12th
Snow by Julia Álvarez — Short Story Analysis
Snow by Julia Álvarez is a short story about a young immigrant girl named Yolanda experiencing New York snow for the first time. This story is a quick read, excerpted from the novel How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents, only 435 words in length!Alvarez captures the emotional struggle of adapting to a new culture, especially during a time of great turmoil. As if learning a new culture isn’t a challenge enough, Alvarez highlights how the transition goes beyond the obvious elements of finding on
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8th - 12th
Black History Month Activities: Common Core Poetry Fiction Music Movies and more
Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr, Kendrick Lamar, Maya Angelou, Frederick Douglas, Ralph Ellison, Malcolm X and more! Learn about Historical and Famous Black American men and women who shaped American culture, art, and politics with poetry, fiction, essays, and history using Common Core standards. Features:* Highlights of famous black historical figures and a research activity* Poetry Activities and ssessments on Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Kendrick Lamar* Deep readi
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9th - 12th
Literature Task Cards - ANY Story: Cite Evidence, Theme, Critical Thinking
Help students MASTER those tough ELA Literature standards FASTER with these 42 ENGAGING and unique task cards. Cards target THREE critical CCSS Reading Literature Standards across GRADES 7-12:
USE WITH ANY STORY OR NOVEL!! A valuable resource for a multitude of situations teachers face in the classroom!
Best way to experience this engaging and effective product is to view the detailed PREVIEW of the product above! You won't regret it :)
RL 7-12.1: Citing Evidence
RL 7-12.2 Theme/Plot Analy
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7th - 12th
Presentation Party: An End of the Year Review Project
Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to assess your students' understanding of the characters in the literature (or historical figures) they've studied? Look no further! This Presentation Party Assignment, inspired by the Tik-Tok trend, is designed to captivate your students' attention while allowing them to showcase their analytical skills in fun and creative way.In this assignment, students will choose five characters from a list of literary works studied throughout the school year, e
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7th - 12th
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The Third Wish by Joan Aiken —Short Story Literary Analysis & Reading Activities
In this short story analysis of The Third Wish by Joan Aiken, students will learn the theme... Wishes may seem appealing, but they often come at a price...!Help your students enhance their reading skills by analyzing the literature with these accommodating reading activities and questions. Included in this product:Suggested Lesson ProcedureBefore Reading Anticipation GuideAcademic Vocabulary Graphic Organizer and Powerpoint PresentationDuring Reading, Reading Comprehension QuestionsAfter Reading
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6th - 11th
The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe - 2 Week Unit - Short Story Analysis, Fun Activities
This is a fun 2 week unit plan for Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. Whether you need a unit during the Halloween season or you're simply looking to study an early work of classic American literature, this is an engaging short story for students to analyze. Students will read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, participate in PowerPoint sessions for identifying mood and tone in passages, make inferences about themes supported by e
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8th - 12th
Mrs. Doubtfire Movie Worksheet
This Product is to accompany the movie, Mrs. Doubtfire starring Robin Williams and Sally FieldsIncludes20 Multiple-Choice Questions1 Extended Response QuestionAnswer Key Included
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4th - 12th
Great Gatsby Valentine's day Activity: Love Letter with quotes
I like to celebrate holidays in ways that incorporate the texts I'm using. This text evidence and creative writing activity is a perfect example of that! Here students can step into the shoes of one of the characters in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby to create a love letter from that character's perspective. Students are required to use quotes from the book as part of their letters. My instructions also ask students to craft the tone and mood of their love letters. The instructions also suggest l
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9th - 12th
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Lamb to the Slaughter Analysis: Suspense, Characters, Sensory Details, & Irony
This graphic organizer asks students to identify and analyze the key literary elements in Roald Dahl's classic tale. It focuses on the elements of suspense, characterization, sensory details, and irony.It can be used as an activity or a formative or summative assessment based on the level of your previous instruction in order to reinforce these important skills.
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7th - 10th
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A Raisin in the Sun / The Glass Menagerie Comparative Analysis Activity
Comparative Analysis Worksheet - The Glass Menagerie and A Raisin in the Sun Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of two influential American plays with this comprehensive worksheet. The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams and A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry delve into the struggles and aspirations of families facing challenging circumstances. This resource is divided into three parts, guiding students through a comparative analysis of the plays:Part 1: Exploring
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8th - 12th
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