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Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa Common Core RL.11-12.10 resources
The Gift of the Magi Lesson Plans and Activities
O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi" is a great read for the holiday season. I've read it successfully with high school, university, and advanced ESL/EFL students. And now I've put together the most comprehensive collection of downloadable and printable resources to teach "The Gift of the Magi" this holiday season! This 105-page collection of 15 activities, worksheets, games and assessments that I've written and honed over the years cover every aspect of the story: vocabula
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Common Core Connotation Writing Gingerbread House For Sale Ads
Common Core Learning! Common Core Connotation!
Teach your students the power of words choice with this fun freebie!
Get your students to love the thesaurus! Have your students carefully chose their words writing two different for gingerbread house for sale ads.
Students are challenged to write the ads focusing on the intended audience- Gingerbread Digest (someone looking to purchase a gingerbread house to live in it) Readers Digest (to the average person)
CCSS Aligned for grades 4 - 8
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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It's a Wonderful Life Unit Packet Gr. 9-12
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a feel-good Christmas story for classroom viewing about learning to appreciate what one has in life rather than focusing on what is missing. George Bailey, the protagonist, finds himself in deep trouble and considers taking his own life. This is a wonderful film about love of family, friends and community, and is perfect for the holiday season when many people experience depression and isolation. The religious aspect of the movie is downplayed enough to be appropriate
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Short Stories for Christmas Quizzes, Close Readings, Vocabulary Games, and Test
Evaluate reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and embrace the spirit of Christmas and wintertime no matter the time of year with this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, vocabulary development exercises, and an end-of-unit test for six holiday-themed short stories: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Short Stories for Christmas Quizzes, Close Readings, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate reading comprehension, support critical thinking, and embrace the spirit of Christmas and wintertime no matter the time of year with this bundle of plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, vocabulary development exercises, and an end-of-unit test for six holiday-themed short stories: "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros
Grades:
7th - 12th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Quiz and Close Reading Bundle for Google
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a print
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8th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Go
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8th - 12th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle option is ava
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Sandra Cisneros' short story titled "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternativ
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Quiz and Close Reading Bundle (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student fe
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," also known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editabl
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocab Games (Google)
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," also known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Driv
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Quiz and Close Reading Bundle for Google
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedbac
Grades:
8th - 12th
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"Three Wise Guys" by Sandra Cisneros Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching Sandra Cisneros' short story titled "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad." A plot-based quiz, close reading analysis worksheet, vocabulary application activity, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive bundle o
Grades:
6th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Quiz, Close Reading, and Vocabulary Games
Evaluate general reading comprehension, facilitate vocabulary development, and sharpen critical thinking skills with this bundle of materials for teaching the short story "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov. A plot-based quiz, a close reading analysis worksheet, a vocabulary application activity, a crossword puzzle, a word search game, the public domain narrative, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google
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8th - 12th
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Short Stories for Christmas Test and Answer Key with Study Guide
This summative test covers six short stories for the Christmas season that focus on themes of selflessness, compassion, and self-discovery ("A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad" by Sandra Cisneros, and "The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Fyodor Dostoevsky). An answer key, test prep study guide, standards-aligned writing rubric, and public doma
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8th - 12th
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Short Stories for Christmas Test and Answer Key with Study Guide (Google Drive)
This self-grading test covers six short stories for the Christmas season that focus on themes of selflessness, compassion, and self-discovery ("A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather, "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, "Three Wise Guys: Un Cuento de Navidad" by Sandra Cisneros, and "The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Fyodor Dostoevsky). An answer key, test prep study guide, standards-aligned writing rubric, and public d
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8th - 12th
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The Gift of the Magi Activities Christmas Reading Activities Middle School High
Wondering how you'll keep your middle school and high school students engaged in the days leading up to the Christmas winter break without losing focus on ELA activities and standards? This EDITABLE, NO PREP, GOOGLE SLIDES close reading activity and socratic seminar for the Christmas short story The Gift of the Magi is sure to get your students speaking, listening, and engaging with the text! The Gift of the Magi is an ironic, yet sweet, Christmas story about generosity, sacrifice, and the true
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7th - 10th
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"The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Dostoevsky Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "The Heavenly Christmas Tree," otherwise known as "The Beggar Boy at Christ's Christmas Tree." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is availabl
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8th - 12th
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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Truman Capote's holiday-themed short story "A Christmas Memory." An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, students will:Identify what the text states explicitly as
Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Stranger Christmas Eve script, prompts and more
The Stranger Christmas Eve by Thomas Hardy adapted to play form by Kathy Applebee is a 16 page, 4 scene script for 4 females, 8 males, and as many extras as desired. It can be used as a reader’s theater or performance piece. During Nazi occupation, a Christmas Eve celebration in a remote area is interrupted by three strangers seeking relief from the snow storm. Before the evening ends, pride, mistaken identities and conflict between Nazis and the Norwegians living in an occupied area will occur
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9th - 12th
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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Willa Cather's short story "The Burglar's Christmas." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, students will:Identify what
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8th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Close Reading Analysis Worksheet
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Anton Chekhov's short story "At Christmas Time." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, students will:Identify what the t
Grades:
9th - 12th
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"At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov Close Reading Worksheet (Google Drive)
Help high school students extend beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Anton Chekhov's short story "At Christmas Time." An answer key and copy of the public domain narrative are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.)By completing this close reading activity, stude
Grades:
9th - 12th
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