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Literature independent work videos
Edgar Allan Poe A&E Biography, Easy Video Lesson or Sub Plan, PDF & Google Drive
Help students understand the tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe with this print-and-teach video lesson featuring a question set designed to work with A&E Biography’s “The Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe,” a free high-quality 43-minute episode available on the A&E Biography YouTube channel and a third-party website. (Video links included.)The video covers the major events of Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic life and includes small slices of his famous works, including “The Raven” and “Annabel Lee.”This 5-
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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"Monkey's Paw" Engaging Short Story Analysis (Mood, Theme, and Foreshadowing)
This is not only a comprehensive lesson using the classic tale "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, but it is also a whole lot of fun for middle school students! This story is great to teach around Halloween time!What you get in the student guide:1) Background information2) Anticipation guide3) Mini research opportunity on superstitions4) Full copy of the unabridged text5) Mood analysis sheet6) Foreshadowing analysis sheet7) Socratic question sheet8) Theme: fate vs. free will analysis9) Film / sho
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6th - 10th
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Romeo and Juliet Movie Comparison Guide Graphic Organizer - 1968 vs. 1996
The Romeo & Juliet Movie Comparison Graphic Organizer allows students to easily compare the 1968 version versus the 1996 film.First, students fill in the organizer after watching the 1968 version, then as they watch the 1996 film, they contrast the movies.There are also after viewing questions.Teacher answer key is provided.This assignment and other engaging activities can also be purchased in our Romeo and Juliet Unit teacher’s bundle.
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6th - 12th
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Comparing a story to a video - The Monkey's Paw
This Monkey's Paw Pack really packs a CCSS punch!
This lesson provides a link to an engaging and compelling 29 minute video of The Monkey's Paw story by W. W. Jacobs. http://vimeo.com/20009303 The companion worksheet focuses on the mood of the video and how the producer develops that mood at the outset of the story.
In addition to the video, students are given a link to an abridged version of the story. After reading the story, students are asked to compare the story events, the setting
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5th - 7th
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Elements of Plot:Video, PowerPoint, and Student Notes - Distance Learning
I have created a seven-minute video explaining the five parts of a plot: exposition, rising action, turning point/climax, falling action, and resolution/denouement. I go over the terms and create an animated story to illustrate each section. I am also including the PowerPoint in this download in case you would prefer to narrate the lesson yourself. The student notes are an outline of the lecture with blanks for the students to fill in as they follow along.To purchase just the streaming video, cl
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5th - 8th
Allusions - Lesson Plan and Video Links
This packet takes students step by step through the concept of Allusions. It begins by building background through the use of a clip featuring the phrase "These are not the droids you are looking for": https://youtu.be/ihyjXd2C-E8Students then view two additional clips from other movies where that precise segment is alluded to. The lesson continues by providing students literary examples of allusions and challenges them to identify the piece of popular literature or Pop Culture that the allusio
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5th - 8th
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THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: A complete unit for ESL learners!
THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – A complete unit for ESL students! This unit is ready to use, there is not much for you to add: it’ll save you a lot of preparation time! You don’t need to buy the book or the film. The unit is about the complete story of Charlie and the other 4 children but it is not a book companion. I use this unit with my students of Cinquième which, in France, corresponds to the American 7th Grade. I use it to teach them about the preterit (simple past tense) as a revision. Include
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: 7th GRADE: Bundle of units for the whole year!
The Kite Runner Lesson TED Talk
This TED Talk is to be taught in conjunction with The Kite Runner. It asks students to compare the speaker, Barat Ali Batoor's, persecution to Hassan and pilgrimage to asylum to Amir.
This activity can also be purchased in The Kite Runner Unit - Teacher's Bundle.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Read Across America Week Packet | Activities + Videos + Crafts
On March 2, Read Across America is celebrated in the United States. This is a great opportunity to stimulate a love for literature in our students. It can be used both physically and digitally. It includes:- Cover page. - How to do page. p1; 2: - Introduction. p3: - Poem. - Presentation of the student. p4: - Introductory text. - Presentation by Dr. Seuss. p5: - Wear fun clothes week. p6: - Comprehensive listening activities. p7: - Video "The cat in the hat". - Circle the characters of the story
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1st - 6th
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GULLIVER'S TRAVELS - TV Series 200 short answer questions
Gulliver's Travels TV mini-series is a 3-4 hr television series starring Ted Danson. This is a 12 page 200 short answer question assignment. The students can answer these easy questions as they watch to ensure they are attentive. Show can also be paused for discussions on plot, characters, and/or vocabulary. Please let me know what books/stories are read in your area, so I can develop more. I would love to make any type of test/quiz/questions over any and all books/stories/movies. Thanks, pleas
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6th - 10th
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Long Way Down Graphic Novel Study/Pixar Short Films BUNDLE
1. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds graphic novel study and essay includes all lessons necessary for a successful novel study unit including test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets, journal responses, etc. Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of these engaging activities built from best teaching practices.The Long Way Down/Pixar theme short film BUNDLE HERE or check out the related bundles at the bottom of this page. Featured:A fun paper-dance warm-up party2 graphic organizers
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6th - 9th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Movie worksheet/questions
Questions/worksheet to accompany the movie To Kill a Mockingbird. This can be watched after reading the book.
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8th - 11th
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War of the Worlds MOVIE questions
Based on the Tom Cruise movie - War of the Worlds - adapted from the HG Wells story.37 questions that follow the movie chronologically and allow you to ensure that students are remaining engaged while viewing.**Answer key included
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9th - 12th
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Suspense Unit
Students love this high interest unit and gain important skills in literary analysis, research, and narrative writing. These Common Core aligned materials help students to: Readingü Analyze literature for character, plot, theme, and languageü Explore elements of suspense including dramatic and situational irony, foreshadowing, and the unreliable narratorü Annotate with purposeü Construct text-dependent analysis responses with strong evidence and analysisResearchü Identify and cite sourcesü Take
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6th - 9th
Literary Devices Bundle: Allusion, Alliteration, Irony, Repetition and Symbolism
Literary Device Lessons/Reviews that incorporate Cartoon images for a fun and creative way to identify the use of irony, symbolism, allusion, alliteration and repetition.Product One: AllusionLiterary Device PowerPoint Lesson or Review PowerPoint Includes:16 Slides total13 Fully animated slidesComplete Image Credits and Works citedWorksheet and Answer Key titled “Identify the Irony” (in Word and PDF)Modification Idea: Replace my bitmoji with yours to personalize the presentation. Product Two: Iro
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7th - 12th
Enlightenment: The Life and Philosophy of Voltaire in 12 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the philosophies and personal history of Voltaire. The video helps students better understand the impact of Voltaire on the world. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play the video from the following website below. You can also download the video right
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Authors Short Video Worksheet Bundle
Figurative Language in Music
Figurative language can be a difficult topic to teach, but when you combine it with popular songs it makes learning fun. This resource contains a three-page worksheet with over 20 examples of figurative language found in songs by Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, Imagine Dragons, The Score, Shawn Mendes, Marshmello, 5 Seconds of Summer... and more! The worksheet aligns to a YouTube video I created and can be used in conjunction with the video or separately. There is also a bonus section that in
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5th - 8th
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The Giver Lois Lowry Novel Study/Pixar Short Films BUNDLE
1. The Giver by Lois Lowry Graphic Novel Study includes all lessons (79 pages) necessary for a graphic novel study unit including: test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets. Your students will enjoy the rigor and creativity of this lesson built on best teaching practices.Be sure to check out more bundles belowFeatured:Paper dance party warm-up activityVocabulary matching sheetPowerPoint on how to read a graphic novel2 graphic organizers to supplement PowerPointHow to read graphically questi
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6th - 9th
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Plot Diagram Notes with Matching Video and TWO Practice Activities Printable
Your middle school students will review plot diagram with this handy video and matching printable notes plus TWO interactive practice activities!This video covers:★ Definition of plot★ Exposition★ Characters★ Setting★ Conflict - internal and external★ Rising Action★ Climax★ Falling Action★ ResolutionWhat's included:⭐ Video (mp4 file)⭐ Fill in the blank NotesThe included notes match the video and come with 3 choices:- 3 copies on the same page so you can save the most paper!- 2 copies o
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading and Writing Curriculum for Middle School - Printable and Digital
The Great Gatsby Teachers Unit Bundle! + Chapters Videos! Amazing Value: Save $$
The Ultimate Great Gatsby Teachers Unit Bundle + Chapters Videos! ✨$$ Amazing Value - 16 Products in Total!!✨Are you looking for a comprehensive and engaging way to teach "The Great Gatsby Novel" to your students? Our Great Gatsby Teacher Bundles is the perfect tool!Unlock the full potential of teaching F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, "The Great Gatsby" with this comprehensive bundle designed exclusively for Teachers and Educators. Whether you're a seasoned Teacher or new to the curri
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Seven Stages of Grieving
Analytical summary of the play Seven Stages of Grieving. Analysis of all scenes and intertextual material. Includes questions and videos discussing the text and those questions in depth.
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Not Grade Specific
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Irony Assessment - With Notes and Video Clips
** UPDATE - It has been brought to my attention that the link in the PDF is no longer active, I now have updated the file so you are able to download the video. **Use the supplied note sheet to introduce your students to the concepts of situational, verbal, and dramatic irony. Then watch the video clip provided in the file to assess student learning in a fun and interactive way. My students LOVED watching video clips from their favorite movies and T.V. shows.
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6th - 12th
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Literary Elements through film with Shrek
This handout is part of a 3-day close study of the movie Shrek to review and reinforce literary element study. Students have watched Shrek the previous day through the characterization lens, using my "8 common character roles" handout. There is space for them to record and analyze any literary elements they observe in the film, and the bottom of the worksheet is devoted to TONE practice.
Students adore this movie, and I have had a lot of success with both engagement and academic end-product by
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6th - 10th
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Dracula Documentary Video Guide (Vlad the Impaler)
This video guide goes along with the documentary “The Real Dracula – Vlad the Impaler.” There are questions which are spread throughout the documentary to keep the students focused and engaged. I show this at some point during my Dracula unit to give some background as to what inspired Bram Stoker’s infamous villain. Some of the information on this worksheet shows up on my Dracula unit test as well. I have included the link to the free video at the bottom of the answer key (it is on YouTube). FY
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8th - 12th
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