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Common Core SL.9-10.4 guided reading books
Long Way Down Elevator Activity & Close Readings
Through the Long Way Down elevator trip close reading activity and whole novel analysis activities, students will deeply engage with Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. The novel study resource provides them repeated opportunities to think critically and apply their understanding of essential literary elements. Its rigorous tasks also encourage close reading and the use of textual evidence. With numerous options for implementation, the Long Way Down novel study close reading resources allow for dif
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Long Way Down Novel Study
Long Way Down Analysis Questions & Discussion Questions
The Long Way Down chapter and discussion questions will give students repeated opportunities to practice essential standards-aligned literacy skills. For every chapter grouping of Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds, students will have to answer rigorous, text-based questions that assess not only their ability to comprehend but also their ability to analyze key events. With numerous options for implementation and editable questions, the resource also allows for differentiation and can enable accommo
Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in: Long Way Down Novel Study
Of Mice and Men Literature Circle with Common Core Standards
Everything needed to have a student-led group project, a Literature Circle, over Of Mice and Men is included in this lesson. The unit will require at least five days for students to read the text within their literature circle, with an additional two days for worksheets. A final comprehensive test (20 true and false, 14 matching quotation with speaker, 6 matching characters with their descriptions, and 12 brief answer questions) is included with an answer key.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Julius Caesar Classroom Cast Slideshow (Shakespeare)
This is a perfect resource for any English teacher leading a classroom in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. There is a slide to put on your projector or smartboard for each scene. It features an image of the setting, a list of the characters in each scene, and a short blurb of summary or questions to consider. It also points out which characters have the most lines in that scene. My students have really benefited from these slides and it helps them understand the plot of the story much better. There
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Two-Percenters" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Two-Percenters (Short Story)Logline: A new treatment may allow 98% of the people to be genetically enhanced, but at the expense of the 2% who already are.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The American Revolution: Independence
The American Revolution: IndependenceInquiry Question: How did the ideas of the Continental Congress help catalyze the American Revolution and the declaration of independence on July 4, 1776?As students read this assignment, they will answer Reading Questions & Document Based QuestionsAssessment: Assessment: Debate Activity: Patriots vs. Loyalists Objective: To engage students in critical thinking, research, and persuasive communication skills as they take on the roles of Patriots and Loyal
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
"The Orphan’s Dilemma" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: The Orphan’s Dilemma (Short Story)Logline: A teenage orphan must decide if he wants to start his new life without the memories of his difficult past.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic Discu
Grades:
9th - 12th
"Idle Horns" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Idle Horns (Short Story)Logline: A horned demon of hell born to eternally torture the damned walks off the job.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic DiscussionTime Required: Reading Time: 20-2
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
"Pneumadectomy" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Substack.Title: Pneumadectomy (Short Story)Logline: A young boy is ostracized by his friends because he has had his soul surgically removed.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic DiscussionTime Required: Readi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Google Form - Original Short Story Reading Practice: The Stolen Shoes
Attention all 9th Grade ELA teachers! Are you looking for an engaging and exciting short story that covers various reading comprehension standards for your 9th grade ELA class? Look no further!This original short story has got you covered. It includes challenging vocabulary up to 12th grade level and covers both 9th and 10th reading standards for English Language Arts.You can enjoy this story in Google Drive Form, with no prep required. The digital version is even editable, making it perfect for
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: BUNDLE 5 Original Short Stories for 9th Grade Reading Practice (DIGITAL)
"Abrama's End Game" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or Substack.Title: Abrama’s End Game - Short StoryLogline: Abrama learns the gods created her dimension as their play-space to visit, and is forced to fight across realities when she discovers their plan to shut it down.Learning Style: Close ReadingCla
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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