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Common Core L.11-12.3 handouts
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Tone, Diction, and Syntax Words Reference Sheet
These are three reference sheets I laminate and always have handy for my students when we're doing any type of rhetorical analysis. They include lists of all of the most common adjectives used to describe tone, diction, and syntax, as well as explanations and examples of what each word means. For example, if the reference sheet describes "balanced syntax," it also gives a sample sentence of balanced syntax, as well as an explanation of what the effect is on the reader. BONUS! If you take the tim
Context Clues Vocabulary Bundle- SAT + Close Reading Practice for ELA
This bundle targets the five different types of context clues: definition, synonym, antonym, inference, and punctuation. Students will practice each type of context clue using SAT-style sentence completions. They will then complete a close reading of The Declaration of Independence plus a close reading of an excerpt from the novel Middlemarch using context clues to decipher the meaning of unknown words and phrases.Here is what is included in this bundle: Teacher Page Types of Context Clues
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9th - 12th
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The Handmaid's Tale Unit Plan, Hulu Series Connections and Current Events
Use the hit Hulu series and hot topic modern events to teach The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. This 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 with the TV series and modern events. This unit includes:Daily lessons for each chapterCurrent event connections ripped from the headlines!A link to the full text onlineDaily “Do Now” person
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: FULL YEAR of Literature Bundle | 4 NOVEL UNIT PLANS, Complete Curriculum
25 Essential Handouts for Writing Workshop in Secondary ELA
This bundle contains 25 handouts to supplement writing workshop mini-lessons or to use as part of a writing reference center/ writer's toolbox in the classroom. Students can also keep these handouts in their writing folders or notebooks to reference throughout the year as they work on new writing tasks and as you target new writing skills.This bundle includes the following handouts: 1. Edit OUT These Words! 2. Commentary Do’s and Don’ts 3. Topic vs. Theme 4. Transitional Devices 5. Paragraph Fo
Sentence Structure Syntax Song Lyric and Poetry Analysis Activities
Syntax Song Lyric and Poetry Analysis Activities - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Reading, Language, and Writing
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Are you unsure how to have your students analyze the structure of a poem in order to interpret how the word order and word choices affect the meaning and tone? It doesn't have to be difficult if you use this resource.
Students will engage in a fun group (or individual) activity using p
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8th - 12th
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: Poor Richard's Almanac & Research Project
Ben Franklin had many pithy sayings and quotes in his publication entitled Poor Richard's Almanac. Study the wit and wisdom of Ben Franklin by analyzing and explaining 18 different quotes from his writings. Students will learn more about Ben Franklin's life, and benefit their own lives as they apply these pithy life principles. Also included is a graphic organizer for students to research the personal life and historical events of Ben Franklin.What's Included:20 different segments with quotes
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Lewis and Clark Great Journey West: Video Discussion Questions | Movie Guide
One of the best videos I have seen in any of my American History classes is National Geographic’s “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” narrated by Jeff Bridges. Originally filmed for the IMAX movie theaters, this epic tale is extremely informative while keeping students engaged throughout its entirety. I have seen this video over 40 times and still love it! Various links to watch the video are provided in this resource, and video runtime is around 42 minutes.This product contains a double side
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
4 Steps for Pre-Reading Poetry Annotations (Works with ANY Poem) / Google Slides
Everyone loves TPCASTT. It’s a good acronym to guide students through the process of reading a poem, but oftentimes my students are so intimidated by a poem that they can’t even get started. So I teach my students these four steps before reading a poem. Each one of these steps is designed to help students break down a poem so it becomes less intimidating. These steps work for any poem and empower students to take ownership of a text. In addition, each step sets students up for quality annotation
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Reading Strategies Favorites Bundle / Pre-Reading & Author's Purpose
Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle
The Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle has everything you need to help your students dive deep into Gothic short stories! This bundle is meant to be paired with any Gothic short story you choose! In this bundle you will find...1 Fear Survey: (4 pages) Students will take an extensive survey to figure out which innate fear is the strongest in them! Once students have completed the fear survey, they will read about their fear and then answer reflective questions. This survey is a great tool to he
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9th - 12th
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Conversation Starters Package on Conspiracy Theories
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on conspiracy theories.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for high school students on the subject of conspiracy theoriesActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Vocabulary Bundle for Middle & High School English | Vocabulary Activities
This vocabulary bundle works with middle school and high school English students. If you are working to meet language standards for grades 7-11, this vocabulary bundle will work for you.Four vocabulary activities are included in this vocabulary bundle from my store and a bonus download of a vocabulary list to get you started!Included in this vocabulary bundle:Mentor Sentences ActivityPerfect bell ringers!☆ Words in context. Definitions and teaching points provided. ☆ Covers advanced language top
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7th - 10th
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"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core Activities
"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core ActivitiesTo enrich your students' readings of the war poets, have them watch "War Horse" (PG-13) and make comparisons of the imagery and tone while practicing skills such as annotating text in classic poems.Download includes teacher's guide/directions, standard alignment, sample answers, questions for before, during, and after the movie, poems for annotation, and a collaborative writing enrichment project.One week of engaging activities - per
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8th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Civil Disobedience and The Great Debaters - Essay Writing Lesson
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” and the debate scene “Wiley College vs. Harvard University” from the movie The Great Debaters (which can be used with or without viewing the movie). Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze the arguments in the texts. This 30-page resource includes the followi
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9th - 12th
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How to Analyze Anything: Asserting vs. Summarizing vs. Analyzing
These lessons were designed to help high school students understand what analysis is and to help them be able to recognize the difference between simply asserting an idea or summarizing a concept or text and actually analyzing it. The lessons can be modified according to the teacher’s needs to be one quick mini-lesson or a multi-day lesson with practice and formative assessments. The document includes: 1. A student handout defining asserting, summarizing, and analysis in a simple chart. 2. A 2-
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: How to Analyze Anything ELA
Romeo & Juliet Unit Bundle: Top 15 Resources Comprehension, Writing & Creativity
This complete teaching scheme will save you many, many of hours of preparation. It contains 15 different tasks including work on comprehension, vocabulary, persuasive writing, creative writing, figurative language, imagery and much more. Resources are provided both as a computer friendly presentation and in an easily printable black and white form.· Questions on every scene break the whole play down into bite-size chunks· Play Summary·Close Reading and Comprehension exercise - sixty pages of det
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9th - 12th
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Broadcast Journalism Vocabulary Bundle
A great resource for students learning the ropes of broadcast journalism! Get them using the lingo early on and also incorporate this throughout the semester. PPT includes examples and diagrams. Included is a teaching PowerPoint in PDF format of common terms used in broadcast media including basic shot vocab, headroom, rule of thirds, scripts and storyboards, and fundamentals of gathering video. Also included is a 5-page packet with tips for working in the field (students can use this when they
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hip Hop Bundle
What is the number one form of music worldwide? Hip-hop. Other than superhero films, Hip-hop is America's most popular music. Your students certainly will be engaged in these extended lessons.
Each lesson examines a song, tv show, or artist that is part of the contemporary music scene, Jay-Z's Decoded looks at the mega music entrepreneur's influence and his humble background. Beyonce's Freedom looks at her iconic performance at the SuperBowl but also her work ethic and empowerment of young
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11th - 12th
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Conversation Starters Package on Fears and Phobias
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on fears and phobias. What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of fears and phobiasActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Sentence Structure Bundle
Includes everything you need to build up to sentence structure with specialized and engaging activities. - FANBOYS (Coordinating Conjunctions) * Subject * Predicate * Prepositional phrases * Independent clauses * Dependent clauses * Comma use- SWABI (Subordinating Conjunctions) - THAMOS (Conjunctive Adverbs)- Sentence Structure * Simple sentences * Compound sentences * Complex sentences * Compound Complex sentences * Color
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6th - 12th
FREE! Thesaurus Abuse Worksheet, Fun Brain Break, Writing Lesson, Word Choice
I often have students who rely too heavily on the thesaurus as they craft their essays, resulting in overwrought sentences that block, rather than illuminate, the writer’s meaning. Using a little humor, this handout helps students see what happens when one abuses the thesaurus. This handout, which can be completed as a solo or team activity/race/game, requires students to match up a series of well-known proverbs and sayings with their overwritten versions. Once students have completed the handou
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7th - 10th
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Conversation Starters Package on Productivity
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on productivity. What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of productivityActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions an
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starter Package on Bullying
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bullying.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bullyingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transit
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
EDITABLE Speaking & Listening Sentence Starter Prompts | Oracy Support Mats
Do you need to boost group speaking skills in grades 8-11? These Oracy Mats are printable US letter-size placemats or posters, designed to show kids the ways in which different sentence starters can be used for impact and precision in discussions and presentations.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Covers...Expressing/challenging a viewpointBacking with types of evidenceTalking about changeDeveloping a pointImperatives/Exaggeration/Per
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7th - 10th
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