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Common Core L.11-12.4 handouts
Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Analysis, Team Activity, CCSS
Make the words of Transcendental philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson come alive for your students with breath-taking photography in this two-day class group activity with optional independent writing supplement.This packet includes visually stunning images from nature coupled with quotations from Nature and Self-Reliance, two of Emerson's most-noted works. This 17-page PDF also includes a detailed suggested lesson procedure along with 10 half-sheet student handouts for teams to use as the
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9th - 12th
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Commonly Confused and Misspelled Words - Vocabulary Work
This packet contains 109 commonly confused and misspelled words for vocabulary work in your classroom. There are 6 pages of word charts with definitions and example sentences, 6 pages of blank word charts, and the same word charts with definitions, but no sentences, 6 quizzes and answer keys.
You can use this packet several ways to suit your classroom needs. Instructions for use are included, but briefly, one way is to divide up the words and assign them to groups to present to the rest of the
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8th - 11th
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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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Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
Get students close reading and making inferences with this bundle of four of my creepy Inference Reading Passages products: John Mortonson's Funeral, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Dracula. Plus, includes my free product The Feather Pillow Inference Reading Passage. Students will read a 2-3pg short stories/text excerpts, stopping at the stop signs to answer inference and evidence-based questions. Questions ask students to make inferences, support inferences with evi
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7th - 10th
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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
British Poetry Unit: Metaphysical and Romantic Poets
This British poetry unit covers the best metaphysical and Romantic poets including Marvell, Herrick, Donne, Shelley, Byron, Keats, Wordsworth and Browning while addressing all strands of the Common Core State Standards. As a group, students conduct research, analyze poetry, create class handouts or PowerPoints and present their findings to their classmates. Independently, students write a poetry explication. To wrap up the unit, students review with a trivia game followed by a multiple choice an
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10th - 12th
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Inference Reading Passage - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Get students practicing close reading and making inferences with a fun short story. Students will read a 3-pg excerpt from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, stopping at the stop signs to answer inference and evidence-based questions. Questions ask students to make inferences, support inferences with evidence, make predictions, and infer the meaning of vocabulary words using context clues.Use for independent practice, extra practice, homework, remediation, center or extension wo
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quotes Prompts Expansion Pack #1
Mondays are hard for students and teachers alike. Ease into the period with an inspirational quote and thought-provoking writing prompts. The quotes I used are meaningful and relevant to students; many of my students said they looked forward to reading and writing about the prompts each Monday. And the best part? They promote a positive growth mindset that is reinforced each week and all week long. This pack is an expansion pack to my first resource; however, it can be used alone or with the oth
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
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
Inference Reading Passage - Dracula by Bram Stoker
Get students practicing close reading and making inferences with a fun short story. Students will read a 2-pg excerpt from Dracula by Bram Stoker, stopping at the stop signs to answer inference and evidence-based questions. Questions ask students to make inferences, support inferences with evidence, make predictions, and infer the meaning of vocabulary words using context clues. Use for independent practice, extra practice, homework, remediation, stations, or subwork. Answer key included. Gre
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
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
Greek and Latin Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes List— 300 Vocabulary Word Parts
Enhance your students' vocabulary with this comprehensive list of 300 of the Most Commonly Used Greek & Latin Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes!Included in this FREE download, is a list for teachers to reference the most commonly used Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Use this list to help guide your lessons or to provide students with a reference tool. Each page is broken down by word part, meaning, and example words. You May Also Like!Greek & Latin Root Words, Prefixes,
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4th - 12th
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Inference Reading Passage - The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Get students practicing close reading and making inferences with a fun short story. Students will read a 2-pg excerpt from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, stopping at the stop signs to answer inference and evidence-based questions. Questions ask students to make inferences, support inferences with evidence, make predictions, and infer the meaning of vocabulary words using context clues. Use for independent practice, extra practice, homework, remediation, stations, or subwork. Answe
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
The Birthmark Bundle by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Activities, Stations, Vocab, Test
Looking for fresh ideas and activities for "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne? This complete unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach this short story from start to finish! What's included . . .❶ Step-by-step instructions❷ Daily Bell Ringers❸ VOCABULARY activities to help students become familiar with 30 challenging words from the story. ► Handout with 30 words, part of speech, definition to be filled in (editable)► Extension Options: Vocabulary Hands-On Poster Activity with Rubric for Grading
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works
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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The Great Gatsby Modified and Abridged Novel / Editable
For my juniors, The Great Gatsby is one of our most significant units. For this reason, it's important to have accessible versions of the text. While many of my students can read the novel and be successful, several students require a modified and abridged text.Overall, the Abridged and Modified text is about half the length of The Great Gatsby paperback. Plus, this version is teacher-created, so the text appears side-by-side with questions and activities. 2 Creative Writing Activities Vocabula
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11th - 12th
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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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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
ELA Quarter 2 American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
Set your students up for success with this zero prep, print and Google slides ready curriculum resource for Quarter 2 of your American Literature course. In this resource you will find 3 units that span 9 weeks of instruction:The Dark Romanticism of Edgar Allan PoeThe Anti-Slavery Rhetoric of Frederick DouglassRealism and Early Feminist LiteratureTake a look at my FREE Q2 roadmap for a more in-depth look at these units.This curriculum resource includes EVERY text your students will read. The app
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9th - 12th
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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
The Life You Save May Be Your Own Comprehension and Analysis
Challenge your students with Flannery O'Connor's classic Southern Gothic tale of the trickster at the crossroads. "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" will intrigue and frustrate your students in equal measure! Symbolism, allegory, figurative language, and Biblical allusions abound in this morality tale.This lesson contains:Brief lecture notes on the essential elements and themes of the storyPre-reading journal promptsA vocabulary chart covering the etymologies of 5 crucial wordsComprehension que
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Flannery O'Connor 3 Story Bundle: Worksheets and CCSS Assessments
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