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Free Common Core RL.11-12.2 handouts
Free Twitter Tweet Story or Chapter Summary
Fiction & Non-Fiction Twitter Tweet Common Core Activity: Use the Twitter Concept to Make Connections to the TextUsing Twitter to Make Connections: Do you want to see if your students grasp the main idea or big event in a chapter or story but don't want to assign a boring chapter review? Use this creative "Tweet" activity--it's fun, fast, and you'll be able to tell right away if they read it/got it!Use in social studies for historical figures, science for chapter summary, and so many other
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Literature & Nonfiction Creative Reading Activities, Vol 2 Bundle
The Crucible Anticipation Guide (Google Slides) / Freebie
The Crucible is a staple in many American literature classrooms. At my school, juniors read this text.This anticipation guide is a fun way to engage students in a new text. Students can consider the opinions before, during, and after reading. To make this resource as flexible as possible, I've included a Google Slides, so you can edit the entire anticipation guide! Since this is a Google resource, TPT will add the Google Slides to your Google Drive. SAVE MORE! Grab The Crucible Unit Bundle, and
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Bundle (A Complete Year of Resources) / 750+ pages
Poetry Anchor Chart - Bookmark for Reading, Annotating, and Analyzing Poetry
Scaffold the close reading process using this Poetry Anchor Chart! This personal bookmark will support students while they read, annotate, and analyze any poem independently. This poetry anchor chart offers a 4-step process for reading and annotating any poem, along with guidance for writing a close reading response. Using this bookmark, students can have step-by-step instructions on hand throughout your poetry unit.There are several different files included in this resource to accommodate diff
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9th - 12th
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The Hate U Give Student Workbook Sample Freebie - Chapters 1 and 2
This is a two chapter sample of a student workbook for Angie Thomas's novel The Hate U Give. The full workbook contains a page for every chapter with a mix of writing prompts, comprehension questions, background research, textual evidence practice, and connections to students' lives. This modern, eye catching workbook can be bound or used as individual worksheets. Answer keys are included. There is no prep, and it's easy to use. Just print and go. For the full workbook, click here.Check out all
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8th - 12th
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Beowulf Anticipation Guide (Fillable .pdf, Google Form, Google Slides) / Freebie
In my first year as a teacher, I was told that I'd be teaching senior English and that I'd be required to teach Beowulf. I instantly wondered how I was going to make this text relevant for my students.This anticipation guide is a fun way to engage students in a new text. Students can consider the opinions before, during, and after reading. This free resource is available in a fillable .pdf, fully editable Google Form, and Google Slides. (Since these are Google resources, TPT will create a folder
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Beowulf Bundle with 3 Leveled Text Options + Side-by-Side Questions
Macbeth Anticipation Guide (Editable Google Slides) / Freebie
Macbeth was the first Shakespeare play I ever taught, and it helped me appreciate how much fun your students can have while acting out a drama in the classroom.This anticipation guide is a great way to help students get excited about reading the play! Students can revisit these themes and ideals before, during, and after reading. To make sure this resource is as flexible as possible, I've included an editable Google Slides.Elevate your Macbeth unit:Abridged and modified Act I, Act II, Act III, A
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Abridged and Modified Macbeth Bundle (14 resources!)
The Fall of the House of Usher - Edgar Allan Poe
This document is a guided reading when working with Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher." It contains questions with graphic organizers as well.
Included are:
- guided worksheets to accompany in-class reading with McDougal Littell American Literature Book
- Think-Pair-Write summary activity
- Extended writing graphic organizer
The worksheets focus on Poe's aim to create "unity of effect" and how he creates an element of gloom/terror in the plot, characters and setting of the story.
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11th
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The Crucible Meme
I was looking or a quick assignment that the kids would enjoy that would also exhibit their understanding of The Crucible. Here's that assignment! They absolutely love it and don't even mind having to write an explanation as well.
I've also loved seeing their individuality bleed through.
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11th - 12th
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Things Fall Apart Anticipation Guide (PDF, Google Form, Google Slides) / Freebie
My sophomores just finished reading Things Fall Apart. We used the resources in my synthesis bundle, but I wanted to spend more time focusing on helping students understand the text's continued relevance. With this goal in mind, I put together a collection of 20 journal prompts and and this *free* anticipation guide.This anticipation guide is a fun way to engage students in a new text. Students can consider the opinions before, during, and after reading. This free resource is available in a fill
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9th - 12th
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Julius Caesar Anticipation Guide (Print, Google Form, Google Slides) / Freebie
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is one of my favorite units of the year! I teach this play to sophomores, so it's important to help students appreciate the play's relevance. This anticipation guide is a great way to help students get excited about reading the play! Students can revisit these themes and ideals before, during, and after reading. I've updated this to include lesson plan and instructional ideas and inspiration! To make sure this resource is as flexible as possible, I've included
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9th - 12th
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Pride and Prejudice Anticipation Guide Freebie / Google Ready and Fillable PDF
Pride and Prejudice is a perennial best seller, but engaging students in Jane Austen’s work can be challenging. That’s where an anticipation guide becomes essential. Using an anticipation guide can help students activate prior knowledge and schema before they even begin to read the novel. This can be a stand-alone activity, but I prefer to use it as the groundwork for a classroom discussion. I often end this activity by asking students to record predictions about the novel’s themes. Updated to
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10th - 12th
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To Kill a Mockingbird Anticipation Guide (Print + Google Ready) / Freebie
To Kill a Mockingbird is a staple in many American literature classrooms. At my school, sophomores read this text.This anticipation guide is a fun way to engage students in a new text. Students can consider the opinions before, during, and after reading. When I introduce the novel, I give students several minutes to fill the anticipation guide out. Then, they have 2-3 minutes to discuss the first row with a partner. Then, they rotate through the subsequent rows, each time finding and chatting wi
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9th - 12th
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TPCASTT Method Handout | Poetry Analysis | Middle School High School English
FREE TPCASTT Poetry Analysis Method Guide & Chart! Enhance your students' poetry analysis skills with this comprehensive 3-page PDF resource, absolutely FREE! Designed for secondary grade levels, this educational gem includes a 2-page handout unraveling the powerful TPCASTT method, an essential tool for deciphering the intricacies of poetry.Unveil the magic of TPCASTT, where each letter encapsulates a critical aspect of poetic exploration: Title, Paraphrasing, Connotation, Attitude/Tone, Sh
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Critical Thinking Questions
Use this Critical Thinking Question guide to analyze Gabriel Garcia-Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings." These questions are EDITABLE and useful for discussions, essays, homework/classwork, and even quizzes and test. They allow students to extend their thinking about a complex, classic story!Want to teach more Gabriel Garcia Marquez? Check out my...Critical Thinking Questions for "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Hand
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Gabriel Garcia Marquez Short Story Bundle!
100 Common Literary Themes List and Thematic Statements Handout | MS + HS ELA
Elevate your secondary English classes with this FREE educational resource! Designed to empower educators and engage students, this invaluable product combines two essential elements: a meticulously curated list of 100 common literary themes and a concise handout on writing thematic statements. Thematic Statements Mastery: Empower students to unlock the profound layers of literature through the art of crafting compelling thematic statements. This guide equips educators with a proven methodology
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Interpreting "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost, Freebie
Students like reading Robert Frost’s poetry because it is written in such a simple, effortless way. This helps them to ferret out the deeper meanings in his poetry.
This lesson contains teacher instructions, a short review of Frost’s craft, a copy of the poem, a worksheet over the poem, and the KEY.
This poem fits with another lesson I have on TpT titled, “Interpreting the Poetry of Robert Frost.” In this lesson, students are put in groups and each group interprets one of the following poems:
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8th - 11th
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Shakespeare's Hamlet | Pre-Reading Handout on Major Themes in Hamlet | Free
This 3-page pre-reading handout introduces students to the most prominent themes in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. By having your class read and discuss this thematic introduction together, students will be captivated by the complex questions invoked in Shakespeare's play before they begin reading the enigmatic first scene.If you like this 3-page pre-reading handout, you'll definitely want to check out my 200-page Complete Teaching Unit on Hamlet. The complete unit features worksheets on every sc
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Visual Notetaking Students Handout FREEBIE for Sketchnotes
Using visual notetaking or sketchnotes in the classroom? Help your students organize their thoughts with this FREE Visual Notetaking Student Handout for Sketchnotes!The first time students try visual notetaking or sketchnoting, they'll likely be intimidated. This student handout will help students remember the tools they have for organizing information in a visually pleasing way. In addition to the Visual Notetaking Students Handout for Sketchnotes, this resource also includes a page of teaching
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Poetry Analysis Mother To Son Langston Hughes
This is a one day lesson to reinforce making inferences, identifying theme, and citing evidence. Students will read the poem, Mother To Son, and then complete a graphic organizer identifying literary elements. Great for National Poetry Month in April.
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6th - 12th
"Mirror" by Sylvia Plath
The worksheet acts as an introductory activity to both poetry and language/word choice standards. Included is a link to the instructional presentation with guidelines for generating DOK questions and peer grading.
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11th - 12th
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The Hobbit - Anticipation Guide
This is a preview of my full unit (lesson plans, assignments, quizzes, projects, rubrics, and all) on The Hobbit!
Anticipation guides are wonderful ways to get students thinking about the text before they read. This anticipation guide raises several themes about The Hobbit and is intended to be used with small groups. This would make a perfect start to literature circle work if you wish to use those, however, that is not necessary.
With this file you will receive:
-A two page anticipation guid
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5th - 12th
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Beowulf Part 1: Prologue / Free Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Options
My first year of teaching, I was given several sections of senior English and told that I had to teach Beowulf. Since senior English is a graduation requirement in my state, this was a daunting task. Over the years, I tried different versions and translations of Beowulf: the Gummere, the Heaney, and the Raffel. Each had its strengths, but none quite matched what I wanted or my students needed. Eventually, I realized that part of my frustration was that Beowulf is a complex text, and I had too ma
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11th - 12th
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Also included in: Beowulf Bundle with 3 Leveled Text Options + Side-by-Side Questions
How Accurate is the MOVIE VERSION of the Book
Movie Version Study Guides compare the book to the movie version of the book.Find out:- WHAT’S IN THE MOVIE THAT’S NOT IN THE BOOK?- WHAT’S IN THE BOOK THAT’S NOT IN THE MOVIE?- WHAT’S THE SAME?Movie Version Study Guides contain:- Best movie version.- Scene-by-scene comparison with book chapters.- Errors and omissions in the movie cited for each chapter.- Complete summaries of each book chapter.- Key book chapters recommended. - Quiz and answer key.How accurate is the movie? Movie Version Study
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*FREE!* PDF: Cornell Notes for CLOSE READING, NOTE-TAKING, & ANNOTATIONS!
* PLEASE NOTE that I have tagged CCSS, TEKS & VA Standards of Learning related to analysis of literary elements both in and across texts, as well as tracing an author's argument. As the lesson plan explains, this product can be used to assist in analysis of ANY text! Thus, it is a tool to help students get there, but does not fully accomplish that analysis without further structure--structure provided in my Mega Literary Bundle! *Now that we have that out of the way, what exactly are these C
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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