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Free high school literature handouts
Choice Board FREE Worksheet, 12 Activities for ANY Short Story & Novel Unit CCSS
This FREE student choice board works with any short story or novel study. Once students have finished reading an assigned short story or chapter of a novel, use this choice board worksheet to increase student motivation as they meaningfully reflect on the text. The choice board worksheet was designed for English/language arts students in grades 7 through 12.Want more dynamic lesson materials designed to engage our teens?Click here for a discounted 10-pack of worksheet activities that can be use
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7th - 11th
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Common Themes Found in Literature
Use this FREE handout to assist your students when teaching about themes in literature. Enjoy! :)
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2nd - 12th
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Mood and Tone Reference Sheets — List of Words for Analyzing Mood and Tone
These printable Mood and Tone reference sheets are perfect for students to keep handy when analyzing mood and tone in any short story, novel, or poem. These two worksheets include the definitions of both mood and tone, and a list of over 150 various words that represent each. This reference tool helps students use words beyond "scary" or "bad" when describing mood and tone.
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5th - 12th
Teaching Symbolism in Literature With Objects & Colors - Charts w/Answer Keys
Teaching Symbolism in Literature With Objects & Colors - Charts w/Answer KeysI made these charts to help my students understand common literary symbols in objects and in colors. I've included answer keys to help you as well.If you teach reading or literature in grades 4-8, please click Follow Me to be notified when I post more reading and literature freebies in the next few weeks!Please rate this product if you find it helpful. Thanks!
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6th - 12th
Elements of Drama Handout
This 2-page Elements of Drama Handout is perfect for use with any play or drama unit. Simple and straightforward, and a great addition to any reader's notebook or play study! Includes two pages of notes on the elements of drama, including definitions/explanations for drama, comedy, tragedy, character, protagonist, antagonist, setting, plot, conflict, theme, act, scene, stage directions, dialogue, monologue, soliloquy, aside, dramatic irony, foil, double entendre, pun, chorus, iambic pentameter,
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8th - 10th
Plot Arc Diagram Blank Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
Plot Arc Diagram Blank Graphic Organizer for Note-taking
The organizer can be used with the plot of any short story, novel, play, or movie.
This graphic organizer will help students analyze the parts of any story's plot. Just fill in the story's title, and you're ready to roll!
Parts of Plot included:
Exposition (setting and main characters)
Rising Action (conflict)
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Super easy to follow and take notes along with any work.
Enjoy Studying Plot!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Plot Elements - Graphic Organizers
2 Plot Elements graphic organizers.
Other Resources
Writing Workshop 1 - The Writing Process Middle & High School
Writing Workshop 2 - Argumentative Essay Middle School & High School
Grammar Proficiency Test High School (Pre-test or Post Test)
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5th - 12th
Inference Reading Passage - The Feather Pillow by Horacio Quiroga
Get students practicing close reading and making inferences with this short inference reading passage activity for the short story “The Feather Pillow” by Horacio Quiroga. This is an engaging horror tale that students will enjoy reading and thinking about.Students will read the story, stopping at the designated 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 vocabu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Creepy Stories Inference Reading Passage Bundle + Freebie
FREE List of Character Traits Organized by Connotation and Denotation
These lists of character traits are organized by connotation: positive, neutral, or negative. There are 36 synonym trios – a total of 108 character traits – with options for printing in color or black and white. These character traits are featured in the Connotation and Denotation of Character Traits Word Sort lessons, which are available in a variety of formats:• Connotation and Denotation of Character Traits: Hands-On Word Sorts in printable PDF with teaching slides in Microsoft Powerpoint™• C
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7th - 10th
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FREE Book Speed Dating: A fun free-choice reading activity and book project
This free-choice reading activity is fun and functional. Students prepare conversations from their book's point-of-view then participate in a book dating event that leads to the next "book match." This is a creative way to foster the love of reading within secondary students!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐If you enjoy this freebie, then I would LOVE to have your positive 5 star feedback!You may also like:❤️ Valentines Day cards from teachers - Valentines for staff - Feb Bulletin Board
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7th - 10th
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Bookwork Expectations - FREEBIE (All Grades Included!)
Bookwork expectations have been designed to support you and students in setting and achieving clear, tidy and legible bookwork.Each set comes with:Heading coloured version: intended for A3 printing for classroom posterNo heading colour version: intended for A4 printing for student booksNo heading black/white version: intended for A4 printing for student booksPlease note: there are a variety of options for a variety of needs/requests.Page 9, Page 12 and Page 15 look identical, however the differe
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5th - 12th
Figurative Language Handout / Reference Notes
This is a really cute Figurative Language handout with notes and examples for 8 figures of speech.If you're looking for more: this product is included with my Figurative Language PowerPoint- Teach and Practice (google compatible) product which includes 55+ slides, guided notes, and a handout for students to record answers to the practice slides. Practice slides include 14 slides of general examples, 14 examples from music lyrics, and 14 examples from literature. This product was created with the
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5th - 12th
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Shakespeare: Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
Shakespearean Drama, Five Act Structure: Graphic Organizer, Notes, Plot Pyramid
Includes:
One page Student Notes Handout on the Freytag Pyramid and the structure of five acts in a drama
Double Sided Graphic Organizer for ANY 5 Act Play.
Use with- Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, Othello, Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Cesar, Twelfth Night, and the rest of Shakespeare's catalog.
Include this organizer in your guided reading, center tasks, choice activity, or even with a strugglin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Free Simile and Metaphor Practice
Help students identify similes and metaphors using awesome sentences from famous novels! If you love this freebie, check out the full 'Similes and Metaphors in pop culture' lesson :)Also check out the free simile and metaphor game for further practice!
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6th - 9th
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FREE Editable Syllabus for Middle and High School English Language Arts Courses
Adapt this FREE course syllabus so it matches your own ELA course requirements! This fully editable course syllabus covers every aspect of a secondary English Language Arts course. Keep the included content or adapt it to match your course requirements. This document includes a link to a digital version for Google Classroom. Top Back to School Resources⭐ WAIT, check out my Complete First Week Back to School Unit with everything you need for the first week back to school! ⭐ Try this Mandala + A
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9th - 12th
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Notice and Note Fiction & Nonfiction Posters
Each poster explains one of the six signposts in Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. I've also included the 5 NEW sign posts from the upcoming Non-Fiction Notice and Note sequel! The non-fiction signs are in blue. The following are included:
Non-Ficiton:
Big 3 Questions
1) Contrasts and Contradictions
2) Absolute or Extreme Language
3) Numbers and Stats
4) Quoted Words
5) Word Gaps
Fiction:
1)Contrasts and Contradictions
2)Aha Moment
3)Tough Questions
4)Words of the Wiser
5)Aga
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3rd - 12th
"The Outsiders" Pre-Reading Online Scavenger Hunt
Using a computer or other technology, students will research S.E. Hinton and the 1960's time period in order to prepare to read "The Outsiders." Two pages of questions that guide students through internet research.
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6th - 12th
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Long Way Down Time Tracker Bookmark - Free Novel Activity - Jason Reynolds
This free bookmark for Jason Reynold's novel Long Way Down is designed to help students track the time that Will spends in the elevator. When the elevator stops at each floor, students will use this bookmark to write down the time. After finishing Long Way Down, students can use the bookmark as reference for discussions or analysis activities. Save 20% by buying the full novel unit. Click here to check it out!Long Way Down Printable Resources:Long Way Down Pre-Reading Carousel DiscussionFREE Lon
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Long Way Down Novel Unit Bundle - Printable Novel Study - Jason Reynolds
Discussion Role Cards
Ever feel like your discussions have fallen into a rut? Want to see your students learn how to participate in new ways and improve their understanding of group dynamics?From the Reviews:"OMG! I'm so excited to put these cards to good use. I always feel like students do not know how to have a quality academic discussion, despite my efforts to provide resources, practice, and models. Giving them a focused role has to help. Love the reflection at the end!" "This is a different and challenging twist
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7th - 10th
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Fun Book Reports - Paper Bag Book Report
This is a fun freebie! Students do the written portion of the book report on the outside of a large grocery bag, and then place five items inside the bag to symbolize main characters, setting or events from the book. Students love these!!
Enjoy,
Shari Bithell
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3rd - 9th
The Outsiders FREE Novel Study Activity! Fun Crossword Puzzle Review
NOTE: This project can be purchased as part of a UNIT PACKET offered in my store. If you are interested in the UNIT PACKET for The Outsiders, click on the following link for more details and a FREE preview: THE OUTSIDERS UNIT PACKET ********THE OUTSIDERS CROSSWORD REVIEW:This is a 20-question Crossword Puzzle with terms, characters, and plot points from the novel. Good for summary and review before exam, or just for days when students are silent readi
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7th - 10th
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Back to School: Editable Reading & Learning Inventory | Student Interest Survey
This Reading and Learning Inventory is a useful complement to reading workshop and independent reading. Have your students fill it out at the beginning of the year so that you can start helping match them to books right away.My BACK TO SCHOOL resources can help you simplify and start your year organized and informed! LIKE THIS PRODUCT? CHECK OUT THE WHOLE BUNDLE (AND SAVE!): Click here!RELATED PRODUCTSEditable Syllabus TemplateWriteStart Writing + Discussion Task Cards Bundle (175+ Cards!)Edit
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7th - 12th
"Lamb to the Slaughter" Roald Dahl Short Story PDF Text
"Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl is a fun and darkly humorous text to use with students of a variety of ages! Over the years of teaching this fabulous short story, I have noticed that various PDF versions often have many typos, misspellings and grammatical errors that can be distracting and confusing for students. However, I did find a full text version, thanks to classicshorts.com! You can access their version of it here: http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/lamb.htmlAll I did was copy
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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Writing a Literary Analysis Essay - Step-by-Step - Free Resource
Download this free literary analysis step-by-step guide to provide your high school ELA students with detailed instructions for writing essays about literature. No prep.This handout discusses and provides examples for the following steps:1. Break down the prompt2. Create a thesis statement and introduction3. Organize information4. Locate illustrative quotes5. Insert signal phrases6. Develop analysis7. Insert transitions8. Write conclusion9. Revise/Edit/Proofread10. Have someone readTha
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9th - 12th
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