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Free high school critical thinking literature handouts
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Marshmallow Challenge Handout
This FREEBIE includes a color and black and white handout to provide to teams of students engaging in the Marshmallow Challenge activity. This activity is great to use as an icebreaker or to engage students in critical thinking, cooperative learning, and innovative thinking. It can also be used to reinforce basic principles of physics or as a fun math activity involving measurement.
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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SMART Goals Worksheet, Smart Goal Template, Setting Goals, SMART Goals
*Note: You will be taken to our site, ClassCrown.com, for full download of this product.*Follow us on TpT for more great FREE resources: Click HereDownload FREE without TpT account here: https://www.classcrown.com/products/free-worksheets-setting-smart-goals/This SMART goal worksheet will help your students set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound. To learn more about helping your students set SMART goals, read our blog post here: https://www.classcrown.co
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
What's Your Learning Style- Student Quiz/Worksheet with Results
UPDATED! This is a short 16 question quiz for students to find out which learning style they most closely align with. I like to use this at the beginning of the year as an independent activity.At the end of the quiz the students tally up their answers to find out which learning style best suits them. Each learning style result has a short description.AuditoryKinestheticVisualI make sure to let my students know that an individual might identify with 1, 2, or all 3. It's a great way for them to se
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
Claim Evidence Reasoning Graphic Organizer and Lesson Plan Free
Do your students struggle with providing strong, credible evidence for their claims? These two free Evidence Graphic Organizers can be used for any argument, opinion, persuasive, or research essay to help students gather and analyze arguments and evidence that they need to support a claim.Students gain critical thinking skills as they justify the use of their evidence and the evidence checker graphic organizers allow them to see exactly what kind of evidence they are using.This freebie includes
Grades:
5th - 9th
Plot Elements - Graphic Organizers
2 Plot Elements graphic organizers.
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5th - 12th
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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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
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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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"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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LOST AT SEA Critical Thinking A: Activities | Group Game | Social Emotional SEL
Help students develop critical thinking skills by prioritizing a list of 15 items to help them survive if lost at sea. This complete lesson is FREE: 80 slides, 5 pages of handouts, 23-page detailed lesson plan. Instead of asking for payment, please consider leaving an honest review! I'd love to hear your feedback. Reviews help me grow which in turn, helps me create resources and give back to other teachers. You can leave a review on TpT by going to your My Purchases page. Thanks in advance! Lost
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6th - 10th
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
Free End of the Year or Semester Self and Course Evaluation or Assessment
Free End of the Year or Semester Self and Course Evaluation or Assessment: Wrap up your end of the school year or semester with this free self and course evaluation assessment. Encourage students to reflect on their learning, behavior, and overall experience in the course. Their feedback will not only help them recognize their contributions but also provide valuable insights for your future instruction. Best of all, it's adaptable for any subject area! Pair this with our popular student awards:
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8th - 12th
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