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Free high school End of Year literature handouts
End of Year Activity - Letter to My Future Self Freebie - Distance Learning
I always close out the school year with this fun and easy (NO GRADE) activity! Students write a letter to their future selves. PDF and Google Slides versions available. In class activity: I ask them to bring in a self-address envelope, with a forever stamp on it. They place their letter in the envelope when they are finished. They can write as little or as much as they like! This is private; I tell them that I will not read them! I save them and send them the year that they graduate from high sc
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5th - 12th
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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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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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Free Download End of the Year or Any Time Live and Learn Activity
FREE Download: Live and Learn Life Lessons Class Activity for End of the Year or Any Time! - Common Core Aligned
This is an inspirational, fun, and rewarding activity to share with your students!
Several years ago I was inspired by a little book called "Live and Learn and Pass It On" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. His idea was to have others jot down the lessons they have learned in life. He compiled all these lessons into a book, identifying each only with the person's age.
I thought it would b
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Science Vocabulary Bingo Review Activity Worksheet Handout
Let's play Science Bingo or any bingo! Have fun reviewing ANY VOCABULARY with your students by using this product. There are two activities in this one product! There is an activity, which includes detailed directions to carry out a kinesthetic activity to get students moving and reviewing their vocabulary. Then, there is a bingo activity where students set-up their bingo card by listing their vocabulary (up to 25 words) and drawing symbols to represent the vocabulary. After students set up thei
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3rd - 12th
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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 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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FREE End of year cleaning tasks: Clean Classroom Challenge: Editable Task Cards
Your end of year to do list just got shorter! Students often seek out opportunities to help, and now you will have a list of 35+ ideas to harness their EOY energy! These task cards are editable to fit your needs in PPT. You will print them 4-6 per page for task card size. ✌ If you and your students enjoy this freebie, your positive 5 star feedback is greatly appreciated!Thank you so much for all you do! Here's to a restful summer! :)
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4th - 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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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
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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Maternity Leave: Letter to Parents and Guardians
Create a smooth transition in your future classroom by sending out a letter to all the parents. Having a new teacher come in, mid-year, can be hard for students AND parents.Use this letter to ensure the parents that you are qualified and excited about being in the classroom with their children!Editable Copy
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PreK - 12th
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