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Common Core RI.11-12.9 scaffolded notes
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" SOAPSTone Analysis and Reading Questions
I can remember reading "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Jonathan Edwards' sermon is certainly a memorable piece of American rhetoric. While this is a common text for American literature classes, the language is dense and challenging. To help students navigate this tricky text, I have selected an excerpt from the text and paired it with 25 side-by-side questions. The questions cover a variety of skills and topics, including figurative language, comprehension, allusion, inferences, author's
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11th - 12th
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Romantic Era - Early American Literary Movement Series, part III
This literature unit on the Romantic era is the third in a series of the American Literary movements which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. Following the the Age of Reason, which instituted a rationalism that sometimes went beyond its own boundaries, the Romantic writers rebirthed the ideals of: intuition, imagination, individuality and nature as a source of inspiration. Invoking the pas
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9th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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13th Documentary Film Viewing Guide and Parent Permission Slip
Engage your students in relevant and thought-provoking content that sparks meaningful discussions with this film guide for Ava Duvernay's Netflix documentary "13th". This documentary is a powerful and timely exploration of race, justice, and mass incarceration in the United States. This print-and-go easy-to-follow film viewing guide is the perfect tool to help you facilitate a productive and insightful class discussion.With clear and concise questions, this guide allows your students to follow t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â American Literature Year Long Bundle - Short Stories Poetry Narrative Texts
Harlem Renaissance - American Literary Movement Series, part VI
This literature unit on the Harlem Renaissance is the sixth in the American Literary movement series which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. Between 1915 and 1970 over six million African Americans migrated from the southern states to northern cities like Philadelphia, New York and Chicago to seek out a new life. Concentrated in specific neighborhoods, such as Harlem, some members of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Post-Modernism - American Literary Movement Series, part VIII
This literature unit on the Post-Modern era is the eighth and final unit in the American Literary movement series which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. Following modernism, the post-modern movement emerged within the genetic codes of modern thinking, where the world had been broken off from more permanent concepts of truth. Post-modernism is akin to structuralism which states that trut
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Transcendentalism - Early American Literary Movement Series, part IV
This literature unit on the Transcendental era is the fourth in a series of the American Literary movements which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. Following the Age of Reason and Romantic Era, the nascent Transcendental movement marries the mystery and spirit of creation, and its influence on humanity through sensory intake, with rationalism. As the literary movement matured inside the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Unit: Romeo and Juliet- 6 Bundles- ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Grade Levels: 9-10Creator: Erica VilliloStandards: 19My Original Products: 48Links: 73Activities: 112Agendas: 6Exemplar Texts: 37Thematic Topics and Text Sets: 5CCSS Writing Prompts: 5Writing Skills: 3Reading Skills: 5Keys: 46Assessments: 18
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7th - 12th
Realism - American Literary Movement Series, part V
This literature unit on Realism is the fifth in the series from the American Literary movement, which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. As a reaction against Romanticism and Transcendentalism, Realism was given philosophical ground through German Idealism, American pragmatism, economic theories and further, it was assigned social obligations by the progressive movements. While the Romant
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Cases - Persuasive writing unit w/ 7 cases, GO, and model text!
The ULTIMATE Controversial Supreme Court Cases Unit!!Included in this bundle is the following items: A persuasive writing essay prompt universal to all the cases in the package7 controversial Supreme Court cases, in their original wording with the stipulated facts, Opinion of the Court, Dissenting Opinion, and exhibits; however, each case is highly abridged for student-use!Cases include the controversial topics of abortion (Roe v. Wade), gun control (D.C. v. Heller), vaccinations (Jacobson v. Ma
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9th - 12th
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Modernism - American Literary Movement Series, part VII
This literature unit on the Modern era is the seventh in the American Literary movement series which includes: The Puritan Era, The Age of Reason, The Romantic Era, Transcendentalism, Realism, Harlem Renaissance, Modernism and Post Modernism. The aftermath of World Wars I and II produced a psychological disillusionment in the many people who experienced the physical and mental trauma of war. They wrestled with broken foundations of trust and truth that they previously relied upon. The inconsiste
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Text Set: Romeo and Juliet & Hope, Despair, and Memory ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Text Set #22: Drama- Shakespeare’ Romeo and Juliet and Wiesel’s Hope, Despair, and MemoryProfile:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Drama- Romeo and JulietEssay Type: Informative/Explanatory = All Quotes and Information for YOUR sideText Set: #22Prompt Type: Standard = ELA Standard ReasonsThematic Topic: Rights and Privilege Writing Skill: Timing and/or Advanced Writing, Peer EditingStandard: CCSS.ELA.W.2- Informative/Explanatory AnalysisScaffolding Level: Independent, Timed Essay, Peer EditingC
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7th - 12th
Text Set: Romeo & Juliet & "Letter From Birmingham Jail" ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Profile:Subject: ELAGrade Level: 9-10Unit: Drama- Romeo and JulietEssay Type: Argumentative = Quotes and Explanations for BOTH sidesText Set: #24Prompt Type: Topic = Umbrella Topic ReasonsThematic Topic: Responsibility and MoralityWriting Skill: Timing and/or Advanced Writing, Peer EditingStandard: CCSS.ELA.R.9- Allude and TransformScaffolding Level: Independent, Timed Essay, Peer EditingCreator: Erica VilliloIncludes:1 Bonus File: Agenda with 44 Links12 Recommended Exemplar Texts from CCSS, Spr
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7th - 12th
President Joseph R. Biden's Inaugural Address – Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the inaugural address of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on January 20, 2021. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for colle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Reading Nonfiction Tips/Tricks Bookmarks
This printable is a handout that can be cut into strips to create bookmarks with 5 tips for students along with explanations and "how-to"s for each. This can be helpful for any reader but especially readers who typically struggle, are new to nonfiction, or have not grown into some of the higher-level reading skills like annotation.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Autobiography of Malcolm X - Entire Unit - All Plans, and Assessments
Pres. Joseph Biden's Speech About George Floyd Verdict - Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s speech after the Derek Chauvin trial verdict for the murder of George Floyd on April 20, 2021. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational tex
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Pres. Joseph Biden's Speech about 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths - Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s speech about the deaths of over 500,000 Americans from COVID-19 on February 22, 2021. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a k
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Notes: "On Fairy Stories" by J. R. R. Tolkien (EDITABLE)
21 Google Slides to learn learn the main ideas of J. R. R. Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories"Topics Include:What are fairy-stories?What is their origin?What is the use of them? What are the values and functions now?FantasyRecovery, Escape, ConsolationEpilogueCREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon and infographics & images by Freepik
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9th - 12th
Topic Prompt: Responsibility or Morality- Argumentative Essay (EDITABLE)
A CCSS prompt A CCSS essay typeIs part of a text set, full unit, and year-long curriculum where the products are scaffolded according to research-based methodsProduct can be editedStudent Sample IncludedModeled after OST/AIR Prompt
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9th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Text Set: Romeo & Juliet & "Letter From Birmingham Jail" ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Topic Prompt: Justice or Equality- Argumentative Essay (EDITABLE)
A CCSS prompt A CCSS essay typeIs part of a text set, full unit, and year-long curriculum where the products are scaffolded according to research-based methodsProduct can be editedStudent Sample IncludedModeled after OST/AIR Prompt
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9th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Text Set: Nonfiction- Equality and Justice- RI.9-10.2- Summary (EDITABLE)
Dred Scott Case 1 Sentence Summary Notes
Students will read small chunks of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and summarize each section in 1 sentence as they go. While reading each section, students will circle the 4-5 most important words in the section (usually the length of a small paragraph). Then they will summarize the section in 1 sentence. A great way to work with primary sources and summarize the main ideas in modern language. Best used after an introduction to the case via notes or videos in class. Students can summariz
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10th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civil War and Reconstruction Unit Files
American Romanticism Fill in the Blank Notes
Fill-in-the-blank notes about American Romanticism in literature for 10th or 11th grade students. Pairs with Holt Elements, Glencoe, and HMH texts. Great introductory activity for beginning your American Romanticism unit in class.
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9th - 12th
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Rhetorical Triangle and SOAPSTone Graphic Organizer
This pair of graphic organizers can be used to introduce the terminology associated with the rhetorical triangle and then to analyze any informational/nonfiction text.
In my own classroom, I used this the first week of AP Language and Composition. I first presented the rhetorical triangle matching activity on the projector and had students label its parts on small whiteboards in groups. We discussed what each group thought and the groups voted on who they ultimately thought was correct. Then,
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9th - 12th
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Note Chart for Analysis of Texts
This graphic organizer will help students with close reading of texts. Used consistently, students will learn to read critically for author's message, tone, and rhetorical characteristics. The chart assists students with finding essential elements in any text. This chart is designed to give students notes that can be used for rhetorical analysis essays.
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10th - 12th
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