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High school english language arts scaffolded notes for Easel
MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets
Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print
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6th - 9th
Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Parts of Speech Doodle Notes
Are your students struggling with Parts of Speech, or are brand new to the concept? This Parts of Speech graphic organizer allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of the Parts of Speech (nouns, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, verbs, interjections, adverbs and adjectives) in a doodle notes style! Give your students a welcome change of pace by leading them through the ideas and concepts underpinning the theory behind parts of speech and then gift them with time to doodle
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5th - 12th
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Narrative Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made narrative writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph narrative piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sent
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
5 Types of Essay Hook | Multi-Level Instruction | Opening Paragraphs
This differentiated pack of materials demonstrates five types of essay hook, provides four practice tasks with three levels of instruction, and four pages of exit ticket slips.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.The examples and activities use the topics of video games, school exams, space tourism, boxing, chess and pets - easy for students to engage with!You might also like...PRINTABLE Character Autopsy Worksheets and BookmarksPeer Assessment Carousel | Essays and Exten
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8th - 11th
The Dinner Party - Plot Diagram Worksheet
A comprehensive plot diagram of the story aboveIncludes a blank printable copy for students as an activity worksheetIncludes external and internal conflicts and themeIncludes suggested answerGood as a study guide and summary of storyPerfect for revision of story
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7th - 9th
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Embedding Quotes Notes and Practice Exercises
Most English teachers know the struggle of instructing students to find solid evidence to include in their essays, but when it comes time to grade, finding quotations strewn throughout the paper in a haphazard way without context, lead-in or any introduction.This product includes interactive notes, instructional slides, and practice problems (answer key included) that target 4 quote embedding techniques that students can apply to their own writing. Long gone will be the days of seeing a random q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Secondary English ELA Essay Writing Bundle
Film and Documentary Analysis Glossary
Use this glossary to help students analyse any film or documentary with the correct terminology and insight. Written in student-friendly language, the inquiry questions lead students to conduct their own independent analysis. Examples from recent film and documentaries demonstrate film analysis and sentence structure.Reuse this resource with any film study (I've used this with Lion, Bladerunner, Romeo and Juliet, The Book Thief, The Breakfast Club, Jasper Jones and Dead Poet's Society). NOTE - t
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9th - 12th
Conjunctive Adverbs Worksheet
On this two-sided worksheet, students will practice using conjunctive adverbs to write more sophisticated sentences. The worksheet builds in complexity as students complete the following tasks:
- Complete the sentence by adding your own independent clause after the conjunctive adverb.
- Using the word bank, choose the appropriate conjunctive adverb for each blank based on the context of the connected clauses.
- Rewrite each sentence and replace each comma and coordinating conjunction with a se
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7th - 12th
Unobscured Season 1 Episode 1 | Podcast Listening Sheets |The Salem Witch Trials
Are you looking to build your students' background knowledge of the history leading up to the Salem Witch Trials? You can by using Aaron Mahnke's podcast Unobscured! These podcast active listening sheets help students to take note of the important details discussed in Episode 1- The Arrival. This episode goes into detail of the strange symptoms that begin taking hold of young girls in Salem. This works as a fantastic introduction to The Crucible and other works well with other Puritan studies. E
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10th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Bundle; High School American Literature
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Descriptive Writing | Graphic Organizer
Ready-made descriptive writing scaffold! Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph descriptive piece. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 16 PDF planning pages in total, plus 16 editable slides to add your own specific prompts! This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, usefu
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Writing Frame | Scaffolded Persuasive Writing | Graphic Organizer
Guide pupils through the writing process for a five-paragraph persuasive speech, article, or letter. This packs features both quick and detailed planning sheets for five paragraphs - 17 pages in total, plus EASEL activities!This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE. Includes:A single page writing frame or scaffold with three columns for each paragraph (what to include, useful sentence starters, and space to plan or make notes for the written c
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Guided Writing Frames Bundle | Scaffolded Notes | Graphic Organizers
Note-Taking & Analysis Worksheets for ANY Film — Secondary ELA — Film Study
Need an assignment for a film viewing activity? This engaging, no-prep worksheet can be used to analyze ANY movie with a narrative arc! Watch your students explore any movie through this resource's carefully scaffolded note-taking and analysis activities, which provide structured guidance for students as they progress through your next class movie day. Simply distribute these worksheets and witness your students film analysis abilities explode! Perfect for a sub plan!With a strong focus on culti
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7th - 12th
"The Yellow Wallpaper" Slides, Active Reading Guide, Project Literary Analysis
Engage your AP and diverse learners alike with "The Yellow Wallpaper" resource pack! Perfectly tailored for high school AP classes and adaptable for varying student abilities.Start with the Anticipation Guide.Dive into Charlotte Perkins Gilman's captivating tale using 35 detailed slides covering author insights, thematic exploration, character analysis, and compelling textual evidence.Equip your students with a comprehensive 6-page Active Reading Guide for a holistic approach before, during, an
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Harper Lee & Scottsboro Boys — ELA — Quizzes, Notes, Background Activities
This packet contains a Harper Lee background presentation (with a student note-taking worksheet and quiz) and video notes (and quiz) for the PBS documentary "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy" (film not included with purchase). These anticipatory activities will assure students are prepared to begin reading Harper Lee's classic coming-of-age novel about racial injustice.Sample Scottsboro Boys Quiz Question:What economic condition existed in Alabama during the time of the trial?A. Progress and pros
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8th - 11th
McCarthyism and The Crucible: Compare and Contrast Chart
Teacher-prepared notes show students what is important and how ideas relate, and offer a model for how students should take notes themselves (Marzano et al., 2001). This chart gives students an overview of the differences and similarities between the McCarthyism and The Crucible. These notes come with a student fill-in-the-blank version. This is an excellent resource for the interactive notebook!Thumbnail and product clipart credit: by Illumismart
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7th - 10th
"The Most Dangerous Game" guided notes character theme analysis ACES writing
Engage Your Students with "The Most Dangerous Game" Slideshow and Writing Pack! Take your class on an unforgettable journey through Richard Connell's timeless masterpiece, "The Most Dangerous Game," using our comprehensive slideshow and writing pack! This resource is designed to facilitate a deep dive into character analysis and thematic exploration, followed by a structured ACES writing practice.✨ What's Included: Slideshow for In-Depth Analysis: Dive into character development and thematic el
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8th - 10th
Research Report Source Sheet • Graphic Organizer for Tracking Sources
This graphic organizer serves as a companion for nonfiction research materials. Students can organize their information for future use in research writing and evidence-based claims.There is a space for title, author, news source, URL (if applicable), as well as summary and quote & connections.This is all based on students PROVING a particular point and creating evidence for support.Includes ready-made Easel activity!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
We Ate the Children Last - Yann Martel - 5 Day Lesson Plan
Students absolutely love the disturbing plot of Yann Martel's short dystopian story. Make the most of it with our comprehensive lesson plan.What's included:- Teaching guide- Pre-reading activities- Vocabulary activity- Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions- Written response question with rubric- Text vs. movie comparison worksheet- Online jeopardy game- Creative activity with checklist- Planning document - Answer keys to all of the aboveThe story can be
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Dystopia Bundle - Create a Dystopia + 3 Short Story Lesson Plans
Hamlet Theme Analysis Lesson Plan and Tracking Activity for Shakespeare
Exploring themes in Hamlet? Death, Ghosts, Revenge, Corruption? This theme tracker handout instructs students to track the moments that themes show up in the play - this may be in the plot, a symbol or in a particular quotation etc. Record acts and scenes with space to take notes and record page numbers. Included is both a PRINT and DIGITAL (created for distance learning) version of the resource. ALL editable in Google. This resource can also be downloaded as a PowerPoint: File ➔ Downlo
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Hamlet Lesson Plan Bundle with Character, Theme and Symbolism Visuals
Adverb Clauses Graphic Organizer Digital and Printable with Worksheet
Adverb Clauses Graphic Organizer. This four-quadrant graphic organizer helps explain adverb clauses so students will have a better understanding of how to identify them in a sentence and how to punctuate them as well. First page can be projected while students fill in the blanks on their copy. Advanced students can just fold a piece of paper into quadrants and take notes. Useful as a reference when students are working with adverb clauses. This can also be used as a handout. Includes a worksheet
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
Adjective Clauses Graphic Organizer Digital and Printable with Worksheet
Adjective Clauses Graphic Organizer. A printable four quadrant graphic organizer for students to use for notes on adjective clauses. Project the completed one while students fill in the blanks on their copy or have them fold a piece of notebook paper into four quadrants and have them copy notes (for more advanced students). First box is the definition, the second box explains how to identify, the third box gives examples, and the last box explains their function. Useful reference tool for studen
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex Sentence Structure BUNDLE
The Gettysburg Address (1863): Primary Source Analysis
Now includes audio links and time stamps!In November of 1863, a ceremony was held to dedicate a cemetery in Gettysburg to honor the great battle. The first speaker was Edward Everett, who gave an impassioned two-hour speech. After Everett, Abraham Lincoln rose and spoke for little more than two minutes. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was, in many ways, a summation of why the war was being fought and the meaning of the sacrifices made by the men who fought in the battle. At the end of Lincoln’s spe
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6th - 9th
Geometric Transformations Unit - Vocabulary Crossword
Geometric Transformations Unit - Vocabulary CrosswordThis no-prep resource is a great way to get students to practice their vocabulary for a unit on geometric transformations! This resource contains a page for students to write the definitions of the vocabulary words, and a crossword puzzle that challenges their understanding of each word, as well as a printable word bank. This is a great way for students to get a chance to specifically address and work with the language used in the unit, and ca
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9th - 12th
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Importance of learning English language arts
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Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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