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High school Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa creative writing study guides
Gift of the Magi-- Readers' Theater Adaptation with Activities
Included in Gift of the Magi-teacher and student pages-vocabulary -pre-reading activities-questions -projects-quiz-answer key -synopsis -suggestions for teacher useThis readers’ theater adaptation of “Gift of the Magi” adheres wholly to the plot, setting, characterization, and themes of the original story from which it is adapted. It can be used with both large and small groups in language arts classes. Students in regular, remedial, gifted, and special education classrooms, in both middle and h
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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World War I Poetry Bundle
You're all set to cover World War I poetry with this bundle! The resource includes intro slides, a packet of analysis questions with poem texts, and a final writing assignment. More details on the contents:Introductory Slides: These slides include a quick write to help students connect their prior knowledge to the topic, political context for why Britain got involved in World War I, a collection of British military recruitment posters with discussion prompts to help students understand the socia
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9th - 12th
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Study Unit to be used with Nothing but the Truth by AVI
Challenge your students to discuss and debate different perspectives with this spunky novel study unit. Included in this packet, you will find: a suggested study calendar, a vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, and discussion questions for each section of the reading. There is an essay test included. The essay test contains five prompts. Please see the preview for a glance at the test. I have also thrown in a project, a writing assignment, and a debate. All items have the rubric or the answer
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6th - 9th
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Figurative Language Student Reference Handout
Are your students struggling to remember figurative language terms? Are you sick of constantly re-explaining similes, alliteration, or spelling out "onomatopeia"? This Figurative Language Student Reference Handout will ensure that you never have to answer those questions again!When you give your students their own copy of this figurative language handout, they'll have a resource that they can use again and again. When they're annotating a poem or writing their own stories, they'll have a quick s
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Figurative Language Mini-unit Bundle: Creative Writing
Narrative Writing Activities | Presentation, Note Sheets, Graphic Organizers
Download a variety of narrative writing activities! Students love writing narratives, and language arts standards dictate that students focus on certain elements. I made these narrative writing activities to outline elements for narrative writing. This editable presentation covers basics such as tone, dialogue, description, and more. Use the note taking sheets and graphic organizers throughout your writing process!Included in this narrative writing activities download:→ 35 slide presentation th
Grades:
7th - 10th
Narrative Writing Hooks with Practice Easel Activity
Narrative Writing Hooks and Writing Practice. Examples from literature of various writing hooks. Students learn that writer's use enticing beginnings to engage readers, grab their attention, lead them into a story. They apply this by using a hook in their own writing. Has a list of 20 famous first lines in children's books that students can read and discuss. Includes writing practice assignments and a reflection page, along with teacher directions. Great for substitute, homework, homeschool, re
Grades:
6th - 9th
Les mots de transitions (Transition/Linking Words in French Poster)
Bonjour! Welcome to my store!If you're on this page, you may be thinking... How can I help my students become confident and BETTER writers? Look no further..This neat and colourful handout includes transition words translated from French to English. There are over 125 words! All words are categorized for a smoother and easier search for your students. There are 2 different formats (colour and black and white).⭐️ WHAT YOU WILL GET:- 2 Sheets in Black & White- 2 Sheets in Colour⭐️CATEGORIES:-A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Technology, Pollution & Futur Tense French Bundle - (Wall-E inspired)
Short Story & Movie Guide: The Greatest Gift; It's a Wonderful Life Workbook
This is a two week study for the short story titled "The Greatest Gift" (by Philip Van Doren Stern) and the movie titled It's a Wonderful Life."The Greatest Gift" is the short story that provided the inspiration for It's a Wonderful Life. The short story is available as a hardcover book and as an e-book. An Afterword by the author's daughter is found at the end of each of these books:"The Greatest Gift" 1996 edition"The Greatest Gift" 2014 editionThe guide contains 10 sections and includes:voc
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6th - 12th
Study Unit to be used with Looking for Alaska by John Green
John Green is one of the best American author's of this generation. In an effort to capture his creative genius and make it accessible for students, I have created a study unit here that is challenging and comprehensive. This packet includes vocabulary, study guides, quizzes, a test, projects, a writing assignment, and bulletin board ideas. Everything you need to introduce this amazing, life-altering book to your students is right here!
* I updated this product on March 7th, 2017. I changed the
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Book + TV Bundle for use with Looking for Alaska by John Green
ENGLISH | The Great Gatsby: Complete Unit, Assignments, Study Guide & Test
This unit prepares students with historical context and author information. Then students are guided through analysis of the book, chapter by chapter, and focusing on characters and symbolism. Included in this Unit:Introduction Powerpoint giving Historical Background & Author informationModernism and the Modern NovelAutobiographical Information about F. Scott FitzgeraldChapter By Chapter Review Questions5 Pages: Summary and review questions for each chapterGuides students to reflect as they
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9th - 12th
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Personification: A Long List of Examples
This document includes 3 columns of nothing but personification examples. Use this list with an introductory lesson. Provide list to students as a study guide, or ask students to write their own sentences modeling the examples. Definition is also included at the top for quick reference.
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3rd - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Teaching and Study Guide for any Version
NOW 202 PAGES OF MATERIALS!
Mrs. W's Romeo and Juliet guide was created to work with any version of Shakespeare's play.
This comprehensive unit includes everything you need to confidently teach Romeo and Juliet.
Pre reading activities provide essential background knowledge, during reading activities include questions, quizzes and writing. Post reading includes testing options and additional writing activities. All handouts now n PDF
Also includes two power point presentations.
PLEASE
Grades:
8th - 12th
HSC MOD C Craft of Writing Discursive + Imaginative COMPLETE BUNDLE +BONUS
Help your students overcome the fear of writing. This is a COMPLETE guide to teaching BOTH Discursive AND Imaginative Writing!! If Module C Craft of Writing has been that EXTRA thing in the HSC you've had worrying you in the back of your mind, just lift these resources and let them run its course.DISCURSIVE WRITINGThis is a FIVE PART TEACHING BUNDLE WHICH INCLUDES:1. An introduction OR revision of the Craft of Writing.This was originally designed for a workshop and thus should take about 30~50 m
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9th - 12th
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Study Unit to be used with The Circle by Dave Eggers
This fantastic unit has everything you need to teach Dave Eggers' stunning novel: The Circle.
Included in this packet you will find: An extensive vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, a test, discussion questions, five (yes, FIVE!) different essay topics and rubrics, a project, and a bonus project for your students to complete.
Your work will be "complete" after purchasing this unit. Enjoy!
* This product was updated on April 6th, 2016. It now includes essay questions on the test and possi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Christmas Carol Animated 2009 Starring Jim Carrey Video Study Guide
This video study guide contains 39 questions and is designed to keep students engaged and on task during a class's viewing of "A Christmas Carol" starring Jim Carrey (Walt Disney Production 2009). This is a classic film of Dickens's timeless tale of redemption. . This version retains much of Dickens's language. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on plot details to increase their understanding and comp
Grades:
5th - 12th
Twas the Night Before Christmas Common Core Study Guide for Middle School
Introduce the classic holiday poem to your students with rigor and creative thinking! This product includes the text of the poem, a vocabulary activity, questions about form/style, and an SBAC style SCR. The SCR also includes a template for students to follow in order to write a solid paragraph response. Finally, there is an art project assignment, with rubric, to support the focus on imagery in the assignment.
It is based on 7th grade standards, but due to the cyclical nature of the Common Co
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Christmas and Winter Holiday Mega Middle School Bundle-Save 50%
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi: Complete Unit (Word & PDF versions)
PowerPoint, study guides, graphic organizers (+keys), in-depth 70 question multiple choice exam (+key), reading quizzes, reader-response journals, creative projects, a process-analysis essay prompt, and an AP Lang style MCQ with excerpt. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi is becoming a new classic and elevated memoir to teach in classes such as AP Language and Composition and English 1A. I found students were engaged and the lessons and insights effective. Kalanithi's riveting book
Grades:
9th - 12th
A Christmas Carol starring Patrick Stewart (TNT1999) Video Study Guide
This video study guide contains 45 questions and is designed to be used with a class's viewing of "A Christmas Carol" starring Patrick Stewart (TNT TV Production 1999). This is a classic film of Dickens's timeless tale of redemption. The film is available on www.tntdrama.com and DVD. This version retains much of Dickens's language. All questions are in viewing order. The video study guide is excellent to use as a tool to help students remain engaged and focus on plot details to increase their u
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6th - 12th
Love That Dog Unit Study
A Fun Way To Teach Poetry!!Teach your learners about the different types of poetry using Sharon Creech's fun youth novel titled "Love That Dog." As Jack, the main character of the book, learns about poetry, your learners can practice what Jack is taught to create and express themselves through own poems. A suggested schedule is included. As a bonus, we also include links to helpful videos and definitions of various literary devices that will improve all their writing, not just poetry.
Grades:
5th - 12th
How to Prepare a Great Speech
This Handout is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare an effective PUBLIC SPEECH.
The step-by-step process examines:
1. Selecting a topic
2. Application
3. Research
4. Developing a speech outline
5. Organizing and writing your speech
6. Conclusion
7. Delivering your speech
Giving speeches can be terrifying for many students…..but if you know how to do it’s not so bad and is an important life-long skill.
Like Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Speech is power”.
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5th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby: Study Guide, Jeopardy Review Game & Multiple Choice Test
This Unit Study Guide helps prepare them for the Unit Test. We recommend reviewing this during class, in addition to using The Great Gatsby: Jeopardy Review Game. This resource includes:6 page Study GuideJeopardy Review Game (Fully linked & interactive)25 Question Multiple Choice TestAnswer KeyThe study guides & test cover:Setting & Historical BackgroundMajor CharactersPlot Summary & EventsThemes in the novelKey Issues & MoralsSymbolism throughout the novelWe recommend using
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9th - 12th
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Holiday Short Story for 6-9: "A Child's Christmas in Wales" Dylan Thomas
Help students to better understand the lovely language of Dylan Thomas in this charming winter story. Two versions, one without decorative borders and clipart, possibly for older students. Story NOT included but see the link below for a copy. What you get:Critical-thinking Questions include literary elements such as allusion, humor, symbol, theme, figures of speech, mood and more. Students make personal connections with the text.An Opinion Paragraph activityVocabularyDetailed Answer KeyTeach
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6th - 9th
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Detective Fiction Complete Unit of Work and Study Guide
This 55 page study guide, is everything you need to introduce mystery and crime genres through Detective Fiction. Works well with the Detective Fiction PowerPoint. Have you students become detectives as they work through the various activities, including identify various famous detective, vocabulary quizzes. The following readings are included:Lamb to Slaugter by Roald DahlThe Perfect Muder by Renate YatesMrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat by Roald DahlThe Landland by Roald DahlThe Bus Ride by Sah
Grades:
8th - 12th
Bird by Bird Reading Guide and Assessment
This product contains everything you need when teaching Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott. Bird by Bird is an excellent informational text to use when teaching the writing process and creative writing.
This reading companion includes:
o Discussion questions for each chapter
o Suggested answers to discussion questions
o True or false quiz + answer key
o Writing prompts
o Additional teaching ideas
Uses Include:
o Homework Assignments
o Independent Study Guide
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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