23 results
Oral communication Common Core RL.11-12.10 resources
The Metamorphosis Mock Trial - Unit Novel Study - Franz Kafka - Real Life Skills
Get your students into the characters and events of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka with this comprehensive Mock Trial resource! Your students will love playing their roles when you transform your classroom into a courtroom! What's included:★Detailed teacher guide, complete with daily lesson plans★Introduction Google slideshow★Student directions★Roles guide★Expectations and rubrics for all roles★Worksheets for all roles★General script★Webquest jury duty assignment★Links to relevant videos★Refle
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Novel Discussion - Socratic Seminar - Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubric
Improve reading comprehension and boost speaking and listening skills with this unit for whole-class reading discussion or literature circles. Discussion handouts require students to summarize, analyze author’s craft, define vocabulary, and identify text support. Students also select quotations to draw conclusions, make predictions, and form connections. These activities guide their reading and prepare them for Readers’ Roundtable, which imitates the style of Socratic Seminar. Each discussion pr
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
The Birthmark by Nathaniel Hawthorne Stations: Students Move, Think, Discuss
Looking for a great way to get your students talking about "The Birthmark" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, analyzing text, and relating the story to real life? This station activity will have your students moving, collaborating, discussing, analyzing, synthesizing, and comparing/contrasting!What's included . . .â–º Teacher instructions â–º 8 stations - Students rotate around the room to answer the questions with their groups. (One of the stations has students comparing a modern article to the story, which g
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
CCSS:
Orwell's 1984 - Goldstein's Book Group Project and Presentation
ENGAGE your high school ELA students in 1984's Goldstein's book with this collaborative project and presentation. Too often our students skim or skip Goldstein’s book in Orwell’s 1984. There is significant content in these excerpts that is important to students’ comprehension and analysis of Orwell’s message. This group activity encourages students to collaborate, summarize, and analyze sections of the book while creating an engaging presentation to share with classmates. No prep.This activity
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Novel Study Chapter Activities & Worksheets for Huxley's Brave New World
Tired of teaching Aldous Huxley's famous dystopian novel, Brave New World, the same way—over and over again? Enliven your next novel study with these engaging, collaborative, and CCSS-aligned chapter activities. This expansive bundle includes bell-ringers, gallery walks, TQE discussions, and worksheets that are sure to provide an array of options for breaking the norm.Instead of spending time on lectures, comprehension questions, and one-way knowledge sharing, many of these materials are designe
Grades:
10th - 12th
Also included in:Â Standards Based Novel Study Unit Plan for Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
Novel Study Chapter Activities & Questions for 1984 by George Orwell
Tired of teaching George Orwell's spectacular novel, 1984, the same way—over and over again? Enliven your next novel study with these engaging, collaborative, and CCSS-aligned chapter activities. This expansive bundle includes bell-ringers, gallery walks, TQE discussions, and worksheets that are sure to provide an array of options for breaking the norm.Instead of spending time on lectures, comprehension questions, and one-way knowledge sharing, many of these materials are designed to be student-
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Standards Based Novel Study Unit Plan for 1984 by George Orwell
Novel Study Chapter Activities & Questions for Golding's Lord of the Flies
Tired of teaching William Golding's spectacular novel, Lord of the Flies, the same way—over and over again? Enliven your next novel study with these engaging, collaborative, and CCSS-aligned chapter activities. This expansive bundle includes bell-ringers, gallery walks, TQE discussions, and worksheets that are sure to provide an array of options for breaking the norm.Instead of spending time on lectures, comprehension questions, and one-way knowledge sharing, many of these materials are designed
Grades:
9th - 12th
Supplemental Novel Study Materials and Resources for Golding's Lord of the Flies
Enhance and expand your Lord of the Flies novel study with these high-quality supplemental materials for William Golding's classic book. Whether you want to add character analysis activities to your unit, a student-led Socratic Seminar, or simply need a fresh way to introduce the novel, this bundle has you covered. In total, this collection has nearly two weeks' worth of materials and resources (including teacher guides and lesson plans) that you can use to engage your students in a meaningful w
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Supplemental Novel Study Materials and Resources for 1984 by George Orwell
Enhance and expand your 1984 novel study with these high-quality supplemental materials for George Orwell's classic book. Whether you want to add character analysis activities to your unit, a student-led Socratic Seminar, or simply need a fresh way to introduce the novel, this bundle has you covered. In total, this collection has nearly two weeks worth of materials and resources (including teacher guides and lesson plans) that you can use to engage your students in a meaningful way.THIS BUNDLE I
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Death of a Salesman DEBATE ACTIVITY and ASSESSMENT - analysis, research, review
A Death of a Salesman debate generates research, analysis, review, and assessment. Does the prospect of another essay or research project make both you and your students groan? A literary debate is the answer! Students grapple with key issues in the text, such as Be it resolved that Linda is an enabler. They also get public speaking and teamwork practice, while you avoid piles of weekend-eating marking. It is a print and go resource, a packet that both teachers and students will enjoy- a true w
Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
Also included in:Â DEATH OF A SALESMAN ACTIVITIES - American Dream Poetry, debate, board game
Of Mice and Men | Character Revision Placemats | Graphic Organizers
No-Prep Group WorkCharacter Revision PlacematsSteinbeck’s Of Mice and Men Just print, pass and problem-solve! A set of desk placemats to encourage groups to discuss and share information about quotations, themes and context linked to individual characters from the novel. This can either be an oracy task alone, or discussion alongside the creation of a revision map on A4 or A3 paper, or use of the Character Thoughtpad to record the discussion.Includes 8 characters, 6 tasks per sheet, and works we
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Kurt Vonnegut's "2BR02B" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, & Rubrics
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Kurt Vonnegut's famous short story, "2BR02B," are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics.The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading "2BR02B." Afterward, it guides them
Grades:
10th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Socratic Seminar Activity for Brave New World: Handout, Prompts, & Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Aldous Huxley's famous novel, Brave New World, are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics.The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading, discussing, or thinking about Brav
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Socratic Seminar Activity for Lord of the Flies: Handout, Prompts, & Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for William Golding's famous novel, Lord of the Flies, are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics.The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading, discussing, or thinking about
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Socratic Seminar Activity for 1984 by George Orwell: Handout, Prompts, & Rubric
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for George Orwell's famous novel, 1984, are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics.The two-sided CCSS aligned handout starts with a note-catcher for students to use when reading, discussing, or thinking about 1984. Afterward
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Supplemental Novel Study Materials and Resources for 1984 by George Orwell
The Great Gatsby Questions for Class Discussions or for Socratic Seminars
Here's a "great" way to "swing" into a review after reading this popular novel. Students can use their critical-thinking skills to analyze 12 topics for class discussions or Socratic Seminars. Using major characters and themes, readers will have a chance to delve further into The Great Gatsby as they recap details and voice their opinions. This ideal exchange will help participants to obtain a better understanding of various aspects of the story as well as share and gain perspectives. It's a ter
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
"Desiree's Baby" Socratic Seminar Activity: Handouts, Prompts, & Rubrics, Chopin
Socratic Seminars are an extremely effective discussion strategy for any topic—at least when students are prepared. These Socratic Seminar materials for Kate Chopin's famous short story, "Desiree's Baby" are designed to give you and your students everything you need for a successful discussion: student handouts, teacher instructions, and high-quality single-point rubrics. You can also extend your study of "Desiree's Baby" by downloading my weeklong unit plan, which includes pre-reading activitie
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Character Revision Placemats | Heroes
No-Prep Group WorkCharacter Revision PlacematsCormier’s Heroes Just print, pass and problem-solve! A set of desk placemats to encourage groups to discuss and share information about quotations, themes and context linked to individual characters from the novel. This can either be an oracy task alone, or discussion alongside the creation of a revision map on A4 or A3 paper.Includes 8 characters, 6 tasks per sheet, and works well with 4-8 groups of students. The cost works out at 0.50c per placemat
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
To Kill a Mockingbird Reading Preparation/Anticipation Guide
"Scout" out the perfect way to engage students before they read To Kill a Mockingbird by using this 15-question handout that captures the interest of students as they put their thoughts on paper and then discuss their answers. Teachers can also review this worksheet after concluding the book in order to see if student opinions have changed.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
To Kill a Mockingbird Project Options with Condensed Rubric
Teachers need not "scout" for a better way to review of To Kill a Mockingbird. This handout and rubric contains multiple options from which students may create a resourceful analysis of the story. Using their imaginations and critical-thinking skills, participants will have the chance to choose from a list of 15 innovative topics and then research, produce, and present their projects to their classmates. A condensed rubric is attached.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Canterbury Tales and Medieval Period - Research Project
This is a group project I use before and after reading Chaucer's Prologue to Canterbury Tales. The class is divided into groups and assigned a project. They have to research, plan, write, and then present their project. They also have to relate Chaucer's pilgrims to their research project. Work log for students as well as grading rubrics for the project and presentation are included.
Grades:
11th - 12th
CCSS:
Night Mini-Research Project and Detailed Rubric
It's a sensitive subject that needs to be explored on many different levels. Here is the fitting mini-research project that can be used to reinforce the study of this popular novel as well as help students to investigate critical points about the Holocaust. This two-page printable provides specific directions, 18 prompts, and a condensed rubric that allows readers to continue to advance their knowledge about the events that claimed the lives of six million Jews throughout Europe in WWII.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Panel Discussion Series pack
The Panel Discussion Series is an annual event in my Grade 10 Literature class that spans 10 days - 2 weeks of one hour class periods. We invite at least one or two other English classes to join us to serve as the audience, as their participation is required for voting polls and generating questions for our panelists' response. These Discussion Series are a highlight of the year for my students, and serve as unforgettable events that generate authentic engagement with texts such as Orwell's 1984
Grades:
9th - 12th
Showing 1-23 of 23 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands