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Oral communication Common Core RL.9-10.2 resources
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
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8th - 12th
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Independent Reading Activity: One-Pagers, Annotation Guides, + Bulletin Boards
Motivate your middle school students to read books for enjoyment with these flexible and easy to assess activities! Students practice identifying the literary elements and reading with a purpose! Students will identify themes and summarize the plot and conflict.Book Bistro is a research-based independent reading program that fosters a love of reading.It's essentially a high-interest, middle school book report that taps into the social nature of middle school students. The assignment puts the fun
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6th - 9th
The Last Cuentista Novel Study Vocabulary in Context and Discussion Questions
Enjoy this engaging novel study for the Newbery Award winning novel, The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Students will love reading this novel and completing the corresponding worksheets with comprehension questions, analyzing quotes, summarization, figurative language, setting, and so much more. Vocabulary as used in context is vital to student success. 284 vocabulary words have been pulled from the text, textual context is provided, and students create their own definition based on the
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5th - 9th
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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 & 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
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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 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
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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
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9th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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The Escape Plan Unit
A five day mini unit that goes great during October or the Halloween season. In this unit, students are asked to analyze a short story about being trapped in a haunted house, brainstorm and draft an escape plan based on details in the story, peer review and revise their plans, before presenting their escape plans to the class and finishing the story.The unit includes a unit plan and 5 lesson plans but can be modified for a longer period of time based on your classroom needs. Originally planned f
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6th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DEATH OF A SALESMAN ACTIVITIES - American Dream Poetry, debate, board game
12 Angry Men Socratic Seminar
Engage students in complex discussions on morality and justice with this Socratic seminar centered around "12 Angry Men." Guided by 10 thought-provoking questions, students will dissect moral dilemmas, biases, and the power of language depicted in the play.Through active participation, students will analyze themes such as morality, injustice, and semantics, fostering critical thinking and communication skills. A rubric is provided to assess students' contributions.
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9th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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The Great Debaters Viewing Guide and Quiz
I have never had a class not be riveted by the 2007 movie The Great Debaters, directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It is just old enough that most students haven’t seen it before, yet new enough to not look or feel dated. The PG13 dialogue and plot is just sophisticated enough and edgy enough to keep high school students interested without being too graphic. (Teachers should be warned, however, that racial slurs are used and there is one brief but graphic scene of a lynching.) Based on th
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9th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supplemental Novel Study Materials and Resources for 1984 by George Orwell
Romeo & Juliet Introduction Bundle!
What it is3 activities to get your students introduced to Shakespeare and Romeo & Juliet!What's Included:Introduction to Shakespeare Slides and Skeleton NotesIntroduction to Romeo and Juliet Quick Write and 4 Corners ActivityRomeo and Juliet Character Sort Digital ActivityWhy I love it:These essential activities first introduce students to William Shakespeare and why he is worth reading centuries later. Then, students dive into the themes of love and loyalty that Romeo and Juliet will cover
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9th - 10th
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Personality Playlist Slideshow Miniproject - Lyric Analysis + Theme Connections
Get to know your students (and their music tastes) through this interactive and engaging miniproject that tasks students with identifying 3 songs that best represent who they are as individuals. They must analyze the lyrics and explain the theme of the song, in relation to who they are. As an additional exercise, students will also be tasked with creating a sales pitch for their current favorite song.This can be presented in front of the class, or completed individually.
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7th - 10th
Independent Reading Project
*Disclaimer: A customer review brought to my attention that I did not upload the remaining documents needed to complete this unit, so I created a folder to hold everything. I LOVE THIS PROJECT!! You could use this with a poetry, short stories, or novels - it is SO versatile!!Most of the project was inspired by Penny Kittle's Book Love, so it may look familiar to any of you Kittle fans out there. :) I just finished this and used it with my 10th and 11th graders, but it can be used with students o
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6th - 12th
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE RESEARCH & REVIEW PROJECT: DEBATE ACTIVITY!
Research, review, discussion, team work, analysis- this Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice debate activity has it all. Does the prospect of another end of play essay or written project make both you and your students groan? A literary debate is the answer! Your high school students grapple with key issues in the text like Be it resolved that this play should be called Shylock. They also get public speaking and team work practice that will strengthen classroom community, while you avoid piles o
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8th - 12th
ROMEO & JULIET DEBATE - Review and Research Activity!
Research, review, discussion, team work and analysis: this Romeo and Juliet debate delivers on all of these! Does the prospect of another end of book essay or written project make both you and your students groan? A literary debate is the answer. And as it is a NO PREP, just print and go project, it is fun for teachers too! Students grapple with key issues in the text like Be it resolved that haste is the villain of the play. They also get public speaking practice and a few weeks of team work th
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â ROMEO AND JULIET GAMES & ACTIVITIES - 38 games & brain breaks + a debate
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
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Animal Farm Discussion Task Cards
This resource sets up students to have an independent and rich discussion about ANimal Farm . Give each student in the discussion a task card (I suggest printing on colored paper and laminating for future use). Then, students can lead their own text-based critical discussion of the themes in Animal Farm.
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Animal Farm Resources
The Catcher in the Rye Fishbowl Discussion - Questions, Directions, & Rubric
Engage students in a thoughtful fishbowl discussion at the end of The Catcher in the Rye. Everything is included to facilitate a successful student-led fishbowl with your students.*Updated 11/23* Now Includes:Discussion questions for 4 fishbowl groups - prompts include multiple questions and cover major themes, characterization, symbolism, and more. Everything from this listing on how to facilitate a Fishbowl Discussion, including:Step-by-step teacher directionsStudent directionsA scoring rubri
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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