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High school literature teacher manuals for GATE under $5
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literature Circles Book Clubs
Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Hunger Games Q & A Chap. 1-27 + Arena Activity, Chap. Summaries
Hunger Games Chapter Check QuizzesForty pages of Hunger Games questions (chapter by chapter) with answer key, a teacher's chapter-by-chapter summary, and a creative "draw the arena" activity (with suggested teacher's key based on descriptions from the novel). This is a definite time saver (since I know how long it took me to put this together!). PDF format Questions can be used as check-quiz questions or as reading guides. Can lead to thought-provoking discussions. I included detailed notes
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5th - 12th
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The Cask of Amontillado - TEACHER COPY with ANNOTATIONS and Vocab
THIS IS ALL YOU NEED TO TEACH THE STORY. These notes have EVERYTHING!This is the full text (on 7 pages with wide margins for annotations) of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado". It includes vocabulary words (highlighted in pink and defined in the margins), GISTs of each paragraph/section, example of foreshadowing, pronunciations of difficult words, examples of literary devices, and other miscellaneous annotations. It also includes 10 higher order thinking Questions for studen
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7th - 11th
Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe Plot Diagram
The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe Plot Diagram filled in completely.
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6th - 12th
Born A Crime Unit Plans + Chapter by Chapter Discussion Questions for Teacher
Save time with these helpful resources for teaching Born A Crime! What's included in this resource?Essential questionsTeaching aspectsLiterary elementsTopics/themes in novelSymbols in novelObjectives for unitDiscussion questions for the teacher page by page! Organized by page number and color coded by chapter, these questions are of higher DOK levels to get students to analyze the text on a deeper level. Answers are included right below each question for teachers. These are for you to use with y
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7th - 12th
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The Glass Castle Unit Plans: Pacing Guide, Discussion Questions, & Teacher Notes
This product is a very thorough and organized reading and discussion guide for Jeannette Wall’s the Glass Castle. It is also completely annotated with summaries and analyses for EVERY section of the novel for the teacher.Whether you've read the novel once and don't have the time to re-read it before you teach it, are a newbie to the novel, or just want a new perspective that would save you A TON of prep time, this is the resource for you!This product contains the depth of knowledge, notes, and c
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Lord of the Flies - Reading Guide / Study Guide - Answer Key
Answer Key to the Lord of the Flies Reading / Study Guide. You can download the student version for free from the Duke of Definition store on Teachers pay Teachers, or you can download them from www.dukeofdefinition.com.
The answer key provides the answers to the reading questions.
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6th - 12th
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"Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket" Short Story Analysis - Lesson Plan Bundle
This file includes the tried and tested lesson plan, handouts, and extras for use in teaching "Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket" by Jack Finney. Using both Common Core 9-10 and Tennessee State English I Standards, this plan will help teach and assess characterization with emphasis on inference.
Specific Standards Addressed as Focus:
Common Core ELA 9-10
• 9.RL.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with
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9th - 10th, Adult Education
Literary Allusion, myth & background for Gaiman's The Graveyard Book
What do Mowgli, the man cub, and Nobody, the live boy, have in common? This download provides specific examples of inspirations Neil Gaiman drew from The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling, and used in The Graveyard Book. Gaiman went beyond Kipling, however, and established a theme in TGB around reading and stories as paths to life and adventure. This material shows how the author cited a range of classic works and will help teachers to enrich class discussions and provide project ideas for indep
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6th - 12th
We Beat the Street Chapter Summaries | We Beat the Street Book Notes
We Beat the Street Chapter Summaries | We Beat the Street Book NotesABOUT THIS RESOURCE★ Text - We Beat The Street★ Full Book Chapter Notes★ Print and DigitalThis resource includes:★ We Beat The Street Chapter Notes and Summaries (13.5 pages)★ Google Slide Link*********************************This resource includes detailed chapter summaries to provide you with quick and easy access in locating important information, events, and ideas in the book without having to flip through countless pages t
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7th - 12th
Also included in: We Beat The Street Worksheets and Activities Bundle
Symbolism Flipbook and PowerPoint - Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe
Are you looking for a fun way to practice analyzing symbolism in “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe? This symbolism flipbook moves from identifying concrete attributes of a symbol to getting into the nitty-gritty analysis. Your “Masque of the Red Death” symbolism project includes:A step-by-step PowerPoint showing how to construct the Flipbook (You can edit the requirements for each flap)A full Teacher's Guide for each flap of the Flipbook for Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe,
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7th - 10th
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The Outsiders Character Analysis Presentation: A Culminating Group Project
Outsiders Project | Outsiders Presentation | Outsiders Group Project | Outsiders Character Analysis
Character analysis is an excellent skill for students to develop while reading The Outsiders. Not only are there a plethora of characters in the book, but there are multiple examples of different types of characters too (i.e. round, flat, dynamic, static). As we read through the book, we take a careful look at the characters through a variety of activities. These smaller activities help build to
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7th - 9th
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%
Depth and Complexity Literature Discussion Prompts
Are you tired of flimsy book talks and group discussions? Bring focus, energy, and insight to your students' literature discussions with these prompts. Use them with any fiction text to facilitate thinking about characters, plot, theme, writing style, and real-world connections.What's IncludedYou’ll find a separate page for each element of the Depth & Complexity framework, filled with questions that students can address in discussion and/or writing. Print these out on colored paper or card s
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8th - 12th
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ELA Analysis Using Art - Task Cards - Theme - Citing Evidence - Setting - POV
Unleash the power of cross-curricular engagement with this captivating art and ELA Task Card standard-based lesson! Immerse your students in an extraordinary educational experience that seamlessly weaves together the worlds of art and language arts. These meticulously crafted task cards are not just instructional tools; they are an expression of my passion for art and ELA, designed to elevate your classroom experience.Fueling creativity and critical thinking, students delve into the intricacies
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Art Bundle - Growing Bundle!
Theme Posters for Literature (25 Themes)
This set of posters includes 25 different themes. Each poster includes the theme with a more detailed message. The posters are included in regular 8.5 by 11 as well as a smaller size of 2 posters per page. Use this as reference as you discuss theme in your class.
The following themes are included:
Acceptance
Courage
Perseverance
Cooperation
Compassion
Honesty
Kindness
Loyalty
Believe in Yourself
Be Happy with What you have
Friendship
Family
Curiosity
Creativity
Growing Up
Love
Identity
Integr
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3rd - 12th
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AP Lit and Comp Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness is a novel I taught to prepare my students for the AP Lit exam. The main element I focused on besides figurative language was setting. This is made up of very specific AP level types of questions. They are very comprehensive and in-depth. There are many questions dealing with specific types of figurative language. I included the answers directly underneath the question so they can easily be edited out by the teacher to make copies or upload electronically for students. I
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Make it Rigorous: Honors Romeo & Juliet Unit Test
Don't lower the bar--raise it! This editable Romeo & Juliet unit test will reveal the depth of your honors students' understanding of Shakespeare's great drama. This assessment is 75 higher-level multiple choice questions including reading passages, character analysis, and vocabulary in context. Use the free propaganda handout to accompany your instruction as you journey through the pages of the novel. The test includes optional short answer questions too.
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9th - 12th
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Vocabulary Concept Capsules Set 1: Literary Elements English Language Arts
Supercharge your vocabulary instruction. Engage learners. See incredible results right away. Here’s how. You’ve got vocabulary instruction books on the shelves. You may have attended professional development about how to teach vocabulary. You know that a solid understanding of academic vocabulary is mission critical for student achievement. Yet somehow, it’s still a struggle.• Students still confuse or misunderstand important concepts. • They solve math problems incorrectly, not because t
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6th - 9th
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Perks of Being a Wallflower Unit Plans: Pacing/Discussion Guide + Teacher Notes
Experience the benefits of teaching Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower with so much ease from this product! Included in these unit plans is a very thorough and organized reading and discussion guide over the whole book. It is also completely annotated for the teacher with summaries and analyses for EVERY letter Charlie writes.Whether you've read the novel once and don't have the time to re-read it before you teach it, are a newbie to the novel, or just want a new perspective that
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Night by Elie Wiesel Unit Plans: Pacing, Reading, Discussion Guide + more!
This resource is the perfect tool to use to organize your own Night unit. All of the work is done for you when it comes to figuring out pacing, essential questions, symbols, objectives, themes, and even discussion questions to ask students as you read together or review the following day. Simply use the pacing guide to insert your own quizzes and activities, or check out my complete Night Novel Study Unit to grab some new resources! Smaller bundles can also be found here to personalize exactly w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Veldt by Ray Bradbury: Socratic Seminar 7th - 10th Grade- Ready to Go!
Engage your 7th through 10th grade students in an enthralling Socratic seminar focused on Ray Bradbury's gripping short story, "The Veldt." This comprehensive lesson is crafted to stimulate critical thinking, encourage the analysis of various perspectives, and unveil the layers of suspense woven into the narrative. Ready to print and go!Lesson Highlights:Text-Dependent Questions: Delve deep into the narrative with thought-provoking questions that ignite discussions around character motivations,
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7th - 10th
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"War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast- Lesson Plan
October 30th is the day that Mercury Theater played the infamous "War of the Worlds" Radio Broadcast and included you will find a link to the broadcast, background information, discussion questions, and a homework assignment. This lesson excites me as students have to put themselves into the 1930's to envision a world where families gather around the radio for entertainment. They compare life today with countless media sources at their disposal to this time period. In addition, they are asked
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7th - 10th
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