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Adult education literature circles for staff
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:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Two ("The Sieve and the Sand")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Poetry & Art: Blackout Poetry Book Pages
(7) BLOWN UP BOOK PAGES & Instructions Included for creating poetry from the heart without the pressure of rhyming or form. Even if participants are not familiar with the principles of poetry (i.e., feeling, image, rhythm simile, metaphor, shape, and sound), they can express themselves with this fun activity to creatively problem solve varying poetic forms. Teach Social Emotional Learning or Poetry in a supportive way that will encourage creativity, participation, and deeper self-expression.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Fahrenheit 451 Quiz Part Three ("Burning Bright")
I searched high and low for a basic, close reading test that would simply show me whether students did their outside-of-class reading of FAHRENHEIT 451, and I found that none existed that met my needs (detailed + easy to grade). I was not striving for higher order thinking...just a basic, Accelerated-Reader-type quiz that would demonstrate completion of the assigned reading. The higher order thinking questions come out after my students have completed the reading--through Socratic Seminar. Thus,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Kill a Mockingbird Coloring Pages & Bookmarks
Your students will enjoy my To Kill a Mockingbird (by Harper Lee) coloring pages and bookmarks. I include a wide variety (54 coloring pages and 20 different bookmarks!) using quotes from the novel and important moments from the story. I also included 14 title coloring pages that would make great displays in your classroom!Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and we all know how stressful it is being a teenager. Use these coloring pages as a motivational tool in your classroom. The less your
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!
Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter.
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8 Critical lenses with explanations for each lens
*Religious Connection Lens
*Psychoanalytical Lens
*Feminist or Gender Lens
*Historian Lens
*Archetype or Narratology Lens
*Marxist Lens
*Reader Response Lens
*New Criticism Lens
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
SUBSCRIPTION: Monthly news summaries for French students; 2023-2024 school year
**THIS SUBSCRIPTION IS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR**No article will be posted until August 6, 2023.This subscription includes 44 articles.With each article, you will find:Two summaries that enable scaffolding for a variety of learners: You may use these summaries to whet your student's appetite, to activate their background knowledge, or as embedded readings before reading the full article.Comprehension and Reflection questions in English (Novice)Comprehension and Reflection questions in Frenc
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Literature Circles for Spanish Class Novels Editable Google Lit Circle Unit
Do you want to try a literature circle unit in Spanish class using Spanish novels? This editable Google upper-level Spanish Lit Circle unit includes everything you need to teach a literature circle in late Spanish 2, Spanish 3, or Spanish 4 over any novels in Spanish. This Spanish literature circle unit combines differentiated instruction through both formative and summative interpretive reading, interpersonal speaking, and presentational writing/speaking in Spanish. The Literature Unit for Span
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Coloring Pages and Bookmarks: Poetry coloring pages help bring poems to life and help alleviate stress. They are a beautiful way to introduce a poem to your students. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" poem features images of ravens and scenes from the poem (i.e. the bust of Pallas); it includes different levels of coloring--easier, as well as more intricate, coloring pages).This pack features 23 full-size coloring pages and 7 pages of individual ravens, including
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Wringer by Jerry Spinelli CCSS Novel Study Unit for Grades 4-8
Wringer by Jerru Spinelli is the perfect novel for your grades 4-8 readers. Grab this NO PREP-Print and Go Novel Unit with ANSWER KEY!
This 33-page Wringer Novel Unit includes:
• Chapter Pacing Guide
• Character Analysis Chart
• 15 pages of Chapter by Chapter Reader Response Questions
• Story Map
• an End of Novel Project
• 3-Wringer Journal Prompts ready to be copied, cut, and added to writer's notebooks
• Reading Literature and Writing Common Core Standards List covered by the unit
Wringer
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4th - 7th, Staff
Also included in:Â Jerry Spinelli Novel Study Unit BUNDLE for Grades 4-8 Common Core Aligned
The Great Turkey Race Book Companion
Use these materials with the favorite November read aloud The Great Turkey Race by Steve Metzger. The NEW book companion/book study includes materials for: Making Predictions *three levels of differentiation Favorite Part *three levels of differentiation Story Map Cause and Effect *three levels of differentiation ComprehensionStory Setting Characters Problem and Solution Q and A with picture answers to cut and glue *three pages Story Sequencing with Pictures *three optionsStory Sequencing with T
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K - 1st, Staff
BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
This product is a BUNDLE for my novel study on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and my background information PowerPoint on the holocaust in Poland during World War II.A 10% discount has automatically been applied for the BUNDLE!!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study OnlyThe Boy in the Striped Pajamas Background PowerPoint OnlyRelated Novels:I Am David Novel StudyNumber the Stars Novel StudyNight Novel Study
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Literature Unit
This is a literature unit for The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. I love this book!
Great study on World War II.
Page 1 - Cover
Pages 2-4 - Vocabulary Lists
Page 5-7 - Vocabulary Activities
Page 8-13 - Character Sketch
Page 14 - Section 1 Review
Page 15 - Section 2 Review
Page 16 - Section 3 Review
Page 17 - Section 4 Review
Page 18 - Section 5 Review
Page 19 - Section 6 Review
Page 20 - Section 7 Review
Page 21 - Section 8 Review
Page 22 - Section 9 Review
Page 23 - Section 10 Review
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5th - 10th, Staff
The Great Gatsby Unit Plan | Novel Study Bundle — 6 Full Weeks of Lessons
This resource includes FIVE FULL WEEKS of content for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald!Additionally, in this UNIT PLAN BUNDLE, you will receive a teacher guide that encompasses an example Unit Schedule/Pacing Guide!Lessons Included in this Bundle:Anticipation Guide and QuestionsJudge The Book by its Cover Before ReadingBackground Info on 1920s, the American Dream, the Roaring Twenties culture, and F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald Author Study: Collaborative Poster ProjectWould You R
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to Dystopian Literature | Intro to Dystopian Lit
Included is a presentation on dystopian literature.This is perfect for any teacher who is starting to read a novel or short story of the dystopian genre.This Powerpoint presentation includes a definition and explanation of the genre as well as the elements and common characteristics one would find in a dystopian story.This presentation also covers literary elements found in dystopian literature, to include: irony, conflict, foreshadowing, allegory, symbolism, and paradox. Guided notes worksheet
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Dystopian Literature Unit | 6 Weeks | Dystopian Lit Unit Plan
A Christmas Carol; A Readers' Theater Adaptation
Included in A Christmas Carol:-complete script-pre-reading activities-vocabulary study-discussion questions-suggestions for projectsThis reader's theater adaptation is suitable for grades 7- adult. While adhering to the plot of the original work, this adaptation uses more modern language, so that it can be more easily understood by today's students. It can be used with small groups or entire classrooms in both regular and special education. Reading the play aloud, or even acting it out will m
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete Memoir/ Nonfiction Unit
Recently Updated in February 2023-- New & Improved! Now includes Day-by-Day Instructions for this 3-week unit-- No prep needed!This Memoir Unit is always a huge hit in my high school English classes! Many of my students consistently say it is their favorite unit in the class This bundle includes 3 different PowerPoint presentations focusing on memoir writing. The first one I use is the "Show, Don't Tell" presentation where students are introduced to the idea of writing in a more descriptive
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Complete Literature Guide
This novel, by Ken Kesey, is an excellent novel to ready with higher level high school students and college students. It is extremely interesting and provides a lot of content to analyze and discuss.
Within this literature guide are deep and dynamic analytical questions that ask students to focus on quotes, characters, plot development, themes, literary devices, and writing assignments that ask students to provide a comprehensive review of the content.
There is background information about Ken
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP English: Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman Unit Plan
This 12 page Unit Plan is designed for AP English (or any accelerated, honors level course). It is best for students who are open to discussion and intriguing questions about the text. Included are: (1) Act 1 Discussion Wkst, (2) Reading Response Quiz #1, (3) Large Group Seminar Activity, (4) Socratic Seminar Act 1 Questions, (5) Act 2 Discussion Wkst, (6) Reading Response Quiz #2, (7) Socratic Seminar Act 2 Questions, (8) Timed Writing (AP Style) Assignment, (9) AP Exam 40-Minute Essay Tip Shee
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pumpkin Town Book Companion
Use this with the book Pumpkin Town by Katie McKy! I love this book added to a pumpkin life cycle theme. The story really lends itself to teaching and learning about the different stages...from seeds, to sprouts, vines, and pumpkins! Includes: Fun Load up the Pumpkin Trucks Center:Noun and Verb Pickup Trucks and Loads of pumpkins with nouns and verbs from the story on each pumpkin (great stuff for small groups, literacy circles or language)Cause and Effect Sort and Match Activity Cards (14)**cau
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K - 2nd, Staff
Also included in:Â Pumpkin Favorites Read Aloud Bundle
The Very Stuffed Turkey Book Companion
I love this Thanksgiving book by Katharine Kenah for November! It is one of the best read aloud Thanksgiving books I have found that conveys the meaning of the holiday! Nice, autumnal colored illustrations and Turkey is just the most lovable main character!!! Includes: Page 2 Make a prediction Page 3 What part was your favorite? Page 4 Cause and Effect: draw a line to match the cause with the effect...I love this style of printable for beginning readers to dive into cause and effect! Page 5 ABC
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K - 2nd, Staff
Also included in:Â November Read Aloud BUNDLE 2
Literature Circles Resources: Growing bundle to help you organize Lit Circles!
Looking for a way to make your next class novel more student-centered? Try literature circles, or lit circles, and watch your students shine in the small-group setting. This bundle of resources will help you organize your lit circles so that your students have the right amount of scaffolding, structure, and freedom!I will add to this bundle as I facilitate lit circles in my classroom this January, but here's what it contains so far:-Teacher/Student Binder Cover-Teacher Info-Daily Expectations-Pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Book Club Discussion Cards - 120 Question Cards now Digital and Printable
Book club discussion question cards are a must-have when running book clubs in the classroom. Say goodbye to the same old questions and give your students rich new question prompts to elevate their literature circles and book club discussions. These cards and questions also offer students more choice in their written responses. Included are 120 book club discussion question cards to get fiction readers thinking more deeply. The prompts are great scaffolds and guide readers to elevate the quality
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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