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Common Core RL.9-10.3 rubrics for Microsoft Word
Great Gatsby: Complex Character Essay with student sample, prep work, PPT
Students will select a character, other than Gatsby, and explain how he/she is a complex character and how the complexity helps to reveal a theme. IT CAN BE WRITTEN AS A TIMED ESSAY OR OVER TIME WITH PEER-EDIT, etc. In this bundle, there is a PPT slideshow to help model the process start to finish, a list of complex character traits, prep work/organizer, rubric, and a student sample essay.
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9th - 12th
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9th Grade Essay Booklet
Over the last few years, I have developed a essay booklet that gives clear guidelines on how to write a proper literary analysis essay.I created it for one of my 9th grade classes, while we were reading The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. I noticed that many of them struggled to create a topic sentence, a thesis statement, etc. So I created this booklet as a guide to show them how to write a proper analysis (you can also use this template to make an argumentative pap
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8th - 10th
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"Oedipus the King" Character Analysis Essay Prompt & Rubric
Once you've finished your reading of Sophocles's Oedipus the King, close the unit with an essay to challenge students' understanding of the characters and their actions.When teaching Oedipus the King, I split my instruction into two parts:During Part 1, I instruct on characterization and how it is developed throughout the course of the text. In Part 2, my students and I focus heavily on different ethical frameworks and analyze how those frameworks apply to the text. This essay combines those two
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9th - 12th
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Independent Book Project
An easily adaptable book project for your students to be EXCITED about! Spanning the course of one term, students choose their own fiction novel to analyze the same skills you teach in class. This project overview includes the rubric as well! Adaptable for either physical assignments turned into class or online submissions.
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Independent Book Project
Raisin in the Sun Unit Plan
Comprehensive Unit Plan from over 14 years of teaching Raisin in the Sun to multiple levels - regular and honors level. This unit includes an anticipation guide, study guide questions, specialized lessons on symbols (of the plant), prejudices, character development and quote analysis. Also includes activities for every unit, including presentation ideas, research project ideas, a creative project (with six ideas), a final paper and final quotes to analyze. Rubrics included for all projects and a
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7th - 12th
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Julius Caesar Character Analysis Essay
This complete essay project is tailored to William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR. Students choose from among four prompts, each of which follows the same five-paragraph structure, giving students the element of choice and diversifying your grading load. All prompts are based on three body paragraphs of character analysis leading to an argument about nobility, leadership, wisdom, or the Aristotelian tragic hero. Includes thorough assignment sheet with sample outline section, character trait plan
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9th - 11th
Independent Reading Journey Introduction and Rubrics
Welcome to the Independent Reading Journey! This Journey is a year-long independent reading challenge separated into 2 semesters. This is an editable multi-grade document in which each grade level has a different reading goal to reach by the end of the year. This Journey is not just about reading, but about reading response as well! Each book the students read will need at least 1 accompanying reading response journal entry (called a Rumination Entry) both for honesty and critical thinking / dee
Choice Novel - Literary Analysis
English / Language Arts - Grades 9-12
Giving students a choice for literary analysis will keep them engaged in the assignment. This product includes an assignment page for a choice novel that focuses on African American authors (perfect for 11th grade American Literature study), but the rubrics and final test can apply to any literary analysis.
Students will annotate their novels focusing on literary elements such as character development, theme, setting, figurative language, cultural impact,
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9th - 12th
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ANALYSIS HANDOUTS BUNDLE
A bundle of handouts and cheat sheets on reading stories and poems for analysis.This bundle includes:Story SettingStory PlotCharacterizationStory AnalysisReference to ContextPoetry AnalysisPoetic Devices in PoetryPoetry AnnotationHere are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge early finishersFor effective tutoringAs ESL stations and sub tubsAs holiday work and homeworkFor small group collaborationsFor an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichmentThis is w
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6th - 12th
Fahrenheit 451 Literary Analysis Essay - Choice Essay
This assignment is a summative assessment for the novel Fahrenheit 451. It includes the assignment with a detailed outline of what students should include in each paragraph, an outline they can complete before writing their paper, and a rubric. There are two assignments included - one offers a choice essay that allows students to pick one of the two prompts (great for differentiation!). All documents are word docs so they are also able to be edited.
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8th - 11th
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Argumentative Evidence Board Project Rubric/Checklist (Version 2) - "Serial"
For this project, students listen to various episodes of season one of the podcast "Serial" and create an evidence board similar to one that would be seen in a police investigation. The evidence board should answer the question, "Who is the most likely killer of Hae Min Lee?". The evidence board should have a clear claim, evidence pulled from the podcast that includes examples of pathos, ethos and logos, the purpose of the investigation and the point of view of the narrator, Sarah Koenig. The ru
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8th - 12th
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DEAR Reading Program Challenge And Projects
For all freshmen English classes at my school, we require students to read self-selected books and present a project on their book to the class. Studies show that self-selected reading increases vocabulary, comprehension and empathy, which are all benefits that students need to increase their knowledge and preparedness for the "real world." This year, I implemented a new challenge for my kids: read 1,000 pages by the end of the semester, and you will be recognized with a certificate and your pho
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â ELA Narrative Unit Reading and Writing Bundle
Argumentative Evidence Board Project Rubric/Checklist (Version 1) - "Serial"
For this project, students listen to various episodes of season one of the podcast "Serial" and create an evidence board similar to one that would be seen in a police investigation. The evidence board should answer the question, "Who is the most likely killer of Hae Min Lee?". The evidence board should have a clear claim, evidence pulled from the podcast, examples of how the claim is developed and a clear counterclaim. The rubric has a checklist at the end to guide students. This project is extr
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8th - 12th
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty:Writing Prompts Digital Activity CCSS
I have updated this file and included 4 more constructed responses (11 in total), and several other mini posters.
I have included 11 constructed responses, mini poster for Essential question, mini posters for the learning target, a rubric for scoring, and a link for a copy of the entire text.
This activity is the perfect way to practice for the common core . Allow your students to annotate the text, discuss, and write about one of our most celebrated pieces.
Everything is printable and ready t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ninth Grade English ELA Year Long or Semester Long Unit & Save over 30%
Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye Unit Description and Pacing Guide
Unit DescriptionEssential Questions:How does Morrison develop themes around racism, love, community, power, and beauty?How does Morrison use symbolism to express the motifs around seasons and nature, Dick and Jane story, color/whiteness, vision and seeing, cleanliness and dirtiness?How do we create environments of inclusion rather than exclusion? How do we build each other up rather than tear each other down?
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9th - 12th
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Presentation Rubric for Dramatic Scene Analysis
This user-friendly rubric provides evaluation criteria of varying levels of quality to guide students' formative assessment of their analysis skills via presentations of a dramatic scene interpretation.
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9th - 12th
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Book Talk Assignment and Rubric
Excellent comprehensive book talk assignment page for oral reports. Comes with a rubric.
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9th - 12th
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5 Paragraph Essay Tutorial for Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Everything you need to teach your students how to write a 5 paragraph analytical essay about Mildred Taylor's novel Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. Includes assignment sheet, thesis instruction, introductory paragraph instruction, body paragraph instruction, how to include quotations as evidence in writing, body paragraph checklist, concluding paragraph instruction, essay checklist, and essay rubric score sheet.
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6th - 9th
Character Analysis Project -Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Project intended to use at the end of a novel study unit on Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Allows students to choose between two digital products: a mock TikTok page or a mock Podcast episode. Asks students to cite textual evidence to support inferences. Allows for collaborative or independent workEasily adaptable to other texts
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6th - 9th
Midsummer Night's Dream - 8 Week - Kinesthetic Unit
Experience Shakespeare like never before!!! You won't have to think about what to do next, as there are 8 full weeks already planned out for you! Enjoy watching you students interact and learn from one another as they go through this unit interested and engaged!This unit includes lesson plans, rubrics, worksheets, quizzes, answer keys, and more! In addition to: Writing AssignmentsReading Quiz -Teacher Answer SheetExample Essay (manipulatives) -Teacher Answer SheetEssay promptKinesthetic Activiti
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7th - 12th
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Animal Farm By George Orwell Academic Essay Assignment and Plan
Guide your students to create a five paragraph academic essay based on George Orwell's Animal Farm novel. Includes assignment overview, brainstorming pre-essay assignment, introductory paragraph outline, body paragraph outlines (using quotations as evidence), concluding paragraph outline, essay checklist, and essay scoring rubric. Students will use quotations from the novel as evidence of their claims.
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7th - 10th
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Romeo and Juliet: Online Character Chat
This activity is used as an on-going online blog called The Voices of Verona. Students are asked to create a character who will now be a citizen of Verona, Italy. Students will answer three questions to help create a well-rounded, authentic character.It prompts students to join a Google Classroom (left blank for you to add your own code). However, if you prefer a different method of blogging, just edit it. Personally, I make an entirely new Google Classroom and call it "The Voices of Verona"Ther
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1-4 Reaction Papers
Act 1-4 reaction papers, aligned to Common Core State Standards with guidelines and grading rubric. I use these short essays after each act to assess understanding and illustrate character comprehension.
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7th - 10th
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Macbeth Creative Writing R.A.F.T.
This is meant to be used as a creative writing piece. This will best be utilized at the end of the drama.Instructions:Role - These will be characters, a type of writer, or a creative role that will pertain to the plot.Audience - These will be characters or a group of people that will pertain to the plot.Format - This will be a specific format of writing. Ensure that the students understand how to effectively utilize the chosen format.Topic - These will all pertain to the plot of the story.Studen
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