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High school close reading thematic unit plans under $5
Poetry Playbook: Analysing Figurative Language and Meaning in Popular Songs
This comprehensive 30 slide/page package introduces students to literary devices, including: simile, metaphor, personification, allusion, alliteration, symbolism, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, oxymoron, and mood. After mastering the definition of a device, students apply that knowledge to unveil implicit meaning in songs that they love. Students "leave tracks of their thinking" by providing annotations and highlighting right on the page-- which promotes higher order and critical thinking over rote me
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Halloween Scary Story Writing Lesson Plan: Movie of Death
This complete Halloween writing lesson plan uses the genre-based approach to writing to teach students how to write a scary story. The genre-approach starts with having students look at examples of the target writing genre (in this case, scary stories). They then analyze the key elements that make that writing what it is. This makes it easy for them to use those elements in their own stories.In this Halloween Scary Story Lesson Plan, students read several scary stories, including "Movie of Death
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
La Casa en Mango Street Chapter Guide- SPANISH
This is a student journal for the first vignette in The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, called La Casa en Mango St. This is ALL IN SPANISH. Has a focus strategy of visualizing, comprehension questions, and then a text dependent open response!
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6th - 12th
Imagists vs. Romantics: A Poetry Lesson to Facilitate Style Analysis
In this comparative poetry activity, students will compare and contrast two completely different styles of poetry-- the Imagists and the Romantics. Students will also get to try their hand at writing in both styles to understand the traits of modern poetry vs. Romantic poetry. Objectives• To use close reading annotation skills to assist poetry analysis• To identify and analyze literary elements and techniques in poetry in order to arrive at a thematic interpretation • To craft valid, logica
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Adding Diversity to British Literature: A Supplement Packet of Modern Writers
In this unit, you will find British authors who represent the modern voices and demographics of modern-day Britain. The authors in this bundle represent some of the best and brightest writers in Britain but are often overlooked by the Canon. Diversifying the standard Canonical British Literature course is much-needed in our modern, global world. However, this task has proven to be a challenge as teachers today are still versed in the Canonical works and exposure to diverse authors is limited a
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
AP Spanish-Las Redes Sociales- (S, R & W Skills)
Hi, Teachers! Thanks for reading my description. These Spanish worksheets were made for my AP students to improve their basic AP skills in AP main topics, especially Speaking and reading about Social media. It has twenty student pages in one document.  The student document includes instructions, links to articles, activities, and pictures. ▶️How to Use It: Students will follow the directions and perform the tasks in each section. The worksheets work great for extra homework practice, e
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Growing Bundle
Billy Collins 9/11 Poetry Explication Worksheet “The Names”
This is a multiple page worksheet to accompany lessons on 9/11, specifically Billy Collins 9/11 poem “The Names.” I usually pull this lesson out the first week of school for 9/11 remembrance as well as a jump start to poetry explication expectations.
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• The text of “The Names” with close reading questions that require students cite actual textual evidence for most of the answers they give. The questions are designed to focus readers on finding their answers in the t
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7th - 12th
Native American History & Literature | Alcatraz Occupation 1969 | Irony & Satire
Want to teach a powerful lesson on the act of resistance that sparked a movement? The Occupation of Alcatraz was a powerful 19-month long protest in which the Indians of All Tribes lived on Alcatraz Island and created a small society; the occupation sparked the Indian Activist movements of the late 20th century including the Occupation of Wounded Knee, The Trail of Broken Treaties and the more recent Dakota Access Pipeline protests at Standing Rock among many other actions.Besides being an exam
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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To Build a Fire – Final Test & Literary Analysis Essay Prompts for Full Unit
This resource is an entire Unit's worth of truly engaging and rigorous teaching materials and assessments – Chapter Quizzes, Essays, and a Final Test – surrounding Jack London's timeless classic, To Build a Fire.***EVERY SINGLE PAGE IS A PRINTABLE/DOWNLOADABLE NOVEL-BASED ASSESSMENT RESOURCE!High School ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose – promoting higher-order thinking, inference, and text-to-world connections. Students must be true investigators of text thro
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9th - 12th
Fahrenheit 451 Reading Guide (Graphic Novel)
Questions to go along with the graphic novel version of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I used it digitally (with students typing their answers on the document itself) but it's perfect to use with journals.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: The ULTIMATE Unit Plan for Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451
STEAL Characterization Mini-Unit
This mini-unit employs the popular STEAL acronym to help students understand and apply the concept of CHARACTERIZATION within texts.
The first page is a simple graphic organizer that explains each component of the acronym:
- S = SPEECH: What do the characters SAY/HOW DO THEY SPEAK to reveal their personalities/characteristics?
- T = THOUGHTS: What do the characters’ INNER THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS show about their personalities?
- E = EFFECT ON OTHERS: How do the characters TREAT AND
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5th - 12th
Angie Thomas Presentation - Great for Introducing The Hate U Give
This is an excellent, to-the-point presentation on Angie Thomas and is great to introduce The Hate U Give, and includes background and biographical information, specifics for the novel, literary elements, and information related to Thomas beyond the novel and writing.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Alice in Wonderland Bundle
** BUNDLE NOW UPDATED **
If you have previously purchased this bundle, you can re-download it to get both the old set and the newer version. The new version has the same questions but with a newer, more ink-saving format and adorable melonheadz clipart.
This is an easy Alice in Wonderland Bundle that is ready to use -- just print and go! The bundle includes a set of reading review questions for the students to answer at the end of each chapter, a guided review sheet that you can use to easily
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3rd - 12th
Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston | Harlem Renaissance Short Story Unit Plan
Looking for an innovative short story unit that will get your students sharpening their close reading skills, discussing big ideas, and exploring literary elements on a deeper level? This unit on “Spunk” by Zora Neale Hurston will challenge your students to dig deep, get creative, and fully appreciate Hurston’s wonderful writing.Telling the tale of a deadly love triangle, this short, accessible story is a great choice for discussing themes of masculinity and femininity, gossip and norms, murder
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9th - 12th
Meth - Lesson 8 - Addiction, Drugs, & Substance Abuse
LESSON 8: METHMethamphetamine, commonly known as "meth" or "crystal meth," is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant belonging to the amphetamine class. This lesson traces the history of meth from when it was initially synthesized in 1893 to its rise in the world wars to keep soldiers awake. This lesson emphasizes the numerous health consequences brought on by meth use and looks at awareness campaigns and statistics related to meth use. Includes notes, definitions, and di
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Addiction, Drugs & Substance Abuse - Health Lessons
Lord of the Flies: 12 Activities & 18 Discussion/Writing Prompts
Hello Fellow Educator, Thank you for considering this set of activities and questions for the novel Lord of the Flies. The colorful PDF includes 4 “activities” pages with 3 activities on each page for a total of 12 activities. There are 6 “questions" slides with 3 questions on each slide for a total of 18 questions. The questions are about both content and reflection about what students would do in a similar situation.Here are some additional ideas for using this unit: 1. Use in whatever order w
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9th - 12th
Thoreau Civil Disobedience Walden More than Questions Thinking Activities 2015
Thoreau's Walden and Civil Disobedience are critical expressions of American identity.
These Thinking Activities are brain based, critical inquiries into the meaning of each text through a concise selection of the author's work.
This mini unit provides individual and team activities that allow deep exploration of Thoreau's ideals while allowing a variety of student abilities to access the work.
The integrated writing activities allow students to go step by step from critical reading the a
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9th - 11th
Social Justice Research Simulation Task
This Research Simulation Task features two paired informational texts that speak to one common claim: Conflict in society influences individuals' decision making. The three texts are socially relevant and culturally diverse texts that expose readers to complex social challenges facing American cities.
Text dependent questions covering CCSS RI 9.2, 9.3 and 9.6 are included to guide students through their analysis of text.
As a culminating task, students will formulate a well-written literary
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9th - 11th
Paired Passages & Writing Prompt {PARCC, AIR & Smarter Balanced}
This is a paired passage set and informational/explanatory prompt designed to help students prepare for any CCSS writing assessment. There are three text sources on the same topic, a writing prompt (opinion), a planning sheet, and blank lined writing pages that are similar to what students will see on the day of assessment. You can used this set for instructional purposes or as a mock writing test.
**The topic of this unit was chosen to promote student interest and engagement. It has been clas
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3rd - 10th
Mary Shelley Background Presentation (Great for Frankenstein)
This is an excellent background presentation for Mary Shelley, romantic literature, and the novel Frankenstein.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
What Is A Drug? - Lesson 1 - Addiction, Drugs, & Substance Abuse
LESSON 1: WHAT IS A DRUG?This introductory lesson is the first of many for the unit Addiction, Drugs, & Substance Abuse. The aim of the unit is to educate students with comprehensive knowledge about drugs, their effects on the body, history, and health and social issues involved around drug use. By the end of this unit, students will have the knowledge necessary to make informed, responsible choices.The key focus of this lesson is to open students up to the idea that drugs come in many shape
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Addiction, Drugs & Substance Abuse - Health Lessons
John Greenleaf Whittier The Pumpkin Poem Close Reading And Reading Comprehension
Poetry Analysis Unit engages with close reading questions and standards in differentiated worksheets, such as reading comprehension, ELA activities, word meaning, writing, graphic analyzers, a can/are/have sheet, and drawing tasks. It is perfect for your Literacy Centers or as an introduction to this topic. This can be extended to other activities and complemented with more information.Ideal for individual, team, or group work! - U.K. English is included!It is geared towards 7th /12th Grade and
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7th - 12th, Staff
Cocaine - Lesson 7 - Addiction, Drugs, & Substance Abuse
LESSON 7: COCAINEThis lesson covers the history of cocaine from sacred plant used by indigenous communities in South America to its transformation into a widely abused and addictive drug. It covers how cocaine gained popularity in the Western world during the 19th century, finding its way into tonics and even the original formula of Coca-Cola, and traces the subsequent "cocaine boom" and crack epidemic in the 1980s. Students will learn about how cocaine works and the damaging negative effects it
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Addiction, Drugs & Substance Abuse - Health Lessons
Fentanyl - Lesson 9 - Addiction, Drugs, & Substance Abuse
LESSON 9: FENTANYLThis lesson primarily focuses on what opioids are and why fentanyl is so dangerous and often lead to death by overdose.Includes notes, definitions, and discussion questions.Key Vocabulary • Opioid• Overdose• Euphoria• Potency• Hypoxia
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Addiction, Drugs & Substance Abuse - Health Lessons
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