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High school informational text thematic unit plans under $5
Adapted Interactive Book: Space
This interactive comprehension book is an informational text for special little learners :) Perfect for teaching ESY, ELL/ ESL, special education or Speech Therapy and WH questions. Also perfect for early childhood and emergent readers.
Differentiated for two levels of learners! Level 1 and 2 included! Comprehension questions are WH questions. Perfect for quick and easy storytelling and retell goals!
This book is great for early childhood, preschool, nonverbal learners or students with Autis
Grades:
PreK - 12th
4 Text Sets on Forgiveness and Restorative Justice
4 Text Sets and 40+ pages of texts dealing with “Restorative Justice” and Forgiveness! ** More than 25 separate texts included! **12 - NARRATIVE Texts (Personal accounts of forgiveness)5 - EXPOSITORY Articles (About victims and perpetrators healing together)4 - WEBSITES on Restorative Justice (Detailing factual practices/protocols)2 - POEMS (1 showing the benefits of forgiveness and 1 showing a life of unforgiveness)3 - ARTISTIC Expressions (1 painting, 1 photo story, 1 quote)1 - (optional) NOV
Grades:
7th - 12th
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HOLOCAUST UNIT - Pre-Reading Unit for Holocaust-Themed Novel Study
This engaging 6-Lesson Mini-Unit as Pre-Reading Lessons for any Holocaust-themed non-fiction book or novel uses reading workshop and writing workshop. It includes:6 detailed lesson plans, printables and graphic organizers, and links to all informational texts and videos used.I used this mini-unit before reading the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne with my students. This mini-unit gave them a basic understanding of the Holocaust.Lesson Overview:The Rise of the Nazis - Activities
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE of 6 UNITS - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 8 - Semester #1
Computer Lab Lessons - Computer Fundamentals Complete Unit
Computer Fundamentals are critical for today's students. This complete 8 lesson unit will teach your upper elementary or middle school students everything they need to be successful digital device users.The 8 lessons include:Basic Parts of a ComputerButtons and Ports on a ComputerComputer Choice Persuasive EssayComputer Safety and MaintenanceInside a ComputerSetting up a ComputerUnderstanding Operating SystemsWhat is a Computer?This resource is digital worksheets with questions to answer about t
Grades:
5th - 9th
Nez Perce and Chief Joseph
This packet contains 19 pages of informational text describing the Nez Perce tribe of the Plateau and their great warrior Chief Joseph. The slides include information about: the people and their territory, clothing, food, shelter, family life, and history fighting for their land against the U.S. government. Also included are 3 follow up activities: Nez Perce bubble map, salmon sequencing, and a t-chart.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Credible or "Fake News"? Cultivating News Literacy in a "Post-Truth" Era
These lessons cover the basics of discerning between credible and false journalism (and the gradient between the two), using contemporary (but non-controversial) examples. There is also a slideshow (in PDF format) with links to examples of terms, as well as examples of credible journalism.
Arguably the most tangibly helpful aspect of this three-day unit is the "News Analysis Checklist" which students can apply to any form of journalism to asses its credibility. The checklist is available in PDF
Grades:
9th - 12th
Senior English Lesson Plans- Block Schedule, Semester Plans
Who would've thought that preparing lesson plans could be so simple? You are just a click away from having a whole semester of lesson plans at your fingertips. This semester was designed to hit all of the Academic Content standards, as well provide engaging and challenging readings, projects, essays, and group discussions for students. The unit worksheets, rubrics, and projects are also available for purchase through my store. So, if you find a lesson or two or twelve that you like in this bundl
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12th
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Identity Activities for Middle and High School Students
Looking to dig into identity with high interest texts to engage your middle and high school students? This unit designed to examine the effect of stereotypes on a person's identity. Activities include standards aligned questions, written short response, narrative writing, and a choice board with digital options are perfect for middle and high school students. Included texts are:America Ferrera’s TED Talk “My Identity is my Superpower”Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “Danger of a Single Story”
Grades:
6th - 12th
UNWIND: Paired Passages & Activities
As part of your UNWIND unit, I encourage you to incorporate these paired passages and activities to help your students understand the world around them, the controversy of this novel, and important concepts such as organ donation, Roe v. Wade, Safe Haven, and Xenotransplantation. These activities will stimulate high level thinking, independent research and reflection, as well as an ability to openly discuss and share an understanding of these topics through lively discussion.
This is a "must ha
Grades:
6th - 9th
Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and Answers
Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and AnswersThis is a set of questions and answers for each chapter of the text. The questions focus on all aspects of the novel - journalism, literary value, characterization, plot, details, etc. So, they could be used in an English class or a journalism class. They are not repeats of the questions included with the publication. The questions could be used for classroom work, homework, or independent study. They could also be l
Grades:
10th - 12th
Bats: Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Detail Unit Study
This product was designed to help students search for the topic, main idea, and supporting details in more complex texts. Students will learn about several different species of bats: The Flying Fox, The Vampire bat, the Myotis Vivesi, The Little Brown Bat, the Hammerhead, etc. while searching for details that connect the topic and main idea together.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
CCSS:
5:06
Famous Speeches John F. Kennedy "We choose to go to the Moon" Video & Activities
☘ Full video previews are available for the first 24 hours after a resource kit is uploaded. Follow my store to know when a new resource is available"We choose to go to the Moon" is one of the most famous speeches of all time. It was given by John F. Kennedy during the Cold War when the United States had decided to support the Apollo Program, the national effort to land a man on the moon. The speech's goal was to convince the public that getting to the moon was a worthwhile venture. This resourc
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Famous Speeches - Bundle of Videos and Activities
The pros and cons of Social Media
You cannot move too far without being inundated with social media. Whether it’s our connection to Facebook or the use of every new and improving Smart Phones, Social Media is here to stay and needs to be understood.
This unit of study focuses on a key question: What are some of the positive and negative impacts that social media has on young people?
Readings have been included to help students examine and debate the issues. A list of reading from the Nelson Literacy series has also been incl
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Spring Reading Comprehension Pack, No Prep - Literacy Centers, Subs, Assessments
Three separate units - "All About Spring", "History of St. Patrick's Day", and "Spring Flowers".
Excellent Informational Text Units
Each unit provides:
Guided Reading Questions with predictions and comprehension
Main Idea and Detail
Citing Text Evidence
Quoting from the Text
Making Text Connections
Summarizing Text
Comprehension Quizzes
BONUS: Activities for Early Finishers
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
MACBETH, EASY, FUN, RIGHT PRICE, STANDARDS, 43 PAGES
This begins with a retelling of the play for easier enjoyable reading and comprehension. Then come:
Macbeth With Comments,
Word Search For Macbeth,
Word Search For Literature Common Core;
Questions About Macbeth;
Macbeth Literature Cryptogram;
Unscramble The Literacy Words;
Guided Composition Regarding Macbeth;
Fill In The Letters (Macbeth And Literacy);
Unscramble The Macbeth And Literacy Words;
Research And Writing Ideas For Macbeth;
Classroom Play Ideas For Macbeth!,
Grades:
9th - 12th
24 Indigenous / First Nations Themed Daily Editing / Grammar MC Exercises
24 Warm Up / MC (Quiz) ExercisesThis file contains 24 editing review sheets, can be used for warm-up activities or for quiz activities. The activities include paragraphs broken up into 10 "sections" each containing one error in an underlined section, with ONE of the ten being correct, and having no error. The content of these passages are varied, offering informational text from a range of different First Nations / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. Topic range fromInuit MythologyImportant Mov
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
American Time Use Survey Unit
Where does the time go? A minute on TikTok here. A few minutes on Instagram there...It all adds up to a lot of time not furthering our dreams, ambitions, and/or goals.This government survey offers a fascinating look at how the US spends its time by age, gender, income, and state. Marketers and advertisers use this information to target ads. High school students can use this to get a look at how they are using time and will probably use their time in the future. This unit offers teenagers a chanc
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Fast Food & More
Many high school students do not eat healthy. This unit gets students to take a look at their favorite fast food, daily habits, kitchen pantry, food politics, nutrition labels, fake foods, marketing, and more. There are 18 activities with links to videos and articles. Activities can be teacher guided with class discussion, done independently, or a mix of both.This unit takes about 2 weeks. On a personal note, I was happy to see this unit have a big impact on my students' food choices and label
Grades:
11th - 12th
Unit on Education- English, Social Studies, AICE Global Perspectives
This unit focuses on modern education on a national and global scale. Students will participate in a debate about standardized testing, lively class discussions (including a Socratic Seminar) about the purpose and quality of modern education, whether everyone is fairly educated around the world, and have many enriching articles to read and discuss. There are also assignments included for 2 film studies related to education. Rubrics are included.
Grades:
8th - 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
Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon Age 54 slide POWERPOINT
I've used this introductory powerpoint presentation for the last five years or so in my British English classes to capture the historical and literary spirit of the time.
The unit's objectives are:
*Understand historical context and cultural influences of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods
*Analyze characteristics of epics, medieval romances, and ballads
*Identify and analyze elements of Old English poetry
*Analyze imagery and figurative language
*Analyze methods authors use to introduce and
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Inquiry Chart Questioning
Inquiry Charts were developed by James V. Hoffman. Inquiry Charts helps students critically examine what they read as cited in (Baker, 2001). Students analyze, evaluate, and think divergently. It creates opportunities to teach strategies to differentiate between facts and opinions, verify the validity of texts, understand their own possible biases toward the topic, and develop a criteria for judging an author’s competency as cited in (Heilman, Blaire, & Rupley, 1998). It is extremely useful
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Digital Citizenship: Understanding Social Media
"Greetings Scholars,
In this lesson, you will explore the world of Social Networks. Below, you will find several articles on social networks.
1. Skim through each topic and article.
2. Chose the one that interest you most.
3. Request the materials for your task.
4. Review and complete the task for your article.
5. Share your work with the class.
Make sure your work is presented neatly and demonstrates a clear understanding of your topic."
This is the introduction your students will view at t
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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