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High school reading strategies thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Once Upon a Time: Literary Criticism Taught Through Fairy Tales
Literary criticism should be utilized “in order to make what is implicit in a book finely explicit” (Bloom, 2000, p. 19). Readers, students and teachers, should use the tools of critical literary theory and not be used by them. Literary criticism is a method of understanding, but the theory relies on developing self-understanding as well, and it is that desire to understand ourselves and the world that pushes me and my students to read. I created this model of using critical literary theory lens
Grades:
9th - 12th
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"Amigo Brothers" Curriculum All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students read and understand Amigo Brothers, a short story by Piri Thomas.
Includes the following products (for less than it would cost to purchase separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Building Background Notes and Answers
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Scramble
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Double Entry Response Chart
Character Chart
Reading Guide Advanced
Reading Guide Basic
Making Inferences and Using Text Support
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Of Mice and Men Chapter Annotations and Written Assessment Prompts
This packet includes things for students to focus on when annotating John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. These annotations are meant to reinforce the students’ understanding of how characterization, setting, motif, plot, and conflict contribute to Steinbeck’s overall theme, specifically his arguments about human nature and society.
Each chapter has its own annotation requirements as well as a written assessment of the student’s reading, annotating, and understanding of the chapter. The an
Grades:
8th - 12th
Five Short Stories for Freshman!
Introduction to Short Stories Unit! Save 30% by bundling them together!Five Stories included:The Jade Peony is designed to introduce reading and analysis of Short Stories. Two inch margins leave plenty of space for annotations while marginal text boxes guide students to uncovering theme and characterization. The worksheets that follow are meant to highlight deeper understanding of symbolism, tone and characterization and how these literary elements lead to uncovering themes within the text. The
Grades:
9th - 10th
Thank You, M'am Curriculum All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students read and understand Thank You, Mam, a short story by Langston Hughes.
Includes the following (for less than it would cost you to purchase each document separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Building Background Notes and Answers
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Reading Think Chart
Double Entry Response Chart
Character Chart
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Quiz and Answers
Grades:
6th - 12th
Water for Elephants Thematic Literary Unit
Unit Overview
This unit is a thematic literary unit based on the novel, Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, 2007. This unit was originally designed for a summer credit recovery program. As such, the lessons are planned for an extended period. The unit duration is between four and five weeks. As always, I try to provide a menu of activities, especially for at-risk students, and attempt to simultaneously embed as many standards as possible.
This unit is intended for secondary students par
Grades:
10th - 12th, Adult Education
To Kill a Mocking Bird: Unit Plan, Sample Lessons, Sample Assessment, Close Read
Unlock the power of literature with our comprehensive unit plan for Harper Lee's timeless classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Designed for 8th or 9th grade English Language classrooms, this meticulously crafted curriculum provides educators with everything they need to engage students in meaningful exploration of themes, characters, and literary techniques.
Grades:
8th - 9th
Bacteria for Mars
A middle school look at how bacteria could be used in terraforming Mars.
After reading, students show their comprehension through various reading practices: recall, context clues, comprehension questions, and a performance event.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Overcoming Adversity Thematic Book Club Unit
Book Clubs are an awesome way to give students choice in what they read and to differentiate reading levels/interest. This Book Club Unit is focused on "Overcoming Adversity." I chose this theme because my classes read the WWII memoir Night and I use this Unit immediately following that book! Please note that this Unit takes place while other lessons are going on in your classroom! This is not an "every day" unit!This Unit includes: Unit Overview/Instructions/Rationale, General Rules and Sugges
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Book Club BUNDLE: Two Thematic Units and one Unit for ANY text
The Princess Bride Guide
Can teaching and learning still be both fun and educational? After using The Princess Bride Guide, you'll realize that there is still hope in this world of constant assessments of teachers and students. You can still use a movie, not as a reward, but as a legitimate lesson. And it's still fun, a lot of fun.
I used The Princess Bride with sophomores for about 8 years and 9th graders one year. I received approval from the school board to teach the movie, in its entirety. I created two quizzes an
Grades:
7th - 11th
Crabbe by William Bell - Pre-reading Activity - Anticipation Guide
Crabbe by William Bell Novel Unit - Pre-reading Activity - Anticipation Guide and Novel Prediction Paragraph(editable Word doc)For this activity, students can independently or in a group setting, answer whether they agree, disagree or are unsure about specific statements that revolve around key themes and plot points that they will encounter in the novel. Then students are asked to write a paragraph in which they are to make predictions about the novel based on the anticipation guide and the cov
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Crabbe by William Bell - Novel Unit Resources
Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
This document includes EVERYTHING. This is best used for a classroom that can be broken up into groups based on reading level. The higher the reading level (and for inclusive purposes, you can pair lower readers into these groups as well), the more challenging the material (starts with Group A and then works down).
Document includes:
-Group A-F packets, which includes a schedule that you can change the dates for the unit, differentiated material for each reading level, various writing assignm
Grades:
11th
Socratic Seminar- Unit on "Is Rebellion Ever Justified?" and Rhetoric
This lesson plan is a comprehensive guide to introducing, applying, and assessing an authentic Socratic seminar in your English classroom! This summative assessment is scaffolded off earlier formative lessons in the unit (also for sale) and is related to the overall guided question “Is Rebellion Ever Justified?” The question was formulated after I noticed how it thematically connected to other pieces of literature study, including “The Crucible.” The formative lessons ask the students to identif
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lord of the Flies--Survivor Style
Due to the continued popularity of the CBS show Survivor, this approach to teaching Golding's Lord of the Flies novel helps to maintain engagement and remains the "gold" standard for student-centered activities.
These activities help to supplement the larger objectives taught during this unit.
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9th - 12th
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"Zoo" Curriculum All-in-One DEAL!
Help your students read and understand Zoo, a short story by Edward D. Hoch.
Includes the following (for less than what it would cost to purchase each document separately):
Anticipation Guide
Quick Write and Write Around
Vocabulary Builder
Vocabulary Quiz and Answers
Double Entry Response Chart
Inferencing Chart and Answers
Character Chart
Discussion Cards and Comprehension Questions
Reading Comprehension Quiz and Answers
Grades:
6th - 12th
Huckleberry Finn Unit & Twitter Homework Annotation BUNDLE
Turn your Huck Finn unit into a three week study of social justice through the integration of social media! This bundle offers both a comprehensive Huck Finn unit Prezi, and a 15-page digital download that will walk you through how to turn unit homework into must-see #TrendingTopics. Loaded with tons of examples, sample work products, and scoring tools, this powerful student-centered instructional approach can help you to boost critical reading skills, cover twice the content (with half the less
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9th - 12th
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"All Summer in a Day" All-in-one DEAL!
Help your students read and understand All Summer in a Day, a short story by Ray Bradbury. You get both items for less than it would cost you to purchase each document separately. Includes the following: Anticipation Guide and Vocabulary Builder Crossword plus Answers.
Grades:
6th - 12th
American Dream Unit - Anticipation Guide
Use this as a fabulous activator with any unit structured around the them of the American Dream.
You can use this in an Interactive Notebook, as a springboard for class discussion or a simple formative grade to establish a foundation for the unit.
It is offered as a Word document if you would like to change or edit to fit your instruction.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Day of the Dead Unit & Lessons- Spanish 2-3 - Reading-Speaking-Writing-Listening
Lesson plan: El día de los muertos - ¿Cómo se celebra en países diferentes?Lesson type: Reading comprehension; collaborative learning; Reading Apprenticeship; Interpersonal Speaking; ListeningDuration: 3-5 class periods (60-70 minutes long)Level: Spanish 2, Spanish 3Language skills utilized: reading, presentational speaking, listeningMaterials included: - 3-5 days of lesson plans - A lengthy article on the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), split into 5 different articles- This article includ
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Novel Study - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton - Questions & Assignments
Comprehensive novel study assignment guide for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Includes: essential questions & concept list for the whole novel (human behavior, literary concepts, and reading skills) enumerated assignment chapter guidechapter discussion questions (great for small group and large group)reading response assignments & expectations reading response rubric
Grades:
6th - 9th
"Warm Bodies" Reading and Writing Workbook
This work book has been designed to accompany the book "Warm Bodies" by Issac Marion. It is useful for ESL and EFL students as well as native English speakers at a high school or university level.
The workbook is broken into two parts. For chapters 1-8 of the book, the workbook focuses on reading comprehension and vocabulary building. Each chapter provides some key vocabulary, reading strategies, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and in-class activities.
For chapters 9-18, summary
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Justice For All: A Concept Based Reading/Writing Unit
This unit was designed for middle school level students (7th, 8th, 9th) in reading support classes and features the book 12 ANGRY MEN. This unit is based on Concept Based Curriculum and Instruction practices that integrates inquiry and processes to move toward proficiency in reading and writing.
Grades:
7th - 9th
Analyzing Macbeth's "The Porter Scene"
"The Porter Scene" in Macbeth can be analyzed beyond mere comic relief. I have employed an excerpt from On the Knocking At the Gate In Macbeth by Thomas DeQuincey that appears in several high school textbooks, identified two key quotations, and used these quotations as a springboard for students to Close-Read and to apply a Personal Response critical lens to this scene. I recommend this in-class discussion as a group post-reading activity or a pre-writing brainstorm.
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Dinosaur Word Creations: Prefix/Root/Suffix
This is a fantastic and creative lesson packed with the Lesson Plan, Student worksheets, Documentary Link, and Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes; all ready for students to create on their own! This is a fun lesson which guarantees student satisfaction and vocabulary learning. The packet comes with the vocabulary roots for your Word Wall! The packet also comes with Common Core Questions for the students to complete from a fabulous documentary on YouTube!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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