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Lucy Calkins Readers Workshop-Literary Essay Graphic Organizer Theme & Character
This graphic organizer can be used for a literary argumentative writing unit. The graphic organizer shows students how to plan and organize an argumentative essay with a thesis statement, reasons, evidence and analysis to support the claim.
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4th - 9th
Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading writing film making-US Spelling
Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed
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PreK - 10th, Staff
Feminism in the 1900's - Women & Realism - CCSS Complete Unit
In this unit, students will read and analyze "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Gilman Perkins. Historical context of Realism, women's suffrage and feminism is provided via video and whole group discussion. The unit closes with a speech by Susan B. Anthony, whereby students conduct a rhetorical analysis. To finalize the unit, students write a response to literature essay in which they synthesize the 3 sources. A detailed scoring rubric is also incl
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11th - 12th
Thematic Film Unit Bundle! 6 units in total!
This is a bundle of my 10-day thematic film units. All of the units are cross-curricular and range from $10 to $15. There are a couple of assignments that are used in a few of different movie units, so the bundle is much cheaper than it normally would be as a result. Thank you!Tomorrow's Education
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5th - 12th
Haute Cuisine (Saveurs du Palais) Movie Guide: Preview, Questions, Follow-ups
Teachers, the more I see this film, the more I really, really like it and find it extremely undervalued. With the total absence of any objectionable content whatsoever you should not hesitate at all in showing this to your classes. You could even stream it for free as I did on Vudu. Just download this packet and you will have all you need for a very rich and nourishing (pun intended) unit on la cuisine française. Students will immediately identify with the awkward situation in which Hortense fi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Super D'Accord French and Movie Bundle Unbelievable Deal, short time
COUNTRY RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Report PowerPoint Presentation Around the World
***BUNDLE & SAVE!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 22-page Countries Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the informati
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3rd - 12th
Mockingbird Chs. 1-31 Questions/Thematic Essay/ Rubric/ Annotations Bookmark
A full suite of Google Drive Mockingbird chapter questions with purple background. It includes "Do I know this?" questions as well as deeper questions and incorporates internal/external conflict, symbolism, and writing activities. A color-coded thematic essay example and introduction to help ELA students to build each paragraph and to support students' thesis claims. Includes a matching outline and rubric to help students build their own essays!
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7th - 10th
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COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT Around the World Writing Process Essay Outline NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 13-page Countries Around the World Online Research Report for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Thematic Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an
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3rd - 12th
Updated AP Language & Composition Bundle - Units 1-6
Rooted in the new AP Language and Composition curriculum, this bundle offers more than a full semester of resources, including: power points connected directly to the pacing suggested in the new AP Language curriculum guide, lessons in rhetorical analysis, argument, synthesis, and multiple choice, group projects, rubrics, and more. All power points are interactive, offering students important information mixed with group discussions. Units 7-9 are coming soon!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Dystopian Literature Unit: Exploring Societal Nightmares (GOOGLE)
This unit explores the themes and elements of dystopian literature through the study of influential works such as "1984" by George Orwell, "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley, "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood, "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, and "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. Students will delve into the characteristics of dystopian societies, analyze societal issues, and critically engage with the narratives.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature During the Plague (Medieval Prose and Poetry)
This is more for Honors or AP or even college level.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Thank You, Ma'am- Alternate Ending Narrative Writing
NO PREP!!!!!After reading the story, Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes, students will create their own alternate ending to the story. The document includes the following:1. Prompt2. Planning Sheet3. Alternate ending writing template 4. RubricI have used this as a timed writing in the past where students had forty minutes to complete the writing piece. I have also done it as a multi-day activity where one day they plan out their writing and then the next day they spend on their writing.
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Thank You Ma'am Bundle!!
Research unit: Analyzing, Interpreting, and Reasoning
Using a variety of artists and media (paintings, songs, spoken word, political cartoons), address how those artists express their feelings about the abuse of power with their work. After analyzing multiple artists, students will then be diving deeper and independently researching how the abuse of power manifests in society and how an artist of their choice combats it. Learning targets/Standards include:I can introduce a topic and organize my ideas and complex information to inform my audience (W
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9th - 12th
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IB ENGLISH B TEXT TYPES TEACHING UNIT: FORMAL LETTER OF COMPLAINT
A 10-lesson unit based on a mentor text written from the point of view of a young student who has an unpleasant experience at a new local restaurant and who then writes a formal letter of complaint.This is what you can look forward to when you download this product: 1 Unit lesson plan overview document – lesson activities, learning intentions, differentiations, ATLs 1 TEN-page Student Workbook – which, when completed, serves as a revision document for use prior to examinations and includes
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12th
Bradbury and Technology Unit Plan
A loose lesson using Ray Bradbury's F451, There Will Come Soft Rains, and The Veldt.
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8th - 10th
Writing Assignments over Racism and Stereotypes (Personal Narratives)
Two different writing assignments where students choose a prompt and write about their own personal experiences with racism or stereotypes and reflect upon those experiences. I included a guide for students to use to help them organize their thoughts. I use this when reading themed passages and novels having to do with racism and stereotypes. It is in word document, so feel free to change the prompts and guided sentence stems as you see fit:)Thank you.
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5th - 12th
American Studies Bundle Period 1: 1491-1607
APUSH and AP English Language and Composition courses mesh together seamlessly. APUSH provides the play-by-play of American History and AP Lang provides the color commentary. These materials have been used effectively in an American Studies course for four years by an experienced AP English Language teacher. AP Exam scores for both courses are above 90% qualifying. Contents of this Unit: Start the semester with a rhetorical analysis attributed to Chief Seattle (the attribution is controversial.)
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11th - 12th
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Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading, writing, creating films!
Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed
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PreK - 10th, Staff
Complete Unit Harrison Bergeron - Persuasive Writing
This is a complete UDL unit for the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut with the focus on developing persuasive writing skills. It can be used as a stand alone unit, part of a larger Dystopian Unit, or as an anchor piece.The unit includes:Assessments (Pre and Post)Scaffolding for Emerging and Advanced LearnersStandardsDiscussion QuestionsArgument TemplateSuggested Supplemental ResourcesIt is targeted toward 7th-12th grade levels.
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7th - 10th
Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse Power Point
Power Point contains history on both Gene Kelly and Bob Fosse from early childhood until the height of their professional careers. Includes pictures and Youtube links.
The Gene Kelly portion focuses on his family driven dance style that appeals to masses, verse Bob Fosse's provocative style to appeal the the counter culture movement.
Both choreographers are shown in today's medias (ie Gene Kelly and Family Guy, and Bob Fosse's choreography being lifted into pop music videos).
My students R
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Unit Plan and Materials: Holocaust, Perspective Taking
This cross curricular unit plan covers the Holocaust from the perspective of multiple stake holders. Annotations for read aloud, "To Look a Nazi in the Eye" by Kathy Kacer and Jordana Lebowitz included. Extensive unit plan that includes questions for students to answer in paragraph form on a weekly basis, book club organization and tips on running, list of books and brief outline of contents of each, extensive timeline for bulletin board use, links to videos and discussion points, use of picture
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
"La Vie en Rose" Movie Packet: Anticipation Guide, Plot and Essay Questions
My fellow French teachers, if it fits within your curriculum and you have the ability to do so, go ahead and show this stunning bio-pic of French cultural icon Edith Piaf! This film was highly decorated by the academies and delivers on its promise of quality despite its rather long run-time.If your students (read parents, grrrr!) are especially sensitive, just fast-forward from the 7:20 mark to 7:35 and you'll avoid the very brief bit of nudity and objectionable content and all will be good.This
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Freshman Writer's Workshop and Skill Inventory
This unit was designed as a writing assessment and intervention for incoming freshmen during the first two weeks of school. It is ordered as a series of mini-lesson workshops coupled with extensive writing and revision time that follow the order of the writing process. It is intended that teachers only cover the sections relevant to weaknesses indicated by the writing inventory at the beginning of the unit.
This unit follows a “teach and apply” formula: students learn a new strategy or skil
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9th - 10th
Your Own Modest Proposal: Satire Writing Assignment
This assignment includes detailed instructions, a rubric, and a prewriting document to help your students brainstorm a satire of their own choosing. This is best paired with Swift's A Modest Proposal, as it's structured around his text. This is a great exercise in persuasive writing and incorporates specific ways for them to utilize ethos, pathos, and logos in their modern argument. This assignment has seen years of success in my classroom!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: A Modest Proposal Bundle: A Recipe For A Successful Unit
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