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Common Core RL.9-10.3 thematic unit plan microsofts
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone High School Full Curriculum (8 week)
This full unit makes up my 8 week Harry Potter Unit, written/ used for a group of 11th & 12th grade high school students but easily adaptable for all high schoolers. Included is our 8 week pacing guide following the 2024 fall calendar
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9th - 12th
Complete 6 Week Unit Plan for Tuesdays with Morrie
Are you wanting to teach Tuesdays with Morrie but are unsure what to do? Do you need ideas for lessons, activities, teaching strategies, and classroom discussions/work that are completely aligned with the English/Language Arts standards?
Look no further! This unit plan organizes and gives you ideas for EVERYTHING you need. Plus, all activities, assignments, projects, and papers mentioned directly correspond with my other TPT resources!
I have used this plan with tenth grade English, but it ca
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6th - 12th
"Fences" by August Wilson
Presentation includes:Near page-by-page analysis of literary elements and themes throughout the text2 poems that connect to "Fences" Text SetOver 60 questions that analyze literary devices and themeOver 60 excerpts from the text accompany the questions1 fun One-Pager activity instructions with rubric and examples6 pictures of real annotations to serve as a model for students5 AP-style prompts for Q3- Literary Analysis that may be used for paragraph or full-essay practice2 fun closing activities
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
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9th - 10th
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
Pixar Shorts Literary Devices Unit Plan
A unit designed around Pixar Short films, using them to teach character, setting, plot, and other literary devices and skills.Utilizes 20 Pixar Shorts, and includes lesson plans, activity ideas, a list of the shorts used, and 3 assessments.
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7th - 12th
Siddhartha (by Hermann Hesse) Study Guide: Complete (All Chapters)
Siddhartha: All Chapters
A study guide for all three parts of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse with the following:
- Background information (definitions of culture-specific words)
- Vocabulary list of important vocabulary found in Chapter One (see vocabulary in context for list, definitions, practice, and quiz)
- Questions
- Important quotations
- Small projects at the end of each part (jigsaw reading, imagery, etc.)
Created by Kyle Czarcinski for use in middle and high school English classes
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8th - 12th
All the Light We Cannot See-- Concept Based Unit Overview
This unit overview is a self titled concept based unit on the novel All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The focus of this unit is based on connections and humanity. The overview breaks down sub-concepts and sub-topics that are reviewed for the unit as well as a list of possible learning experiences. I have also created a choice map activity that facilitates critical thinking and problem based learning. There are also journal questions and links to possible articles that facilitate
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Book Club BUNDLE: Two Thematic Units and one Unit for ANY text
Lord of the Flies Thematic Unit Close Reading Analysis
Lord of the Flies by William Golding thematic unit close reading analysis unit including chapter excerpts and figurative language analysis focal points.
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7th - 10th
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Lord of the Flies Study Guide - reading questions, literary terms, themes KEY
This guide includes Text-based questions that are designed for in-depth analysis and academic discussions (see preview for examples). Chapter 8 Socratic Seminar. Literary terms, devices, and themes notes pageThe EASEL activity is about the types of conflict - gradual release of identifying the four types using visuals, life examples, and then examples from the novel. I recommend using this around chapter 3.Related lessons are:Quizzes that match this study guidePowerPoints with lessons, activi
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7th - 12th
1984: Focused Readings for Common Core Classrooms
1984 is an immensely complex and troubling novel. For students to understand it in any depth requires them to read carefully and closely, and to reflect thoughtfully on what they have read. These focused reading assignments are designed with the intent of guiding students through inquiries of specific topics and themes in the novel. They assume that students have read (or are in the process of reading) 1984 “straight through,” either through homework assignments, silent reading, or a combinati
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8th - 12th
Oedipus Rex: PowerPoint on Greek theater, tragic hero, Oedipus, more!
This PowerPoint can be used for any Greek tragedy or tragic hero with minor tweaks. The PowerPoint includes:Tragic Hero traitsGreek tragedy and theater terms, including the Oracle of DelphiThree types of irony with examplesThemes present in OedipusMotifs present in OedipusTaboo discussionPre-reading activity and videos for reading OedipusI had students constantly track the themes and motifs with each reading so when it came time to write their essays, they had all the text listed.For the study
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9th - 12th
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Animal Farm Unit Plan *Great for Remote Learning!*
Animal Farm, a novella by George Orwell, is a story of farm animals who rise up in a rebellion against the farmer exploiting them for human gain. The animals, who are personified, agree to create a new and more equal society; a plan that quickly goes awry. Orwell wrote this allegorical tale to satirize world politics, in particular, The Russian Revolution. In this unit, students will analyze Orwell's message, style, and meaning of this powerful tale.This unit is composed of vocabulary by chapter
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Death of A Salesman Thematic Unit
This comprehensive slideshow not only has notes and videos embedded but tasks and assignments for students to complete along the way. This slideshow is meant to guide a class study of the play Death of a Salesman. It provides not only notes about the play but a variety of supplemental activities to stimulate thinking about themes and character.
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9th - 12th
The World Below the Brine by Whitman Close Reading Poem Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The World Below the Brine" by Walt Whitman. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with using short stories or novellas or excerpts from "The Heart of Darkness, or "The Pearl", and the novel, "A Night to Remember". Other texts could include the novel or excerpt of "The
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7th - 12th
Murder Ballad Mini Unit
Unit Premise: "Originally, the murder ballad subgenre sprung from the ballad tradition, a narrative song form that often depicted an event (in the case of murder ballads, the killing is the event). What many listeners don’t realize is that traditional American murder ballads often depict the real and true murder of a woman."This is a great spooky season mini unit or just a fun anytime unit. I find that the kids get really hyped and interested in the topic because most, if not all of them, listen
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9th - 11th
Antony and Cleopatra Act 2, Scene 2 Excerpt Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Poetry Reading Analysis of an excerpt from Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 201-228 of "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare. This poem is great for high school audience as to the level and vocabulary being high, but explained within the questioning.Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.Other Shakespeare Close Reading Poet
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9th - 11th
Short Stories Unit Outline
Short Story Unit Outline - coming of age through defining momentsCCSS based unit objectiveslist of materialslist of assignments (formative) and assessments (summative)list of vocabulary terms6+ short stories w. figurative language focus and writing prompts selected stories include diverse perspectives on coming of age (Latinx, African American, LGBTQ, White, male, female, transgender, low-SES, high-SES)
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Short Stories Unit
Heart of Darkness Excerpt Beg. of Part 3 Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt from the beginning of part 3 of the novel la"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. Whether an assessment/analysis for part 3 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, character traits, summarization, citing text evidence, inference, and drawing conclusions. Check out the other excerpt from the same novel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Lord of the Flies Unit Plan
Lord of the Flies - incredibly detailed scheme of work document on reading skills that includes activities and resources for over 19 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include characters, plot, structure, historical context, themes, language analysis and more.To work in conjunction with our Lord of the Flies complete scheme of work pack
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Lord of the Flies Complete Unit
Romeo and Juliet Unit
Includes questions and quotations and vocabulary for each Act. Also included 2 quizzes, a study-guide, and a final test. All you need to get started! Aligns with common core 9-10 strand.
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8th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Unit Calendar
This is a unit Calendar of my Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Unit. This bundles with the Romeo and Juliet lessons, PBL Prequel Project, the Character Web assignment, assessments and more. I add essential questions and enduring understandings to all of my unit plans, as well as CCSS. This calendar was created with a block schedule in mind (and the first two weeks are in green/gray because we had SBAC testing). So the pace that you set for your students can be manipulated within this calendar
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9th
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