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Middle school ELA test prep thematic unit plan microsofts
Types of Characters and Characterization Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
Activity contains:
* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples (**PLEASE NOTE: Many of these videos come from youtube, please ensure that you district has access prior to purchasing. If you notice that a link no longer works, please let me know and I will update it with a new link.)
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall po
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Types of Characters (and Characterization) Powerpoint
This is a fun, engaging lesson for teaching CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION that your students will be sure to enjoy!
Activity contains:
* EDITABLE 20-slide powerpoint
* 9 entertaining video examples
* 11 Illustrated definitions that can be printed for adorable word wall posters
* Variety of colorful backgrounds, images, and fonts
Tems included:
Antagonist
Archetype
Central Character
Characterization
Direct Characterization
Dynamic Character
Indirect Characterization
Minor Characters
Motive
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
8th Grade English ELA Lessons in PowerPoint Slides for FULL YEAR (42 Weeks)
This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of detailed 8th Grade ELA lessons in PowerPoint addressing the following core texts: Homecoming, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, A Single Shard, and The Princess Bride. These lessons for an entire year in PowerPoint are designed to be paired with my resource "8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plan Bundle (Entire Year - 42 Weeks)." These lessons likewise address all of the Grade 8 ELA Common Core standards in ways that promote critical thinking, text-to-world
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â 8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR
8th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans, Slides, & Materials BUNDLE for FULL YEAR
Looking for everything you need to teach 8th Grade ELA for the ENTIRE YEAR all in one place? Here it is. This MASSIVE BUNDLE DEAL of 1,099 pages and slides in total includes: 352 pages of Daily Lesson Plans for the FULL YEAR (42 weeks) in Hook/Teach/Model/Practice/Apply format with Prior Knowledge Connections, Differentiation by Style and Level, Clear Objectives, highlighted Blooms verbs, Engaging Bell-Ringers, Relevant and World-Connected Journal Writes, Explicit Directions for Activities, Work
Grades:
6th - 9th
10th Grade Vertically Aligned Grammar Curriculum using No Red Ink
In this resource, you will recieve:17 premade grammar lessons7 checkpoint quizzes3 passage assessmentsa "grammar cheat sheet"Notes organizerGoogle sheet data tracking When you click any assignment link, it will populate the whole practice for you. All you have to do is click the class you want to assign it to and choose a due date!Each lesson builds directly on the lesson before it and supports ACT Grammar prep. This resource plus the 9th grade curriculumn covers 75% of the ACT grammar skills.Th
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6th - 11th
The Moon STEM Science Close Reading Analysis
Included in the STEM-related series are fiction and nonfiction stories and poems that explore different sciences and inspire students to discover a love of or talent for many other opportunities in science-related topics. This excerpt includes "The Moon."Connecting Science and ELA can be an essential element for the classroom. Understanding sciences includes reading, but like many varied careers, researching advancements in a job is required and needed. Other STEM related activities to try:Moun
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2nd - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
The Raven by Poe Close Reading Analysis grades 4-6
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe for grades 4-6 and teteach in middle school and high school. 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 a using short stories/excerpts also by Poe or other horror themed poems or song lyrics like "Monster Mash" or "Purple People Eater, as
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3rd - 9th
Classic Poems to Teach Specific Themes and the Paired-Texts to go with them
Have you searched and searched for poetry to match the theme you are teaching? Unit planned? Check out the lists of poems, quotes, short stories, songs, articles, novellas, novels, and excerpts that can be used to pair with the themes below. Check out the other lists available in the store as well. Cross-curricular and great for test prep. In person on online teaching. The lists included in this pack Back to School, New Beginnings, Perseverance, and How Sports Inspire Us. Check out some of the p
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Bells" by Edgar Allan Poe. 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 a using short stories/excerpts with surprise endings such as other poems by Poe as well as short stories like, "Harrison Bergeron", "The Cold Equations", "The Lottery", or "Button, Button". "Lat
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
The Mousetrap Act 2, Scene 1 Excerpt 3 Close Reading Drama Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt explores the scene where Sargeant Trotter is asking each person present where they were when Mrs. Boyle was murdered. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays, novels, as well as other short stories with a mystery to solve such as "Strange Jest" by Agatha Christie. This
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7th - 12th
Twas the Night Before Christmas Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" or the actual title, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. 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 covers figurative language and word choice in detail for a younger audience or review for older with defined, detailed steps to help th
Grades:
2nd - 10th
A Night to Remember by Walter Lord Quiz Chapter 8-10
This is a quiz for chapters 8-10 of the novel "A Night to Remember" by Walter Lord about the historical sinking of the Titanic.The novel pairs well with theanalysis of other documents about the sinking of the "unsinkable" Titanic.Great for close reading virtual learning/distance learning where the student can take it to a higher level using the text. If you are looking for great test practice for virtual learners, check out the rest of Teach Well ELA's close reading activities.Check out other it
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Practicing Reading Closely:Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address part 1
Today we will begin a study about the Haudenosaunee Iroquois people and some of their  traditions. 2
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*I can use details and examples from the Thanksgiving Address when  explaining  what specific passages say or mean.Â
*I can show what I know by contributing to discussions.
New York’s Common Core Standards:I can explain what a text says using specific details from the text. (RI.4.1) I can explain the main points in a historical text accurately. (RI.4.3) I can e
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3rd - 6th
The Mousetrap Act 1, Scene 2 Excerpt 2 Close Reading Drama Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt of "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, a whodunnit mystery play close reading analysis. It is also known as "Three Blind Mice" in story form. This excerpt explores the scene where Sargeant Trotter enters the play on skis and appears at the window, then starts asking questions to each. This scene is the first part of the play where all seven characters are officially on the stage. The play pairs well with a "Whodunnit" themed set of poems, short stories, plays,
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7th - 12th
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Close read using thematically linked poems
A close-read lesson using thematically connected poems "Incident" and "Ku Klux". Lesson includes poems and side-by-side guided questions as well as open answered questions. This lesson allows students to make claims about the poetic elements and ideas in the poems while linking it all back to the novel. Can be used alone or in conjunction with the award winning novel.
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5th - 8th
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Foul Shot by Hoey Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Foul Shot" by Edwin A. Hoey that includes: Teacher Directions for Elementary Teachers, Online and printable version 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. Poetry for boys is essential in the early grades so finding poetry that appeals to them is essential in itself. This poem covers figurati
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2nd - 7th
Night Excerpt Beg. of Ch. 2 by Elie Wiesel Close Reading Analysis for students
This activity examines an excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 2 of the novella "Night" by Elie Wiesel. Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of chapter 2 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, citing text evidence, internal and external conflict, plot analysis, suspense, inference, and drawing conclusions. Check out the other
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â War Time Novel/Poetry Thematic Unit Paired Texts Close Reading Analysis
Science STEM STEAM Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Included is a poem that explores different sciences and inspires students to discover a love of or talent for many other opportunities in science-related topics. Connecting Science and ELA can be an essential element for the classroom. Understanding sciences includes reading, but like many varied careers, researching advancements in a job is required and needed. OTher STEM related activities to try:Mountain Bunker Ham RadioBike Like a HawkOak Tree Radio RescueTalking to the Skies Louisiana Swamp
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2nd - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-PS2-5
Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti Paired-Text Set Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Back to School paired text set.Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti close reading poetry analysis. This analysis includes the poem and a comparative short story with similar elements and themes for the students to analyze and compare and contrast. DOK 2 level comprehensive questions and graphic organizer options are included. 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 o
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5th - 8th, Higher Education
Lord of the Flies Figurative Language Analysis and Literary Devices Chapters 2-7
Lord of the Flies by William Golding Chapter Two-Seven figurative language analysis and literary devices. Enjoy this freebie to go along with teaching the novel. Chapter 1 and Chapters 8-12 figurative language analysis are available as well to check out.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Lord of the Flies Thematic Unit Close Reading Analysis
Night Excerpt End of Ch. 4 by Elie Wiesel Close Reading Analysis for students
This activity examines an excerpt from near the end of Chapter 4 of the novella "Night" by Elie Wiesel. Whether an assessment/analysis for the end of chapter 4 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, citing text evidence, internal and external conflict, plot analysis, suspense, inference, and drawing conclusions. Check out the other e
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â War Time Novel/Poetry Thematic Unit Paired Texts Close Reading Analysis
Ham Radio Beginnings and Today Close Reading Analysis STEM
Common Core Test Practice for STEM, Math, and Science can be hard to find for areas taught that help ELA teachers able to integrate and correlate with teaching teams for PLC and theme-related teaching.The non-fiction document included is a common core-based story and set of questions for middle school to high school with higher-level thinking objectives that include word meaning, word choice, citing text evidence, and making connections.Check out the other STEM ELA texts that center around ham r
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Boston Harbor Rescue Ham Radio STEM ELA Common Core Test Practice
Common Core Test Practice for STEM, Math, and Science can be hard to find for areas taught that help ELA teachers able to integrate and correlate with teaching teams for PLC and theme-related teaching.The fiction document included is a common core-based story and set of questions for middle school to high school with higher-level thinking objectives that include word meaning, figurative language, plot elements, citing text evidence, and making connections.Check out the other STEM ELA texts that
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Grades:
4th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-3
The Ocean by Nathaniel Hawthorne Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Analysis of "The Ocean" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 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 an understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem covers figurative language, theme, poetry elements, compare/contrast, citing evidence, drawing conclusions, inference, word choice, word meaning, suspense and tension, author's purpose, summary, and tone.This poem
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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