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Common Core RI.9-10.4 unit plans under $5
Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Native American Literature: Meaningful Podcast + Cultural Appropriation Activity
PRINT + DIGITAL!This lesson is the perfect modern day connection of cultural appropriation that your students can see happening around them right now. Give them the tools to be informed by experts about cultural appropriation from the All My Relations podcast with two different episode options with doodle notes. After this, students will read articles about different types of cultural appropriation in the mainstream media through articles. To make analyzing these articles more engaging, students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nonfiction Articles Reading Comprehension Passages Middle High - Scary Story
In this reading comprehension unit with high-interest nonfiction articles, students embark on an exploratory journey into the fascinating narrative of an allegedly haunted high school! This engaging nonfiction unit skillfully intertwines reading comprehension strategies with a deep dive into paired passages - including the intriguing tale of the school's history and reportings of paranormal phenomena compared to a thoughtfully crafted email from the school's administration. As students engage w
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8th - 11th
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Presidential Perspectives: A Presidents' Day Reading Comprehension Activity Set
Celebrate President's Day with this engaging and comprehensive Middle School ELA lesson plan that explores the rich history and language associated with the leaders of our nation. "Presidential Perspectives" is a thoughtfully crafted resource designed to captivate your students' interest while reinforcing key ELA skills.WHAT YOU GET:Accessible and differentiated reading passagesVocabulary exercisesComprehension questionsCreative writing promptsDiscussion guidesResearch graphic organizersWord sea
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4th - 10th
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Stephen King Elements of Horror: "The Man Who Loved Flowers" Short Story & Essay
Looking for a compelling unit on horror that will get your students sharpening their close reading skills, discussing big ideas, and exploring literary elements on a deeper level? Students love the work of Stephen King and with good reason! His writing is accessible, compelling, and impactful. But reading well-written horror stories with your classes accomplishes way more than just grabbing their attention. What’s great about literary horror when it’s taught the right way is that it really give
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Complete Unit Lesson Plan for Rhetorical Analysis, 9th and 10th Grade Focus
This is a complete four-week unit for Rhetorical Analysis, with bell ringers, quizzes, practices, formative assessments, and three versions of a summative assessment (with a Common Core-aligned rubric). This is indeed a complete unit that I've been teaching and refining for years. (I'll have some of my Animal Farm materials up at some point.)This lesson is bundled with my "Rhetorical Analysis Complete Unit -- Slide Show" and also my "Build Your Own Nation! Learning Rhetorical Devices and Propaga
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9th - 11th
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FDR Four Freedoms Speech Nonfiction Unit - Growing Bundle - CCSS Aligned
This FDR Four Freedoms Speech growing bundle is perfect for a study of Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech. It is designed for use in your Nonfiction Unit and targets the common core nonfiction ELA standard (CCSS Aligned). What's included in this FDR Four Freedoms Speech Nonfiction bundle:Included in this FDR Four Freedoms Speech Nonfiction growing bundle as of 1/18/21 are:➤ FDR's "Four Freedoms" Speech Vocabulary and Anticipation GuideAnticipation Questions Google FormStudents will
Grades:
8th - 11th
Articles - 3: Compare & Contrast Texts
~ READING & WRITING TEST PREP ~ Prepare your students for STATE ASSESSMENTS. But it's MORE than just test prep. It's GOOD writing. OPTIONS: Use these RESOURCES as a simple READING ACTIVITY:Work on reading COMPREHENSION. DISCUSS the text.Answer MULTIPLE CHOICE questions. Or ADD a bit more and FOCUS on making strong CLAIMS and writing compelling PARAGRAPHS......................................................READING LEVEL: 3rd gradeTOPICS APPROPRIATE for students in 4th – 12th grades.........
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4th - 12th
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Building a website project
Hello, great to have you here! I am glad to share with you the project tht has been a success for years with my high school students. There are multiple files here, and I recommend you begin with the video. All may be tailored to you institution's and own classroom's objectives, and may be worked over a short or long period. This aims to teach students Digital Citizenship concepts through the Language Arts classroom, hopefully making them learn how to surf the web with greater knowledge and bett
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9th - 12th
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Genius Hour Project for Secondary English
If you want to start incorporating passion projects in your classroom, try out this unit! Students brain storm a topic, create a proposal, receive approval, meet weekly with groups and teacher supervisor, and then present their findings to the class. This unit builds skills students will use in the workplace as adults while keeping engagement high. Included in your purchase are:Student Brainstorming SheetProposal Proposal RubricGroup member feedback reflectionTeacher feedback reflectionMilestone
Grades:
8th - 10th
Black History & Rhetoric Paired Unit
This unit combines the basics of rhetoric (logos, pathos, ethos) with some figures and concepts from American Black history including W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, and sharecroppers. The backbone of the unit is Rhetoric. Students identify its various forms in the movie, The Great Debaters. The Movie is not included in this download - it must be purchased separately. However, it is possible to shorten this unit by removing the movie from the curriculum and instead just fo
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Gnome Swimmer
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Claim Evidence Reasoning: CER Mini Whodunit Bundle - Herpetologist Actor
This is a bundle of three mini lessons on CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) that can also be used for exercises of Line of Reasoning/Line of Evidence for AP Classes and general education classes. It contains graphic organizers, whodunit mysteries to solve with my original character, and the solutions. (Whodunit mysteries are also available to purchase separately.)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Gridiron Legacy: A Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Activity Set
Dive into the thrill of the Super Bowl with this comprehensive and exciting Middle School ELA lesson bundle! "Gridiron Legacy" is a dynamic collection of lesson plans, activities, and resources designed to captivate your students while reinforcing essential ELA skills.WHAT YOU GET:Accessible and differentiated reading passagesVocabulary exercisesComprehension questionsCreative writing promptsNFL team researchSKILLS FOCUS:Vocabulary in contextNon-fiction/informational readingComprehensionCreative
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4th - 10th
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Shadows & Stories: A Groundhog Day Reading Comprehension Activity Set
Elevate your Groundhog Day celebrations with our engaging reading comprehension pack, seamlessly integrated with a global exploration of weather prediction folklore and historical weather tracking activities! This resource is meticulously designed for elementary and middle school students, offering a holistic learning experience.WHAT YOU GET:Accessible and differentiated reading passagesVocabulary exercisesComprehension questionsCreative writing promptsHistorical weather trackingWeather predicti
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4th - 10th
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Jamaica Kincaid "A Small Place" | World Literature | Literary Non-Fiction Essay
Looking for a unit on a compelling yet accessible essay on the legacy of colonialism? Jamaica Kincaid’s book-length essay A Small Place is a powerful and accessible piece of writing on the effects of tourism and colonialism on Kincaid’s home of Antigua. Written in the second person, this essay is a unique and engaging choice for all levels. It’s a great essay for adding context to your study of another of Kincaid’s literary works or for opening up a discussion around our responsibilities as cit
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Federalist Papers - 5 Day Unit - Text Analysis, CCSS
This is a 5-day unit in which students analyze key text excerpts from The Federalist Papers. This text analysis is great for a study in American literature for ELA, but can also be useful in a history classroom. Students will: Delve into the context of the authors' purpose, read from 4 key Federalist Paper texts (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, infer reasoning from the content, and complete a writing assignment in which they write their own
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8th - 12th
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Eclipse Explorers: A 2024 Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Activity Set
Make the 2024 Solar Eclipse unforgettable with this comprehensive activity pack designed specifically for middle school ELA classrooms! This resource is packed with engaging and meaningful activities to celebrate the joy of reading and promote literacy among your students.WHAT YOU GET:Accessible and differentiated reading passagesVocabulary exercisesComprehension questionsCreative writing promptsWorld and North America mapsSKILLS FOCUS:Vocabulary in contextNon-fiction/informational readingCompre
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4th - 10th
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Slam Dunk Reads: A March Madness Reading Comprehension Activity Set
Make March Madness unforgettable with this comprehensive activity pack designed specifically for middle school ELA classrooms! This resource is packed with engaging and meaningful activities to celebrate the joy of reading and promote literacy among your students.WHAT YOU GET:Accessible and differentiated reading passagesVocabulary exercisesComprehension questionsCreative writing promptsSKILLS FOCUS:Vocabulary in contextNon-fiction/informational readingComprehensionCreative writingCritical think
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4th - 10th
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Style & Tone : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Get ready to ignite your students' passion for literature with this comprehensive and engaging lesson plan. This resource will make your life easier. Designed to meet the highest standards, this lesson plan will take your students on an exciting journey of style and tone exploration. Students will be able to analyze an author's writing style and tone in a given text, identify and explain the use of language, sentence structure, and rhetorical devices in the text, evaluate how the author's choice
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Literary Analysis Bundle : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Native American Literature | Literary Nonfiction | Close Reading | Thomas King
Looking for a compelling essay on Indigenous literature and creation stories? “‘You’ll Never Believe What Happened’ Is Always a Great Way to Start” by American-born Canadian writer Thomas King is a great choice for examining questions around how we view the world and the stories we tell about our worlds. It’s a powerful introduction to creation stories and why they matter, and it’s also an entertaining and vulnerable look at King’s own life and the stories he tells about it. The combination of
Grades:
9th - 12th
Context Clues : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Get ready to ignite your students' passion with this comprehensive and engaging lesson plan. This resource will make your life easier. Designed to meet the highest standards, this lesson plan will take your students on an exciting journey of context clues exploration. They be able to understand the concept of context clues and their importance in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words, develop strategies for identifying and interpreting context clues in texts, and apply their knowledge of c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Vocabulary Development Bundle : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Digital and Information Literacy : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Get ready to ignite your students' passion with this comprehensive and engaging lesson plan. This resource will make your life easier. Designed to meet the highest standards, this lesson plan will take your students on an exciting journey of digital and information literacy. They will be able to understand the importance of digital literacy and information literacy in the digital age, learn how to navigate online resources effectively and efficiently, and develop critical evaluation skills to as
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Research Skills Bundle : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Using Library Resources : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
Get ready to ignite your students' passion with this comprehensive and engaging lesson plan. This resource will make your life easier. Designed to meet the highest standards, this lesson plan will take your students on an exciting journey of using library resources. They will be able to understand the purpose and importance of utilizing library resources for research, become proficient in navigating library catalogs, databases, and other digital tools, and learn to critically evaluate and select
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Research Skills Bundle : Editable Lesson Plan for High School
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