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High school literature activities on sale
Alternative Book Report One Pager - USE WITH ANY BOOK - Middle High School
Here is another great alternative to a traditional book report. "One Pagers" are a condensed version of the important aspects of a book that incorporates in-depth analysis and artistic/creative aspects. This can be used in literature circles, novel studies or with short stories.Your students will:- Make and explain text connections with supporting evidence/examples- Select and explain important or powerful quotes from the book- Provide a summary of the plot elements- Write a character analysis i
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4th - 12th
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Things Fall Apart (Achebe) Complete Advanced Teaching BUNDLE + ANSWERS + GUIDE
One of my favorite novels to teach, I've revisited and revised my Things Fall Apart resources and included a comprehensive range of activities for the entire novel.Each unit included in this comprehensive bundle focuses on different aspects of this African classic worth teaching (and standards-aligned) Examples of the activities included in each unit are:1. Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter of Things Fall Apart2. Let's Get Quizzical! - Quote Hunt Quiz for each chapter
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Fall of the House of Usher : PowerPoint, Google Slides
"The Fall of the House of Usher" brought to you in PowerPoint! Now with guided reading questions added! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening story to your students! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on Poe (extensive), character analysis, literary focus and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Edgar Allan Poe Unit: Raven, Usher, Tell-Tale, Red Death Bundle
"The Wave" - Morton Rhue / Todd Strasser - Complete Teaching BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This bundle includes all my worksheets, handouts and other teaching materials to teach the iconic novel The Wave by Morton Rhue / Todd Strasser. The bundle includes:Pre-Reading Activity (thought-provoking, contextualized worksheet)Context Handout / Newspaper Article: Freedom of Speech & Political Correctness Reading Log & Chapter-by-Chapter Comprehension Questions (all chapters) NEW! - Detailed, COMPREHENSIVE ANSWER KEY + TEACHER'S GUIDE for every chapter and all the questions!The Stanle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tone and Mood PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now over 50 slides! Videos! Examples! Tone and Mood are difficult concepts for students to grasp. Often the difficulty lies within trying to distinguish the two. In this PowerPoint presentation the terms will be defined and explored in a fun and interesting way. Using pictures, paintings and movies students will determine the tone and then look at their own reactions to find the mood. My own classes had a ton of fun with this PowerPoint! Enjoy! Google slides links provided.This is produc
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Allusion : Lesson and PowerPoint, Google Slides
Newly updated! Nearly 40 slides with examples, answers, more! Introduce, connect, and have fun with ALLUSIONS today! Perhaps more than any other lesson I have done, my kids had the most fun with this PowerPoint exploring the many multi-layered possibilities of ALLUSIONS!. At nearly 40 slides, this PPT had my class laughing, learning and even looking for their own allusions. Using Greek and Roman mythology as a vehicle to introduce this literary term, students will define, guess, and try to make
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7th - 12th
The American Dream PowerPoint, Google Slides: Digital Lesson
Perfect for in-class or distance learning! Now 37 slides! "The American Dream" brought to you in PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful concept to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, written response questions, notes, connections to literature, and more! Great for American literature classes as well of social studi
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6th - 12th
The Iliad and Trojan War Visual Tour PowerPoint, Google Slides
Revised and Updated! Now includes a writing component students will enjoy! Whether you are going to teach The Iliad or The Odyssey this PowerPoint is a great resource to introduce your students to the Trojan War! Using fantastic images, this PowerPoint explain the many large events that took place during the Trojan War that led up to the Greeks defeating the Trojans! This PowerPoint will get your students excited to read either the Odyssey OR the Iliad! Google slides link provided.This is pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â The Odyssey Complete Epic Notes Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
10th Grade English ELA Lesson Plans & Materials for FULL YEAR (42 Weeks)
This resource contains a FULL YEAR (42 weeks) of in-depth daily lesson plans, unit plans, close reading quizzes, tests, projects, and printable teaching materials surrounding the following core texts (in this order): Frankenstein, Chinese Cinderella, Julius Caesar, Night, and Native Son. You will receive 307 pages of daily lesson plans and instructional materials addressing Grade 9-10 ELA Common Core standards with passion and purpose – promoting critical thinking and text-to-world connections g
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10th - 12th
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Oxymoron : Lesson and Exercises PowerPoint, Google Slides
Over 25 slides in length! Introduce your students to OXYMORON through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about writing and recognizing oxymoron. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: notes, guided instruction, tons of examples and problems that can be used to check understanding. As with all of my PowerPoints there are spectacular images that will help your classes identify oxymoron! This PowerPoint can
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons
The Cask of Amontillado PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 40 slides! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening, yet difficult, story to your students. Included in this power point are the following: pre-reading questions, guided reading questions, background information, information on Poe, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Hobbit (J. R. R. Tolkien) - COMPLETE NO PREP ACTIVITIES, ANSWERS + DL-BUNDLE
This is a comprehensive bundle of all my print-and-use worksheets, activities, handouts and presentation-mode PDFs for J. R. R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy children’s novel The Hobbit.This comprehensive teaching unit has been OPTIMISED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING and includes the following, variously for EACH CHAPTER of the novel:Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter.Read & Response Journal Questions for each chapter (can be used as an alternative while-reading activity or to e
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5th - 10th
Five Little Indians Lessons - Novel Study - Contemporary Indigenous Issues Unit
Supporting Reconciliation Through Understanding and Inquiry Designed to Support the BC Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement ** This novel is featured in my blog: BC Education’s commitment to Reconciliation, BC Focused Educational Resources & Five Little Indians **This novel study supports the award-winning book, Five Little Indians, written by Michelle Good, while also examining the topics of:· Residential Schools· Searching for Unmarked Graves· Sexual Exploitation/MMIWG2S· Sixties Scoo
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Merchant of Venice ADVANCED TEACHING + EXAM PREP BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This comprehensive, no-prep bundle includes all the worksheets, handouts, activities, teacher's guides, and exam preparation/assessment activities I've created to teach William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Each unit of work focuses on one or two scenes (ALL SCENES of the play are included), and offers a range of the following activities:This comprehensive unit of work includes the following:Comprehension and Close Reading Questions for each scene of the play.Act it Out! - A range of pa
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Importance of Being Earnest" (Wilde) - IB / A-Level TEACH Bundle + ANSWERS
This bundle includes all my handouts, worksheets, and activities to teach The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. The resources are designed to be taught at a fairly high level, avoid looking flashy or patronizing, and instead focus on enabling higher-level cognitive, critical, and thinking skills, as well as to hone close-reading skills in your students. The bundle includes the following resources:1 - Oscar Wilde Biography, with a particular focus on his philosophy of aestheticism and
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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11th Grade ELA Credit Recovery Program Materials for Students At Risk of Failing
This is a full credit recovery work packet of materials for students in danger of failing 11th Grade English Language Arts (ELA).This meticulously designed credit recovery work packet directly addresses student learning loss. This packet of materials concisely addresses all of the key standards and skills covered in 11th Grade ELA. It essentially provides students at risk of failing with one final chance to demonstrate knowledge for the school year, enabling them to apply understanding and hone
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9th - 12th
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The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Lesson PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 Slides! Revised and updated! This is the perfect way to introduce this emotional story to your students! Included in this power point are the following: background information, guided reading, questions, information on the Scarlet Ibis, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story! Google slides
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7th - 10th
The Princess Bride Lesson Plans & Printable Teaching Materials for Full Unit
This is an entire Unit's worth (one full marking period) of in-depth daily lesson plans, curriculum, and printable teaching materials surrounding William Goldman's The Princess Bride. ELA Common Core standards are addressed passionately and with purpose – promoting higher-order thinking, inference, and text-to-world connections. Students must be investigators of text throughout this Unit that demands critical thinking and evidence from multiple perspectives.Includes:38 Pages of Comprehensive and
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6th - 9th
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1984 - George Orwell - COMPLETE IGCSE TEACH + EXAM PREP BUNDLE + ANSWERS
This advanced bundle contains all my various handouts, worksheets, and activities to teach George Orwell’s iconic dystopian novel 1984, with a specific focus on aiding your study of the novel for IGCSE English Literature (1984 is a set text for the IGCSE English Literature Exams in 2020 and 2021).The level is certainly also high enough to be used if you have made 1984 one of the set texts for your IB English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature course.The bundle includes:Resourc
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Advanced Teaching + Drama + Literary Analysis BUNDLE
This bundle contains ALL my print-and-use worksheets, handouts, presentations and teaching activities for my extensive unit on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.The level of the bundle is certainly high enough to be taught as a set text for the IB English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature curriculum OR as a year 8-10 text (also suited to IGCSE / GCSE Exam Prep, depending on the current curriculum!)Most resources, in my opinion, are too patronising of the students.Addition
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lord of the Flies (Golding) Complete NO PREP TEACH BUNDLE ACTIVITIES + ANSWERS
One of my favorite novels to teach, I've revisited and revised my Lord of the Flies resources and included a comprehensive range of activities for EACH of the 12 Chapters of the novel.Each unit focuses on different aspects worth teaching (and standards-aligned). Some examples of the activities included in each unit are:1. Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for each chapter of Lord of the Flies.2. Let's Get Quizzical! - Quote Hunt Quiz for each chapter (a great way to quickly review comp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pun PowerPoint, Google Slides : Lessons and Fun!
Totally revised! Now over 30 slides and reorganized to be user-friendly and fun. It includes many examples of puns, both silly and Shakespearean. Included are notes on different types of puns, exercises with puns, and a small quiz (key included). This lesson is always fun for my classes, and I believe your students will enjoy it as well! *Note: There was a distracting background on a previous version of this product, and that has been removed. Google slides link provided.This is product is
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons
Hatchet Canadian Wilderness Field Guide Research Project
This is a great enrichment project for the novel Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Students will create a Field Guidebook about the Canadian wilderness by researching topics that were mentioned in the novel. Topics include a map of Canada, Canadian facts, Plants and Animals, Survival skills and First Aid.Purchase includes:Student project directionsField Guide informational page printables: Canadian Map Page, Canadian Facts Page, Animals and Plants Page, Survival Skills and First Aid Pages, Field Guid
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5th - 10th
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9th Grade ELA Credit Recovery Program Materials for Students At Risk of Failing
This is a full credit recovery work packet of materials for students in danger of failing 9th Grade English Language Arts (ELA).This meticulously designed credit recovery work packet directly addresses student learning loss. This packet of materials concisely addresses all of the key standards and skills covered in 9th Grade ELA. It essentially provides students at risk of failing with one final chance to demonstrate knowledge for the school year, enabling them to apply understanding and hone cr
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9th - 12th
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