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Common Core RL.8.3 outlines
Character Traits PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is meant to be used as an introduction to studying character traits. It defines character traits, gives examples, ways to identify character traits, and how to explain or prove a person's character trait(s) using evidence. It is aligned to CCSS for several grade levels. The last two slides include an outlined note taking guide with blanks for students to fill in based on the information in the powerpoint. The answers to the note taking guide are not visible but do appear when stu
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3rd - 8th
Middle School Literary Essay Writing Rubric, Outline, and Mentor Text Bundle
These documents form the foundation for supporting essay writers in deep analysis of literatureFrom this bundle, you will be able to:-model expected skills for a literary essay-model extension(distinguished) skills for students exceeding standard-utilize a rubric with descriptors for each level of proficiency-work with students to self assess and set goals for each standard/skill-scaffold your instruction for students who need more support and gradually remove the outline as students become more
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6th - 8th
Harlem Renaissance Poster Project || Black History Month, Poetry Analysis
Celebrate Black History Month with a comprehensive and creative poster project. Students will have the opportunity to research a poet from the Harlem Renaissance and provide an overview of their life. Using a well-structured outline, students can sample works from their poet and then conduct a mini poetry analysis. After researching the Harlem Renaissance and their poet, students will use their creativity to create a vibrant poster that celebrates the Harlem Renaissance.Included in this Google D
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7th - 10th
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer' Stone Novel Study (Printable and Digital Version)
Versions Included: 56-page Editable Google Slides Version 56-page Printable PDF VersionPairs with the Novel: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingEach Novel Study Includes: Character Analysis R.A.C.E Question Directions Chapter Packet for all ChaptersPre-Reading PredictionPost-Reading DoodleChapter Summary Chapter Vocabulary (4 words per chapter, uses Frayer Model) Chapter Comprehension Questions (most requiring text evidence) Movie/Book Comparison Chart
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5th - 12th
Writing a Newspaper Article Based on a Literature or Nonfiction Text (editable!)
Are you looking for a great activity that will help students dig into a text at a deeper level, while also working on writing and communication skills? This is a great activity that will wrap up a novel study, the study of a text set, or all the texts students read during a quarter. Very adaptable lesson that can be used more than once!During this assignment, students will work on the following skills:Summarizing an event from a fiction or nonfiction text.Thinking critically about an event that
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7th - 10th
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Plot Chart
This is your standard plot chart, with some different formatting to make it a little bit more eye-catching!
You can either print these out for student use, display on a smart board or whiteboard, or have students direct edit the pdf!
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5th - 12th
Blank Plot Diagram
This product is a scaffolded blank plot diagram, including definitions for each element of plot and questions to guide students in correctly completing the diagram. In addition to a space for writing information, each element of plot has a space for students to add a picture as well. The diagram is open-ended and can be applied to any literary text.
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6th - 9th
Example Character Analysis Essay
Example Character Analysis Essay that uses Shrek as a source text. Tracks Shrek's character development from the beginning, middle, and end, of the movie.
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6th - 9th
The Giver Themes Paragraph Writing, Reading Questions, Chapter 13 Lois Lowry
Teach paragraph writing for The Giver novel study with these engaging discussion questions and paragraph writing assignment for Lois Lowry’s novel. Teach this lesson after reading chapter 13. Students analyze a scene and write a paragraph response where they discuss the themes of The Giver. During this assignment, students closely review a passage that discusses the argument in favor of “Sameness”. Students are asked to analyze the scene and determine the author's purpose by answering discussion
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6th - 9th
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Literary Analysis Spooky Stories
Literary Analysis Spooky Stories will engage your students. This resource will spice up literary analysis instruction. Literary Analysis Spooky Stories is the perfect activity to engage your students, because middle school students love spooky stories. The assignment is laid out step-by-step and provides students with cheat sheets to guide them through the process. Included in this resource:Editable PPT and Google Version (some items are not editable due to Terms of Use)NOT Editable PDF print
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7th - 8th
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Major Event Writing Assignment for a Novel
One page sheet for students to write about a major event in a novel. They will choose a major event from the novel and then complete the chart with the important details. Great to gather information for a summary or to help analyze the text.
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6th - 8th
Character Trait Exploration
Easy | Quick | Multi-Use This resource can be used so many ways! Analyze a character, and their biggest character trait with this in depth graphic organizer. This activity can be done in small groups, whole group or individually. My personal favorite is small groups then museum walk or present each groups. Step 1: chose a character and their biggest character trait. Step 2: students will: Define trait either from dictionary or in their own wordsGive 3 examples from the text Decide the connot
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6th - 9th
Literature Conflict Note Sheet
Use this note sheet to have students take notes on the different types of conflict: internal, external, character vs self, character vs character, character vs nature, and character vs society. Can be used in a middle school ELA classroom.
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Story Elements: Type of Conflict Slides, Note Sheet, and Exit Ticket
How to Write a Book Report in Academic Essay Format
Help guide your students to write an academic book report. Students need clear instruction on what to include in an essay about a novel. Provides examples for writing a thesis as well as a scoring rubric.
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6th - 9th
House On Mango Street- Final Assessment & Project
This product uses the text House on Mango Street and includes: - Final comprehension assessment with passages (Google Form)- Final written response (outline & essay)- Final theme video project directions, planning guides, and examples *Bundle and save when you purchase my 6 week House on Mango Street unit!
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: House on Mango Street 6 Week Unit & Assessment/Final Project
Independent Reading Journey Introduction and Rubrics
Welcome to the Independent Reading Journey! This Journey is a year-long independent reading challenge separated into 2 semesters. This is an editable multi-grade document in which each grade level has a different reading goal to reach by the end of the year. This Journey is not just about reading, but about reading response as well! Each book the students read will need at least 1 accompanying reading response journal entry (called a Rumination Entry) both for honesty and critical thinking / dee
Elements of Literature Guided Notes
I created this set of guided notes to pair with a couple of lessons on the elements of literature. In this download, you will have access to:A black-and-white copy of notes (for easy printing)A color copy of notesAn answer key with examples and explanationsIf you download the digital copy and send me a message or leave a comment, I can also send you the Google Slide editable version, so you can make it your own.A lesson to accompany these notes will be uploaded in the future, too.
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6th - 8th
Short Stories Unit Plan (UbD)
This unit plan is laid out in UbD format (includes: Enduring Understandings, Essential Questions, Content, Skills, Texts, Common Core Standards, EL/DL supports) as well as the Daily Learning Targets for CCSS RL8.1, RL8.2, & RL8.3.
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7th - 9th
Direct vs. Indirect Characterization Guided Notes
- Guided notes with examples on the difference between direct and indirect characterization
- Filled in notes included!
- Youtube link attached with examples of direct vs. indirect characterization
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7th - 9th
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Elements of Style: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Symbol, and Diction
Looking for lecture notes or handouts on the different elements of style?Included in this seven page printable are definitions and examples for simile, metaphor, personification, symbolism and diction. A great tool to begin teaching figurative language, or a good refresher.Great for both Informational and Literary texts, ready to print and pass out! *****************************************************************************If you like this product, you may also like:Character Motivation Works
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6th - 12th
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5 Paragraph Essay Tutorial for Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry
Everything you need to teach your students how to write a 5 paragraph analytical essay about Mildred Taylor's novel Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry. Includes assignment sheet, thesis instruction, introductory paragraph instruction, body paragraph instruction, how to include quotations as evidence in writing, body paragraph checklist, concluding paragraph instruction, essay checklist, and essay rubric score sheet.
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6th - 9th
Animal Farm Essay Rubric, Outline, Prompts, and MLA Format Guide
This document includes a rubric, outline, prompts, and a guide to MLA format. I used this after reading George Orwell's Animal Farm with my class, but you could adapt it to any class novel. Use this with students who are just learning how to structure a five-paragraph essay or provide this resource to students who are struggling and require differentiation.
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7th - 12th
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Basic Literary Essay Outline
This simplified one-page organizer helps struggling students visualize a full-length evidence-based response to a literary work. Can be used with most prompts.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dialect versus Dialogue Foldable
This foldable is close style notes in Venn Diagram style explaining the unique qualities as well as the similar qualities of dialect and dialogue.
It can be glued into an interactive notebook or used independently as well.
It is designed to be run on one sheet of paper front and back. It requires trimming around the edges and two cuts along cut lines.
I trim along the edges to save time and reduce floor scraps. Students cut after completing the close notes. My eighth graders were very
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5th - 8th
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