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Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer Unit Plan: Lesson Plans, Activities, Project, Test

By Building Book Love

This Into the Wild Unit Plan is a dynamic, high-interest, common core-aligned unit for this powerful piece of literature. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer is a favorite non-fiction book for many high school students and these Into the Wild lesson plans

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.11-12.4, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.3, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.5, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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A Modest Proposal Satire Study: Fun Lesson Plan + Teaching Satire with Examples

By Building Book Love

Make A Modest Proposal relevant and fun with this engaging satire study! Not only will students better comprehend the challenging text, but they will also be equipped to write their own mini modest proposal for a issue or injustice they the care

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.10

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Tiny House Design for ANY Character: Reading project for inferences, symbolism

By Building Book Love

Tap into the popularity of the growing Tiny House Movement by assigning a literary analysis that students will LOVE. This is a hands-on assignment that brings STEM into the English classroom! This Tiny House lesson can be used with ANY character,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Google Apps

$3.00

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Literary Christmas Cards + Fun Activity: ELA Student Gift, Bulletin Board, Craft

By Building Book Love

Unwrap the magic of the season with literary holiday cards! This set of 50+ student greeting cards and a bonus activity is the perfect blend of festive cheer and bookish charm. ⭐What's Inside: ⭐1. A Collection of 50+ Literary Holiday Cards:Classic

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Printables, Posters

$3.99

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Critical Lenses to use with ANY Fictional Text!

By Building Book Love

Sometimes it takes a little tactile learning to grasp difficult concepts. This lesson uses fun props as a way to teach students how to analyze literature through critical lenses. This lesson also includes examples for each lens from Harry Potter.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

$3.00

208

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Dolly Parton's America Podcast Unit Plan : Podcast Lesson Plans for High School

By Building Book Love

When I first heard the Dolly Parton's America podcast, I knew it was special. Since its release, it's won a Peabody award, topped the podcast charts, and captivated listeners from all over the world. As an advocate for using podcasts in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$15.00

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Informational Text Lenses: Close Reading Through Informational Text Lenses

By Building Book Love

Here is a great way to make reading informational text a little more fun! This lesson uses props to teach students how to analyze informational text. Also included are examples for each lens from Harry Potter informational text pieces. You will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.2, RI.5.8, RI.6.2, RI.6.5, RI.7.2, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2

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Romantic or Realist: Literary Personality Quiz for Romanticism Lesson Plans

By Building Book Love

When introducing the Romantic Time Period, this quick personality quiz will help students figure out where they fit in your unit of study and will help hook them from the start! By filling out this student-centered personality quiz, students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

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W. B. Yeats in Ireland: Poetry meets Podcast

By Building Book Love

Use this fun, real-world driven lesson to enhance your unit on William Butler Yeats or as an engaging Saint Patrick's Day activity! This lesson uses a wonderful Rick Steves podcast (link included) to facilitate a creative English and geography study

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

$2.00

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William Blake, a Romantic or Realist? + Informational Text

By Building Book Love

William Blake, a Romantic or Realist? Every time I teach the Romantic time period, I search for a fun little quiz for my students to take to determine if they are a romantic or a realist (based on the literary definition). Unable to find one, I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Informational Text

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After a decade of teaching high school English in East Tennessee, I now work to help other ELA teachers create meaningful, engaging, and joyful learning experiences.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Here you will find creative ELA activities to up your classroom engagement and simple solutions to ease your teacher workload.

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Author of Keeping the Wonder: An Educator's Guide to Magical, Engaging, and Joyful Learning

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I majored in English and have a Masters in English Education from East Tennessee State University; I graduated with honors in both of my degrees.

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