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8th grade poetry dbqs

Tupac Brenda's Got a Baby Close Reading (Distance Learning)

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Learning ObjectivesEngage in small group discussions and gather ideas to share with classmates on specific topicRecognize Brenda’s Got a Baby as a story, and identify parts of the story (i.e. climax, main characters, supporting characters, etc.)Use context clues to draw inferences about the characters in Brenda’s Got a BabyComprehend the events that take place in Brenda’s Got a Baby and relate them to real life situationsIdentify conflict and climax in a written textAnalyze the lyrics of Brenda'

Subjects:

Black History Month, English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Lesson

Emma Lazarus The New Colossus Statue of Liberty Poetry Analysis

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

Deeply analyze Emma Lazarus’s famous poem and connect to its larger historical context of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the “New” immigrants, and America’s melting pot with this everything's-included, no-prep lesson.************************************Greatness is appreciating the layers of poetic word in expressing a complex idea.A poem written as a favor to raise money for a pedestal on which to display an unbelievable gift from France. The iconic poem that almost wasn’t written.Take yo

Subjects:

Poetry, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.4

, RL.9-10.1

, RL.9-10.2

...

"The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman Poetry Discussion Questions

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Boston Massacre: Honor to Crispus Attucks

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FigTree Edu

Students read a synopsis of the Boston Massacre and then decipher a poem honoring Crispus Attucks by John Boyle O'Reilly. Poem is gradually released line by line to allow students to analyze primary source and translate in their own words. Teacher: make copies double-sided Students: fold worksheet accordian style with Attucks' picture on the back. Tested with success by comprehensive, IEP, 504, ELL, GT Thank you in advance for leaving your feedback! Honor to Crispus Attucks by Lucy Figueroa

Subjects:

Informational Text, Poetry, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

DBQs, Scaffolded Notes

World War One History Bundle

Created by

Ms Hughes Teaches

This package contains 6 lessons on the impact of World War One. The lessons look at the war from different perspectives focusing on the less well known aspects including soldiers from the British Empire and the use of the Death Penalty as punishment in the British Army. Students use different skills including interpretation poetry to examine point of view and purpose as well as data analysis and empathy. All of these lessons are available in my store and you can read in more detail what each o

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, DBQs

CCSS:

...

The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman | Poem and Analysis Worksheets

Created by

The History Source

This is a CCLS aligned lesson that examines that poem The Hills We Climb, written by Amanda Gorman for the 59th Inauguration of President Joseph Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. This download includes the full text of the poem with analysis questions.Great for History or ELA classes! Can be used in class or for Distance Learning!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Graphic Organizers

Reading for Meaning "I, Too, Sing America"

Created by

Rachel Lorenzo

This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core. The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The evidence should be quoted from the text. Under the chart are two Think

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

Mini Lesson on Tone

Created by

Sarah Farr

Students will analyze the poem Joy by Molly McGinnis, who is an American Author and will be able to distinguish imagery as well as the five senses using textual evidence from the poem.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

DBQs

Reading for Meaning "I Hear America Singing"

Created by

Rachel Lorenzo

**Goes along with another Reading for Meaning, "I, Too, Sing America." This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core. The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

Reading for Meaning "The Sun"

Created by

Rachel Lorenzo

"The Sun" by Mary Oliver. This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core. The chart has a statement in the middle which students must prove to be either true or false by providing evidence for or against the statement. The evidence should be quoted from the text. Un

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

The Count of Monte Cristo & Characterization: Where did Edmond get his Phizzog?

Created by

Beyond Class

Novel Unit Relevancy: ? Edmond Dantes’ actions are based on various stages of moral development throughout The Count of Monte Cristo. In the first third of the novel, you could argue that Edmond is handed his lot in life by others; thereby, causing the changes in his moral development. This pairing of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Phizzog by Carl Sandburg is a springboard for discussion at the end of the novel. The essay at the end is a summative evaluation. (BE SURE to do

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing-Expository

Grades:

8th

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

Poetry and the Space Program

Created by

Lincoln Logger

Using primary source documents, students will analyze the impact of the Apollo space program on American culture. There is a guiding question, 5 primary sources to analyze, and a graphic organizer to help the student. Investigation culminates in a written analysis and a Found Poem that students will create, with an example to help them get started. This investigation should take 1-2 class periods depending on student abilities. Recommended for grades 7-12. Easily adapted for students with I

Subjects:

Astronomy, Poetry, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.2

, WHST.6-8.8

Rubric for assessing written products- Honors Classes

Created by

Amber Becker

I use this rubric in my Honors classes to grade student work. Using elements of the Common Core Standards, this rubric assesses paragraph responses to question prompts. The rubric is aligned with my classroom instruction in writing "Perfect Paragraphs." Criteria includes evidence and accuracy of content.

Subjects:

Informational Text, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Lesson

Common Core Poetry Puzzle Cards: The Bridge Builder

Created by

Ashley B

Includes poem and critical thinking/comprehension puzzle cards. Aligned common core standards are also included.

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Reading

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Literature Circles

Harlem Renissance Poetry by Langston Hughes

Created by

Ashley B

Collection of poetry by Langston Hughes. Use for teaching elements of poetry and about the Harlem Renissance.

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Cultural Activities

R.L. 8-10. 2: "Chanclas" What does the text say and not say?

Created by

Urban Educator

This lesson uses the vignette "Chanclas" by Sandra Cisneros to teach students to determine what the text states both explicitly and implicitly. Scaffolds like images, definitions, and text-dependent questions are embedded to aid in student comprehension and two "assessment" type questions are included at the end of the lesson.

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Centers

CCSS:

RL.8.2

SEL-Discussion "Pandemic is a Portal" - How do we hit reset?

Created by

Emily Misch

This Google Slide challenges students to reflect on a world they want to see. Change in the world begins with an idea derived from discussions. This slide deck is part of a larger unit on the United Nations and their Sustainable Development Goals, but this lesson is through the lens of the poem "The Pandemic is a Portal" by Arundhati Roy. Students will reflect and discuss questions such as "How do you imagine the world after COVID19?," "List some things you’d like to see change instead of going

Subjects:

Government, Poetry, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Lectures, DBQs, Lesson

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