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Middle school literature simulations under $5
The Odyssey: 10 Minute Trojan War : Pre-reading activity
Welcome to an exhilarating and knowledge-packed lesson plan that will equip your students with a deep understanding of the Trojan War, a crucial prelude to comprehending The Odyssey. Through the utilization of a printable kit and the dynamic storytelling technique called "The Woosh," learners will embark on an immersive journey, reenacting the decade-long conflict in a condensed ten-minute form. This proven strategy not only fosters enjoyment but also offers an unparalleled opportunity to introd
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7th - 10th
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Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (Word Doc Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?
TEACHER'S NOTES
Skills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listening
Grades: 6-10
Age groups: 10-17
Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet
Time: About an hour
Preparation and Rules
Step one:
Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the ba
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6th - 11th
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"Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Mock Trial
Assess your students' ability to infer and determine direct and indirect characterization with this fun classroom drama tied to Rod Serling's classic teleplay "Monsters are Due on Maple Street." Packet includes mock trial handout, graphic organizer to be used as students read the teleplay (or watch the "Twilight Zone" episode), and trial rubric.
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6th - 9th
The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial
Assembled here are eight individual resources used with 8th graders to conduct a mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”. For my classes, this was a major-fun!- culminating project in the 2nd trimester. However, I think it could easily be adapted to other purposes, including part of an existing unit on mock trials or a short project within a short story unit.
The key skills addressed with this unit are using evidence from text to build and make an argument, as well as speak
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8th - 12th
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Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (PowerPoint Version)
WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?TEACHER'S NOTESSkills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listeningGrades: 6-10Age groups: 11-17Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About 2 hoursPreparation and RulesStep one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the background info
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6th - 10th
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Harrison Bergeron in 19 Questions
You need a quiz / test for Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron. Ten questions would be too short, but 20 conforms to all the expectations of society. That's why you need a 19-question multiple-choice test with no handicaps whatsoever.
It's always fun to see if a bell curve emerges on these kinds of tests, but for this particular test, it would take on more meaning than usual. Also, be sure to the get free film version of this. It's offered by a conservative group (and they'll send you some other
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7th - 11th
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Hollywood Movie Proposal: Summary of a Novel
Students will explore theme and create an iMovie movie trailer for a book they recently read.
PROJECT INTRO: Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. A Hollywood movie studio wants you to make the book into a movie. The movie studio wants you to present a short trailer explaining the theme and central idea of the book. You must also explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming loca
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3rd - 12th
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The Giver by Lowry Ceremony of Twelve Simulation Lesson and Writing
This lesson is for Chapter 7/8 of The Giver by Lois Lowry. It is a simulation of the Ceremony of Twelve. This will help students understand the gravity and meaning of this ceremony in the book, aiding in their comprehension of what Jonas is undergoing. The simulation includes everything from what you should say in the beginning; mock tests for disposition, energy level, intelligence, and interests - the four components of the "testing period" for the community members; it also includes labels
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6th - 9th
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Utopia vs. Dystopia Mini-Project
In this mini-project, students are introduced to the concept of utopian society while being equally exposed to the inverse -- the concept of dystopian society. I've used it before as an introductory piece before reading The Hunger Games to help give students a better understanding of what's in store regarding Panem (the country that the novel takes place in). I've also seen it be used by colleagues who have taught The Giver.This project is formatted as a Google Slide presentation and has student
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6th - 8th
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Survivor digital Escape Room- Lord of the Flies & Types of Government
Engage your student's knowledge of Lord of the Flies and basic types of government with this interactive, simulation escape room. Students only need to have previously read the first two chapters of the novel in order to participate. This activity includes:1. Puzzles2. Videos3. Teamwork4. Secret doors5. Google forms6. Hidden keys7. Multiple choice questions8. Matching9. Close reading10. Symbols12. Characterization13. Major plot pointsInitial description: Your teammates and you have crash-landed
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7th - 12th
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Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate: Templates, Rubric, Research, Slides
I developed the Hip-hop Shakespeare Debate after thinking carefully about relevance for my students. This debate answers a question I struggled with for years: How can I get my students to authentically engage with Shakespeare's language and how language exposes cultural/societal norms? The Hip-hop Shakespeare debate not only addresses student relevance, it also engages students with the cognitively demanding, novel task of defending a hip-hop artist as "the Shakespeare of our time" with a defen
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Outsiders by Hinton - Essay Packet and Fairness Debate of Gangs
Are you teaching The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and want an engaging discussion to take place regarding who has a better life - the Socs or the Greasers? Who are the actual "outsiders"? Do you want to also practice or teach persuasive essay writing, in a very structured, fool-proof way? If so, this 14-page lesson plan and writing assignment is for you! ☺ It includes the following:
1. How to set up a debate/simulation/role play in your classroom between the Socs and Greasers, including signs
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6th - 10th
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Final Writing Activity for The Cay by Theodore Taylor: Last Letter to Timothy
The Last Letter to Timothy is a final writing activity for the novel, The Cay by Theodore Taylor. After reading the novel, students take on the role of Phillip and write a final "goodbye" letter to Timothy. This includes a student direction page, including stated CCSS, graphic organizer and requirement /rubric page with movable pieces, digital stationary with friendly letter aligned text-boxes, and a student exemplar. All but the background is editable, so change if needed. Otherwise, this i
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5th - 8th
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Macbeth Dinner Party Act 3 Scene 4
When Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost, his reaction changes the way that Scotland sees him. Ask students to attend the banquet as well. Give them roles or ask them to create characters. The assignment has a rubric and a full description.
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8th - 12th
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City of Ember Role Play Lesson Plan / Resource Pack
This product comes with a google doc lesson plan, google slide instruction to be shared with the class, and google form exit ticket.This lesson is based on the book City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. The recommended age for this book/lesson is 4th-6th grade.Built based on Indiana state standards for fourth grade.
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4th - 7th
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Ender's Game Battle School Simulation
Engage your students in the novel Ender's Game by enacting your very own Battle School! These challenges are fun and engaging and only take about 10 minutes of class time to complete. Documents are in pdf format to help with formatting. If you send me a message after purchasing, I can send you the word documents if you'd like to edit them or change the challenges.
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7th - 10th
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Herd Mentality Card Activity
Teach your students about Herd Mentality with this simple activity! Everyone gets a card and everyone follows the directions to find the answer to the question: Why did I do that?
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8th - 11th
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Classroom Dystopia- Ready-to-Use Student Dystopian Society
Use this ready-to-use classroom dystopian society before, during, or after reading a dystopian novel in your classroom. This is perfect to help students understand what it might be like to live in a dystopian society. This society pairs best with 1984 and/or Brave New World, but it could easily pair with any dystopian novel. Includes set-up instructions, assignment, list of editable rules, and file to a rules poster.
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8th - 12th
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Seedfolks: Letter to the Mayor (Writing Activity/Assessment)
This writing exercise asks students to write a letter (using a simple five-paragraph essay structure) that advocates for the community garden depicted in Seedfolks.Included:Assignment Description (including the specifics of what is happening in the garden and who the letter is to.)Letter OutlineSample Letter (The first two paragraphs were written from Leona's perspective for a slightly different letter prompt.)
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Seedfolks-Engaging Readers in the New Classic
Macbeth Holiday/Christmas Interactive 3D Simulation Theme/Act Writing Activity
Shakespeare's Macbeth's Dagger Soliloquy: Act 2, Scene 1- Holiday/Christmas Interactive 3D Simulation- Appearance Versus Reality Thematic Writing Workshop Activity: This common core aligned resource is a fun and immersive lesson that is a unique and memorable way to get your High School British Literature Classes excited about reading Macbeth and writing their own soliloquies! This beautifully designed resource will excite all of your students as they experience a real-life simulation that bring
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6th - 12th
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Lost at Sea: A Simulation Activity
In preparing to read past Chapter Three of The Cay, I created an interactive group activity to use to simulate being lost at sea and stranded on a deserted island. It asks students to make decisions and then reap the rewards or suffer the consequences of those decisions. This can be used, however, for many other stories, such as Lord of the Flies, Robinson Crusoe, and others.
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5th - 11th
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The Survivor's Utopia
Use this activity to have students design a utopian society! Groups will work together to brainstorm life for citizens of a post-apocalyptic world. They will consider the Systems of Power, Citizen Life, and Culture & Community on behalf of the survivors. This hypothetical scenario will ensure creativity and teamwork for group collaboration around the design of a perfect future.
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6th - 8th
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Writing Games English Literacy Fun Ideas 17 Page Booklet
17 page booklet with excellent ideas to encourage writing.Prewiew is a watermarked cut down versionWriting GamesHave fun with language! Games help to keep pupils alert, active and engaged. The sorts of speedy games outlined below are a useful basis for writing and creative development. They can be selected as warm-up activities before a writing lesson, or at any part of the day.Word linksGive each pair/trio any book or magazine to use (e.g., Readers' Digest, anthologies). The teacher s
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4th - 7th
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Life in Ayn Rand's Anthem - A Class Role Play Activity Lesson
Use this SUPER FUN lesson in your classroom to allow students to step into the shoes of someone living in the setting of Anthem by Ayn Rand. This lesson will encourage students to decide on a name, be assigned a vocation, and allow them to visualize what their day would be like as one living in the dystopian society. Additionally, students will interview their peers to discuss life in Anthem.
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8th - 12th
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