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Creative writing Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources
Poetry Stations High School and Middle School Digital Activity
My #1 top-selling lesson! Teachers love my poetry stations! Add this to your National Poetry Month celebration, and check out 2.0 as well. Pump up your poetry unit with this engaging and entertaining formative assessment. With a little preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through nine poetry-based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes. I've also included 11 copyright-free poems.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to h
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6th - 12th
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Christmas Poetry Stations High School and Middle School English
Teachers love my poetry stations! I've included activities for the haiku, the sonnet, poetry analysis, TPCASTT, narrative poetry, couplet, and Concrete poetry. This is an engaging and entertaining formative assessment. With a bit of preparation and careful instructions, students can rotate through nine poetry-based activities with simply a “rotate” from the teacher every 9-10 minutes. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to y
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7th - 10th
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Transitions - Write On! How to Recognize and Use Transitions in Writing
Writing is not an easy task for most of our students. We’re lucky if we can get them to put their thoughts down on paper, much less make them readable. Transitions can help in this refinement process. They make ideas flow more smoothly and hold the writing together. This packet provides a guide for the recognition and usage of transitions in writing. It lists the different types of transitions and provides examples and illustrations of each in the information sheet. Exercises are included
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6th - 9th
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Rhetorical Appeals - Media Literacy Activity Packet
Persuasive Appeals, Rhetorical Appeals are made fun with this packet! Students will climb the Bloom's Taxonomy ladder as they understand, remember, analyze, evaluate and create their own appeals. Help them learn ethos, pathos and logos with these activities.
I remember learning about persuasive appeals in 7th and 8th grade and again, in more depth, in college. I think it is fascinating to delve into the psychology behind how advertising companies and businesses can cause certain emotions in con
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8th - 10th
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MyPerspectives Unit 2: The Individual and Society
This resource is a concise and engaging unit plan on American Literature with the theme of the individual and society. Students explore the question: what role does individualism play in American society? Through various texts, activities, vocabulary, assessments, and tasks, students engage with American Literature in an innovative and informative way. Texts in this unit include but are not limited to: The poetry of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Elliot, excerpts from Emerson and Thoreau,
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9th - 12th
Also included in: MyPerspectives American Literature Units 1-5 BUNDLE
Identity Activities for Middle and High School Students
Looking to dig into identity with high interest texts to engage your middle and high school students? This unit designed to examine the effect of stereotypes on a person's identity. Activities include standards aligned questions, written short response, narrative writing, and a choice board with digital options are perfect for middle and high school students. Included texts are:America Ferrera’s TED Talk “My Identity is my Superpower”Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “Danger of a Single Story”
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6th - 12th
Asian Literature Unit Plan
This resource (81 Slides) encapsulates Asian literary works of authors from Vietnam, India, China, etc. Students will be taught about the Asian Diaspora and how the literature and even paintings of Asian authors and artists reflect the diaspora. This resource includes creative activities, discussion questions, and links for short stories, interviews, videos, etc. used. BONUS: Includes a literary element mini-lesson where students analyze ten main literary elements.
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9th - 12th
Also included in: World Literature BUNDLE: 4 UNITS ( YEAR LONG)
Villain Origin Story Unit Plan: Printable Handouts
This resource accompanies the Villain Origin Story unit plan which is a fun, interactive unit that allows students to explore villain backstories and creatively develop their own complex villains with complex origin stories. It includes a step by step writing workshop template which students can follow to create their own villains and write their own villain origin stories.(0ver 40 pages of printable handouts, activities, rubrics, etc all of which are ready to print and use!)
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7th - 12th
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Stephen King Elements of Horror: "The Man Who Loved Flowers" Short Story & Essay
Looking for a compelling unit on horror that will get your students sharpening their close reading skills, discussing big ideas, and exploring literary elements on a deeper level? Students love the work of Stephen King and with good reason! His writing is accessible, compelling, and impactful. But reading well-written horror stories with your classes accomplishes way more than just grabbing their attention. What’s great about literary horror when it’s taught the right way is that it really give
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Valentine's Day, Valentine Assignments, HS & MS group work, Emergency Sub Plan,
Valentine's Day Assignments, HS & MS group work, Emergency Sub PlanUnleash the power of creativity in your students this Valentine's Day with this bundle designed specifically for middle and high school students.❤️ Valentine's Creative Writing Activity, Valentine's Day, Middle & High SchoolWriting can be a challenging activity to teach in the classroom, but I find creative writing especially daunting. Getting your students to tap into their creativity and express themselves through words
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Valentine's Day, Valentine Assignments, HS & MS group work, Emergency Sub Plan,
Valentine's Day Assignments, HS & MS group work, Emergency Sub PlanUnleash the power of creativity in your students this Valentine's Day with this bundle designed specifically for middle and high school students.❤️ Valentine's Creative Writing Activity, Valentine's Day, Middle & High SchoolWriting can be a challenging activity to teach in the classroom, but I find creative writing especially daunting. Getting your students to tap into their creativity and express themselves through words
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Narrative Writing: Villain Origin Story Step-By-Step Workshop & Rubric
This resource accompanies the Villain Origin Story unit plan which is a fun, interactive unit that allows students to explore villain backstories and creatively develop their own complex villains with complex origin stories. It includes a step by step writing workshop template which students can follow to create their own villains and write their own villain origin stories.
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7th - 12th
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Poetry & Figurative Language NC RL.10.4 Vocabulary minilesson practice hyperdoc
Slide Deck Highlights:Explore the meaning of what a poem is Review and analyze literary devicesLearn/review the definitions of literary terms: stanza, forms of poetry, tone, connotation, denotation, imagery, figures of speech, personification, metaphor, metaphor, extended metaphor, hyperbole, allusion, concrete, abstractIncludes examples Foster a deeper understanding of language, specifically the use of literary devices and explore author's purposeEncourage critical and creative thinking and an
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9th - 12th
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Creative Writing, Emergency Sub Plan, fun activities after spring break
Creative Writing, Emergency Sub Plan, fun activities after spring breakWriting can be a challenging activity to teach in the classroom, but I find creative writing especially daunting. Getting your students to tap into their creativity and express themselves through words can be difficult. However, this creative writing activity is challenging and rewarding for students! This activity requires them to develop a book title, logline, tagline, or book blurb. Once they have finalized their work, the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Unit
Embark on a captivating journey into the surreal world of Franz Kafka's "Metamorphosis" with our comprehensive English unit. Step into the extraordinary as you explore this iconic novella's themes, symbolism, and literary techniques.This unit is designed to be the second unit in my World Literature Course, or it can be used as a great addition to your current English curriculum. This unit is meticulously designed to engage and challenge students, encouraging deep analysis and critical thinking.
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9th - 12th
EDITABLE SLIDES for Any Content Area with Colorful Backgrounds and Wavy Lines
Hello and thank you for considering this EDITABLE Canva template!When you access the document, click on the link that says CLICK HERE. Once it opens, you will SAVE a COPY of this template on your own Canva account. You will edit YOUR SAVED copy. I used PRO account elements on this PDF, so you will need a pro account to get all of the same elements.There are six slides for content, a concluding slide, and title slides. If you need more slides, you can duplicate the template slides. If you want to
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Not Grade Specific
American Literature Unit Plan: The Individual and Society
This resource is a concise and engaging unit plan on American Literature with the theme of the individual and society. Students explore the question: what role does individualism play in American society? Through various texts, activities, vocabulary, assessments, and tasks, students engage with American Literature in an innovative and informative way. Texts in this unit include but are not limited to: The poetry of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, T. S. Elliot, excerpts from Emerson and Thoreau,
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature YEAR LONG UNIT BUNDLE (5 UNITS)
CLASS: Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)
Unit: Norse Stories- Mythology and Folklore- ELA 7-12 (EDITABLE)Grade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: All 32 CCSS Anchor StandardsSteps: 115+Original Products: 75+Links to Resources: 100+Rubrics: 5+11 Unit Bundles Include: Introduction, African, Sports, Pirates, Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Arabian, Celtic, Italian, Norse, Greek
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7th - 12th
Romeo & Juliet Fun Activities: Pre-Reading to Final Project | Paired Texts
Tired of your students failing to make connections between Romeo and Juliet and their own lives? With everything from the cycle of violence to the culture of live fast, die young, Shakespeare’s classic play has so much to offer a contemporary audience, but it isn’t always easy for students to make those connections. If your students don’t understand how his work relates to problems and questions that matter to them, they won’t be excited to study the play. Even worse, when students are forced t
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9th - 12th
Bundle G9-10 Narrative Reading & Writing - ‘Globetrotter’ Performance Task
Bundle of 6 editions of Globetrotter Performance Task for 9th-10th grade
In the Globetrotter Performance Task, students use real information about a world city to practice narrative reading and writing in an engaging, real world context. Students take on the role of a travel blogger and prepare a blog for their readers about traveling to their chosen city.
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Six different editions or versions of this Performance Task are included so students can work with the edition they are most inte
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9th - 10th
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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Unit
Immerse your students in the rich cultural tapestry of Chinua Achebe's iconic novel, "Things Fall Apart," with our comprehensive English class unit. Step into the world of Okonkwo and the Igbo community as you explore themes of tradition, change, and the clash of cultures.This unit is designed to be the fourth unit in my World Literature Course, or it can be used as a great addition to your current English curriculum. This ready-to-use unit is a must-have resource for any English teacher. With t
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9th - 12th
Villain Origin Story: Comprehensive, Engaging ELA Unit
This fun, interactive unit allows students to explore villain backstories and creatively develop their own complex villains with complex origin stories. This resource includes poems, articles, videos, discussion questions, etc., which encapsulate the topic. (Over 100 Slides)
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7th - 11th
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Unit
Unlock the magic of literature with our captivating World Literature Unit Plan for the renowned novel, "The Alchemist," by Paulo Coelho. Prepare for a transformative journey that will ignite your students' imaginations and leave them with profound insights and life lessons. All you have to do is Print and Teach! This curriculum is designed to be the first unit in our World Literature Course, or it can be used as a great addition to your current English curriculum. Our comprehensive unit plan is
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9th - 12th
Growing Bundle of Edgar Allan Poe Lessons Activities High School English Digital
Engage your high school English students in this 5-star-rated growing bundle of Edgar Allan Poe resources! As a growing bundle, purchasing now will allow you free access to future materials added to this bundle! This currently features a short stories lesson, a graphic organizer for developing the plot of a Gothic story, an informational text featuring one of Poe's short stories, Poe-themed Google presentation slides, and 2 hexagonal thinking activities. Read below for additional details. Sho
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9th - 12th
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