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Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Teach the intricacies of the Hero's Journey (or Monomyth) with this amazing bundle of worksheets, graphic organizers to suit multiple versions of the cycle, writing prompts, teacher notes, deconstructed plot summaries, character analysis ideas, doodle notes, narrative plot arc templates and more! What's included?★ Graphic Organizer / Poster / Anchor Chart / INBThis chart details the 4 parts and 12 stages of the Hero's Journey. There are 4 designs: full chart, partially completed chart, highlight
Grades:
6th - 12th
Character Traits Graphic Organizers
16 fun and creative character profile worksheets that students can use to create their own character profiles for a story, or to analyze characters in novels or film. Due to the differing style of these templates and lines for note-taking OR white spaces for doodling/drawing, you can easily differentiate for your students!Contents#1: This character profile template allows students to draw their character and note information about their character (name, age, gender, hobbies etc). [Two versions,
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Creative Writing Organizers & Activities Bundle
The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit - Engaging, Complete Print and Digital Resource
“The Yellow Wallpaper Mini-Unit” is perfect for teaching students to analyze literature in a meaningful way. All of the prep work and thinking have been done for you. This truly is a print-and-go resource. The mini-unit includes 5 lesson plans, an interactive PowerPoint presentation to introduce the story’s historical context, student activities, as well as a detailed answer key. The mini-unit also includes a creative writing piece that allows students to play around with voice and situate thems
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hero's Journey Identifying Stages
An "ordinary" boy who makes things happen when he is angry or scared, the strong-willed daughter of a chief of a Polynesian village and our friendly neighborhood high school student bitten by a radioactive spider – they’re all heroes of their own narratives, or if you like, protagonists within a Hero’s Journey. Identifying and analyzing the acts and stages of the Hero’s Journey can be difficult for students if not modeled first. This resource includes plot summaries from the above three well-kno
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Hero's Journey Presentation, Teacher Notes & Handout
Teach the Hero's Journey (or Monomyth) with these background teacher notes, student presentation, and fun handout quiz!1. PresentationThe presentation (PDF file) explains the stages and parts of the Hero's Journey and breaks them down in step-by-step analysis in 50 full-color slides. Examples of each stage are included, highlighting four well-known narratives.2. Student Handout/WorksheetUse this fun handout/worksheet accompaniment alongside the presentation for students to note-take during your
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Literary Elements Pixar Short Film Bundle - Piper & La Luna DISTANCE LEARNING
Want a new and engaging way to teach the literary elements? This bundle was designed to help students learn the literary elements by applying them to Pixar’s short film ‘Piper’ and ‘La Luna’.This Packet IncludesFrom Teaching Literary Elements Using Pixar's Piper★ Finding theme worksheet★ Plot chart (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)★ Cause and effect worksheet ★ Writing prompt ★ Answer keysFrom Teaching Literary Elements Using Pixar's La Luna★ 2 different
Grades:
4th - 12th
Narrative Writing - Beginning/Middle/End - Sentence Starters
When students need to create a story from scratch, help them organize their ideas and the content with this mini poster/graphic organizer/mini anchor chart.It is divided into 3 sections for beginning, middle and end. Each section includes a checklist of what should be included in that section, sentence starters to help students begin their paragraph(s) and an example using one of those sentence starters.Hope your students find this as useful as mine did!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Short Story Unit Study Common Core
[[Short Story Series]]
The Lottery
by Shirley Jackson
Grades 7-12
Product Overview/Preface:
This product contains over 90+ pages of well thought-out, sophisticated, and effective mini-lessons and graphic organizers to teach Shirley Jackson’s chillingly macabre Short Story “The Lottery”.
My activities are meant for both reinforcement and rigorous instruction in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of rigorous texts. You can easily guide students in scaffolding their knowledge and buildi
Grades:
7th - 12th
A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Google Annotation Project
"My students were just breezing by the text just so they could be done. They didn't stop to read closely, make predictions, and notice the literary devices that lent to the tone and theme of the work. Mrs. Anderson's guided reading Google Slides force my students to slow down and really absorb everything. She breaks the text up into digestible chunks that students can tackle while sprinkling in literary analysis and thematic questions in a way that does not intimidate students. What's great is t
Grades:
6th - 12th
Narrative Writing Workbook and Unit for Grades 7-12
Teach your students the skills to write engaging, powerful narratives. This Narrative Workbook uses a scaffolded approach to teach students the elements of narrative writing breaking down the unit into six concepts: setting, mood & imagery, characterization, plot & conflict, point of view & tone, and theme. Each element uses a scaffolded approach with activities for understanding, analyzing, and creating. First students will understand the element. Next, they’ll analyze the element i
Grades:
7th - 12th
BUNDLE: Plot Diagrams - Conflict/Resolution - Short Stories
THREE short story that ask students to identify various elements, such as characters, setting, conflict, etc. and has a plot diagram (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action & Resolution) for students to fill out with story elements.Answer Keys included for the plot diagrams!If you'd rather purchase individually, here are the three stories:It's Not Too Late: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Its-Not-Too-Late-Conflict-Resolution-Plot-Diagram-Short-Story-4161829Baggage Clai
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Archetypes in the Hero's Journey
What is an "archetype" and how can your class benefit from an archetype analysis when studying the Hero's Journey (or Monomyth)? Introduce students to the following primary and secondary archetypes most commonly present in narratives: heroes, mentors, threshold guardians, tricksters, shadows, heralds, shapeshifters and allies. Teacher notes, student presentation with fun quiz and archetype note-taking pages that could be used for ANY novel or film analyzed in class! ✂ ContentsBrief teacher note
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Persuasive Essay - Prosecution/Defense
This Lamb to the Slaughter writing activity will get your students in high gear! After reading the short story by Roald Dahl, students write closing arguments for either Mrs. Maloney’s prosecution or defense. Since we all know she’s guilty, it’s all about citing evidence to support claims.✅ Print✅ Digital✅ Optional SpeakingStudents LOVE this essay because they get to take on the persona of a lawyer. They talk about “my client” or “the defendant” and really ham things up for the judge. Even with
Grades:
8th - 11th
It's Not Too Late: Conflict & Resolution - Plot Diagram - Short Story
A fiction short story that asks students to identify various elements, such as characters, setting, conflict, etc. and has a plot diagram (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action & Resolution) for students to fill out with story elements.Answer Key included for the plot diagram!If you like this resource, check out an additional story: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Baggage-Claim-Conflict-Resolution-Plot-Diagram-Short-Story-4500887ANDhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Plot Diagrams - Conflict/Resolution - Short Stories
Character Analysis - Hero's Journey
Character development using the framework of the Hero’s Journey – another tool that allows students to compile their knowledge and understanding of what makes our stalwart protagonist tick! This unique set of worksheets ask questions that seek to deeply analyze an existing character, or feed the roots of a new hero designed by your student!
Contents
+ 4 unique pages of questions, focusing on character development and linked to the Hero’s Journey
+ Question prompts cover character traits, though
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Hero's Journey Presentation, Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers Bundle
Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" Activity Pack
Spend a few days with what’s been called Poe’s “perfect” short story: “The Cask of Amontillado” from my American Romantic and Transcendental Writers Unit and my American Literature Bundle (please do not purchase both). Students develop their vocabulary and their literary analysis skills before spending some time analyzing Poe’s use of setting and irony. Students wrap up Poe’s story with a flash fiction gothic horror story assignment and/or a test. All teacher notes and keys included. CCSS aligne
Grades:
9th - 12th
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The Lady or the Tiger? Short Story Activity - Argumentative Essay
Looking for an enriching activity for the short story “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton? Check out this argumentative essay! Students write an essay supporting their chosen ending and even add an illustration. This is a great introduction to literary analysis.✅ Students will be able to cite textual evidence to support their claims.Your “The Lady or the Tiger?” Activity includes:Editable Project Description & Brainstorming worksheet (.pdf and .doc)Choice of analytic & holistic ru
Grades:
8th - 11th
Short Story Unit: Coming of Age Essential Question for Secondary ELA Reading
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
Short Story Unit: Relationships, Family, Setting and Conflict for Secondary ELA
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
Creative Writing Organizers & Activities Bundle
Creative and fun graphic organizers, templates, writing prompts and story generators to get students planning and creating great stories with layered characters, interesting plot sequences and more! So many uses for these resources - add them to your literacy centres, print them for sub plans, supplement your lessons, create assignments - your imagination is the limit!Digital Novel Study Graphic OrganizersWhether you are in the classroom physically or digitally, novels must be analyzed and these
Grades:
6th - 12th
Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper Entire Novel Activity Bundle
Tears of a Tiger Entire Novel Activity Bundle This is a very comprehensive no prep 200 page bundle of instructional resources and activities related to the novel, “Tears of a Tiger,” by Susan Draper. I have broken it into eight parts and have provided Word and PDF versions as well as answer sheets for all activities. I have also provided a Microsoft Word Doc which explains the organization of the 8 parts of the bundle.(I have included the entire Part 1 as a preview and free lesson)This hug
Grades:
7th - 12th
World Literature Bell Ringers | World Lit Activities for 10th Grade English
This World Literature Activities, Bell Ringers, and Extended Response Writing Prompts will provide your students with meaningful opportunities to connect with World Lit texts! This English II 10th Grade resource includes 35+ thought-provoking bell ringers, engaging extended response activities, and high-interest assignments created for secondary World Literature.Your students will be engaged with the attractive resource design, interesting writing prompts, and the multiple activities utilizing p
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Literary Elements Using Pixar's Animated Short Film - La Luna DISTANCE LEARNING
This literary packet was designed to help students learn the literary elements of plot, theme, and symbolism, by applying them to Pixar’s short film ‘La Luna.’ I developed these lessons as a tool to engage reluctant students, and I have used this lesson many times with great success!This packet includes:★ 2 differentiated symbols worksheets ★ Plot chart (exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)★ Finding theme worksheet★ Answer keysIncluded is a ready to print PDF
Grades:
4th - 12th
Short Story Unit: Mystery, Suspense, Tension & Turns for Secondary ELA Reading
A FRESH APPROACH TO TEACHING THE SHORT STORY:If you’ve been teaching the same three short stories from the dusty anthology in the corner of your classroom for the last several years, this resource is going to take you in an entirely new direction. This unit is extremely unique in its approach in a few different ways:Widening the definition of “short story”In order to offer a wide variety of stories without having to purchase and read through countless anthologies, this unit harnesses the power
Grades:
8th - 11th
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