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Sherlock BBC A Study In Pink: Viewing Guide

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

This hour-long BBC and Masterpiece Classic episode is a modern sleuth mystery set in 21st-century London. It is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet." Dynamic actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

CCSS:

SL.11-12.1c, CCRA.W.2

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How to Use a Paper Towel: Viewing Guide

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Meet internet viral sensation Joe Smith in this incredibly powerful five-minute inspirational TED Talk from April 2012. Smith's funny and practical speech on how to use only one paper towel is a hit. Smith's fascinating use of persuasive appeals to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.5

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Ken Robinson says Schools Kill Creativity: Viewing Guide

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

One of the most downloaded, talked about, referenced, thoughtful, and inspirational TED Talks finally has a viewing guide. Sir Ken Robinson challenges his audience to foster creativity to educate contemporary and future students in our changing

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

SL.9-10.3, SL.11-12.3

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: Practice with Close Reading

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

The Fault in Our Stars is a nearly perfect novel. One of my students told me it was the best book she had ever read and the only one she had ever finished. Your students will find the relationship between Hazel and Augustus compelling. The two

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Printables

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Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare Uncovered: Viewing Guide

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Originally aired in the United States on PBS, Joseph Fiennes takes the viewer on a sojourn through William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” He has a unique perspective on Romeo and Juliet. He played Shakespeare – both writing and performing as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Valentine's Day

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

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Hamilton Stage to Classroom: Cabinet Battles 1 and 2 Rap Battles

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Your students listen to hip hop and rap, so why not bring this engaging art form into the classroom. This lesson focuses on the two main rap battles in Hamilton: the musical, Cabinet Battles I and 2. Students will study the cabinet battles--

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Music

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

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American Literature Common Core Standards Checklist in MS Word

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

This handy chart will facilitate the use of the Common Core standards. Use it as a planning document, for collaborative teams or as a checklist for students to assure that the CC AML standards are introduced, taught, reviewed, remediated and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

11^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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Shakespeare’s Sister by Virginia Woolf: Practice with Argument

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Virginia Woolf writes in her famous essay in book form, A Room of One’s Own, “It would have been impossible, completely and entirely, for any woman to have written the plays of Shakespeare in the age of Shakespeare.” She goes on to describe the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.1

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Susan Cain's TED Talk "The Power of Introverts": Viewing Guide

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

We used to value the person known for contemplation, but now we appreciate the person of action, says author Susan Cain in her passionate and thought-provoking TED Talk. Cain is a former attorney, lecturer, and alumni of both Princeton and Harvard

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Professional Development, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

CCSS:

W.11-12.10, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3

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Debate Games

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Debate games are fun to play on those days when you finish your lesson early, when you are in-between lessons, or right before school holidays. These two debate games provide much laughter and insight, building wonderful classroom collegiality. Play

Subjects:

Civics, Other (ELA), Oral Communication

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4

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The Iliad by Homer: Practice with Rhetorical Appeals

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

All great war heroes eventually struggle with their duty serving their country and providing for their family. This lesson includes two passages from the Iliad- Odysseus attempting to persuade Achilles to return to the war and Trojan hero Hector's

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.6, W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.2e, W.11-12.2e, W.11-12.3d, WHST.9-10.2d

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Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas: Practice with Poetry

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Dylan Thomas wrote the brilliant poem, “Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night,” that grapples with death and loss. There are many links to videos, lectures, and resources for studying Dylan Thomas and this poem. Included in the lesson set is a link

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.2

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The Great Gatsby and Chris Hedges on the Rich 1%: Practice with Synthesis

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Students learn about the themes of The Great Gatsby and the antics of the richest 1 percent. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Economics (University), Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.3

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Discussion, Journal or Blog: Romanticism and Transcendentalism Prompts

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

5 Stars- "There are some great, thought-provoking prompts on here. It gave my students a new way to understand Romanticism and Transcendentalism."Your students will get into the spirit of studying the great essayists, short story writers, novelists,

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

11^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3

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On Fear by Ta-Nehisi Coates: Rhetorical Analysis

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote about fear in his memoir, Between the World and Me. This lesson encourages students to write a rhetorical analysis essay. Students will read, listen to, and view supporting video and audio clips while learning the necessary

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.5

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Speech on Immigration Policy by President Obama: Rhetorical Appeals

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama addressed the nation on immigration policy. Obama was using his executive powers to take deferred action with the purpose of assisting young immigrants. The students who had grown up in the United States

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Romantics and Transcendentalists: PBL Group Author Project

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Students learn best from each other. They love choice, technology and the opportunity to work in groups. This engaging and comprehensive project offers it all! Small groups of students will analyze, synthesize and curate an array of information

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Projects

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9th Grade English Literature Common Core Standards Checklist in MS Word

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

This handy chart will facilitate the transition to the Common Core standards. Use it as a planning document, for collaborative teams or as a checklist for students to assure that the CC 9th lit standards are introduced, taught, reviewed, remediated

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

$4.00

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Humorists and Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris: Practice with Argument

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

Students learn about David Sedaris and the role of humorists in society. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.3

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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde: Practice with Socratic Seminar

By Sunflower Curriculum and Resources

The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde is a classic that has been called the funniest play written in the English Language. These lessons focus on final scenes of the play starting when Lady Bracknell reenters the play in the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

$4.00

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