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Common Core RL.9-10.6 resources for Easel Assessments
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
Decoding Pandora's Box: A Deep Dive into Origin Myths for Middle and High School
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Pandora — a creation story that pops open the lid on things.Curiosity killed the cat. And Pandora opened a box. Or was it a jar? All hell broke loose. But hope remained. Explore this entertaining myth with your students, and go deeper into the historical, archaeological, and literary elements of the story.Note: The product includes PDF, Google Workspace and interactive Easel versions. Access and modify this res
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8th - 10th
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Plato's Apology: Complete Unit on Socrates' Trial - Classroom Philosophy Gr. 10+
In Plato's Apology, Socrates is put on trial and found guilty of impiety and corruption of the youth. Read Socrates's philosophical defense. Learn why Socrates extols that the unexamined life is not worth living and how Plato made his teacher's words a cause célèbre of his time. Nothing about this book is apologetic. Get in-depth with a close reading of the text, replete with engaging building background knowledge activities and more.This Resource Includes the Following Features for the entiret
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Plato's Republic 'Noble Lie': Classroom Philosophy Series Study Guide
Is society based on a lie? In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and a few of his friends act as interlocutors discussing what makes a just city. Socrates wonders how to protect the city from corruption. In this short excerpt from Book III (414-415d), Socrates tells a story of humanity’s origins, the myth of metals, reminiscent of Hesiod’s account of the ages of man. In the Platonic retelling, humans are born from the earth, and into each is mixed either some gold, appropriate for the rulers, silver app
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9th - 11th
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Adonis and Hyacinth: And Other Flower Myths in Greek Mythology for MS & HS ELA
Who are Adonis and Hyacinth? Adonis, celebrated in Greek mythology as the epitome of male beauty, embodies the ideal of the 'athlete type' and romantic love. Hyacinth, another figure of striking beauty, becomes the object of Apollo's affection but tragically meets his end, weaving a narrative rich in divine passion and sorrow. The story of Crocus adds to these flower myths, symbolizing the perpetual cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. In a different vein, Admetus, known for his profound love for
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9th - 11th
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Io and Other Lovers: Greek Mythology Lesson | High School ELA Digital & Print
In the tapestry of Greek mythology, Io's story is a compelling narrative that intertwines the fates of gods and mortals. Central to her tale are the figures of Hera and Zeus, with Prometheus playing a pivotal role in the unfolding drama. Io, favored by Zeus, is turned into a heifer by him to hide their affair from Hera. Hera, not fooled, has Argus guard her. Zeus sends Hermes to rescue Io, leading Hera to pursue her with a gadfly. Io's travels and transformations symbolize resilience and the int
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Understanding Creation - Titan Gods in Mythology Curriculum Series: Middle & HS
Engage Secondary English Language Arts students with the story of the Titans, the second-generation gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology. Learn Titan's backstory, where they came from, and their relationship to the Giants, and the Olympians. There is a clash of the Titans, that's for sure. Hesiod called it the Titanomachy. Use this fully packed three-day lesson plan, designed especially for students aged 13-17 years old. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational digital
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8th - 10th
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Pygmalion & Galatea: Mythology Unit for Grades 9-11 Middle/High School
Who are Pygmalion and Galatea? Pygmalion was an artist who carved a statue out of marble to look like a real, live woman — whom, oops! — he happened to fall in love with at first sight. His own creation. He named her Galatea, and the goddess Aphrodite (some say Artemis) took notice. Look at the “Further Reading Guide” to supplement this lesson with myth-related books, websites, and articles. I envision this resource being used with any mythology-related unit you share with middle and high school
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9th - 11th
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Narcissus & Echo: Mythology Unit for Middle/High School Greek & Roman Study
Who are Narcissus and Echo? Two young people whose lives become tragically intertwined — Narcissus is a beautiful boy who fell in love with his own image, and Echo is the nymph whose unrequited love for Narcissus caused her to be a voice in the wind. Look at the “Further Reading Guide” to supplement this lesson with myth-related books, websites, and articles. I envision this resource being used with any mythology-related unit you share with middle and high school students! This Resource Includes
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9th - 11th
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Cupid & Psyche: Love Story Lesson Plan & Activities, Mythology Series ELA 8-10
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient story of Cupid and Psyche — a mortal who falls in love with the god of love!Can you love a hidden face? Psyche is an ordinary girl. But she is beautiful. So beautiful that she is mistaken for the goddess Aphrodite (Venus). This resource is optimized for distance learning. The educational digital download includes PDF, Google Workspace (slides, etc.), and Easel from TpT. Access and modify this resource for student use on Goog
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8th - 10th
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Delving into Titan Myths: Exploring Prometheus Mythology Series for Middle & HS
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Prometheus — a creation story from Ancient Greece about the human race's origins. Or is it a story about a god chained to a rock, and an eagle picks out its liver? Or is it a story about a rivalry between two gods? Or, is it a story of two brothers, one forethought and the other afterthought? You decide. There is more to this myth than just granting fire to humanity.This resource is optimized for distance learn
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8th - 10th
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The Trojan Horse: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School (7-12)
What is the story of the 'Trojan Horse'? Prepare to embark on a journey through the legendary tale of the 'Trojan Horse,' a story woven into the epic literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Explore the works of renowned writers like Pausanias, Vergil, and Homer as they allude to this iconic myth. This resource was made with love — so please handle it with care. It is created and made accessible to you under a non-distribution commercial license (to be used for educational purposes in a classroom
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7th - 12th
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Thetis and Achilles: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School (7-12)
What makes Thetis and Achilles such an extraordinary pair? Through Homer's words in The Iliad and other ancient texts, we find a goddess and her son caught in a web of fate, shaping their legendary story. Embark on a journey with our bespoke lesson resource, tailored for you to unravel the rich details of this mother-son duo.This all-in-one guide includes a pacing calendar, character profiles, background information, reading cards, and exciting connections to art and literature. Enrich your expl
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7th - 12th
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The Myth of Sisyphus: Ancient Greek Lore & Mythology Series for ELA Grades 7-10
Engage Middle and High School English Language Arts students with the ancient Greek Myth of Sisyphus — the trickster hero who cheated death!The myth of Sisyphus is the original rolling stone. Students will love tracking down the allusions to this extraordinary Greek hero tale. Aligned with Common Core Standards, this individual lesson pack prompts students to discuss the myth, compare it to other works of art, work in groups, and complete a writing activity. This resource is optimized for distan
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7th - 10th
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The Tragic Tale of Orpheus and Eurydice: Love Story Explored - Mythology Series
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the ancient Greek Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice — the lovers who lost each other twice!Music began with the gods. And then Orpheus was born. He strung a lyre given to him by the god Apollo. And he charmed all he met with his song. Married to Eurydice, he loses her on their wedding night. A snake bites her — and thus, Orpheus vows to bring his love back to earth and travels to the underworld.This resource is optimized for distance learnin
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8th - 10th
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Indian Creation Myths: Engaging Mythology Series for Grades 8-10
What is a creation myth? What are examples of creations myths from Ancient India? Every culture has a creation myth. It's a collective story of how the universe began — but, on the Indian subcontinent — grew many traditions, stories, and myth. Use this digital download to explore myths that came out of the Hindu tradition — from about 1500 B.C.E. to about 500 C.E. This resource is optimized for distance learning. The product includes PDF, Google Workspace, and Easel files. Access and modify thi
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8th - 10th
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Night by Elie Wiesel, Instructional Unit, Includes Quizzes & 2 Research Projects
This engaging and easy-to-use unit for Night has recently been expanded and improved. A second, entirely different, research paper assignment has been added. An answer key for the quizzes, as well as self-grading Easel assessments have been added.This is a unit I have used to teach the novel Night by Elie Wiesel to 8th, 9th, and 10th-grade students with great success. Obviously, it has evolved and improved over the years. The students learn not only about Elie Wiesel and his family but also are
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Atalanta: The Swift Runner — Myth Series for Middle and High School ELA (7-12)
Engage English Language Arts Students with the story of Atalanta the Swift Runner — a tale of surprising arch-nemeses and bachelors competing for a wedding engagement — plus a lot of running.Atalanta's story is about a female hero-athlete who makes the best of a bad situation — and she may or may not turn into a lion. Aligned with Common Core Standards, this individual lesson pack prompts students to discuss the myth, read different versions, compare it to other works of art, work in groups, lea
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7th - 12th
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The Oracles of the Trojans: Greek and Roman Mythology Series — MS & High School
How did Trojan seers foretell Troy's destruction? Discover the backstory of the Trojan War, as alluded to in Homer's Iliad, and elaborated on in Vergil's Aeneid. Explore the prophecies of Cassandra and Helenus, the twin seers of Troy, and learn about Laocoön, the priest of Apollo, who was killed along with his sons by a murderous sea serpent (immortalized in a sculpture group now in the Vatican museums). These narratives provide mythological, historical, and archaeological background to perhaps
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8th - 11th
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Poetry Analysis Worksheet The Surfer Judith Wright
Step students through the beautiful poetry of Judith Wright with this comprehensive worksheet on The Surfer - great for a relief lesson or to support a poetry study. The worksheet develops in complexity, starting with the labeling of poetic devices and moving to questions which help students understand the layers of meaning in the poem and the effect of particular structural and word choices.The worksheet includes:Judith Wright's poem in full with space for annotationAuthor context with link to
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9th - 12th
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A Private Experience - Standards Based Formative Assessment (RL.9-10.3, 5, 6)
This short formative assessment uses an excerpt of “A Private Experience” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to test student mastery of the standards. Great for before or after reading the full story or as a standalone assessment. Concepts covered include character development, literary structure, and author’s perspective. The file is fully editable with answer key and rubric. Easily copy to whichever assessment platform you use!
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9th - 10th
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Also included in: Formative Assessment Pack - Reading Literature (RL.9-10.1.1-6)
Three Fates Study: Middle/High School Greek/Roman Mythology Lesson ELA
Engage English Language Arts middle and high schoolers with the three anthropomorphic personifications from Greek and Roman mythology called The Fates (The Moirai). The Fates are depicted as three conjoined figures: one, a woman who threads the spindle of thread to create life; two, a woman to measure the thread; and three, the most terrible of them all, one to cut it. Trace the symbolism and import of The Fates, not only in ancient myth, but how the notion of fate, or destiny, plays out in lite
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8th - 10th
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