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High school literature activities on sale
Book Review Book Report Pennant Banner Template for ANY Fiction OR Nonfiction
Book reviews for any book! Two template options included. Use for sustained silent reading accountability, a bulletin board idea, or other general classroom decor! This ZIP file contains contains two templates (editable .DOC and uneditable .PDF versions of BOTH) for a brief book review. One is tailored for fiction and the other is for non-fiction. I require students complete one book review per quarter to hold them accountable for the books they read during SSR. I prefer not to use reading logs
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3rd - 9th
Poetry Elements Escape: The Raven: ELA Digital Escape: Middle/High School Escape
⭐Who says ELA test prep needs to be boring? ⭐ Teen students are invited to compete using clues that practice Imagery/Symbolism, Rhyme Schemes, Poetic Devices, Plot Diagram and Comprehension Quiz. ⭐ This fully immersive 360° escape room based on "The Raven" will have students read and listen to the poem then solve clues to escape with their sanity intact!⭐A perfect introduction to Poetry! ⭐ Playing this fully immersive 360° Raven escape room will take students through imagery/symbolism of the po
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: *ELA Middle School/High School 360° ELA Digital Escape Room Bundle
To Build a Fire by Jack London Short Story Anticipation Guide & Pre-Reading
The *BEST* ANTICIPATION GUIDE EVER. In the past, this story always used to put my students to sleep. I came up with this pre-reading activity, and my students really got into it. They even stayed awake for the story! It allows them to connect with the man and imitate the difficulties of starting a fire with cold, frostbitten hands and recognize the struggles the man faces. Through a couple different simple written cues, students must work without the use of their fingers and/or hands. ✏️ Buyer
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Romeo and Juliet Unit Pre-Reading Digital Escape Room Activity
Introducing Shakespeare? Before beginning Act 1/the prologue of the play, generate anticipation with this digital background breakout activity. Students learn about the author, the Elizabethan Era, theater in England, the Globe Theatre, elements of drama (soliloquy, foil, comic relief, etc.), archaic vocabulary, and the prologue of Romeo & Juliet. Hook your students and engage them BEFORE reading The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet (or any other play) by William Shakespeare.NOTE: If you are tea
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8th - 10th
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The Raven Lesson | Annotation Poetry Activity for Comprehension & Poetic Devices
Print and digital options included! Students highlight and annotate to analyze and demonstrate reading comprehension of Edgar Allan Poe's narrative poem with a focus on (1) the plot, (2) rhyme scheme, (3) internal rhyme, (4) alliteration, (5) onomatopoeia, and (6) allusions.This product includes an annotation friendly version of Edgar Allan Poe's poem. Free versions of this public domain text are readily available in many locations, but this particular document gives students space to annotate a
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7th - 11th
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The Cask of Amontillado Fun Creative Project | Create an Original Coat of Arms
This is a fun, creative project to use before, during, or after reading "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe. Montresor mentions his family's coat of arms on several occasions in the story, which reinforces the story's theme of revenge. This project gives your students an opportunity to create their own using Montresor's coat of arms as a model. There are 7 different blank templates provided in the document for you and your students to choose from. On the back of their coat of arms, ha
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7th - 10th
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Irony Review Activity ELA Digital Escape Room for Dramatic Situational Verbal
360° View! Introduce, practice, or review the three types of irony (dramatic, situational, and verbal) in a fun, interactive way. This activity could be a great segue into Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." This escape room is meant to be completed in a relatively short amount of time, so it would be great as an introductory activity that helps create buy-in and increase engagement at the beginning of a class period. This escape room could also be great for a minimum day or a review
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6th - 11th
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The Crucible Digital Escape Room | INTRODUCTION, PRE-READING, & BACKGROUND
360° View! Build historical background information, generate anticipation, and introduce key themes with this pre-reading activity for The Crucible! Front load information about Arthur Miller, the inspiration for the play, the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and the allegorical connection with McCarthyism/the Red Scare using this interactive and immersive digital escape room experience. Through a series of puzzles, clues, and challenges, students will explore each of these topics in depth, gaining a
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10th - 12th
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The Fall of the House of Usher : PowerPoint, Google Slides
"The Fall of the House of Usher" brought to you in PowerPoint! Now with guided reading questions added! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening story to your students! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this power point are the following: background information, information on Poe (extensive), character analysis, literary focus and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Unit: Raven, Usher, Tell-Tale, Red Death Bundle
The American Dream PowerPoint, Google Slides: Digital Lesson
Perfect for in-class or distance learning! Now 37 slides! "The American Dream" brought to you in PowerPoint!!! This is the perfect way to introduce this powerful concept to your students!! Filled with a ton of information related to state standards, as well as images to spark the imagination! Included in this PowerPoint are the following: background information, written response questions, notes, connections to literature, and more! Great for American literature classes as well of social studi
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6th - 12th
The Great Gatsby UNIT PLAN | Digital Notebook, 1920s Project, Escape Room, &Test
Everything you need to teach Gatsby from beginning to end. This engaging unit includes class presentations, a digital interactive notebook, a digital escape room, and more! Whether you're reading together in class or assigning reading for homework, this plan can be adjusted for 3-8 weeks!The bonus file includes easy-access links to Google Apps versions of ALL of the products included in this bundle.Products included:1920s research project (pre-reading)F. Scott Fitzgerald A&E biography fill-
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9th - 12th
Tone and Mood PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now over 50 slides! Videos! Examples! Tone and Mood are difficult concepts for students to grasp. Often the difficulty lies within trying to distinguish the two. In this PowerPoint presentation the terms will be defined and explored in a fun and interesting way. Using pictures, paintings and movies students will determine the tone and then look at their own reactions to find the mood. My own classes had a ton of fun with this PowerPoint! Enjoy! Google slides links provided.This is produc
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Iliad and Trojan War Visual Tour PowerPoint, Google Slides
Revised and Updated! Now includes a writing component students will enjoy! Whether you are going to teach The Iliad or The Odyssey this PowerPoint is a great resource to introduce your students to the Trojan War! Using fantastic images, this PowerPoint explain the many large events that took place during the Trojan War that led up to the Greeks defeating the Trojans! This PowerPoint will get your students excited to read either the Odyssey OR the Iliad! Google slides link provided.This is pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: The Odyssey Complete Epic Notes Bundle (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Allusion : Lesson and PowerPoint, Google Slides
Newly updated! Nearly 40 slides with examples, answers, more! Introduce, connect, and have fun with ALLUSIONS today! Perhaps more than any other lesson I have done, my kids had the most fun with this PowerPoint exploring the many multi-layered possibilities of ALLUSIONS!. At nearly 40 slides, this PPT had my class laughing, learning and even looking for their own allusions. Using Greek and Roman mythology as a vehicle to introduce this literary term, students will define, guess, and try to make
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7th - 12th
Oxymoron : Lesson and Exercises PowerPoint, Google Slides
Over 25 slides in length! Introduce your students to OXYMORON through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about writing and recognizing oxymoron. Included in this Powerpoint presentation are the following: notes, guided instruction, tons of examples and problems that can be used to check understanding. As with all of my PowerPoints there are spectacular images that will help your classes identify oxymoron! This PowerPoint can
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons
The Cask of Amontillado PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 40 slides! This is the perfect way to introduce this frightening, yet difficult, story to your students. Included in this power point are the following: pre-reading questions, guided reading questions, background information, information on Poe, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short story units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Romeo and Juliet BEFORE & AFTER BUNDLE | Digital Escape Intro, Test, Essays Etc.
This BUNDLE includes multiple activities to build anticipation before reading the play as well as multiple assessments, essays, and writing assignments to use after reading. PRE-READINGShakespeare A&E Biography Fill-in-the-blank Viewing Guide*Best Selling* 360° View Digital Escape RoomREADINGFREE Acts 1-5 Reading QuizzesPOST-READINGPrint & Digital Unit Test (100 Questions)Who is responsible? Essay with Guided TemplateIn defense of Shakespeare? Alternative Persuasive Writing AssignmentCre
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8th - 10th
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The Cask of Amontillado BUNDLE Irony Digital Escape Room, Lesson, Project, Essay
This bundle includes all the tools and resources necessary for an engaging and meaningful study of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Cask of Amontillado."Pre-Reading Activitiesview Edgar Allan Poe A&E Biographyread William Blake's "A Poison Tree" with quickwritepre-teach vocabularyreview irony (dramatic, situational, verbal) w/ digital escape roomReadingannotation lesson with a focus on irony and comprehensionfind applicable examples from text of literary terms/devicesPost Readingcoat of ar
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7th - 11th
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Five Little Indians Lessons - Novel Study - Contemporary Indigenous Issues Unit
Supporting Reconciliation Through Understanding and Inquiry Designed to Support the BC Indigenous-Focused Graduation Requirement ** This novel is featured in my blog: BC Education’s commitment to Reconciliation, BC Focused Educational Resources & Five Little Indians **This novel study supports the award-winning book, Five Little Indians, written by Michelle Good, while also examining the topics of:· Residential Schools· Searching for Unmarked Graves· Sexual Exploitation/MMIWG2S· Sixties Scoo
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Scarlet Ibis Short Story Lesson PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 Slides! Revised and updated! This is the perfect way to introduce this emotional story to your students! Included in this power point are the following: background information, guided reading, questions, information on the Scarlet Ibis, character analysis, literary focus (symbolism, foreshadowing, point of view, etc.) and an overview of the plot. Great for short units, summer school, review and any variety of activities! The perfect tool for anyone teaching this short story! Google slides
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7th - 10th
Transcendentalism Creative Writing Postcard Project for Nature, Walden, Etc.
Transcendentalism can be a bit dry, but this short creative writing assignment allows students to delve deeper into the values of Transcendentalism following the reading of Nature, Walden, or Civil Disobedience (aka Resistance to Civil Government). This item includes:(1) the assignment description and options(2) easily modified grading rubric(3) and a postcard "template." Suggestion: I typically print the postcards on cardstock.RELATED PRODUCTS:Transcendentalism 55 Question Test - Thoreau and E
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10th - 11th
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Satire Project | Creative & Standards-Based | Satirical Advertisement or Cartoon
This project is a great check for understanding and formative assessment of satire. Students create a satirical advertisement that addresses a serious issue and must incorporate one or more of the following devices of satire: mockery, parody, hyperbole, understatement, verbal irony, or sarcasm.I use this project in conjunction with my Satire and Satirical Devices PowerPoint. After reviewing the PowerPoint, students are assigned this project. Then, we move on to the reading of Mark Twain's "The L
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible PRE-READING BUNDLE | Anticipation Activity, Digital Escape Room
Get your students excited to learn about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and to read The Crucible by Arthur Miller with these highly engaging student-centered introduction activities! ⭐Follow me for new products, sales, and freebies!
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10th - 12th
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Pun PowerPoint, Google Slides : Lessons and Fun!
Totally revised! Now over 30 slides and reorganized to be user-friendly and fun. It includes many examples of puns, both silly and Shakespearean. Included are notes on different types of puns, exercises with puns, and a small quiz (key included). This lesson is always fun for my classes, and I believe your students will enjoy it as well! *Note: There was a distracting background on a previous version of this product, and that has been removed. Google slides link provided.This is product is
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Wordplay: Pun, Oxymoron, Alliteration Lessons
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