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Holocaust Research Project Teen Resistance - Holocaust Literature Activities
Use the Teen Holocaust Resistance Project with any Holocaust story in order to provide historical context! This unique resource focuses on teen and young adult Holocaust resisters who took courageous stands! Use with Night by Elie Wiesel, the Diary of Anne Frank, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, or Book Thief! Implement as a standalone Holocaust research project. Your students will be fascinated by acts of resistance facilitated by their peers.Designed for secondary students, these activities an
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8th - 11th
Harlem Renaissance PowerPoint Project - Black History Month
Are you looking for a Harlem Renaissance activity that will HOOK your students? In this short research project, students discover one writer, artist, or musician from the Harlem Renaissance and present this person to the class in a PowerPoint. This is an engaging, scaffolded research project to inspire all learners and can also be used as an informative Black History Month resource.✅ ELA✅ Social Studies✅ Black History Month✅ and more!This project is a great introduction to the Harlem Renaissance
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6th - 9th
Fun Intro to Shakespeare: Guessing Game, Trivia, Research, Language, Quotes
Many students are intimidated by Shakespeare because of the difficult language. This 2-3 day introduction to Shakespeare gives students a chance to get comfortable with Shakespeare’s language and learn about life in Elizabethan England. This introduction requires no teaching on the part of the teacher. It consists of a fun guessing activity, research worksheet, and student-lead learning about life in Shakespeare’s time.1)Introduction activity (1 class period /4 pages/ language, trivia, and resea
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8th - 11th
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A Long Walk to Water WebQuest - Research Activity for Setting, Culture, & More!⭐
♠️ A Long Walk to Water WebQuestDo you want a way to create planning time for A Long Walk to Water that also creates a meaningful experience for your students?This WebQuest does both!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♠️ What You GetThis A Long Walk to Water WebQuest takes students on a brief but in-depth sojourn through the geography, history, culture, and language of the novel by Sue Park. For about two days of independent or group work, student
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6th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Character Project Common Core
Greek Mythology PostersStudents will research assigned Greek Mythology Character and create a display poster. This product includes 30 postersSupply students with note sheets (2 styles).When research is complete, students fill in Character poster. You have a great hallway display!Character Poster Includes:Character Picture to ColorBox for Character TitleBox for Relationships to include family, marriages, friends or enemies!Box to list objects or symbols associated with assigned characterBox to
Utopian - Utopia vs Dystopia Activity - Dystopian Literature Unit Activities
Introduce utopia, utopia vs. dystopia settings and themes, along with the concept of a perfect utopian world! This unique utopian resource includes opportunities for students to read, write, and conduct research! A slides presentation on the utopian world concept is included with 3 activities exploring dystopian versus utopian settings. Pair this resource with Ursula Le Guin’s “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," Sir Thomas More’s “Utopia," or any utopian/dystopian literature!The Quest for Ut
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8th - 11th
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Study Unit to be used with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
If you want to capture your students attention with some high-interest reading, then this is the novel unit for you! Included in this packet, you will find: A vocabulary list, a suggested reading calendar, study guides, quizzes, in-class activities, multiple writing assignments, a test (with 30 multiple choice questions and five essay prompts) and a plethora of projects! All answer keys and rubrics are also included. You and your students will certainly enjoy using these materials in your classr
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7th - 10th
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Mythology Greek & Roman Trading Card Fold-Ems Activity
Mythology Trading Card Research Fold-Ems
43+ Fold-Ems + Extras!
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Here is my Greek & Roman Mythology Trading Card Fold-Em. Lead your students in creating their own ornate and visually appealing Fold-Ems about the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroines, Tragic Mortals and Immortals, and Supernatural and Divine Creatures! You control the difficulty of the project from grade to grade. Have students research on the Internet, at the school
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4th - 12th
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Holocaust Background PowerPoint
This product provides a background of the Holocaust, primarily in Poland, for those who read and study the novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. The teacher should be aware of the content before presenting to younger students. Also, I have a Novel Study Unit for the novel, so look for that one, too!The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a must-read for those seeking to understand the Holocaust under the German Nazi regime and leadership of Adolf Hitler, the Fuhrer, or “Leader.” The
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: BUNDLE! The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Background PPT
Shakespeare's Globe Theater - An Introduction for Kids
Introduce students to Shakespeare’s Globe Theater, then have them complete a worksheet, write fun facts cards, and create a paper model to remember what they have learned. Several books, magazines, and websites are included in a resource list to help teachers teach about the Globe Theater to students. These materials are geared for 3rd-5th graders but could be used as low-end differentiation for middle school students as well. There are enough materials here to cover two to three 45-minute cl
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3rd - 8th
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The Outsiders - The 1960s background research project
Students use these directions to conduct a research project on some aspect of 1960s culture to get a better understanding of the setting of The Outsiders. Topics include music, trends, etc. Guidelines are geared toward a PowerPoint presentation, but could easily be adapted for a paper. Includes guidelines for five groups, a listening sheet for students to record what they learn during the presentations, and an alternate assignment.
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7th - 11th
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Author Research Project - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% EDITABLE using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Authors have been persuading, informing, and entertaining readers for thousands of years. Some authors write to help readers understand themselves, while others attempt to help readers understand other people. Furthermore, some authors offer readers an escape from their own realities and to experience new settings. Si
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5th - 12th
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Diary of Anne Frank - Research Project
This three page document outlines a research project that students must complete before reading The Diary of Anne Frank. It is effective for use before reading either the play or original diary.Students create slideshows on one of 10 major topics related to the Holocaust, WWII, Anne Frank's life, and the Secret Annex. The document provides questions/prompts to push students to dig deeper into their topic. It provides an extensive and updated list of carefully vetted websites that students should
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4th - 10th
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Holes Novel Study Project Craft - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% EDITABLE using Microsoft Word. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 1998, readers from around the world have been captivated with the mystery, adventure novel, Holes, written by Louis Sachar. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the unforgettable characters, or the humorous style of writing, there is so much to love about this novel. For this proje
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5th - 8th
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The King Arthur Experience
If you have never taught King Arthur or thought it's irrelevant today, think again. This download is a great quickstart guide to King Arthur. It includes a wonderful general guide (as a link to another document), a quiz for that guide, ideas for comparative reading of the legend, student note-taking outline, I Am poem, and a modern guide to Chivalry group assignment, which is kind of like a list of modern rules similar to those of chivalry.
It also includes a 70 question final test and an annot
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8th - 12th
SQUANTO, Friend of the Pilgrims:Common Core Aligned Novel Unit
Student response worksheets for every chapter of this "Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims" Novel Study include - comparisons, - direct questions, - simple character and plot analysis, - and a very short history research designed for students to use their history textbooks (or the internet.)Poetry companion lessons are here including student worksheets and poetry examples.A student essay assignment is included.Answer key included.Common Core of State Standards - ELA - included in this unit: RL 1, 2
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4th - 7th
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The Wild Robot - Novel Study Project Craft - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% EDITABLE using Microsoft Word. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 2016, readers from around the world have been captivated by the adventure novel, The Wild Robot, written by Peter Brown. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the dynamic character development, or the unforgettable resolution, there is so much to love about this novel.For this proje
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4th - 8th
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Transcendentalism and American Romantic Poetry Webquest
This Google Slides Webquest is provides an opportunity for groups or individuals with a mini-research component, as well as excerpts from Walden, Self-Reliance, and poetry from Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Also included is a creative writing final assessment project related to either Transcendentalism or American Romantic Poetry. Three expository writing prompts are also included with the poetry. This assignment is intended to engage students with challenging topics and literary works throu
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature: Transcendentalism, Poetry, and Short Stories
Elizabethan England Differentiated Mini-Unit
This is a differentiated mini-unit on Elizabethan England to prepare students for studying Shakespeare's works! It can be used as an introduction to any of Shakespeare's plays. It begins with a day of research into Shakespeare's life and times, then asks students to create a group collage on their topic and ultimately perform a presentation of their findings.Included in this product:- Rationale for Project- English Language Arts Frameworks- 4 Meticulously Explained Lesson Plans- Extensive explan
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Shakespeare Resource Bundle
Number the Stars - Novel Study Project Craft - 100% EDITABLE
This resource is 100% Editable using Microsoft Word. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 1989, readers from around the world have been captivated by the historical fiction novel, Number the Stars, written by Lois Lowry. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the dynamic character development, or the unforgettable resolution, there is so much to learn from this novel.For
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4th - 8th
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study: Comprehension Quiz Activities, Vocab
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - Novel Study This no prep novel study comes with a wide variety of activities, and may be adapted to your classroom needs! This also includes a printable Cereal Box Book Report template that is optional and may be used at the end of the novel study. This download includes: Comprehension Questions: For all 29 chapters. Vocabulary Words: 5 vocabulary words & definitions for all chaptersAuthor Research Worksheet: Students will research biographical i
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5th - 7th
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The Hobbit - Novel Study Project Craft - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% EDITABLE using Microsoft Word. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 1937, readers from around the world have been captivated by the classic fantasy novel, The Hobbit, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Whether it is the unforgettable characters, the magnificent settings, or the engaging style of writing, there is so much to love about this novel. For thi
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5th - 8th
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Out of My Mind WebQuest
This Web quest aids students in understanding some of the main topics centered around the story. During their web quest, students will learn about: Cerebral Palsy, Synesthesia, and Sharon Draper. It is a very user-friendly and colorful web quest that engages my students every time I use it. I have included an answer key and tips and suggestions on a successful web quest!If you find this product useful, you may also enjoy these as well!Out of My Mind- Complete Unit Plan!BUNDLE OPPORTUNITY!!!!
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Out of My Mind - Bundle!!!
Hatchet - Novel Study Project Craft - 100% Editable
This resource is 100% Editable using Microsoft Word. You can add, subtract, or modify any of the content to suit the needs of your students. Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Since 1986, readers from around the world have been captivated by the wilderness survival novel, Hatchet, written by Gary Paulsen. Whether it is the intriguing plot, the dynamic character development, or the unforgettable resolution, there is so much to love about this novel. For this
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5th - 7th
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