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Preview of Cell Phone Characterization, PDF & Google Drive, Literature or History Activity

Cell Phone Characterization, PDF & Google Drive, Literature or History Activity

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Add a little fun to ANY novel, play, short story, or history unit with this worksheet where students choose a character (or historic figure) and fill a fictional cell phone with email messages, playlist entries, and a wallpaper image.This PDF file and Google Drive version includes a blank form and a completed sample to show students, if you wish. The sample is from my students’ study of To Kill a Mockingbird, showing Scout Finch’s cell phone content, but you could use this worksheet with ANY wor
Preview of Blackout Poetry Lesson and Creative Art Project — Includes Examples and Rubric

Blackout Poetry Lesson and Creative Art Project — Includes Examples and Rubric

Teach your students all about Blackout Poetry with this fun lesson and activity!In this resource, you will receive:Teacher GuidePowerpoint lesson on Blackout Poetry with step by step directions for students to create their own blackout poems in a variety of ways10 Examples of blackout poems40 Pages of printable texts your students can use to make their own poetryEditable word document Rubric and Prompt for students
Preview of The Glass Castle Lesson Plans & Resources Novel Study Unit - Distance Learning

The Glass Castle Lesson Plans & Resources Novel Study Unit - Distance Learning

350+ pages of print and digital resources! This product includes everything you will need to teach the popular, inspiring memoir The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls including ready-to-go digital materials for Google Classroom/distance learning! Everything in this bundle has been tested out in my own classroom and deemed successful for engagement, challenge, and accuracy. It is guaranteed to save you A TON of time. This resource just had a HUGE update! If you have purchased this unit previously,
Preview of Twilight Zone “Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone

Twilight Zone “Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone

Created by
Laura Randazzo
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” a neighborhood is destroyed by fear and baseless accusations. Issues raised by the
Preview of Twilight Zone “Number 12 Looks Just Like You," Analysis of Twilight Zone CCSS

Twilight Zone “Number 12 Looks Just Like You," Analysis of Twilight Zone CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You,” a teen girl resists efforts to look, act, and think like everyone else around her. Issues
Preview of Tuesdays with Morrie Mega Bundle Novel Study Unit - Activities, Quizzes, + more!

Tuesdays with Morrie Mega Bundle Novel Study Unit - Activities, Quizzes, + more!

300+ pages of resources! If you are looking for complete, engaging, rigorous, relevant, low-prep, and meaningful Tuesdays with Morrie novel study unit resources for your students, look no further than this novel study unit! This product includes everything you will need to teach the popular, inspiring novel Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom including ready-to-go digital materials for Google Classroom/distance learning! This bundle is full of engaging resources that are guaranteed to save you a
Preview of Narrative Writing: Introduction to Narrative Nonfiction Presentation

Narrative Writing: Introduction to Narrative Nonfiction Presentation

Created by
Tracee Orman
Narrative writing isn't just creative writing; introduce your students to narrative nonfiction in this 71-slide editable Powerpoint presentation, complete with editable student handouts and answer key.Students will learn:• the purpose of narrative nonfiction, • the different types and forms of writing, • how it is structured, • the similarities and differences between narrative fiction and nonfiction, • how the elements in fiction (i.e. setting, subjects, point-of-view, voice and perspective, s
Preview of Twilight Zone “Where is Everybody?” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS

Twilight Zone “Where is Everybody?” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this “Where is Everybody?” episode, a man with amnesia finds himself trapped in an abandoned town. Issues of social isolation and the li
Preview of Twilight Zone “To Serve Man” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode, CCSS

Twilight Zone “To Serve Man” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode, CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this “To Serve Man” episode, an alien race descends on Earth with benevolent promises and ulterior motives. Issues of hidden agendas/app
Preview of Mother to Son, Langston Hughes Poem Analysis, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Mother to Son, Langston Hughes Poem Analysis, PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
These materials for Langston Hughes’ famous poem, “Mother to Son” – also known as “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” – can be taught as a stand-alone poetry lesson but also work as a supplement to A Raisin in the Sun, a study of the Harlem Renaissance, or any American Literature unit/class. This 5-page download (PDF + Google Drive version of the student handouts) includes:• A full-text copy of the “Mother to Son” poem (public domain) with space for annotations• A separate sheet of nine qu
Preview of Twilight Zone “Time Enough at Last” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS

Twilight Zone “Time Enough at Last” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive versions), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Time Enough at Last,” a bookish man who wants only to be left alone to read survives a nuclear bomb blast and finally has
Preview of ELA Standards Checklists Bundle Grades 6, 7, 8

ELA Standards Checklists Bundle Grades 6, 7, 8

Created by
Tracee Orman
Common Core ELA Standards Checklists for Grades 6, 7, and 8 This IS included in my Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8 This is a bundle of three 62-page resources (186 pages total); each resource features all of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in an easy-to-read and record format. All five strands (reading literature, reading informational, writing, language, and speaking and listening) with every single standard are included. Each format has plenty of room for notes and can
Preview of Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quotes Prompts Expansion Pack #1

Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quotes Prompts Expansion Pack #1

Created by
Tracee Orman
Mondays are hard for students and teachers alike. Ease into the period with an inspirational quote and thought-provoking writing prompts. The quotes I used are meaningful and relevant to students; many of my students said they looked forward to reading and writing about the prompts each Monday. And the best part? They promote a positive growth mindset that is reinforced each week and all week long. This pack is an expansion pack to my first resource; however, it can be used alone or with the oth
Preview of Theme Statement Writing with Short Films, Slam Poetry, and Music Videos!

Theme Statement Writing with Short Films, Slam Poetry, and Music Videos!

When I taught 8th grade, I had my students complete a summer assignment that required them to read a novel and write a three page paper analyzing the theme of the novel they read. Many students' papers read like this..."The theme of (insert book title here) is good versus evil." OR "The theme of this novel is love." OR "The theme is about friendship." OR "You shouldn't judge a book by its cover." My students did not know how to deeply analyze a piece of writing let alone write a strong thematic
Preview of Tuesdays with Morrie Novel Study Unit Bundle - Engaging Activities & Unit Plans

Tuesdays with Morrie Novel Study Unit Bundle - Engaging Activities & Unit Plans

200+ pages of resources! If you are looking for engaging, rigorous, relevant, low-prep, and meaningful activities for your students, look no further than this unit bundle! This bundle is full of engaging resources that are guaranteed to save you a ton of time. This resource has been tested and deemed successful in my own personal classroom! Even better, this bundle is distance learning ready with easy-to-use Google-friendly digital resources!★ Looking for more? Check out my Tuesdays with Morrie
Preview of Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students

Narrative Writing: Short Stories - Presentation, Prompts, Handouts for Students

Created by
Tracee Orman
Writing short stories: A complete presentation with printable handouts for students.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.This zipped download includes two *editable* Powerpoint files that cover:-Essential components of a story (setting, plot, character development, theme, conflict, point of view)-Story idea generators (ways to generate ideas for stories, which include visual picture prompts, online prompts, and other ways to come up with ideas)-Handouts
Preview of Rod Serling Author Study Biography Worksheet, Twilight Zone, PDF & Google Drive

Rod Serling Author Study Biography Worksheet, Twilight Zone, PDF & Google Drive

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Skip the typical Rod Serling introduction lecture as you launch a study of any Twilight Zone episode and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this author’s life with this “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Rod Serling’s background.Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or links to defi
Preview of Academic Writing The Complete Problem and Solution Essay Bundle

Academic Writing The Complete Problem and Solution Essay Bundle

This Bundle includes the following resources / lessons: LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan in a series of three lessons. It introduces the problem & solution genre and how it conforms to the five-paragraph essay structure. It provides a model essay for analysis. The model essay deals with the problem of plastics in our oceans and proposes three potential solutions.The general structure of an academic essay is reviewed.Students are reminded that the introductio
Preview of The Complete Comparative Essay Bundle

The Complete Comparative Essay Bundle

This Bundle contains the following resources / lessons in PPT format. It also contains links to the files in Google Drive. In addition, there is a BONUS zip folder with 7 graphic organizers and handouts in PDF format. LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan in a series of five lessons. It covers the block format of a comparative essay. It includes a model essay for students to analyze. The model essay compares students' primary and secondary school experiences. It disc
Preview of Free Download End of the Year or Any Time Live and Learn Activity

Free Download End of the Year or Any Time Live and Learn Activity

Created by
Tracee Orman
FREE Download: Live and Learn Life Lessons Class Activity for End of the Year or Any Time! - Common Core Aligned This is an inspirational, fun, and rewarding activity to share with your students! Several years ago I was inspired by a little book called "Live and Learn and Pass It On" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. His idea was to have others jot down the lessons they have learned in life. He compiled all these lessons into a book, identifying each only with the person's age. I thought it would b
Preview of ChatGPT: 64 Pages of Engaging Lessons for Using It to Improve Student Writing

ChatGPT: 64 Pages of Engaging Lessons for Using It to Improve Student Writing

ChatGPT is a powerful new tool. Much has already been made of its potential pitfalls, but what about how it can be harnessed in the classroom to actually improve student writing and encourage kids to become more thoughtful and engaged authors?This set of lesson plans is designed to achieve just that. It views ChatGPT as an opportunity to push students to become better writers by leveraging the strengths of ChatGPT and better understanding its weaknesses.Here are the sections you will find in the
Preview of Malala Yousafzai Biography Research Organizer, Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Malala Yousafzai Biography Research Organizer, Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Skip the typical Malala Yousafzai introduction lecture as you launch a study of I am Malala (or any of her other works) and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Yousafzai’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Yousafzai’s life and political impact. Please note: This download does NO
Preview of The Complete Cause and Effect Essay Bundle

The Complete Cause and Effect Essay Bundle

This bundle contains the following lessons on the cause & effect essay: LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint lesson plan in a series of four lessons. It covers the basic structure of a cause and effect essay. It includes a model essay which focuses on the causes of an event. The model essay discusses the causes of greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses how a cause & effect essay conforms to the five-paragraph essay structure (including an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and
Preview of Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quote Prompts Expansion Pack #2

Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quote Prompts Expansion Pack #2

Created by
Tracee Orman
Mondays are hard for students and teachers alike. Ease into the period with an inspirational quote and thought-provoking writing prompts. The quotes I used are meaningful and relevant to students; many of my students said they looked forward to reading and writing about the prompts each Monday. And the best part? They promote a positive growth mindset that is reinforced each week and all week long. This pack is a second expansion pack to my first resource; however, it can be used alone or with t
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