30 results
Common Core RL.8.4 research
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo - Complete Novel Study
(Link available to editable file that allows instructor to easily differentiate novel study material as well as make any other necessary changes.)This novel study is opens with a brief overview of key poetic terms (in general, but esp. for this novel) to help students become more familiar with the poetic form of the novel, There is a brief history about slam poetry (and some links at the end of the presentation, if the instructor wants this to be a research topic). After that, there's an inquir
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Black History: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander: Bundle
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander is a powerful picture book for students of any age that has won the Caldecott Medal and the Newbery Honor medal. Pre-reading, vocabulary, figurative language, questions, prefixes, roots, suffixes, research journal, and which page speaks to me worksheet are all included in these products. These activities are perfect for older students and can be used in a literacy center or whole class. Celebrate this book for a week or two with all of the wonderful activities
Grades:
4th - 8th
THE WHITE GIRAFFE
Set in South Africa, this Novel Study for The White Giraffe by Lauren St. John has response questions for every chapter, WITH ANSWER KEYS. The questions cover a wide range of Common Core State Standards. There are tests for both the first and second half of the book - Ch. 1 to 12, and Ch. 12 to 24, - each two pages long - comprising multiple choice, - speaker identification, - matching and short essay answers. There is an answer KEY for both.Common Core of State Standards ELA - RL 6,7,8 1, 2,
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Mother to Son Langston Hughes Poetry Analysis — Author Biography
With this lesson, students will do brief research on the background and life of famous Harlem Renaissance author Langston Hughes. Included are six questions about Hughes that students must answer. Student will then read the poem, "Mother to Son."Also included in this product are ten close reading questions to help students analyze the poem/song. Important poetic and literary devices covered in this lesson include:metaphor or extended metaphortoneanaphoradialectuniversal themehistorical contextau
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Also included in:Â Black History Month ELA Activities
"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" Pre-Activity: Research Project
After reading the first chapter of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, I assign this engaging research project for students to understand the background of Indian Reservations before moving forward in the book. In this project, students are journalists and you as the teacher are the editor. You just hired them to create a visual News Story on Indian Reservations. Using my clear and specific outline and rubric, students will research important events that led to the establishment of
CHU JU'S HOUSE by Gloria Whelan, Novel Study, CCSS ELA Aligned
Students learn about China's limit on the number of children a family may have as they read Chu Ju's experiences in this fascinating novel by Gloria Whelan. Whelan's interesting characters and startling events are enfolded as students read about China in the 21st Century. I divided the book into four equal sections of three chapters each. Included in this unit are:- Cover page for students to fill in with information about the book itself, historical information, and a small word search;- Rea
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Author Introduction: Ray Bradbury Biography, Bio, All Summer in a Day, CCSS
This Ray Bradbury intro lesson bundle includes two great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Ray Bradbury and helping them analyze his famous short story, "All Summer in a Day." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Ray Bradbury biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story analysis activity (a digital or printable gallery walk) helps students collaboratively discuss im
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Research Project and Speech Materials
This low-prep, standards-based project helps high school students investigate topics and deliver informative speeches related to Michael Crichton's science fiction novel Jurassic Park. It also helps students contextualize the events of the novel by calling attention to 30 relevant topics—from scientific advancements (such as the cloning of Dolly the sheep and the sequencing of human genes) to scientific theories (such as those involving efforts to achieve de-extinction and those seeking to under
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Opinion-Argument Writing with Organizers, Guided Notes, and a Rubric
This difficult essay is chunked down into manageable parts. Students will learn to write a claim/thesis, reasons, and evidence. Graphic organizers are included as well as guided notes and is aligned to the CCSS. A grading rubric is included. •Grades 5-8•Guided Notes on Argument Writing•Notes on Claim, Reasons, and Evidence•Transition Words•Graphic organizers for notes•Graphic organizers for planning •Block or Alternating Graphic Organizers•Rubric Aligned to CCSSPlease follow me at LISAMILLERPHOT
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in:Â WRITING BUNDLE ~ Guided Notes, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
Literature Lessons: Edgar Allan Poe, Biography, Bio, Tell Tale Heart Lesson CCSS
This Edgar Allan Poe lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Edgar Allan Poe and helping them analyze his famous short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Edgar Allan Poe biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Poe's story as well as his use o
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Inspiration - Reading, Writing and Jotting down Ideas.
These activities and lessons help students to see the important place reading and researching has in helping develop imaginative ideas for creative writing projects. The work involves mixing and matching the names of important authors with the first or last sentences of important works showing that the writer's style is contingent on context and immediate audience; there is also work on creating a premise for a story based on or in opposition to a premise of a work they have read or watched. R
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshops - Inspiration
THE NIGHT THE WHITE DEER DIED by Gary Paulsen - Novel Study Unit
Gary Paulsen takes the reader through a young girl's confrontation with a recurring dream in this novel. I have broken the novel into three parts. Included in this unit:- Focus Questions for every chapter. There are direct questions, True/False and validate with a quote, cause/effect multiple choice, and put into correct sequence. - Word Study worksheets for each of the three parts (A, B, C) including spelling ladders and glossaries for students to complete.- A Word Search page.- Writing
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Lyddie Novel Study Guide
There is also a digital version of this resource in Google Slides if you are looking for a distance learning novel study guide: Lyddie Distance Learning Novel Study Guide. The link to make a copy is on the Table of Contents page of the pdf version.This novel study guide offers a wealth of activities for students reading the novel Lyddie by Katherine Paterson. Included are:- teaching suggestions- possible response journal questions- a rubric for assessing journals- vocabulary for every chapter- c
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
Literature Lessons: Kate Chopin, Biography, Bio, A Pair of Silk Stockings Lesson
This Kate Chopin lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Kate Chopin and helping them analyze her famous short story, "A Pair of Silk Stockings." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Kate Chopin biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Chopin's story as well as her use of fi
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
"The Star-Spangled Banner" Worksheet, Test, or Homework and Detailed Answer Key
knowledge of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as they complete this worksheet! This "star" of a handout offers a series of critical-thinking questions about America's national anthem and incorporates literary terminology to provide readers with a full understanding of one of this country's most famous songs. A copy of the lyrics and a detailed answer key are included.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
from THE COURTIN', by James Russell Lowell, Poem Study Unit / Distance Learning
Lowell, one of the American Romantic Poets, and also one of the Fireside Poets, wrote this "love" poem in a 19th Century American English dialect. After the students get used to it, they have fun imitating it, and enjoy the poem's story. The unit makes a great lesson for Valentine's Day, too. Included are -- The text of the poem, side-by-side with thirteen Close Reading questions,- A set of questions on the poetic structure/style of the poem, with multiple choice answers,- A short biograph
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Julius Caesar Project Options with Detailed Rubric
Teachers can encourage participants to be the "masters of their own grade" as they review this popular play through creative measures. Utilizing artistic and innovative practices, students can "come, see, and conquer" this assignment by showcasing their knowledge of Julius Caesar. Students will have the chance to choose from a list of 15 projects to research, produce, and present. A detailed rubric is attached.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Allusion - Find it, Identify Category, Explain Meaning, Research Background Info
The worksheet contains a variety of allusions for students to find - 8 Biblical, 6 Mythological, 8 Literary, 8 Historical, 4 Pop Culture, and 2 Shakespearean. After locating the allusion, students must identify the category, explain the figurative meaning, and provide detailed background information (conducting research if necessary). The directions and example below are taken straight from the worksheet.Read all 36 sentences - each one contains an allusion. For each one, identify four pieces of
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Allusions, Archetypes, & Classic Themes Unit (notes, guided practice + exam)
Texas Revolution Bundle - Resources for teaching the history of Texas, CCSS
This bundle includes three of our resources to teach your students about the Texas Revolution. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include a text analysis unit about the William Travis letter, a movie guide for watching the film The Alamo, and fun research organizers about the Texan Revolutionaries. Resources included in this bundle:1. The William Travis Letter: Mini Unit - This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
Literature Lessons: Stephen Crane, Biography, Bio, The Open Boat, CCSS
This Stephen Crane lesson bundle includes three great activities for teaching students about the life and biography of Stephen Crane and helping them analyze his famous short story, "The Open Boat." The highly engaging, CCSS aligned Stephen Crane biography activity is designed to look like an Instagram profile/post that students fill out using their own research on the author. The short story worksheet helps students analyze basic literary elements of Crane's story as well as his use of figurati
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
Main Idea! Details! Drawing Conclusions! #29: The Little White Colt
Through this semi-autobiographical story about a child, a fear and a young horse, students will hone their skills in main idea, details, drawing conclusions, theme, vocabulary, and others essential to good comprehension. The story is engaging and accessible, is a real page turner, and is accompanied by 25 professionally written, evidence based multiple-choice questions, and 4 writing prompts, for assessment. Your students will love it and learn from it. Mine did! Copyright (C) 2022 by LA on a Mi
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Reading Strategy Tracking Sheets
These graphic organizers can be used by students while reading to track observations and thinking. They will help students begin to analyze, synthesize, summarize, critique, infer, predict, visualize, make connections, and ask questions.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Rappin' English: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is a classic tale of love and sorrow, but Shakespeare's language is a barrier to understanding and appreciation for many students, so here is my Rappin' English rhymed couple poem detailing the plot, characters and themes of the play. The fact that every two lines rhyme makes the poem at once engaging and easy to remember. Once students are familiar with the plot and characters, they are then free to enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's poetry!Copyright (C) 2023 by LA
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
Poetry Analysis - A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes
These worksheets DO NOT need to be paired with a reading of A Raisin in the Sun (although they can). I have used these as a stand alone, mini-lesson for a class called All-Stars...which focuses on choices, reputations, leadership, future goals, DREAMS and how to reach them. Before reading, students do a Quick Write to help them begin thinking about the topics and themes that arise in the poem; they will make personal, self-to-text connections by responding to the following: Write about a time yo
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework
Showing 1-24 of 30 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands