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Middle school literature research for Easel Activities
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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CHARLES DICKENS A CHRISTMAS CAROL Research Activities PRINT and EASEL
Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol, 5 Graphic Organizers and 2 ELA Activities includes:1) Five graphic organizers for students to complete. Students must have internet access to complete the organizers. A list of trusted (and hopefully, permanent) websites is included. Please do let me know if any of the websites are not available.The five organizers are:Charles Dickens‘ Early Life;Charles Dickens as a Teenager and Young Man;Charles Dickens: World Famous Novelist;Charles Dickens’ Novels a
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6th - 9th
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Banned Books - Writing Research Project CCSS
Here is an engaging product for Banned Book Week, or for middle school and high school teachers to use any time during the year. As students explore various facets of book censorship in schools, they will become more proficient in their reading, critical thinking and writing skills and will gain knowledge about this subject. Whether they choose to investigate the legal, historical, moral or societal aspects of this issue is up to each individual student and his/her personal interest in this top
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6th - 12th
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EDGAR ALLAN POE Biography Research Organizers, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biography research resource about Edgar Allan Poe includes:1) Four graphic organizers for students to complete. Students must have internet access to complete the organizers. A list of trusted (and hopefully, permanent) websites is included. Please do let me know if any of the websites are not available.The four organizers that students will complete are:Edgar Allan Poe’s Early Life; Poe as a Teenager and Young Man;Edgar Allan Poe, Published Writer;Edgar Allan Poe’s Works and his Legacy
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7th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Greek Olympian Research Project & Flyer, God/Goddess Sketchnotes
This creative, engaging project is the perfect introduction (or review) to the Greek Olympians (plus Hestia & Hades). Students will choose, individually or with a partner, a Greek god/goddess to research for a presentation. The instructions checklist provides students a step-by-step guide to complete the project, and the Content Slides Requirement Sheet provides students with a breakdown of the required information with each slide. A template presentation with example slide is also included.
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6th - 12th
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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief -Group Project : Collaborative:DOK4
Students will analyze and synthesize information from the novel Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and ancient Greek Myths. They will isolate one character mentioned in the novel as the focus of their research. Multiple sources will be used to describe and illustrate how common themes are found across texts from different cultures. This project is a DOK 4 (Depth of Knowledge).
This learning structure really lets the teachers become the facilitator and the student becomes the creator. It’s
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson: Bundle Lesson Unit with Digital Options Activity
Fun Greek Mythology: Olympian Sketchnotes, Research Activity, God/Goddess Flyers
This creative, engaging activity is the perfect introduction (or review) to the Greek Olympians (plus Hestia & Hades). Students will research the fourteen prominent gods/goddesses in Greek Mythology, documenting their research on the Greek Olympians Sketchnotes. The sketchnotes task students with finding specific information about the gods/godesses. The sketchnotes can be used for classroom decoration on a bulletin board or banner. Included:Research LinksGreek Olympians Flyer Sketchnotes (Pr
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6th - 12th
Utopian/Dystopian Societies - CCSS: 3 Researching & Writing Activities
Students will easily identify with the positive and negative aspects of their changing worlds. What an ideal time to study a Utopian/Dystopian novel from classics such as Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" Brave New World Unit Plan and George Orwell's "Animal Farm" Animal Farm Unit Plan, or contemporary readings such as Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy and Veronica Roth's Divergent series.This "Utopian and Dystopian Society Novel Projects" packet offers teachers three activities that w
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6th - 12th
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Analytic Research Project Based on Novel Themes: CCSS Aligned
Students choose a theme from twelve universal motifs, read a book of choice, and take notes on it. After that, they make connections between their reading and various other sources, from current events to poetry, short stories, movies, lyrics, museums, etc. to use as supporting material that enable them to fully develop their thesis. Next, they create their own personalized schedule that coincides with the teacher's criteria and the project's requirements. The variety of research material e
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6th - 12th
Ernest Hemingway - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Ernest Hemingway is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary giant's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of his life, common themes appearing throughout his works, and his literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Hemingway's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- pr
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7th - 11th
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Maya Angelou - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Maya Angelou is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of her life, common themes appearing throughout her works, and her literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Maya Angelou's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- proj
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7th - 11th
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Toni Morrison - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Toni Morrison is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of her life, common themes appearing throughout her works, and her literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Toni Morrison's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- pr
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7th - 11th
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Mark Twain - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on Mark Twain is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this literary icon's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of his life, common themes appearing throughout his works, and his literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of Mark Twain's literary legacy. It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,- projects
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7th - 11th
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T.S. Elliot - Research Worksheet / Organizer - NO PREP - EASEL
This Research Organiser/Worksheets on T.S. Eliot is designed to guide students in conducting thorough research on this iconic poet and writer's life and times. Students will uncover the rich tapestry of his life, common themes appearing throughout his works, and his literary style. It's the perfect tool to prepare students for a comprehensive exploration of T.S. Eliot's literary legacy.It is the perfect tool to PREPARE and ORGANISE information and SUPPORT research for:- essays,- presentations,
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7th - 11th
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Edgar Allan Poe Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Secondary ELA — CCSS
What caused Edgar Allan Poe to write about death? What were Poe's famous last words? Guide students through learning about Edgar Allan Poe, the renowned author of "The Raven," "Tell-Tale Heart," and more, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan”
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6th - 10th
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Mark Twain Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
What is Mark Twain most famous piece of writing? What are Twain's best quotes? Guide students through learning about Mark Twain, the renowned American author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and more, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-se
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6th - 10th
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Gary Paulsen Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Middle School ELA — CCSS
Did the book Hatchet really happen? Who is the real Gary Paulsen? Guide students through learning about Gary Paulsen, the renowned young adult author of Hatchet, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this
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6th - 8th
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Langston Hughes Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Harlem Renaissance ELA
What are some famous facts about Langston Hughes? What are his most famous poems? Guide students through learning about poet Langston Hughes with this versatile research planner and essay assignment that is designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product inclu
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7th - 10th
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Ray Bradbury Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Middle School ELA — CCSS
What is Ray Bradbury's most famous short story? What does the work of Bradbury warn us about? Guide students through learning about Ray Bradbury, the renowned science fiction and fantasy author, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just pri
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6th - 8th
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Maya Angelou Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — AP ELA — CCSS Rubric
What is Maya Angelou best known for? What caused her to take the name Maya Angelou? Guide students through learning about Maya Angelou, the renowned author of the I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just pr
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8th - 12th
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Harper Lee Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
What did Harper Lee never write after her first novel? Was Harper Lee a tomboy like her character Scout? Guide students through learning about Harper Lee, the renowned author of To Kill a Mockingbird, with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (ju
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6th - 10th
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Shel Silverstein Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Secondary ELA — CCSS
What is Shel Silverstein's most famous poem? Why did he write The Giving Tree? Guide students through learning about poet and children's author Shel Silverstein with this versatile research planner and essay assignment that is designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!)
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6th - 10th
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Robert Frost Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — AP ELA — CCSS Rubric
What was Robert Frost's most famous poem? Did he ever win a Pulitzer Prize? Guide students through learning about poet Robert Frost with this versatile research planner and essay assignment that is designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See
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7th - 12th
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Lewis Carroll Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Secondary ELA — CCSS
What is Lewis Carroll most famous story? What was Carroll's connection to Alice from Alice in Wonderland? Guide students through learning about legendary children's author and poet Lewis Carroll with this versatile research planner and essay assignment that is designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (
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6th - 10th
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