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Middle school literature webquests $5-10
Introduction to Shakespeare's Language - Vocabulary, Grammar, Iambic Pentameter
Are you looking for an interactive introduction to Shakespeare’s Language? This activity uses web resources, videos, and a FUN grammar presentation to kick off your Shakespeare unit. Students walk away understanding Shakespeare’s contributions to English, iambic pentameter, and that tricky thou/you.✅ Paper✅ Interactive Notebooks✅ DigitalYour Shakespeare’s Language resource includes:Bell Ringer taskIntroduction to Shakespeare's Language activities (vocabulary, translation, iambic pentameter)Indep
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7th - 10th
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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Shakespeare Webquest w/ PowerPoint
This 27-question webquest leads students through a series of online articles about Shakespeare's life, Shakespeare's language, Elizabethan theatre, and the Shakespeare authorship debate. Students have guiding questions to demonstrate their comprehension of the articles. I've also included some fun things on their quest, like a Shakespearean insult maker that generates random insults from Shakespeare's works. (Students love that part!) After the students finish the webquest, the PowerPoint makes
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Complete Unit BUNDLE
American Born Chinese Mini-Webquest and Activity
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang deals with so many topics that are extremely relevant to students. In this mini-quest (as I like to call it), students will explore the topics of stereotypes, Gene Luen Yang, Chinese mythology concerning the Monkey King, and their own identities. This mini-quest contains 9 questions and utilizes three outside sources to help students gain a good background for the novel, but it also asks students to reflect on their own identities. The accompanying activit
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6th - 12th
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The Odyssey by Homer WebQuest, Presentations, Projects
The Odyssey by Homer WebQuest, Presentations, Projects
These resources accompany an online WebQuest that I created. Students read (in narrative form) and present a part of The Odyssey instead of struggling through the whole epic poem.
Included is:
*Link to my WebQuest
*Summary of The Odyssey with a graphic organizer for important characters and settings
*Six parts of The Odyssey in narrative form (one part with an audio recording)
*Presentation assignment, outline, rubric, and active listening
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7th - 12th
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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
The Outsiders WebQuest - Pre-reading Activity for Setting, Language, & More!
Do you need a way for students to understand the setting ofThe Outsiders by S.E. Hinton before reading?Welcome to the comprehensive WebQuest for The Outsiders!WebQuest OrganizationThis pre-reading resource is organized by the geography, history, culture, and language of the novel. It is just what your students need before embarking on this journey into a foreign place and time. Sample Testimonials"This was a great way for my students to gain some background information about the 60's."
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6th - 9th
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The Outsiders-Pre-Reading and Online Scavenger Hunt
Students complete this activity to build some background knowledge of the author S. E. Hinton and the 1960s era, before reading The Outsiders novel! The teacher can provide students with information about the author and the 1960s (pre-selected articles) or students can do the entire assignment online.
There is a quiz that goes along with this activity and it can be purchased in my store. It comes in a Smart Response Clicker version or a paper copy version.
***BUNDLE ALERT: This is also sol
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6th - 9th
Also included in: The Outsiders Novel Unit Activities Bundle
Facing the Lion: Growing up Maasai Webquest Packet (Bonus Novel Quiz!)
Newly Updated: 3-17-2019Whether you are teaching Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai as a summer reading option or as a literature circle option or as a whole class reading, this webquest (and bonus novel quiz) are perfect for your classroom needs! Through this webquest students will explore the Maasai culture and learn about the importance of traditions and preservation. Students will source documents and websites in preparation for more in depth citation later on. The webquest contains 35 deta
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7th - 9th
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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!!!
Esperanza Rising Background Knowledge WEBQUEST
This is a great activity to get your students exposed to the historical topics and build necessary background knowledge for topics that are prevalent in the novel, Esperanza Rising. The following topics are included in the webquest:* Mexican Proverbs* The Mexican Revolution* Life During the Great Depression* Facts about The Great Depression by the Numbers* Hoovervilles* The Dust Bowl* Valley Fever* Mexican Migrant Workers and Camps**Please note that the websites included are case sensitive.*Yo
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5th - 8th
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Esperanza Rising WebQuest - Pre reading Research for Setting, Culture, & More!
Do you need students to understand the setting and background of Esperanza Rising before reading the novel?You can immerse students in the setting of the novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan with this comprehensive WebQuest. What You GetStudents will learn about the geography, history, culture, and language of the setting independently or in a small group, while you take 2-3 days to plan, grade, or conference. This WebQuest features attractive slides, reputable online sources of nonfiction text, questions
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6th - 8th
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Uprising, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, Middle School ELA Starter Pack Bundle
Get started teaching Uprising, Margaret Peterson Haddix, with this starter pack!Start out your novel study with the Immigration Through Ellis Island WebQuest! Your students will utilize Scholastic's Ellis Island website to learn all about the immigrant experience through this iconic landmark.Follow up the WebQuest with the Pre-Reading Background Knowledge Quiz! The first five questions assess students' knowledge of the Ellis Island WebQuest, and the second five questions assess students' knowled
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6th - 9th
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WebQuest: Persepolis Novel Iranian Revolution Research Project
In this worksheet, students will delve into the captivating history of Iran, with a specific focus on the period before and after the revolution of 1979. By completing this assignment, students will gain a deeper understanding of the context and significant changes that took place during this transformative period in Iranian history.The purpose of this assignment is to enhance students' knowledge of the history of Iran and develop their research and critical thinking skills. Enjoy the journey of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Unbroken Webquest Packet (Bonus Novel Quiz!)
Whether you are teaching Unbroken as a summer reading option or as a literature circle option or as a whole class reading, this webquest (and bonus novel quiz) are perfect for your classroom needs! Through this webquest students will explore the Louis Zamperini's life, capture, and philosophy while examing the limits of human endurance. Students will source documents and websites in preparation for more in depth citation later on. The webquest contains 34 detailed questions about Zamperini and
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8th - 11th
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DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Save time and money with this bundle of printable webquests that introduce your students to the fascinating life and works of three popular authors of dystopian literature—George Orwell, Ray Bradbury, and Aldous Huxley. Each resource has fifty questions to help students get to know the authors and the books they created. An answer key is included in each resource.
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7th - 10th
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DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 1 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Save time and money with this bundle of printable webquests that introduce your students to the fascinating life and works of three popular authors of dystopian literature—Lois Lowry, Suzanne Collins, and Neal Shusterman. Each resource has fifty questions to help students get to know the authors and the books they created. An answer key is included in each resource.
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6th - 9th
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My Brother Sam is Dead WebQuest Pre-reading Novel Study for Setting & more!⭐
My Brother Sam Is Dead WebQuestDo you need your students to understand the time, place, & people of My Brother Sam is Dead before reading the novel?This My Brother Sam is Dead WebQuest allows your students to visualize the setting of the book while flexing their research muscles!Organization of the WebQuestThere are four parts to the My Brother Sam is Dead WebQuest: ⭐ Geography,⭐ History, ⭐ Culture, ⭐ & Language. Students will embark on a two-day investigative journey of 1770s colonial
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6th - 9th
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Inside Out and Back Again Background WebQuest Research
This product includes everything you need to complete the activity and research project!
Inside Out and Back Again is an EngageNY Common Core Aligned Module Novel.
This WebQuest can be used in conjunction with the EngageNY Module, or independently on its own!
The WebQuest includes videos, photographs, links to sites and informational texts selected to deepen understanding, and includes vocabulary enrichment to build context and background for students reading Inside Out and Back Again.
This
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6th - 10th
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Phineas Gage Webquest Packet (Bonus Novel Quiz!)
Whether you are teaching Phineas Gage as a summer reading option or as a literature circle option or as a whole class reading, this webquest (and bonus novel quiz) are perfect for your classroom needs! Through this webquest students will explore the the circumstances surrounding Phineas' injury and explore exactly what it is that makes us human. Students will source documents and websites in preparation for more in depth citation later on. The webquest contains 33 detailed questions about the a
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7th - 9th
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To Kill a Mockingbird WebQuest - Setting, History, Culture & Language
To Kill a Mockingbird WebQuest on SettingDo you need a robust, engaging setting activity for the book, To Kill a Mockingbird? You can use this To Kill a Mockingbird WebQuest to soak your students in the world of Scout Finch before they even crack the spine!A Thorough & Organized TKAM WebQuestThis TKAM WebQuest takes your students on a journey through sweltering provincial 1930s rural Maycomb with its small-town southern sensibilities. The online quest is divided into four parts with a focus
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8th - 11th
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Inside Out & Back Again Bundle - WebQuest & Discussion Questions + Bonus!
Save on two comprehensive products with this bundle: Inside Out & Back Again Discussion Questions and the Inside Out & Back Again WebQuest! It has everything you need to engage students in the setting of the novel by Thanhha Lai, and then dive into critical-thinking questions for discussions, writing prompts, and more!The WebQuestThis WebQuest stimulates student interest in the setting of the book by immersing them in a different place and time. Pointed questions are organized by the geo
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7th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Bundle (Webquests, Organizers & Puzzles)
This ready to use resource includes five activities involving Greek mythology. Each included resource is also sold individually. Please view the individual product listings to see additional samples of the pages.
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1. Greek Gods & Goddesses Puzzles
Add a new twist to your study of Greek gods and goddesses with these puzzles that test students' knowledge as well as providing some puzzle fun!
These word search puzzles include fill in the blank statements for students
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3rd - 6th
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"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest Before Short Story Study for Setting & Characters!
The "Riki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuestAre you looking for a way to create planning time for "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," but also want a meaningful prereading experience for your students?This "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest does both!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What You GetThis "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" WebQuest takes students on a compact & in-depth journey through the geography, history, culture, language, & creatures of this belo
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6th - 9th
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