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Arts & music Common Core RL.9-10.5 resources
Classroom Murder Mystery Activity - Virtual Option Available
Engage your students in a murder mystery game in the classroom or virtually!I use this lesson before starting my mystery unit and the students love it. They enjoy taking on the roles of the characters, and they enjoy the competition and challenge of trying to find the assailant. *I say assailant because I changed my version up slightly so the victim is in a coma rather than deceased***New!!! I've included a virtual option for both versions of this mystery. Perfect for distance learning. This mea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Classroom Mystery Bundle
Julius Caesar Unit Plan 3.5 Weeks of Lesson Plans & Activities, Shakespeare
Draw students into Julius Caesar with this 3.5-week unit plan! It contains lesson plans, bell ringers, activities, questions, characters, quotes and more. The first 2.5 weeks are spent on an in-depth study of Julius Caesar filled with engaging activities. The final week is spent on the complete writing process for a literary analysis essay. All the prep work is done! All materials are available in PDF to print and student materials are writeable in Google Slides. This engaging Julius Caesar Uni
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9th - 12th
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Classroom Murder Mystery Activity II
*Updated! Now includes virtual option an alternate version so one class won't give spoilers to another.Engage your students in a murder mystery game in the classroom! I use this lesson before starting my mystery unit and the students love it. They enjoy taking on the roles of the characters, and they enjoy the competition and challenge of trying to identify the murderer.This is not a sequel to the original murder mystery product. This mystery includes brand new characters and a new setting!Produ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Classroom Mystery Bundle
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Unit: Lessons, Activity Materials, Quizzes, Projects...
This engaging A Raisin in the Sun unit takes students from pre-reading activities through the final exam. Lessons, activities, and materials align to Common Core and address symbolism, craft, characterization, theme development, historical context, allusion, and more.A Raisin in the Sun Unit Bundle:Lessons (21 + student materials)Reading Quizzes (3)Projects and Essays (18 options)Test Maker (Choose from 145 test items.)A Raisin in the Sun Lessons:Pre-reading Lessons:Introduction and Anticipation
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8th - 10th
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Classroom Murder Mystery Activity III
Engage your students in a murder mystery game in the classroom!I use this lesson before starting my mystery unit and the students love it. They enjoy taking on the roles of the characters, and they enjoy the competition and challenge of trying to find the poisoner.*I say poisoner because in this version someone is poisoned and gets very ill. They are taken to the hospital though and will be okay**New!!! Now includes two versions of the same mystery. Each version has a different poisoner with dif
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Classroom Mystery Bundle
Abridged and Modified Macbeth Side-by-Side Text and Questions / 60 pgs
Macbeth was the first Shakespeare play I ever taught, and it helped me appreciate how much fun your students can have while acting out a drama in the classroom.However, this experience also helped me understand what aspects of a Shakespearean drama frustrate students and teachers. Some of the characters are confusing, some scenes do not advance the plot or are not school appropriate, and some of the language is dense.For these reasons, I created an abridged and modified version of Macbeth. Every
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9th - 12th
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Twilight Zone “To Serve Man” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone Episode, CCSS
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
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Macbeth Unit Plan - Complete Unit - 13 Lessons
Teaching Shakespeare's Macbeth has NEVER been this easy! This complete unit plan has you covered for the tragedy of Macbeth. You’ll have NO-PREP and no worries when using this standard-aligned unit. Each of the 13 lessons contains a teaching PowerPoints and student packet that will help you glide through teaching Macbeth even if you have never taught it before. Organized by lessons, this resource is easy to navigate. Here's what you'll get:13 Teaching PowerPoints (one for each lesson)13 Stud
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9th - 12th
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Unit Plan With Lesson Plans & Activities, 12 Resources
Use this A Midsummer Night's Dream unit plan to draw students into Shakespeare's famous play. This 4-week unit plan includes lesson plans, bell ringers, activities, questions, characters, quotes, final projects, an essay and more. Students spend the first two weeks on an in-depth study of A Midsummer Night's Dream filled with engaging activities. Week 3 is spent on creative final projects and the final week is spent on the complete writing process for a literary analysis essay. All the prep work
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8th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes | The Blue Carbuncle | Readers Theater Script Short Story Unit
A fun holiday short story or drama theater lesson that improves students' reading and comprehension skills with a proven reading strategy. This Christmas mystery is adapted into a Readers Theater script for "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Google Slides Presentation, Readers Theater Script, writing exercise, discussion questions, vocabulary worksheets, and word search puzzle with answer key.**********
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5th - 12th
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Romeo & Juliet Anticipation | Pre-Reading CSI Activity | Crime Scene Roleplay
Boost interest before you even introduce the text of Romeo and Juliet by presenting students with a crime scene and asking them to solve the crime. Students take on the following roles, each taking turns to lead the investigation:CSI Team LeaderCoronerToxicologistDetective (witness statements)Detective (evidence locker)Investigator (suspects)Students work through crime scene maps, toxicology reports, coroner's reports, witness and suspect information, and cross-reference it all before feeding th
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Romeo & Juliet BUNDLE of Creative ELA Activities to Study Shakespeare
Sherlock Holmes | The Adventure of the Speckled Band | Readers Theater Script
Detective Fiction: "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Readers Theater Script, Writing Prompt, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary with Answer Key, and Print & Digital Graphic Organizer.*Helen Stoner asks Sherlock Holmes for his assistance after she began hearing a whistle in the middle of the night; the same whistle her twin sister heard before she mysteriously died. Only Holmes can come to her aid befo
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5th - 12th
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Sherlock Holmes | The Speckled Band | Short Story Unit | Review Escape Room
Embark on a thrilling adventure with our captivating Readers Theater Script for "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Helen Stoner seeks Sherlock Holmes' aid when haunting nighttime whistles mirror the eerie circumstances that led to her twin sister's mysterious demise. With 6 dynamic reading parts – Dr. John Watson, Narrator, Sherlock Holmes, Helen Stoner, Julia Stoner, Dr. Grimesby Roylott – your classroom transforms into a stage for a suspenseful and c
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5th - 12th
A Raisin in the Sun Study Guides and Activities
Included in your purchase:
• Study guides for each scene
• Fill in the blank comprehension questions
• Quote identification and significance
• Vocabulary practice
• Discussion questions that ask for evidence and closer analysis
• Complete answer key for each study guide
• 5 Corresponding Journal Prompts with Appealing Layout
• Character chart to help your students visualize the characters and understand their connections (answer key not included)
• Walter Younger character analysis
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8th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Mini Unit - 3 Weeks of Bell Ringers, Reading Guides, Activities
Your students will LOVE Romeo and Juliet with this 3-week unit! I pared down my full best selling Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan into a simpler version that students can complete in a shorter time frame, remotely, or on their own at home. Students complete daily bell ringers, read and complete an engaging reading guide, complete a timeline activity, and write a literary analysis essay. This unit is both engaging and challenging for students in a well-organized and easy to use format! Includes PDFs t
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9th - 12th
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Abridged and Modified Romeo and Juliet Side-by-Side Text and Questions Bundle
In preparing to teach freshman for the first time in many years, I cracked in to William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet. While this is among one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, and while I enjoy teaching drama, I found the version presented in the textbook to be inaccessible.So I got to work creating a side-by-side version of Romeo and Juliet with the text on the left and guiding questions and activities on the right. In an effort to make the text more accessible for students, I eli
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9th - 10th
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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BUNDLE | Digital Escape Rooms | Readers Theater
Unlock the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes with our "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" Short Story Lessons and Enrichment Activities BUNDLE! This comprehensive bundle includes 11 Readers Theater Scripts, a PowerPoint or Google Slides Presentation, Movie Guides, Pre-Write Assignment, Discussion Questions, Vocabulary, and Two Digital Breakout Games for use with Google Classroom. Perfect for middle and high school students studying literature, mystery, crime, or detective fiction. Includes everything
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5th - 12th
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Antigone by Sophocles: Comprehensive Unit Plan
This is a unit plan based on the play Antigone by Sophocles. It is a complete, comprehensive plan including all necessary resources and materials.Resources include descriptive lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, slotted note student handouts, student activity sheets, vocabulary list and quizzes, unit test and essay assignment.This updated version has been updated with the answer keys for the Reading Quizzes and Vocabulary quizzes as Word documents.
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: World Literature: Reading units of study BUNDLE
Julius Caesar by Shakespeare: Student Workbook Digital Version
My Julius Caesar workbook has gone digital. Newly available, this digital version of my Julius Caesar workbook is everything you need to teach Julius Caesar in a digital format. Take the work out of teaching Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare with this engaging student workbook that doubles as a lesson outline for you! This 37-slide workbook contains everything you need to help students understand the play and master the language as they read. With this resource, your students will never be b
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10th - 12th
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The Alchemist | Literature Bundle (Slides, Essay, Guides, + Worksheets)
This engaging literature bundle is the perfect digital resource for people teaching The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. This project-based learning unit includes a slides presentation, an essay, reading guides, graphic organizers, and more. If you are using Google Classroom or Google Drive, this set of Google Apps assignments can be easily downloaded, edited, or printed to fit your student needs.Here are the nineteen items you get:The Alchemist Introductory Presentation:Use this Slideshow to build ba
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9th - 12th
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Sophocles' Oedipus Rex Complete Unit Plan: Distance Learning and Print Versions
Teaching Oedipus Rex has never been this easy before! This complete unit plan for Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) by Sophocles takes the work out of preparing to teach this Greek theater favorite. Organized into five complete lessons, this unit makes the story of Oedipus fun for both you and your students. Each lesson guides your students through the play with creative activities. What you get:5 Complete Lessons with Student Activity Packets Pacing GuideOedipus Background HandoutsTragic Hero Acti
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9th - 12th
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Shakespeare for Teens | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Adapted Script
Do you have a problem finding an appropriate version of Shakespeare that can be performed with teens? Shakespeare for Teens A Midsummer Night's Dream is your solution. The language of the original version can be challenging, while modern versions make the text unrecognizable. This adapted version allows teens to easily access the text while giving the same feel and rhythm of language as the original. This lesson gets students out of their seats and performing in front of their peers. Even reluct
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5th - 12th
Also included in: A Midsummer Night's Dream | Digital Escape Room | Abridged Script
Sherlock Holmes | The Engineer's Thumb | Readers Theater | Short Story Unit
Detective Fiction: "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" based on the short story from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Readers Theater Script, Writing Prompt, Discussion Questions, and Print & Digital Graphic Organizer.*After being contacted to work on machinery in the middle of the night, engineer, Victor Hatherley experiences a crazy adventure that ends up with him lying unconscious in a pool of blood and his thumb cut off. Luckily, the physician called to he
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5th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2 Close Reading Worksheet for Google Drive
Help high school students go beyond basic reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking and literary craft analysis skills with this close reading worksheet covering Act 2, scene 2, of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet. An answer key is included. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self-grading functionality and automated student feedback. (Alternatively, a printable version is available.)By completing this activity, students will:Identify what the
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9th - 12th
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