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High school critical thinking literature resources for Easel Assessments
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Detective Stories Unit - Short Stories by Doyle, Poe, Dahl; Sherlock Holmes film
In this fantastic detective stories unit, you will explore the characteristics of the detective story genre and apply them to great short stories by Edgar Allan Poe (The Murders in the Rue Morgue), Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Speckled Band and The Adventure of Silver Blaze), and Roald Dahl (Lamb to the Slaughter).Learn what makes a good detective story and then work like a sleuth to identify genre elements in E. A. Poe's and Arthur Conan Doyle's short stories. Analy
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle: Detective Stories Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Dark Romanticism & American Gothic Unit; Poe, Hawthorne, Dickinson, The Village
In this sublime unit, your students will explore American Romanticism and Gothic in works of fiction, poetry, art, and film. Your students will first learn about conditions that influenced American Romanticism and Gothic and study concepts and elements that characterize Romantic and Gothic literature and art. They will then apply these concepts to short stories (The Cask of Amontillado, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and The Pendulum, Rappaccini’s Daughter), poems (The Raven, A Bird Came Down The
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8th - 12th
The Glass Castle 100 Question Multiple Choice Test + Key
This comprehensive test will gauge readers' understanding of the story's basic elements and details. There are 100 test questions, each with four answer choices. Answer key is included.The test questions move in chronological order of the book, and there is at least one question from each section or episode of the book. Many questions reflect upon the students' understanding of basic literary elements like plot, setting, irony, imagery, and characterization.Many questions include direct quotes f
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Anticipation Guide - Pre-Reading Discussion & Theme Essay
Are students rolling their eyes when you give out copies of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? They may not care about Victorian literature, but students will get excited when you talk about leading a double life and the questionable dishonesty of keeping secrets. Ten opinion statements make text-to-self connections with the novel for students before, during, and after reading.Grab this guide, print, and go! No paper? No problem! Assign in Google Forms and have results tallied instantl
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Jekyll and Hyde - Bookend Bundle - Anticipation Guide & Visual Project
Introducing the Literary Analysis Essay: Complete Step-By-Step Guide
Guide your upper middle and high school students step-by-step through writing the Literary Analysis Essay with these easy-to-use resources. Students will learn all the basics of strong thesis statements, clear topic sentences, specific evidence, and thorough elaboration. Graphic organizers include writing tips to help your students succeed. Revision strategies help students take ownership of their own writing.Color-coded samples help you model the expectations of formal, academic writing. This "
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
Depression and Anxiety in Teens-lesson/activities CDC health standard 4
This lesson gives a detailed description of depression and anxiety in teens, suicide awareness, and where to get help. Activities, Assessment, Clip art, printables, no prep needed, answer key. Easel activity and assessment is included. CDC (Center for Disease Control) Health Standard four: Students will demonstrated the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks. The lesson plan covers: Symptom
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6th - 12th
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THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY -- Matt Haig
Which regret stands out? Which decision would you like to Undo? Which life would you like to try on? ~Matt HaigGreetings,Is this the novel and resource for you and your students? Let me ask several questions to help you arrive at an answer. Everyone has regrets. Agreed? Everyone would like an Undo on some life choice. Agreed? Everyone has at least one, ‘What would have happened if I had taken the other fork in the road moment.’ Agreed? Nora Seed, the protagonist, in Matt Haig’s, The Midnight L
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Plato Explained: Allegory of the Cave in Plain Language for Students Middle & HS
If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this lesson plan that introduces students to Plato's theory of reality. I was inspired to create this resource when I retold the story of Plato's allegory of the cave (from The Republic) in plain language. In this story, Plato imagines a world where one man wakes up and questions what is real and what is not real. Have your students read this story with you and use my handy dandy comprehension questions and discussion activities to lead your s
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6th - 10th
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Teen Eating Disorders- lesson, 3 activities, CDC Health Standard 2 and 7
This lesson plan looks at teen eating disorders; Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge eating and ARFID. Signs and symptoms, as well as health complications are included. Critical to healing is treatment and getting help; which is addressed in the lesson plan. 3 activities, with one being an assessment and answer key. Clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel activity and assessment is included with this lesson plan. CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the abili
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6th - 12th
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Independent Reading Activity: One-Pagers, Annotation Guides, + Bulletin Boards
Motivate your middle school students to read books for enjoyment with these flexible and easy to assess activities! Students practice identifying the literary elements and reading with a purpose! Students will identify themes and summarize the plot and conflict.Book Bistro is a research-based independent reading program that fosters a love of reading.It's essentially a high-interest, middle school book report that taps into the social nature of middle school students. The assignment puts the fun
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6th - 9th
A Christmas Carol Test - Printable & Digital
This end-of-book test (part of my complete A Christmas Carol Novel Unit) covering all five staves of Charles Dickens' classic story A Christmas Carol includes eight character matching questions and 17 multiple-choice questions.With this test, you'll be able to assess:- general comprehension- characterization- plot- conflict- cause and effect- theme- inference- irony- symbolismThis resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Easel Activity (link in My Purchases)Eas
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: A Christmas Carol Unit Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
The Book Thief Easy Literary Study (Extended Edition)
Note: Some of my products have some “out there” ideas. Make sure to look at the preview before purchasing. Everyone's classroom is unique and while these lessons work within my classroom, that may not be the case in another’s room.Note 2: This updated version has some new concepts intertwined with some of my favorites from the original version. I change things all the time, so this is the one I'm currently using in my classes. There's new quizzes (Easel), final project options, etc. That being s
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8th - 9th
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KEEPER 'N ME -- Richard Wagamese
Boy’s got some stories he wants to tell. ~KeeperGreetings,Welcome to Richard Wagamese’s Keeper ‘N Me. I love the book and this 193-page resource gives you and your students a number of tested options that you can use in and adapt to your situation. It puts students in the centre of the action and learning. It enables you to do what teachers do best -- spend time and energy with the students to inform, inspire, ignite. The 56-page Student Workbook on Book One and Book Two of the novel, and the
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: INDIGENOUS READING CIRCLE BUNDLE -- RICHARD WAGAMESE
FIVE LITTLE INDIANS -- Michelle Good
If we abandon hope then where will our energies be fired from? ~Michelle GoodMany fine novels have been written in recent years about residential schools and the harm inflicted upon generations of aboriginal people in Canada and the United States. Michelle Good’s, Five Little Indians, is one of the best. She is well-qualified (Cree lawyer and writer) to write such a story. And the novel has received many awards and much praise. Five Little Indians is a great story -- a story full of substance
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: INDIGENOUS STUDIES READING CIRCLE BUNDLE -- FIVE NOVELS, FIVE AUTHORS
Canterbury Tales Anticipation Guide - Pre-Reading Discussion & PostReading Essay
Are students intimidated to read The Canterbury Tales? When introducing Chaucer's tales with this engaging anticipation guide, students will want to read about this motley crew! Use this anticipation guide to talk about judging others by how they dress and considering the source when hearing a story. Ten opinion statements make text-to-self connections with the novel for students before, during, and after reading. Grab this guide, print, and go! No paper? No problem! Assign in Google Forms and h
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9th - 12th
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Charles Dickens Background Activities — Presentation, A&E Video Notes, Quiz
Begin your students' study of Charles Dickens with this versatile collection of background activities — including biography PPT presentation with note-taking activity, A&E Biography notes (with answer key), and quiz provided in FIVE versatile and EDITABLE formats (printable PDF, Easel, Google Form, raw text, and Examview). Included in your purchase:An original PowerPoint presentation on the author with student notes handout (available as a printable and self-checking Easel Activity)A note-ta
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7th - 12th
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All Summer in a Day Final Tests with Constructed Response Easel Digital - Print
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury final tests. Two versions of a final test for the short story. Constructed response questions to assess writing in response to literature. The first version includes vocabulary and has three sections: Fill-in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and a Constructed Response requiring evidence from the text to support the answer with a written response. Assesses understanding of story vocabulary, literary elements, and reading comprehension. The second version of the test
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury Bundle
Safety-"Danger of Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs" CDC Health Standard 7
This lesson is an educational tool to teach students the dangers of Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs. Writing prompt, group activity, Assessment and Art Activity . Printables, Answer key, clip art No prep neededEasel activity available with this lessonCDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce health risksIncluded in this lesson plan: Why TOBACCO is bad for your health What chemicals are in a cigarette How and why yo
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6th - 12th
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Circle of Wellness "The Wellness Wheel," lesson/activities CDC Health Standard 1
This lesson plan is an overview of the six dimensions or areas of an individual's life that make up their overall health- "environmental, intellectual, emotional, physical, social and spiritual." It also covers how one event in your life can affect all parts of your wellness. When one part of your wellness wheel is not working, the less balanced your health may be. The wheel may look simple, but the wheel represents your life and well-being. 4 activities, clip art, printables, no prep needed.
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6th - 9th
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First Aid- Urgent and Emergency Medical Issues. CDC Health Standard 5
This is an extensive lesson plan on medical circumstances that require either first aid, urgent care or emergency care. Note to the teacher; this plan can be divided into several sections and presented at separate times due to it's length. Clip art, printables, answer key, no prep needed.Easel activity included with this lessonCDC HEALTH STANDARD FIVE: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance healthCovered in this lesson: Learning how and when to use 911 Rec
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6th - 11th, Adult Education
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Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram a CCSS novel study/PDF/Google Drive
This is a close reading guide to the book Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram.Darius Kellner is a Fractional Persian - he is half-Persian - on his mother’s side. He knows almost nothing about Persian social cue, and only slightly more about American social cues. He is about to take a trip to Iran that will change his life. Darius has never really felt as if he fits in in America. His clinical depression doesn’t really help. While depression medication is tough to explain to his grandpar
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8th - 12th
'The Awakening' EDITABLE Quizzes, Discussions, & Essay Assignments – AP ELA
From editable plot quizzes to discussion and essay topics with directions, tips, and flexible rubrics, this packet for The Awakening contains everything you need to assess your students’ understanding of Kate Chopin’s classic novel about the complexities of balancing femininity and motherhood in the late 20th-century. Included with your purchase (See PREVIEW):44 The Awakening multiple choice plot questions included as 10, 20, and 40 question print-ready quizzes (with answer keys). These question
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Classic Literature Discussions, Essays, & Plot Quizzes Bundle
Unpacking 'A Good Man is Hard to Find': Short Story Discussion & Lesson
Engage Adolescent English Language Arts students (Grades 10-12) with Flannery O'Connor's classic short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find."O'Connor's short story is compelling, dealing with issues related to class, race, moral hypocrisy, and violence. In the story, a woman from the American South goes on a family vacation to Florida. But not everything turns out as expected . . .Use this Digital Download for a Two-day English Language Arts Lesson Using my tested-in-the-classroom resources, teenag
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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