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Higher education literature resources for GATE
AP Lit and Comp Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness is a novel I taught to prepare my students for the AP Lit exam. The main element I focused on besides figurative language was setting. This is made up of very specific AP level types of questions. They are very comprehensive and in-depth. There are many questions dealing with specific types of figurative language. I included the answers directly underneath the question so they can easily be edited out by the teacher to make copies or upload electronically for students. I
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Christmas Stocking Coloring AP Lang & Honors English No Prep
Get ready to bring the holiday spirit into your classroom with this supercharged activity designed for 7th-12th graders studying AP Language and Composition or Honors English! This activity is all about character analysis, and it will have your students diving deep into the world of literature while also embracing the joy of Christmas. The heart of this activity lies within the customizable Google slides, which provide step-by-step directions for your students. With these slides, you can either
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Christmas Literary & Rhetorical Analysis, No Prep, Google, Holidays
Halloween Bundle: Literary Analysis and Creative Writing AP & Honors
Hi, Teacher Friends, I have bundled "The Addam's Family" theme song analysis, the creative writing activity "Taunting Tombstones," "Horror Movie Posters Rhetorical Analysis," "What's He Building," and "We Were the Mask" into one spooky resource. To see more about these, please go to their individual listings for specifics on each. Spooky season is a favorite in my classroom, and I hope your students will enjoy it, too!Blessings, Shannon
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lesson Plan & PPT Package Explaining Hero vs Villain Protagonist vs Antagonist
This is a two-part package -- a Power Point presentation and a lesson plan. The PPT is available separately by the same name.
This 14-slide Power Point presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.
The fourteen slides include 1
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tale of Despereaux Literature Unit – with D&C Icons and Graphic Organizers
A 33 page 100% Common Core Aligned Literature Study Unit incorporating Graphic Organizers and Icons for the novel, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. A fantastic resource for teaching higher-level thinking in a general education English Language Arts classroom, GATE classroom, or to challenge your gifted and talented students in an enrichment RTI group!
Using D&C Icons, students reach the different levels of Depth of Knowledge and follow Common Core State Standards in English Languag
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3rd - 6th, Higher Education
The Metamorphosis Exam
Here's a fully editable and in-depth 50-question test with essay prompt on Franz Kafka's surrealistic classic "The Metamorphosis" and art styles connected to his era. The multiple choice questions focus primarily on symbolism, irony, surrealism, archetype and themes. A solid wrap-up to a most profound novella.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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"We Wear the Masks" Poetry Analysis,Halloween, Suspense, Editable, No Prep
Get ready to dive deep into the hauntingly beautiful world of poetry with this supercharged Literary Analysis of “We Wear the Mask”! Whether you're a fan of all things spooky or simply love engaging your students with thought-provoking texts, this product is the perfect addition to your English or poetry analysis curriculum. With four thrilling activities included, your students won't be able to resist the allure of this lesson. The heart of the experience lies within the dynamic Google slides,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Halloween Bundle: Literary Analysis and Creative Writing AP & Honors
Romeo and Juliet Final Test, William Shakespeare Play, Assessment, Exam
This is a final test for Romeo and Juliet, including multiple choice, true/false, quote identification, matching character to description, and short answer essay prompts. Answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to A Tale of Two Cities
PowerPoint is a general introduction to the novel by Charles Dickens. Designed as a precursor to reading the novel and includes an overview of the author and the literary elements (structure, plot, themes, setting, characters). Final slide ends with students looking up lesser known literary device terms and a note-taking assignment for studying the novel.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Explaining Hero vs. Villain Protagonist vs. Antagonist PowerPoint
This 14-slide presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.The fourteen slides include 15 images, dynamic and active presentation methods, and colorful representations.THIS ITEM is also available in a package that includes a lesso
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Jekyll and Hyde Activities: Thematic Collage and Creative Writing:Dating Profile
If you want your students to think about the theme of Jekyll & Hyde, this theme collage will help them combine their knowledge of the story with the real-world. This would be a great activity to do after you finish reading the tale.In addition to studying the theme, a creative writing piece is included. If you want a creative, yet quick write for your students to accompany your study of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this fun activity is for you! Poor Hyde needs a date! Your st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"We Real Cool" by Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Quiz, American Literature
Discover the depth of Gwendolyn Brooks' iconic poem "We Real Cool" with this 10- Question Poetry Quiz. Unveil the rebellious spirit, unravel the symbolism, and test your understanding of this literary masterpiece in a brief, engaging quiz. 10 multiple-choice questions with an answer key.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Frankenstein's Monster Needs a Date--Quick Writing Activity
If you want a creative, yet quick write for your students to accompany your study of Frankenstein, this fun activity is for you! Poor Frankenstein’s monster needs a date! Your students are tasked with writing his dating profile! Will she swipe right? It’s up to your students to make sure she does! The heart of the activity is on Google slides with customizable slides so that you can either just download and hit play, or you can make it your own. These slides include step-by-step directions. It
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Book Club Discussion Menus
Book Club Discussion Menus are designed for four week book clubs. There are four discussion topic options for each week's book club meetings. Each menu is designed for four weeks, entire package includes four menus for a total of 16 weeks of unique discussion topics. All topics of discussion can be used with any novel.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Imperialism - “Rikki - Tikki - Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" can also be analyzed in the context of imperialism, as it reflectssome elements of the British Empire's presence in India during the 19th and early20th centuries. Here are some questions related to imperialism in the story
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
JANE AUSTEN 8 Projects and Activities PRINT and EASEL
This is a package of activities that combines historical research and literary appreciation of Jane Austen. Each of the eight small projects stand alone – the classroom teacher can pick and choose which assignments may be done, or the students can be given the option of which ones they want to complete. The activities also make an excellent independent study for a student who wants to pursue an interest in Jane Austen and/or the Regency era.Designed for senior high school students but several
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hamlet Video (1 only) by Spike Literature
Let Spike Literature's "EDU-taining" Clipped Classic Hamlet Video provide background insights and analysis for both the teacher and student of one of Shakespeare's most recognizable works. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Modern Freytag Pyramid and Other Plot Diagrams
This 48-slide Power Point Presentation briefly reviews the Classic Freytag Pyramid that includes introduction / exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, revelation, resolution / conclusion. However, since the Victorian period when Freytag developed the pyramid plots have changed in dramatic ways.The presentation explains three more recent diagrams including the Modern Freytag Pyramid, the Post Modern Plot Diagram, and the Post Post Modern Plot Diagram. The presenta
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" -- Clipped Classic Video (only)
Spike Literature's video LITERALLY walks through "The Road Not Taken" - Robert Frost’s enigmatic masterpiece! Providing discussion prompts, literary analysis and author background, this 8 minutes video is perfect for enrichment as well as use with PBL activities. CCSS aligned.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Julius Caesar Lights! Camera! Literature! Videos Literary/Tutorial/Film Guide
Let Spike Literature's Julius Caesar video provide background, discussion prompts and cross-curricular information, and "Get to Know Bill..." is a Shakespeare tutorial making reading and understanding his plays easier. Finally, LIT BITS is a guide to movie watching with tips and recommendations. ALL THREE perfect for various learning modalities and ALL satisfy CCSS and PBL standards.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Little Woman Video (only) by Spike Literature CCSS Aligned
Let Spike Literature's “Little Women” Clipped Classic Video provide insights, author background and literary analysis of Louisa May Alcott's beloved masterpiece. Satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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"Tragedy on the Barbary Coast (A Readers Theater Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s(Money Back Guarantee: labouyer@yahoo.oom) [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] "This is Readers Theatre Script based on a short story. The story is centered around an Alaskan Malamute dog that is brought to San Francisco's Barbary Coast in 1897, and eventually ends up in a farming camp ('Habercamp'). The script accommodates from four to six readers. It is a fast paced adventure stor
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hamlet - Lights! Camera! Literature! Videos (3) - Literary, Tutorial, Film Tips
Let Lights! Camera! Literature!'s Hamlet Literary Video provide background, analysis and insight into one of Shakespeare's most recognizable works, Then "Get to Know Bill...!" a tutorial on making "Bill's" work easy to read and understand! Finally, use LIT BITS for tips and recommendations on film versions on Hamlet. All three videos are perfect for numerous learning modalities. Also, satisfies many CCSS and PBL standards.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe Video (only) by Spike Literature
Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Raven”, explained like never before. In seven short minutes students will learn about Poe, the poem’s literary nuances, important background information about “The Raven” and the times in which it was written. Theme, summary and literary analysis are spelled out for students by teacher extraordinaire, Regi Sargent, who literary walks us through the poem.
Clipped Classics are short video clips designed to engage even the most reluctant readers. Fun, relatable and memorab
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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