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Figurative Language Alive: Balcony Scene Charades

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students act out lines from Romeo and Juliet in a charade-like game.
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Islam - Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha Book Review Planning Frame

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha book review activity, students respond to the Islam text - Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha by completing an in-depth review. The review should be written to reveal personal opinions for or against the book in an...
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Developing Skills for the KS2 English SAT: Literature

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils consider the literary techniques of characterization and dialogue. In this story making and comprehension activity, students examine characterization, dialogue, and comprehension.
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Stephen Colbourn

For Students 7th - 12th
In this study guide worksheet, learners respond to 8 short answer questions designed to be used prior to reading, while reading, and after reading King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Stephen Colbourn.
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After Hamelin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the story The Pied Piper.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance and further their understanding of the story.  Middle schoolers interview an...
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Much Ado About Nothing Masks Lesson

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars examine the personality traits of characters. In this characterization lesson plan, students read act 2 of "Much Ado About Nothing" and create masks to represent the characters in the play.
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Much Ado About Nothing Plot Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore tone in "Much Ado About Nothing." In this literary elements lesson, students  list the main points of the plot, identify shifts in tone, and select love songs that reflect the tone of events and/or characters.
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Writing Sentences Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore first person and third person points of view. In this perspective instructional activity, students identify first person and third person points of view in literature they have read. Students rewrite stories from...
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Persuasion: Analyzing Persuasive Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and create persuasive essays. In this writing instructional activity students engage in activities that allow them to understand how a persuasive essay is constructed so they may compose their own.
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Wrapping up The Stone Cutter

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write a paper in which they detail the daily routine of an architect.  In this The Stone Cutter lesson, students discuss the end of the novel and share journals with peers.  Students choose a time period in which to place their...
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Mood and Tone

For Students 3rd - 9th
In this literary elements worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer by writing down the mood and tone of the writing piece. There are three boxes for students to fill in details about the mood, as well as the tone.
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Jabberwocky Questions

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this poetry analysis learning exercise, students answer 5 short answer and essay questions based on the content and literary elements of Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky." Questions require students to compare good and evil forces in...
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Tuck Everlasting: UDL Team Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a differentiated lesson plan about Tuck Everlasting. In this Tuck Everlasting lesson plan, students work on comprehension strategies that are leveled for their reading ability. They focus on the ability to tell...
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry and then watch a movie based on the novel. They write an essay comparing the movie to the book.
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House and Home

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read the first chapter of the book "House on Mango Street". They take notes and reflect on quotes that were meaningful to them. They discuss their observations and write an essay emulating the writing style from the book.
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Themes in Literature - Langston Hughes "Thank You Ma'm"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study Langston Hughes, "Thank You Ma'am" to discover the elements of plot, character motives and reactions. They express the effects of trust and kindness by writing a reflective personal narrative. They illustrate the...
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Across Five Aprils/Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the Civil War novel, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. They review vocabulary and literary elements and write a "Brother Against Brother" essay about coming face to face with a brother in one of the battles of the...
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Essay on Themes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read the book THE CALL OF THE WILD by Jack London and discuss the different elements in the book. They then write an essay on a theme providing examples backing up their main point of their essay.
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Literature Circles: The Cay and Timothy of the Cay

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and discuss The Cay or Timothy of the Cay with other students. They complete Literature Circles role sheets. Students map the journeys of Timothy and Phillip. They put the events of the stories on a time line.
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Getting To Know You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes ten lessons from the American Literature series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading and response activities are included for each...
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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Letter 4)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis instructional activity, students define six key terms and answer nine comprehension questions after reading the story.
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Islam--Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha

For Students 7th - 9th
In this writing worksheet, students imagine they are a journalist and have been asked to write an article for a magazine for young people entitled, 'A Good Read.' Students explain why reading is important and critique three individual...
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Love Actually Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Love Actually activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 20 multiple choice, matching and fill in the blank questions pertaining to Love Actually.
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The Beatles Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 6th - 10th
For this The Beatles activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 24 short answer, multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions pertaining to The Beatles.

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