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Poetry Sings

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine examples of literary terms in poetry. Then they choose two songs, write out the lyrics, and decipher what they think the artist is trying to say. Each student presents their song to the class and they cite examples of...
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Original Line or Familiar Find?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine a primary source document from 1684 that includes many of the same lines found in Romeo's speech to Juliet from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Students compare the texts and discuss authorship during the sixteenth...
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Responding To Rembrandt's Work Through Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students write poetry in response to Rembrandt's landscapes and portraits. They create accompanying illustrations based on interpretations of Rembrandt's work and present them along with the poems in book format.
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Poetry Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers, after examining three forms of poetry, review and document a variety of literary terms. Vocabulary words are enveloped into the literary terms as well and are cited from each selection by each student.
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Putting It Together

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read aloud the book "Courage" by Bernard Waber and discuss the examples that compromise the defintion of courage. They describe another word such as joy and work with a partner or group to brainstorm and write sentences of...
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Study Guide for Saki's "The Interlopers"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this comprehension check worksheet, students define 6 vocabulary words, define 9 literary terms, respond to 8 short answer questions, and complete a graphic organizer pertaining to "The Interlopers" by Saki in order to help them...
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Symbol Beneath the Surface in "The Life You Save May Be Your Own"

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify the value of symbols in shorts stories and analyze Flannery O'Connor's use of symbolism. In this symbolism lesson, students complete a worksheet about symbols for cars. Learners answer questions about Flannery...
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The American Dream Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze how poetry can reveal themes of 'The American Dream.' In this poetry themes lesson, students discuss the elements of poetry and define imagery. Students read 'Lost Sister' by Cathy Song and complete a related worksheet....
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Animals Of The Forest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research into the words found to relate to the forests of Wisconsin. They write the words in complete sentences in the correct context. With the writing also includes the oral practice. Students also create their own...
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Study Guide: Fahrenheit 451 "The Hearth and The Salamander"

For Students 7th - 10th
For this study guide for Fahrenheit 451, students must complete a variety of activities to review the reading. Students define vocabulary and literary terms, describe characters and answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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Study Guide: The Interlopers

For Students 7th - 10th
In this study guide instructional activity, students define vocabulary and literary terms used in "The Interlopers". Students answer comprehension questions based on the reading and fill in a chart with characters and their traits.
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Study Guide for Fahrenheit 451: The Sieve and the Sand

For Students 7th - 10th
In this study guide worksheet, students complete a variety of activities based on reading Fahrenheit 451: "The Sieve and the Sand". Students define vocabulary and literary terms used in the reading, answer comprehension questions and...
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Reading and Study Guide: Julius Caesar Act I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading and study guide students define vocabulary and literary terms from Act I of Julius Caesar. Students give examples of literary terms found in the reading and answer comprehension questions.
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Study Guide: The Most Dangerous Game

For Students 7th - 9th
In this study guide for "The Most Dangerous Game" students define vocabulary and literary terms found in the reading. Students also answer reading comprehension questions.
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Poetry Unit Test

For Students 5th - 12th
In this poetry worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions on different aspects of poetry. Students complete 40 questions total.
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Chapters 29, 30

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete literary analysis activities for the Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this novel analysis lesson, students read chapters 29 and 30 of the novel and complete chapter quizzes. Students write...
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Modern American Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different types of literary terms in poems. They read different poems and create a packet summarizing them. They write a poem of their own and a biography of one of their favorite poets.
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A Courtin' We Will Go

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate dialect in poetry as an indication of a people's culture in literature. They write a poem about dating in this era.
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Found Poetry with Primary Sources: The Great Depression

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a sample found poem and create one together as a class. In this Great Depression lesson, students select a topic, such as miners, and read primary source documents related to the topic. Students select one narrative as the...
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Texas Gateway: Simile and Metaphor

For Students 7th - 9th
You will learn how to explain the effect of similes and extended metaphors in literary text.
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Texas Gateway: Literary Text: Imagery, Metaphor, and Simile

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Writers use sensory imagery ("smelled the salty air"), similes ("like a strong man playing tug-of-war"), and metaphors ("the waves roaring in my ears") to capture the reader's imagination. In this lesson, you will learn how to identify...
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Texas Gateway: Imagery: Simile and Metaphor (English I Reading)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, you will learn how to recognize the literary devices of simile and metaphor and understand their roles in poetry and fiction.
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Texas Gateway: Imagery, Metaphor, and Simile (English Ii Reading)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Evaluate the role of imagery, metaphor, and simile in literary nonfiction such as speeches and essays.
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Texas Gateway: Simile and Metaphor

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explain the effect of similes and extended metaphors in literary text.

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