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Learning English for Spanish Speakers - BUNDLE (3 books)
By Blooming Through High School
A comprehensive bundle of resources designed specifically for Spanish-speaking students learning English! Whether your students are newcomers beginning their English language journey or intermediate/advanced learners looking to extend their knowledge, this has you covered with three essential workbooks packed with engaging activities and expertly crafted content.
Book 1: "Beginning English Workbook for Newly Immigrated Spanish-Speaking Students" Perfect for students who are just starting their English learning journey, this workbook provides essential support with:
Book 2: "Newcomer English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Ideal for newcomers seeking to build a strong foundation in English, this workbook offers:
Book 3: "Intermediate and Advanced English Workbook for Spanish-Speaking Students" Tailored for intermediate and advanced learners seeking to enhance their English proficiency, this workbook features:
With a total of 159 pages across the bundle, students can utilize these resources for in-class practice, homework assignments, or independent study. Start your students' English learning adventure today with this comprehensive bundle designed to accelerate proficiency and foster confidence in communication!
1st Grade Bilingual HMH Homework for the Second 9 Weeks of School
By Ms Garcia Store
Thank you for selecting "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week"! This comprehensive resource is designed to aid your first-grade students in mastering over 1000 high-frequency and spelling words in both English and Spanish throughout 36 weeks.
Resource Format: Upon purchase, you will receive the second 9 PDF files, one for each of the second 9 weeks of school. These files provide engaging tasks for High-Frequency and Spelling Words in both Spanish and English.
Student Activities: These activities guide students to write each word three times, analyze them into sounds and syllables (English words focus on sounds only), and construct a sentence highlighting each word for the week.
Resource Highlights: On the first page of each PDF, you'll discover detailed instructions for completing HMH tasks, a list of the week's words in both languages and reading recommendations featuring two titles in Spanish and one in English to improve comprehension and fluency. Additionally, instructions on printing HMH books from their portal are provided. Alternatively, you can easily share these titles as ebooks with students through Google Classroom from the HMH portal.
Optional Enhancements: To enrich the learning experience, I suggest students complete a weekly math task available in my store. Furthermore, I encourage the use of educational applications like Imagine Learning (in both English and Spanish), Dreambox, ST Math, and IXL.
I hope you and your students find immense value and enjoyment in using "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week." This resource is crafted to make the learning journey engaging and fruitful. May it contribute positively to your classroom experience, fostering language proficiency and a love for learning. If you have any questions or feedback along the way, feel free to reach out. Happy teaching!
Get the 4 sets of 9 weeks
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the First 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Second 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Third 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Fourth 9 Weeks of School
Thanks to the graphic designers for letting me use their pictures in creating this resource.
Image by alvaro_cabrera on Freepik
1st Grade Bilingual HMH Homework for the Fourth 9 Weeks of School
By Ms Garcia Store
Thank you for selecting "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week"! This comprehensive resource is designed to aid your first-grade students in mastering over 1000 high-frequency and spelling words in both English and Spanish throughout 36 weeks.
Resource Format: Upon purchase, you will receive the fourth 9 PDF files, one for each of the fourth 9 weeks of school. These files provide engaging tasks for High-Frequency and Spelling Words in both Spanish and English.
Student Activities: These activities guide students to write each word three times, analyze them into sounds and syllables (English words focus on sounds only), and construct a sentence highlighting each word for the week.
Resource Highlights: On the first page of each PDF, you'll discover detailed instructions for completing HMH tasks, a list of the week's words in both languages and reading recommendations featuring two titles in Spanish and one in English to improve comprehension and fluency. Additionally, instructions on printing HMH books from their portal are provided. Alternatively, you can easily share these titles as ebooks with students through Google Classroom from the HMH portal.
Optional Enhancements: To enrich the learning experience, I suggest students complete a weekly math task available in my store. Furthermore, I encourage the use of educational applications like Imagine Learning (in both English and Spanish), Dreambox, ST Math, and IXL.
I hope you and your students find immense value and enjoyment in using "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week." This resource is crafted to make the learning journey engaging and fruitful. May it contribute positively to your classroom experience, fostering language proficiency and a love for learning. If you have any questions or feedback along the way, feel free to reach out. Happy teaching!
Get the 4 sets of 9 weeks
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the First 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Second 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Third 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Fourth 9 Weeks of School
Thanks to the graphic designers for letting me use their pictures in creating this resource.
Image by alvaro_cabrera on Freepik
1st Grade Bilingual HMH Homework for the Third 9 Weeks of School
By Ms Garcia Store
Thank you for selecting "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week"! This comprehensive resource is designed to aid your first-grade students in mastering over 1000 high-frequency and spelling words in both English and Spanish throughout 36 weeks.
Resource Format: Upon purchase, you will receive the third 9 PDF files, one for each of the third 9 weeks of school. These files provide engaging tasks for High-Frequency and Spelling Words in both Spanish and English.
Student Activities: These activities guide students to write each word three times, analyze them into sounds and syllables (English words focus on sounds only), and construct a sentence highlighting each word for the week.
Resource Highlights: On the first page of each PDF, you'll discover detailed instructions for completing HMH tasks, a list of the week's words in both languages and reading recommendations featuring two titles in Spanish and one in English to improve comprehension and fluency. Additionally, instructions on printing HMH books from their portal are provided. Alternatively, you can easily share these titles as ebooks with students through Google Classroom from the HMH portal.
Optional Enhancements: To enrich the learning experience, I suggest students complete a weekly math task available in my store. Furthermore, I encourage the use of educational applications like Imagine Learning (in both English and Spanish), Dreambox, ST Math, and IXL.
I hope you and your students find immense value and enjoyment in using "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week." This resource is crafted to make the learning journey engaging and fruitful. May it contribute positively to your classroom experience, fostering language proficiency and a love for learning. If you have any questions or feedback along the way, feel free to reach out. Happy teaching!
Get the 4 sets of 9 weeks
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the First 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Second 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Third 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Fourth 9 Weeks of School
Thanks to the graphic designers for letting me use their pictures in creating this resource.
Image by alvaro_cabrera on Freepik
Kinder Word Search & Trace: HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Discover the convenience of our Print-and-Go Kindergarten High-Frequency Word Search Module!
This resource is designed for easy implementation in your classroom, providing ready-to-use word search puzzles that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
In Module 1, spanning the first four weeks, students will focus on mastering four consistent words each week across different word search puzzles. This repetition aids in solidifying their understanding and retention of these fundamental words.
From Week 5 to Week 35, the excitement continues as students explore three or four words of the current week alongside a review of the three or four words from the previous week. This strategic review ensures continuous reinforcement of learned vocabulary while introducing new words for ongoing growth.
Our resource offers engaging and varied word search puzzles, providing an enjoyable way for students to reinforce their reading and writing skills. With carefully curated word lists and systematic reviews, students will build confidence and proficiency in recognizing high-frequency words.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resource in your classroom!
Here's how to use this resource:
Find the Words: Encourage students to search for the high-frequency words hidden in the puzzle. Words may appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, but never backward.
Circle the Words: Once students locate a word, have them circle it to indicate that it has been found.
Trace the Words: After circling each word, students should trace them in the provided boxes. This reinforces spelling and handwriting skills.
Write a Sentence: To reinforce vocabulary usage further, students should write a sentence using one or more of the words they found. This encourages contextual understanding and application of the words in sentences.
Additionally, the last page of this resource is designed to be printed as a backside. It provides extra lines for students to write more sentences, allowing for further practice and exploration of the high-frequency words.
By engaging in these activities, students will strengthen their ability to recognize high-frequency words and enhance their writing skills through sentence construction.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resource in your classroom!
Other HMH resources you might be interested in
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Image by brgfx on Freepik
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1st Grade Bilingual HMH Homework for the First 9 Weeks of School
By Ms Garcia Store
Thank you for selecting "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week"! This comprehensive resource is designed to aid your first-grade students in mastering over 1000 high-frequency and spelling words in both English and Spanish throughout 36 weeks.
Resource Format: Upon purchase, you will receive the initial 9 PDF files, one for each of the first 9 weeks of school. These files provide engaging tasks for High-Frequency and Spelling Words in both Spanish and English.
Student Activities: These activities guide students to write each word three times, analyze them into sounds and syllables (English words focus on sounds only), and construct a sentence highlighting each word for the week.
Resource Highlights: On the first page of each PDF, you'll discover detailed instructions for completing HMH tasks, a list of the week's words in both languages and reading recommendations featuring two titles in Spanish and one in English to improve comprehension and fluency. Additionally, instructions on printing HMH books from their portal are provided. Alternatively, you can easily share these titles as ebooks with students through Google Classroom from the HMH portal.
Optional Enhancements: To enrich the learning experience, I suggest students complete a weekly math task available in my store. Furthermore, I encourage the use of educational applications like Imagine Learning (in both English and Spanish), Dreambox, ST Math, and IXL.
I hope you and your students find immense value and enjoyment in using "Bilingual HMH Homework Words of the Week." This resource is crafted to make the learning journey engaging and fruitful. May it contribute positively to your classroom experience, fostering language proficiency and a love for learning. If you have any questions or feedback along the way, feel free to reach out. Happy teaching!
Get the 4 sets of 9 weeks
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the First 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Second 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Third 9 Weeks of School
⭐ Bilingual HMH Homework for the Fourth 9 Weeks of School
Thanks to the graphic designers for letting me use their pictures in creating this resource.
Image by alvaro_cabrera on Freepik
Kinder Word Search & Write: HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Discover the convenience of our Print-and-Go Kindergarten High-Frequency Word Search Module!
This resource is designed for easy implementation in your classroom, providing ready-to-use word search puzzles that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
In Module 1, spanning the first four weeks, students will focus on mastering four consistent words each week across different word search puzzles. This repetition aids in solidifying their understanding and retention of these fundamental words.
From Week 5 to Week 35, the excitement continues as students explore three or four words of the current week alongside a review of the three or four words from the previous week. This strategic review ensures continuous reinforcement of learned vocabulary while introducing new words for ongoing growth.
Our resource offers engaging and varied word search puzzles, providing an enjoyable way for students to reinforce their reading and writing skills. With carefully curated word lists and systematic reviews, students will build confidence and proficiency in recognizing high-frequency words.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resource in your classroom!
Here's how to use this resource:
Find the Words: Encourage students to search for the high-frequency words hidden in the puzzle. Words may appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, but never backward.
Circle the Words: Once students locate a word, have them circle it to indicate that it has been found.
Write the Words: After circling each word, students should write them in the provided boxes. This reinforces spelling and handwriting skills.
Write a Sentence: To reinforce vocabulary usage further, students should write a sentence using one or more of the words they found. This encourages contextual understanding and application of the words in sentences.
Additionally, the last page of this resource is designed to be printed as a backside. It provides extra lines for students to write more sentences, allowing for further practice and exploration of the high-frequency words.
By engaging in these activities, students will strengthen their ability to recognize high-frequency words and enhance their writing skills through sentence construction.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resource in your classroom!
Other HMH resources you might be interested in
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Image by brgfx on Freepik
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First Grade Word Search & Write: HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Recognize and write the HMH's High-Frequency Words and Decodables with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
This resource has 8 to 14 empty boxes on each page to write the words you are finding.
Also, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
You could find the words in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Every week you work on the HMH Frequent Use Words and Decodable Words. Up to 14 words in total each week. There are 36 weeks distributed in 12 modules.
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words just doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
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⭐ Memory Game HMH High-frequency and Decodable Words
⭐ Word Search - Find, trace, and write the HMH's Words of the Week
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Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
First Grade Word Search & Write: HMH's Spelling Words
By Ms Garcia Store
Recognize and write the HMH's Spelling Words with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
300 words in 36 weeks.
Download the 3 first weeks of this great resource for free by subscribing to our newsletter!!
Also, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
You could find the words horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words by doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
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⭐ HMH Words of the Week Spinners for First Grade
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Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
First Grade Word Search & Trace: HMH's Spelling Words
By Ms Garcia Store
Recognize and trace the HMH's Spelling Words with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
300 words in 36 weeks.
Also, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
You could find the words horizontally, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Download the 3 first weeks of the 2 versions of this great resource for free by subscribing to our newsletter!!
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words by doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
Related Products
⭐ Find, trace and write the tiny HMH High-frequency and Decodable Words
⭐ HMH Words of the Week Spinners for First Grade
⭐ HMH Words of the Week Spinners for First Grade- Trace the words
⭐ I Spy First grade HMH High-frequeny and Decodable Words and other activities
⭐ Memory Game HMH High-frequency and Decodable Words
⭐ Word Search - Find, trace, and write the HMH's Words of the Week
⭐ First-Grade Printable Centers and worksheets English Words of the Week HMH
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
First Grade Word Search & Trace: HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Recognize and trace the HMH's High-Frequency Words and Decodables with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
This resource has 8 to 14 boxes with the words written in dotted letters. Trace them as you find them.
Also, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
Every week you work on the HMH Frequent Use Words and Decodable Words. Up to 14 words in total each week. There are 36 weeks distributed in 12 modules.
You could find the words in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words just doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
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⭐ HMH Words of the Week Spinners for First Grade
⭐ HMH Words of the Week Spinners for First Grade- Trace the words
⭐ I Spy First grade HMH High-frequeny and Decodable Words and other activities
⭐ Memory Game HMH High-frequency and Decodable Words
⭐ Word Search - Find, trace, and write the HMH's Words of the Week
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Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
Kinder Word Search Bundle: Find, Write, and Trace HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Discover the convenience of our Print-and-Go Kindergarten High-Frequency Word Search Bundle!
This bundle includes these two resources:
These resources are designed for easy implementation in your classroom, providing ready-to-use word search puzzles that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
In Module 1, spanning the first four weeks, students will focus on mastering four consistent words each week across different word search puzzles. This repetition aids in solidifying their understanding and retention of these fundamental words.
From Week 5 to Week 35, the excitement continues as students explore three or four words of the current week alongside a review of the three or four words from the previous week. This strategic review ensures continuous reinforcement of learned vocabulary while introducing new words for ongoing growth.
Our module offers engaging and varied word search puzzles, providing an enjoyable way for students to reinforce their reading and writing skills. With carefully curated word lists and systematic reviews, students will build confidence and proficiency in recognizing high-frequency words.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resources in your classroom!
Here's how to use this resource:
Find the Words: Encourage students to search for the high-frequency words hidden in the puzzle. Words may appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, but never backward.
Circle the Words: Once students locate a word, have them circle it to indicate that it has been found.
Write or trace the Words in the boxes: After circling each word, students should write them in the provided boxes, or trace the words already written in them. This reinforces spelling and handwriting skills.
Write a Sentence: To reinforce vocabulary usage further, students should write a sentence using one or more of the words they found. This encourages contextual understanding and application of the words in sentences.
Additionally, the last page of this resource is designed to be printed as a backside. It provides extra lines for students to write more sentences, allowing for further practice and exploration of the high-frequency words.
By engaging in these activities, students will strengthen their ability to recognize high-frequency words and enhance their writing skills through sentence construction.
Download now and experience the convenience and effectiveness of our Print-and-Go resource in your classroom!
Other HMH resources you might be interested in
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Image by brgfx on Freepik
First Grade Word Search Bundle: Find, Write, and Trace HMH's Spelling Words
By Ms Garcia Store
Find and write, or Find and trace the Spelling Words with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
300 words in 36 weeks.
There are two resources in this bundle :
Download the 3 first weeks of the 2 versions of this great resource for free by subscribing to our newsletter!!
Also in both resources, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
You could find the words horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words by doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
Other HMH resources you might be interested in
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
First Grade Word Search Bundle: Find, Write, and Trace HMH's Words of the Week
By Ms Garcia Store
Recognize and write, and recognize and trace the HMH's High-Frequency Words and Decodables with these 36 Word Search puzzles, one per week.
Two resources:
One file that has 8 to 14 empty boxes to write the words you are finding.
Another file that has 8 to 14 boxes with the Words of the Week written in dotted letters and you have to trace them as you are finding the words on the puzzle.
Also, write a sentence with one or more of the words found to put them into practice.
You could find the words in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal, but never backward.
Every week you work on the HMH Frequent Use Words and Decodable Words. Up to 14 words in total each week. There are 36 weeks distributed in 12 modules.
Don't think twice and get hold of this great resource with which your students will learn to read and write these words just doing hobbies.
I hope your students enjoy this very motivating activity and let me know in your comments.
Other HMH resources you might be interested in
Thanks to the graphic designers who created the images used in the creation of this resource and its cover:
Kids doodle vector created by brgfx - www.freepik.com
R Blends Worksheets and Posters Bundle
By Jennifer Connett
Practice R Blend words with these R Blend worksheets and posters. There a variety of activities to help your students learn the different R Blends. There is a set for each R Blend (BR, CR, DR, FR, GR, PR and TR) as well as a packet for practicing the R Blends altogether.
This packet includes the following types of activities for each individual blend:
(TR Coming Soon)
This packet also includes the following pages with mixed blend practice:
**(**Pages Coming Soon)
S Blends Worksheets and Posters Bundle
By Jennifer Connett
Practice S Blend words with these S Blend worksheets and posters. There a variety of activities to help your students learn the different S Blends. There is a set for each S Blend (SC, SK, SL, SM, SN, SP, ST, and SW) as well as a packet for practicing the S Blends altogether.
This packet includes the following types of activities for each individual blend:
This packet also includes the following pages with mixed blend practice:
L Blends Worksheets and Posters Bundle
By Jennifer Connett
Practice reading L Blend words with these, fun no prep worksheets. This packet focuses on beginning blends and provides students with a variety of ways to practice this phonics skill. Students will practice reading, writing, matching and spelling each word. This packet includes both one syllable and two syllable words.
Blends Included:
BL, CL, FL, GL, PL, SL
What is in this packet:
With these worksheets, students will practice reading words in isolation and in context of sentences and stories. Students will spell L Blend words using picture cues and letter prompts. Students will be engaged learning with the variety of activities included in this worksheet set.
When to Use
Each worksheets is no prep. They just need to print out the worksheets and give to students to complete.
HIGH SCHOOL POETRY UNIT | 3 Weeks of Lesson Plans | 60+ Poems in 12 Packets!
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
UPDATED FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: Finally, a poetry unit designed for high-school English that teenagers genuinely love!! Your students' skills in close reading and literary analysis of poems will skyrocket....
The 3-week unit features 60+ canonical poems written by a diverse spectrum of English-speaking poets. The poems and accompanying lesson plans are organized into 12 thematic packets which can be used in sequence over two weeks. That's over 200 pages worth of editable poetry resources!
This unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, quick writes, literary device quizzes, and analytical writing assignments will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!
Here are some highlights from this editable 200-page curriculum:
• Homework Packets with Poems (5-6 Poems per Packet): The 12 homework packets contain a total of 71 poems by a diverse range of award-winning poets such as William Shakespeare, John Keats, Christina Rossetti, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Sylvia Plath, Robert Hayden, Theodore Roethke, Maya Angelou, Audre Lorde, Mary Oliver, Gary Soto, Li-Young Lee, Ada Limón, Elizabeth Acevedo, and others. The poems are collected into ten reading packets that focus on prominent literary devices and themes: 1) poems using sensory imagery, 2) poems using figurative language, 3) love poems, 4) poems on ethical dilemmas, 5) poems on complex parent-child dynamics, and 6) poems on cultural identity. Because teenagers have a lot to say about these themes, the poems will set the stage for your class to have fascinating and profoundly productive discussions!! (75 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 pages)
• Literary Devices Quizzes: A total of ten quizzes, each with 10 questions about a wide range of literary devices: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Open each class with a quiz to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets. Answer keys included. (24 pages).
• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for the first poem in each of the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive foot. Every discussion question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! The questions lend themselves to a range of different pedagogical uses: 1) to focus students’ thinking prior to beginning a discussion, 2) to prompt in-class writing, 3) to assign written reflections for homework, etc. Guaranteed to elicit student engagement and foster deep thinking! Answer keys included. (60 pages)
• Quick Writes: The quick writes give students an opportunity to capture and refine the best ideas generated in the discussion. Quick writes can also help reticent students to gather their thoughts so they'll feel ready and eager to contribute. (24 pages)
• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on a poem of their choice. The assignment sheet contains detailed instructions for how to generate a formalist analysis of a poem (analyzing how the poem's formal features contribute to its meaning). This kind of formalist analysis is exactly what students are asked to generate on the AP Literature exam! Sample paper included. (15 pages)
This entire resource packet will come to you in two separate formats: Word docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access all of the materials as PDF documents — which are easy to navigate and quick to print!
My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing Rigorous Resources.
Happy teaching!
Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.
Should you prefer to purchase the poetry units individually, here are links to the five poetry units:
Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry
Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry
Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems
Poetry Unit #4: Poems on Ethical Dilemmas
Poetry Unit #5: Poems on Family Relationships
Poetry Unit #6: Poems on Cultural Identity
Night by Elie Wiesel BUNDLE of resources!
By The Red-Haired Reader
This bundle includes an imagery unit plan, a question trail, an analysis of "Never Shall I Forget" from chapter 3, an analysis of "Juliek's Violin" by Cyrus Cassells (to use with chapter 6), and a Socratic Seminar for Elie Wiesel's Night. Please check out each product individually. Thank you!
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BUNDLE of Resources for Fahrenheit 451!
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product bundles all the Fahrenheit 451 resources in my store! Please check them out individually for details. Thank you!
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