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This product includes two speeches: Lincoln's A House Divided Speech and President Obama's 2nd Inaugural Address. It also includes close reading questions for each speech. Includes answer key.

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Looking for a rich, thought-provoking short story assignment that engages students in literary analysis and Indigenous perspectives? This detailed assignment on Thomas King's "Borders" invites students to explore deep themes like identity, colonial borders, sovereignty, power dynamics, and media influence, all through an accessible and age-appropriate narrative.

🌍 Why This Resource Works:
This resource breaks down key literary elements (point of view, symbolism, narrative structure, etc.) while encouraging students to connect text to real-world issues like immigration, Indigenous rights, and government-imposed identity labels. It’s a perfect tool for building critical literacy and social awareness in your English Language Arts or Indigenous Studies classroom.

🎯 What's Included:
✅ A breakdown of 6 major literary elements and their significance in "Borders"
✅ Analysis of key themes like resistance, power structures, and liminality
✅ Prompts for student reflection and discussion
✅ Opportunities to integrate Indigenous worldviews and contemporary social issues
✅ Ready-to-use for Grades 9–12

✨ Perfect For:

• Grade 9–12 English or Literature classes
• Indigenous Studies and FNMI curriculum links
• Truth and Reconciliation discussions
• Cross-curricular links with Social Studies or Civics

📌 Bonus:
This resource pairs perfectly with inquiry-based learning and culturally responsive teaching. It's ideal for teachers who want to go beyond surface-level comprehension and guide students into meaningful analysis of Indigenous voices in literature.

This five-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women in colonial America between 1607 and 1763 which was the start of the French and Indian War.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key. This resource helps students with close reading to improve their reading comprehension.

Reading Assignment - 3 pages

Worksheet - 2 pages

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities on about women in other eras.

The following Reading Assignments and Worksheets are currently available:
*Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the 1920s: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Progressive Era Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women's *Suffrage Movement: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

*Women during the Industrial Era: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Early *Women's Rights: Reading Assignment and Worksheet Women of the American *Revolution: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in Colonial America: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Native American Women: Reading *Assignment and Worksheet

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Looking for a Friday the thirteenth-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity about superstitions and their origin? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about superstitions and Friday the 13th.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

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Unlock the power of inferencing with this comprehensive resource pack tailored for middle and high school students. Dive into the world of critical thinking and analysis with 19 unique files, carefully curated to enhance inferencing skills across various mediums.

Delve into captivating texts with a selection of short stories and poems, including "The Chaser," "Rose from the Concrete," "Rolling in the Deep," and "Cry me a River." Each file comes with detailed summaries and thought-provoking questions to stimulate deep comprehension and inferencing abilities.

Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in inferencing with supplementary materials, such as checking account statements for real-world application and a list of words describing tone to aid in textual analysis.

Explore the intricacies of inferencing through engaging activities, including an Inferencing Lesson with 26 slides designed for both group instruction and individual practice. With meticulously crafted lessons, students will develop a keen eye for detail and learn to draw insightful conclusions from diverse sources.

Unleash the power of music, poetry, literature, and more as students analyze and infer meaning through a variety of mediums. Whether used for group lessons, individual practice, or assessments, this resource pack provides all the materials you need for rapid inferencing success.

Plus, with answer keys included for all activities, you can streamline your grading process and focus on what matters most: empowering your students to become master inferencers. Elevate your teaching and transform your classroom into a hub of critical thinking and discovery with this inferencing activity!

These step-by-step charts make it way to teach literature genres, sub-genres, and authors' styles. Comes with two graphic organizers: 1 with Genre, Sub-genre, Type of Short Story, Subject, Theme, Time Period 1 for Author's Information, Birth/Death, Personal Information, Education, Works Written, Author's Style, Other Important Facts Handouts Include: Fiction and Non-Fiction Genres and Examples Types of Short Stories: Novel, Novella, Novellete, Short Story, Flash Fiction Types of Author's Style: Argumentative, Description, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive These simple to use graphic organizers make it easy for students to make connections between types of works and authors' backgrounds. Great for AP, GT, as well as at risk, ELL, and homeschooling. Use for AP test prep and assessment for analysis. Meets ELA CCSS and state reading guidelines.

This product will allow your students to easily understand and analyze Shakespeare's Sonnet 116 by breaking it down line-by-line!

Instruct your students to fold the paper in half the long way, and to cut along the black lines into the midline of the paper. They will end up with a long, skinny version of the poem on the front of the flaps, and analysis question inside.

As they read the poem, they will peel back the flap to reveal questions that ask them to analyze the sonnet for theme, gist, figurative language, author's purpose, and word choice.

An answer key is included for this foldable! Please ask if you have any questions!

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Looking for a fun Election Day project? This interactive Flip Book craft and activity is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's geared toward upper elementary, middle school and high school. Election Day in the United States is a time for us to think about what we stand for. This activity is fun and easy way to celebrate Election Day in your classroom.

Students will read the article titled "Election Day: A Day of Change and Choice" which describes the importance of getting out and voting, because it was a hard-earned right for Americans. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about Election Day. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!

Simply print and go! There is no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.

Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, regular paper or cardstock, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

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Unmasking the Darkness: Delve into Jeffrey Dahmer's Case & Spark Crucial Conversations

Engage students in critical thinking about complex psychological issues and social impact with this thought-provoking reading comprehension worksheet on Jeffrey Dahmer.

This in-depth resource goes beyond sensationalism, exploring:

• Early Warning Signs: Examine Dahmer's troubled childhood and potential contributing factors to his descent into violence.
• Unraveling the Horror: Understand the mechanics and impact of Dahmer's crimes, appreciating the victims' stories and respecting sensitivity.
• Investigation & Justice: Analyze the complexities of investigation, unveiling Dahmer's facade and the challenges faced by law enforcement.
• Enduring Legacy: Discuss the lasting influence of the case on society, including mental health awareness, debates about evil, and responsible media portrayal.

Key Features:

• Captivating & Relevant: Connects true crime to current discussions about mental health, justice, and media responsibility.
• Multi-Faceted Exploration: Examines Dahmer's psychology, victims' experiences, investigation details, and societal impact.
• Critical Thinking Tools: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions promote analysis and interpretation.
• Primary Source Included: Excerpt from Dahmer's confession offers authentic insight, emphasizing respectful handling.
• Answer Key Provided: Saves time and ensures accurate assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze complex psychological issues and their potential links to criminal behavior.
• Understand the impact of crime on victims and society, emphasizing sensitivity.
• Evaluate media portrayals of sensitive topics and discuss responsible journalism.
• Analyze criminal investigations and consider the challenges faced by law enforcement.
• Engage in meaningful conversations about complex social issues surrounding true crime and its legacies.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.9-10.1, 2, 3, 8: Analyze textual evidence, identify central ideas, and evaluate author choices.
• RI.9-10.9: Analyze seminal U.S. events of historical and literary significance.
• W.9-10.1, 2, 4: Write with clarity and purpose, citing evidence, and conducting research.
• SL.9-10.1, 2, 3, 4: Participate in collaborative discussions, debates, and presentations.

You can use this powerful resource that empowers students to think critically, challenge perspectives, and engage in productive dialogue about sensitive topics while respecting victims and responsible media representation.

This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing Women vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential women. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This download includes:

• 18 Hanukkah scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Write in the answer

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

Level 2 – Cut & paste

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

• Follow up worksheet with 10 questions
• Total of 5 worksheets and 46 questions
• Teacher guide
• Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

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If you're an English teacher looking for an effective and engaging way to help your students analyze and understand the complexities of the novel _Murder on the Orient Express,_look no further than our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric.

This product includes 5 unique graphic organizers, each designed to help your students explore a different aspect of the novel. The organizers cover important literary elements such as vocabulary, plot structure, theme development, and more. The included rubric provides a clear and detailed grading system to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

Our graphic organizers and rubric are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own review materials. Plus, they're designed with English teachers in mind, so you can be sure that your students are getting the most out of their reading experience.

With our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric, your students will be able to dive deep into the novel and gain a comprehensive understanding of the important concepts and themes presented in Murder on the Orient Express. These materials are a valuable resource for any English teacher who wants to help their students succeed in analyzing complex literary works.

Don't wait! Add our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with your students long after they've finished reading Murder on the Orient Express.

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This short four-page close reading and worksheet activity provides an overview of how women participated in the military during World War II. It covers nurses and the women who supported the other branches of the military: the Women Army Corps (WAC), the WAVES (Navy), SPARS (Coast Guard), Marines and WASPs. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.

A Speech Bubble Bonus Activity page is also included! See the Preview to see the Bonus Activity.

Students will become more knowledge about the contributions of women during World War II and consider how and why there was resistance to their involvement in the military.

This is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:

*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet

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Looking for a winter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity full of useful tips on how to stay healthy during flu season? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to stay healthy during flu season.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

Options for use:

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☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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All writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 18 page presentation for upper level learners will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Famous Novels and Poems to Analyze Quotes Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.

This product bundles all 3 of my E.E. Cummings poetry analysis tools together for a discount! Please check out each resource individually below and watch my video about how to use foldables to chunk the text. Thank you so much!

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Looking for a fun Black History Month project? This interactive Civil Rights Movement Flip Book activity featuring Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr. is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Perfect for celebrating Black History Month in your classroom.

Students will read the article titled "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement" which honors four important historical figures of Black History. After reading, students will construct a flipbook and answer a reading comprehension question about each figure. All answers can be found in the article! After that, students may color their flip books and present to a partner. This truly is an all-in-one activity!

Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

Geared toward Upper Elementary, Middle and High School students.

Purchase once, and this product can be used year after year! Pull this sheet out as students return from break for an easy and engaging activity. This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and go!

This flip book can be printed in black and white or on color paper, but it only requires 1 sheet for the entire flip book!

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Unraveling the Darkness: Explore Ed Gein's Case & Spark Conversations About Mental Health & Culture

Delve into the disturbing yet captivating true story of Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield," with this in-depth reading comprehension worksheet. This resource goes beyond the sensationalism, exploring Gein's troubled life, chilling crimes, the impact on victims and communities, and the lasting cultural influence on horror. It encourages critical thinking and discussions about mental health, societal factors, and responsible media portrayals.

Key Features:

• Engaging & Thought-Provoking: Combines historical facts with engaging questions, sparking discussions about complex and relevant issues.
• Multi-Faceted Exploration: Examines Gein's psychology, societal influences, investigation details, and cultural impact.
• Critical Thinking Tools: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions for deep analysis and interpretation.
• Primary Source Included: Newspaper clippings offer authentic perspectives from the time.
• Answer Key Included: Saves time and ensures accurate assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing complex historical events.
• Explore the potential links between mental health, upbringing, and societal factors in extreme cases.
• Understand the impact of crime on victims, families, and communities.
• Analyze the ethical implications of true crime media and its cultural influence.
• Engage in thoughtful discussions and debates about important societal issues.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.9-10.1, 2, 3, 8: Analyze textual evidence, identify central ideas, and evaluate author choices.
• RI.9-10.9: Analyze seminal U.S. events of historical and literary significance.
• W.9-10.1, 2, 4: Write with clarity and purpose, citing evidence, and conducting research.
• SL.9-10.1, 2, 3, 4: Participate in collaborative discussions, debates, and presentations.

This "CIVIL PEACE" resource allows teachers to GRAB n' TEACH! This product includes a READY-tO-Print LESSON PLAN, EDITABLE, an Exceptional Student Education [ESE] Accommodations/Modifications, English Language Learners [ELL] Strategies, Differentiation Instruction, a BLANK LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE, and Teacher Notes on the short story. Get the ease and peace-of-mind you need to teach this work.

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

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Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

• 2 different medicine labels
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 2 worksheets with 10 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

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Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.