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This flip book goes through all 5 Acts of William Shakespeare's play. It also include a character map and background information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the Act or after the play is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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Studying Pride and Prejudice? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

• About the Author
• Regency Time Period
• Lower vs Upper Class
• Conflicts
• Themes
• Symbols
• Essential Questions

Studying Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

•About the Author

•Victorian Values

•Fear of Scientific Progress

•Victorian London and Urban Terror

•Themes

•Symbols

•Essential Questions

Studying The Hate U Give ? Looking to give students some context for the novel ? Then this product is for you! Introduction power point includes:

-About the Author

-Brief History of Race and Policing in America

-Black Lives Matter Movement

-Story Overview

-Themes

- Symbols

- Essential Questions

This flip book goes through all 4 sections of Amy Tan's novel The Joy Luck Club. It also includes a point of view chart, character map, historical information, and about the author to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the section or after the novel is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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Introducing the Ethan Frome study guide flip book, an essential tool for English teachers looking to enhance their students' understanding of Edith Wharton's classic novel. This comprehensive guide features 16 pages of carefully curated questions organized by chapter, making it easy to keep track of students' progress and identify areas that may require further review.

The Character Map included in this study guide offers a helpful visual representation of the key characters in Ethan Frome, helping students to better understand their relationships and motivations. The Historical Context section provides valuable background information on the social and cultural influences that shaped the novel, while About the Author gives insight into Edith Wharton's life and work.

With the answer key included, grading and assessment become effortless, freeing up time for more meaningful class discussion and analysis. The flip book format allows for easy reference and quick navigation, making it an invaluable resource for both teachers and students.

This study guide is specifically designed for English teachers, offering a convenient and practical tool to help guide their students through the complex themes and characters of Ethan Frome. With its user-friendly layout and comprehensive content, the Ethan Frome study guide flip book is an indispensable addition to any English teacher's toolkit.

Reading Ender's Game? Don't know where to get started? We got you covered.

This flip book goes through all 15 chapters of Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card and has questions to ensure comprehension. It also includes a character map, historical context and background information on the author to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the book. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!This flip book goes through all the main characters of the novel. It includes graphic organizers for your students to fill out in order to better understand character development. It makes a great study guide and a good way to have your students understand the differences and similarities between the different characters of the novel. Offers differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all your students!

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Reading The Book Thief? Looking for a way to engage your students? Our graphic organizers go perfectly with this timeless classic. Helping your students learn vocabulary, theme, plot, and symbols. This includes 5 graphic organizers and a rubric for easy grading.

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Reading The Book Thief? Looking for a way to engage your students? Our graphic organizers go perfectly with this timeless classic. Helping your students learn vocabulary, theme, plot, and symbols. This includes 5 graphic organizers and a rubric for easy grading.

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This product features 16 reader response journal prompts for your study of the harrowing dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. Prompts are intended for contemplation following each section of the novel and work great for both independent study and open-ended class discussions. These prompts encourage deep thinking from students but more importantly, allow students to understand the relevance of the novel to today's world.

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- 16 Reader response journal prompts for The Handmaid's Tale

- Student sheets to fill out for each journal entry

- Master list of all prompts for teacher

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Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during the study of Paulo Coelho's allegorical tale about overcoming obstacles and achieving one's dreams, The Alchemist. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on The Alchemist!

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- 5 "Silent Conversation" worksheets with 5 different quotes from the novel

- Full lesson plan

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This resource features lesson plans and materials to conduct a formal set of Socratic Seminars for Shakespeare's most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as referred to in this resource) are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, this student-tested resource includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding the play, A Midsummer Night's Dream... and no preparation is required by you at all.

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• Assignment Directions with step-by-step instructions on how to conduct fishbowls in your classroom

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• Conversation Builder Prompts

• Observation Sheet

• Rubric

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This resource features everything you need in order to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom for any novel that follows the model of the hero's journey. It is the PERFECT addition to any hero's journey unit for middle or high school students!

Socratic Seminars (or "Fish Bowl" Conversations as they are referred to in this resource) are high-order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class texts. These seminars rely on the power of inquiry and allow students to take the lead in their learning and discussion. They are also a great way for students to work together and build upon one another's ideas without the assistance of a teacher. The only problem? They require a great deal of preparation. Fortunately, with this resource, the work has been done for you and you will have several days of student-led learning during your unit on the hero's journey!

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The Alchemist

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Perfect for literature circles or book clubs! This product contains 36 unique task cards with thought-provoking questions for novel study arranged by 6 active reading strategies (Predict, Connect, Visualize, Question, Evaluate, Clarify). The uses for these cards are endless but I suggest laminating the cards and using them during literature circles or book clubs! _________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out more great active reading strategy resources by Language Arts Excellence: Active Reading Strategy Signs for the Classroom Active Reading Strategy Book Marks Save 25% by purchasing the Active Reading Strategy Bundle by Language Arts Excellence! Active Reading Strategy Bundle

Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during your study of F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved classic about the disillusionment of the American Dream, The Great Gatsby. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the novel, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on The Great Gatsby!

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• 5 "Silent Conversation" worksheets with 5 different quotes from the novel
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This set of 32 unique task cards contain engaging thought-provoking questions meant to prompt lively discussion for literature circles or books clubs in your middle or high school ELA classroom. Questions are mainly reader-response and are fully aligned to the Common Core. They can be used at any point during the reading of a novel or short story and are great as both full-class lesson plans or for time-fillers at the end of class. I also like to use these cards as bell-ringer activities to check in on my students' thoughts and understanding of the novel as we go. These are the perfect task cards to add to your teacher's toolbox and use all year long! __________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources that can be adapted for any novel by Language Arts Excellence: Differentiated Essay Prompt Task Cards Novel Soundtrack Assignment Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials Adaptable for ANY Topic Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities Book Recommendation Form Differentiated Essay Prompts for use with ANY Novel Active Reading Strategy Task Cards

Sometimes the best classroom discussions arise when students say nothing at all!

This product features a thoughtful and engaging activity for use during the study of Harper Lee's ever-enduring tale, To Kill a Mockingbird. Centering around 5 different provocative passages from the book, this lesson provides your students with a chance to think, reflect, and respond to their peers without ever saying a word. This creative approach is a great way to differentiate instruction among your students and allows even your most quiet students to shine. I am confident that this no-prep lesson will become a must-do activity within your unit on To Kill a Mockingbird.

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- 5 "Silent Conversation" worksheets with 5 different quotes from the novel

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