12th Grade Literature Resources (by date, oldest first)

DEEP DIVE into literature with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"

Perfect for Horror/Gothic Literature units in English

8 activities focusing on skills for fiction with this masterful text. Students will have the opportunity to practice comprehension, questioning the text, engage in class discussions, and respond.

What's Included:

1. Powerpoint Guide for each activity
2. Pre-reading activity to activate prior knowledge
3. Two Word Documents that allow students to form questions while reading, or make their own annotations (with the abridged text)
4. A guide to facilitate class discussions after reading
5. Summarizing activity and questions
6. Examining Story Elements page with plot diagram
7. Analyzing Characters practice
8. Inferencing
9. Constructed Responses

**All documents are in Word with a PDF - Also translated for Spanish speaking students - Answer Keys included (including sample responses for the constructed response)**

Depth not Breadth

The benefits of 'depth not breadth' are seen in many scholarly journals. When teachers & students spend more time with a text, they have more opportunities to interact and respond to literature.

• Deep Understanding: When students delve deeply into a text, they gain a thorough understanding of its themes, characters, and nuances. This deep engagement allows them to appreciate the complexities of literature, fostering a richer and more meaningful reading experience.
• Critical Thinking: Depth encourages critical thinking. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts, which enhances their ability to think critically about what they read. This skill is crucial not only for academic success but also for making informed decisions in everyday life.
• Skill Development: Engaging deeply with a few texts helps students develop essential literacy skills, such as close reading, analytical writing, and evidence-based argumentation. These skills are foundational for success in higher education and beyond.
• Connection and Retention: Students are more likely to form connections with the material and retain information when they study it in depth. This approach allows them to see the interconnectedness of themes and ideas, making the learning experience more cohesive and memorable.
• Personal Engagement: When students spend more time on a text, they have the opportunity to relate personally to the material, fostering a greater sense of engagement and motivation. Personal connections to literature can inspire a lifelong love of reading.
• Addressing Complexity: Many literary works are complex and require time to unpack fully. By focusing on depth, students can explore these complexities, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of literature's multifaceted nature.
• Application of Concepts: A deep dive into a text allows students to apply literary concepts and theories in a meaningful way. They can practice applying various analytical lenses, which deepens their understanding and prepares them for more advanced literary study.
• Quality Over Quantity: The quality of learning is often more important than the quantity. By focusing on a few key texts, teachers can ensure that students are engaging with high-quality literature and getting the most out of their reading experience.

Three fiction stories your students will love! All three have a twist at the ending they will never guess. The Necklace, Story of an Hour, & The Last Leaf

Included in this file are:

• Abridged versions of all three stories for beginning readers
• Unabridged versions to challenge strong readers
• 10 questions per passage
• Questions that rise in rigor and complexity

Check out these other resources!

• ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Engage your students with a complete and ready-to-use teaching resource for S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders.  This comprehensive package includes everything you need to deliver an effective and engaging literary unit:

• Detailed Lesson Plan: A well-structured, day-by-day guide that covers key themes, character development, and essential vocabulary.

• Scope & Sequence: A clear outline that maps out the learning objectives, pacing, and essential skills for the entire unit.

• PowerPoint Presentation: Visually appealing and informative slides designed to enhance understanding and foster class discussions, covering important quotes, plot points, and character analysis.

This resource is perfect for middle school and high school English teachers looking to create a rich, interactive, and meaningful learning experience for their students.  Whether you are a new teacher or a seasoned educator, this package saves you time and provides quality materials that engage students and deepen their understanding of The Outsiders.

This comprehensive 'The Outsiders" 4-Week Course Bundle is designed to engage students in a deep and meaningful exploration of S.E. Hinton's classic novel. The bundle includes everything you need to teach this powerful text effectively:

4-Week Lesson Plan: A detailed, day-by-day guide that outlines each week's objectives, activities, and assessments.

4-Week Scope and Sequence: A clear roadmap of the course structure, highlighting the key learning goals and how they are met over the four weeks.

PowerPoint Presentation: A visually engaging presentation to complement the lessons, summarizing key themes, characters, and events.

20 Thought-Provoking Questions: Designed to deepen students' understanding, with an answer key for easy grading.

20 Engaging Writing Prompts: Encourages students to explore the novel's themes, characters, and conflicts.

20 Interactive Activities: Hands-on projects and exercises that bring the novel to life, making learning both fun and effective.

Student Project Examples & Teacher Guide: Practical examples and a guide to help you manage and assess student projects.

6-Part Assessment Tool: A comprehensive assessment tool that includes multiple choice, sequencing, fill-in-the-blanks, true or false, short answers, and matching terms to definitions.

PowerPoint Presentation: A visually appealing presentation to support your teaching.

Grading Structure, Rubric, and Grading Sheet: Clear guidelines and tools for assessing student work.

Note-Taking Sheets: Structured sheets that guide students in capturing key details, themes, and analysis as they read.

Student Course Evaluation Form: A way to gather feedback from students on the course.

Teacher-to-Student Course Progress & Grade Form: A form to track and communicate each student's progress.

This bundle provides everything you need to facilitate a successful and engaging learning experience while saving time on preparation. Ideal for middle and high school teachers aiming to foster a deeper understanding of literature and critical thinking skills in their students.

Dive into the timeless world of S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders with my engaging PowerPoint Presentation and Note-Taking Sheets!  This FREEBIE is perfect for teachers and students alike, designed to complement your literature curriculum and enhance students’ understanding of the novel.  The PowerPoint slides provide a comprehensive overview of key themes, character analysis, plot summaries, and important quotes, while the accompanying note-taking sheets encourage students to actively engage with the material, track their thoughts, and organize their insights.  Whether used in the classroom or for remote learning, this resource makes studying The Outsiders interactive and enjoyable.

Low prep activity with 12 Greek Mythology gods and goddesses coloring bookmarks with space to write in their roles/traits.

These bookmarks would work great as a fun addition to lesson plans, sub plans, early finisher activities, for a relaxing time, DIY gifts, and more.

Ideas on using bookmarks:

• as early finishers
• addition to sub-plans
• a fun way to reinforce the studied material
• for brain breaks/relaxing time
• used as a fun coloring activity at the book club meeting
• at a party, in the classroom, library, or as a homeschool activity
• bulletin board decorated as page tags for scrapbooking, planners, journals and more

For best results print them on thick cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 12 different bookmarks in two sizes.

Bookmarks measure about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller sets are 7" by 2".

US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.

SIMILAR COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to receive notifications of new items posted

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share this file.

Funny Shakespearean Insults set of 8 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by William Shakespeare from various plays with antique book Illustrations for keepsake student rewards, early finishers, additions to sub plans, relaxing time, gifts, and more.

Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions. Hand out different bookmarks and ask them to share their thoughts and insights related to the quote or illustration on their bookmark.
• Use bookmarks as student or book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach a bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading. It's a thoughtful and personalized gift that can foster a love for literature.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.
• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud
• Bulletin board décor and more

For best results print them on thick white cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 8 different bookmarks in two sizes.

The large bookmark measures about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller size set is 7" by 2".

US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.

COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Please follow my store to get notified of new product launches, discounts, and freebies.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share this file.

Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by Edgar Allan Poe from his short story The Cask of Amontillado to be used as gifts, early finishers, addition to sub plans, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the story. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom or at a book club:

1. Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions.

2. End-of-Term Gifts: Consider gifting the finished bookmarks to students at the end of the term as a personalized and meaningful memento of their time in your class.

3. Use bookmarks book club member rewards/gifts.

4. Attach bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.

5. Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading.

6. Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.

Check out my other novel-related bookmarks

7. Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.

8. As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.

9. Add to cards and letters.

10. Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.

11. Coloring during read-at-loud times.

12. Classroom Decor: string together the colored bookmarks to create a unique and personalized classroom decoration that reflects the artistic talents of your students.

Files include: 1 Pdf US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”. Four different bookmarks in two sizes: large bookmarks measure about 8." by 2.4",

and smaller set 7" by 2"

SIMILAR COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to receive notifications of new items posted

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not resell or share this file.

Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by Edgar Allan Poe from The Raven to be used as gifts, early finishers, addition to sub plans, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the story. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book club:

1. Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions.

2. End-of-Term Gifts: Consider gifting the finished bookmarks to students at the end of the term as a personalized and meaningful memento of their time in your class.

3. Use bookmarks book club member rewards/gifts.

4. Attach bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.

5. Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading.

6. Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.

Check out my other novel-related bookmarks

7. Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.

8. As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.

9. Add to cards and letters.

10. Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.

11. Coloring during read-at-loud times.

12. Classroom Decor: string together the colored bookmarks to create a unique and personalized classroom decoration that reflects the artistic talents of your students.

Files include: 1 Pdf US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”. Four different bookmarks in two sizes: large bookmarks measure about 8." by 2.4",

and smaller set 7" by 2"

SIMILAR COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to receive notifications of new items posted

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not resell or share this file.

Set of 4 coloring bookmarks with the quote from the poem by Emily Dickinson "Hope" is the thing with feathers to be used as low prep activity, gifts, early finishers, student rewards, additions to sub plans, and more.

Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions.
• End-of-Term Gifts: Consider gifting the finished bookmarks to students at the end of the term as a personalized and meaningful memento of their time in your class.
• Use bookmarks book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.

Check out my other novel-related bookmarks

• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• Addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud times.
• Classroom Decor: string together the colored bookmarks to create a unique and personalized classroom decoration that reflects the artistic talents of your students.

Files include: 1 Pdf US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”. Four different bookmarks in two sizes: large bookmarks measure about 8." by 2.4",

and smaller set 7" by 2"

SIMILAR COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to receive notifications of new items posted

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share this file.

Set of 4 coloring bookmarks with the quote from the poem by Robert Frost "The Road Not Taken" to be used as low prep activity, gifts, early finishers, additions to sub plans, and more.

Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom, library, or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions.
• End-of-Term Gifts: Consider gifting the finished bookmarks to students at the end of the term as a personalized and meaningful memento of their time in your class.
• Use bookmarks book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.

Check out my other novel-related bookmarks

• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• Addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud times.
• Classroom Decor: string together the colored bookmarks to create a unique and personalized classroom decoration that reflects the artistic talents of your students.

Files include: 1 Pdf US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”. Four different bookmarks in two sizes: large bookmarks measure about 8." by 2.4",

and smaller set 7" by 2"

SIMILAR COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to receive notifications of new items posted

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not resell or share this file.

Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by William Shakespeare from The Taming of the Shrew with antique book Illustrations for keepsake student rewards, early finishers, additions to sub plans, relaxing time, gifts, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the play. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions. Hand out different bookmarks and ask them to share their thoughts and insights related to the quote or illustration on their bookmark.
• Emotional Response: Have participants color the bookmarks while discussing their emotional responses to the play.
• Use bookmarks as student or book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach a bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading. It's a thoughtful and personalized gift that can foster a love for literature.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.
• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud
• Bulletin board décor and more

For best results print them on thick white cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 4 different bookmarks in two sizes.

The large bookmark measures about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller size set is 7" by 2".

US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.

COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Please follow my store to get notified of new product launches, discounts, and freebies.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share this file.

Set of 4 different coloring bookmarks with quotes by William Shakespeare from Hamlet with antique book Illustrations for student rewards, early finishers, additions to sub plans, relaxing time, gifts, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the play. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions. Hand out different bookmarks and ask them to share their thoughts and insights related to the quote or illustration on their bookmark.
• Emotional Response: Have participants color the bookmarks while discussing their emotional responses to the play.
• Use bookmarks as student or book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach a bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading. It's a thoughtful and personalized gift that can foster a love for literature.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.
• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud times.
• Bulletin board décor and more

For best results print them on thick white cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 4 different bookmarks in two sizes.

The large bookmark measures about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller size set is 7" by 2".

US letter-size pages 8.5” by 11”.

COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Please follow my store to get notified of new product launches, discounts, and freebies.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share this file.

Set of bookmarks with quotes by Charlotte Bronte from Jane Eyre with watercolor illustrations. These bookmarks would be a great add on gift for a book lover, as favors for book club members, or used as tags and embellishment for cards, journals, scrapbooks, and more, they could be printed on sticker paper and used as stickers.

For best results, please print on thick card stock paper and laminate.

Files include:

1 Pdf US-letter size page 8.5” by 11”.

Each bookmark measures 7" by 2.1, four bookmarks total.

Check out my store for similar items you might like :)

Please follow my store to receive notifications when I post new items.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not share or sell the file.

Printable Victor Hugo fan bookmarks set with inspirational and encouraging quotes from Les Miserables and views of Paris cityscape, artworks of an early pioneer of pointillism and neo-impressionism Camille Pissarro. Art and literature appreciation gift.

Has a circle guide to attach a ribbon.

COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE

Please follow my store to get notified of new items posted.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not resell or share this file.

Printable Leo Tolstoy fan bookmarks set DIGITAL DOWNLOAD with inspirational and encouraging quotes and famous artworks by impressionist Claude Monet. These bookmarks would make a great gift for a classic literature book lover, could be given out as favors for book club members, used as gift tags, and embellishment for scrapbooking, journals, and more.

Has a circle guide to attach a ribbon.

Printable Jane Austen fan bookmarks set DIGITAL DOWNLOAD with watercolor blue and purple pansy flowers and quotes by Jane Austen from Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey.

Bun bundle of keepsake coloring bookmarks from William Shakespeare's plays with book illustrations and quotes to explore Shakespeare's works.

These work great for collaborative collage, student rewards, early finishers, additions to sub plans, relaxing time, gifts, and more.

Using coloring bookmarks with quotes and illustrations can be a wonderful way to engage readers and explore the themes and characters of the play. Here are some ideas on how to use them in your classroom or at a book club:

• Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prompts for book club discussions. Hand out different bookmarks and ask them to share their thoughts and insights related to the quote or illustration on their bookmark.
• Emotional Response: Have participants color the bookmarks while discussing their emotional responses to the play.
• Use bookmarks as student or book club member rewards/gifts.
• Attach a bookmarks to a pack of coloring pens or a book for a small gift.
• Homemade Gifts: Encourage students to give their colored bookmarks to classmates, friends, or family members who enjoy reading. It's a thoughtful and personalized gift that can foster a love for literature.
• Collaborative Coloring: Set up a collaborative coloring station where students can work together to create a large, colorful bookmark collage, using bookmarks featuring quotes from different books.
• Use coloring bookmarks as a relaxing downtime activity.
• As an addition to subplans and for early finishers.
• Add to cards and letters.
• Use as decorations for scrapbooks or reading journals.
• Coloring during read-at-loud
• Bulletin board décor and more

For best results print them on thick white cardstock paper.

Each set of bookmarks comes in two sizes.

COLORING ITEMS YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Please follow my store to get notified of new product launches, discounts, and freebies.

For personal use by one teacher only, please do not alter, resell or share these files.

*** New Seller please follow, comment, and review if you like these! ❤️***

These Academic Language Scripts are perfect in an AVID classroom setting. It is used to build classroom discussion and improve how students respond to each other during discussion. These are used as questions stems to add to discussion during socratic seminar or philosophical chairs.

*Available in two colors brights and primary colors

This Resource is Great For:

✨Socratic Seminar

✨Philosophical Chairs

✨Classroom Discussion

✨Literature Circles

✨Promoting Critical Thinking

✨Building Classroom Community

✨Student Centered Results

How to Use:

*Print cut in half

*Laminate

*Cut out and Hole punch

*Can be used as bookmarks!

Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance with this product, feel free to reach out to me at ashlee@msgamification.com. I'm here to help!

Love This❤️? Check These Out!
If this product has you inspired, you'll love these other resources too.

Related Products:

• Figurative Language Color By Number Worksheets Bundle

• Informational Text Non Fiction Text Features Worksheet Color by Number

• Figurative Language Color by Number Worksheets

Stay Updated:
Follow my store for updates on new products and special promotions. Click the "Follow Me⭐" button to stay informed!☝

Leave a Review and Earn Credits♻️:
Did you know that leaving a review can earn you TeachShare credits? After using this product, please leave a review. Not only will your feedback help me improve, but you’ll also get credits to use on future purchases.

Support My Small Business❤️:
Your support means the world to me! If you loved this product, please consider leaving a 5-star review. It helps my small business grow and allows me to create more quality resources for you. Thank you!

Terms of Use:

This product is intended solely for the teacher who purchased it. Please refrain from sharing it with other teachers. If multiple teachers wish to use it, each should acquire their own license. Thank you for respecting these terms and supporting educational resources!

Copyright 2017 ©️ Ms Gamification

Studying Murder on the Orient Express? Looking to give students some context for the novel ?

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

•About the Author

•Interwar Period (1918-1939)

•Orient Express and International Travel

•Golden Age of Detective Fiction

•Conflicts

•Story Overview

•Themes

•Motifs

•Symbols

•Essential Questions