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Edgar Allan Poe Short Story BUNDLE
By Language Arts Excellence
Celebrate October, the season of Edgar Allan Poe, with this collection of comprehensive literature guides for seven of Poe's notoriously chilling stories! This bundle includes literature guides with engaging and varied activities, thoughtful materials, and student-tested lesson plans for: "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," "The Raven," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and "The Masque of the Red Death." Materials will last you well over a month and ensure that your unit on the Father of Horror will never get dull. Purchase this bundle and you will get the seven literature guides all aligned to the Common Core for 20% off the cover price.
The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation guide - "Debate Statements"
- Vocabulary
- Vocabulary drawing activity
- Comprehension questions
- Freytag’s pyramid worksheet
- Literary elements worksheet
- Figurative language worksheet
- Creative writing assignment - "Through the Old Man's Evil Eye"
- Full answer keys for teacher use
The Black Cat Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation guide - "Debate Statements"
- Vocabulary
- Vocabulary drawing activity
- Comprehension questions
- Freytag’s pyramid worksheet
- "History of the Black Cat" extension article and comprehension questions
- "Putting it all Together" short essay question
- Literary elements worksheet
- Figurative language worksheet
- Full answer keys for teacher use
The Raven Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation guide
- Vocabulary
- Vocabulary drawing activity
- Comprehension questions
- Freytag’s pyramid worksheet
- Literary elements worksheet
- Figurative language worksheet
- Full answer keys for teacher use
The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation Guide - "Creative Quick-Write"
- Vocabulary Worksheet
- Sensory Detail Drawing Activity
- Sensory Detail Chart
- Sensory Detail Analysis Open Response
- Comprehension Questions
- Literary Elements Chart
- Figurative Language Worksheet
- Symbolism Activity
- Socratic Seminar Materials
- Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Anticipation Guide
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Sensory Detail Study
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Symbolism Worksheet
The Cask of Amontillado Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation Guide - Debate Statements
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension Questions
- Literary Elements Chart
- Irony or Foreshadowing?
- Family Crest Activity
- Symbolism Activity
- Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
- Student Examples of Symbolism and Family Crest Activities
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Family Crest Activity
The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation Guide - "Numbered Heads"
- Vocabulary Worksheet
- Comprehension Questions
- Literary Elements Chart
- Plot Diagram Activity
- Figurative Language Worksheet
- Symbolism Drawing Activity
- "Snap Chat!" Activity
- Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Anticipation Guide
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Symbolism Drawing Activity
The Masque of the Red Death Literature Guide Includes:
- Anticipation Guide - Debate Statements
- Vocabulary Worksheet
- Vocabulary Drawing Activity
- Comprehension Questions
- Literary Elements Chart
- Figurative Language Worksheet
- Symbolism Drawing Activity
- "Twitter" Activity Graphic Organizers (in color and in black and white)
- 12 Reader Response Task Cards
- Conversation Builder Cards for use with literature circles
- Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Anticipation Guide
- Suggested Lesson Plan for Symbolism Drawing Activity
- Suggested Lesson Plan for "Twitter" Activity
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Unlock Your Creativity: Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle for Writers!
By Inspired By MlG
Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!
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By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a bundle of all of our lesson plans, materials, and activities for Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem of a man spiraling into madness, "The Raven." Each product is thoughtfully crafted and allows students to think outside the box by delving deeply into the poem's themes, vocabulary, poetic devices, and figurative language. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. This activity bundle provides a week's worth of material to bring the poem to life!
Included in this Bundle:
The Raven Literature Guide: This resource features a comprehensive literature guide for use while reading Edgar Allan Poe's arguably most famous work, "The Raven." The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition and encourages students to think critically about plot structure, literary elements, and figurative language within the poem. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged as they contemplate the meaning of nevermore.
The Raven Socratic Seminar Lesson & Materials (also included within Literature Guide): Socratic Seminars are higher order ways of assessing whether your students are able to understand and react to your class text. 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, I have done the work for you! This packet includes everything you need to conduct a structured and formal set of Socratic Seminars in your classroom surrounding "The Raven."
The Raven ESCAPE ROOM: This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room for "The Raven." Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task (and it is!), but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours runs smoothly from start to finish. The activity involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. It is the perfect activity for Halloween or any day you want to shake it up with your students without sacrificing learning. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of this game!
The Raven Figurative Language Challenge: This resource includes a meticulously-detailed lesson plan using warm-up, explanation, application, and synthesis, and a one-of-a-kind game that will get your students excited about identifying the copious amount of figurative language that pervades the poem. This is the perfect lesson plan for a Friday, on Halloween, or any time you need to amp up the energy in your classroom without sacrificing learning... and of course, it is Common Core aligned!
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By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features a comprehensive literature guide for use while reading Edgar Allan Poe's arguably most famous work, "The Raven." The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition and encourages students to think critically about plot structure, literary elements, and figurative language within the poem. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged as they contemplate the meaning of nevermore.
Product Includes:
While this literature guide is Common Core aligned for eighth grade, it is appropriate for students in seventh-eleventh.
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Check out these great products to supplement your study of The Raven:
⭐ The Raven Figurative Language Challenge
⭐ The Raven ESCAPE ROOM
More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:
⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint
⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters
⭐ Poe's Annabel Lee Poetry/Song Pairing
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle
But why stop with one poem? We have enough Edgar Allan Poe resources to frighten your students for months!
⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide
⭐ The Black Cat Literature Guide
⭐ The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide
⭐ The Cask of Amontillado Literature Guide
⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide
⭐ The Masque of the Red Death Literature Guide
⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Short Story BUNDLE
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Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders BUNDLE
By Pearlie Janes Creations
BUNDLE Holidays and Themes Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Holidays and Themes Included:
AVID Christmas | December Early Finisher Activity Packet-With WICOR Skills
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Christmas and December Early Finisher Packet is designed to engage students with no-prep activities that reinforce WICOR skills (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading). Perfect for keeping early finishers productive, it offers Christmas-themed worksheets and fun challenges. Ideal for 5th-12th graders, this packet is a great way to combine learning and seasonal fun!
All In One Poetry Unit - Where You Read, Create, & Analyze Poetry
By YourTeachingDoc
In this All-In-One Poetry Unit, students will explore the world of poetry and discover the beauty of expression through reading, writing, and learning. They will develop their skills in identifying different types of poetry and learn key terms related to poetry. With practice, students will master common poetry terms and create their unique poems. This unit is sure to inspire a love for poetry in students and foster a sense of creativity and imagination.
✏ What's Included:
* 51-slide PowerPoint with Poetry Terms, Types of Poetry, and Poetry Examples
* 6 Guided Practice slides embedded into the PPT at key intervals
* 5 Independent Practice slides embedded into the PPT after the Guided Practice
* 1 Interactive Kahoots game code (20-question review)
* 1 Crossword Puzzle focusing on Key Poetry Terms and Types (with Answer Key)
* 1 Quiz/Test over Poetry Types and Terms
* 1 Poetry Poster for your Classroom
This resource is suitable for traditional classroom settings as well as for ELL/ESOL teachers and special education teachers, making it a versatile and inclusive addition to any teaching program. These make a great homeschool addition to your poetry unit!
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Beach/Ocean Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Beach/Ocean Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Beach/Ocean Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Cooking/Baking Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Cooking/Baking Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Cooking/Baking Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Poetry Book | 7 Poem Patterns | Poem Writing Practice
By Inspired By MlG
Discover the world of poetic expression with this comprehensive guide to 7 popular poem patterns. Perfect for students and teachers, this book offers clear explanations, engaging examples, and practical exercises to help you master the art of writing poetry.
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Seasons Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Seasons Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
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Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Seasons Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Space Themed Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Space Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Space Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Zoo Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Zoo Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
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Perfect for Various Settings
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Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Zoo Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Asian American History Month Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Asian American History Month Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
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Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Asian American History Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Around the World Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Around the World Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
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Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Around the World Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Father's Day Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Father's Day Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
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Our Father's Day Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Easter Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Easter Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
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Our Easter Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Spring Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Spring Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
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Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Spring Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Gradersoffer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
Camping Poetry and Creative Writing for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Camping Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?
Educational Benefits
Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:
Why Choose These Prompts?
Our Camping Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.
4th of July/USA Themed Poetry & Creative Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Graders
By Pearlie Janes Creations
4th of July/USA Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders
This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
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Our 4th of July Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders offer a comprehensive and engaging approach to developing writing skills. The themed prompts not only make writing enjoyable but also help students connect their personal experiences with their creative expression. With a variety of prompts and no prep needed, this resource is a convenient and valuable addition to any writing program.