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St Patrick's Day Activity WEBQUEST for Middle School ELA and Social Studies

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to make learning about St Patrick's Day FUN? Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with this St Patrick's Day Activity WEBQUEST for Middle School ELA and Social Studies. This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of the holiday, traditions, folklore, leprechauns, and more! This activity is perfect for the day before or after break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

How this resource helps you:

  • Students will learn a lot about St Patrick's Day
  • Students will be engaged (especially if you choose the more competitive variation of the game with points!)
  • NO PREP and very few resources needed (just a computer!)

How you can use this resource:

  • This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
  • Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
  • Makes for a great sub plan

This resource includes:

  • 35+ question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
  • Reflection questions
  • Answer Key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Instructions
  • Terms of Use

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HALLOWEEN Activity a WebQuest Scavenger Hunt Middle School English and History

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to engage your students in learning about Halloween? Do you want to motivate them to learn the history and culture of Halloween? Then download this HALLOWEEN Activity a WebQuest Scavenger Hunt, Middle School English and History! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Halloween's history, facts and statistics, witches, haunted houses, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Halloween with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

This Resource Includes:

  • Editable multi-question WebQuest
  • Instructions & Answer Key
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Introduction to Shakespeare Lesson Plan, Power Point & Scavenger Hunt

By Language Arts Excellence

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This resource features all of the materials you need to conduct the perfect introduction to William Shakespeare. Shakespeare can be undeniably intimidating, particularly if your students have never had experience with reading his work before, so this lesson aims to engage and show that the greatest writer of all time was actually a pretty cool guy. The powerpoint offers a brief glimpse into the life and times of William Shakespeare and takes about 30 minutes to run through while encouraging optimal student engagement. The scavenger hunt encourages active learning as students discover answers to the 21 important questions throughout the lesson about the man, the myth, the Bard himself. This lesson plan and accompanying materials can be used to introduce a unit on any of Shakespeare's plays.

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  • Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint
  • Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt & Answer Key
  • Full-length Lesson Plan

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BUNDLE of Resources for Independent Reading : Worksheets and a Rubric!

By The Red-Haired Reader

This product bundles all of my Independent Reading products together. Please check out the products individually so you can see exactly what is included. Thank you so much!

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Bundle Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activity and Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need activities that support an inclusive classroom and engage students? Then download my Bundle Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activity and Bulletin Board Set.

A handout with all the quotes is also included.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. 2 different sets of quotes are provided. Also provided are instructions, instructions for differentiating instruction, and extension activities that include art, research, and discussions.

One set of quotes corresponds to the bulletin board included in this resource.

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. From Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

Quotes included in this set:

  • ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
  • ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace, and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

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  • 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
  • Detailed instructions including ways to differentiate instruction and extension activities
  • Grading rubric
  • 14 unique 8.5 X 11 posters containing quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
  • 3 different "Title" posters

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Memorial Day Poetry and Creative Writing Prompts for 7th, 8th, & 9th Graders

By Pearlie Janes Creations

Engage your middle and high school students in meaningful exploration of environmental themes with this comprehensive Memorial Day poetry and creative writing prompts collection! Designed to meet a range of language arts standards, this resource includes a variety of prompts to inspire creativity and critical thinking.

- 12 Memorial Day-themed Poem Prompts

- 9 Creative Writing Prompts

Aligned with Standards: Each prompt is aligned with Common Core standards, ensuring that students practice essential skills while exploring Memorial Day themes.

- Versatile Use: Suitable for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, these prompts can be used for in-class activities, homework assignments, writing workshops, or Memorial Day-themed events.

Why Choose This Resource?

- Encourages Creativity

- Develops Critical Thinking

- Meets Standards

NO PREP NEEDED

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The Cloud Who Couldn’t Cry - Story Retell and Reflection Activity,Comprehension

By The Kidz Lab

Engage students in a creative and reflective activity with "The Cloud Who Couldn’t Cry!" This comprehensive activity encourages critical thinking, emotional connection, and artistic expression.

What's Included:

  • Story Retell Activity: Students will draw and describe their favorite part of the story "The Cloud Who Couldn’t Cry". This activity helps reinforce comprehension as students reflect on the key moments in the narrative.
  • Reflection Questions: A set of open-ended questions that prompt students to think about the story's themes, such as self-discovery, helping others, and emotional growth. Students will also be asked to explain why they liked the part they chose to draw.
  • Creative Drawing: After reading the story, students will select a scene to illustrate and provide an explanation for their choice, fostering both artistic expression and a deeper understanding of the narrative.

Learning Objectives:

  • Enhance reading comprehension by identifying and reflecting on the key events of the story.
  • Develop emotional intelligence by connecting with the themes of empathy, growth, and helping others.
  • Improve writing skills through descriptive explanations and reflections.
  • Encourage creativity through drawing and visual storytelling.

This activity is ideal for:

  • Grades 1-5
  • Teachers looking for a fun, engaging, and thoughtful activity to reinforce reading comprehension and emotional literacy.
  • Classrooms or homeschool settings where students explore feelings, relationships, and nature-themed stories.

Perfect for:

  • Literacy centers
  • Reading comprehension lessons
  • Creative writing prompts
  • Art integration activities

Note: This activity includes both a drawing and writing component to keep students engaged while exploring the deeper meanings of the story. It can also be used as a group activity or individual reflection task.

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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS]

By Richard B Williams

This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [Worksheets & Handouts] product provides [4+ handouts/worksheets and 2 major projects] students a chance to experience what happens when we become challenge leadership, question status quo, and see the vital role women play in our society. 6th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

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1. Two Bio-Maps

2. a 4-page Worksheet

3. 1 Handout

4. 2 Major Projects

5. Black&White Versions

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS]

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This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [Worksheets & Handouts] product provides [4+ handouts/worksheets and 2 major projects] students a chance to experience what happens when we become challenge leadership, question status quo, and see the vital role BLACK AMERICANS play in our society. 6th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!

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Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt: Introduction to the Author Activity

By Language Arts Excellence

This Scavenger Hunt serves as an excellent introduction to the life and times of William Shakespeare. It encourages active learning as students must use what resources they have to discover answers to the 21 important questions about the man, the myth, the legend himself. Resource can be used to introduce a unit on any of Shakespeare's plays as it is designed to provide a full picture of both Shakespeare and his life and times.

This product contains:

  • 21 questions about the life and times of William Shakespeare and The Globe Theater
  • Full Answer Key

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This resource is included in: Introduction to Shakespeare Powerpoint, Scavenger Hunt & Lesson Plan

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The Lottery Literature Guide (Shirley Jackson)

By Language Arts Excellence

This resource features a meticulous lesson plan for reading the story, comprehension questions, a literary elements chart, a vocabulary worksheet, and comprehensive answer keys for Shirley Jackson's chilling tale of a small town, The Lottery. Materials encourage students to examine the text closely and make inferences based on their observations. Each resource is meant to enhance your students' understanding of the story so that you can really dive into the deep stuff! This product is suitable for inside or outside of class and can also function as an emergency substitute plan.

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  • Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Reading the Story
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Literary Elements Chart
  • Vocabulary Worksheet
  • Answer Keys for all Components

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Vocabulary Frayer Model Worksheet | Writing Center Resources | ELA Tools

By Perfectly Planned Designs

This Vocabulary Frayer Model sheet is specifically designed to get students to learn and reinforce vocabulary by offering them a reference in which they can chart the definition, synonyms, antonyms, as well as a space to write their own sentence using the new vocabulary word! Students can also draw or create a visual to represent the word. This is a great resource to encourage vocabulary development in upper elementary, middle school, or even high school!

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Gifted and Talented Story Elements Activity Choice Board for Middle School

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you need an engaging activity to challenge your students? Do you struggle to find an activity that will tap into your students' creativity? Then download this Gifted and Talented Story Elements Activity Choice Board - POETRY! With this engaging choice board, which contains 7 activities focusing on poetry, students demonstrate their deep understanding of any story.

Perfect for the creative student who needs to be challenged! Each no-prep high-level thinking activity centers around a type of poem the student will write to demonstrate their deep understanding of the literature. Activities include writing odes, cinquains, limericks, acrostics, and lyrics to a song. Some options also focus on rhyming and rhythm.  

This product contains:

  • One choice board with 8 activities
  • 8 prewriting worksheets
  • Grading rubric
  • Instructions
  • Terms of Use

Why Choice Boards?

Choice boards allow your students to do the following:

  • Demonstrate what they’ve learned
  • Take ownership of their learning
  • Be a more responsible, independent, and accountable learner
  • Tap into their own creativity
  • Stay motivated as they have a ‘voice’ in their own learning

Great for:

  • Differentiating instruction
  • A variety of learning styles
  • Advanced students
  • Free choice reading

How to use Choice Boards:

  • Allow students time to read through all the options.
  • Students then choose one activity to demonstrate their understanding of the text.
  • Can be used with any text!
  • Can be used online or in print
  • The ‘board’ is fully digital. Click on any activity and you will be redirected to the pre-writing activity for that activity.

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  • Anywhere from one class period to one week. 
  • Can be used in class or as homework

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Julius Caesar FINAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Essay Prompts, Advice, Rubric | EDITABLE

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.

The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:

  • Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (4 pages)
  • Framing Quotations: This handout provides students with advice about how to embed textual evidence into a body paragraph. The handout familiarizes students with three different methods for framing quotations: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of key words and phrases within one's own sentence. (2 pages)
  • Outline Template: Provide students with the scaffolding necessary to write a five-paragraph essay. This outline template challenges students to fill in a text box for every part of their essay: hook, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. (3 pages)
  • Assessment Rubric: Evaluate student essays in a quick and efficient manner by using an analytical writing rubric. (1 page)

The entire unit 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 them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Julius Caesar. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

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Scythe Book 1 Exit Ticket Worksheets and Answer Keys for Chapters 1-5

By Teach Savvy Store

Scythe Book 1 Exit Ticket Worksheets and Answer Keys for Chapters 1-5: Elevate your Scythe novel study with these exit ticket worksheets and answer keys for chapters 1-5! Designed for no prep assessment, each ticket features 6 thought-provoking questions aligned with key curriculum standards.

Empower your students' comprehension and critical thinking skills with this comprehensive resource, complete with a time-saving answer key for quick and efficient grading!

Scythe Book 1 Chapters 1-5 Quickwrite Prompts

Directions:

  • Students will respond to an exit ticket following the reading of each chapter.

  • Use the answer keys to grade their responses.

What's Included:

  • 5 exit tickets (one for each chapter 1-5)
  • Answer keys for each exit ticket

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Gwendolyn Brooks's 10 BEST Poems | Discussion Questions, Writing Assignment, Key

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

NEW IN 2021: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-Based! This 35-page EDITABLE mini-unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, quizzes on poetic devices, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of Gwendolyn Brooks's poems and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Here are some highlights from this 35-page curriculum:

10 Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks: The 10 poems in this mini-unit feature Gwendolyn Brooks's best works of poetry: "The Sonnet-Ballad," "A Song in the Front Yard," "The Boy Died in My Alley," "We Real Cool," and more. The 10 poems are split between two Homework Packets, with each packet featuring 5 poems. (12 pages)

Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for one poem from each of the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive note. 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. (7 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. (2 pages)

Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 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)

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. (3 pages)

The entire 35-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word doc and PDF. Because the Word doc is editable, you'll be able to customize the materials to suit your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF file, which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

Because I believe that teachers should be able to see exactly what they'll be getting before they purchase, the preview for this resource allows viewing accesses to 15 pages. Click on the green “PREVIEW” button to see exactly what you’ll get. . . .

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Much Ado About Nothing WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Essay Prompts & Rubric | Shakespeare

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

Looking for a final writing assignment on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Much Ado. The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 13-page resource:

  • Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Includes a handout introducing students to the elements in an analytical essay plus a writing schedule that explains each step in the writing process. (4 pages)
  • Outline Template: Scaffold the writing process by having students fill out an outline before they write their papers. The outline template has boxes where students can write out their hook, thesis, topic sentences, textual evidence, and so on. (3 pages)
  • Assessment Rubric: A detailed assessment rubric enables teachers to grade student papers in a fast and efficient manner. (1 page)
  • AP Lit Practice Essay: Designed for teachers of AP Literature, this in-class practice essay will allow students to rehearse the "FRQ3" essay from the AP Literature and Composition Exam. The assignment asks students to write a 40-minute in-class essay in response to one of three recent FRQ3 prompts for which Much Ado About Nothing would be a viable work of literary merit. (5 pages)

The entire unit 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 them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Much Ado About Nothing. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

P.S. Remember to “follow” my store to receive email updates on new products by Rigorous Resources. New products will be 50% OFF for the first 24 hours!

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Puzzles

By Language Arts Excellence

This resource features 3 fun puzzles that focus on elements from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. It is the perfect activity for when a school vacation is coming up and you’re scrounging for lesson ideas or when you need a quick sub plan during your Midsummer Night's Dream unit. I like to use it prior to a break; while so many other classes are watching movies, you have three activities that will keep them busy and challenge their knowledge about the play.

Product Includes:

  • Crossword Puzzle covering plot, characters, and quotes
  • Word Search using all characters
  • Fallen Phrase that forms a memorable quote from the play
  • Answer keys for each

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Langston Hughes's 10 BEST Poems | "Harlem," "Mother to Son," "Let America..."

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

NEW IN 2021: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-Based! This 45-page EDITABLE poetry curriculum promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The literary devices quizzes, discussion prompts, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Here are some highlights from this 45-page curriculum:

10 Poems by Langston Hughes: The 10 poems in this mini-unit feature Langston Hughe's BEST works of poetry: "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," "Mother to Son," "I, Too," "Theme for English B," "Let America Be America Again," "Harlem," and more. The poems are split between two homework packets, each of which features 5 poems. Each homework packet is followed by a classroom packet with discussion questions and quizzes related to the poems. (12 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 note. 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. (12 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. (3 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: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 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. (3 pages)

The entire 45-page unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word doc *and* PDF. Because the Word doc is fully editable, you'll be able to modify the resource to suit your teaching style and/or the skill levels of your students — year after year! If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access the entire unit as a PDF file, which is easy to navigate and quick to print!

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Divergent Worksheet Bundle

By Language Arts Excellence

This product includes:

- Crossword Puzzle

- Faction knowledge worksheets for all 5 factions

- Freytag's Pyramid worksheet for entire novel

- Divergent character review worksheet

- Answer keys for all worksheets

This bundle provides an excellent way for students to prepare for a test on the novel, Divergent by Veronica Roth. You can assign them for homework or use them in class as part of a "Stations" activity. It will keep students busy for about 1 hour. NO PREPARATION NEEDED!

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