9th Grade English Language Arts Projects

Wanted! Book Villains! Turn your students into character analysis detectives with this engaging and creative activity! By creating wanted posters for their favorite book villains, students will dive deep into character traits, motivations, and physical descriptions.

What's Included:

• Wanted Poster Template: A customizable template to guide students in creating their posters.
• Wanted Poster Example: A visual model for inspiration and structure.
• Villain List: A helpful resource for students who need a starting point or alternative characters.

This resource encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of characters.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Covering the Pride and Prejudice? Don't know where to get started? This bundle includes everything you need for your students to analyze the text for plot development, characterization, language, and more. Makes learning fun and easy for your students.

Complete Unit.

Covers the entire novel of Pride and Prejudice

Great for differentiation.

Includes:

Pride and Prejudice Flip book Study Guide

Pride and Prejudice Vocabulary Quizzes

Pride and Prejudice Characterization Flip book

Pride and Prejudice Introduction Power Point

Pride and Prejudice Graphic Organizers

Pride and Prejudice Escape Room

Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.

What’s Included:

• A clear and concise explanation of the origin and significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe culture
• Examples of traditional medicines and their spiritual uses
• Guided reflection questions that promote critical thinking and personal connections
• A design component where students sketch and plan their own symbolic medicine bag
• Culturally appropriate prompts emphasizing respect and understanding
• Embedded video links for supplemental learning

Learning Goals:

• Build cultural awareness and sensitivity around Indigenous practices
• Foster self-reflection and identity-building
• Integrate literacy skills through reading comprehension, written responses, and personal expression
• Support Truth and Reconciliation education in a meaningful and respectful way

Ideal for:

• Grade 7–10 English, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Character Education
• Teachers seeking a culturally responsive resource that honours Indigenous voices
• Classrooms working toward meeting FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) curriculum expectations or Calls to Action

This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.

Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!

Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2. If you enjoy this activity, check out Fairy Tale and Monologues Part 1!

What Students Will Be Doing:

This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.

Topics Covered:

Monologues

Script Writing

Dramatic Performances

What's Included:

• 10 Fairy Tale Scenario Cards

-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers

-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror

-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma

-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle

-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis

-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma

-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma

-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma

-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox

-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening

• Detailed instructions for students
• PowerPoint to go along with each activity
• Rubrics

-Written Work - Individual First Monologue

-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue

-Written Work - Group - Script Writing

-Performances - Individual

-Performances - Group

-Peer Assessment

-Self Assessment

Wondering what to do with students after testing?

Need to keep them reading and writing?

Want them to have fun while they're doing it?

I took a page from the Choose Your Own Adventure books and made the best selling books digital. Now students can read a story of their choice and write their own alternate story endings with this digital resource. Perfect after testing activity, reading projects, summer reading projects, and more.

Everything you need is included for your students to have fun thinking, creating, writing and playing through this activity!

Students will love being able to write new story lines based on the character’s choices!

• Interactive digital resource
• All digital
• integrated reading & writing
• Student templates for plotting
• Two editable PowerPoint templates
• Included ‘how-to’ video for plug and play learning
• Clickable links are ready to go on each slide to keep the story moving along
• Decorative elements & icons are included for students to make their slides unique

Are you looking for an interactive, student-led activity/ assessment for the end of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library?

This file contains two different packets of Socratic Seminar packets- packet A and packet B. Each packet contains three different discussion questions that require students to answer and provide two quotes from the text to back up their answers. Students are also required to come up with three additional questions they will ask if there’s time in their seminar. Finally, the packet has a page where each student will monitor a partner in the opposite circle. They will make a check each time their partner speaks, and paraphrase meaningful comments their partner makes. The file also contains a rubric for you to use while your students are discussing!

When you print out the file, you’ll see packet A on the top half of the sheet, packet B on the bottom half, and then the rubric as the last page of the file. Remove the rubric and print one out for each of your students. Copy the rest of the pages, cut them in half, and staple them. Each student will receive one half-sheet booklet; packet A or packet B.

Give your students adequate time to plan for their Seminar! I usually give them a full class period (40 minutes for me), but you could have them do it for homework, or over the course of a few days. The day of the Seminar, you’ll assign partners with opposite packets. Let A discuss for as long as they need (usually 30-ish minutes for me!), then flip-flop your circles and have B discuss afterwards.

My students LOVE Socratic Seminars! I have found the fishbowl discussion format works much better when you give each group three different questions so you don’t hear the same discussion two times, which is how this product is set up. I have used Socratic Seminars in small literature circle groups, as well as with the whole class at once. Please ask if you have questions!

Part of my Proyectitos- This bilingual project gives students the

flexibility to share about themselves at the beginning of the school year, or

how they have grown throughout the school year.

The Template can be used in any language and the instructions come

in English and Spanish.

Parte de mis Proyectitos: Este proyecto bilingüe brinda a los estudiantes la flexibilidad de compartir acerca de sí mismos al inicio del año escolar, o cómo han crecido a lo largo del año escolar.

La plantilla puede ser utilizada en cualquier idioma y las instrucciones vienen en inglés y español.

Looking for fun activities for the first days or week back to school? This Metaphor Poetry ELA Project is a fun, no-prep project your students will LOVE! It can be completed after state testing or as part of end of the year activities and will be a hit! Perfect for middle school or high school. Students will not only write a poem utilizing an extended metaphor,but they will also get creative in order to present the poem visually for a bulletin board display.

**CHECK OUT THE VIDEO PREVIEW ABOVE!

This is an activity I use in my classroom every year toward the end of the year and I know your students will love it! Although writing poetry can be daunting, this project is highly structured, forcing students to adhere to the parameters and the result is unique and guaranteed to impress once completed.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 26 Slide PDF with a step-by-step process of writing a Metaphor Poem

• Printable Pre-Writing Organizer

• Printable Poem Writing Template

• 2 Printable Bulletin Board Banners for Display - color and black & white

STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE

Completed with a partner, students will analyze how writers use metaphors in poetry by looking at examples. The PDF provides multiple examples to guide students. They will then read and analyze a mentor poem and utilize the same structure to write their poem. They will love creating their poems and watching their ideas come to life! This well-organized activity allows students to effortlessly become poets, while thinking about concise and precise word choice, counting syllables to create rhythm, getting exposure to high-quality examples, and learning something new! This project should take about 2 weeks, from start to finish and is perfect for display.

***Optional Competitive Element:
I always choose Finalistsbased on poem structure, meaning and how they visualized their metaphor. I then ask another teacher to select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. And of course, the winners get a prize!

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This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.

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This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a friendly letter. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: writing a friendly letter and including a heading, greeting, closing, and signature, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the friendly letter writing assignment out of 15 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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This resource features a bundle of all of our best-selling lesson plans, materials, and activities for your unit on the Master of Suspense, Edgar Allan Poe. Resources perfectly complement any of Poe's twisted tales and can be used to introduce the unit (like the Scavenger Hunt and PowerPoint), throughout the unit (Bell Ringers and the Obituary Project), as a review (Escape Room, Brochure, Human Tic Tac Toe Game), and even to decorate your classroom (Quote Posters). Each product is thoughtfully crafted and inspires students to delve deeply into Edgar Allan Poe's life and works. Lessons have all been classroom-tested and allow for differentiation while encouraging optimal student engagement. You will not find tedious lists of comprehension questions and vocabulary words in this bundle; instead you will find materials that will make Edgar Allan Poe relevant in the eyes of your students and bring the Father of Horror back to life!

Included in this Bundle:

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

This product features a highly-engaging introductory PowerPoint Presentation for the Father of Horror himself, Edgar Allan Poe. A unit of study on Poe is not complete without learning the gory and heartbreaking details of his life and what made him into the master poet and writer whom we continue to marvel at today. This 20-slide powerpoint runs through his tragic family life and childhood, relationships, early occupations (before he was the Poe that you know), synopses of some of his most famous works, death theories, and current pop culture references. It concludes with a 10 question quiz to see how well students listened... and trust me, they will be hanging on your every word! This powerpoint encourages class participation, is fully editable to suit your class' needs, and lasts about 30-40 minutes to run through. I suggest presenting this on the very first day of your unit on Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy and let the horror begin!

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

This resource features a comprehensive introduction to the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. Students will be shocked to learn some of the gruesome details of his life. The scavenger hunt includes 15 questions about Poe, a full answer key, and links for credible websites to use to find the information.

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

This resource features a set of 20 reader response journal prompts for use during your unit on Edgar Allan Poe. Each bell ringer is comprised of a quote from the Master of Suspense himself and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his musings. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), exit tickets, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

Get ready to have the most fun you'll have teaching with a lesson that your students will be talking about for years to come with the Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM! There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Escape Room on the Father of Horror himself. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, 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. 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!

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure - Final Project

This product features an engaging final project that meaningfully incorporates technology in a culmination of your unit on Edgar Allan Poe. For this final assignment, students will showcase their knowledge of Edgar Allan Poe, his works, and his life by creating brochures using Microsoft Word. Students will love the chance to practice using technology with this project as opposed to writing the same-old same-old essay and if they are like my students, will not even realize how much research and writing they are actually doing!

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary - Halloween Lesson Plan

This product features an engaging activity that will fit in perfectly with your unit on Edgar Allan Poe or on Halloween. Students get the chance to create the epitaph for the gravestone of one of the most revered authors in American literature. The activity encourages students to be thoughtful with their knowledge of Poe but also to be creative with their inscriptions. This can be done in or outside of class and also works as a great emergency substitute plan during the month of October. To be festive, I love to give this assignment on the anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's actual death day, October 7.

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game - newly added material!

This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. Let's face it, review days can be boring for both teachers and students, so liven them up with this collaborative game. The resource includes not only a meticulously detailed lesson plan and set-up instructions, but 25 questions on the Master of Suspense. Besides simple set-up, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

Make your classroom pop with this set of 25 beautifully-made posters featuring quotes from Edgar Allan Poe. Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a noteworthy Poe quote imposed over a stunning photograph that will spruce up your ELA classroom, especially during Halloween. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating the posters and using them not just during your Edgar Allan Poe unit, but all year long.

By purchasing these great resources as a bundle, you save 20% off the cover price of all materials!

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Looking for something more specific? We have enough Edgar Allan Poe literature guides to frighten your students for months:

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⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide

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⭐ The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide

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⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide

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Teach themes and morals through this ANANSI [the spider] STORIES resource. Middle through 9th graders will students learn how to live with each other and learn about their world through these age-old stories. Students learn symbolism, self-reflection, and other vital lessons through their use of this unit. This Unit has 5 popular ANANSI Folk Tales, 15 Comprehension questions, Suggested Uses, 50 TASK CARDS, and 11 PROJECTS to help make your classroom be GREAT! Check 'em out!

This Resource includes:

1. 5 ANANSI TALES

2. LESSONS FROM ANANSI STORIES [TEACHER NOTES]

3. 11 Lesson plan activities/Projects

4. 50 TASK CARDS

5. 15 MULTIPLE CHOICE/DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

6. YOUTUBE videos for each folktale to add multimodal parts to your lesson

FOLKTALES included:

1. ANANSI and the WISDOM POT

2. ANANSI and the TURTLE'S DINNER

3. ANANSI and the MAGIC ROCK

4. ANANSI and the EAR OF CORN

5. ANANSI and the TALKING MELON

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End your school year on a high note with this Passion Project, designed specifically for high school students. This engaging mini-unit allows students to explore and share their passions while developing essential writing and presentation skills. With detailed instructions, comprehensive rubrics, and intuitive graphic organizers, this unit is the perfect way to foster creativity and collaboration as the school year concludes.

Key Features:

Passion-Fueled Essay Writing: Students are tasked with writing an essay about a topic they are passionate about. This open-ended approach encourages them to explore their interests and express their thoughts in a structured format, fostering enthusiasm for writing. Added bonus: The topic is relevant to them!

Short Presentation Creation: After completing their essays, students create a short presentation to share their passion with the class. This presentation element cultivates public speaking skills and boosts confidence in a supportive environment.

Detailed Instructions: This mini-unit includes step-by-step instructions for both the essay and presentation, providing a clear framework for students to follow.

Rubrics for Assessment: Assess student work with comprehensive rubrics designed for both the essay and presentation. These rubrics offer clear criteria for grading, ensuring consistency and fairness in assessment. The rubrics are aligned with Common Core Standards.

Graphic Organizers for Essay Planning: Graphic organizers are provided to help students brainstorm and structure their essay and presentation. These tools assist in organizing thoughts, developing outlines, and refining ideas, leading to well-structured and coherent essays.

Why Choose Our "Passion Project" Unit?

• Encourages Creativity and Exploration: Give students the opportunity to explore and share their passions, fostering a sense of ownership and enthusiasm for learning.

• Develops Writing and Presentation Skills: Students build crucial skills in essay writing, critical thinking, and public speaking, preparing them for future academic and professional pursuits.

• Flexible and Adaptable: The unit can be customized to suit your classroom's needs, allowing for flexibility in topic choice and presentation format.

• Ideal for End-of-Year Projects: This unit is perfect for finishing out the school year, offering a meaningful and engaging project that wraps up the academic year on a positive note.

Want more ideas on how to end the school year? Check out this fun brochure!

Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic history and culture? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

Choice Board

Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.

Trivia Games

These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!

This no-prep resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.

• A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

Bulletin Board

These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• “At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.” ~Frida Kahlo, artist
• “I know who I am and who I may be, if I choose.” ~Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, writer
• "There is nothing harder than the softness of indifference." ~Juan Montalvo, author
• And many more!

Flags - Bulletin Board

Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela

*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.

• Country Names are in both Spanish and English

This product contains:

• Instructions, grading rubric, answer key
• 1 Choice Board
• List of 55+ well-known Hispanic people
• 15 8.5 X 11 posters with quotes
• 8.5 X 11 flag posters of the 24 Spanish-speaking countries/territories of the world
• Trivia Games
• Terms of Use

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$25 Nutcracker Themed Christmas School Unit Bundle ($39 value)

Combines Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study, Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary, Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay, Kingdom of Sweets Project, Kingdom of Sweets Project Research, and BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson. Also includes bonus files to combine all these units into a 20-Day Christmas School Lesson.

Nutcracker and the Mouse King Picture Book Study ($5 Value)

This study works excellent as an introduction to studying the Nutcracker Ballet.

The materials are based on the picture book The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the original Story by ETA Hoffman, illustrated by Gail de Marcken, and the Story adapted by Wren Mayse. The aim is for the description features to enhance the readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 23 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 10-days of lessons

· Pre-Reading Notes Page (1 page)

· Discussion Questions (9 pages)

· Story Outline (Plot Outline) (2 pages)

· Battle Plan Outline (2 pages)

· Answer Keys (4 pages)

Nutcracked Novel Study and Vocabulary ($8 Value)

Novel Study: These materials for Susan Adrian's novel Nutcracked aim to enhance readers' understanding and interpretation of the Story.

What is Included: 40 Pages

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Lesson Plans for 15-days of lessons- Incorporate vocabulary work in

· Discussion Questions (11 pages)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Journal (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-Teaching Worksheet Activity (1 page)

· Reality vs. Fantasy-2 Worksheets (1 page each)

· Georgie's Problems (Conflict Worksheet) (1 page)

· Plot Diagram (1 page)

· Final Test (2 Options) (2 pages each)

· Answer Keys (8 pages)

Vocabulary: In general, the goal for finding vocabulary words within a novel is for students to encounter words they may not have seen or heard before and then understand their meaning in the text and in their everyday lives.

What is Included: 31 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Master Word Lists (3 pages)

· Student Dictionary (11 pages)

· Crossword Puzzles (3 pages)

· Word Search (1 page)

· Vocabulary in Context Worksheet (2 pages)

· Final Test (1 page)

· Answer Keys (6 pages)

Guided Nutcracker Descriptive Essay ($5 Value)

This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. It includes a planning page, a student-required description, and a nutcracker to color according to the description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

· Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

· Younger Student Options Explanations

· Student Requirements Handout

· Rubric

· Planning Page

· Fill in the Blank Essay

· Fill in the Blank Planning Page

· Color and Decorate Nutcracker

· Younger Essay Requirements

· Younger Essay Rubric

· Younger Essay Planning Page

· Writing Page

Kingdom of Sweets Project ($5 Value)

The goal for this project is for your child/students to practice using area and perimeter. They will also practice spatial awareness as they plan for elements to fit within the area provided. The different areas they will place on their maps are based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince)

Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions.

What is Included: 9 Pages

· Goals and Instructions for Teachers

· Instructions/Requirements

· Example

· Rubric

· Legends Page.

· Elements Page

· Separate 11x14 printable graph page

Kingdom of Sweets Project Research Extension ($5 Value):

This project aims to help your child/students practice their research skills. They will pick one of the "realms" or regions based on the realms represented in the Nutcracker Ballet (when visiting after Marie/Clara rescues the Nutcracker/Prince). Children/students can practice following instructions and requirements by following the assignment's instructions. Two options are available to complete the report. 1. Predesigned Research Page or 2. Written Research Report (with introduction and conclusion). An optional presentation extension is available for students to create a project based on architecture, dress, or food research done on their report. Rubrics and student instructions are available for each report/and the Presentation.

What is Included: 12 Pages

• Goals and Instruction Page for Teachers (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements (1 page)
• Student Report Pages (2 pages)
• Rubric For Report on Student Report Pages (1 page)
• Student Instructions/Requirements for Presentation (1 page)
• Rubric for Presentation (1 page)

BONUS: Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson ($4 Value)

This mini-unit is the perfect accompaniment to introducing the Nutcracker Ballet. Students will learn information about the Composer and the ballet composition. There is also a listening journal (you will need to make multiple copies for each piece you listen to) and a story map (upper and lower-level options) for students to use as they follow along with the ballet to increase their understanding and interpretation of the events happening.

What is Included: 14 Pages Total

· Goal and Instructional Pages for Teacher

· Composer Notes (1 page)

· Composition Notes (1 page)

· Story Map (Upper (5 pages)/lower level) (1 pagethe description multiple copies as needed)

· Listening Journal (1 page- use multiple copies as needed)

This Bundle also includes a Bundle Guide:12 Pages ($3 value)

· Goals and Instructions for the Bundle (1 page)

· Brief Bundle Overview (1 page)

· 20 Days of Lesson Plans (5 pages) (helps combine all units into one)

· Page with suggested arts and crafts links (2 pages)

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You may hear about natural disasters often, but some of the deadliest disasters in world history have been environmental disasters caused by human activity. This lesson involves having your students investigate environmental disasters that have taken place on our planet. Their initial focus will be to examine the Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union. After closely exploring the historical background to this accident, students will then choose and research a different environment disaster, and create a Google Slide presentation to demonstrate their findings.

This Resource Includes:

• Student/teacher instructions
• Google Doc T-Chart
• Grading rubrics
• Copy of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Geography' lessons here:

• Applying the Five Themes of Geography to the REAL World
• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants

This unit will guide students through reading and analyzing "The Outsiders." Students will explore themes of class conflict, friendship, and identity while developing their comprehension and critical thinking skills. The unit will include formative assessments, discussions, and creative assignments.

• Pre Reading Activity
• Compare and Contrast (characters & self)
• Character Map
• Anatomy of a Greaser/Soc
• Choice Boards x2
• Jigsaw
• Stations
• Journal/Writing Prompts
• Slides Project
• Debate
• Essay Revision

Novel Study for Any Novel (Independent or Small Group Novel Study)

For Grades 6 to 9

Aprox. 8 weeks teaching duration.

Google Slides, PDF, Editable MS Word

No Prep

Includes:

Reading comprehension questions

Several writing assignments

Analysis of character, mood, setting, literary devices

Graphic organizers

Student self assessment

Grading Rubric

Introducing our comprehensive "Pride and Prejudice Character Analysis CollaborativePosters" – the ultimate resource to delve deep into the beloved characters of Jane Austen's timeless classic. This beautifully designed product includes 8 character posters, a planning sheet for each character, and a rubric, all neatly compiled into a 55-page package.

Character Posters: Explore the complexities of each character with our visually stunning character posters. Each poster is thoughtfully crafted to provide a glimpse into the essence of the character, capturing their unique traits, relationships, and development throughout the novel. These posters not only serve as eye-catching classroom decorations but also as essential tools for literary analysis.

Planning Sheets: Dive into character analysis with ease using our meticulously structured planning sheets. With separate sheets dedicated to Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Bennet, Georgiana Darcy, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Charles Bingley, George Wickham, Mr. Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet, you'll have everything you need to organize your thoughts, insights, and observations for each character. These planning sheets guide you through key aspects such as personality traits, motivations, character arcs, and notable quotes.

Rubric: Ensure a structured and objective approach to character analysis with our rubric. This handy tool allows educators and students alike to assess and evaluate their analyses systematically, fostering a deeper understanding of literary analysis principles. It encourages critical thinking and helps students develop their analytical skills while ensuring consistent grading criteria.

Key Features:

• 8 Character Posters: Beautifully designed posters for visual character exploration.
• 8 Planning Sheets: Comprehensive sheets for in-depth character analysis.
• Rubric: A structured assessment tool for consistent evaluation.
• 55 Pages: A substantial resource for thorough character examination.
• Suitable for Educators and Students: Ideal for classrooms, study groups, and independent analysis.
• High-Quality Design: Professionally designed for aesthetic appeal and educational value.

Whether you're an English literature teacher looking to enrich your classroom or a student seeking to excel in your analysis of "Pride and Prejudice," our "Pride and Prejudice Character Analysis Collaborative Posters" is your passport to a deeper appreciation of Jane Austen's masterpiece. Uncover the nuances of Elizabeth Bennet's wit, the charm of Mr. Bingley, the enigma of Mr. Darcy, and more, as you embark on a journey through the pages of this literary classic.

Order your "Pride and Prejudice Character Analysis Collaborative Posters" today and embark on a literary exploration like never before. Understand, appreciate, and analyze the characters that have captured hearts for centuries. Elevate your understanding of "Pride and Prejudice" with this comprehensive and visually engaging resource

This Bundle Includes:

-Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts

-Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2

Fairy Tale Monologue and Script - Drama and Language Arts

This is a 3 part individual/group assignment where groups (of 4-6) are given a problem based on a well known fairy tale where students have to write and perform their solution to the problem. Students will write out a monologue individually and as a group will write the body of the script. After the groups have resolved their problem, each group member will have a chance to reflect on how their character feels after the resolution of the problem. This activity would be appropriate for middle school or high school students. This package will provide your students with hours of entertainment that include opportunities to write and showcase their creativity. For teachers, it provides great opportunities to teach script writing, assess writing samples, dramatic performances, and to foster group cooperation.

Topics Covered:

Monologues

Script Writing

Dramatic Performances

Fairy Tales:

Cinderella: The Shoe Fits ALL Of Us!

3 Little Pigs: I’m Not Paying Insurance!

Snow White: Time To Move On?

The Ugly Ducking: Is Plastic Surgery The Answer?

Cinderella 2.0: Matters Of The Family

Rubrics Included:

Written Work – Individual First Monologue

Written Work – Individual Writing for Final Monologue

Written Work – Group – Script Writing

Performances - Individual

Performances – Group

Peer Assessment

Self-Assessment

Fairy Tales And Monologues Part 2

Are you ready to unleash the creativity of your students? If so, you’ve found a great activity!

Welcome to an enchanting world of drama activities designed to captivate and inspire your middle school or high school students! This engaging bundle features ten thought-provoking scenarios rooted in classic fairy tales, encouraging students to explore themes of identity, decision-making, and self-discovery. From Cinderella's modern twist to Snow White navigating the realms of social media, each scenario invites students into a realm of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. With rich character dilemmas, these activities offer a unique blend of dramatic arts, moral exploration, and language arts, and challenge students to analyze, interpret, and perform in a manner that's both entertaining and educational. Unlock the magic of drama in your classroom as students delve into timeless tales with a contemporary twist, fostering a love for storytelling, character development, and meaningful discussions. Your students are sure to be spellbound by the imaginative world of Fairy Tales and Monologues Part 2.

What Students Will Be Doing:

This is a 3-part assignment that incorporates both individual and group assignments. Groups of students (4-6) are responsible for writing an individual monologue, a group script and a final monologue reflection. Students will take on the role of a character from a well known fairy tale. In the individual monologue, students will get to explore the perspective of their character and how the new dilemma a character is faced with should be solved. The group will then figure out a solution to the dilemma and will write a short script to show their resolution. After the group has resolved the dilemma, each character will have an opportunity to reflect on how their character feels about the outcome. Don't worry I've included some rubrics that you can use for each section too and some worksheets to help guide student thinking.

Topics Covered:
Monologues
Script Writing
Dramatic Performances

What's Included:

• 10 Fairy Tale Scenario Cards

-Cinderella Is Sick Of Glass Slippers
-Snow White And The Social Media Mirror
-Rumplestiltskin’s Business Dilemma
-Rapunzel’s Career Tangle
-Little Red Riding Hood’s Identity Crisis
-The Three Little Pigs: The Real Estate Dilemma
-Puss In Boots’ Style Dilemma
-The Princess And The Frog’s Cuisine Dilemma
-Hansel And Gretel’s Social Media Detox
-The Sleeping Beauty’s Career Awakening

• Detailed instructions for students
• PowerPoint to go along with each activity
• Rubrics

-Written Work - Individual First Monologue
-Written Work - Individual Writing for Final Monologue
-Written Work - Group - Script Writing
-Performances - Individual
-Performances - Group
-Peer Assessment
-Self Assessment

Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.

What's Included:

• 27 slide lesson that covers the features of texts
• (2) Student Practice Activities with short informational texts attached to graphs for student practice during and after the lesson.
• Instructions for an engaging student project writing their own informational texts and making a chart to support their writing.
• Examples galore to help students understand graphic features of text, and how to complete the independent project.

All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.

Sample Questions from Student Practice:

• What purpose does the graph serve to support the ideas presented in the text?
• What does the included graph help the reader understand about renewable energy?
• How might the time young people spend online relate to their mental health? Use the data in the charts or text evidence to support your answer.
• Choose one of the graphs for this question: how does the inclusion of this graph help to strengthen the author’s claim? Include the claim, graph title and text evidence in your response.