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Most Dangerous Game ELA Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Immerse your students in the thrilling world of "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell with this comprehensive, end-of-year ELA unit, perfect for middle school humanities teachers! This meticulously designed resource offers a full week of engaging, scaffolded lessons, culminating in a dynamic Socratic seminar and creative choice board activities.

What's Included:

  • Fully Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is carefully planned with clear objectives, standards alignment, and step-by-step instructions. Scaffolds and differentiation strategies ensure all students can participate and succeed.
  • Engaging Activities: Students will read and analyze the text, watch a captivating film adaptation, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Every lesson is designed to captivate students' imaginations and deepen their understanding of the material.
  • Socratic Seminar: Facilitate a rich, student-led discussion with our structured Socratic seminar guidelines. Students will engage in meaningful dialogue, using evidence from the text and film to support their points.
  • Choice Board Projects: Empower students to demonstrate their learning creatively with a variety of project options, including writing an alternate ending, crafting a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more. Each option includes graphic organizers and rubrics to guide student work.
  • Comprehensive Question Sets: Thoughtful questions accompany each lesson, encouraging critical thinking and textual analysis. An answer key is provided to support teacher facilitation.
  • Paper-Based Resource: Designed for easy implementation, this unit is fully printable and ready to use in any classroom setting.

Unit Breakdown:

  • Day 1: Whole-class reading of "The Most Dangerous Game." Discussion on suspense and setting.
  • Day 2: Watching a short film adaptation and gathering evidence using the claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) format. Preparation for the Socratic seminar.
  • Day 3: Socratic seminar day. Students explore and discuss the text, aiming to speak 2-3 times, using textual evidence to support their points.
  • Days 4 & 5: Choice board activities. Students choose from a range of creative projects to showcase their understanding of the story.

Benefits:

  • Engaging End-of-Year Content: Keep students motivated and excited about learning with a thrilling, suspenseful story that will capture their interest.
  • Scaffolding and Extension Ideas: Each lesson includes scaffolds to support all learners and extension ideas to challenge advanced students.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with detailed lesson plans, organized materials, and everything you need to deliver a successful unit.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers looking to end the year with a bang, this unit will leave students discussing, debating, and reflecting on "The Most Dangerous Game" long after the lessons are over. Bring your classroom to life with this engaging, paper-based resource!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

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The Crucible complete teaching unit

By Educate and Create

This includes a power point, study guide, graphic organizers, characterization flipbook, and film analysis. Five products bundled together around the classic play The Crucible. * The Study Guide is the Google Drive version. You must have Google Drive to access it.

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Motivational BOOKMARKS | African American Bookmarks | Inspirational Bookmarks

By Queen's Educational Resources

Motivational BOOKMARKS | African American Bookmarks | Inspirational Bookmarks

About This Resource

★ Inspirational African American Bookmarks

★ 22 Bookmarks with African American Illustrations

★ PDF file

★ Suitable for Middle and High School students, including adults!!

★ Suitable for ALL Subject Area Classrooms!

This resource includes:

★ 22 Motivational Bookmarks

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These uplifting motivational bookmarks featuring urban-style African American clipart can be used in classrooms in several impactful ways:

❤️ Promote Reading Engagement:

★ Use the bookmarks as tools to motivate students to read more frequently and foster a love for reading.

★ Distribute them during book checkout or reading assignments to create excitement around reading.

❤️ Encourage Positive Thinking:

★ Highlight the motivational messages on the bookmarks to inspire students to adopt a positive mindset in both academics and daily life.

❤️ Classroom Incentives and Rewards:

★ Offer bookmarks as rewards for meeting academic goals, such as completing a book, excelling in a test, or demonstrating good behavior.

★ Include them in a prize box for students to choose from when earning classroom rewards.

❤️ Enhance Library Displays:

★ Place the bookmarks in the school library as a free resource for students to take, linking positive messages with the joy of reading

❤️ Promote Reading Engagement:

★ Use the urban-style African American clipart as a way to celebrate representation and diversity, helping students see themselves reflected in positive and uplifting materials.

❤️ Boost Classroom Morale:

★ Give bookmarks to students “just because,” reminding them they are valued and appreciated.

★ Incorporate them into activities like surprise desk drops or as part of a “Random Acts of Kindness” initiative.

❤️Incorporate into Literacy Activities:

★ Pair bookmarks with specific books or themes in literacy lessons, encouraging discussions around the motivational messages they display.

★ Use them as part of a book club to signify membership or participation.

❤️ Creative Projects:

★ Encourage students to create their own bookmarks inspired by the motivational messages as a creative classroom project.

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★ Print and cut each one out (as there are four bookmarks on each sheet)

★ For long lasting use, photocopy onto card stock paper, or laminate them.

★ For personal touch you can also hole-punch the tops and tie a ribbon through!

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Created by © Queen’s Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

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Music Wordle: 46 Music Based Wordles (with optional hints)

By MsNerdWood

Are you looking for something fun and different for your students? Maybe you need some extra activities for early finishers...well look no further!

Entertain your class while integrating music and language with Music Wordle! This resources includes 46 Music Wordles that you can assign to your students or play together as a class. You could even hold a competition to see who can solve each Worldle first! There is lots of flexibility on how you can use this resource. I created this in Google Sheets. Your Music Wordle Google Sheet will include links to each of the 46 Music Wordle Puzzles. I've included a solutions tab as well as a table that includes puzzle hints, if you choose to share with your students. Each hyperlink is set up for you to make a copy of the Music World Puzzle before you play.

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Compound-Complex Sentences | Test Prep | Quiz & Practice | HS ELA

By Blooming Through High School

Mastering compound-complex sentences just got easier with this comprehensive 24-page resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this packet provides engaging practice that will enhance their understanding of sentence structure. It includes a self-guided "teach" page for independent learning, offering clear explanations of how to craft compound-complex sentences using conjunctions and clauses.

This resource also features 3 interactive Google Form quizzes to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts. Students will review conjunctions, independent and dependent clauses, and practice combining sentences to create complex ideas—all while building their writing skills.

Perfect for use in class or at home, this set ensures that students can confidently grasp these challenging grammar concepts. Whether you’re preparing students for standardized testing or simply reinforcing everyday grammar, this resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum.

Features:

  • 24 pages of engaging content
  • Self-guided teach page for independent learning
  • 3 Google Form quizzes for interactive assessment
  • Review of conjunctions, clauses, and sentence construction
  • Ideal for grades 6-12
  • Answer Key included
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Plagiarism Quiz

By Beth Hammett

Ten individual and group interactive quizzes and scenarios for upper elementary, middle school, and high school students on plagiarism. Includes: Defining, working with, and understanding plagiarism Youtube presentation link Short answer traditional quiz Student Images with questions & short answers in speech bubbles Guilty of Plagiarism: You be the Judge Plagiarism Court: Defender; Prosecutor with Jury Guilty/Not Guilty Plagiarism Scenarios Age differentiated images and activities Great for introduction to plagiarism or as assessment tools.

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Tools for Common Core
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Teacher Appreciation Week Note Cards / Teacher Appreciation Letters

By The Students Palace

Teacher Appreciation Note Cards and Letters are a great way to express gratitude and thanks to educators who have made a positive impact on students' lives. These cards and letters can be personalized with thoughtful messages, heartfelt sentiments, and even personal anecdotes. They can be given to teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day, at the end of the school year, or at any time to show appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Whether it's a simple note card or a heartfelt letter, expressing appreciation and thanks can make a teacher's day and inspire them to continue making a difference in their students' lives.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • 20 Pages ( PDF + PNG )

  • Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

  • High-resolution images

  • Unlimited prints

  • Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

  • This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG Files that you can download straight after purchasing.

  • You can print as many copies as you want.

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  • This is a digital item.

  • No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

  • No refunds as this is a digital product.

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For All Subjects
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Play & Musical Character Description Breakdown Template Editable & Printable - Theatre Production

By Classroom to Curtain

Organize your next play or musical production with our Character Description Breakdown Template! This dynamic resource is a must-have for directors, educators, and students alike, serving as a versatile tool to elevate your theatre productions and class resources.

For Directors: Streamline your audition process with ease and precision. Our template allows you to craft detailed character profiles with fields for character description, gender identity, age range, vocal range, and even special casting notes and considerations. Whether you're preparing for auditions, crafting announcements, or finalizing casting decisions, this tool will become your go-to guide for bringing characters to life with clarity and creativity.

For Educators and Students: Dive deeper into character analysis and understanding with this engaging assignment tool. Perfect for directing classes or theatre studies, students can use the template to present their insights on characters from plays or musicals they have read or watched. This resource encourages critical thinking and allows students to showcase their comprehension of character motivations, relationships, and development from a director’s perspective.

Features:

  • Comprehensive Sections: Cover everything from character traits and background to vocal range, age range, and more.
  • User-Friendly Layout: Designed for ease of use, allowing you to focus on creativity and analysis without getting bogged down by complex formatting.
  • Adaptable & Versatile: Suitable for any play or musical, this template is fully customizable to match the production or producing company’s fonts and styles, making it a timeless addition to your theatrical toolkit.
  • Printable & Digital Formats: Access the template in a way that suits your needs, whether you prefer a hands-on approach or a digital workflow.

Elevate your theatre experience with our Play & Musical Character Description Breakdown Template—where every character’s story becomes a masterpiece waiting to unfold!

How to Access

This product is delivered via a file download. You will receive links to access the Google Doc template. If you have trouble with the file please email me at classroomtocurtain@gmail.com.

To utilize the Google Doc, a free Google account is required.

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Drama
Other (Arts)
Other (ELA)
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Oral and Written Presentation Rubric

By YourTeachingDoc

Learning involves both oral and written presentations, which are crucial to mastering presentation skills. To aid in the evaluation process, this rubric covers both types of presentations and is presented on a single, user-friendly page. It can be used by students, teachers, or paraprofessionals. Additionally, a digital version is provided for students to assess their peers.

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AVID Peer Feedback and Essay Revision - Writing Practice in Small Groups

By KJ Inspired Resources

These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

  • Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
  • Pre decide small revision groups.
  • Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

  • Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:
  1. Distribute
  2. Explain
  3. Read
  4. Read again
  5. Share
  6. Receive
  7. Clarify
  8. Repeat

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*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

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Back to School ELL,ESL, and ELA Verb Posters, Present Tense, Slides Presentation

By Cheryl Bennett

These verb posters for your Word Walls can also make great flash cards for ELL/ENL/ESL students as well as young readers. They are also great for a quick reference for students learning frequently used verbs...plus a few extras! These vibrant and informative verb posters are the perfect resource for any classroom, at school or at home! Plus, they can be used as a digital presentation or paper posters/flash cards!

Each poster (8.5x11) is designed to help students easily access and understand common verbs, enhancing their language learning experience.

There are two sets of the same cards.

  1. English verbs with pictures in color
  2. English verbs with pictures in black and white
  3. Conjugations of each verb with the personal pronouns I, you, he, she, we, they
  4. Posters in color for just the pronouns with a picture
  5. Posters in black and white for just the pronouns with a picture

Also, I have included instructions for how to print the posters so that they are flash card size.

Features:

Quick Reference: Keep essential verb information at your students' fingertips. Perfect for in-class activities, homework help, or quick review sessions.

Paper-Saving Option: Save paper and resources by printing multiple posters on one page (see settings when you print). This eco-friendly option makes it easy to create multiple sets for your classroom or for individual student use. You can also print up to 9 slides on a sheet!

Detailed Content: Each poster includes: all of the personal pronouns and their forms of the verb to reinforce language structure for comprehensive understanding. A colorful picture is included, representing the phrase to aid visual learners and make learning fun. There are also black and white pictures on the second set if you would like to save colored ink.

Verbs Included:

  1. to have
  2. to be
  3. to want
  4. to go
  5. to see
  6. to say
  7. to search
  8. to take
  9. to put
  10. to leave
  11. to hear
  12. to find
  13. to be able
  14. to give
  15. to give
  16. to make
  17. to know
  18. to like
  19. to walk
  20. to speak
  21. to run
  22. to eat
  23. to drink
  24. to fly
  25. to jump
  26. to write
  27. to write
  28. to scream
  29. to watch
  30. to cry
  31. to throw
  32. Personal Pronouns - I, you, he, she, we, they

Why Choose These Posters?

Engaging and Interactive: The colorful pictures and clear layouts make these posters visually appealing and engaging for students of all ages.

Versatile Usage: Ideal for classroom walls, bulletin boards, student binders, or as part of interactive notebooks. These posters can be used in various teaching scenarios to enhance learning.

Easy to Use: Simply print, laminate (if desired), and display! Students will appreciate the easy access to important verb conjugations and meanings.

Who Can Benefit?

Teachers: Enhance your teaching materials and provide students with a reliable resource for verb conjugations and meanings.

Students: Gain a quick and easy reference for studying, homework, and in-class activities.

Parents: Support your child's learning at home with these handy reference posters. Make learning verbs easy, engaging, and accessible with these beautifully designed quick reference posters. Great for homeschooling! Wonderful for young children learning to read, whether or not their native language is English.

Perfect for any classroom, these posters will become an invaluable part of your teaching toolkit!

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Other (ELA)
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FREEBIE The Outsiders: PowerPoint & Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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

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Sentence Diagramming Bell Ringers: Weeks 1-16 BUNDLE

By Ms. J's ELA

These sentence diagramming bell ringers will last four full months. This bundle contains sixteen Google Slide presentations- one for each week. There is also an assessment for the end of week four, the end of week seven, the end of week twelve, and the end of week 16 to test student knowledge. The daily activities should last 5-10 minutes. EVERYTHING IS EDITABLE.

THIS BUNDLE COVERS:

- Subject

- Predicate / Verb

- Helping Verbs

- Articles

- Adjectives

- Adverbs

- Prepositions

- Adjectival Prepositional Phrases

- Adverbial Prepositional Phrases

- Coordinating Conjunctions

- Compound Sentences

- Compound Subjects and Predicates

- Compound Adjectives and Adverbs

- Compound Prepositional Phrases

- Linking Verbs

- Predicate Adjectives

- Predicate Nominatives

- Transitive Verbs

- Direct Objects

- Indirect Objects

Answers are included for all diagrams.

Sentence diagramming is so helpful when teaching students parts of speech and sentence structure. The repetitiveness of diagramming for a bell ringer is extremely beneficial for students. I tried grammar workbooks for years, but my students hardly retained anything. Daily sentence diagramming made them remember their parts of speech, and was an amazing foundation for my students to have when we started forming different types of sentences. They picked up on fixing run-ons quickly as well because of their diagramming foundation.

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AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet | Freebie Activities

By Teach Savvy Store

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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✨AVID Bundle

✨Costa Bundle

✨Early Finisher Packets

What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

  • Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

  • Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

  • Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

  • Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
  • No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

  • Early finishers
  • Enrichment activities
  • Critical thinking lessons
  • Independent or small group work
  • Sub plans
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Critical Thinking
Study Skills
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FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE LESSON ACTIVITIES [UNITS 5 & 6]

By Richard B Williams

This FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE LESSON ACTIVITIES [UNITS 5 & 6] product gives instructors a one-stop place for a whole 3rd grading period or more of resources and materials needed to develop a phenomenal FRESHMAN SEMINAR/EXPERIENCE Class. A 70+ Activities and assignments, attached worksheets and handouts, group activities, writing and critical thinking assignments, fun-filled projects, vocabulary lists and more are featured. This editable FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE/SEMINAR LESSON ACTIVITIES allows fledgling or seasoned teachers to start the year off meeting 9th graders needs and easing them into the next 4 years of their lives!

This STARTER KIT/BUNDLE includes:

1. A 70+ page TEACHER'S Guide

2. Thought-provoking Journals prompts

3. Fun Age-Appropriate Projects, prompts, and assignments

4. All Editable Slides for personalized instruction

5. Vocabulary Activities

6. PowerPoint Weekly Agenda Templates and much more

You may also appreciate:

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Elementary ELA AVID Academic Language Scripts Classroom Discussion Printables

By Ciandra Salhab

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

*Available in two colors brights and primary colors

This Resource is Great For:

✨Socratic Seminar

✨Philosophical Chairs

✨Classroom Discussion

✨Literature Circles

✨Promoting Critical Thinking

✨Building Classroom Community

✨Student Centered Results

How to Use:

*Print cut in half

*Laminate

*Cut out and Hole punch

*Can be used as bookmarks!

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Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

By Meggen Loew

Nutcracker Ballet Mini Introduction Lesson

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Outsiders Projects and Activities

By Jennifer Allain

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
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Creative Writing
Other (ELA)
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Claim | Counterargument | Rebuttal Review or Station Activity

By Amanda Robinson

Gamify learning and foster critical thinking with this fun and engaging game to review claim, counterargument, and rebuttal. This Balderdash-style game, including 60 game cards, requires students to think on their feet and stretch their thinking by creating claim statements or counterarguments (with rebuttals) to be voted on by the player "hosting" the round, depending on the type of card drawn ("Topic" or "Claim").

Resource Includes:

  • Game instructions
  • Printable Point Tally Card & Blank Answer Cards
  • 30 Topic Cards
  • 30 Claim Cards

Educational Benefits:

  • Low prep, high engagement
  • Supports argumentative constructed response writing
  • Targeted skill practice
  • Encourages students to think beyond their own point of view
  • Differentiated playing cards
    -Cards vary and include simple, humorous, and more challenging topics/claims to respond to

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Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units

By TooBookedUp

Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included Short Stories:

  1. The Most Dangerous Game
  2. Sorry, Wrong Number
  3. The Hitchhiker
  4. The Way Up to Heaven
  5. Lamb to the Slaughter
  6. The Landlady
  7. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
  8. Harrison Bergeron
  9. Examination Day
  10. The Pedestrian
  11. All Summer in a Day
  12. There Will Come Soft Rains

Bundle Features:

1. Comprehensive 5-Day Lesson Plans: Each story unit includes a detailed five-day lesson plan, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. Lessons are aligned with educational standards and include clear objectives and outcomes.

2. Interactive Slides: Engage your students with interactive slides that guide them through the story, provide context, and facilitate discussions. These slides are designed to keep students focused and involved.

3. Choice Activity Board: Each unit comes with a creative choice board, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through various projects such as writing an alternate ending, creating a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more.

4. Socratic Seminar Questions: Encourage critical thinking and in-depth discussion with six thought-provoking Socratic seminar questions for each story. These questions help students delve deeper into the text and analyze its themes, characters, and literary elements.

5. Three STAAR-Aligned Essay Prompts: Each unit includes three essay prompts (argumentative, correspondence, and informational) that are aligned with STAAR standards, helping students practice their writing skills and prepare for standardized assessments.

6. Film vs. Text Venn Diagram: Enhance your students' analytical skills with a film vs. text Venn diagram activity. Students compare and contrast the short story with its film adaptation, focusing on key similarities and differences.

7. Text PDF: Each unit comes with a PDF of the short story, making it easy to provide students with the text for reading and annotation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

  • Engaging Content: These short stories are highly engaging and perfect for capturing the interest of middle school students. The diverse selection of stories includes suspense, science fiction, dystopian themes, and more.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources. Each unit is designed for easy implementation, ensuring you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
  • Develop Critical Thinking: The activities and discussions included in each unit promote critical thinking, literary analysis, and deeper understanding of the text.
  • Flexible and Adaptable: The bundle provides flexibility in teaching, with a variety of activities and assessment options to suit different learning styles and classroom needs.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and effective ELA lessons throughout the year. Enrich your curriculum and inspire your students with these timeless short stories and comprehensive teaching resources.

$69.00
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