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Literary Elements using Anime Worksheets, independent work

By TooBookedUp

Are you looking for an interesting way to integrate your students' love for anime and your love for literary elements? This front and back worksheet can be assigned virtually or printed for independent work. Students will watch an episode of their favorite anime and analyze for setting, conflict, theme, mood, and symbolism. This resource can be used for extension work, passion projects, or a flex day in ELA.

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Literature
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Biography Worksheet - Blank Research Organizer

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Having students research historical figures or famous people from pop culture? Use this blank organizer to help students as they complete their research! Perfect for any history or language classroom!

Great for extension activities, extra credit, or homework!


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Social Studies - History
World History
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Sarah Kemble Knight - Colonial Era: One Page Primary Source Worksheet

By Christa Nonnemaker

Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students!

This Primary Source Worksheet features a journal excerpt from Madame Sarah Kemble Knight, who was traveling in the colonies in 1704 for business reasons. Three Questions follow the passage which direct students toward clearer understanding of the passage.

On the second page, the passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.

The third page includes Background Information and the Answer Key. This is excellent practice in Analyzing Primary Sources and in identifying author perspective.

Here are some links below for other resources relating to the Colonial Era:
* Colonial Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Colonial Women: Primary Source Analysis and DBQs
* Colonial Women: Power Point Lesson

The excerpt from Sarah Kemble Knight in this resource is just one of nine other primary sources in the Colonial Women: Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's resource.

For more resources about U.S. Women's History, here are some links:
* U.S. Women's History Primary Sources and DBQ's: 19th Century
* U.S. Women's History Reading Assignments and Worksheets: 1600-1945
* U.S. Women's History Curriculum Unit - Part 1: 1600-1945


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U.S. History
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Poetry on Cultural Identity | Poems on Cultural Heritage, Hybridity, & Identity

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This 45-page EDITABLE unit focuses on poems about cultural identity! The unit on promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor.

The thirteen poems are divided into two reading packets, with the first packet focusing cultural roots and affirming ancestors, and the second packet focusing on cultural hybridity. Each reading packet is followed by a classwork packet that contains a quiz on literary devices, discussion questions for some of the poems, quick writes, and a creative writing assignment. Finally, a third packet features an analytical writing assignment, sample student paper, and glossary of literary devices.

Here's a detailed account of what you'll find in this 45-page curriculum:

Homework Packets with Poems: The two homework packets contain a total of 13 love poems by award-winning poets such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Maya Angelou, Sandra Cisneros, Lisa Parker, Nate Marshall, Clint Smith, and others. (15 pages)

Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, sound devices, 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 students can accurately identify the literary devices found in poems from the packet: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 pages).

Discussion Questions: This unit features a list of discussion questions for three poems featured in the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that each class discussion is focused and productive. 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. (15 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)

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)

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

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Links to all of the poetry units in this collection:

Poetry Unit #1: Sensory Imagery in Poetry

Poetry Unit #2: Figurative Language in Poetry

Poetry Unit #3: Love Poems

Poetry Unit #4: Ethical Dilemmas in Poetry

Poetry Unit #5: Family Dynamics in Poetry

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Inferencing & Logic Movie Puzzles

By Beth Hammett

Interactive individual or group activity that uses symbols and inferencing to answer the Top Ten Kids' Movies. Colorful images with answer sheet. Movies included: Bambi Cars Ice Age Monsters, Inc. Pinocchio Princess Bride Shrek Tinkerbell Toy Story Wall-E

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For All Subject Areas
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AVID Group Work - Self and Peer Evaluation Form

By KJ Inspired Resources

This group work sheet can be used for any subject area. It is a very simple tool used for students to reflect on group work.

Students Will Write:

Plus- an area they did very well in

Delta- an area they could improve on for next time

Shout out- this is where they name a group member and what they did well

Stand out- this is where they share something that stood out to them from the experience with their groups

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FREEBIE The History of Halloween Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the captivating history of Halloween with this comprehensive, FREE resource designed for middle and high school students.  This freebie includes a detailed reading passage on the origins, symbols, and global celebrations of Halloween, complete with engaging questions and guided note-taking sheets to reinforce learning.  Whether you’re exploring the cultural significance or dispelling common misconceptions, this resource is perfect for helping students develop a deeper understanding of Halloween.  Ideal for use in history, social studies, or language arts classrooms, this set is fully ready to use, with no preparation required.

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The Diary of Anne Frank Character Communication Styles

By Ms. J's ELA

This resource should accompany the play The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. This resource includes a notes sheet with resources for students to learn about the four communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Students are asked to think about their own communication styles.

There is also a Google Slides assignment for students to complete by explaining the communication styles of the characters in The Diary of Anne Frank. Students should name the style that they feel best fits each character and explain their reasoning.

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A Midsummer Night's Dream "Love Arrows" Graphic Organizer

By Language Arts Excellence

This is a graphic organizer for A Midsummer Night's Dream that helps students to track the highly confusing "love arrows" between the four young lovers. You can give this to students at the beginning of the play and ask them to track the love arrows as they read. My students have told me that this simple worksheet has helped them tremendously to keep the characters straight!

Answer key with brief explanations of arrow changes is also included for your reference.

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Seasonal Activities for Older Kids Sampler Freebie - Distance Learning

By Three Little Homeschoolers

This is a free sampler of my Seasonal Activities for Older Kids and includes pages from all three of my morning work resources for middle schoolers: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Why should little kids have all the seasonal and holiday fun? Give your older students some thematic fun this year! This freebie is a great way to try out these resources to see if they're a good fit for your classroom or homeschool!

One full color worksheet, containing two half-page morning work activities, is included for each of the three units, plus the black and white version of each for easier printing. These are also great for early finishers or as a way to add a little holiday joy to the classroom or homeschool! These are no-prep...just print and go!

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Holidays/Seasonal
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing BLACK Americans vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential Black Americans. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

L.A.P. Charts [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

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Any Animal Report

By Meggen Loew

Use this animal report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.

Research using the internet or print material of your choice.

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Writing
Other (Science)
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Character Graphic Organizer and Descriptive Paragraph

By Susan Wolfe

Character analysis, graphic organizer, and descriptive writing for any novel.

Free PDF

For grades 6 to 9

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Writing
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Women's Rights: One Page Primary Source Worksheet

By Christa Nonnemaker

Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students.

Many students have heard about the Declaration of Sentiments or might have even read portions of it. Now students can go behind the scenes with this primary source excerpt!

This primary source worksheet features a passage written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Eighty Years and More in which explains why she and Lucretia Mott decided the time had come to organize the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 which ushered in the Women's Rights Movement in the United States. Students will enjoy learning about the motivations behind the creation of the convention. Two questions follow the Guided Reading.

On the second page, the passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.

The third page includes Background Information and an Answer Key. This is excellent practice in Primary Source Analysis and in identifying author perspective.

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Here are some links below for other resources relating to the Women's Rights Movement:
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignments and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement DBQ's and Primary Sources
* Early Women's Rights Movement Power Point Lesson

Or all three of the above in the bundle below:

* Early Women's Rights Movement Teaching Bundle


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FREEBIE 2024 Summer Games Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the excitement of the 2024 Summer Games with this comprehensive, free educational resource!  Perfect for upper middle school to high school students, this package includes a detailed reading passage on the upcoming Paris Games, a set of questions and answers to test comprehension, and note-taking sheets to help students organize their thoughts.  This resource is an excellent way to engage students in the rich history and cultural significance of the Olympics while enhancing their reading and critical thinking skills.

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Civics
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEET] product can be used for analyzing Women vital to our society. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 4-PAGE worksheet and suggested uses to help students navigate literature and influential women. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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S.A.T.T.T-ing [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

High School Writing Portfolio

Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

L.A.P. Charts [MNEMONIC GRAPHIC ORGANIZER]

Literary Criticism Questions

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FREEBIE: 9/11 Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

This detailed resource package includes a thorough reading passage on 9/11, exploring the causes, events, and consequences of this pivotal moment in history. It comes with 20 critical questions, an answer key, and note-taking sheets for students making this resource perfect for engaging your upper middle and high school students.

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U.S. History
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SKITS, READER'S THEATRE, & SUCH [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

Get students involved in your class reading or begin writing their own skits! This product allows students to participate in your classes more through READER'S THEATRE! This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!

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The Argument Document [T.A.D.]

High School Writing Portfolio

Writer's Workshop [9 Writing Projects for High Schoolers]

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FREEBIE Understanding Hurricanes Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets

By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

Dive into the dynamic world of meteorology with the FREEBIE “The Fury of Nature: Understanding Hurricanes” reading passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets!  This educational resource offers a captivating reading passage that explores the science, impact, and fascinating facts about hurricanes.  Accompanied by a comprehensive set of questions and answers, it provides a thorough framework for assessing student understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize information effectively and develop strong study habits.  Ideal for middle to high school students, this freebie is an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or classroom library.

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Close Reading
Earth Sciences
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UNDERSTANDING SENTENCES [FREEBIE]

By Richard B Williams

Are your students struggling with understanding, identifying, and using sentences correctly? Well, this product will help them get to know their sentences; then, you will start to see their writing improve! Get excited to see their success!

This UNDERSTANDNING SENTENCES product can be used for WRITING and CRITICAL THINKING. Indeed, this FREEBIE has a 1 WORKSHEET, 4+-pages definition/clarification of use, and a PROEJCT to help students navigate your Writing and thinking. This product can be used for 6th - 12th grade students. Check it out!


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