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First-Day Lesson Plan for American Literature: Poems about "America"
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
This lesson was designed to be used on the first day of a year-long 11th-grade American Literature course. The lesson includes a poetry packet with 7 poems by diverse American authors. Each of the poems raises important questions about what "America" represents. A land of freedom and equality? A refuge for immigrants? A diverse and inclusive nation? Or a land with entrenched inequality? A saber-rattling evil empire?
Here is a list of the poems:
1. Ada Limón, "A New National Anthem" (2018) — our new Poet Laureate!
2. Emma Lazarus, "The New Colossus" (1883)
3. Walt Whitman, "I Hear America Singing" (1860)
4. Langston Hughes, "I, Too" (1923) — responding directly to Whitman!
5. Claude McKay, "America" (1921)
6. James Lasdun, "The Question" (2012) — is America "good or bad"?
7. Tony Hoagland, "America" (2003)
This resource also comes with a classwork packet that features discussion questions on the poems by Ada Limôn, Emma Lazarus, and Langston Hughes. The discussion questions come on three handouts, each of which contains 7 questions about a particular poem. Each handout also has a quick write where students can answer one of the questions in writing.
How might the concept of "America" represent a set of ideals and promises? Has this nation lived up to its ideals and promises? How might the idea of America be different from the reality?
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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:
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Complete Unit on Nella Larsen's Passing
Complete Unit on J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye
Complete Unit on Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun
Complete Unit on Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye
Complete Unit on Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese
Classroom Behavior Poster Set- Classroom Rules
By Kile's Classroom
M.O.P Rules for Great Behavior
Setting high expectations for student behavior is a priority for any classroom, but even more important is teaching students to monitor their own behavior. This fantastic set includes 10 posters to teach students to self monitor their behavior, AND how to deal with the times they mess up!
This set includes 10 posters in 4 different color sets- 40 posters total! The best part is this product includes a 4 classroom license! Download this product and share it with 3 colleagues! If you need more than 4 sets, additional licenses can be purchased at a discount!
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Colored Pencils Clipart FREEBIE
By Sarebear Designs
This FREE colorful clip art set includes 10 high quality, colored pencil graphics!!
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The World Needs Your Kindess Poster
By Kristen Teaches Fourth
Super simple but sends a huge message!
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By Queen's Educational Resources
Growth Mindset Posters (Volume 2)
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Growth Mindset Motivational Posters
There are 16 Growth Mindset posters to print and display in your classroom. These posters are excellent for all ages and grades! These amazing posters can enhance the appearance of your classroom, encourage your students to have a growth mindset, and think positive in every situation. You can print them out on gloss/photo paper and/or laminate for optimal quality.
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This FREE colorful Apple clip art includes 10 high quality graphics!
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FREE Inspirational Posters | Bright Smiles Collection | Quotes | Classroom Decor
By A Curious Lemon Clipart
The FREE Inspirational Posters | Bright Smiles Collection are designed for use in your personal projects. They are intended to bring joy to your classroom, providing a colorful way to engage your students with appealing visuals. Perfect for back to school, this resource is ideal for any teacher looking to add a splash of color and individuality to their space. Enhance your classroom decor with these inspirational posters and let A CURIOUS LEMON CLIPART be your ally!
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AVID Grow Poster - Classroom Decor
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This AVID classroom decor poster is available for FREE download in PDF format! This poster is the perfect addition to any classroom looking to promote a growth mindset and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.
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The GROW acronym stands for Get Ready to Learn, Review What You Know, Open Your Mind, Wonder and Ask - all essential steps to achieving academic success. With this poster hanging in your classroom, your students will have a daily reminder of these important steps and be inspired to reach their full potential.
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Spanish Back to School Summer Reflection Printable Activity
By KJ Inspired Resources
This Spanish back to school summer reflections activity is a great get to know you activity for the first week of school! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their back to school goals while reflecting on their favorite summer memories. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!
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Back to School | Think Fast Game | Printable Activity | Freebie
By Teach Savvy Store
Back to School | Think Fast Game | Printable Activity | Freebie: Students and even staff will love this no-prep Back to School Think Fast game! Use it as an icebreaker after summer break for a brain break, morning meeting, fun Friday activity, or as a team building activity.
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Back to School Think Fast Game: 1 PDF Printable
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A timer will be set for 1 minute total.
Each answer is one point. Most points wins!
Examples: 3 activities done over summer break, 3 book titles, 3 items found in a classroom
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AVID Back to School | Partner Selfie Scavenger Hunt Activity | Freebie
By KJ Inspired Resources
AVID students can use this back to school scavenger hunt to get to know their school and the AVID support team! This printable worksheet is perfect for a first week of school team building icebreaker activity and works for both middle and high school AVID students.
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AVID Acronym Poster - Classroom Decor
By Teach Savvy Store
This AVID Classroom Decor Poster is a downloadable PDF FREEBIE poster that features a powerful acronym that encapsulates the core values of the AVID program. The AVID acronym is broken down into four key components:
Advancement, Via, Individual, and Determination.
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Hang this poster in your classroom as a daily reminder to your students that they have the power to advance academically and personally, and that determination is the key to unlocking their full potential. The poster's vibrant design and clear messaging make it an excellent addition to any classroom, and it is suitable for all grade levels.
What's Included:
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Back to School Summer Reflection Printable Activity | First Week of School
By KJ Inspired Resources
This back to school summer reflections activity is a great get to know you activity! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their back to school goals while reflecting on their favorite summer memories. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!
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AVID Learner Survey Freebie Printable Worksheet
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AVID Learner Survey Freebie Printable Worksheet: Get to know where your students are with AVID skill using this free AVID survey. This activity is perfect for assessing their organizational and study skills, goal-setting skills, time management, participation in discussions and more!
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Back to School Freebie | Meet the Teacher Gift Tags | Retro & Preppy Checkered
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Back to School |Meet the Teacher Gift Tags | Retro & Preppy Checkered: Help welcome students back to school with these preppy peace, love and school buses gift tags! Perfect to pair with your meet the teacher or open house gifts. :)
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❤️ FREE Back to School Math Blank All About Me Template First Day of School
By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education
Your students will really enjoy this activity at the beginning of the school year. It is a great way to incorporate both getting-to-know-you activities and focus on the relevance of numbers and math in everyday life! Get to know your students, and your students get to know each other! Here's a quick, easy blank page handout for your students to fill out. Hang them in the classroom or as a bulletin bord idea.
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❤️Back to School I am Unique writing First day of school activity Get to Know me
By Epsilon Math Craft & Special Education
Iam special and unique! - Get to know you all about me worksheet- Get to know you all about me writing activity: Students write about themselves on the lines of the fingerprint.
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