Less than $5 High School English Language Arts Resources (by price, low to high)

This comprehensive set offers 20 individual assignments, each providing an engaging introduction to the life, style, achievements, and legacy of a renowned poet. Written at a 7th-grade level for ESOL students, the content is clear, approachable, and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide range of learners across different grade levels or with varying reading abilities.

Each assignment includes four thoughtful questions designed to encourage students to think critically about the poet’s work and lasting impact. Whether used in an ESOL classroom or for general education, these assignments support the development of reading and comprehension skills while fostering a deeper appreciation for poetry. Perfect for building a love of literature in your students!

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.

Looking to spruce up your classroom alphabet and number display?!? Look no further! Very cute and ready to print! Easy to read font for letters (perfect for those primary grades!) and easy to read number posters (1-20)!

Neutral colors accompany leopard, florals and polka dots/stripes!

Contains:

PDF file

Alphabet posters A through Z

Number posters with ten frames 0 through 20

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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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!

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the resources contain rigorous content that will motivate students to engage in thought-provoking and productive discussions. Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!

Happy teaching!

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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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Need two weeks worth of writing prompts to get students writing and reflecting on emotional intelligence skills?

Try the ten slide PowerPoint which addresses learning styles and emotional intelligence skills such as:

goal setting

time management

anger management

stress management

study skills

and more...

Just put up the slide, play some brain music, and let students write then share (if desired). You'll be amazed at the reflective responses!

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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!

These three units are also available in a money saving bundle. Buy the bundle to save 20%!

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Vocabulary for Grades 7-10

Improves Vocabulary, Reading, Writing

10 Higher level words

Connotation, Denotation, Antonyms, Synonyms, Parts of Speech

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Dive into a world of positivity and creativity with these free Acts of Kindness Quotes coloring pages. This inspiring activity sheet set is a joyful collection designed to lift your spirits and spread kindness through the power of words and art.

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Introduce your students to MLK with these five word puzzles (word search, double word, crossword, maze, word scrambles, posters) with solutions. Individual or group activities to reinforce concepts learned for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

This back to school would you rather game is a great get to know you activity for the first week of school! Perfect as an icebreaker activity, debate, speech class, morning meeting activity, brain break, discussion starters, writing prompts or debate prompts. This is great for middle and high school students!

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• 3 would you rather slides
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• Would you rather never have homework again OR have an extra hour of sleep every day
• always know the right answer OR always be able to make everyone laugh

More Back to School Resources...

Finish the Story

Four Corners

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Find Someone Who & Stand Up

Table Talk

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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.

Unlock the secrets of the classroom with our thrilling Word Search High School! Dive into a world of academic adventure and challenge your mind like never before.

• Packed with over 24 hidden words related to the high school experience
• Test your vocabulary and observation skills

Uncover the joy of learning as you scour the page for terms like "science", "homecoming", and "debate club". This Word Search High School is not just a puzzle - it's a journey through the halls of academia that will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you're a student, teacher, or lifelong learner, this game is a must-have for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt.

FREE! Work page for all your task card sets! Perfect for all your math, language, and reading task cards that did not come with a work and answer page. Check out all the other products available at Kile's Classroom!

2 Page Country report. Pre-generated blanks and questions to guide in the development of early research skills.

Does not include space for recording citation notes.

This cloud of thoughts cute simple and basic graphic organizer is a great tool for students to benefit from brainstorming activities. It is can be used to many different books in any curriculum or else. Two versions are avalaible.

You may like:

• Polygons for beginners.
• Coordinate for beginners.
• Fractions for beginners.

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

Free PDF

For grades 6 to 9

Use this any person report page to develop early research skills with your child/student.Research using the internet or print material

of your choice.

NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This EDITABLE slideshow will kindle a fascination with Fitzgerald's novel before your students even crack the cover of The Great Gatsby. Open your unit on Fitzgerald's masterpiece with this powerful 41-slide PowerPoint SLIDESHOW presentation on the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald's and the culture of 1920s America called "The Road to Gatsby: A Slideshow on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Roaring Twenties."

While this slideshow can be downloaded for free, it is meant to be accompanied by a 9-page LECTURE that you can preview and/or purchase for $1.99 by clicking HERE!!

Here's a quick glimpse into each of the four sections featured in the slideshow:

• Part I. The Artist as a Young Man: This section features photographs of Fitzgerald from his childhood in Minnesota, his college years at Princeton, his military training at Camp Sheridan, and his romantic courtship of Zelda Sayre in Montgomery, Alabama. Your students will be fascinated by the parallels between Fitzgerald's life and Jay Gatsby's upbringing, military training, and romantic life. After all, it is only because Gatsby is wearing his military uniform — which erases the signs of his class status — that he can get close to Daisy Faye! (13 slides)

• Part II. New York in the Artistic Imagination: This section features photographs and paintings of the rapidly changing skyline of New York in the 1920s. Photographs by Alfred Stiegliz reveal how 5-story brownstones were replaced by 50-story skyscrapers. Paintings by Georgia O'Keefe and Howard Thain reveal how the invention of electric lights imbued the cityscape with color and romantic allure. (7 slides)

• Part III. The Characters as Readers: This section will not only prepare students to catch the literary allusions in The Great Gatsby but will get students thinking about what the books that various characters are reading might reveal about their personalities. What does his interest in Horatio Alger's rags-to-riches novels reveal about the character of Jay Gatsby? What does his interest in Lothrop Stoddard's The Rising Tide of Color reveal about the racist and xenophobic views of Tom Buchanan? (7 slides)

• Part IV. Drafting The Great Gatsby: This section features photographs of the mansions and parties that Scott and Zelda attended on Long Island in 1923. It also features Fitzgerald's handwritten drafts of the first and last pages of his novel, a list of the six titles that Fitzgerald rejected (plus the title he actually preferred but requested after the book had gone to print), and the painting by Fancis Cugat that Fitzgerald selected for the cover of The Great Gatsby. (12 slides)

This slideshow will come to you in a 41-slide EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation which you can customize to the needs of your students! The 9-page EDITABLE lecture accompanying the slideshow can be previewed and/or purchased for $1.99 by clicking HERE. (Sellers are only able to upload one document per TeachShare product, so I've had to upload the lecture under a separate product listing. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience). As a bonus for purchasing the lecture, you'll also get a Spotify playlist of the songs that characters listen to in The Great Gatsby.

Thank you for choosing “Rigorous Resources”!!

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

Note: This slideshow and lecture also included in my Gatsby MEGA-Bundle. The bundle contains everything you'll need to deliver amazing and comprehensive lessons on Fitzgerald's novel: over 40 slides and over 240 pages of content-rich handouts and activities. If you've already purchased the bundle, you don't need to purchase this slideshow. Thanks!

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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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