Higher Education English Language Arts Homework (by date, oldest first)
Gwendolyn Brooks's 10 BEST Poems | Discussion Questions, Writing Assignment, Key
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
NEW IN 2021: Rigorous! Thought-provoking! Discussion-Based! This 35-page EDITABLE mini-unit promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The discussion questions, quizzes on poetic devices, and analytical writing assignment will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of Gwendolyn Brooks's poems and generate profound interpretive insights!!
Here are some highlights from this 35-page curriculum:
• 10 Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks: The 10 poems in this mini-unit feature Gwendolyn Brooks's best works of poetry: "The Sonnet-Ballad," "A Song in the Front Yard," "The Boy Died in My Alley," "We Real Cool," and more. The 10 poems are split between two Homework Packets, with each packet featuring 5 poems. (12 pages)
• Discussion Questions: This bundle features a list of discussion questions for one poem from each of the homework packets. The discussion questions will ensure that every class discussion starts on a productive note. 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. (7 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. (2 pages)
• Literary Devices Quizzes: Open each class with a quiz of 10 questions to assess whether your students can accurately identify the literary devices used in the poems from the homework packets: metaphor, personification, symbolism, imagery, alliteration, etc. Answer keys included. (4 pages)
• Literary Devices Glossary: A glossary with definitions and examples of the various types of figurative language, imagery, stanzas, and syntactic devices. Many teachers already have a glossary of literary devices, but I'm providing this in case you need one. (2 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)
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To Kill A Mockingbird Film: 20 Insightful Qs & Prompts
By More Lessons Less Planning
Uncover Harper Lee's Timeless Message: 20 Insightful "To Kill a Mockingbird" Questions Step into the shoes of Scout Finch and delve deeper into the enduring themes of "To Kill a Mockingbird" with this captivating set of 20 questions. Designed to follow the film's poignant journey, these prompts will spark meaningful discussions, challenge perspectives, and leave a lasting impression on you and your audience.
Why choose our "To Kill a Mockingbird" Movie Quiz Questions?
- Narrative Exploration: Questions unfold alongside the film's powerful story, allowing viewers to analyze key moments and character choices scene by scene.
- Beyond Plot: Go beyond the surface with questions that explore themes of courage, prejudice, innocence, and the fight for justice.
- Perfect for: Movie nights, classrooms, online forums, or simply sparking important conversations about history, equality, and human nature.
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" is more than just a film; it's a timeless exploration of the human condition. Use these questions to unlock its full potential, foster dialogue, and learn from the complexities of our world.
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Vocabulary Frayer Model Worksheet | Writing Center Resources | ELA Tools
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Vocabulary Frayer Model sheet is specifically designed to get students to learn and reinforce vocabulary by offering them a reference in which they can chart the definition, synonyms, antonyms, as well as a space to write their own sentence using the new vocabulary word! Students can also draw or create a visual to represent the word. This is a great resource to encourage vocabulary development in upper elementary, middle school, or even high school!
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AMY TAN'S "MOTHER TONGUE" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
By Richard B Williams
This Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we appreciate our heritage and who was are. This ESSAY allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about being ourselves and being proud of our families and cultures. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Tan's “Mother Tongue” identifies the relationship between immigrants and the English language, her mother, and writing. Deemed as "broken", "simple" and "fractured." Tan's mother's English triggered Amy into writing about how we should appreciate our heritage and be aware that language at home is just as vital as language learned elsewhere.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students a chance to experience what happens when we appreciate our heritage and who was are.
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"THE MYTH OF LATIN WOMEN" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
By Richard B Williams
This Judith Ortiz Cofer's "The Myth of Latin Women" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we educate and fight prejudice and stereotypes. This ESSAY allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about fighting against prejudice and stereotypes. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Judith Ortiz Cofer was born in Hormigueros, a small town in Puerto Rico. When she was a young child her father’s military career took the family to Paterson, New Jersey, and much of her childhood was spent traveling back and forth between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. At 15, her family moved again, this time to Augusta, Georgia, where she eventually earned a BA in English from Augusta College. She later earned an MA in English from Florida Atlantic University and did graduate work at Oxford University.
She fights for equality and against prejudice and stereotypes in this piece.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students a chance to experience what happens when we educate and fight prejudice and stereotypes.
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ALAIN LOCKE'S "THE NEW NEGRO" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
By Richard B Williams
This Alain Locke "The New Negro" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we educate and fight for the betterment of everyone. This ESSAY allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about fighting for one's rights. 9th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
During the time of the Harlem Renaissance, Locke produced "The New Negro” to specify that the new era of time was the “new negro” and the era that passed was the “old negro”. During this time when Blacks were reinventing themselves and societal views of them, Locke explains how the New Negro came to be and also they started to fit in more with the present society in America.
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for change and standing up for equality and what you believe is right.
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS]
By Richard B Williams
This WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH [Worksheets & Handouts] product provides [4+ handouts/worksheets and 2 major projects] students a chance to experience what happens when we become challenge leadership, question status quo, and see the vital role women play in our society. 6th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH [WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS]
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This BLACK HISTORY MONTH [Worksheets & Handouts] product provides [4+ handouts/worksheets and 2 major projects] students a chance to experience what happens when we become challenge leadership, question status quo, and see the vital role BLACK AMERICANS play in our society. 6th - 12th Graders will love this product. Check it out!
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S "I HAVE A DREAM" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
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This Martin Luther King, Jr. "I HAVE A DREAM" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we fight for the betterment of everyone. This SPEECH allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about fighting for one's rights. 11th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" Speech before a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington, remains one of the most famous speeches in history. Weaving in references to the country’s Founding Fathers and the Bible, King used universal themes to depict the struggles of African Americans before closing with an improvised riff on his dreams of equality. The eloquent speech was immediately recognized as a highlight of the successful protest, and has endured as one of the signature moments of the civil rights movement.
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for standing up for equality and what you believe is right.
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SAMUEL JOHNSON'S "ON IDLENESS" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
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This Samuel Johnson "On Idleness" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we allow idleness to permeate our lives. This academic essay allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about being productive. 11th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!
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Taken from a larger work, The Idler, Samuel Johnson's “On Idleness” informs readers
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Family, Friendship, and Personal Development
By Iryna Kovalenko
Engage your students with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet on the theme of family and relationships! This worksheet includes:
- A thoughtfully written text focusing on family, friendship, and personal development, emphasizing individuality, mutual support, conflict resolution, tolerance, and humanity.
- Multiple-choice questions to assess understanding of key ideas and details.
- True/False statements for critical thinking.
- A matching exercise to reinforce key concepts.
- Short-answer questions that encourage students to reflect and write thoughtfully about the topic.
Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource promotes meaningful discussions while enhancing literacy skills. Ideal for in-class activities, homework, or group discussions!