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The Lacemaker and The Princess novel study, worksheets, quiz, test, vocabulary

By Tomorrowcomes

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The Lacemaker and the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a compelling piece of historical fiction that transports the readers back to the palace of Versailles at the end of the 18th century, before the French Revolution. The story revolves around a young girl who forges an unlikely friendship with Marie Antoinette's daughter, offering the readers a unique perspective of the political upheaval and the royal life during this period. This book is an excellent educational resource that can encourage students to engage deeply and empathetically with this crucial period in history.

This resource is an in depth look at The Lacemaker & the Princess by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Included are

  • Chapter summary worksheets

  • Character reviews

  • Vocabulary sheet

  • Individual chapter questions (which can be used for notes or as a quiz)

  • Quizes

    • Chapter 1-5

    • Chapter 6-10,

    • Chapter 11-15,

    • Chapter 16-20,

    • Chapter 21-25,

    • Chapter 26-29

  • Test on the entire book

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"A Christmas Carol" Project: My Own Story

By Colleen Burdette

Tell your own story:

Students enjoy telling their own Christmas stories. In this project, they will write and illustrate their stories of Christmas past, present, and yet to come, in a way that is similar to what happens to Scrooge in the novel.

I used this as a cumulative activity after the students had read the novel and before Christmas Break.

Students loved sharing their stories and hearing the hopes their classmates have for their futures.


What's included:

  • Teacher directions.
  • Past, present, and yet to come templates.

Why this product is useful:

  • Easy prep for teacher.
  • Festive display for the holiday.
  • Students use creativity to illustrate.
  • Great writing practice.
Creative Writing
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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
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Episode 5 Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handout

By TooBookedUp

If your students loved reading Kwame Alexander's The Crossover, they need to see the new Disney+ series! As teachers, we want our students to be engaged, even when they are watching a film. With this resource, students will be challenged to think critically about the text and film in a variety of ways including comparing and contrasting, evaluating director decisions, and tracking character development across the series.

This resource includes:

  • A double-sided handout for episode 5
  • This handout contains:
  • One do now question, three discourse questions, compare and contrast section, and two rigorous writing tasks in DOK 3 or 4 and Bloom's Taxonomy Evaluate/Analyze categories.
  • This handout contains a teacher-facing answer key with answers students may write about.

Check out every episode bundled 1-8: Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handouts Episodes 1-8 BUNDLE (TeachShare.com)

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Shakespearean Insults | Introduction to Shakespeare Game | Dramatic Play

By Jennifer Arnold

Ready to spice up your lessons on Shakespeare’s plays?

Imagine your students passionately delivering lines like, “Thou art a boil, a plague sore, an embossed carbuncle!” Yep, we’re talking about Shakespearean insults, and this printable game is the ultimate way to engage middle and high schoolers while teaching the Bard’s wit and wordplay!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM OR HOMESCHOOL:

Interactive Learning: Your students will dive headfirst into Shakespearean language through fun, competitive “duels.”

Drama Meets Creativity: They’ll use accents, gestures, and all the flair to bring the insults to life.

No Prep Required: Just print, set up, and let the hilarity unfold!

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

A list of 50 Shakespearean insults to fuel the duels.

Game instructions for individual battles, team play, and improv scenarios (perfect for all group sizes!).

Creative variations like freestyle duels, skit-making, and improv challenges.

NO Prep- just print and play! Easy setup for classrooms, drama clubs, or homeschool groups.

HOW IT WORKS:

Pair Up or Team Up: Students get their insults ready.

The Duel Begins: With dramatic flair, they throw Shakespearean shade at their opponent.

Audience Votes: The most creative and theatrical delivery wins!

Crown a Champion: Continue the duels until the Shakespearean Insult Champion reigns supreme.

PERFECT FOR:

Literature and drama classes studying Shakespeare plays

Icebreakers or fun review days

Homeschool co-ops looking for creative language activities

LOOKING FOR MORE SHAKESPEARE ACTIVITIES?

Check out the Shakespeare Insults Activity Pack.

Both resources are also included in the Shakespeare Insults Activity and Game bundle so you can save on both!

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

Thank you! :)

-Jennifer

Copyright © 2024 ArnoldWellnessDesign

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English & Spanish Reading Genre Poster Bundle | Carteles Bilingües de Géneros

By SPO Resources

Support your bilingual students' reading comprehension with these reading genre posters. The posters are available in Spanish and English, making them perfect for Spanish bilingual classes, dual language classes, or English language learners.

Use these genre posters to improve your students' understanding of different types of literature and enhance their language acquisition skills in Spanish and English. The memorable graphics and examples on each poster will help ESL students comprehend and retain important content-specific vocabulary as they explore the various genre types.

This bundle offers both the English Genre Poster Set and the Spanish Genre Poster Set, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the different genre types in both languages. Each poster set includes 25 distinct genres, enabling students to explore and learn from a diverse range of literary genres.


Genre Posters included:

  • Fiction- Ficción
  • Fantasy- Fantasía
  • Realistic Fiction- Ficción realista
  • Historical Fiction- Ficción historica
  • Traditional Literature- Literatura tradicional
  • Folktale- Cuento popular y Cuento folclórico
  • Fable- Fábula
  • Fairy Tale- Cuento de hadas
  • Tall Tale- Cuento exagerado
  • Trickster Tale- Cuento de tramposo
  • Myth- Mito
  • Legend- Leyenda
  • Drama- Drama
  • Poetry- Poesía
  • Mystery- Misterio
  • Science Fiction- Ciencia ficción
  • Horror- Terror
  • Humor- Humor
  • Adventure- Aventura
  • Nonfiction- No ficción
  • Expository Text- Texto expositivo
  • Informational Text- Texto informativo
  • Narrative Nonfiction / Literary Nonfiction - No ficción narrativa
  • Persuasive Article- Texto persuasivo
  • Biography- Biografía
  • Autobiography- Autobiografía

Please note: Two posters with the same content but different titles are available for your preference. Select the titles that best suit your curriculum and teaching approach.

English Posters: Choose between "Expository Text" and "Informational Text" for one poster and "Narrative Nonfiction" and "Literary Nonfiction" for another.

Spanish Posters: Choose between "texto expositivo" and "text informativo" for one poster and "cuento popular" and "cuento folclórico" for another.


What's Included for each poster set:

25 Reading Genre Posters available in the following formats:

★ Full-Size Posters (11” x 8.5”)

  • Print 1 per page
  • Color printing
  • Black & white printing, ink saver!
  • Digital poster (Google Slides™ & PPTX)

★ Mini Posters (5” x 4”)

  • Print 4 per page
  • Color printing
  • Black & white printing, ink saver!
  • Versatile and can be used in students' interactive notebooks, on a smaller literacy focus wall, or at literacy centers.

★ Digital Genre Word Wall

  • Google Slides™
  • PowerPoint
  • Display posters in your lessons digitally!

★ Editable Genre Posters

  • Color printing
  • Full size (11” x 8.5”)
  • Edit in Powerpoint or Google Slides™
  • Print and write in blanks

PLEASE NOTE: Only the definitions are editable. Graphics, headings, and title are not editable.


Digital Genre Word Wall

Introducing the Digital Genre Word Wall for both Spanish and English genre posters.

  • Check out the video preview to see it in action!
  • Quick and easy setup with a link to make a copy of the Digital Word Wall via Google Slides™
  • Ready to use by assigning to students via Google Classroom™ for individual access
  • The Main slide includes a table of contents with 21 genre types (word only)
  • Click on any genre to view the corresponding genre poster
  • Clickable links for interactive presentation mode
  • Support students with this handy tool for referencing genre types
  • Ideal for whole-class review or display on a projector
  • Perfect for distance learning, virtual classrooms, or in-person settings.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FILE for each poster set

Upon purchase, you will receive a zip file containing a PDF, a digital access page, and two PowerPoint presentations.

PDF includes:

  • Table of Contents
  • Digital Access to DIGITAL GENRE WORD WALL (Google Slides™)
  • Digital Access to Editable Anchor Charts (Google Slides™)
  • Full-size color genre posters
  • Full-size black & white genre posters
  • Mini-size genre posters color
  • Mini-size genre posters in black & white

2 PPTX Files

  • File 1: Editable Genre Anchor Charts
  • File 2: Digital Genre Word Wall

Ways to use:

Here are some fantastic ways to make the most of these Genre Posters:

  1. Introduce New Genres: Display the posters when introducing a new genre type, providing explicit teaching and guidance to students about the genre.
  2. Foster Active Engagement: Encourage students to actively engage with texts by using posters to examine the characteristics that define each genre.
  3. Long-lasting Reference: Keep the genre posters displayed on your literacy focus wall throughout the year, serving as a constant reference point for students.
  4. Independent Reference: Provide students with their own version of the genre posters for their interactive reading notebooks, empowering them to independently refer to genre characteristics.
  5. Genre Review: Easily review previously taught genres by referring back to the posters before reading texts from specific genres.
  6. Durable and Reusable: Print, cut, and laminate each anchor chart for long-term use, ensuring they can be utilized for years to come.
  7. Genre Knowledge Check: Display the posters to review previously taught genres and tap into students' background knowledge before diving into texts from specific genres.
  8. Versatile Placement: Place mini versions or full-size posters at literacy centers, giving students easy access to genre information during independent work.
  9. Digital Integration: Include the digital version of the posters in your mini-lessons or share the digital genre wall with students for virtual or in-class reference.
  10. Customize as Needed: Utilize the editable version of the posters to personalize the definition and elements of each genre anchor chart to suit your classroom's specific needs.
  11. Enhance your Classroom Library: Incorporate the genre posters into your classroom library to create an immersive environment that encourages students to explore different genres. By placing them in corresponding genre sections, you help your students to make informed choices when selecting books from the library.

These genre posters are a versatile resource that will bring joy, engagement, and clarity to your genre instruction. Let your creativity soar as you explore all the ways to incorporate them into your teaching practice!


WHAT TEACHERS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These posters are absolutely wonderful! I love the option to edit in certain areas on the posters in case there are things I want to add to suit my class!” -Marissa T. 2nd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great genre posters, I use them on a weekly basis as we go over the genre of the week. Very student friendly.” -Brenda V. 3rd Grade

⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“This is amazing! I love using the posters as a display in my classroom, and it really helps my students understand the genres we cover.” -Madeleine C. 2nd Grade


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⭐ Classroom Library Labels by Genre & Topic

⭐ Bilingual Classroom Library Labels- English & Spanish

⭐ Reading Genre Anchor Charts & Interactive Templates

⭐ Bundle of Genre Anchor Charts & Posters

⭐ Addition & Subtraction Strategies- Anchor Charts & Posters

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This bilingual resource provides a brief description, examples, and images for each literary genre. These elements help illustrate the characteristics, themes, and traits of each genre. Use this resource to assist your ESL students in gaining a deeper understanding of literature as they navigate the diverse landscape of literary genres.

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Emoji Bookmarks, Expressions

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Print these fun bookmarks on colored or white cardstock and provide them to your students. The goal is to challenge the students to read and keep up with the number of books they read. Once they have finished a book, they are to color it to reflect they have finished the book.

You may also choose to laminate and them and have them use a permanent marker to cross out the emoji.

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The Skin I'm In Interactive Flipbook Study Guide

By Educate and Create

Studying The Skin I'm I? Don't know where to start? We got you covered. This flip book goes through all chapters of the book. It also include a character map and background information to help your students successfully navigate through the text. Answer key is included and the questions are easy to answer while reading the novel or after the book is done. Easy to use and easy to grade. It makes a great study guide for students.

Need more resources for The Skin I'm In ?

The Skin I'm In - Characterization Flip book

The Skin I'm In - Introduction Power Point

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Making Predictions Graphic Organizers Making Predictions Worksheets

By Queen's Educational Resources

Making Predictions Graphic Organizers Making Predictions Worksheets

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

  • Graphic Organizer MEGA BUNDLE
  • Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
  • All ELA Mega Bundle
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (SET 3)

★ 3 pages

★ Includes 3 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers

★ Print and Digital versions (Text boxes already created)

★ Excellent for ANY text or story

This resource includes:

★ 3 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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All three Making Predictions Graphic Organizers have the same instructions but are in different formats, which allows you to differentiate for students!

⭐ Format #1: contains 3 rows of sticky notes (allows for 3 predictions)

⭐ Format #2: contains 2 rows of sticky notes (allows for 2 predictions)

⭐ Format #3: contains 1 row of sticky notes (allows for 1 prediction)

► These visually appealing worksheets contain realistic Post-It Sticky Notes clipart! These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making predictions using any text under study. As they read, students will make strong predictions based on important text clues. Later, they will determine if their predictions are correct as well as what actually happened.

► These graphic organizers can be used with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

► These can also be used as part of a larger lesson!

► The worksheets contain an amazing page border, fonts, and clip arts - very visually appealing!

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  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
  • Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

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  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
  • Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

TEXTUAL EVIDENCE:

  • Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics BUNDLE
  • Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers
  • Evidence-based Response Rubrics - EDITABLE!

MAIN IDEA:

  • Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

  • Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers

SETTING:

  • Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Years 3 - 6

By Clodagh

Make Halloween exciting and engaging with this Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt! This fun and interactive halloween activity is perfect for Year 3-6 students, encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Product Features:

  • 8 Riddle Task Cards: Each card features a unique Halloween riddles designed to challenge and entertain students.
  • Group Activity: Students work in small groups to solve each riddle, promoting collaboration and communication.
  • Scavenger Hunt Format: Solving the Halloween riddles leads students through an exciting scavenger hunt around the classroom or school, adding an element of adventure and discovery.
  • Easy to Use: Simply print and cut out the task cards, distribute them to student groups, and let the fun begin!
  • Versatile: Perfect for Halloween week, team building exercises, or any time you want to add a bit of fun to your classroom routine.

How It Works:

  1. Divide Students into Groups: Create small groups to foster teamwork. This could be a great opportunity when heading back to school for students to work with someone they don't know.
  2. Distribute Task Cards: Display the cards around the room for students to find.
  3. Solve the Halloween themed Riddles: Groups work together to figure out the answers to each riddle.
  4. Scavenger Hunt: Each solved riddle means they can move on to the next back to school riddles! The first team to find and answer all the riddles is the winner!

Benefits:

  • Engages Students: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn during Halloween week!
  • Develops Skills: Enhances problem solving abilities, critical thinking, and cooperative learning.

Kick off Halloween with an activity that combines fun and learning! Halloween Riddles Task Cards & Scavenger Hunt will make your classroom a place of laughter, teamwork, and intellectual growth.

Looking for more Halloween resources? Check out these! Perfect for Halloween literacy centres!

Halloween Readers Theatre

Halloween Descriptive Writing

Halloween Activities Book

Halloween Writing Prompts

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Women in Literature - Female Writers - Women's History Month - Reading Comprehension Scavenger Hunt - ESL EFL

By Miss Clever Cookie

Looking for a** Female Writers**-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity for Women's History Month? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5 - 7. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 reading passages about 10 of the most influential female writers in history.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer - the name of the murderer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

♥ conclusion

This scavenger hunt includes short articles about:

♦ Jane Austen

♦ Charlotte Brontë

♦ Emily Dickinson

♦ Mary Shelley

♦ Virginia Woolf

♦ George Eliot

♦ Agatha Christie

♦ Harper Lee

♦ Louisa May Alcott

♦ Gertrude Stein

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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"Hills Like White Elephants" Lesson Plan | Discussion Questions, Reading Quiz, Answer Key, & More | Earnest Hemingway

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This 20-page EDITABLE unit has everything you'll need for profoundly stimulating lessons on Ernest Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants." Invite your class to engage in student-driven discussions without compromising on intellectual rigor. The pre-reading handout, reading quiz, and discussion questions will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!!

Hold your students accountable for completing the homework by beginning class with a quick reading quiz. Then facilitate a dynamic discussion that motivates students to become attached to the thrill generating shared knowledge. Challenge students to explicate textual details using a wide range of interpretive lenses: formalist, psychoanalytic, cultural studies, etc.

Here are some highlights from this 20-page unit:

Pre-Reading Handout: Hemingway's Prose Style: Hemingway was the writer who invented the prose style that we now refer to as "literary minimalism." This handout gives an account of Hemingway's "theory of omission" as well as the specific techniques that he used to make his stories resonate with meanings hidden just beneath the surface. This handout also explains why Hemingway's stories are so great for cultivating skills in close reading. (1 page)

Reading Quiz: The reading quiz contains 10 questions focused on important details from the plot of "Hills Like White Elephants." Grading this quiz is simple and quick. Answer key included. (2 pages)

Discussion Question Handout: One double-sided handout featuring 12 discussion questions on Hemingway's "Hills Like White Elephants." The discussion questions are the divided into 5 sections, each of which focuses on a different literary element or theme: characterization, setting, symbolism, etc. As with all of my resources, the discussion questions are the beating heart of this lesson plan. Every question is grounded in concrete textual details and challenges students to arrive at lucid interpretive insights! (2 pages)

Discussion Question Answer Key: This unit features a detailed answer key that's informed by the best scholarly essays on "Hills Like White Elephants." But please note that there is rarely a single "correct" answer for any question. Rather, the discussions questions are designed to foster lively exchanges and interpretive debates among students. They challenge students to build interpretive arguments that require the support of carefully selected textual evidence! (6 pages)

Quick Write: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paragraph on Hemingway's wonderfully complex story. Let students choose one of the discussion questions and build out paragraph-length interpretation. (1 page)

My store is called “Rigorous Resources” because all of the units feature rigorous, content-rich lessons guaranteed to boost your students' close-reading and critical-thinking skills. What distinguishes this unit is how the discussion questions and writing assignment are designed to help student arrive at an abundance of interpretive insights!!

These lesson plans are packaged in a single 20-page EDITABLE Word document which you can CUSTOMIZE to suit your teaching style and/or your students' skill levels. Because I believe that teachers on TeachShare should be able to see what they're buying before they make a purchase, the preview for this resource provides access to 7 actual pages from the lesson. Click on the green “preview” button to see exactly what you’ll get....

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Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for resources on American literature. Every unit was designed by a Ph.D. in English with a research specialization in American literature. Feel free to check out these complete units on canonical texts by diverse American authors:

Complete Unit on Tommy Orange's There There

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Complete Unit on Frederick Douglass's Narrative

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Chapter Book Response Sheets

By Kim Romero

The Chapter Book Response Sheets can be used with any chapter book. This product comes with 14 different response sheets-students can complete a response sheet after each chapter or after several chapters. These response sheets are ideal for Literature Circles, Independent Read, Homework, etc. Each response sheet focuses on different concepts that are aligned with Common Core. Please check out the Preview for a better view of examples.

Below are suggestions for the use of the Chapter Book Response Sheets:

Literature Circles- Students can use the response sheet after each chapter or every couple of chapters. The concepts covered can be used as discussion pieces during Literature Circle.

Independent Read- Students can use these response sheets to keep their reading skills and memory fresh while reading a chapter book. They can keep their response sheets in order and have a study guide to look back on at the end of the book.

Homework- Students can be assigned one or more chapters, and do a response sheet for homework.

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Breaking Down Shakespeare's Quotes: A Fun and Interactive Activity!

By Inspired By MlG

Unlocking the Bard's brilliance: Break down Shakespeare's Quotes - Fun, Interactive & Educational!

Struggling to understand Shakespeare's quotes? This interactive activity makes it FUN for students of all grades (Middle & High School) to decode the meaning and connect it to their lives!

Here's how it works:

  • We present a captivating Shakespeare quote.
  • Students dive deep, analyzing its meaning and answering questions like:
    • What does this quote mean to YOU?
    • How does this connect to the world WE live in today?

Benefits for Students (All Grades):

  • Boost critical thinking: Analyze complex language and situations.
  • Sharpen communication skills: Articulate ideas clearly and confidently.
  • Build historical connections: Bridge the gap between Shakespeare's time and ours.
  • Make Shakespeare FUN! Engage with the Bard in a dynamic and interactive way.

Benefits for Teachers (All Grades):

  • Lively classroom discussions: Spark engaging conversations about the meaning and relevance of quotes.
  • Differentiated learning: Adapt the activity for various learning styles and abilities.
  • Assessment made easy: Gauge student understanding through written responses or discussions.

Ready to bring Shakespeare to life? This activity is perfect for:

  • Middle School English Classes (Grades 6-8)
  • High School English Classes (Grades 9-12)
  • AP Literature Courses

Don't wait! Start your students on their Shakespearean adventure today!

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FREEBIE Book Tasting Menu - EDITABLE

By Dotty's Printables

This book tasting menue provides students with a structured way to explore different books and genres. Divided into three sections - Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert - students can engage with a variety of questions that prompt them to think critically about the books they're interested in.

Whether used individually or in group settings, this Book Tasting Menu encourages students to discover new books, share their thoughts with peers, and foster a deeper appreciation for reading.

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28 Character Traits with Synonyms & Emoji Visuals | Perfect for ELL /ENL Student

By YOUNESS ELIDRYSY

  • 28 Character Traits with Synonyms & Emoji Visuals | Perfect for ELL / ENL Student

Support your ELL/ENL students with this engaging and visual Character Traits Reference Chart! This printable resource features 28 key character traits, each paired with easy-to-understand synonyms and emoji visuals to help students quickly identify and understand the traits. The inclusion of multiple word choices encourages vocabulary building and helps students describe characters in both reading and writing activities.

What’s Included:

  • 28 Character Traits with Synonyms and Emoji Visuals for each trait.
  • Perfect for ELL / ENL learners who benefit from visual aids to support language development.
  • A great resource to keep in students' reading or writing folders all year long!

How to Use: This chart can be used as a reference in reading groups, writing centers, or as part of character analysis lessons. Students can quickly access the word bank to improve their writing and comprehension of characters in stories.

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Printable World Book day Quotes Activities & Games - Fun Book Lovers Activities

By The Students Palace

Printable World Book day quotes activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during World Book day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go. this bundle contains, Coloring Pages , jigsaw puzzles , cut and paste activities , mandala coloring sheets ...

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

  • ( 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 and girls

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  • 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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Irene’s Steps: A Story from the Troubles in Northern Ireland - Realistic Fiction

By Mark Holmes

This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."

Dive into the heartwarming tale of "Irene and Henry: Friendship Beyond the Frontlines," a poignant story set against the backdrop of the Northern Ireland Troubles. This narrative follows young Irene, whose resilience and quiet determination shine through the daily challenges of growing up in a conflict-ridden village. When she forms an unexpected friendship with Henry, a boy from the "other side" of the conflict, they embark on a journey of understanding that transcends the barriers erected by their community.

There are thought provoking questions (and possible answers) at the end of the story.

Learning Objectives:

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

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Shakespeare's Famous Plays Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade

By Creative Primary Literacy

A William Shakespeare bundle of four close reading activities each with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about five of his most famous plays.

The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about his plays whilst developing their comprehension skills

This bundle contains the following activities:

  • Hamlet
  • Macbeth
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Richard III
  • Romeo and Juliet

Included in each PDF printable resource:

  • A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
  • An informational text
  • A comprehension activity with ten questions
  • Two grammar questions about the text
  • An extension writing activity
  • A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
  • An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
  • A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
  • A wordsearch puzzle
  • An Easel activity for distance learning

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  • Homework
  • Guided reading sessions
  • Assessment practice
  • Reading interventions
  • Emergency sub plans

The activities require NO PREP; they each have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.

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World Read Aloud Day Crowns

By Pacific Street Playschool

World Read Aloud Day Crowns

These crowns are the perfect addition to any classroom on World Read Aloud Day. Help students realize their love for reading by sharing it with others!

- These crowns come without a year listed to use anytime OR with years through 2030.

- Writing and illustrating prompt is included

- Students can color and/or decorate crowns

- Attach crowns using sentence strips

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A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan comprehension questions

By Debbie Tanner

Enhance your students' reading experience with this comprehensive set of comprehension questions based on A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers, these thought-provoking questions will deepen understanding and spark engaging discussions about the novel's themes, characters, and plot. Designed to assess both literal and inferential comprehension, these questions can be used for class discussions, homework, or as part of an assessment.

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