The Lottery’s shocking ending opens up endless discussion and analysis opportunities. With a focus on literary elements and real-world connections, students will develop critical reading skills while bridging the gap between fiction and a chilling reality. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Activities Vocabulary Worksheet Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Literary Elements, and Real World Connection) Dangerous Traditions Reading Written Response Questions with Rubric Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet Creative Writing Extension Activity Online Jeopardy Game Answer Keys to All of the Above

William Wordsworth’s beautiful poem transcends time and cultures. Our ready-to-print lesson plan is packed with engaging activities that will keep students busy for the whole week. Apart from analyzing the poem with an in depth look at personification, students will make connections with a Ted Talk and an informational text that may inspire students to put down their devices and immerse themselves in precious moments. Students will also engage in thought provoking discussions and complete a creative writing activity reflecting on their own experiences with nature. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud Poem Analysis Questions Personification Worksheet ‘Living in the Moment: The Impact of Recording Versus Experiencing’ Pared Informational Text Ted Talk Connection Activity Creative Writing Activity Real-World Connection Questions Answers + Common Core Standards

This easy-to-follow and comprehensive resource is guaranteed to have students writing high-level emails. All examples and prompts are tailored to real-life situations middle students may encounter. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Formal, Semi-Formal, and Informal Email Studies: Layout, Examples, Sentence Structures and Prompts Types of Eamils (Writing to Inform, Request Information, and Explain a Situation): Layout, Examples, Sentence Structures and Prompts Activity Worksheets Email Writing Checklist Quiz + Prompt Rubric Answers

♫♫♫ Add music and engagement to poetry lessons ♫ ♫ ♫ This lesson is designed to get students talking, collaborating and having fun while analysing the relatable words of Maya Angelou (Life Doesn’t Frighten Me) and Shawn Mendes (In My Blood). What’s included: Pre-reading questions Poetic devices matching activity Poem analysis questions About the poet bio and questions Song analysis questions About the song writer bio and question Song and poem comparison questions Bigger issues questions Sample answers for all of the above

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Students will reflect on their own transition from childhood to adolescence through thought-provoking discussions and engaging worksheets. They will also learn the importance of cherishing each stage of life by comparing the poem with the engaging short film ‘A Single Life.’ What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Analysis Questions Imagery Analysis Worksheet Figurative Analysis Worksheet A Single Life Comparison Worksheet Real-World Connection Questions Answers + Common Core Standards

This resource is the perfect introduction to ethos, logos, and pathos. Students are gradually introduced to each type of persuasion before analyzing short texts, demonstrating persuasiveness through acting, and producing either a poster or an advertisement. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Common Core Standards Pre-Activity Worksheet Ethos Logos Pathos Introduction Ethos Logos Pathos Worksheet Advertisement Analysis Persuade Your Classmates Speaking Activity Poster/Advertisement Guides/Rubrics Answers

Tim Urban’s TED talk is relatable, humorous, and engaging. Our ready-to-print lesson plan is designed to maximize students’ engagement and ensure they fully reflect on tactics to combat their own procrastination. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Claims and Evidence Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Character Map Worksheet Self-Evaluation Worksheet Evidence Evaluation Checklist Answers

Students love analyzing this thought-provoking and, at times, absurd dystopian tale about the potential consequences of pursuing absolute equality in society. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Activities Vocabulary Worksheet Situational Irony Worksheet Quote Analysis Worksheet Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Scaffolding, and Real World Connection) Equity vs Equality Reading and Dillema Questions Written Response Question with Rubric Text vs Movie Comparison Worksheet Creative Writing Extension Activity Online Jeopardy Game Answer Keys to All of the Above

With this comprehensive and ready-to-print resource students will have fun, enhance literary skills, and gain valuable insights into the profound impact of small decisions on our world. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Vocabulary Worksheet Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Group Scaffolding & Real World Connection) Eckels vs. Travis Comparison Worksheet The Butterfly Effect Reading What-if Game Written Response Question with Rubric Text Vs Movie Worksheet Extension Activity Online Jeopardy Game Answer Keys to All of the Above

Explore the uplifting themes of Emily Dickinson’s “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” with our ready-to-print lesson plan. Students will go beyond simply analyzing the poem, examining the psychology of hope and crafting their own poems inspired by extended metaphors. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary “Hope” is the Thing with Feathers Poem Analysis Questions Extended Metaphor Worksheet The Psychology of Hope Informational Text Animal Metaphors Matching Activity Poetry Writing Worksheet + Rubric Real-World Connection Questions Answers + Common Core Standards

Matching these two touching pieces will help students highlight differences in perspectives, tones, and eras. The pre-activity questions and extension activities will allow students to reflect on their own loved ones. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Mother to Son Analysis Questions Dear Mama Analysis Questions Poem & Song Comparison Questions Tone Venn Diagram Extension Activity Answer Keys

Discover how Albert Einstein used his scientific knowledge and persuasive skills to alert President Roosevelt about the urgent need for atomic research. This ready-to-print lesson plan delves into the historical context and key elements of the letter before leading to thought provoking discussions and an informative writing activity that inspires students to take a stand for issues they are passionate about. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Letter Context Einstein’s Letter to President Roosevelt SOAPS Analysis Worksheet Analysis Questions Discussion Questions Write a Letter to a Leader Activity Answers

This easy-to-follow resource guarantees students mastery of plot structure. Tasks gradually increase in complexity as students work towards creating their own texts through engaging and structured activities. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Plot Structure Introduction Fairytale Worksheet Organize the Story Worksheet Comic Strip Activity Plot Swap Activity Answer

Our comprehensive and ready-to-print lesson plan is guaranteed to maximize student engagement when studying Evan Hunter’s thought-provoking short story, On the Sidewalk Bleeding. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Activities Vocabulary Worksheet Text Analysis Questions Angel Andy Dialogue Worksheet Real World Connection Questions Jeopardy Extension Activities Sample Answers

Dive into the world of horror storytelling through engaging games, scary sensory word lists, and monster and eerie settings creation - topped off with a guided rubric for their spine-tingling tales. What’s included: Teaching Guide Warm Up Games Scary Sensory Word List Monster Origin Reading Create a Monster Guide Design a Scary Setting Guide Rubric

Socratic seminars foster critical thinking and active engagement, enabling students to deepen their understanding of literature and develop essential communication skills in an ELA classroom. What’s Included: Socratic Seminar Introduction Socratic Seminar vs Debate Model Dialogue Tips for Creating Questions Scoring Rubric Other Teaching Ideas

Transitions between time frames and settings are crucial for guiding the reader smoothly through short stories. They help establish the context and maintain the flow of the narrative. Yet, more often than not, students tend to ignore these vital components of fictional writing. This free resource includes beautiful transitions for time frame and setting, as well as transitions to navigate along a narrative’s plot structure.

This lesson plan guides students through identifying similarities and differences between characters, enhancing their analytical and writing skills.