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

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 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

Add humor and engagement to the ELA classroom This lesson plan is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or to incorporate into a poetry unit. What’s included: Teaching Guide History of the Limerick Reading Features of a Limerick Document Limerick Poetry Examples Features Checklist Tips and Sentence Starters Create a Limerick Worksheet

Everything you need to teach satire—complete with guides, worksheets, and four satirical articles. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Introduction Types of Satirical Devices Satirical Devices Worksheet Satire Analysis Worksheet Satire Articles x 4 (YouTube Adverts, Smart Fridge, Weekend Ban, Guaranteed Six-Pack) Satire Article Planning Worksheet Rubric Answers

Ray Bradbury’s The Pedestrian is more relevant than ever in our tech-driven world. his timeless short story is perfect for sparking deep discussions on technology, individuality, and the risks of conformity. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Active Reading Guide Pre-Reading Questions Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Analysis Questions Dialogue Worksheet Written Response Questions + Rubric Paired Informational Text The Evolution of Screens Chart + Worksheet Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Jeopardy Game Answers

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

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

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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

This comprehensive lesson plan is packed with fun and diverse activities. Its exploration of jealousy, isolation, longing, and the consequences of cruelty make for thought-provoking class discussions. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Vocabulary Worksheet Post-reading Questions (Multiple Choice, Group Scaffolding & Real World Connection) Margot Analysis Worksheet Children’s Behaviour Analysis Worksheet Written Response Question with Rubric Text Vs Movie Worksheet Will it Ever Be Possible to Live on Other Planets? Informational Text Extension Activity Online Jeopardy Game Answers

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

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

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

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

Students will reimagine classic fairytales with unique twists, practicing valuable narrative writing and public speaking skills. This comprehensive resource includes guides, worksheets, rubrics, games, and 16 classic fairytales! What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Games (Collaborative Stories & Impromptu Stories) Fairytales for Public Speaking Guides x 3 Classic Fairytales x 16 Fairytales with a Twist (Guides, Worksheets, Examples, & Rubrics) Reflection Questions

As the name suggests, this is the perfect poem to introduce a poetry unit. Students can talk freely about their true feelings about poetry and worksheets guide students in viewing the art of reading a poem through Collins’ perspective. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Questions Metaphor Analysis Worksheet Analysis Questions Poetry Writing Worksheet Poetry Writing Space Rubric Answers

Students will be shocked, engaged, and on the edge of their seats while reading Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. Maximize the classroom experience with our comprehensive and ready-to-print lesson plan, culminating in a fun Mary Maloney vs. The State Court Case activity. What’s included: Teaching guide Pre-reading activities Irony in literature review Vocabulary activity Post-reading (comprehension, close reading, and real-world connection) questions Dialogue Analysis Worksheet Irony Analysis Worksheet Written response question with rubric Text vs. movie worksheet Mary Maloney vs. the state court case activity + worksheets Create a riddle activity Online jeopardy game Answers to all of the above

This activity is the perfect way to introduce students to points of view in literature, culminating in a text analysis activity.

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