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

This engaging and ready-to-print lesson plan pairs Emily Dickinson’s introspective poem ‘I’m Nobody! Who are you?’ with Ed Sheeran’s contemporary hit ‘Beautiful People.’ This pairing is designed to spark insightful discussions about the impact of societal expectations on personal identity and the contrasting views on the meaning of true beauty and success. What’s included: Teaching Guide & Common Core Standards Pre-Activity Questions I’m Nobody! Who Are You? Poem Poem Analysis Questions Song Analysis Questions Poem & Song Compairson Questions (+ Mini Biographies) Personal Connection Questions Answers

Dive into the imaginative and gothic universe of Tim Burton. Students will adore his whimsical narratives before creating their own Burtonesque poems and images. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Tim Burton Biography Poem Worksheet Stick Boy and Match Girl in Love Voodoo Girl The Girl with Many Eyes Stain Boy Roy the Toxic Boy Write Like Burton Worksheet Draw a Burton Character Rubric

Encourage your students to embrace individuality and break free from societal expectations with Julio Noboa Polanco’s powerful poem “Identity”. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary Analysis Questions Informational Text: ‘Embracing Your Own Path: Four Icons of Individuality’ What Plan Are You? Activity Self-Identity Poster Real-World Connection Questions Answers

Students review poetic devices through playing BINGO! -What’s included: Teaching Guide Poetic Devices List 12 Bingo Cards Poetic Device Definitions Card Poetic Device Examples Card

This engaging, no prep magazine activity is the perfect way to practice informational text-reading skills. The nine-page magazine on ancient mysteries will fascinate students, and it even includes a games page for fun. What’s included: Teaching Guide Magazine (Atlantis Article / Ancient Egypt Article / Games Page) Analysis Questions Summarizing Activity Answers + Common Core Standards

Motivate students with Barack Obama’s speech on the importance of showing responsibility and effort towards education. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Back-to-School Speech Main Argument Graphic Organizer SOAPS Analysis Worksheet Ethos, Logos, Pathos Worksheet Answers + Common Core Standards

This informational text lesson plan is brimming with activities to engage students and spark curiosity in space exploration, while also covering crucial informational text standards. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Curiosity on Mars Informational Text Analysis Questions Central Idea Worksheet Paired Video Analysis Space Exploration Timeline + Worksheet Reflection Questions Answers

Greta Thunberg’s story demonstrates the power of youth voices, inspiring students to believe they can make a difference. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Great Thunberg Article Analysis Questions Discussion Questions Paired Video Comparison Extension Activities Answers + Common Core Standards

Take the opportunity to practice valuable informational text reading skills, while learning about the worldwide celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Teach students about unusual traditions, the art of giving, as well as the financial and environmental impacts of the festive season. Each article is accompanied by Common Core informational text-aligned and personal connection questions. 1. Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World Explore unique Christmas traditions from various countries, such as Japan’s Kentucy Fried Chicken dinners, showcasing the diversity of global Christmas customs. 2. The Environmental Impact of Christmas Examine the environmental effects of Christmas, including energy consumption, the debate over real vs. artificial trees, waste generation, and the carbon footprint of holiday travel. 3. Secret Santa Larry Stewart Discover the heartwarming story of Larry Stewart, who anonymously gave away millions during Christmas to those in need. 4. The Economics of Christmas: A Season of Spending and Struggles Delve into the economic aspects of Christmas, discussing holiday spending, financial stress for low-income families, and the extravagant spending of the wealthy.

This focus of this lesson is identifying an article’s central idea. However, there are many more activities centered around the topic of AI such as Chat GPT. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Identifying the Central Idea Guide Chat GPT Article Post-reading Cite Evidence Questions Central Idea Graphic Organizer Post-activity Reflection Questions Answer Keys

This easy-to-follow and ready-to-print resource guarantees students will master the skill of identifying a central idea and supporting details. What’s included Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Introduction to Central Idea Reading Central Idea Examples Identify the Central Idea Worksheet Supporting Details Reading & Examples 3 texts with central idea graphic organizers (1. The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, 2. The Fascination with Dinosaurs, 3. The Impact of Technology on Society) Rubric Sample Answers

This comprehensive, engaging, and ready-to-print resource will ensure students master transitional words and phrases to add organization and formality to their writing. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Transitional Words & Phrases List Gap-Fill Activity Matching Activity Punctuation Guide Punctuation Worksheet Transitional Challenge Online Jeopardy Game Answers

Analyzing characters is an invaluable skill for the ELA classroom. This lesson plan will enhance students writing and analytical skills. Students will complete engaging warm-up activities before writing high-level analysis essays. What’s included: Teaching Guide Common Core Standards Pre-Activity Questions Character Trading Card Activity Character Types + Matching Activity Character Analysis Essay Outline Paragraph Analysis Activity Sample Essay Rubric Answers

This easy-to-follow research paper guide assists students in crafting sophisticated research papers. Choose our space exploration theme or pick a topic of your own. What’s included: Teaching Guide Mindmap with Instructions (Space exploration theme or blank document to choose your own) Research Question Worksheet Research Paper Layout & Content Document Sentence Structure Document Writing Guide & Checklists Research Paper Example Reflection Survery Rubric Formal Writing Tips Credible Source Checklist Article: The Thrilling Journey of Space Exploration

This easy-to-use resource is designed to give students choice in order to increase engagement in personal narratives. It will appeal to the art lovers (comic creation), the music lovers (soundtrack to my life activity), and the language lovers (sensory experience activity). What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questins Comic Creation (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Comic Panel Templates, Rubric) Soundtrack to My Life (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Rubric) Sensory Experience (Introduction, Worksheet, Example, Rubric)

This personal narrative writing lesson plan is a perfect baseline writing activity. It’s ready to print and designed for easy implementation. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Prompts Writing Guide Pre-Writing Worksheet Peer Evaluation Form Sample Narrative

This ready-to-go resource is engaging, colorful, and will ensure students effectively utilize sensory language to take their writing to the next level. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Sensory Word List Sensory Guessing Game Sensory Overload - Pictures (Oral description activity) From Taste to Text (Descriptive writing activity) Make Me Sick Challenge (Descriptive writing activity) Answers

This resource includes three engaging writing activities related to Christmas. Activities are designed to spark creativity and are accompanied by ready-to-print guides and rubrics so students can work effectively and independently. ❄ What’s included: Teaching Guide + Common Core Standards Christmas Short Story (Guide, Prompts, Rubric) Christmas Character Diary (Guide, Rubric) My Memorable Christmas Experience (Guide, Christmas Vocabulary, Rubric)