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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage your students to explore their interests and passions while developing essential informative writing skills with this detailed lesson plan on creating how-to guides. What’s included: Teaching Guide Common Core Standards What is a How-to Guide Reading Typical Layout and Content of a How-to Guide Document Typical Structure and Examples of the Following Sections: Introduction, Step-by-Step Guide, Tips and Tricks, Safety Warnings and Precautions, Frequently Asked Questions, Conclusion and Next Steps. 5 Tips Document How-to Guide Ideas 2 Complete How-to Guides: How to Set Up and Grow a Youtube Channel, and How to Create a Handmade Notebook Rubric

Transport students to Moana’s tropical Motunui Island and Aladdin’s mystical Arabian kingdom while practicing invaluable ELA skills. Students will practice citing textual evidence and making inferences with Moana’s How Far I’ll Go, and Aladdin’s A Whole New World. What’s included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Important Definitions Citing Textual Evidence Guide Paraphrasing Activity Explicit information v Inferences Document How Far I’ll Go Analysis Worksheet A Whole New World Analysis Worksheet Sample Answers

Engage students with this ready-to-print lesson plan on Kobe Bryant’s poem Dear Basketball. Students will analyze the accompanying Oscar winning short film as well as explore their own passions. What’s included Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Poetic Device Matching Activity Poetic Device Identification Activity Poem Analysis Questions Short Film Analysis Questions Poetry Writing Guide Poetry Writing Worksheet Poem Writing Space Rubric 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

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

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

This Gary Soto mini biography is used as an introductory reading for our Gary Soto short story unit.

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.