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

Students are sure to have plenty to say on this topic! Creative worksheets get students engaged in the topic before assigning each student a character to research and represent in the debate. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Eating Habits Survey School Menu Worksheet Debate Character Name Tags Character Research Perparation Worksheet Debate Sentence Structures Debate Format Debate Reflection Survey Post-Activity Questions Rubric

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 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

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

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

Worksheet 1: Director’s Seat Students sit in the director’s seat as they decide who plays who and what changes they would make if directing the movie. Worksheet 2: Movie Students note changes between the text and movie versions as they watch. Worksheet 3: Letter to the Director Students write a letter to Gary Ross, the movie’s director, sharing their thoughts and opinions.

Maximize the impact of Rudyard Kipling’s timeless poem “If—” with our detailed, ready-to-print lesson plan. Worksheets cover poem analysis, personal reflections, comparisons with Sun Tzu’s quotes, and creative writing prompts for students to craft their own inspiring poems. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questionnaire Analysis Questions Personal Reflection Worksheet Sun Tzu Quote Worksheet Poetry Writing Worksheet Answers + Common Core Standards

Through engaging worksheets and thought-provoking discussions, students will explore the power of small acts of kindness. The poem has been paired with a text on Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation as well as the short animation, Mr. Indifferent, to maximize students’ engagement in the topic. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking Poem Analysis Questions Author Analysis Lady Gaga and the Born This Way Foundation Animated Short Film Comparison Real-World Connection Questions Answers + Common Core Standards

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 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

Do students need a creative spark for short story writing? Then, look no further! What’s included: 24 Picture Prompts Student Guide and Planning Worksheet to Organize Ideas Short Story Rubric Teaching Guide and Common Core Standards

This resource includes a variety of activities, such as a mix and match game and a review exam. Root words and affixes have been carefully selected for grade 6 students. What’s included: Teaching Guide Root Words Guide Root Words Matching Activity Prefixes Guide Prefixes Gap Fill Suffixes Guide Suffixes Gap Fill Mix & Match Activity Exam Answers

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

Malala Yousafzai serves as an exemplary role model for students. Her dedication to education and equality encourages students to stand up for their beliefs and make a positive impact in their communities. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Malala Yousafzai Article Analysis Questions Discussion Questions Paired Video Comparison Extension Activities Answers + Common Core Standards

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

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 ready-to-go lesson plan is the perfect way to review formal writing. Engaging tables highlight formal writing techniques that students use as a guide when completing numerous worksheets to practice. What’s included: Teaching Guide Formal Vs. Informal Writing Table Slang Vs. Formal/Technical Language Table Informal Language Vs. Formal Language Table Worksheets x 2 Letter/Analytical Essay/Research Paper Excerpts for Focused Practice

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

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