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

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

This easy-to-follow guide will have students writing high-level argumentative essays. Each section of the essay is broken down into manageable portions including examples and sentence structures. What’s included: Teaching Guide Introduction to Argumentative Writing Document Introduction Writing Guide Body Paragraph Writing Guide Conclusion Writing Guide Essay Writing Tips 3 Sample Essays Rubric Essay Writing Topics

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

Roald Dahl has students on the edge of their seat throughout Man from the South. Maximise the classroom experience with our engaging and comprehensive lesson plan. What’s included: Teaching guide Online literary elements review quiz Pre-reading activities Vocabulary activity Post-reading (comprehension, literary elements, close reading, and real-world connection) questions Character Comparison Worksheet Craziest Bets Ever Made Reading Written response question with rubric Text vs. movie worksheet Online jeopardy game Answer keys to all of the above

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

Inspire students to believe in themselves and push themselves beyond their perceived limits with this ready-to-print, engaging, and comprehensive lesson plan. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Poetic Device Matching Activity Vocabulary Poem Analysis Questions Poetic Device Hunt Eliud Kipchoge Pared Informational Text Zion Clark Paired Video Real-World Connection Questions My Inspiration Extension Activity Answers

Take a fresh approach to teaching Robert Frost’s timeless classic, Nothing Gold Can Stay, by comparing it to Twenty One Pilot’s hit single Stressed Out. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Questions Nothing Gold Can Stay Poem Analysis Questions Song Analysis Questions Poem & Song Comparison Questions Author Biographies Extension Activities Sample 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

In this engaging activity, students write the beginning of a story before crumpling it up, like a snowball, and throwing it to the front of the class. They will then pick up a random snowball and continue the story. It is perfect for a first-week-back activity or to begin a unit of fictional writing. The resource includes a teaching guide, rules, writing space, and story prompts.

Step into the chilling dystopian world of ‘The Veldt’ by Ray Bradbury, where advanced technology takes a sinister turn. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking journey into the future. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-reading Activities Vocabulary Worksheet Analysis Questions HappyLife Home Worksheet Written Response Questions with Rubric Text Vs Movie Worksheet Paired Video Extension Activities Online Jeopardy Game Answers

“We Real Cool” by Gwendolyn Brooks captures the essence of youthful rebellion and the consequences of living on the edge. Our ready-to-print lesson plan is packed with engaging activities such as paired informational texts and videos of those who have gone through similar experiences as the pool players in Brooks poem. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary Analysis Questions Symbolism Worksheet ‘From Prison to Poetry’ Paired Informational Text ‘Favorite Poem Project’ Paired Video Extension Activities Real-World Connection Questions 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.