Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has been a staple in English classes for years. This classic tale of forbidden love resonates with teens over 400 years after its publication. While full of beautifully written lines and witty puns, Romeo and Juliet can be difficult to understand, especially for students with learning disabilities or for whom English is not their first language, making teaching it difficult. Shakespeare Simplified to the rescue! This resource is ideal for struggling students, or for units with time constraints. Included: ✪ Character Map: to keep characters’ relationships to one another straight ✪ Prologue translation and annotations exercise ✪ Each act includes: ⇝ scene summaries ⇝ side-by-side original and modern translation of a selected scene ⇝ annotations, focuses, and questions ✪ Fillable PDF - can be uploaded to Google Classroom™, Schoology™, or the LMS of your choice, or sent to students to complete remotely. **** Note: students may need to either (a) download the PDF and fill it out then reattach it or (b) use an extension such as Kami to “write” on the PDF. ****

Teaching Hawthorne’s famous short story “The Minister’s Black Veil”? Use this resource as a stand-alone lesson or as part of a larger short stories unit. This dual resource includes: ✲ vocabulary exercises: ➥ context clues: use context clues to determine the meaning of eight vocabulary words ➥ complete the sentence, match the synonyms, and write a paragraph ✲ split slide: full text on the left and reading comprehension questions on the right (to be answered during reading) ✲ post-reading questions ✲ printable/fillable PDF and Google Slides™ version Simply create a copy and upload into Google Classroom or the LMS of your choice. Students type their answers directly into the slide. The digital nature makes this an ideal lesson for distance learning. Note: if using the PDF version for remote learning, students may need a PDF annotation extension such as Kami.

Teaching Poe’s classic short story “The Black Cat”? Practice close reading with these focused handouts. “The Black Cat” Unit Plan resource includes everything you need to cover this short story by the master of suspense - Edgar Allan Poe. No prep needed - just print and go! Lead your students through an introduction to Edgar Allan Poe and several focused close reading handouts. Each handout zooms in on a specific literary device to help students hone their skills in each area. Every page can be used individually, allowing you to reinforce the specific skills you’re studying at the time. Need a quick lesson to fill in some gaps? Use just the vocabulary and reading questions. Want to expand your discussion of the story and delve a little deeper? Use any (or all) supplemental activities to get students thinking about specific aspects of the text. What’s included: Poe introduction Prezi (including link, offline version, and PDF version) Fill-in-the-blank notes for introduction material Vocabulary practice (context clues, Frayer models, practice exercises, and quiz) Four key focus handouts Three writing extensions with sample rubric Suggested answer keys Key focus handouts include: Reading comprehension - characterization, theme, mood, and more Plot diagram Conflict - Examine five passages. Identify the type of conflict and explain. Narrator Reliability - Determine if the narrator is reliable and provide textual evidence Suspense - Provide textual evidence as well as how the excerpt contributes to the suspense, mood, plot, and/or theme. TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… 5 STARS - Theresa says, “ “The Black Cat" Is one of Poe’s more challenging stories, but this has made it easier for my struggling freshmen. The bio Prezi is incredible! My kids all agreed the vocabulary work helped them understand the text much better. Great purchase for us!"

Teaching Shakespeare’s tragic story of betrayal and manipulation but short on time? Students struggling to grasp the complex language? Shakespeare Simplified - Othello Close Reading, Summaries to the rescue! Designed for the abridged Othello unit and/or students with learning disabilities or for whom English is not their first language, these summaries and close readings will allow you to tackle key interactions and plot points quickly and efficiently. Shakespeare’s Othello has been a staple in English classes for years. Lies. Deceit. False accusations. Romance. Murder. This play has it all. What’s included in Othello Close Reading, Summaries: Character map: keep the character relationships straight with this visual. Includes clip art of each character and arrows showing all connections Scene summaries: summaries of each scene provide students with the necessary background for key scene annotations as well as fill in gaps in the action between close reading scenes Close readings (one per act): includes side-by-side original and modern English translations of key lines from one scene in each act Scenes included: 1. Act 1: scene 3, lines 48-73, 171-199 2. Act 2: scene 1, lines 100-166; 214-280 3. Act 3: scene 3, lines 90-170; 193-212 4. Act 4: scene 1, lines 1-48; 64-99; 170-211 5. Act 5: scene 2, lines 1-84; 195-251 fillable PDF: can be uploaded to LMS of choice for online completion suggested answer key

Looking for a fun, engaging way to review Richard Connell’s classic short story “The Most Dangerous Game”? Your students will love this digital escape room. Students play at Sanger Rainsford, rushing to solve a set of puzzles to help them escape General Zaroff and his Ship Trap Island. This is a no-prep activity. All you need to do is share the link by posting it in your online classroom or on your whiteboard, or printing out the QR code. Then, simply set the students free. Escape rooms allow students to review texts without boring study guides. Students will rely on their knowledge of the text and use logic to solve five tasks: Task 1: Plot -> Students determine the correct order of eight plot points. The correct order becomes the code for this task. Task 2: Characters-> Match descriptions and quotes to one of the four characters. Unscramble the shaded letters to unlock the code. Task 3: Figurative Language Puzzle -> Determine the type of figurative language being used to work through the maze. Task 4: Cryptogram -> Use clues gathered throughout the other tasks to decipher an encrypted message. Task 5: Close Reading -> Read four passages and answer multiple-choice questions. Unscramble the letters to unlock the code. Includes three versions: Interactive ThingLink presentation - embedded Google Slides means no forced copies! Google Sites: Students make a copy of each task before completing it. Microsoft OneNote: Students download a copy of the notebook on their devices and complete the tasks. Note: The Google Sites version requires students to access Google apps with a Google sign-in. Prior to purchasing this resource, please make sure your school doesn’t block: Google Sites, Google Slides, or Google Forms; Microsoft OneNote; ThingLink.com **

Teaching Greek and Latin roots? This product has everything you need to cover 50 of the most common roots that make up the English language. What you get: ❖ a 51-slide PowerPoint presentation including one slide for each word. Slides include the definition of the root as well as three examples of words containing the root and their definitions ❖ a 63-page PDF file with student note pages, one for each root. Student note pages include: definition; examples from PowerPoint; space for students to research their own words containing the root; a space to illustrate one of the words; using one of the words in a sentence; determining and explaining the connotation of one of the words. Also included are exercises for each list as well as two quizzes - one for Lists 1-5 and one for Lists 6-10 ❖ a 12-page PDF answer key for list exercises and quizzes

Looking for an engaging way to help students analyze characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Mini flip books to the rescue! These A Midsummer Night’s Dream Character Analysis Mini Flip Books will help students not only keep track of all characters, but also provide examples of characterization, theme, and more. A play of unrequited love and mischief, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has long been a staple in ELA classrooms. Created with the reluctant learner in mind, these mini flip books provide quick and easy practice in analyzing key characters. What’s included in the A Midsummer Night’s Dream Character Analysis Mini Flip Books: Three mini flip books: Main characters, minor characters, and the Players Main characters: ▶ Hermia ▶ Lysander ▶ Helena ▶ Demetrius ▶ Titania ▶ Oberon ▶ Puck Minor characters: ▶ Fairies ▶ Theseus ▶ Hippolyta ▶ Egeus The Players: ▶ Bottom ▶ Quince ▶ Snout ▶ Snug ▶ Flute ▶ Starveling Each A Midsummer Night’s Dream Character Analysis Mini Flip Book includes: Background: What is known about the character Quote Analysis: Choose one quote that best exemplifies the character and analyze for its impact on the text Theme: Explain how the character’s actions help develop the theme Characterization: Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization Characterization: Determine if each character is static, dynamic, round, or flat and explain Easy to assemble. Cut along the dotted lines and then staple pages together along the left margin. Mini flip books are the perfect size for interactive notebooks.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic work The Great Gatsby is considered to be one of the great American novels - the embodiment of the Lost Generation and the American Dream. Teaching this novel but tired of worksheets with basic comprehension questions? This workbook is for you. Designed to make students think, this 18-page resource is full of questions to challenge your students. This resource includes 2 PDFs: a print version and a fillable version that can be uploaded into the LMS of your choice for students to complete electronically. What you get: Section Pages: Each section comes with a two-page spread. These pages include a variety of activities, such as vocabulary, figurative language, reading comprehension questions, characterization, quote analysis, and more. Many questions are open-ended and require students to dig deeper rather than just regurgitate basic facts; the focus here is on higher-order thinking questions. Suggested Answer Key: A completed workbook with suggested answers. Since many of the questions in the workbook are designed to make students think and justify their responses, the provided answers are not intended to be the only ones, but rather to serve as a starting point for responses.

Scott Fitzgerald’s classic work The Great Gatsby is considered to be one of the great American novels - the embodiment of the Lost Generation and the American Dream. Looking for a fun and engaging way to review this classic novel? Then this escape room is for you :) Students will access the digital escape room through a Google Site. There’s no need to create copies of anything - everything is embedded in the presentation. There’s also a printable student response sheet that can be used to record answers to the locks. Tasks include: ✺ Plot - determine the order of the eight plot points ✺ Characters - match the character to his or her description ✺ Budget - convert the Fitzgerald’s 1923 monthly budget to today’s money ✺ Setting - discover the real-life locations that served as inspiration for East and West Eggs ✺ Quotes - solve the cryptogram to decipher three quotes

Unique workbook/worksheet pages to engage your students while reading Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A play of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and dreamlike events (with a little mischief thrown in for good measure), Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream explores the fickleness of love. Teaching this play and wanting more than basic reading comprehension worksheets? Then this workbook is for you. This resource includes two versions: one with visually engaging handouts, and one with more basic, streamlined handouts perfect for students who struggle with overstimulation. What you get: ➩ Fillable PDFs of both versions. PDFs can be uploaded to the LMS of your choice for distribution and use electronically ➩ Color and black and white character maps ➩ Handouts for each scene: include summaries, reading questions, characterization, quote analysis, and more. ➩ Suggested answer key for both versions: Many questions involve student opinion or require inferences; therefore, the provided answers aren’t intended to be the only ones, but rather starting points.

Looking for a fun, engaging way to review George Orwell’s famous novel Animal Farm? Your students will love this escape room. Students play as one of the farm animals, living through the Rebellion and Napoleon’s reign. Students can work at their desks to solve all puzzles or can rotate around the room. Great for a little friendly competition between groups. Included: Four core tasks: plot, characters, close reading, and an encrypted message, all with instructions and clues Station cards Student answer sheet Answer key Teacher instructions

Looking for a fun, engaging way to review Richard Connell’s classic short story “The Most Dangerous Game”? Your students will love this escape room. Students play at Sanger Rainsford, rushing to solve a set of puzzles to help them escape General Zaroff and his Ship Trap Island. Students can work at their desks to solve all puzzles or can rotate around the room. Great for a little friendly competition between groups. Included: Five core tasks: plot, characters, figurative language, cryptogram, and close reading with instructions and clues Station cards Student answer sheet Answer key Teacher instructions

Looking for a fun, engaging way to review George Orwell’s famous novel Animal Farm? Your students will love this escape room. Students play as one of the farm animals, living through the Rebellion and Napoleon’s reign. Students can work at their desks to solve all puzzles or can rotate around the room. Great for a little friendly competition between groups. Included: Four core tasks: plot, characters, close reading, and an encrypted message, all with instructions and clues Station cards Student answer sheet Answer key Teacher instructions

Looking for a fun and engaging way to review Shakespeare’s The Tempest? Want to add some collaboration (and maybe some competition) to your classes? Then The Tempest Escape Room is for you! Escape rooms allow students to review texts without the boring study guides. Students will rely on their knowledge of the text and use logic to solve six tasks: Task 1: Plot -> Students decide which seven of the twelve plot points belong on a plot diagram and then put the cards in order. The correct order becomes the code for this task. Task 2: Character Crossword -> Students solve a crossword puzzle based on character descriptions. Unscramble the shaded letters to unlock the code. Task 3: Quote Match -> Match a quote to the character who said it. Unscramble the shaded letters to unlock the code. Task 4: Close Reading -> Read an excerpt from Act 3 and answer five multiple-choice questions. Unscramble the letters to unlock the code. Task 5: Jigsaw Puzzle -> Assemble a jigsaw puzzle to reveal a quote. Use the key on the answer sheet to unlock the code. Task 6: Cryptogram -> Use clues gathered throughout the other tasks to decipher an encrypted message. What’s included: Teacher instructions Printing checklist Task cards and instructions for each task Blank plot, quote, and OOPS! cards for teacher customization (fillable PDF) Crossword puzzle for task 2 Jigsaw puzzle for task 5 Student Answer Sheet Escape Room Reflection OOPS! Cards to add difficulty to the game Answer key

This resource includes everything you need to teach one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous short stories - “The Fall of the House of Usher”. One of the masters of the Gothic literature genre, Poe is often a staple in English literature courses. His short story “The Fall of the House of Usher” - a tale of an isolated family and a decaying house - is a perfect introduction to this genre. This resource can be used as a stand-alone lesson or as part of larger short stories and/or Gothic literature units. Don’t have time to cover everything? Use the handouts that align with the focus of your unit. Included in this resource: ❊ Suggested lesson plan ❊ Edgar Allan Poe introduction Prezi (including a link, offline version, and PDF version - for those inevitable days when technology doesn’t work) ❊ Prezi guided notes ❊ Vocabulary handouts: 3 different handouts that cover 10 words from the text → Context Clues: Students use context clues to determine the meaning of the words and then compare their definitions to the actual definitions → Exercises: Match the vocabulary words to their synonyms; complete the sentences using the correct vocabulary word; write a paragraph using the vocabulary words → Quiz: Match vocabulary words and definitions; choose the correct word for provided synonyms; write an original paragraph using the vocabulary words ❊ Five key focus handouts: →Plot: answer plot-based questions and complete a plot diagram → Symbolism: review six symbols and provide an explanation of the symbol. Then, write a short paragraph describing Poe’s use of symbolism. → Narrator Reliability: Review traits of reliable and unreliable then determine which the narrator of “The Fall of the House of Usher” is → Gothic Elements: Review elements of Gothic literature and find examples of each within the text → Topics and Themes: Examine how the text treats seven topics; create a thematic statement; complete a theme development paragraph (includes scaffolded and non-scaffolded versions) ❊ Writing Extensions ❊ Two grammar focus handouts: → Sentence Types: Review the four types of sentences; determine the type of sentence for ten excerpts from text; mark independent and dependent clauses. → Parallelism: Review parallelism and four types of parallelism problems. Identify parallelism in five excerpts. Rewrite three sentences without parallelism. ❊ Suggested answer key This resource includes both a print (PDF) and a digital copy of the materials. To access the digital versions, make a copy of the Google Slides presentation and the Google Forms vocabulary quiz. Then, share with your students or upload them to the LMS of your choice.

Looking to change up your unit on The Odyssey? Want to engage your students in this classic epic poem? Then The Odyssey Study Guide, Flip Book Digital Version is for you! Analyze figurative language, characters, theme, and more! Designed with the reluctant learner in mind, these flip books are a perfect replacement for the traditional worksheet. What’s included in The Odyssey Study Guide, Flip Books: Separate flip book for Part 1 and Part 2 Questions for each commonly taught section/book Suggested answer key The Odyssey Part 1 Study Guide includes these sections: Background information Character map Invocation, Sailing from Troy, & The Lotus-Eaters The Cyclops Circe, The Land of the Dead, & The Sirens Scylla & Charybdis, and The Cattle of the Sun God The Odyssey Part 2 Study Guide includes these sections: The Beggar at the Manor & The Test of the Bow Death in the Great Hall & The Trial of the Olive Tree Theme development To use: Click on the embedded links in the Teacher Instructions and make a copy. Then, simply assign the slides to your students through Google Classroom™, Schoology™, or the LMS of your choice. Students click on the empty spaces and type directly into the slide.

Designed with the reluctant learner in mind, these flip books are a perfect replacement for the traditional worksheet. What’s included in The Odyssey Study Guide, Flip Books: Separate flip book for Part 1 and Part 2 Questions for each commonly taught section/book Suggested answer key The Odyssey Part 1 Study Guide includes these sections: Background information Character map Invocation, Sailing from Troy, & The Lotus-Eaters The Cyclops Circe, The Land of the Dead, & The Sirens Scylla & Charybdis, and The Cattle of the Sun God The Odyssey Part 2 Study Guide includes these sections: The Beggar at the Manor & The Test of the Bow Death in the Great Hall & The Trial of the Olive Tree Theme development To assemble - simply print, fold, and hand out. Flipbooks can be completed as students read each section or at the end as a review.

Looking for an engaging way to help students track character analysis in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? Mini flip books to the rescue. These graphic organizers will help students identify character traits and analyze character development. This resource includes two mini flip books: ✸Main characters - Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio, Friar, Nurse ✸ Minor Characters - Benvolio, Montague, Lady Montague, Capulet, Lady Capulet, Prince Each character contains his or her own tab. Students provide evidence of ↪ Background. - What is known about the character (age, relationship to other characters, social status, etc.) ↪ Quote Analysis - Choose one quote that best summarizes the character and analyze for the quote’s impact on the text. ↪ Theme - Examine and explain how the character’s actions help develop the theme. ↪ Characterization - Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization ↪ Static, Dynamic, Round, Flat - Determine which two best describe the character and provide an explanation Includes three versions for each mini flip book: Digital version compatible with Google Slides™ - simply type into the colored text boxes print version fillable PDF version for digital use - clickable tabs and colored text boxes Digital version: Make a copy and add to your Google Drive.™ From there, you can upload the flip books to Classroom, Schoology, or the LMS of your choice. Print version: Easy to assemble. Cut along the dotted lines and then staple pages together along the left margin. Mini flip books are the perfect size to include in interactive notebooks as well - simply attach the back page of the foldable to the corresponding INB page. Romeo and Juliet is a staple in many ELA curriculums. Forbidden love. Parental pressure. Irrational decisions. All topics high school students identify with.

Looking for an engaging, no-prep way to help students track character analysis in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Digital mini flip books to the rescue. These graphic organizers will help students identify character traits and analyze character development. This resource includes three mini flip books: ✸Main characters - Hermia, Lysander, Helena, Demetrius, Titania, Oberon, and Puck ✸ The Players - Bottom, Quince, Snout, Snug, Flute, and Starveling ✸ Minor Characters - Fairies, Theseus, Hippolyta, and Egeus Each character contains his or her own tab. Students provide evidence of ↪ Background. - What is known about the character (age, relationship to other characters, social status, etc.) ↪ Quote Analysis - Choose one quote that best summarizes the character and analyze for the quote’s impact on the text. ↪ Theme - Examine and explain how the character’s actions help develop the theme. ↪ Characterization - Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization ↪ Static, Dynamic, Round, Flat - Determine which two best describe the character and provide an explanation Includes three versions for each mini flip book: Digital version compatible with Google Slides™ - simply type into the colored text boxes print version fillable PDF version for digital use - clickable tabs and colored text boxes Digital version: Make a copy and add to your Google Drive.™ From there, you can upload the flip books to Classroom, Schoology, or the LMS of your choice. Print version: Easy to assemble. Cut along the dotted lines and then staple pages together along the left margin. Mini flip books are the perfect size to include in interactive notebooks as well - simply attach the back page of the foldable to the corresponding INB page. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of my favorite Shakespeare comedies to teach. The love triangle (square?), unrequited love, parental pressure, jealousy, and more are all topics that resonate with high school students.

Looking for a fun and engaging way to review Shakespeare’s The Tempest? Want to add some collaboration (and maybe some competition) to your classes? Then The Tempest Digital Escape Room is for you! Escape rooms allow students to review texts without the boring study guides. Students will rely on their knowledge of the text and use logic to solve six tasks: Task 1: Plot -> Students decide which seven of the twelve plot points belong on a plot diagram and then put the cards in order. The correct order becomes the code for this task. Task 2: Character Crossword -> Students solve a crossword puzzle based on character descriptions. Unscramble the shaded letters to unlock the code. Digital version: links to an external site Task 3: Quote Match -> Match a quote to the character who said it. Unscramble the shaded letters to unlock the code. Task 4: Close Reading -> Read an excerpt from Act 3 and answer five multiple-choice questions. Unscramble the letters to unlock the code. Task 5: Jigsaw Puzzle -> Assemble a jigsaw puzzle to reveal a quote. Use the key on the answer sheet to unlock the code. Digital version: links to an external site Task 6: Cryptogram -> Use clues gathered throughout the other tasks to decipher an encrypted message. What’s included (printed version): Teacher instructions Printing checklist Task cards and instructions for each task Blank plot, quote, and OOPS! cards for teacher customization (fillable PDF) Crossword puzzle for task 2 Jigsaw puzzle for task 5 Student Answer Sheet Escape Room Reflection OOPS! Cards to add difficulty to the game Answer key link to the digital version Digital Version: Interactive ThingLink presentation - embedded Google Slides means no forced copies! Note: The digital version resource relies on two websites: ThingLink.com and Puzzel.org. Please make sure that your district does not block these two websites. Copyright Windows into Literature Terms of Use: This product is for individual single classroom use only. Copying, altering, redistributing, editing, or re-selling anything from this product is strictly forbidden. Use in multiple classrooms requires the purchase of additional licenses.