Teaching Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” from Canterbury Tales? Looking for a variety of activities? The “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” Lesson Plan is for you! Practice vocabulary, characterization, and reading comprehension with these handouts. A story that answers the age-old question “What do women want most?”, “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” has been a staple in British Literature classes for years. What’s included in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” Lesson Plan: Teacher Notes Vocabulary: pre-reading exercises and quiz The Wife of Bath Characterization (General Prologue excerpt) ”The Wife of Bath’s Tale Prologue” excerpts Adapted text & questions Wife of Bath Character Analysis Claim & Counterclaim Fairy Tales vs. Folk Tales Men vs. Women Frame Stories Suggested Answer Key Each Teacher Notes handout includes: Materials needed CCSS Standards Pre-Reading Whole-Class Lesson ideas Small Group Practice Independent Practice Exit Ticket

If your students are obsessed with their technology, then they need to read Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt”. This dystopian short story addresses what happens when people get too attached to their devices. What’s included in “The Veldt” Lesson Plan: Daily Teacher Notes: notes for 5 days of lessons. Each day includes pre-reading, whole-class instruction, and independent practice suggestions as well as materials needed and standards addressed. Teacher Notes - Background: Summary of the story and breakdown of text complexity Anticipation Guide: Students respond to 8 questions and explain their answers to three of them. After reading, students revisit the anticipation guide and analyze one statement in light of the text. Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice: Use context clues to define 4 words. Then, write a paragraph using the words. Annotations Directions & Key: Have students practice close reading skills by annotating as they read. Includes key for various annotations. Note: Due to copyright laws, the full text is not included in this resource. A link to a PDF version is provided. Plot: complete a plot diagram 2 ways to practice skills Text-dependent questions and quote analysis Key focus handouts 8 Key Focus handouts 1. Literary devices: review allusions, figurative language, and imagery 2. Conflict: Review the 4 types of conflict. Includes 2 versions of student handouts for differentiation 3. Characterization: Review 2 types of characterization. Includes 2 versions of student handouts for differentiation 4. Quote Analysis: Examine 4 quotes. Provide: speaker, context, and significance 5. Diction: Examine 5 excerpts. Highlight examples of strong diction. Provide connotation. 6. Topics and Themes: Analyze how six topics are addressed in the text. Then, choose one to write a theme development analysis paragraph. Includes scaffolded outline with sentence starters for struggling students 7. Argue Your Point: Students chose one of two prompts and write an argumentative paragraph Film Comparision Venn Diagram Multiple-choice quiz: characterization, inferences, vocabulary, point of view, and more 4 Optional Extensions: 2 videos and 2 articles. Include links, discussion questions, and extension tasks and/or debate topics Suggested answer key Fillable PDF for online completion Check out what other teachers are saying: ❤ “My kids love that they can fill in these worksheets digitally! I appreciate the visually-appealing, organized layout. Each literary device is clearly explained with opportunities to practice text analysis. The answer key is thorough and helpful. Thanks!” ❤ “This was a great resource for my students. My campus uses the HyFlex model, so we have in-person, blended, and online learners using the same resources. It was easy to use and the materials worked well in my Google Classroom.”

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 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.

James Hurst’s poignant story “The Scarlet Ibis” has been a staple in English classrooms for years. Use this resource to review literary devices, focus on plot, characterization, and conflict, and more. This resource can be used as a stand-alone or part of a short stories unit. Included are: ✺ Suggested lesson plan for pre, during, and post-reading ✺ Vocabulary - using context clues and vocabulary exercises ✺ Seven Key Focus Handouts: ⇝ Plot - two pages of reading comprehension questions and a plot diagram ⇝ Characterization - Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization. Argue if the narrator is static or dynamic. ⇝ Conflict - Review the four types of conflict and determine which is being used in each passage as well as its impact on the text ⇝ Figurative Language: Examine similes, metaphors, and personification ⇝ Imagery ⇝ Language: Examine tone, mood, and diction ⇝ Symbolism ⇝ Quotes ✺ Suggested answer key - Since many questions require students to provide textual evidence and their own analysis, these answers should be viewed as starting points.

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.

Teaching Richard Connell’s famous story “The Most Dangerous Game”? Looking to help your students dig deeper into the text? Then “The Most Dangerous Game” Digital Lesson Plan is for you! Review literary devices, plot, characterization, conflict, and more. A suspenseful story of cat-and-mouse, “The Most Dangerous Game” has long been a staple in English classes. Designed to help students close read for various literary devices, this resource can be used as a stand-alone lesson plan or as part of a short stories unit. Perfect for 1:1 classrooms. Simply create a copy and upload into the LMS of your choice. Students type directly into colored boxes. What’s included in “The Most Dangerous Game” Digital Lesson Plan: Suggested lesson plan with activities for pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading Vocabulary Literary terms review: review mood, simile, metaphor, point of view, protagonist, and antagonist Four key focus handouts Extension activities Full text with embedded questions Suggested answer key Key Focus handouts: Plot: Answer reading comprehension questions and complete a plot diagram. Characterization: Determine if the passages are examples of direct or indirect characterization. Explain what each passage reveals about the character. Conflict: Review the four types of conflict and determine which is being used in each passage. Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt: Identify examples of figurative language and search the text for examples of various figurative language terms Extension Activities: R.A.F.T Essay: Write a letter in a bottle detailing the events of the island Invention: Create an invention that Rainsford could have used to escape the island Ship Trap Island Map: Create a detailed map of the island.

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 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 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 Note: if using the PDF for remote learning, students may need a PDF annotation extension such as Kami.

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.

Looking for an engaging way to help students analyze Edgar Allan Poe’s famous short story “The Masque of the Red Death”? Want to go beyond basic reading comprehension questions? Then the “The Masque of the Red Death” Analysis, Symbolism, Allegory Flip Book is for you! Poe’s creepy story of a selfish monarch and a devastating plague, “The Masque of the Red Death” reminds readers of the inevitability of death and the futility of trying to escape it. What’s included in** “The Masque of the Red Death” Analysis, Symbolism, Allegory Flip Book: Five sections covering a variety of skills ** Sample answer key Easy assembly - simply cut and staple Fillable PDF for online completion Google Slides version Activities/Skills include: Symbolism: Determine and analyze the symbolic meaning behind the colors of the seven rooms as well as 3 other elements: the ebony clock, the castle, and the Red Death. Reading comprehension: Answer 6 questions Characterization: Analyze Prince Prospero to determine if he is a tragic hero. Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization to support the response. Shakespeare’s “The Seven Ages of Man” speech: Compare Jacques’ famous speech from Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It to Poe’s story The Seven Deadly Sins: Locate examples of each of the seven deadly sins and examine how the story is an allegory for these Literary devices: Examine irony, theme, imagery, tone, and mood

Teaching Frank Stockton’s popular cliffhanger “The Lady or the Tiger?”? Looking for a way to help students analyze the story? Practice close reading for tone, mood, theme, and more with this “The Lady or the Tiger?” Lesson Plan. Created with the reluctant learner in mind, these visually appealing pages will help students break down various aspects of this popular short story. Use some or all of these handouts as part of your short stories unit. What’s included in** “The Lady or the Tiger?” Lesson Plan: ** Vocabulary Reading questions Topics and Theme: includes blank & scaffolded versions Writing extensions Skills covered include: Tone/Mood Foreshadowing Setting Characterization Point of View Topics for theme development paragraph: Determination vs. free will Barbarism vs. Progressiveness Trust vs. Betrayal Writing Extension Prompts: Change perspectives Continue the story Analyze the king’s justice system includes sample rubric

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!"

Looking for an engaging way for your students to interact with and analyze sonnets? Then this Sonnet Analysis Flip Book is for you! Practice identifying rhyme scheme, theme, tone, mood, and more while studying four popular sonnets. Whether you’re new to teaching sonnets or just looking to replace standard worksheets, these sonnet analysis activities are a perfect addition to your curriculum. Designed to help students easily access a sometimes difficult genre, this flip book allows students to practice closing reading for a variety of literary devices and skills. What’s included in the Sonnet Analysis Flip Book: Introduction to sonnets: review the characteristics of a sonnet as well as iambic pentameter Full text of four popular British sonnets Analysis questions for each sonnet Digital and print versions Sonnets included: Sonnet 18 - William Shakespeare Sonnet 75 - Edmund Spencer Sonnet 130 - William Shakespeare Sonnet 43 - Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Do your students struggle with identifying simple and compound sentences? Looking for a quick review of these two foundational sentence structure types? Review and practice with the Simple, Compound Sentences Structure Unit. Designed to provide a quick review of simple and compound sentences, this resource covers definitions and allows for practice. What’s included in the **Simple, Compound Sentences Structure Unit: ** Pretest and Posttest PowerPoint presentation 3 versions of student visual notes Cornell Notes Practice worksheet Google Slides version of the presentation and all handouts Fillable PDF version for electronic completion 3 versions of student visual handouts: 1. Version A: completed notes for students who struggle with note-taking 2. Version B: partially completed notes for students who need some scaffolding 3. Version C: blank notes for students who don’t require scaffolding Presentation includes: Independent and dependent clauses Simple and compound sentences Definitions Examples Practice sentences

Do your students struggle with identifying sentence types? Looking for a quick review of these two foundational sentence structure types? Review and practice with the Sentence Structures, Types Unit. Designed to provide a quick review of simple and compound sentences, this resource covers definitions and allows for practice. What’s included in the Sentence Structures, Types Unit: Simple and compound sentences Complex and compound-complex sentences Pretest and Posttest PowerPoint presentation 3 versions of student visual notes Cornell Notes Practice worksheet Google Slides version of the presentation and all handouts Fillable PDF version for electronic completion 3 versions of student visual handouts: 1. Version A: completed notes for students who struggle with note-taking 2 Version B: partially completed notes for students who need some scaffolding 3. Version C: blank notes for students who don’t require scaffolding Presentation includes: Independent and dependent clauses Complex and compound-complex sentences Definitions Examples Practice sentences

Looking for an engaging way to introduce Romanticism and Transcendentalism to your students? This American Literary Periods: Romanticism, Transcendentalism Introduction presentation and visual notes resource is a great addition to any American Literature course. Research shows that students retain more information when visuals are combined with words. The more students make connections between graphics and written notes, the stronger their ability to apply information becomes. This resource was created to provide background knowledge that will be useful as students tackle a staple unit in any American Literature curriculum - Romanticism and Transcendentalism. Visual notes as well as Cornell notes are included to take away any prep work and allow students to focus on the material at hand. Included in this resource: PowerPoint presentation with a timeline of important events and literary works as well as additional information about Romanticism, Dark Romanticism, and Transcendentalism. 3 versions of student handouts: 1. Version A: completed notes for students who struggle with note-taking 2. Version B: partially completed notes for students who need some scaffolding 3. Version C: blank notes for students who don’t require scaffolding Cornell notes version interactive ThingLink version - perfect for individual exploration of the topic provides the same information as the PowerPoint, with additional links to external websites and texts Note: Make sure that ThingLink.com is not blocked by your school district if you intend to use the interactive version.

Teaching rhetorical devices? Looking for an engaging way for students to complete a rhetorical analysis of a given speech? Then the Rhetorical Analysis Mini Flip Book is for you! This low-prep resource is a perfect addition to your rhetorical analysis unit. Simply print, cut, and staple - great for interactive notebooks! The best thing about this flip book is that it can be used for any speech. What’s included in the Rhetorical Analysis Mini Flip Book: 5 tab mini flip book Printable version Fillable PDF version - ideal for online completion. Simply upload it to your LMS. Tabs include: Glossary - includes 6 most commonly used rhetorical devices Rhetorical Devices Chart - provide examples of devices and analyze their effect on the text Rhetorical Pyramid - Provide examples of ethos, pathos, and logos Rhetorical Precis - Includes formula SOAPSTone chart Rhetorical Devices included: Allusion Anaphora Antithesis Appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) Parallelism Rhetorical question

Looking for an engaging way to help students analyze characters in Romeo and Juliet? Mini flip books to the rescue! These Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Organizers, 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 forbidden love, loyalty, and reckless decisions, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, long a staple in ELA classrooms, still resonates with teenagers nearly 400 years after its publication. 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 Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Organizers, Mini Flip Books: Two mini flip books: Main characters and minor characters Main characters: ▶ Romeo ▶ Juliet ▶ Tybalt ▶ Mercutio ▶ Friar ▶ Nurse Minors characters: ▶ Benvolio ▶ Montague ▶ Lady Montague ▶ Capulet ▶ Lady Capulet ▶ Prince Each Romeo and Juliet 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.

Looking for an engaging way to introduce Realism and Naturalism to your students? This American Literary Periods: Realism, Naturalism Introduction presentation and visual notes resource is a great addition to any American Literature course. Research shows that students retain more information when visuals are combined with words. The more students make connections between graphics and written notes, the stronger their ability to apply information becomes. This resource was created to provide background knowledge that will be useful as students tackle a staple unit in any American Literature curriculum - Realism and Naturalism. Visual notes, as well as Cornell notes, are included to take away any prep work and allow students to focus on the material at hand. Included in this resource: PowerPoint presentation with a timeline of important events and literary works as well as additional information about Realism, Regionalism, Naturalism, and Civil Rights Milestones. Google Slides version of the presentation PDF version of the presentation - ideal for distributing to absent students 3 versions of student handouts: ➡Version A: completed notes for students who struggle with note-taking ➡ Version B: partially completed notes for students who need some scaffolding ➡ Version C: blank notes for students who don’t require scaffolding Cornell notes version Interactive ThingLink version - perfect for individual exploration of the topic ➡provides the same information as the PowerPoint, with additional links to external websites and texts Note: Make sure that ThingLink.com is not blocked by your school district if you intend to use the interactive version.