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Literature Worksheets
Engage your students with literature worksheets that delve into themes, character analysis, and literary devices across various texts. These resources encourage deeper understanding and interpretation of literature. Use them to promote critical thinking and foster a love for reading.
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Leo Tolstoy is perhaps the most significant novelist in Russian history, and his works continue to be taught and enjoyed throughout the world. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leo Tolstoy fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leo Tolstoy essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leo Tolstoy biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leo Tolstoy notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Arthur Miller
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Arthur Miller Dive deep into the life and works of renowned American playwright Arthur Miller with this engaging research and essay project. Students will conduct research on Miller's background and most famous plays using the provided note-taking handout. Guiding questions simplify finding key facts and citing quality sources. Next, students organize their research into an outline utilizing the step-by-step worksheet. Following the outline structure, writing a five-paragraph essay on Miller will be smooth sailing. Peer review and revision is encouraged via the checklist before final submission. Teachers can easily assign and assess the project end-to-end, with the Common Core-aligned rubric tailored for grades 8-11. Whether utilizing the full lesson or individual components to supplement instruction on Miller, it saves prep time. From engaged research to polished essays showcasing student learning, it's a worthwhile endeavor.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Outlining, Notetaking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Ernest Hemingway
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned modernist author Ernest Hemingway with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Hemingway fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Ernest Hemingway essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Ernest Hemingway biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Ernest Hemingway notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders, Part 2 by Phonics Advantage
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Strategies, Literature, Poetry, Grade 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Many phonics programs emphasize written worksheets. Often students who had poor small-motor skills in kindergarten and 1st grade had difficulty learning phonics concepts taught in this style. Phonics Strategies series are designed to enable students to quickly advance to grade-level reading by incorporating fun and diversity into the program. In addition to written work, students learn through listening, identifying, comparing and using hands-on activities. Mystery Words, letter tiles, flipbooks, phonics poems and phonics games add educational fun. Short activities mean that multiple phonics concepts and learning styles are encountered during each mentoring session. This multifaceted approach helps to hold the focus and attention of students. Part 2 of Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders by Phonics Advantage is a 255-page PDF that emphasizes Vcc phonograms, R-controlled vowels phonograms and common suffixes. Part 2 lays the groundwork for decoding long-vowel chunks and diphthong-vowel chunks that are the emphasis of Part 3 of this series. The phonics concepts/rules on Silent E, Soft C, -le syllables (ble, ple, tle, etc.) and consonant blends that were introduced in Part 1 are reinforced in Part 2. The purpose of the Phonics Strategies series is to enable students to become successful, independent readers by giving them tools to decode multisyllable words. Students study the basic building blocks – phonograms types, blends and digraphs, prefixes and word endings, pronunciation and spelling rules, and common syllable dividing points. Students learn that chunks are usually the end of a syllable. By being able to instantly identify phonograms, word endings and prefixes, students have tools to divide multisyllable words into decodable units. Goals and directions are at the top of each page. Included are pages of tips and suggestions, and mentor notes. The series can be administered by a teacher, an aid, or a parent helper in the classroom setting. A parent letter is included with each unit for sending pages home as homework. Phonics Strategies not only teaches the students decoding skills, it also helps the parents to become better reading mentors.
Author Phonics Advantage
Tags Phonics For 2nd Grade, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Poems, ESL, Letter Tiles, Phonics Flipbooks, Vcc Chunks, R-Controlled Chunks, Phonics Fun, Sound Effects Bingo
A Night Divided Novel Study Theme and Symbolism Extension Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Strategies, Literature, Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Worksheets
A Night Divided Novel Study Theme and Symbolism Extension Activities is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance students' exploration of the novel 'A Night Divided'. This resource emphasizes advanced reading concepts such as theme, symbolism, perspective, and figurative language. It offers versatile tools in both printable PDF and Google Slides & Forms (digital) versions. The provided exercises provoke extended class discussions and peer exchanges. The complex questions require responses supported by textual evidence, speculative short answers, creation of imagery among others. It's explicitly aimed at challenging learners' critical thinking skills. Figuatrative Language Identification Worksheets The package includes worksheets related to recognizing figurative language used in 'A Night Divided'. These exercises can be done either as a whole group activity or small teams working on various chapters enabling learners to decode the type of figurative language used together with its meaning and rationale for usage. Theme Study Activity The 'Theme Study' section engages students into stimulating debates about the themes present in the novel; it prompts them forming smaller discussion circles each dissecting a different theme - providing opportunities for differentiated learning. Symbolsim Analysis Worksheets This also extends to Symbolism Analysis worksheets that theoretically challenge students as they investigate differing symbols used across this narrative. Perspective Establishing Exercises Learners are offered certain quotations from 'A Night Divided'. Learners are then required provide reasoned responses drawing anecdotes based on their personal perception or events directly drawn from the book. Learners finally fuse their thought-processes with their creative capabilities responding through designing hoodies that symbolize themes/ideas derived backed up by supportive text excerpts drawn from "Night Divided". In totality, A Night Divided Novel Study Theme and Symbolism Extension Activities offer numerous ways for learners to connect with and delve deeper into the thematic sphere of this engaging novel. This resource is tailored for middle school aged students (Grades 4-8) aligning perfectly with Language Arts curricula focusing on comprehension, strategies, literature reading.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Theme Study, Symbolism Analysis, Figurative Language, Higher-level Thinking Skills, Extended Activities
Toni Morrison Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Toni Morrison
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Toni Morrison is perhaps the most significant American novelist of the late twentieth-century. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Beloved, Sula, Song of Solomon, and more , with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Toni Morrison fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Toni Morrison essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Toni Morrison biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Toni Morrison notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Robert Frost
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Robert Frost has been inspiring aspiring poets and enthusiastic literary scholars for generations. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the writer of "The Road Less Taken," with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Robert Frost fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Robert Frost essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Robert Frost biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Robert Frost notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
An Onomatopeia Adventure Bundle
ELA, Literature, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Product Title: An Onomatopoeia Adventure Bundle Our product, the 'Onomatopoeia Adventure Bundle,' is a valuable resource for educators ranging from public school teachers to those who homeschool. This bundle primarily caters to early childhood through the third grade, focusing on instructing children about 'Onomatopoeia' in an enjoyable, captivating, and interactive manner. This inclusive package comprises a PDF version of the children's book 'An Onomatopoeia Adventure' , which serves as a fun and effective tool to introduce young learners to language arts. The narrative follows two engaging characters - Ono the wise turtle, and Mato the playful dog - as they embark on an adventure filled with creative sound words called onomatopoeias. To supplement this reading journey further, the bundle also includes a special resource packet created exclusively for this book. It extends your teaching possibilities with seven distinct active learning sheets including: Bubble maps, Word search challenges (both basic and intermediate levels), Matching activities, Stick puppets construction exercises among others. The aim here is not only to widen vocabulary but also stimulate logical thinking while maintaining an element of fun. Note that most of these activities cater perfectly for grades 1-3 though some can be adapted down level suitable for Pre-K and Kindergarten too according them more challenge. A distinguishing feature of this product is its versatility in its consumption; you can choose how you want to view it – one page at a time or as double-page spread by adjusting settings if using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Also note that this download via Teach Simple gives access only to the PDF version; physical paperbacks are available separately through Amazon. The 'Onomatopoeia Adventure Bundle' This proves itself as not mere reading material but invites kinesthetic interaction through a lively blend of adventure narratives coupled with dynamic worksheets making it perfect fit into any syllabus catering Language Arts specific Literature sub-subject – all while introducing young minds gently yet effectively into world ‘onomatopoeic’ words. If you seek fun immersion into language arts via literature specifically designed for youthful learners; if your teaching method encourages active participation merged innovatively with reading - then our Onomatopoeia Adventure Bundle should be just what your lesson plan needs!
Author Super Teacher Tactics
Tags Onomatopoeia Learning, Language Arts, Adventure Literature, Active Learning, Interactive Reading
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll Dive into the magical world of Lewis Carroll, the author of the beloved children's classics Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. This 6-page resource bundle scaffolds the research and essay writing process to guide students as they explore Carroll's life and literary works. The lesson begins with a biography and note-taking handout where students gather facts and sources on Carroll. Next, they use an essay outline worksheet to organize their research into an informative five-paragraph essay on the author. Peer review and revision checklist provided. Finally, a CC-aligned rubric (editable Google Sheet included) lets you easily assess students' final drafts. Applicable for grades 6-11 language arts classes, this resource bundle facilitates rich learning on Carroll through guided research, writing, collaboration and more. Let your students fall down the rabbit hole and discover this magical author!
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric, Lewis Carroll
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Mark Twain
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Mark Twain has been called "the first American writer," and it's easy to see why after exploring his life and works. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and many other classics, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Mark Twain fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Mark Twain essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Mark Twain biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Mark Twain notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Charles Dickens
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Charles Dickens is perhaps the most significant novelist of the Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Great Expectations , A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and many other classic novels, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Charles Dickens fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Charles Dickens essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Charles Dickens biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Charles Dickens notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Dante Alighieri
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few poets have had a larger impact on religious thought than the the twelfth-century Florentine, Dante Alighieri. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the writer of The Divine Comedy with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Dante Alighieri fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Dante Alighieri essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Dante Alighieri biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Dante Alighieri notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams
ELA, Literature, Writing, Research, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams Guide students through researching the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams with this complete 6-page lesson plan. Students begin by gathering facts and citing sources about Williams' life using the provided research worksheet. Next, they organize their notes into an outline to draft a 5-paragraph informational essay on the playwright. The packet includes an essay prompt with writing tips, peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric to assign and assess the project. This resource scaffolds the research process for students to independently build knowledge on Williams through notetaking, outlining, drafting, revising with peers, and submitting a final researched essay. Modify the included rubric by editing the linked Google Sheet file. This versatile activity can be used as a complete lesson or abbreviated research project for grades 8-11.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining
Sample Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This no-prep short science fiction story with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day sub plan or as an introduction to a larger unit on story-genre or creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Hallway” will appropriately introduce the elements of science fiction stories to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis and writing skills. Planning a week-long unit around this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the story and analysis questions to your students and let them read the story and answer the questions (or read the story aloud and answer the questions as a discussion - your choice!). Once you feel your students are ready for their understanding of the story to be assessed, hand out the literary analysis essay assignment. The essay's prompt is based upon response questions and the worksheet also includes literary analysis writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric for straightforward grading. Your download includes the following: - The short science fiction narrative "The Hallway," by Richard Post (written exclusively for The Language of Educational Art) - 8 accompanying response questions (w/ answer key) designed to further your students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts found in science fiction stories - A self-checking Easel activity version of the analysis questions - A literary analysis essay assignment that builds on students' understanding of "The Hallway" and how science fiction narratives are structured (40 points - tied to 4 Common Core Standards) SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE HALLWAY': It's 2141, and Dr. Abraham Lazarouch has spent the past eighty years inventing the technology to cure death. Facing his "original-life" mortality, Dr. Lazarouch reflects on his long career while being prepared for life as a BioDroid. But what awaits the doctor on the far end of the Hallway? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 13 pages.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Science Fiction, Literary Analysis, Sample Essay, Essay
Crossword Puzzle: King Lear
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Crossword Puzzle: King Lear is a remarkable teaching resource specifically designed to make Shakespeare's much-loved tragedy, King Lear , both accessible and engaging for students. It's not just a simple crossword ; it's an enriching tool that brings literature to life in the classroom setting. This Crossword Puzzle: King Lear is constructed around key themes, characters, and situations from this seminal play. Skillfully curated clues spark interest and curiosity in students while encouraging them to recall details from their study of the text - making learning interactive and impactful. Although ideal for grades 11-12 who are studying the text at depth, it can also prove beneficial for students of grade 8-10 when used as: a guided group activity a lively introduction into Shakespearean literature. The crossword works wonderfully well as a centerpiece for small-group discussions or homework assignment where juniors can team up with seniors for peer-to-peer learning. For more confident learners, it serves as an enjoyable independent challenge that reinforces comprehension while promoting critical thought. Beyond being light and fun, Crossword Puzzle: King Lear brings true educational value by stretching learners' academic boundaries slightly out of their comfort zone - because real learning happens at the edge of one's known knowledge horizon. Not all answers will come instantly upon reading the clues; some require deeper thinking and application – a process sure to bolster students' understanding over time. Those moments spent wrestling with challenging clues translate into significant learning milestones– leaving your students with increased confidence about tackling complex texts like King Lear solo! This sense of achievement makes encountering one of English Literature’s greatest works much less intimidating and way more rewarding! Available as a PDF document under Language Arts category (subcategories include 'Literature' & 'Reading Comprehension'), this product fills gaps in learnings through gentle challenges meant to stimulate rather than overwhelm young minds. Use Crossword Puzzle: King Lear —a great combination of education & entertainment—to bring fresh vigor into your classroom teaching!
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Shakespeare, King Lear, Literature Enrichment, Classroom Activity, Comprehension Reinforcement
ESL EFL Writing Worksheet: "The Hobbit" Lord of the Ring Reading
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, ESL, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
ESL EFL Writing Worksheet: "The Hobbit" Lord of the Ring Reading This super nerdy ESL-EFL-TESOL-TEFL Reading Comprehension and Essay Writing Activity Worksheet is ideal to improve Language skills in English (reading and writing). Suitable participants for this English as a second or foreign language Activity are High Schoolers (teens). This English as a Second or foreign Language Educational Product is great for ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Centers Abroad or any English second language tutor or private Teacher/educator (online or offline) around the globe. This Nerdy ESL EFL TESOL TEFL Lord of the Rings Activity Lesson includes (12 Printable PDF Pages): an Extract from "The Hobbit" by J.R.R Tolkien (Introduction to a Hobbit-Hole, Bilbo meets Gandalf, the Dwarves come to Bilbo's Home) 11 Questions related on the text (+ Paper for answers) two Essay Writing Activity Prompts (your dream house and an expected event that has happened in your life) 1 QR CODE -Linked YouTube Video with the Movie Extract of text read in class Smart Phones are employed for this PDF ESL, EFL Activity for Learning Purposes PS: QR-CODES can be ideal to make our Students ' Learning Process available ANYWHERE and ANYTIME they want This Fantastic ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL English as a Second or foreign Language Teaching Resource (worksheet; 12 printable PDF pages) is great for Intermediate Advanced ESL EFL learners. It aims to introduce learners to J.R.R Tolkien and his works while improving their reading and writing skills. ESL with Alan is a Brand New ESL, EFL, TESOL,TEFL Store that aims to help English as a Second Language Teachers, Educators and Tutors (be it online or offline) to achieve their teaching objectives while creating a fun and stimulating environment. Never Forget! Learning is fun, So should English! Always For Further PDF ESL, EFL, TESOL, TEFL Nerdy Teaching Resources, click here ESL with Alan !
Author Learning with Alan
Tags ESL, EFL, English, ESL Resources, Reading, Writing, Lord Of The Rings, Worksheet, ESL Reading, Activity
"Zane and the Hurricane" Novel Study Vocabulary Activities
ELA, Literature, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets
Zane and the Hurricane Novel Study Vocabulary Activities An essential tool for educators teaching the novel Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick. Practical for grades 4th through 6th, this resource enhances literature, reading, and vocabulary comprehension in language arts subjects. Vocabulary Focused Activities: Match words to definitions. Crossword puzzles centered around new vocabulary. Use quotes from the book to deduce word meanings with context clues. Making learning Interactive: Categorize similar words together Determine which word doesn't belong in a set Sentence writing using newly learned words Synonym/ Antonym practice exercises to internalize new terms effectively Note: The resource comes complete with six different quizzes reinforcing previously learned vocabulary concepts, ensuring understanding at varied points of instruction and providing practical ways for students to demonstrate their comprehensive grasp on new language concepts introduced through story chapters. Evaluation & Versatility: Included answer keys make it convenient for teachers to assess student's progress. The flexible nature of these activities allows them to fit perfectly in various settings- be it group class participation or individual homework assignments improving reader engagement with subject matter beyond just written comprehension. Inclusions: Teacher’s guide Activity sheet packages (including vocabularies) Quizz options--> Answer Keys--> An ideal educational tool, Zane and the Hurricane Novel Study Vocabulary Activities , enriches students' verbal communication skills effectively within an engaging curricular context originally centered around Rodman Philbrick's narrative Western Australias masterpiece, Zane & The Hurricane .
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Vocabulary Development, Novel Study, Vocabulary Activities, Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Hurricane Vocabulary
4th Grade Language Arts Weekly Review
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Help students reinforce ALL of the 4th grade Common Core Language Arts standards in this set of 30 weekly review activity sheets! Each week features a standard aligned in the area of Literature, Informational Text, Language, and Vocabulary. Questions are content rich and performance focuses on the highest levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy as kids apply, analyze, and synthesize important concepts. The spiral nature of this resource makes it ideal to use all year long as a weekly review station, homework, intervention task, formative assessment , and so much more!
Author JB Creations
Tags 4th Grade Language Arts, 4th Grade Reading Weekly Review, Language Arts Weekly Review, 4th Grade Language Arts Standards Review , 4th Grade Reading Review Worksheets
Crossword Puzzle: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Crossword Puzzle: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is a versatile educational tool designed for students in the 8th to 12th grades. This unique resource brings together the joys of vocabulary building and an enriching exploration into a timeless classic by Shakespeare. The objective is two-fold. Firstly, it aims at imparting knowledge. Secondly, it introduces an element of fun in learning through gentle challenges. Through this crossword puzzle, students enter an immersive experience that broadens their vocabulary while familiarizing them with this significant literary creation. The puzzle strikes a delightful balance between familiar concepts and new learnings - not every clue has an immediate answer but encourages deeper thought and analysis. Educators or homeschoolers: Can use this as group activities during reading sessions promoting student collaboration. Small groups or individuals: For those requiring special attention, these crossword puzzles can serve as ideal brain stimulators enhancing comprehension skills - perfect for differentiated instruction strategies. The questions serve not just as simple riddles to solve but may spark great conversations about characters, themes or events related to 'The Tragedy of Julius Caesar', leading to improved critical thinking capacities among learners. This tool seamlessly fits into Language Art curriculums focusing on Literature and Reading Comprehension segments. Luckily, the easy PDF format allows seamless integration into any lesson plan across varied digital devices helping educators shape future wordsmiths effortlessly! By using Crossword Puzzle: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar , young learners will eventually appreciate how unfamiliar words can be integral within narrative frameworks possibly resulting in increased appreciation towards nuanced literary works - thus beautifully enriching their linguistic journey!
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Crossword Puzzle, Literature Exploration, Vocabulary Enrichment, Educational Resource, Shakespeare
A Hamlet Crossword Puzzle
ELA, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
This Hamlet Crossword Puzzle resource is a great way to have students learn vocabulary in Hamlet . Students will find in the answer to about 76 clues to complete this crossword puzzle! With about 41 clues coming across, students who find the answers will be halfway done! Then with about 40 clues going down, they would have completed this Hamlet Crossword Puzzle. In doing so, students will have reviewed all the information about Hamlet which will prepare them to write essays about it! By using this Hamlet Crossword Puzzle, you will take the classics to a whole new level for your students! They will be engaged, they will have a task in hand while they will have to re-read, collaborate, and prepare! This Hamlet Crossword Puzzle was designed for high school students and it may be used in conjunction with a literature lesson, vocabulary, or quotes explorations. These can be completed individually or in pairs. For this Hamlet Crossword Puzzle, all answers are provided to facilitate checking for right answers. For similar or other engaging resources for your students, in format or content, visit my store here!
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Hamlet, Hamlet Crossword Puzzle, Crosswords, Hamlet Vocabulary, Shakespeare, Hamle Puzzle, Hamlet Crossword, Crossword Hamlet
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Gary Paulsen
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few authors have mastered the art of the the young adult novel like Gary Paulsen . This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Hatchet , Woodsong, and many other classic works, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Gary Paulsen fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Gary Paulsen essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Gary Paulsen biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Gary Paulsen notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson This 6-page teaching resource guides students through researching the life of poet Emily Dickinson and writing a 5-paragraph essay. Students first gather facts and sources on a 2-page background research and note-taking worksheet. An essay outline activity then walks them through drafting a short research essay, using the provided peer review checklist and Common Core rubric. The resource can be used as a complete research lesson or adapted as a shorter research activity. It includes full-color and B&W versions, an editable rubric, and a Google Sheet for easy integration into Google Classroom. Specifically designed for grades 7-11 ELA , it scaffolds the research and writing process so students can independently explore Dickinson's life and work. Use for whole-class, small group, or individual assignments.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Oscar Wilde was perhaps the funniest and most inventive writer of the late Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned writer of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and A Picture of Dorian Grey with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Oscar Wilde fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: An Oscar Wilde essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) An Oscar Wilde biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Oscar Wilde notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.R.R. Tolkien
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research and Write About J.R.R. Tolkien, Author of The Lord of the Rings This 6-page teaching resource provides students the opportunity to research and write a 5-paragraph essay on J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the acclaimed Lord of the Rings series. Through scaffolded worksheets, outlines, checklists and rubrics, students will gather facts, organize research, draft, peer review, revise and submit a final paper on Tolkien's life and works. The step-by-step materials guide students from initial background research through final essay submission. A research and note-taking worksheet assists students in finding facts and quality sources on Tolkien. Next, an essay outline activity structures the information into an introduction, body paragraph topics, and conclusion format. Students then utilize a peer review checklist before revising their paper for a final grade (CCSS-aligned rubric included). This resource can be implemented as a complete research lesson or integrated into parts of a broader unit plan. The materials are designed for secondary ELA grades 6-11, fitting a range of proficiency levels through its scaffolded approach. Skills focused on include research, note-taking, outlining, drafting, revising, and final paper writing.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining