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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: Sylvia Plath
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of poet Sylvia Plath, the writer of The Bell Jar and several iconic collections of poetry, 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 Sylvia Plath 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 Sylvia Plath 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 Sylvia Plath 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 Sylvia Plath 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: Harper Lee
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 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 Harper Lee, the renowned author of To Kill a Mockingbird, 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 Lee 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 Harper Lee 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 Harper Lee 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 Harper Lee 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: F. Scott Fitzgerald
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: F. Scott Fitzgerald Guide students to research the renowned author F. Scott Fitzgerald through this easy-to-implement resource. Students gather facts and sources about Fitzgerald's life using the background research and note-taking worksheet. Next, they outline their essay using the provided template, which structures their work into an informative five-paragraph format. Students then write a draft, utilize the peer review checklist, and submit a final version. Assess their work using the included rubric tied to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full resource for a complete research lesson or individual components as needed. This scaffolded and clearly organized resource makes researching and essay writing on Fitzgerald's life simple for students in grades 8-11. Editable files allow customization as desired.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: William Faulkner
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
William Faulkner Research and Essay Assignment Dive deeper into the renowned work of author William Faulkner with this complete 6-page secondary ELA resource on researching and essay writing. Students start by gathering facts and citing quality sources on Faulkner's background using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their notes using the essay outline to build a draft addressing essay requirements. Finally, students self and peer review using the checklist before handing in their 5-paragraph research essay on Faulkner, which is assessed with the included rubric. This carefully scaffolded resource can be implemented as a full lesson or activity on research skills and literary analysis. Appropriate for grades 8-12, it includes color and B&W teacher copies, an editable rubric, and is designed for whole class, small group, or independent work.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, 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
Literary Devices: Word Search - FLASH-MAC
ELA, Literature, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Word Searches, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Literary Devices: Word Search - FLASH-MAC A uniquely designed educator's resource that expertly combines learning and play. This game-type educational tool targets students in Grades 5 through 8 with the intent of enhancing their mastery over Literary Devices. An interesting word search puzzle embeds core vocabulary words, featuring: 17 essential Literary Device vocabulary words Focused vocab acquisition to enhance comprehension The interactive and engaging nature of a word search Versatility: Whether it's reinforcing individual understanding or used as homework assignments, facilitated in small group sessions fostering teamwork, or even integrated into diverse teaching methodologies – this learning tool can do it all! Compatibility & Convenience: Literary Devices: Word Search - FLASH-MAC is Mac-system compatible, offering seamless execution for teachers incorporating it into their lesson plans both offline and online. Innovative Home Education Tool: An innovative approach for home educators managing multiple grade levels. Makes complex material more digestible without overwhelming learners. In conclusion, blending fun entertainment with quality education focused on boosting vital language arts knowledge – the Literary Devices: Word Search - FLASH-MAC secures its position as a valuable addition in any teaching toolkit aimed at enriching classroom engagement either physically or virtually. .
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Software (Mac)
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
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
READING A NARRATIVE POETRY: THE SONG OF HIAWATHA - WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
These worksheets are perfect for teaching Reading Skills through a Narrative Poetry - The Song of Hiawatha by H. W. Longfellow. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers . Your students will love these ready to use exercises that are well planned for student engagement. After completing this New Bloom’s Taxonomy-based activities students will be able to: Find the meaning of challenging words and expressions in the poem. Identify the key ideas of the poem. Use textual clues to answer the retrieval and inferential questions. Analyse the poem to find its poetry elements – genre, message, tone, context, perspective, point of view, structure, rhyme scheme, purpose and metre. Evaluate the poet’s use of personification, hyperbole, imagery, repetition, alliteration and onomatopoeia. Write a summary, make a character description, explain the reader impact of figurative language and create a critical appreciation of the poem.
Author John Dsouza
Tags Poetry Comprehension, The Song Of Hiawatha, Worksheets With Answer Key, Reading Resources, Classroom Resources, Hiawatha Poem Words, Poetry 4th Grade Worksheets, Song Of Hiawatha Summary, The Song Of Hiawatha Summary And Analysis
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: John Steinbeck
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: John Steinbeck Guide students to research the renowned author John Steinbeck with this complete 6-page essay assignment. Students first gather facts and sources about Steinbeck's life using the provided 2-page handout. Next, they organize their research by outlining a 5-paragraph essay. Finally, students write a draft, utilize the peer review checklist, and submit a final research essay that can be assessed with the included rubric. This resource scaffolds the research process and develops writing skills. Use the full lesson or just parts as a research activity or sub plan for grades 8-11. Includes color and B&W printable PDFs plus an editable Google Sheet rubric that integrates with Google Classroom to easily assign and assess.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
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
Epic Iliad Packet
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource is an Epic Iliad Packet. Students will engage in discussions, journaling, vocabulary activities and so much more within this packet. There is an editable version in case you need to tweak anything to fit your students' needs. Included: - Journal/Quick Write - Mini Vocab Activity - Mini Literary Terms Activity - 10 Story Questions/Answer Key - Final Assignment: Journal - Quick Iliad Quiz/Answer Key
Author Time Thrifty Teacher
Tags Illiad, Literature, Comprehension, Poetry, Quick Write
Vocabulary Oportunity: Romeo and Juliet
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Discover new depths within the timeless classic Romeo and Juliet with Vocabulary Opportunity's innovative puzzles. Specially crafted for grades 8-12, these engaging resources build literary analysis skills by examining Shakespeare's word use and evolution over time. Students sharpen their thinking through decoding puzzles focused on key vocabulary from the iconic play. As an individual or collaborative activity , this versatile resource stretches young minds, strengthening reading proficiency and comprehension. Educators can seamlessly integrate these materials into lessons or homework, maintaining student interest while unlocking the full potential of future scholars. With its insightful approach packaged in an easily accessible PDF, Vocabulary Opportunity breathes new life into a foundational text. Let your students revisit a familiar play with fresh eyes, gaining not just vocabulary but deeper connections with time-tested literature.
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Shakespeare, Vocabulary Expansion, Reading Comprehension, Language Evolution, Cognitive Skills
Chasing Vermeer Reader Response Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets
About Chasing Vermeer Reader Response Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary The Chasing Vermeer Reader Response Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary is a teaching resource designed for the enhancement of reading comprehension skills among Grade 3-6 learners. Primarily, it aims to encourage independent interaction with text, ultimately fostering critical thinking capacity and understanding. Vocabulary Reinforcement A major component within this kit revolves around vocabulary strengthening. It features extensive chapter-wise exercises centered on engaging students profoundly with words. Comprehension Assessment The comprehension element comprises short-answer questions formulated to assess a student's grasp of the text at hand while simultaneously honing their literary analysis skills. Advantages & Applications Versatility: This tool can be used for whole-group instructions or catalyze lively group discussions in literature circles, focusing on improving student understanding through textual discussions. Catering to Different Learning Approaches: It suits small group instructions where an individualized learning approach is desired without compromising orderliness in classrooms. Furthermore, even book clubs that seek inclusive engagement strategies will find it beneficial. Beyond Homework Activities: As homework assignments, these resources could help students develop analytical mindsets towards encountered literature independently. Coverage & Structure Covering elements from pre-reading quote analysis through final assessments, educators are bestowed with curriculum-aligned materials divided into manageable sections based solely on chapters. Incorporating both vocabulary practice along with comprehensive chapter-wise questions present teachers with a balanced mix. A Distinct Element – Final Assessment Section: This study guide sets itself apart with its final assessment section which fuses multiple-choice and short answer questions – offering insights into learner's progress at breadth and depth levels. Answer Keys for Effective Teaching To make the teachers' experience even simpler, this material provides answer keys for all included resources: vocabulary practice, organized chapter-wise short-answer comprehension questions, and the final assessment activity . These aids arm educators effectively for efficient teaching and monitoring processes. In Sum A unique educational tool bringing together crucial language arts elements in potent synchrony lays within Chasing Vermeer Reader Response Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary. Not only does it stimulate learners to engage proactively in their reading journey but fortifies their understanding via critical thinking.
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Practice, Reader Response, Literature Analysis, Independent Reading
Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders - Part 1 by Phonics Advantage
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Literature, Poetry, Grade 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders is a program that equips students with decoding tools (phonograms, blends, phonics rules, pronunciation rules, word endings and syllable dividing examples) to enable students to become successful, independent readers. Phonics Strategies makes learning to read fun by using diversification to hold the student’s interest with hands-on activities, listening skills, phonics games, phonics poems, flipbooks, and worksheets. Part 1 of Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders is a 221-page PDF that focuses on 25 Vc phonograms (chunks) and words ending in -le syllables (ble, ple, dle, tle, etc.) Part 1 also introduces Silent E's and uses hands-on activities to experience how a short-vowel Vc chunk becomes a long-vowel phonogram when Silent E is added. There are ten Nonsense Word Challenge Sheets where students practice less common consonant blends and digraphs. The rule of doubling the consonant of a Vc chunk when adding a word ending beginning with a vowel is emphasized throughout the units through examples and worksheets. Students learn how recognizing Vc chunks can help them to divide longer words into syllables. The PDF zip-file includes 5 Chunk Reviews that can be used as assessment tools; Mentor Notes, tips and suggestions; 5 Phonogram Memory/Match Games; 5 Parent Letters (for using materials as homework); Pronunciation Rules (Soft C, Double Vowels, ir-er-ur); Answer Keys; and Listening Skills challenges. The Phonics Strategies series are a mixture of serious phonics concepts and educational fun.
Author Phonics Advantage
Tags Phonics For 2nd Graders, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Games, Phonics Poems, Phonics Flipbooks, Vc Chunks, Phonics Advantage, Vowel Substituition, Silent E, Phonics Rules
Crossword Puzzle: As You Like It
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Crossword Puzzle: As You Like It Crossword Puzzle: As You Like It is a useful teaching tool specifically designed for public school educators and homeschoolers. The primary aim of this resource is to enhance students' language arts skills, particularly in the areas of literature and reading comprehension. This interactive tool works best with students from grades 8-12 and takes a casual yet thought-provoking approach to one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays - 'As You Like It'. While the clues are not overly complicated, they nonetheless provide sufficient depth for stimulating critical thinking. For younger learners or those who are new to crosswords, working in pairs or small groups can make the puzzle more accessible. Uniqueness & Advantages The challenge of our crossword does not lie in its difficulty level but rather in its design that inspires contemplation and discussion among learners. Some answers get quickly solved, offering immediate knowledge reinforcement whereas others push students to reflect—this is where real learning happens! Beyond being merely an entertaining recreational activity , every puzzle throws a challenge at your students which expands their vocabulary when they tackle it. A sense of accomplishment permeates upon completion as their perseverance against difficulties broadens their knowledge base hence enhancing the satisfaction derived once it's accomplished. Solution Explanations : The solution comes with comprehensive explanations that go beyond giving mere answers—it uncovers unusual problem-solving methods adding another layer to its educational role making this an awesome instrument for teaching Language Arts. In essence, Crossword: As You Like It skillfully merges enjoyment with learning that both challenges intellects while invigorating souls. Distribution format & Inclusion The puzzle comes in a PDF file format, which can be seamlessly included in various plans. It can spur class-wide discussions around solving each clue or can be deployed as collaborative homework following related literary reading activities. Doing so embeds higher-level thinking and affirms retention related to literature works such as 'As You Like It'.
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Crossword Puzzle, Literature, Reading Comprehension, Shakespeare, Teaching Resource
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Agatha Christie
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few authors have mastered the art of the mystery like Agatha Christie. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of And Then There Were None , Murder on the Orient Express, and many other classic mysteries, 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 Agatha Christie 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 Agatha Christie 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 Agatha Christie 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 Agatha Christie 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
Pseudo Crossword: 20 Questions Julius Caesar
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Crosswords Puzzles, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Pseudo Crossword : 20 Questions Julius Caesar A dynamic teaching resource that effectively combines language arts with the historical narrative of Julius Caesar. This compelling crossword imitates format offers 20 carefully crafted questions and clues, each highlighting different elements of the iconic Shakespearean play. The Pseudo Crossword in Detail The Pseudo Crossword touches on various aspects related to Julius Caesar, making it an engaging tool for students from grades 8 through 12. It focuses on bridging literature and reading comprehension within the Language Arts curriculum by blending learning and fun. This approach prompts students to delve deeper into: The plot Characters Themes, and more. A Different Way to Learn Context Incorporated within its structure are new methods for understanding context while sorting through clues tied directly to key points and characters in Julius Caesar. Compared with traditional crosswords that incorporate broader themes or information, this tool promotes specialized critical thinking centered around a single piece of literature. A Resource Suitable for Diverse Educational Arrangements This exclusive PDF file provides excitement whether used by individual players or groups working together - making it adaptable for varied educational settings like whole group sessions or smaller breakout groups; homework assignments also work well with this resource as independent tasks leading to stronger retention. The Worksheet Setup: Straightforward enough for teachers to administer while being enjoyable enough that students look forward to undertaking their work - bringing them closer not just in understanding Julius Caesar but also sparking curiosity about additional literary classics. Rumor has it that educators have sung praises on this unique tool's ability in stirring active engagement amongst learners – leading them on a distinct path towards exploring literature innovatively! So why wait? Ignite wholesome learning sessions with Pseudo Crossword : 20 Questions Julius Caesar!
Author Jay Waggoner
Tags Teaching Resource, Language Arts, Julius Caesar, Crossword, Literature
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franz Kafka
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize about the life of the renowned novella-writer Franz Kafka 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 Kafka 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 Franz Kafka 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 Franz Kafka 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 Franz Kafka 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
Tips On Creating Cross References In Poetry For GCSE English (14-16 years)
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Tips on Creating Cross References in Poetry for GCSE English This 12-part series helps 14-16 year old students strengthen their poetry analysis skills to achieve higher GCSE English marks. The worksheets guide students to closely examine poems through cross-referencing. Each worksheet concentrates on one key skill, including using precise examples, analyzing rhyme schemes and rhythmic patterns, understanding figurative language, and connecting themes. With practice passages and sample student responses, students learn efficient annotation strategies to compare poetic elements. Using time-tested PEE/PERT and REAP poetry analysis frameworks step-by-step, students build confidence dissecting unfamiliar poems. By internalizing these strategies with the worksheets and applying to exam practice, students reach the C grade benchmark and beyond. The focused lessons efficiently prepare students for the analytical rigor of the new GCSE exam poetry component.
Author Guinea Pig Education
Tags Cross References, Poetry, Gcse, Exam Success, English
"Chasing Vermeer" Novel Study
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Graphic Organizers, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets
This novel study is a complete supplemental resource for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet. The included activities focus on the genre of mystery, reader response questions, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, character analysis, the elements of the plot, and more! Graphic organizers are included, along with a clue tracker chart and mystery genre posters. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ Who Was Johannes Vermeer? : A short biography about Vermeer that includes reader response questions. Reader Response Journal: This reader response journal is divided into 5 sections by chapters. Each section includes 1-2 pages of vocabulary practice and 1-2 pages of short answer comprehension questions, and a 4-page final assessment that is mixed with multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole group discussion/instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. Mystery Genre Resources - This section includes 2 mystery genre posters (2 color options) and a Clue Tracker to record clues or evidence regarding suspicious people or events from the novel. Quote Analysis with response questions : a pre-reading activity Elements of Plot: Graphic Organizer Character Analysis: This graphic organizer can be used for any character(s) at any point during the reading of the novel that you see fit. Task Cards : 2 sets of task cards are included. The first set is made up of open-ended questions & digging deeper prompts. The second set are the same questions used in the reader response journals but in a different format. This offers an alternative to the reader response journal activity .
Author Creatively Gifted
Tags Novel Study, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Partner Discussion, Graphic Organizers, Book Companion, Chasing Vermeer, Mystery, Anchor Chart, Reader Response, Chasing Vermeer Chapter Questions
An Onomatopeia Adventure Resource Packet
ELA, Literature, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed specifically for reinforcing the understanding of onomatopoeia to primary level students . This in-depth packet is essential to any Language Arts curriculum, providing educators with practical and engaging activities tailored to various grade levels - from Preschool to Grade 2 . Activities included in this The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet: Bubble Map, two levels of Word Search – basic and intermediate, a challenging Word Challenge, appealing Matching Stick Puppets among others. An interactive tool at its core, the packet pairs ideally with An Onomatopoeia Adventure , an engrossing children's picture book that's part of this offering. This vibrant narrative features the story of "Ono" (a wise turtle) and "Mato" (an exuberant dog) as they traverse an onomatopoeic adventure together. Digital Formats: The digital formats included are provided as a convenient PDF file type ideal for display via smartboards or projectors. An Onomatopoeia Adventure allows teachers to teach young learners interactively. Feedbacks about additional activity sheet additions are welcome though email: dmariebeck21@gmail.com. Additional Materials: The energizing ONOMATOPOEIA SONG enhancing instructed sessions. In Summary: The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet provides versatile teaching content directed towards nurturing language arts fundamentals while thematically integrating story-based learning.
Author Super Teacher Tactics
Tags Onomatopoeia Teaching, Adventure Resource Packet, Language Arts, Kinesthetic Learning, Story-based Learning