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Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scenes 5-6 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scenes 5-6 | Double Entry Journals

Provides double-entry journal prompts and summary/analysis questions for Act 2, Scenes 5 and 6 of Romeo and Juliet.

Includes: double entry journal prompt/response boxes citing act.scene.line references · written response/summary questions with ruled answer lines

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 2, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 2, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 3 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (explaining Benedick's complaints about Claudio and his views on love, describing how Claudio, the Prince, and Leonato convince Benedick to give Beatrice a chance, and explaining how Benedick changes his mind about marriage), citing and explicating…

Includes: header with purpose statement · 3 double-entry journal prompt boxes each keyed to specific line ranges in Act 2, Scene 3 · final summary-writing prompt with ruled lines

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The Pearl Chapter 6 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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The Pearl Chapter 6 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 4 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific page ranges of Chapter 6 (how the promise of the pearl shifts from beginning to end, what makes Kino change his mind about giving himself up, the significance of the exchange between Kino and Juana when he wants to go on alone, and how Kino and Juana's…

Includes: name/period header · purpose statement · 4 double-entry journal prompt boxes tied to page ranges (Steinbeck 30-31/77, 80-81, 82-83, 93-97)

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The Pearl Chapter 5 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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The Pearl Chapter 5 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 3 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific page ranges of Chapter 5 (how Steinbeck defines masculinity/femininity through Kino and Juana, the mood set by the dawn description after Kino's canoe is destroyed, and the ways Juan Tomas supports Kino), citing key lines and explicating them, then write a…

Includes: name/period header · purpose statement · 3 double-entry journal prompt boxes tied to page ranges (Steinbeck 63-67, 69, 71-73)

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Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scenes 3-4 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scenes 3-4 | Double Entry Journals

Provides double-entry journal prompts and summary/analysis questions for Act 2, Scenes 3 and 4 of Romeo and Juliet.

Includes: double entry journal prompt/response boxes citing act.scene.line references · written response/summary questions with ruled answer lines

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 1, Scenes 2-3 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 1, Scenes 2-3 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to a double-entry journal prompt for Scene 2 (explaining how Leonato and his brother set up dramatic irony, citing and explicating key lines) and one for Scene 3 (describing Don John's temperament and aims, citing and explicating key lines), and write a brief in-their-own-words summary after each scene.

Includes: header with purpose statement and a note defining dramatic irony · 1 double-entry journal prompt box for Act 1, Scene 2 (lines 1.2.1-28) plus a scene-summary prompt · 1 double-entry journal prompt box for Act 1, Scene 3 (lines 1.3.1-72) plus a…

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Twelfth Night Act 1, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 1, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals

For 3 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (1.1.1-15, 1.1.25-43, 1.2.43-67), students explain what emotion/conflict/plan is being shown, then cite and explicate key lines from the text that show it; students also write in-your-own-words summaries of Scene 1 and Scene 2.

Includes: intro/purpose statement, note on character naming (Cesario/Viola), and note on MLA citation of Shakespearean plays · 2 double-entry journal prompt boxes for Scene 1 with a scene-1 summary prompt · 1 double-entry journal prompt box for Scene 2 with…

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SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade teaching resource preview
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SUMMER ESL Writing Prompts and Drawing for K-2nd Grade

Differentiated summer-themed journal writing prompts with drawing components for K-2nd grade, aimed at ESL/early writers practicing sentence-building and writing conventions.

Includes: For each prompt: a list/organizer page, a draw-and-color page, differentiated writing pages with varying line scaffolds (tracing lines vs. blank lines), and a…

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 3, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 3, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 2 double-entry journal prompts for Scene 1 (what Hero, Ursula, and Margaret do to convince Beatrice to give Benedick a chance; how Beatrice changes her mind about marriage) and 2 for Scene 2 (how Claudio, Leonato, and the Prince know Benedick is in love; Don John's actions to disrupt the wedding and the…

Includes: header with purpose statement · 2 double-entry journal prompt boxes keyed to line ranges in Act 3, Scene 1, plus a Scene 1 summary prompt · 2 double-entry journal prompt boxes keyed to line ranges in Act 3, Scene 2, plus a Scene 2 summary prompt

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 2, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 2, Scenes 1-2 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 4 double-entry journal prompts for Scene 1 (Beatrice's views on men/marriage, contrasting Leonato and Beatrice's advice to Hero, what Don John and Borachio do to start trouble, the Prince's plan while waiting for Claudio and Hero's marriage) and 1 prompt for Scene 2 (what Don John and Borachio plan to cause…

Includes: header with purpose statement · 4 double-entry journal prompt boxes keyed to line ranges in Act 2, Scene 1, plus a Scene 1 summary prompt · 1 double-entry journal prompt box keyed to a line range in Act 2, Scene 2, plus a Scene 2 summary prompt

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Summer Journal Writing Prompts – Draw and Write Journal Story teaching resource preview
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Summer Journal Writing Prompts – Draw and Write Journal Story

A set of 29 draw-and-write journal pages with summer-themed writing prompts to build early writing habits (capitals, punctuation, spacing, sounding out words) alongside illustration.

Includes: 29 individual draw-and-write pages, each with a title prompt (e.g. 'My Summer Vacation Plans', 'A Day at the Beach', 'My Favorite Summer Activity', 'A Family…

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Much Ado About Nothing Act 5, Scenes 1-4 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 5, Scenes 1-4 | Double Entry Journals

Students respond to 3 double-entry journal prompts for Scene 1 (Leonato's reaction and plan, dramatic irony in the Prince/Claudio/Benedick exchange, Leonato's proposed solution) and write in-their-own-words summaries for Scenes 1, 2, and 3 (Scenes 2-3 have summary prompts only, no double-entry boxes); then respond to 2…

Includes: header with purpose statement · 3 double-entry journal prompt boxes keyed to line ranges in Act 5, Scene 1, plus a Scene 1 summary prompt · Scene 2 summary prompt only (no double-entry box)

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Spring Writing Journal teaching resource preview
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Spring Writing Journal

A multi-page spring-themed writing journal combining word work (write/trace spring words) with open writing prompts.

Includes: write spring words page · trace spring words page

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Twelfth Night Act 4, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 4, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals

For 4 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (4.1.1-45, 4.2.46-70, 4.2.1-133, 4.3.1-37), students explain dramatic irony and character reactions (Sebastian mistaken for Cesario by the Fool/Toby/Andrew, Sebastian's reaction meeting Olivia, the Fool's character when visiting Malvolio, Sebastian's doubts and…

Includes: intro/purpose statement and note on character naming (Cesario/Viola) · 4 double-entry journal prompt boxes covering Scenes 1, 2, and 3 · in-your-own-words summary prompt for each of Scenes 1, 2, and 3

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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Winter teaching resource preview
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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Winter

Provide a week's worth of winter-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.

Includes: printable daily writing journal (Monday-Friday format, repeated) with guidelines and a reader-feedback rubric on each page

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The Tempest Act 4, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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The Tempest Act 4, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals

A double-entry journal worksheet for high school students to closely read and analyze Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' through both traditional close reading and an explicit feminist critical lens.

Includes: definition of 'feminist critical lens' · double-entry journal prompts keyed to specific line ranges in Act 4, Scene 1 · two metaphor-analysis extended-response questions

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Summer Journal Pages, End of Year Craft, Take Home Writing Activity for Summer Vacation, Last Day of School Handout, Homeschool Printables teaching resource preview
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Summer Journal Pages, End of Year Craft, Take Home Writing Activity for Summer Vacation, Last Day of School Handout, Homeschool Printables

Forever June Digital Design My quick and easy to complete Summer Journal Pages are the perfect way to keep kids writing over the Summer Break! My Printable Summer Journal Set contains 2 DIY Journal sheets that allow children the opportunity to easily complete the writing prompts and complete a daily doodle. Teachers can send…

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Twelfth Night Act 2, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 2, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals

For 3 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (2.1.1-47, 2.2.17-41, 2.3.120-189), students explain a relationship/realization/plot development (Antonio & Sebastian's plans, Viola's realization about the ring, Maria & Toby's scheme against Malvolio), then cite and explicate key lines from the text that show…

Includes: intro/purpose statement and note on character naming (Cesario/Viola) · 3 double-entry journal prompt boxes covering Scenes 1, 2, and 3 · in-your-own-words summary prompt for each of Scenes 1, 2, and 3

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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Spring teaching resource preview
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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Spring

Provide a week's worth of spring-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.

Includes: printable daily writing journal (Monday-Friday format, repeated) with guidelines and a reader-feedback rubric on each page

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Twelfth Night Act 1, Scenes 3-4 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 1, Scenes 3-4 | Double Entry Journals

For 3 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (1.3.14-42, 1.3.44-59, 1.3.80-139), students explain character motivations/actions (Toby, Andrew, Maria), then cite and explicate key lines from the text that show it; students also write in-your-own-words summaries of Scene 3 and Scene 4.

Includes: intro/purpose statement, note on character naming (Cesario/Viola), and note on MLA citation of Shakespearean plays · 3 double-entry journal prompt boxes for Scene 3 · in-your-own-words summary prompt for Scene 3

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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Summer teaching resource preview
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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Summer

Provide a week's worth of summer-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.

Includes: printable daily writing journal (Monday-Friday format, repeated) with guidelines and a reader-feedback rubric on each page

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Twelfth Night Act 3, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 3, Scenes 1-3 | Double Entry Journals

For 5 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (3.1.1-49, 3.1.61-69, 3.1.94-172, 3.2.1-64, 3.3.1-54), students explain wordplay, character opinions, message delivery, persuasion, and relationships (the Fool and Cesario's wordplay, Viola's opinion of the Fool, Olivia/Cesario's exchange, Andrew being convinced…

Includes: intro/purpose statement and note on character naming (Cesario/Viola) · 5 double-entry journal prompt boxes covering Scenes 1, 2, and 3 · in-your-own-words summary prompt for each of Scenes 1, 2, and 3

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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Fall teaching resource preview
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Daily Bell Ringers Writing Prompts for Fall

Provide a week's worth of fall-themed daily writing prompts ('bell ringers') for classroom warm-up writing practice, delivered as a prompt slideshow paired with a printable writing journal.

Includes: printable daily writing journal (Monday-Friday format, repeated) with guidelines and a reader-feedback rubric on each page

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Twelfth Night Act 3, Scene 4 | Double Entry Journals teaching resource preview
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Twelfth Night Act 3, Scene 4 | Double Entry Journals

For 4 double-entry journal prompts tied to specific line ranges (3.4.1-61, 3.4.65-150, 3.4.227-283 & 3.4.284-302, 3.4.326-404), students explain dramatic irony and character reactions (Olivia/Malvolio, Malvolio/Toby, Viola vs. Andrew reacting to a dueling challenge, Antonio's interference), then cite and explicate key lines…

Includes: intro/purpose statement, note on character naming (Cesario/Viola), and note defining dramatic irony · 4 double-entry journal prompt boxes covering the scene · 1 argumentative prompt on whether Malvolio's treatment is justified

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