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Then and Now History Drawing Project and Writing Activity
A no-prep art-history drawing and writing activity where students reimagine three famous artists/artworks in a modern context.
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Dead Poets Society (1989): Complete Movie Guide
A comprehension movie guide for the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, used alongside viewing the film to check understanding of plot, characters, and themes, and to prompt a creative writing response.
Answers included
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Cursive Writing
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history and modern debate over cursive writing, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 2 | Double Entry Journals
Provides double-entry journal prompts and a summary question analyzing Act 3, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet.
Editable
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Fashion Academies
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about what students and teachers experience at fashion academies, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Romeo and Juliet Act 3, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals
Provides double-entry journal prompts and analysis questions for Act 3, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, the scene in which Tybalt is killed and Romeo is banished.
Editable
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Documentaries
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history and styles of documentary filmmaking, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals
Provides four double-entry journal prompts and a summary question analyzing Act 1, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, focused on character relationships and power dynamics.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Fendi - Fashion House
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history and identity of the Italian fashion house Fendi, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scenes 2-3 – Journal
Provides double-entry journal prompts and summary questions analyzing Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3 of Romeo and Juliet, focused on character relationships and power dynamics.
Editable
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Endangered Languages
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about language endangerment and efforts to preserve endangered languages, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 1, Scene 1 | Double Entry Journals
A double-entry journal worksheet for close reading of Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing,' focused on using textual evidence to identify character relationships, power dynamics, and dramatic irony.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Egyptian Mythology
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about ancient Egyptian mythology and its gods and beliefs, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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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.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Duolingo - App
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the language-learning app Duolingo and its approach to education, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Dolce and Gabbana
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history and identity of the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Domestic Rabbit
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the domestication history and care of pet rabbits, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Much Ado About Nothing Act 2, Scene 3 | Double Entry Journals
A double-entry journal worksheet for close reading of Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing,' focused on using textual evidence to identify character relationships, power dynamics, and dramatic irony.
Editable
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Detective Stories
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history and appeal of detective fiction as a literary genre, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Ferrets - Exotic Pets
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the domestication and care of ferrets as exotic pets, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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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.
Editable
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - Florence - Italy
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the history, culture, and attractions of Florence, Italy, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.
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Creative Story Opening Activity
A one-page creative writing prompt sheet giving students several imaginative scenario starters to practice writing story openings.
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ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity - David Attenborough
Give ESL/EFL students a nonfiction reading passage about the life and career of naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough, paired with comprehension checks and essay writing prompts to build reading and writing skills.