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I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud is a gentle, graceful reminder to notice the beautiful world around us. What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary List Poem Analysis Questions Personification Worksheet Theme Worksheet Speaker & Tone Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Creative Writing Worksheet Real-World Connection Questions Answers

This engaging resource combines storytelling and creative writing. Students learn key delivery techniques, reimagine classic fairytales with unique twists, and present their stories to the class. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Storytelling Warm-Ups Fairytales for Public Speaking Fairytale List Public Speaking Focus Fairytales Sandwich Feedback Method Fairytales with a Twist Cinderella with a Twist Example Fairytales with a Twist Worksheet Writing Space Rubrics Reflection Questions

Explore the uplifting themes of Emily Dickinson’s “Hope is the Thing with Feathers” with our ready-to-print lesson plan. Students will go beyond simply analyzing the poem, examining the psychology of hope and crafting their own poems inspired by extended metaphors. What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary Poem Analysis Questions Symbolism Worksheet Extended Metaphor Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Creative Writing Worksheets Real-World Connection Questions Answers

This resource is a great way to bring engagement to an informational text unit. A ten page magazine (created by me for educational purposes) is the core feature, with a games page and worksheets for students to create their own magazine included to maximize learning. Fascinating articles on the lost city of Atlantis and Ancient Egypt are guaranteed to engage students! What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Questions Magazine Analysis Questions Summarizing Articles Create a Magazine + Rubric Answers

Students will love A Sound of Thunder’s thrilling sci-fi suspense, and it is perfect for teaching cause and effect, symbolism, character comparison, and plot structure. This comprehensive and engaging lesson plan includes a variety of worksheets, paired activities, games, and more. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Analysis Questions Character Comparison Worksheet Cause & Effect Worksheet Symbolism Worksheet Plot Structure Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text What-If Game Written Response + Rubric Text Vs. Movie Worksheet Real-World Connection Extension Activities Online Game Answers A PowerPoint presentation is included to accompany the lesson.

Shirley Jackson’s chiling short story is sure to spark great debates on the dangers of blindly following traditions and conformity. Our comprehensive lesson plan is brimming with activities, such as a variety of worksheets, games, a paired video and informational text, and much more that will maximize engagement and learning. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Literary Elements Matching Literary Elements Analysis Old Man Warner Analysis Theme Worksheet Symbolism Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text x 2 Text Vs. Movie Worksheet Written Response + Rubric Real-World Connection Extension Activities Jeopardy The Hunger Games Connection Answers A PowerPoint presentation has been included to accompany the lesson. The Hunger Games connection activities have also been included, making it a perfect paired story.

Lamb to the Slaughter is a masterclass in irony and suspense and is sure to keep students engaged! This comprehensive and engaging lesson plan includes a variety of worksheets, paired activities, games, create a riddle activity, and more! What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Character Analysis Worksheet Irony Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response + Rubric Text Vs. Movie Worksheet Create a Riddle Activity Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Game Answers A PowerPoint presentation is included to accompany the lesson.

Tim Urban’s TED talk is relatable, humorous, and engaging. Our ready-to-print lesson plan is designed to maximize students’ engagement and ensure they fully reflect on tactics to combat their own procrastination. What’s included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Claims and Evidence Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Quiz Character Map Worksheet Self-Evaluation Worksheet Evidence Evaluation Checklist Answers

This lesson is the perfect introduction to persuasion (ethos, logos, pathos). Students will identify and analyze each types through engaging worksheets before either creating an advertisement or poster! What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Ethos Logos Pathos Introduction Ethos Logos Pathos Worksheet Persuade Your Classmates Activity Advertisement Analysis Poster Guide and Rubric Advertisement Guide and Rubric Answers

On Turning Ten captures the quiet sadness of growing up with vivid, nostalgic imagery. What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Vocabulary Metaphor Worksheet Imagery Worksheet Theme Worksheet Figurative Language Worksheet Speaker & Tone Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Answers

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Roald Dahl’s Man from the South is guaranteed to have students on the edge of their seats. Our comprehensive lesson plan has worksheets, games, discussions, and analyses that will keep the class engaged for up to 7 days! What’s Included: Teaching Guide Literary Elements Review Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Analysis Questions Setting Analysis Worksheet Character Analysis Worksheet Plot Structure Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response Essay Text vs. Movie Worksheet Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Game Answers

This lesson beautifully pairs two timeless pieces about motherly love and appreciation: Langston Hughes’ Mother to Son and Tupac Shakur’s Dear Mama. Students will compare and contrast the struggles both mothers faced as well as the time periods. Paired videos, informational texts, poetry writing worksheets, and much more, will keep students engaged and reflecting on their own loved ones! What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Questions Mother to Son Analysis Dear Mama Analysis Comparison Questions Mothers’ Dialogue Worksheet Tone Venn Diagram Theme Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Extension Activities Poetry Writing Worksheets Checklist & Rubric Answers A PowerPoint to accompany the lesson is also included.

All Summer in a Day is a relatable and powerful short story that will spark discussion about empathy, bullying, and consequences. This comprehensive and engaging lesson plan includes a variety of worksheets, paired activities, games, and more. What’s Included: Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Character Analysis Worksheet Theme Worksheet Plot Structure Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response + Rubric Real-World Connection Extension Activities Online Game Answers A PowerPoint presentation is included to accompany the lesson.

Students learn about the importance of identity with Evan Hunter’s fantastic short story, On the Sidewalk Bleeding. Our comprehensive lesson plan is brimming with activities, such as a variety of worksheets, games, a paired video and informational text, and much more that will maximize engagement and learning. What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Analysis Questions Symbolism Analysis Worksheet Character Analysis Worksheet Theme Worksheet Dialogue Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response Essay Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Game The Outsiders Connection Activities Answers A PowerPoint presentation to accompany the lesson has been included. The Outsiders connection activities have also been included, making it a perfect paired story.

Introduction to Poetry cleverly captures the tension between student and teacher in the classroom. This is a perfect lesson plan to begin any poetry unit! What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Activity Worksheet Metaphor Worksheet Analysis Questions Theme Worksheet Tone Worksheet Author Connection Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Poetry Writing Worksheets Answers

Harrison Bergeron is a fun and thought-provoking short story that uses irony to spark meaningful discussions about equality, freedom, and individuality. Our comprehensive lesson plan is brimming with activities, such as a variety of worksheets, games, a paired video and informational text, and much more that will maximize engagement and learning. What’s Included: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Analysis Questions Irony & Satire Worksheet Character Comparison Worksheet Theme Worksheet Perspective Writing Worksheet Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response Essay Text Vs. Movie Worksheet Real-World Connection Questions Extension Activities Online Game The Giver Connection Activities Answers A PowerPoint presentation to accompany the lesson has been included. The Giver connection activities have also been included, making it a perfect paired story.

This activity is the perfect way to introduce students to points of view in literature, culminating in a text analysis activity.

This analysis worksheet is used as part of our engaging and comprehensive Gary Soto short story unit.