This handout outlines the beginning of the Puritans, their major beliefs, and the beginning of the religion in America. This can be used in both H... ByMs. W.
Since I learned about Yodio at the 2008 NECC in Washington, DC, I have tried to work it into at least one lesson per class. This activity can be us... ByKate Reid
A t-chart that asks students to compare Moloch & Belial as they appear in the catalog in Book 1 (or can be used to compare the speeches in Book 2) ... ByEd Dehoratius
Soldier's Heart by Gary Paulsen Study Guide Chapters One - Three (plus Foreword) Questions. Excellent study guide questions centered around all bas... ByKit Marlowe
This quotation puzzle from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet helps students learn quotes from The Bard as well as Shakespearean concepts. It'... ByMark Jordan
This is a fun activity to review parts of speech. The teacher would have to supply the words (I use the vocabulary words we're studying for additi... ByMs. W.
I've listed ten descriptions that either have imagery in their descriptions or not. Students are instructed to "Label them with an “I” if they ... ByHeather Reilly
Ender?s Game Vocab. Ch.12 & 13 test
The 48 question vocabulary test requires students to match meaning to word and then identify the part of spe... By Lonnie Jones Taylor
This chapter focuses on what students need to know in order to write a good draft. Specifically, it covers these key aspects:
• how to put ide... ByJoy Learning
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This is a three part epic poem about a Catholic priest who ends up in Valahlla. There he has a few misadventures and ends up in Hell. In H... ByRandall Hudson
“Introduction to Non-Fiction Style Analysis” offers students the vocabulary and a procedural approach to writing about non-fiction. Through mod... ByPatricia R. Thompson
All the best youtube videos for teaching English, in a click and view format.
Hours have been spent culling and testing these videos and commer... ByEflclassroom
This PowerPoint presentation instructs students in the opening stages of writing. This presentation was developed for the first days of an English ... ByJosh Rutherford
A 90 minute presentation that walks students through the process of poetry analysis--many literary terms and examples from classic poems.... ByLisbeth Welch-stamos
You will find three unique ways to get class started during your Lord of the Flies unit. William Golding has written a book to be remembered and ge... ByProud 2 Teach
Help your students create a better introduction to their autobiographical narrative by showing them a Power Point with examples. Six types of crea... ByVeronica Rosmurillo
It is not enough to just study spelling words and look up definitions. This activity is designed to help students learn new words in a way that the... ByJessica Lacroix
This PPT discusses John Millington Synge's Irish depiction of a Greek tragedy. It might be a good, short piece to use, in fact, with the study of ... ByDonna Hart
This template is a great activity that can be used weekly/bi-weekly for any word stems--including Word Within the Word. It challenges students to ... ByMiddle School Teache
A superb AP English Rubric for Writing Assignments that has been approved by both, the College Board and the State of California.
It is divided ... ByLarry Corio
This file contains two versions of a Story Elements Unit Exam. Using Costa's Leveled Questioning and Bloom's Taxonomy, these tests ask rigorous qu... ByBoston Alexander
A reading guide for Book 1, lines 1-191 of John Milton's Paradise Lost. The guide prompts students to use the text to assess Paradise-Lost specific... ByEd Dehoratius
This item is a comprehensive unit covering: characters, terms/concepts, plot, themes, and application to modern day. The entire unit covers approx... ByKate Reid
Beginning writers often confuse topics with thesis statements. By having students write multiple theses on the SAME topic, this exercise teaches t... ByGail Pearlman
This grammar practice test is a great way to prepare students for the real thing! Categories on the test include: Parts of Speech; Subject and Pre... ByThe Green Faery
20 power point pages to present and test on the spot the three Verb Forms: Bare Infinitive, Full Infinitive and Gerund. Motion, colors and tabs wil... ByAmy Karagiannaki
This lesson contains the lesson plan, student and teacher edition of notes on the criteria of narrator reliability, graphic organizer, extension ac... ByMr. Ver Straten
This game is based upon the 1953 movie of JULIUS CAESAR, starring Marlon Brando and James Mason. Screen this movie in class before using the game.... ByCarol Irvin
Share a poem with your class in a unique way! These art prints feature the words of the poems in an eye-pleasing layout, ready to print & hang in ... ByTracee Orman
After studying the epic (I have notes available separately) I ask students to watch a movie (a list of choices is provided)and reveal in an essay h... ByAsa Suriano
Your students will love this game!
For 2-4 players Colorful letter cards (36) & category cards (36) You can change the categories. Isn't irkso... ByChristine Estabrook
This is a complete, loosely-structured unit. Rather than a day-by-day schedule, you will find a collection of materials that you may use in any seq... ByAdam Erickson
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is a funny, heart-warming movie that deals with immigration, cross-cultural relationships, and lots of other things your... ByJulian Elias
(14 pages, 4500 words)This document discusses the structure and organization of the formal essay suggesting various methods of writing an effective... ByMichael Cummings
This powerpoint traces the development of American short fiction from early tales and legends to today. It focuses not only on social movements th... ByDonna Hart
This is essential reading if you are teaching literary theory and criticism. See my companion powerpoint presentations and assessment activities.... ByThe Green Faery
These notes give students an overview of the steps in the writing process and the components of a quality essay. Great for students learning how to... ByMegan Mueller
This is a close reading assignment of 1.2, an important scene in setting the tone and understanding for the rest of the play. In this assignment, ... ByChristie Olstad
Maya Angelou Poems Just Give a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie/Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well/and Still I Rise/Shaker, Why Don't You Sing... ByDee House
This is a collection of quiz questions and analytical discussion prompts for The Great Gatsby. Each set of quiz and discussion prompts is one-to-tw... ByAdam Erickson
This is a seventy-word crossword puzzle on Freak the Mighty and is intended as a review of the novel. The crossword can be done in groups of two o... ByMichael Cummings