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Students loved this research unit! It is interesting and fun, and most important, educational! This packets includes -an introduction to the unsolved mystery unit -a detailed list of topics and descriptions -a list of website sources to start with -an outline guide -an outline template -note and source card format -a rubric. Students will really learn to check source credibility because there many hoax websites out there when it comes to topics such as Bigfoot and the Lochness Monster. I

An advanced unit on satire. Includes 10 very,very developed lessons. All activites and hand outs included. See my new PowerPoint on Satire --"Satire PowerPoint-definitions, Characteristics, and Activity"

Research Skills: Paraphrasing and Practice Worksheet Teach students how to paraphrase with this easy to use and ready to print bundle. This product includes 1) A one page outline describing what a paraphrase is, how to paraphrase, and examples 2) Three practice worksheets. The first one gives students the original text and paraphrase. Students decide if the paraphrase is acceptable. On the second worksheet, students are provided with 5 different passages to paraphrase. The is one final work

An in depth, 47-Question test over the The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Includes multiple choice, true/false, and extended response. A ready to print PDF is included as well as a word document version and pages version so that you can make any changes you would like. KEY included.

Let's face it...Research skills and research writing are tough topics to tackle in the ELA classroom. Make them more manageable with these mini-lessons. Each mini-lesson has a "#1+the skill" in a big star in the corner of the paper making each lesson easy for students to organize and find. Included are a PDF (ready to print) and Word formats. The fonts in the Word document format have been change to Times New Roman so that it is compatible with your fonts--feel free to jazz the document up wit

An eye-catching and captivating lesson that makes a dry subject much more fun! Includes an editable pptx. that defines and illustrates 10 commonly used logical fallacies. Also included are hand out notes and quizzes with keys. Each are editable documents so you can change them to fit your needs and class. Be sure that you are able to access all the videos on your school's server to preview all video clips before using in class so you can decide if you want to show the full video or only parts

On this worksheet students learn and master similes, metaphors, personification, hyperboles and alliteration. The worksheets break them down into manageable sections so this is PERFECT for all levels of students. The students learn the teacher's definition and then they practice. Students identify types of figurative language and generate their own. All uses of figurative language are taken from the novel Speak. There are 30 problems included aside from the defining sections. A few catchy gra

Use these worksheets to help students analyze the novel Speak. See the PREVIEW. Included in this bundle are two charts-- one that identifies several symbols and one that identifies several themes. On the symbol worksheet students identify examples of the symbol from the novel to chart and then students use the given word bank to determine what feeling or quality the symbol represents. The theme worksheet is very similar. Examples of the theme are given in an answer bank. Students correlate

Research Skills: Methods of Introducing & Integrating Quotes & Practice Teach students three different ways to introduce and integrate quotes with this easy to use and ready to print bundle. This product includes 1) A two page hand out explaining the three methods of introducing and integrating quotes. Practice exercises are built in to this as well. This PDF is ready to print and is formatted in a sleek easy to read and use format. Expect to take 20-30 minutes of class time to review a

Phew! There are a lot of rules and guidelines for the Works Cited Page-- even before we get into the different formulas for different types of sources. Included in this product is - A 2-page hand out on how to format a Works Cited Page - A formula and example or "Cheatsheet" for the 9 most common works cited entries. Students will be able to refer to this throughout the whole research process! -A Sample Works Cited Page that is perfectly done. -A Sample Works Cited Page that has many errors

A one to two day activity that assess students' knowledge of persuasive techniques, target audience, jingles/slogans, and design elements. This assignment includes a written and artistic portion. This is perfect for students to do alone or with a partner. A ready-to-print PDF. Ideal for grades 7-12

Break down the introduction paragraph for students using this 29-slide PowerPoint. Using a funnel an as analogy, the introduction paragraph is broken down into three parts: the hook, the background, and the thesis statement. A plethora of examples are provided as well as a short quiz (key included). All items are on this 29-Slide PowerPoint. This Powerpoint is very interactive. Intended for grades 8-12.

Research Skills: Where to Search, Boolean Operators &Searching Symbols Notes & Wkst. If your students are like mine, they want to begin their research with Google. AND not that Google can't bring reliable sources, it is just that there are many other places to start that may give students what they are looking for more quickly. This product will teach your students where and how to search. This product includes 1) A two page hand out with one page being an annotated list of places to search

One of my most successful units of the year is my Mock Interview Unit including all the preparation. My students are mock interviewed by other teachers, principals, and business owners/mangers. I have received tons of positive feedback from students and teachers alike on this particular unit. Included in this product : 1. A printable of the Top 10 Most Commonly asked interview questions. I chose ones that students were likely to be asked. There is space for students to write their answers. I

TWO separate documents are included. 1) Steve Job's Commencement Speech transcript and analysis. I use this as an Article of the Week (AoW). After watching the the speech on YouTube (which is a MUST!), students analyze Jobs' use of rhetoric in a series of challenging multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions. This is a great two day lesson for either individual or group work. Personally, I had students do this on their own as a post assessment. 2) The second worksheet co

136 words already defined for the teacher! A nice chart that has the vocabulary word and page number in one column, synonyms in another, antonyms in the third and a sample sentence in the last. I also included a landscape option and a portrait option. The landscape option leaves more room for student's to write than the portrait option but you have them BOTH to choose from. There is a teacher's key with all four columns filled in.

An extensive and sleek 45 slide PowerPoint reviewing the Ancient Greek Theater, Sophocles, and Greek Tragedy. There is a bit of introductory material to Antigone including the characters names and setting. Guided Notes that directly accompany this PowerPoint are also included. There are many pictures include in the PowerPoint to facilitate student understanding. The guided notes are included in PDF format and Pages Publication format.

A great movie and short story combo to teach! The short story is so very different than the movie but still has many of the same themes. Included is an 8 page study guide that includes questions and vocabulary for each chapter of the story. The study guide leaves room for students to write their responses. This product is ready to print!! Aslo included is a one page optional research assignment on rare diseases. KEY INCLUDED

In this activity, students explore what character foils are using tin foil. Students always enjoy this mini lesson! Expect to take approx. 15 minutes to complete this activity and lesson.

Research Skills: Chop, Blend, and Digest Quotes MLA Style Teach students how to properly quote only what they need to, and how to integrate and blend quotes with their own words;finally, teach students how to"digest" or explain quotes. This product includes 1) A one page outline describing how to "chop" or narrow quotes, "blend" or integrate quotes (signal words included), and "digest" or explain quotes. 2) Two practice worksheets. Students are given quotes to "chop, blend and digest". 3) A