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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

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

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.

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

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

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

A 10 lesson unit over "Nothing but the Truth." Standards based and included with each of the 10 lessons. All hand outs included. Check out the free preview!

A 40 question, multiple choice and matching quiz over pages 1-88 of Monster by Walter Dean Myers. Includes characters, comprehension, vocabulary and literary terms. Come in Word Document format. Make it your own! Key included.

Research Skills: Summary Writing Summary writing requires a simple writing style BUT it is not so simple to master. Summary writing is an important topic to tackle not only in the research process, but also when reading and writing about any text. Make a tough topic to get through more manageable for students with this product. This product includes 1) One page explaining WHAT IS IN a summary and WHAT IS NOT included in a summary. Also included, are several summary writing methods. 2) A on

A multiple choice, short answer, and extended reponse test over The Black Cat and The Raven by Poe. The extended response questions focus on gothic elements. I have included a pdf version which is ready to print. Also included are a pages and word version. This will allow you to make modifications and changes as you need. A key is included on all versions. KEYWORDS: test, The Raven, The Black Cat, Poe, gothic unit

A simple and quick mini lesson on assonance and internal rhyme. Each as its own separate set of exercises for practice. On the third exercise, students find assonance and internal rhyme on a three given excerpts from songs. A 30-45 minute lesson and activity intended for grades 7-10. KEY included. This would be perfect fit for a poetry unit. PDF file.

Body biographies are fresh approach to analyzing a character AND is common core aligned. Students,in small groups, fill in the body outline with artistic representations of the character’s traits, relationships, motivations, and experiences. Included in this bundle are a PowerPoint explanation of Body Bios and a ready to print PDF hand out for students. This project takes about three 45-minute class periods to complete. Additional time will be needed for presentations.

This is a classroom favorite for both myself and my students! You room will be filled with positive attitudes after this project...mine certainly was!! In this product your find 1) Project hand out for students explain the requirements --Students are paired with a student. They then interview one another and decide on an award to give the individual. They create the award AND write a Award speech and acceptance speech 2) Rubrics for the interview, the award speech, and the acceptance speech