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This product has been recently updated and expanded. This full lesson powerpoint presentation focuses on the literary elements of character and motivation in the short story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. This powerpoint includes the following slides (15 Total): -Cover slide -Warm-Up: Peer Response on Dreams/Goals -Personal Connection: Thinking about Expectations -Story Summary Preview -Literary Focus on Character -Reading Focus on Character Motivation -Background Context: Shirley Temple Description

Description: Product Completely Updated and Expanded (10/15/24) This complete, no prep lesson includes full powerpoint presentation, student response guide with discussion questions, and writing space, and a complete answer key with in-depth responses. This lesson promotes high level, critical thinking and fosters engaging class discussion. Questions could be discussed in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class. Questions could also be used for essay prompts. This is perfect for advanced middle

This product has been recently updated and expanded on 10/15/24.This is a complete multi-day lesson for viewing the film The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) and comparing it to the original novel by C.S. Lewis. Product includes a full powerpoint presentation that is aligned with a student viewing guide with questions designed to promote critical thinking, and help the students analyze the film in comparison with the novel. A detailed answer key is included . No additional work

This discussion guide for the novel Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson provides questions for each chapter to promote student critical thinking and participation. There are 88 questions total covering a variety of topics such as characterization, plot points, literary devices, and opinions.

This activity packet accompanies the Teaching Respect PowerPoint presentation also on Contextual Classroom. This packet challenges students to develop their understanding of respect. Students must record their personal definition of what "respect" means and then expand their definitions through partner work, class discussion, and a video clip all about respect.

This bundle created by Contextual Classroom contains reading checks for each chapter of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Each reading check contains five questions that students should be able to answer after reading the chapter. The questions have been written to hold young students accountable for their reading, not to confuse or trick them. These questions can be used as a chapter closure, a short reading quiz in class, partner discussion questi

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel assessment is a 6- page test with a 2-page complete teacher's answer key. The test has 5 sections: I. Character Match-- This section asks students to match the character to its description. (14 Questions) II. Organizing Plot Points-- asks the student to organize plot points by exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution (16 Questions) III. Literary Element Match: This section asks students to match ke

This bundle created by Contextual Classroom contains reading checks for each chapter of The Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. Each reading check contains five questions that students should be able to answer after reading the chapter. The questions have been written to hold young students accountable for their reading, not to confuse or trick them. These questions can be used as a chapter closure, a short reading quiz in class, partner discussion questions, comprehension questions di

This is a 15-page film guide for the study of the film Philadelphia (1993), which was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. This powerful and significant film may be viewed in an International Baccalaureate film course, a social studies course, a health class, or an English class. It challenges viewers to reflect upon and discuss important issues involving human rights, social justice, and knowledge/ignorance. This guide includes the following items: (1) Intro

The Bridge to Terabithia Novel assessment is a 6- page test with an answer key for the multiple choice components of the test. The test has 5 sections: I. Character Match-- This section asks students to match the character to its description. (12 Questions) II. Place Match: This section asks students to match key places in the novel with their descriptions. (7 Questions) III. Organizing Plot Points-- asks the student to organize plot points by exposition, rising action, climax, falling acti

This is a one-day lesson that was created by a peer of Contextual Classroom with the goal of helping students take ownership of their behaviors in school, while gaining a deeper understanding of the meaning of respect. This lesson helps students understand the multiple meanings of respect and what it looks like, feels like, and sounds like in a variety of situations. The lesson asks students to expand their personal definitions of respect and brainstorm with peers on how to change disrespectful

This lesson using the short (4:40 min) student-given TedTalk "We are all Different- That's Awesome" by Cole Blakeway fosters reflection and discussion around embracing differences in others. Perfect for elementary or middle school character education or themed discussion on differences, empathy, and acceptance. No prep necessary. Download and you're ready to go! All materials provided with engaging questions for students to discuss with partner, group, or whole class. Can modify to your liking

This is a one-day lesson that was created by a peer of Contextual Classroom with the goal of helping students take ownership of their behaviors in school, while gaining a deeper understanding of the meaning of respect. This lesson helps students understand the multiple meanings of respect and what it looks like, feels like, and sounds like in a variety of situations. The lesson asks students to expand their personal definitions of respect and brainstorm with peers on how to change disrespectful

This 4-page pack contains three graphic organizers to be used while teaching the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. The organizers are described below: (1) Face-Off: Rainsford Vs. Zaroff challenges students to compare the protagonist and antagonist using evidence of characterization. (2) Elements of Setting and Mood: Challenges students to record descriptive evidence from text about the main locations in the story and explain how the setting effects the mood of the sto

This worksheet, Defining and Understanding Key Terms: Ten Essential Words to Know in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech, asks students to discuss, research, and define meaningful vocabulary that is needed to understand King's famous speech. This is a great pre-reading activity for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Students are asked to write what they think the term means using their prior knowledge. Then, students are asked to look up the word and find the official definition. Stude

The main character in “The Possibility of Evil” is Miss Strangeworth. This unique name reflects her character traits. It is not uncommon for an author to give a character a meaningful name that will tell the reader something about that character. The What's in a Name? Worksheet asks students to do some investigating to find out the meaning behind their name and share their findings with their peers! This was a really fun activity that I did with my freshman students as we were reading the sho

This assessment created by ContextualClassroom covers key components of the first part of To Kill a Mockingbird. This assessment is great for gauging student understanding of the first half of the novel. The test includes twelve short response questions and an extended response question with rubric. Questions challenge students to go back to the novel for contextual evidence to fully support their responses.

This reading check contains five questions that students should be able to answer after reading chapter nine of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. The questions have been written to hold young students accountable for their reading, not to confuse or trick them. These questions can be used as a chapter closure, a short reading quiz in class, partner discussion questions, comprehension questions discussed by the whole class, or a quick homework assignment.

This reading check contains six questions that students should be able to answer after reading chapter seven of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. The questions have been written to hold young students accountable for their reading, not to confuse or trick them. These questions can be used as a chapter closure, a short reading quiz in class, partner discussion questions, comprehension questions discussed by the whole class, or a quick homework assignment.

This reading check contains five questions that students should be able to answer after reading chapter five of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. The questions have been written to hold young students accountable for their reading, not to confuse or trick them. These questions can be used as a chapter closure, a short reading quiz in class, partner discussion questions, comprehension questions discussed by the whole class, or a quick homework assignment.