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17 terms definedExamples from pop culture, guiding questions, practice directives9 pages of printable handouts11 Quiz questions with answersSample Cornell Notes

Hexagonal Group Activity and Handout Packet ready to print! Purpose: to encourage collaboration and academic discussion using higher-level short stories and plot element analysis, discussion and creativity. This packet includes:Group Set-up and clear handout instructionsSample Hexagonal Map pieces on a relatable topic that students will enjoy Specific instructions for group members at each stepHexagon and arrow templatesHexagonal Map Rubric6 Student SamplesFor grades: 8-12 Not Included: Butche

Argumentative Essay Packet Includes:Essay Template with guidance at each step Argumentative Essay Rubric with specific checklist at each step Argumentative Essay Sample1 using CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)  Counterargument and Rebuttal Sentence Frames MLA Format Checklist Grammar conventions, Punctuation Checklist Argument Research Project with List of Topics Argumentative Essay Sample2 Highlighting Google Doc Activity Adaptable for:8th-11th SBAC and AP Argumentative Writing Substantiating c

7-12 Writing across all subjects substantiating and elaborating on claims Using transition words SBAC, AP English writing prep Includes:Instructions on how to write using Answer, Cite, Explain.Sentence stems for Evidence and ReasoningFive Sample ACE paragraphs to print or annotate on Google DocsOne printable handout with sentence framesTips on using reliable sourcesHelpful transition wordsAnswer, Cite, Explain- also known as CER  ACE is the perfect SBAC/AP paragraph as it teaches students to ans

The perfect Unit 1 to introduce literary analysis. The texts selected are selected from College Board and the annotations provided are in accordance to College Board standards. The texts are also provocative and fun, students will love interpreting and discussing while citing evidence and using academic language. Annotations & PDF links for all textsHexagonal Map Instructions, Rubric, and printable template of shapes“Story of an Hour” Plot Analysis Packet w/ 6 activities!“The Lottery” One-page

This presentation contains 5 printable activities: Tone Analysis to teach diction w/ student sample and rubricConcept Map to teach quotations w/ student sample and rubricCharacter Analysis to teach character development w/ student sample and rubricMeaning of the Text as-a-Whole to teach theme w/ student sample and rubricPlot Chart to review plot elements w/ student sample and rubric

My humble interpretation on the 1) the difference between a claim and a thesis and 2)  the writing of a thesis  This presentation teaches students how to write a claim and a thesis Applicable to grades 7-12How to write a thesis in response to a prompt applicable to the AP and SBAC examsVenn Diagram comparison of the differences and similarities between a claim and a thesisSample: weak vs. strong claim with text excerptSample: paragraph response to promptSample: Prompt and sample with link to tex

This presentation is suitable for:7-12 Writing across all subjects substantiating and elaborating on claims Using transition words SBAC, AP English writing prep Includes:Instructions on how to write using Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.Sentence stems for Evidence and ReasoningFive Sample CER paragraphs to complete on Doc or to printOne printable handout with sentence frames- this is the most coveted handout by students!Tips on using reliable sourcesHelpful transition words and their application21 sl

This guide establishes the difference between a topic and a theme. It contains three examples for each term, a Disney short for students to develop a theme as a whole group, and a an organizer for students to practice developing a theme for their text. Prints as an 8 1/2" by 11.

Main Idea/ Central Idea/ Meaning of the Text as a Whole Organizer. Use to help students organize a main/central/meaning of the text as a whole by selecting precise quotes.

Plot Chart variations for levels middle and high school. Samples and rubric are included.

Character compare and Contrast. Students use quotes and art to compare what two characters say, what they think, feel, love, do and what their weaknesses are.

Character Analysis to focusing on what a character: thinks, says, loves, wants and weaknesses.

Poetic and Literary Devices Word Wall- Academic vocabulary elementsThis word wall includes definitions for 44 academic terms related to poetic and literary analysis. It is suitable for grades 7-12 including terminology used in the 12th grade AP Literature and Composition exam!

This word wall includes definitions for 44 academic terms related to poetic and literary analysis. It is suitable for grades 7-12 including terminology used in the 12th grade AP Literature and Composition exam!

Tired of losing track of who borrowed your charger? Did you lose sleep because someone took your Chromebook and you couldn't remember who? Ask students sign off before they borrow. At the end of class, you can simply read down the list to see who is still pending. Phew! One less thing to worry about!

Easy-to-Use PBIS Log

Sentence frames to facilitate argumentative, expository and literary analysis.  CER helps students meet SBAC and AP writing requirements and can be used grades 8-12 and beyond.  This poster may be distributed to students, projected to the board, or printed as a classroom poster.  In the past, students come back to take a picture of  my classroom wall where I posted these frames.  I've also had students email me from their colleges requesting a copy of these frames.  Once, a student referenced a

Sentence frames to facilitate argumentative, expository and literary analysis. CER helps students meet SBAC and AP writing requirements and can be used grades 8-12 and beyond. This poster may be distributed to students, projected to the board, or printed as a classroom poster. In the past, students come back to take a picture of my classroom wall where I posted these frames. I've also had students email me from their colleges requesting a copy of these frames. Once, a student referenced a

This lesson includes: Vocabulary frontloading teaching suggestionChapter Discussion and Analysis Guide w/ teaching suggestionsSlides activities linked as printable Docs Character Analysis LogThree writing prompts with CER writing suggestionCER Sentence Frame printable handoutAudio Timestamps for the start of each chapterMeaning of the Text as a Whole/ Theme ActivityTheme Revelation ActivityPlot Chart printable activity with rubricOne-pager activity with samplesSetting and Tone Breakdown Activity