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This is a 3 page .pdf document that covers all of the Grammar, Usage, and Rhetorical rules tested on the ACT English test. This also includes some basic test-taking strategies for the English section of the ACT test. I have used this in my own classroom and at school-wide ACT Review Sessions for the last 14 years! Teaching Tip: When helping students prepare to take the test, I have my students take a practice passage. Then as we go through the answers, I review the rules based on which rule

Helping students read and analyze Shakespeare can be a challenge. This unit includes everything you need to teach The Taming of the Shrew - just print and go! Included are a variety of comprehension and analysis activities for students. Several of the products use the No Fear Version of the text, however all of the activities are accessible no matter which version of the play you choose to read. I personally have used these with the traditional and the No Fear Version of the play. *Note: Th

Help students understand the complex literary nature of Myths by exploring examples of myths and creating definitions in collaborative groups. This product has every thing you need: lesson plan, myths, student notes, instructional strategies and resources. In this detailed lesson plan, I walk you through the collaborative vocabulary definition activity that I did on the first day of my Mythology class every semester. I started my Mythology class with this lesson because students woul

Do you teach about the Greek Gods and Goddesses or read Greek Mythology? These posters of the Greek Olympian Gods are great for your classroom bulletin boards or to enhance any digital components to your unit. Each poster includes the god or goddess's Roman name, symbols, animals, and what they are the god of.I've also included a family tree!What's Included?→ 15 high quality PNG and JPG files that can be printed as a poster up to 16x20 inches→ PDF file to print using Adobe on your personal

Looking for quick quizzes and a final test for your Romeo and Juliet Unit? The quizzes are short answer and quote identification that uses the No Fear version of the play. The Final Test includes 4 sections: character matching, multiple choice, short answer, and quote identification. Answer Keys included. 46 pages including Answer Keys. ★★★★★ Be sure to follow my store and be notified of new products and monthly FLASH Sales! Click HereYou might also like my Shakespeare Introduction PowerPoi

Do you need self-graded, quick quizzes and a final test for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? These are digital quizzes made in Google Forms. You can incorporate these into your Google Classroom, Canvas, Edmodo, or other digital classrooms. ★There are 5 quizzes (Act 1, Act 2, Act 3, Act 4, and Act 5) that include multiple-choice and quote identification using the No Fear version of the play. ★The Final Test includes 4 sections: character matching, a chronology of plot events, multiple

Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides. Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now. The myths covered in Season 1 include: Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and th

Whirligig is a novel that teaches forgiveness, restitution, and that you are not defined by your mistakes. It is one of my student's favorite novels; it is quick, yet powerful. ★★This is a complete unit redesign and I am going to continue to add to it.★★ Please look at the individual products included to see previews. Currently Includes:★ 18 page creative and interesting study guide - 2 pages for each chapter ★ Literary Analysis folder project that focusses on the theme, symbol, m

6 page Flip Book introducing and giving best practices and strategies for ELL / ESL Students. Included: ~Key definitions: L1, L2, CALP, BICS ~How ELLs are identified ~For each of the five levels identified by WIDA, short descriptions of what students who are at that level should be capable of doing. This is a great chart to help you modify assignments to meet students' language level. ~Best Practices for ELL students. ~Speaking Strategies ~Writing Strategies ~Reading Strategies ~Listening Strat

Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides. Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now. The myths covered in Season 1 include: Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and th

This is a 1-2-day lesson and study of Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott." Students will annotate the text for imagery and tone. Then compare the poem to a painting inspired by the poem. This is a student-centered discovery learning activity. Do not feel as though you need to know everything about "The Lady of Shalott" in order to successfully teach it to your students. With this lesson and activity, students discover meaning in the poem individually, in partners or small groups,

This is a 18 slide introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales. Topics Included are: ~Geoffrey Chaucer Bio ~Medieval England ~History of the Tales ~Middle English ~Artistry of the Tales ~Poetry of the Tales ~Structure of the Tales ~Characters ~The Pilgrimage ~Canterbury

Start your first day of English Language Arts class with an engaging and community-building activity. Students analyze MLB walk-up songs for tone and mood and then choose a song to represent themselves that you can play during the year to celebrate students.Instead of starting the year going through your disclosure and syllabus, start class by starting to teach literary analysis with tone and mood, writing, partner and group discussions, and have a fun experience helping students connec

Albert Marrin's Flesh and Blood So Cheap is a great non-fiction text to pair with Margaret Peterson Haddix's novel Uprising or any study of workers' rights, the rise of the unions, women's suffrage, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Included: ✓Chapter Notes Graphic Organizer ✓Discussion Questions for each chapter with Answers Keys ✓18 Reading activities to accompany the chapters Graphic Organizers Sketch Notes Journal Response Argument Brainstorms Ima

*42 slide PowerPoint covering the Greek Creation Story and Major Gods and Goddesses. I have been using and perfecting this Power Point for over 10 years. The slides are packed full of information and include bright pictures. Included is a student notes .pdf. I use this to have students take notes as I present the material and start telling the stories of Greek Mythology. Also included is a Who's Who in Greek Mythology family tree to help students see connections between the gods. Answer Key i

Want to keep students engaged and accountable during reading? These reading activities include graphic organizers, powerpoint, notes, and analysis that help students develop a deeper understanding of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. ★★★★★ Want to test out a FREE SAMPLE of this product? - Download Act 1: Character Motivation Chart here.★★★★★ Act 1: Character Motivation Chart→ Students examine the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations of the characters as they first meet them. Act 2:

Engage students to use their powers of deduction while they do a close read of a passage describing the Underworld from Greek Mythology and create a map from the descriptions. Everything you need - just print and go! Included: Lesson Plan/Teacher Instructions3-page text describing the Underworld from Greek MythologyBase Map for studentsChart of key places, people, and terms important to the UnderworldAnnotated text to show you where to find answersAnswer Keys for the chart and the mapThe perfect

Gain student interest and increase understanding of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew by using video: 10 Things I Hate About You (the modern retelling) and The Taming of the Shrew (1967) with Elizabeth Taylor. Included:1. Video Comparison and Analysis guide with 10 Things I Hate About You.• Students compare and contrast the characters and plot of the two versions by completing a chart • After viewing analysis questions of the movie • Answer Suggestions Included 2. Video/Pl

This Power Point can serve as an interesting introduction or as the beginning of in-depth study of the Egyptian Gods. At the end of the unit, I give this test. It is very detailed and so I allow my students to use notes on the test. You can use a scantron or the answer sheet provided. A key has also been provided. Included:36 Slide PowerPoint Overview of the major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Colorful Pictures 2 Jeopardy Style Review Games 90 question test Student Answer Sheet Answer Key fo

We understand the challenges of teaching Norse mythology. Our solution? A meticulously crafted and ready-to-go PowerPoint presentation designed to streamline your lesson planning. With 31 visually engaging slides and 4 pages of comprehensive student notes. PowerPoint covers: Yggdrasil and the 9 Realms AsgardVanaheimAlfheimMidgardMuspelheimNiflheimJotunheimNidavellirSvartalfheimHelheimAesir and Vanier Gods OdinThorTyrHeimdallBalderFriggaFreyaFreyrLokiLoki's Monstrous Children Midgard SerpentF