Jeanmarie McLaughlin

Frankenstein is an iconic text. And it is one that students love. They love the conflict and the science fiction and the Gothic. This unit builds on the schools of literary criticism which I introduce earlier in the year (however, the way the assignments are developed, you could do all of them without previously introducing any of them). It incorporates historical criticism with an introduction to the Romantic Period though poetry. It incorporate ethical criticism first through looking at

The One Word Project for high school is a yearlong project in which students select a word in place of a resolution and then follow it throughout the school year with brief writing prompts each month.  The first one word writing prompt asks students to not only focus on choosing a word but also it’s denotations and connotations, then each subsequent month students get a prompt which returns them to their word for additional one word reflections.  At the end of the year, students write a definit

This short story story boot camp in a quick unit is intended to take place during the first two-three weeks of the school year for AP® Literature.  This unit hits on the essential skills in the short fiction unit 1. Each story is flash fiction (under 1000 words) with the intent that students can read and analyze within one class period. The unit is is designed with two intentions in mind.  One, AP® Literature students need to have a certain set of skills and common vocabulary, and two, they nee

This collection of anchor charts in notebook size, help student to hone their AP Literature essay writing skills. Each anchor chart is detailed notes to encourage students to develop their sophistication and complexity. The exercises included give students the opportunity to practice these AP Lit Writing Skills. Save when you purchase the bundle plus bonuses! This Bundle Includes:Developing Claims in AP Literature Anchor Charts1 Anchor Chart2 Practice Exercises with keys1 Blank Practice Graphic

With the release of the new AP Literature Rubrics in 2019, the thesis has taken center stage. It has become its own category on the rubrics which means that it is of the utmost importance. But more important that simply having a thesis, it's imperative that students develop complex thesis statements in an effort to establish a line of reasoning and set themselves up for success in the Evidence and Commentary category. This thesis anchor chart and exercises gives students a clear picture of the d

This is a growing bundle of materials to use with Shakespeare's Macbeth. Activities include close reading for each of the acts, character, setting and language analysis. Save 15% when you buy the full unit bundle!Currently, this bundle includesHow to Annotate Actively Ready Any Shakespeare with Bookmarks for NotesAct 1:Introduction to Macbeth through filmIntroduction to Macbeth: Close Reading Act 1 scene 1Enter Lady Macbeth: Close Reading and Character Analysis act 1 scene 5Macbeth and Masc

34 weeks of warm ups for AP® Lit using Poem of the Week and Prose Passage of the Week. This is a great routine to bring to your AP® Literature curriculum. Each set includes one poem or short prose excerpt to revisit over the course of a week. 4 daily prompts for literary analysis followed by a 5th prompt in the form of an AP®-style essay prompt for thesis or writing practice. Each AP Lit Bell Ringer Includes:1 short prose excerpts (approximately 250 words) or poem4 daily promptsAP style promp

Stop students from freezing up at the test. Use these FRQ anchor charts to help your students navigate the stable prompt language of the AP®️ Literature Exam Essay Questions. These notebook sized anchor charts encourage students to decode each prompt, develop stronger thesis statements with a focus on complexity and identify patterns in the FRQ prompts. This Bundle includes 11 notebook sized anchor charts that show the anatomy of the prompt, break down the prompt even further, explore the work

Save 20% when you bundle! Poem of the Week is daily questions/ bell ringers/ warm ups for poetry analysis. This bundle is consists of 4 sets of 5 poems with daily questions for each poem. Over the course of the week, students reread the same poem to encourage close reading and deeper analysis. Four daily poetry analysis questions are based on the AP Literature Essential Skills. The fifth daily prompt is an AP Poetry Essay-style prompt. Since these are bell ringer activities, students are onl

This bundle is perfect for any AP Literature and Composition Teacher--those who are brand new and those who are looking to do a little revamp. It includes Flash Fiction Boot Camp--This two week unit includes: 7 stories you can do in 1 class period39 pagesday-by-day calendardetailed lesson plans for 10 days of instruction + an extension activity11 pages of print and go handouts9 instructional slidesa variety of close reading and annotation activitiesreview of diction, allusion, theme, imagery, sy

I assign How to Read Literature like a Professor as summer reading as I think many AP Literature teachers also do. For years, I struggled with ways to intentionally incorporate the take-aways throughout the year. As a result, I have created a series of quick activities that can be used with any novel or play at any point during the year. This bundle includes NEW: Reading Like a Professor Book ClubsHow to Read Literature Like a Professor Analysis Handout--"The Professor Says-I Say"How to Rea

The short story, "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Lui is a coming of age story that your students will LOVE. This set of lessons focuses on detail, figurative language, plot structure, narrative perspective and noting complexity. These short story lesson plans can stand alone or tie to a Coming of Age Short Story Unit for AP Literature. While these lessons are written to hit the AP Literature essential skills, they are accessible to most levels of high school English. This product includes4+ days

Sonnets have appeared frequently on the AP Literature and Composition Exam. As a result, I developed a 5-day Sonnet Mini Unit that is complete with a lessons, texts and assessment. Everything you need is included; however the unit could be supplemented with the use of Thomas C. Foster's chapter “If It's Square It's a Sonnet.” This unit was designed for AP Lit; however, it could be used by students at any level. This Bundle includes A day-by-day calendar (only in the bundle)detailed lesson plan

*** Save 10% when you bundle.*** This is a quick poetry bootcamp unit for the first AP Literature Unit 2--Poetry. The unit begins by examining what poetry is and then moves through AP Lit poetic devices like speaker, character, contrast, structure and more. The unit is intended to take 2-3 weeks with a focus on 5 poems each selected to focus on poetic elements. This unit includes:Hook Lesson: What is Poetry? An Introduction to Poetry for AP Literature Lesson 1: Speaker & Title--Langston Hugh

The 2019 AP Literature Essential Skills clearly define a line of reasoning as one essential components of the literary argument essay. This Line of Reasoning AP Literature anchor chart helps the students to understand line of reasoning through metaphor. Students can then practice with line of reasoning activities in the form of 4 practice passages including an excerpt from Twelfth Night and/or Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken." These practice passages have been selected to insure that student

***Save when you bundle***Literary Criticism Approaches are a great way to introduce high school students to higher level analysis of literature. Introduce your students to literary criticism theory and practice through anchor charts, notes pages, practice and task cards. These are perfect for AP Literature Students, however they are easily accessible to all high school students. Each set includes:1 notebook sized (8.5x11) anchor chart1 notes page2 practice passages (1 poem, 1 prose passage)

Literature Circles are a great way to involve your AP Literature students in deep analysis while providing them with choice. These Reading Like a Professor Book Clubs allow students to select their own text while applying the skills they learn from studying How to Read Literature Like a Professor. The Choice Board in this unit focuses on the AP Lit Essential skills for Character, Setting and Structure while pulling from the Professor Chapters: "Nice to Eat with You: Acts of Communion," "Never

Do you want a back to school get-to-know-you mini unit that is literature and close reading based and includes a personal writing task? The "My Name is Mini Unit" is just 5 days and gives students an opportunity to explore and write about their own names through several related texts: "My Name" by Sandra Cisneros, "a girl named jack" by Jacqueline Woodson and an excerpt from The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Includes4-5 days of lesson plans8 graphic organizerssuggested answersr

The 3 2 1 Strategy is a super versatile strategy for any high school or middle school English classroom. Students identify three of something, two of something else, and one of another thing. They can be used as exit tickets, bell ringers, discussion prep, quizzes or as a check for understanding. This package includes 15 Google Slides™️ templates that you can use with just about any text. For print or digital. Included:Five general templates to use with any fiction text. Two are for the spec

****Save 30% when you Bundle**** This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to teach short stories in AP® Literature. Perfect for the AP Lit short fiction unit, this resource features 3 complete units, over 10 curated stories, and rigorous literary analysis tools designed to align with the AP Literature Course and Exam Description (CED). ✅ What’s Included:Unit 1: Flash Fiction (6 very short stories) • Great for introducing literary elements in a short format • Scaffolded analys