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SCOPES Reading Strategy
Need a new lens for close reading and analysis? Look no further! Help your students SCOPE out a text using this fun, simple strategy. Zoom in on the details with the MICROscope and Zoom out with the TELEscope to examine the bigger picture. Includes anchor charts in black/white and color, as well as graphic organizers for student use. Enjoy!
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
AP Lang Complete Annotation & Analysis Bundle WHY Ladder + SPACECAT + Desk Cards
Everything your AP Lang students need to read like analysts and write like it too. Four resources. One system. Zero prep.This bundle covers the full arc of AP Lang rhetorical analysis — from the moment students pick up a passage to the moment they submit an essay. Every resource works independently, but together they build a classroom culture where annotation and analysis are habits, not chores. What's Included:✔ The WHY Ladder: Commentary & Analysis Scaffold — nine-page resource with teacher i
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.9-10.6
, RI.9-10.8
, RI.11-12.6
+36
"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis Bundle | Vocab, Sticky Note Analysis, & More!
Rhetorical analysis often feels abstract to students, especially when they are handed a long, complex speech and told to “analyze the author’s choices.” This bundle was created to change that experience. Instead of dropping students into foreign vocab or asking them to write before they are ready, these resources walk students through "I Have a Dream" step by step. With an anticipation guide to activate thinking, a targeted vocabulary handout, a clean copy of the speech with annotation space, an
7th - 12th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis with DIDLS | With Sticky Note Activity!
Rhetorical analysis often feels abstract to students. They are told to “analyze the author’s choices,” but they are not always shown how to see those choices on the page. This resource was created to change that. Instead of starting with terminology and theory, students work directly with Dr. King’s words, marking, sorting, and thinking through how language creates meaning, tone, and impact. Using the DIDLS AP Analysis framework, students move from noticing to analysis in a concrete, visual way.
7th - 12th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Ultimate Strategy Games Mega Bundle 64 Logic & Strategy Games + Slides™ NO PREP
Transform critical thinking time into something students genuinely look forward to with this HUGE collection of 64 printable strategy games — also included in Google Slides™ format for interactive digital learning! This massive bundle combines: ⭐ Beginner-friendly games ⭐ Moderate strategy challenges ⭐ Advanced deduction and logic games ⭐ Expert-level mathematical and abstract strategy games Perfect for: Math enrichment STEM learning Fast finishers Gifted education Indoor recess Home
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Rhetorical Strategies Notecards and Response Cards
Includes: 9 rhetorical strategies cards (4 per paper to be printed and cut into quarter sheets; I printed these on colored cardstock so I have a color-coded set of 9 different rhetorical strategies that I can take out any time, for any text).9 half-sheets for student analysis (2 responses per paper). I cut these into half sheets and require that students complete a specified number of half sheets for the texts we analyze.In AP English Language and Composition, I've used these cards with Amy Tan'
9th - 12th
Close Reading, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.6
, CCRA.R.1
+2
A Segregated World-T.A.C.O.S Political Cartoon Analysis (group cards included)
Political Cartoon Analysis Activity | T.A.C.O.S Strategy | Answer Key Included | Collaborative Group Roles | Secondary Social Studies Looking for an engaging, low-prep political cartoon analysis activity that builds critical thinking and historical context skills? This ready-to-use resource teaches students how to analyze political cartoons using the easy-to-remember T.A.C.O.S strategy while promoting structured, collaborative discussion. Perfect for middle school and high school U.S. Histor
6th - 11th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, Writing
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.7
, RH.6-8.10
Open vs. Closed Thesis Statements – Scaffolded Writing Activity (Grades 9–12)
Teach thesis structure with clarity, strategy, and style. This classroom-ready resource helps students master the difference between open and closed thesis statements—and empowers them to choose the structure that best suits their rhetorical goals. Perfect for grades 9–12, this activity blends direct instruction, guided practice, and metacognitive reflection into a clean, effective 45–60 minute lesson. Built by a veteran teacher, it’s designed to actually work with real students under real con
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.5
Concise Writing Skills Practice Passages | High School or AP English Writing
Help your students maintain the line of reasoning in their essays by giving them explicit strategies for writing clearly and concisely. Help your students become better editors of their own writing and others' by using the skills practice worksheets in this resource. Then, quickly assess students' mastery of the strategies with a multiple-choice quiz. Watch how your students apply these strategies to write more focused and sophisticated sentences! This resource includes: 5 2-page worksheets
10th - 12th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
L.11-12.1
, L.11-12.3
, CCRA.W.4
+1
Comparative Politics: Political Ideologies Liberalism Conservatism Socialism
Go beyond the basics with this fully rebuilt, AP-level lesson on political ideologies. Instead of a simple chart and a one-sentence quote, students get expanded historical context for every ideology, four primary sources with structured analysis, a modern policy application activity, and a CER writing scaffold — everything they need to think critically about how ideas shape governments. Perfect for AP Comparative Government, AP U.S. Government, IB Political Science, and college-prep Civics class
9th - 12th
Economics , Government, Other (Social Studies)
Monsters are Due on Maple Street Act 1
Oh no! Things are getting creepy on Maple Street and the neighbors don't know who they can trust! Have students use this chart to help determine who they think the culprit is!
7th - 8th
Literature, Reading
AP® French Exam Prep | Multiple Choice Section | Les questions à choix multiples
Alleviate your students’ struggles when prepping for the AP® French Exam Multiple Choice Questions, sections A & B. This resource will help students develop multiple choice strategies, review the different literary and audio recordings of the exam and foster helpful skills and strategies for students to succeed! This resource comes with 39 digital PowerPoint™ / Google slides™ with handouts for students (color and black and white version). This resource aligns perfectly with the AP® French
11th - 12th
French
Cherry Coke & Mint Pulao Guided Notes and MC Questions (with Answer Key)
Assign-and-Go. This set of guided notes leads students through the short story Cherry Coke and Mint Pulao. After answer questions/completing the guided reading charts, students should have no trouble with the multiple choice questions that follow. Linked in Google Drive, you should be able to delete the answer key and assign through Google Classroom, Canvas, or any other LMS. Students can complete the assignment online. Need to print it? You may have to do a bit of editing to make student
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
AP Spanish | Ciencia y Tecnología Vocabulary Mini Unit | Essential Vocab System
This comprehensive 5 day vocabulary unit is designed to help students acquire, apply, and synthesize key terminology related to the AP Spanish Ciencia y Tecnología theme using high-yield instructional strategies based on Marzano’s Process for Learning Vocabulary. The activities focus on pronunciation, comprehension, circumlocution, visual representation, and AP-style reading practice to ensure long-term vocabulary retention and application in authentic contexts. Designed and classroom-test
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Spanish
AP® Human Geography Exam Structure and Study Tips Handouts & Slideshows
Help your students understand the structure and how to succeed on the multiple choice and free response sections of the AP Human Geography exam with these useful handouts and slideshows that explain exam format, study strategies, and organizational tips. The handouts can be printed or shared digitally and all components included are editable. [updated 2025] Resources You May Also LoveAPHG Full Course MEGA BundleAPHG Exam Review Activity BundleIt pays to follow me - new products are always 50% o
9th - 12th
Geography
Also included in: AP® Human Geography Full Course MEGA Bundle
Notable Quotes in Hamlet GoogleDrive
Tackling Shakespeare's most quoted tragedy can be daunting, but this interactive Google Drive assignment makes complex language accessible and engaging. Designed specifically for distance learning, blended classrooms, or 1:1 device environments, this resource ensures every student can decode the genius of Hamlet. Product Features & Benefits:Instant Digital Assignment: Comes as a self-contained Google Doc that is ready to assign immediately via Google Classroom or any other LMS. Students work d
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Literature, Reading
Middle Age Society Europe
Students will be able to explain the historical development of state-building in Europe by analyzing continuity and change through secondary sources, using the medieval European social structure as a key example. This resource guides students through a comparative chart of Upper, Middle, and Lower classes, critical-thinking questions based on historical descriptions, visual analysis of feudal society, and map-based exploration of Europe’s shifting borders. By examining the roles of monarchs, nob
6th - 12th, Higher Education
European History, World History
CCSS
RH.9-10.1
, RH.9-10.2
, RH.9-10.3
+7
EOC B Last Minute Structure Guide
This document is designed as a quick-reference guide for last-minute review of EOC B Structures before the AP Seminar Exam. It can be handed out to students right before the test as a final reminder of key structure and strategy tips. Note: This is not a comprehensive teaching tool. Students should already be familiar with essential terms such as line of reasoning, connections, and claims prior to using this resource. Its primary purpose is to offer structure, clarity, and reassurance in the
10th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Writing, Writing-Essays
EOC A Last Minute Structure Guide
This document is designed as a quick-reference guide for last-minute review of EOC A Structures before the AP Seminar Exam. It can be handed out to students right before the test as a final reminder of key structure and strategy tips. Note: This is not a comprehensive teaching tool. Students should already be familiar with essential terms such as line of reasoning, connections, and claims prior to using this resource. Its primary purpose is to offer structure, clarity, and reassurance in the
10th - 12th, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies), Writing
Skills-Focused Essay Feedback Toolkit + Student Growth Tracker | Back to School
For middle & high school English teachers looking for an efficient way to provide meaningful, targeted feedback on student essays, this Skill-Focused Essay Feedback Toolkit is designed to save you time while boosting student writing growth through clear, manageable feedback strategies. This toolkit includes: Five printable Feedback Focus Slips targeting essential writing skills such as thesis statements, evidence & analysis, essay organization, introductions, and sentence-level style. Check
6th - 12th
Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
+6
AP U.S. Government Sub Plan – Topic 2.2: Structures, Powers, & Functions of Cong
Help your students understand how Congress really works with this clear, student-friendly resource! This lesson explains the unique structures and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate while showing how committees, debate rules, and budget responsibilities shape the lawmaking process. Students will also explore strategies like pork-barrel spending and logrolling to see how politics influences policymaking. What’s Included: Accessible reading passage on the structures, powers,
9th - 12th
Civics, Government
ELA Year-Long Curriculum Bundle | Stories, Novels, Writing & Vocab Google Slides
Looking for a COMPLETE, digital no-prep, year-long ELA curriculum that builds vocabulary, background knowledge, literary analysis, and writing skills — while working seamlessly for in-person AND virtual learning? This comprehensive Google Slides bundle includes structured short story units, novel pre-reading lessons, spiraled vocabulary instruction, writing strategy units, book report projects, and historical background slides designed to support an entire year of middle school ELA instructi
5th - 9th
Other (ELA), Vocabulary, Writing
AP Rhetorical Analysis Practice Set #2 | 3 Passages with Prompts & Examples
Give your AP® English Language students engaging, authentic practice with rhetorical analysis! This ready-to-use set includes three AP-style prompts featuring historical, literary, and contemporary voices — Abraham Lincoln, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Malala Yousafzai. What’s Inside: 3 Rhetorical Analysis Passages + Prompts Completed SOAPSTone Organizers + Blank Template Rhetorical Strategies Anchor List Sample Theses for Each Passage 3 Full Sample Essays with Teacher Commentary Student-Friendly
11th - 12th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing-Essays
Also included in: AP Rhetorical Analysis Practice Bundle | 9 Passages with Prompts
How to Score a 7 on the APUSH DBQ
This resource is a step-by-step DBQ writing system designed to help students master the AP U.S. History Document-Based Question and confidently work toward a top score (7/7 structure breakdown aligned to APUSH expectations).Instead of simply listing the rubric, this guide breaks down exactly how to earn each point with clear strategies, sentence frames, and student-friendly examples that make DBQ writing accessible and repeatable. Perfect For: AP U.S. History teachers DBQ writing instructi
9th - 12th
U.S. History
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