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Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, European History, Literature
The Crucible Close Reading Passages: Comprehension & Analysis for Each Act
These four close reading passages are an excellent tool for a Crucible unit. Each passage is carefully chosen and abridged to capture a key scene from the act, and the coinciding activity and prompt allow you to focus on key reading and comprehension skills: Puritan lifestyle, Elements of Drama, Conflict, and Mood. Included:PDF and digital versions for Google. Some suggested answers are included. This pack of exercises is included in my Complete Unit for The Crucible: Click HereBe the first
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+2
Energy Drinks: A Monster-Sized Problem, Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage
This 16-page print and digital informational text lesson on the dangers surrounding energy drinks includes everything you need to build reading comprehension, text analysis, and critical thinking skills with real-world relevance. This ready-to-use resource combines structured close reading, differentiated prompts, and purposeful skill-building, all centered around a high-interest article about the health impacts of energy drink consumption. Student Experience:Students begin with optional attent
7th - 11th, Adult Education
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
+4
Cold War Crisis Simulation Activity: Interactive History Lesson - Containment
Dive into the heart of the 20th century's most defining moments with this Cold War Crisis Simulation! This interactive and engaging lesson is the perfect tool to either introduce the complexities of the Cold War or cap off a unit with a comprehensive review. Through the thrill of decision-making and the gravity of historical outcomes, students will not just learn history—they'll live it. This lesson includes: Interactive Simulation Slides: The slides bring the Cold War's critical events to li
6th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
McCarthyism & the 2nd Red Scare Stations & Simulation Game Lesson-1950s Activity
The Second Red Scare – Engaging Stations & Simulation Game LessonBring Cold War paranoia to life in your classroom with this engaging, student-centered lesson on the Second Red Scare! This resource includes everything you need to help students explore the fear, suspicion, and impact of the Red Scare in an interactive and meaningful way. What's Included:Introductory Google Slides Presentation - Set the stage with a ready-to-use slideshow that introduces the historical context behind the Second R
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Teaching AI Ethics & Responsible AI Use | Middle & High School Digital Literacy
Prepare your students for the future with this comprehensive AI Ethics lesson plan unit, designed specifically for grades 6-12! This ready-to-use curriculum teaches students how to use AI tools responsibly and ethically in their writing and research. Perfect for digital literacy, technology integration, 21st-century skills, and writing classrooms, this unit engages learners with hands-on activities, discussions, and assessments focused on academic integrity in the age of AI. What’s Include
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.6
The Crucible Review Activity | Color-by-Number Pages | Plot, Figurative Language
With this set of three The Crucible coloring sheets, you will have a creative way to review plot, quotes, and figurative language. These beautiful, challenging sheets are no prep for you, and answers are included. These coloring sheets are included in my full The Crucible literature guide sold separately here. Student Experience: Students will first complete the exercises (identifying quotes, figurative language, and events along the plot chart). Then, they will use those answers to color
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.L.5
World War II Rationing Homefront Simulation Activity: US or World History Lesson
Bring history to life with this immersive, hands-on activity—perfect for U.S. and World History classes! Step into the shoes of families on the home front during World War II as your students experience the challenges of rationing. This engaging lesson goes beyond textbook learning by providing students with an authentic and fun simulation that makes history personal and relatable. What’s Included?Background Reading with Questions:Kick off the lesson with a concise and informative reading ab
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis Activities Rhetorical Devices Appeals Lesson
This comprehensive rhetorical analysis introductory lesson will introduce students to rhetoric in a rigorous and relevant way. Students will be provided with detailed notes, examples from noteworthy American speeches, numerous opportunities for rhetoric practice and discussion, and a chance to show their mastery of rhetorical devices and appeals with a multiple-choice and matching assessment at the end. Not only will students learn more about rhetorical analysis than ever before, but they will b
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.R.6
+1
Horror Movies: Hilarious or Horrible? Halloween Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
This hot topic nonfiction reading comprehension lesson in print and digital format is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills if you are looking for an interesting way to engage students with informational and expository texts this Halloween. This resource is more than just questions and answers - you are getting a full-blown mini lesson plan complete with a relevant video link for a starter, an argumentative writing prompt, and a spooky creative project... all perfec
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.R.6
+4
Internet Safety: Woes of the Web | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage, ELA
Reading comprehension, digital literacy, and critical thinking come together in this engaging nonfiction resource, “Woes of the Web.” Perfect for middle and high school ELA, this lesson explores online privacy through real-world examples, rhetorical analysis, and layered comprehension tasks. Student Experience: Students will analyze a compelling article about Internet privacy, identity theft, and corporate data tracking. They'll explore cause and effect, evaluate authorial choices, and grapple w
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.9
, CCRA.W.3
Ozymandias Poem Lesson | No-prep lesson aligned to AP Lit Essential Skills
This lesson, aligned to meet standards from the AP ® Lit CED's suggested Poetry Unit II, guides students through an analysis of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem, "Ozymandias." It targets the following AP Lit Essential Skills (from the 2019 course update): STR 3.C - Explain the function of structure in a text. FIG 5.A - Distinguish between the literal and figurative meanings of words and phrases. FIG 5.B - Explain the function of specific words and phrases in a text. FIG 5.D - Identify and explain t
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, Poetry
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+4
America & the Cold War Containment Stations Lesson: Truman Doctrine, Arms Race
Bring the Cold War to life in your classroom with this interactive, student-centered stations activity on U.S. containment policy! This engaging lesson guides students through six key events of early Cold War containment, allowing them to analyze primary sources, think critically, and evaluate the successes and challenges of U.S. foreign policy. What’s Included:Introductory Google Slides – A short, engaging presentation to set the stage, introduce containment, and explain the activity.6 Studen
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
End of Year ELA Project: Character Awards and Evidence-Based Literary Analysis
Celebrate a year of reading with a high-engagement, student-led "Literary Oscars" ceremony! This three-phase project gamifies character analysis and evidence-based writing to keep your middle or high school ELA students focused and invested until the final bell. When your end-of-year ELA classroom feels hollowed out by testing and essays, you know it's a sign that you need something creative and fun. Capture the magic of your curriculum one last time with The Literary Awards. This isn't just a
Not Specific
Literature, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.SL.1
+2
Cliques | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage | ELA & Yearbook | Project
This engaging nonfiction reading comprehension lesson helps high school students analyze social dynamics through a high-interest article about cliques in schools. Perfect for ELA classrooms, remedial classes, leadership classes, advisory periods, or yearbook staff, it builds critical thinking, discussion, and text-based response skills while laying the groundwork for a meaningful school culture project. Student Experience: Students will read and respond to an informational text, reflect on cliqu
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Graphic Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+4
Limits from Graphs plus Notes and HW for Calculus
This Finding Limits Graphically lesson is designed to give your Calculus students an understanding and fluency of the visual side of limits and will challenge even your best students. What's Included? Guided student notes with four examples. There are two versions, one completed and one left for the students to complete with you in class.24 Task Cards with mostly piecewise continuous functions. Students determine the limits, if they exist, from analyzing the graph. My students found the
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Calculus, PreCalculus
Also included in: Limits and Continuity Calculus Unit 1 Bundle
AP Lit Essay Prep Graphic Organizer and Lesson
This graphic organizer will help your AP English Literature® students prepare high-scoring essays. The download includes a graphic organizer that shows them how to approach written analysis in step-by-step form. The graphic organizer guides them in analyzing literature and organizing their thoughts without the use of templates or basic-sounding writing strategies. The lesson also includes an exemplar essay on Olive Senior's poem, "Plants." The graphic organizer includes a completed sample as wel
10th - 12th
Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+1
What is Acceptable Coach Behavior? Nonfiction Sports Reading Comprehension
This is a quick lesson that pairs two articles that pose the essential question: "How far is too far?" for a coach's behavior. It provides a close reading guide with questions for each article and then offers topics for discussion/debate to compare and contrast. Includes:-Formal lesson plan -Super simple sub sheet -Standards links -Link to articles -Idea for starter -Short answer questions and sample answers -Argumentative Prompt -100% Editable *Note about content: One of the articles uses so
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Physical Education
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.9
, CCRA.W.1
Paired Texts: Frederick Douglass & Malala Yousafzai - Close Reading Essay Lesson
Help your students master the art of the synthesis essay through a scaffolded close reading of three diverse texts — Robert Hayden’s poem “Frederick Douglass,” an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s My Bondage and My Freedom, and a New York Times article on Malala Yousafzai’s UN Appeal This substitute-friendly lesson gives your students practice with close reading and critical thinking through the lens of Frederick Douglass and Malala Yousafzai. Activity handouts include before-, during-, a
8th - 11th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RI.8.1
, RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
+39
Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Protesting: Powerful or Problematic? Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage
Engage and motivate students with this informational text close reading assignment on the topic of protesting. This easy-prep reading lesson is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills and comprehension! This resource is not just questions and answers - you are getting a full-blown mini lesson plan complete with relevant video links, an argumentative writing prompt, and ideas for extension! Student Experience: With connections to the First Amendment, Thoreau's "Civil D
10th - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Informational Text
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+5
Le subjonctif - les verbes réguliers et irréguliers - French Subjunctive Lesson
NO PREP digital French subjunctive lesson and activities. Students explore regular and irregular verbs and practice the verb tense through different oral and written activities. Great for distance learning and Senior French learners. Printable handouts, assessment option, instructions, and answers are also included for the teacher. Save yourself SO much prep time! Within this resource you will find: 35 Google Slides™ / PowerPoint™ slides (content, tasks, information etc.) - partially edi
9th - 12th, Higher Education
French, Grammar
AP Language & Composition Mastering the Synthesis Essay Workshop Writing Unit
The Synthesis Essay can be especially daunting for AP Language and Composition students because it not only involves strategic argumentative writing skills, but critical reading and research skills as well. Often times, they produce unorganized, vague essays that lack any substantial flow, specific source evidence, or strong argumentation. This AP test prep writing workshop unit contains comprehensive tools that will guide students through the synthesis essay and teach them how to create meaning
10th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+3
Primary Productivity & Ecosystems - Unit 1 AP Environmental Science Activity
This activity was created for AP Environmental Science but can be a great resource to challenge students in lower levels! Students are given an introduction into definitions and the equation for Net Primary Production. Using three drawings, they color in the details to visualize the overall process of these (sometimes) abstract numbers! Next, students are tasked with calculations of the variables for different biomes which they will ultimately use to build two charts! Lastly, an analysis of the
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Fast Fashion, Is It Worth the Cost? Nonfiction Article Reading Comprehension
This 20-page print and digital lesson on Fast Fashion: Is it worth the cost?includes high-interest, engaging nonfiction texts on current events with comprehension and analysis questions, differentiation, and built-in critical thinking prompts for high school students. This resource supports reading skills, literary analysis, writing development, and real-world relevance through current texts. It most certainly addresses timely concerns such as the ethical creation and consumption of fast fash
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
+8
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