James Given

Product discusses, teaches and assesses the 6 biases found in news stories (print or television). This product includes: - A Powerpoint that introduces students to the 6 forms of bias. - A handout that assesses students’ knowledge of 6 biases as they read an article or view a news story. - 2 news clips from opposing sources based on the same story. The story being covered is the story of Micheal Brown. The two clips are from MSNBC and FOX. Both have certain biases and since the content (story

This is a project I love doing with my kids when we have a week a little extra time during the school year. This is a sales presentation in which students create a product or a service and have to pitch it to the class (potential customers). They also have to develop a business plan that is turned in on the day of their presentation. Kids love this and it helps them understand some real-world business skills. Resources: - Sales pitch project instruction sheet and directions. - Sales pitch pre

OverviewThis is an end of the unit project for The Crucible that mixes creative writing and article analysis. After reading The Crucible, students will choose three items from the board that makes a tic-tac-toe win (three horizontal, vertical, or diagonally). This lets students interact with characters and ideas from text in multiple ways. My kid had a lot of fun with it. Includes - Tic-Tac-Toe Project Board - 3 articles with analysis and close reading questions based on the content or conc

This is a free backwards design lesson plan template. This has helped me quickly design lesson plans for my daily lessons. It’s short, to the point, and easy to use. I have seen too many lesson plan templates that are 3-4 pages long. This is realistic and a great, quick, resource/tool to have in your educator toolbox. *Please leave a positive review for this free resource! It’d really help! Thanks, James Given

OverviewThis is an all-inclusive, itemized research Harlem Renaissance project that students can use to research important influencers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance. This has very straight-forward directions that tell students what they need to accomplish for their presentation, slide-by-slide. This is a great “set and forget” assignment that encourages students to take learning into they own hands without sacrificing the rigor that you no doubt demand. Some of the artists students can c

This is a 2 page worksheet (front and back) that offers 2 translated excerpts from Homer’s, The Odyssey. Accompanying the text are several guided reading questions that align to common core standards. This is a great introduction activity for students just learning about epic poetry, Homer, etc. Would be a great worksheet for a day in which you plan on having a sub as well since it is all inclusive and text is translated. The excerpts are from the following books of The Odyssey. - Sailing from

OverviewThis is a ready-to-print, common-core aligned, 5 day unit for the film Bend it Like Beckham. This 5 day unit is broken up into digestible, class length sizes in which students view a portion of the film and then work on certain skills for that viewing. This unit deals with internal and external conflict as well as analytical writing. Standards are posted directly on each assignment for the day. This is a great enrichment activity for any time in which you want to offer something fun to

This is a comprehensive final test for Othello. 41 questions that include multiple choice, character quote identification, and a short answer question. Simply print and hand out! All the work is done for you! Enjoy!

This was a favorite in my classroom because of the practicality of it. I had several students use this to get a real job and because their success came straight from my room, they often found more value in school. Documents: Resume Work Packet Editable, blank resume template for students to use/draw inspiration from. File: File is a .zip with both resources in it. Duration: I usually spent between 4 and 5 days on the process. 2-3 for planning, using packet, and 2 for plugging in info i

OverviewThis is a full unit based around The Modernist Movement in Lit! This all-inclusive unit sets up what Modernism is, what authors were involved in the movement, and examples of several stories and poems from the movement! Some items include: - Webquest - 3 short stories (with handouts) - 3 poems (with handouts) - Intro .PPT (with handouts) - Group projects - Final paper - Rubrics - Your purchase Includes 30 days of Teacher/Admin coaching sessions free! You do not need to have set up this m

OverviewThis is a ready-to-print activity for students. It will allow them to research some of the history behind the movement of Transcendentalism. It is self-led and is a great tool to encourage inidivual work with minimal teacher overview. DirectionsStudents will now have time to dig deeper and research more about the Movement of Transcendentalism. They will use WebQuest to do this. The Webquest has all necessary links to answer the questions and will prompt students to learn more than the c

OVERVIEWThis is a 9 day unit that covers Transcendentalism in an introductory way to students. It covers the beginnings of the movement, Emerson, Thoreau, and Coleman. MATERIALS Three PowerPoints, seven student handouts, two excerpts, six Transcendentalism photos, links to extra resources, final writing project, and directions for all activities. DIRECTIONS FOR ACTIVITIES DAY 1: Students will fill out an anticipation guide based on the ideas of Transcendentalism. This could be done indiv

OverviewThis is a Common-Core aligned assessment based on chapters 1-13 of Things Fall Apart. Great assessment to grab if you’re in a pinch or you don’t want a low quality recall assessments.

OverviewThese are student book marks that can be used during your class’ reading of Things Fall Apart. On each book mark you’ll find a plethora of vocab words and definitions taken directly from the book. Students can constantly reference these book marks as they read the novel and giving them something with resources on it will help boost buy in.

OverviewThis is a straightforward, ready-to print handout perfect for starting a unit on Transcendentalism, Thoreau, Emerson, Whitman, or any other lesson that deals with similar concepts. Included is a .ppt presentation and a student handout that ecourgaegs students to take part in the lecture and not be off task. Simply print and use! DirectionsAs you go through the introductory PowerPoint on Transcendentalism, have students use the handout to copy down important takeaways from lecture. I will

OverviewThis product includes 5 full study guides for all 5 acts of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. This is not just 5 sets of boring questions! Each study guide has 1) several triple entry journals complete with excerpts from the play that students are encouraged to connect their own experiences to 2) A set of vocabulary from the specific act that students will define to help achieve maximum understanding and 3) A set of common-core aligned study guide questions. Assign these study guides for hom

OVERVIEW This is a simple yet extremely creative and formative assessment for students who have finished Oedipus. Students are asked to create an 8 box (minimum) comic strip that tells the tragic tale of Oedipus. This is great to assign at the end of the week and allows your creative or shy students to demonstrate their knowledge. You can easily add a writing portion to this as well. This is ready to go and ready to print. Sit back and watch your student's amazing comics come to life! INCLUDED

OverviewThis is a great intro activity for starting TKAM. This anticipation guide will prompt discussion based around the large concepts of the book and introduce students to the larger, thematic elements of the book as well. This is ready-to-print and ready to go!

OverviewThis is an all-inclusive, ready-to-print, common-core aligned final test for Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Julius Caesar. Students will have text dependent questions, quote identification and character recognition questions. This will ensure that students have a well-rounded and thorough understanding of the play. Enjoy this ready-to-go test!

OverviewIncluded in this product you will find 5 complete study guides for all five acts of Romeo and Juliet. You can assign these study guides as students read each act in class, for a complimentary homework assignment or as a review for the entire play. Included in these study guides are vocab definitions, reading comprehension questions, and literary device practice. Simply print and you’re ready to go!