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 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

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 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

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!

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!

OverviewThis is a ready to print handout that has student identify and rationalize the use of several literary devices in Romeo and Juliet. You can assign this after or during the reading of most acts or scenes of the play.

OverviewThis is a self-guided, common core linked handout that asks students to find examples of and defend the use of several literary devices using text evidence and argumentative writing. This activity is great for after you’ve finished reading the novel as a review or while you’re reading. Just print and handout!

This is a great ready-to-print handout to give to students while reading “The White Man’s Burden” and “The Black Man’s Burden”. It encourages students to unveil the meaning, the tone, the speaker, and more elements of both poems! This could easily turn into a two day lesson and could just as easily be given to the students for sub-work while you’re out of the classroom. Links for poems below! Value buy $$$ WMB http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5478/ BMB http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5476/

OverviewThis is a straightforward, ready-to print anticipation guide perfect for starting a unit on Transcendentalism, Thoreau, Emerson, Whitman, or any other concept that deals with similar concepts. Give students the opportunity to discuss large ideas before reading texts. This is always a great way to create buy-in. Simply print and use! Also, checkout my 2 week Transcendentalism unit that includes this resource and many others! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/TRANSCENDENTALISM-FU

OverviewThis is a ready-to-print study guide for Into the Wild. There are 13 pages of reading comprehension questions. These 200+ questions can be assigned as homework, broken up between groups, or used as supplemental material.

OVERVIEWThis is a collection of 6 sets of reading questions for all 6 chapters of Of Mice and Men. This is ready to print and handout! i had my students read a chapter and answer the questions every Friday. they loved the book! The questions can be simple reading comprehension or you could require students use text evidence to increase rigor. This is a value buy as each set of questions costs .50 cents! Sit, back and watch your kids silently read with these awesome questions!

OverviewThis is an all-inclusive set of 5 worksheets based around Shakespeare’s Sonnets 1-5. All 5 worksheets include the sonnet, a note taking area for students, and 4 common-core aligned analysis questions that make students dig deep. Great resource to do with students in class or as a handout to give student’s familiar with Shakespeare when your are not in your room. Pay a couple bucks for a ready to go set of handouts you can give to your kids all week! What a deal! Additional resourcesSever

OverviewThis is a final, common core-aligned test for Romeo and Juliet. This test includes three sections: Reading comprehension, quote paraphrase, and quote identification. Simply print and your ready to assess!

These are reading questions for all chapters of Into the Wild. Great for in class or at home reading accountability. Thirteen pages and dozens upon dozens of questions for all 18 chapters plus the epilogue.

OverviewThis is an all-encompassing, common-core driven, ready to print and implement lesson that will have kids reading multiple texts, comparing them, analyzing them, and practicing their writing skills all at the same time! Use this for test prep, as an intro to Romeo and Juliet, or on a day that you will have a sub in your room. Includes1) An excerpt from Romeo and Juliet2) An excerpt from Metamorphosis3) An entire sheet of analysis questions based on the two texts 4) A graphic organizer

OverviewSimply print and you’re ready to go! This is a common-core aligned lesson revolving around Dylan Thomas’ famous poem Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night that encourages analytical writing, prompts discussion, and gives students an opportunity to practice their listening skills. Use this as a sub plan or stretch it our over several classes. Included- 3 page handout that includes the poem, reading comprehension assessment, and several discussion questions based on poem. - A high quali

OverviewThis lesson lets students draw conclusions about the events leading up to the Harlem Renaissance. Using several Smithsonian documents, students will summarize, analyze and uncover the conditions in the south that led up to the Great Migration, the Riots of 1919 and the Harlem Renaissance. This is great to use as a background knowledge activity before the Harlem Renaissance. Included- 8 Smithsonian documents uncovering conditions in the South - A 2 page handout that students use to help

Overview This is a self-guided, common-core aligned independent reading project for students. The project gives students the autonomy to pic whatever stories they like from a list of easily accessible stories and then encourages deep questioning, analysis, and comprehension. Standards are listed on the handout and all stories can be found for free using Google