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Printable poster of the Shakespear quote "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet." Microsoft Publisher Document. This is a great quote to have on your wall year round or during your Shakespear unit. It can stimulate discussion because it brings to light the idea that words only ascribe the meaning that we give to them.

A nice worksheet that can be used for students to remember to cover all facets of a document. Details SOAP (Source, Occasion, Audience, Purpose) elements and describes them. This can be used in a notebook or given as a handout. Can also be used with individual assignments as there is space for students to write.

Printable poster of Frederick Douglass with quote attatched. Microsoft Publisher Document. This quote is great to have on your wall. It demonstrates not only the figurative meaning ascribed by the quote but also the literal meaning. It creates great discussion with students as Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist who taught himself to read and escaped slavery.

Need a quick reference handout for introduction writing? Here is a one pager that quickly details the parts of an introductory paragraph and even includes 3 different examples!