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This 30+ page resource on Langston Hughes's "Thank You Ma'am" focuses on characterization and theme. It includes: text of the storydifferentiated characterization worksheets - both printable and digital (Google Slide)Powerpoint on identifying themetheme worksheets that go with the powerpoint - both printable and digital (Google Slide)Reading check quiz (literal comprehension) - both printable and Google FormTest on the story - both printable and Google FormAnswer keys Feel free to contact me wi

This full year unit of Do Nows (or Bell Ringers) is a great classroom management tool, assessment tool, and just plain fun activity for you and your students. It is designed for a middle school or high school English class (I use it with my high school special education students). If you struggle with getting your students focused and started at the beginning of class, these do nows are for you! I have mine displayed as the students walk in and they are now trained to take out their notebooks

This bundle includes resources for every act of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. I use them with my high school special education students and they are extremely useful in helping my students understand better, and enjoy the play! Each act contains the following: PPT summaries of each scene Fill-in the Blank Worksheets Quiz Answer Keys for all Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns - I would love to connect! Remember, if you rate and review a product you will

This resource is for Act 1 of The Tragedy of Macbeth and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and in my In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all 7 scenes of Act 1 Fill-in the Blank Worksheets for Act 1 Quiz of Act 1 Answer Keys for all Please feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect! And p

This short story mini-unit on Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is designed or middle school to high school students (I use it with my special education high schoolers). It is a perfect way to kick off Women's History Month or any time of the year for that matter. The unit takes about 5-7 days to complete and includes: Teacher Guide Anticipation Guide Comprehension Check (reading check quiz) Plot Diagram worksheet Powerpoint on Identifying Theme Symbolism/Theme worksheet Paired Text worksheet Te

Use this 9 week unit of Do Nows (Bell Ringers) in your middle school or high school English Class (I use it with my high school special ed students). Do Nows are a great behavior management tool as they set the task and expectation immediately in the classroom. This 9 week unit will cover one marking period in most districts. I have designed it to cover the first marking period but it can be used at any time. Each day of the week has a different theme: Mood Board Monday - students will view 9 p

This resource is on Act 3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and my In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all three scenes of Act 3 Fill-In the Blank Worksheets for Act 3 Quiz for Act 3 Answer Keys for all If you enjoy this quiz please check out the links below for Acts 1 and 2 and loo

This resource is on Act 5 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and is designed for high school students. I use it with my special education, resource room, and In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required. I just use the powerpoint to supplement their understanding, and then print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all 5 scenes in Act 5 Fill-in the Blank Worksheets for Act 5 Quiz for Act 5 Answer Keys for all Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

This resource is on Act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and my In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all three scenes of Act 4 Fill-In the Blank Worksheets for Act 4 Quiz for Act 4 Answer Keys for all If you enjoy this quiz please check out the links below for Acts 1, 2, and 3. Ju

This resource is on Act 1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and my In-Class Support classes. There is not prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all three scenes of Act 1 Fill-In the Blank Worksheets for Act 1 Quiz for Act 1 Answer Keys for all Please feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect!

These units are all designed for middle school to high school age students. I use them with my high school Special Education classes. All of the units require no prep on your part. Their contents are listed below: The Gift of the Magi: teacher guide and instructionsanticipation guidereading check quiz (literal comprehension)vocabulary (context clues) worksheetirony worksheetfigurative language worksheetsymbolism worksheetpaired text activity with the poem "I Am Offering This Poem To You"culmi

This is a unit I have used for middle school students as well as my Special Education high school students. It is on O. Henry's short story "The Gift of the Magi," and is perfect for teaching a variety of skills. The unit generally takes me about a week but can be shortened or lengthened based on your needs. It includes: teacher guide and rationaleanticipation guidereading check quiz (literal comprehension)vocabulary (context clues) activityirony activityfigurative language activitysymboli

What better way to begin Women's History Month than with this Webquest on Shirley Jackson! Perfect for any time of year, this no prep resource is aimed at high middle school to high school age. I always use it before beginning a unit on Shirley Jackson and the students enjoy learning about her life and career. Feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect! And please also take a moment to leave me feedback after downloading this product. Remember - when you rate and

This resource is for Act 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and in my In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all 4 scenes of Act 2 Fill-in the Blank Worksheets for Act 2 Quiz for Act 2 Answer Keys for all Please feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect! And pl

This resource is on Act 2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and is designed for high school students. I use it with my resource room/special education classes and my In-Class Support classes. There is no prep required - just show the powerpoint and print out the worksheets and quiz. Included are: PPT with summaries for all four scenes of Act 2 Fill-In the Blank Worksheets for Act 2 Quiz for Act 2 Answer Keys for all Please feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect! And

These units are designed for middle school to high school aged students. I often use them with my high school Special Education classes. This bundle includes a webquest on Shirley Jackson, and mini-units on both "Charles" and "The Lottery." No prep required!! Perfect for a unit during Women's History Month or any time of year. "Charles" mini-unit includes: teacher instructions anticipation guide comprehension check quiz vocabulary worksheet close reading worksheets with story formatted to

This is such a great story to celebrate Black History Month. My students always love it! This product is aimed towards middle school to high school (I use it with my high school Resource Room). There are differentiated worksheets on: Direct and Indirect CharacterizationFigurative LanguageThemeThere are also two powerpoints to help teach the lessons: Characterization powerpointtheme powerpointFinally there is a Figurative Language game that the students always enjoy! Feel free to contact me w

This short story mini-unit on Shirley Jackson's "Charles" is designed for middle school to high school students (I use it with my special education high schoolers). It is a perfect way to kick of Women's History Month or any time of the year for that matter. The unit takes about 1 to 1 1/2 weeks to complete and includes: Teacher's Instructions Anticipation Guide Comprehension Check quiz Vocabulary worksheet Close Reading worksheets with story formatted to aide in close reading Powerpoint on

This is a NO PREP differentiated short story unit for O. Henry's "A Retrieved Reformation." I have used it for middle school students as well as my Special Education high school students and they love it! There are both digital and printable versions of the activities. It contains the following: Printable and editable plot diagramPrintable and editable story with guided reading questions - there are both modified and unmodified versionsPrintable and editable vocabulary cloze activityJournal/

Celebrate Black History Month with this no prep webquest on August Wilson. I use it before beginning a unit on Fences with my high school students. It can be used in its printable format or digitally as well. Whatever work best for you and your students!! If you enjoy this product please check out some of my other webquests: Walter Dean Myers WebquestLangston Hughes WebquestJason Reynolds WebquestPlease feel free to contact me with any questions - I would love to connect! And please also ta