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This no-prep activity includes all six signposts illustrated in an original, engaging story to which students can relate. Studying the signposts as they function in a complete story rather than piecemeal helps students grasp how each signpost works by itself as well as how all six signposts work together. Great for a sub, this self-contained resource includes a two-page story, “On the Dance Floor,” and three pages of signpost graphic organizers with two signposts per page. All the signposts are

This no-prep activity includes all six signposts illustrated in an original, engaging story about two brothers, Yanni and Max. Students can learn or review the six signposts and then identify the signposts as they function in a complete four-page story, “Apollo Milkshake.” Six pages of signpost graphic organizers are great note-taking tools as the signposts are described within the organizer, along with two questions related to the signpost. Students can work independently or in groups or statio

Whether you are looking for a comprehensive analysis of Chekhov's masterpiece or a differentiated approach to the play, this bundle is for you. Specific, detailed coverage--including graphic organizers, writing and discussion activities, and varied assessment--helps students grasp: ThemeCharacterDialogueSettingPlotConflictStage DirectionsTheatrical InnovationsHistorical ContextAuthor's PurposeThoroughly researched, this bundled resource makes The Cherry Orchard accessible to students and helps

The First Day, a short but impactful story, could be a master class on how to use sensory and figurative language. This versatile resource (lesson, sub, class discussion, homework, etc.) is intended to help students analyze Jones’ language and how it functions as a storytelling technique. The first two graphic organizer worksheets focus on sensory language. Students carefully read and identify details for each of the five senses. As they track the sensory details of the narrator’s world, stude

Designed to save you time and provide options to help all students improve their reading skills, this no-prep resource includes all five nonfiction signposts illustrated in an original nonfiction article about Taylor Swift. The text is provided in two formats, and both open-ended and scaffolded graphic organizers help target students’ individual needs. All the nonfiction signposts are illustrated at least twice. Great for: sub workindependent practicesmall groupsinterventionenrichmentThis origi

This no-prep activity includes all six signposts illustrated in an original, engaging story about a girl spending time with her grandmother. Studying the signposts as they function in a complete story rather than piecemeal helps students grasp how each signpost works by itself as well as how all six signposts work together. Great for a sub, this self-contained resource includes a two-page short story, “The Sights of Paris,” and three pages of signpost graphic organizers with two signposts per p

Great for a sub, extra practice, pairs, or assessment, this self-contained Reading Comprehension resource includes: An original, relatable two-page story, “On the Dance Floor” A 10-question multiple-choice quiz that helps assess students’ grasp of story elements, including characterization, point of view, theme, and moreA separate, 10-question multiple-choice quiz that helps assess students’ grasp of all 6 Notice & Note Fiction SignpostsSome knowledge of Story Elements and Fiction Signposts is a

An ideal introduction to The Known World’s Edward P. Jones! The First Day is a short but masterful example of how powerful a short story can be. The first part of this resource is intended to help students identify and analyze how Jones uses comparison/contrast as a storytelling technique. A graphic organizer helps students track and analyze these contrasts. A two-page completed graphic organizer is also included. The completed worksheets are essentially answer keys, but I left off this termi

This all-inclusive resource includes two original, accessible, and relatable poems—with differing lengths for adaptability. The poems, comprehension questions/quizzes, and writing activities help students read and understand poetry while preparing them for STAAR and other types of assessment. Supporting each poem are 8 multiple-choice questions and a creative writing activity page. In addition, a quick quiz asks students to identify the similarities and differences between the two poems. Answer

Includes new graphic organizers on environmental and other themes!The Cherry Orchard can be difficult for students if they read it without sufficient context. This resource highlights the essential historical context of the play as well as Chekhov's literary innovations and then guides students as they apply this information to explore the themes of The Cherry Orchard. Students will see Chekhov as a relatable and modern writer.The Vital Statistics page provides an overview of Chekhov’s life

This resource is intended to help students carefully read and think about the details—other than dialogue—that Chekhov provides for the characters in The Cherry Orchard. In these worksheets and quiz, students are asked to identify the appearance, objects, and gestures or other significant traits for all but the peripheral characters. A total of three worksheets for students to complete are provided for the twelve main characters. Three completed worksheets for these characters are also provide

This resource will help students get a thorough grasp of The Cherry Orchard and is great preparation for the AP and other exams. The true/false quiz is designed to give you a quick read on how the students are comprehending the play. A series of in-depth writing/discussion prompts can be used for essays, short-answer, or journal writing. The prompts cover the play as a whole and are also great for discussion or group work. The test is in three parts. Part 1 is multiple choice and can be used

Chekhov's dialogue can be challenging for students. This resource helps students mine for the clues to meaning he provides in the stage directions, which are something students often overlook. Instead of glossing over these stage directions, students will learn that they are critical and significant indicators of character and theme. Students are asked to make predictions based on the clues in Chekhov’s setting of each of the four acts. Worksheets for students to complete (independently or in

Reading Beckett is not like reading other playwrights. He does not use the dramatic conventions students usually rely on to help them through the play. This resource is intended to help students focus on the details, however sparse, that Beckett provides for the characters in Waiting for Godot. First students read a few very short excerpts of what Beckett himself said about the characters in the play. Then they draw from that as they read and complete the graphic organizers. In these worksheets

This Waiting for Godot quiz provides three different types of questions to help you assess how students are grasping both acts of the play. Part 1 consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that can be used with quiz parts 2 and 3, or it can be used as a shorter stand-alone quiz. Part 2 asks students to match dialogue to character. Part 3 is one short-answer essay question that builds on Part 2 and links character, dialogue, and theme.

The organizers in this dialogue and plot package are great reading, homework, and discussion tools. The “Deciphering Dialogue” worksheets help students think about characters’ wants as they track dialogue for twelve characters in The Cherry Orchard. They note what is confusing to them and make predictions about what the dialogue might mean. There are three dialogue worksheets for students to complete. These are open-ended and can be used for independent work or homework and then for class discus

This no-prep lesson includes: An original and accessible poemA comprehension quiz with 12 multiple-choice questions that cover everything from figurative language to making inferencesAn idea-generating graphic organizer (with a fully completed example/key)A creative writing activity pageAll parts work together to help students read, understand, and write poetry while preparing them for STAAR and other types of standardized assessment. Instilling a love of poetry now can lead to a lifelong love

This resource is intended to help students carefully read and think about Beckett’s sparse set and stage directions that are essential to understanding Waiting for Godot. While Beckett was notorious for not wanting to talk about his work, he did give us a few insights regarding the setting and stage directions. Drawing from his insights, the writing activities offer different ways of exploring the setting within the broader parameters of image and theme. They can be used for homework or class w

These worksheets cover all four acts of the play and can be used as reading warm-up, homework, or discussion or group work. The first three pages of this resource contain graphic organizers designed to help learners make predictions about the meaning of 18 vocabulary words in the play. The last three pages are essentially an answer key. I do not label these pages as such so that you have flexibility if you’d like to give them to students as a study or reference guide.