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This packet includes: 1. American Gothic Introduction PowerPoint >>American Gothic vs. Original Gothic >>Tone vs. Mood >>Diction >>Suspense >>Romanticism and Dark Romanticism >>Washington Irving background and writing style 2. The Adventures of the Mysterious Picture by Washington Irving >>Embedded questions >>Answer key 3. From Danse Macabre by Stephen King >>Embedde

This is a Unit originally made for an American Literature Class. It has MANY features! There are two main pieces of literature: 1. Oral Story: How Raven Gave Light to the World 2. Native American (Iroquois) Myth: The World on Turtle's Back Included in this Package Unit! 1. Oral Stories to Myths POWERPOINT -->purpose of oral storytelling and rise of myths -->recurring themes and myths -->what can we learn from myths -->Introduction and video of (per PBS) How Raven Gave Light to the

This assessment is over the first 11 chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. It contains 14 multiple choice questions and 3 short answer questions. It is currently formatted to include a GradeCam form for students to place their answers if you have this program. The key is included. It is a word document so completely editable.

Students are instructed to use a picture (32 varying pictures provided) to review three main parts of speech: noun, adjective, and verb. They must list at least 3 of each type of these parts of speech based on the picture (imagination is encouraged!) On the back, they are instructed to write a short story using all of the nouns, adjectives, and verbs they listed. Although I am using this at the high school level with sophomores as a review, it is also a good activity for younger students as we

This short unit was designed to dip our toes into some contemporary literature before beginning a novel. Included in this unit are the following: 1. Vocabulary List and Activity (10 words) 2. Introduction to Joe Hill (author) (PowerPoint) 3. From Danse Macabre by Stephen King (Joe Hill's father) 4. Comprehension Questions (with key and discussion notes) 5. Group Breakdown (pdf) -->3 groups --Searching for Figurative Language in the story --Indirect

The Bill of Life at the beginning of this novel offers valuable insight into the society and context of this novel. Students take time to read and analyze these lines, making inferences about the time period and the society in which the characters live. Although answers will vary, possible answers are provided on the answer key.

This pack includes: 1. Introduction PowerPoint >>What is an argument >>Organization breakdown that aligns with outline >>What is/importance of counterargument 2. Essay Outline (Microsoft Word) >>Topic: Government surveillance, as used by the NSA, is necessary to keep Americans safe. >>Topic easily changed 3. Essay Rubric (Microsoft Word)

Included in this pack: Lesson 1:  Lyrics + History NotesRead the notes Complete the notes (Lesson 1 - Notes and Response) Lyric Analysis Example Read the lyrics and notes Complete the responses/questions (Lesson 1 - Notes and Response)Lesson 2:  Analyze Intro Review the song analysis from lesson 1 Analyze two song excerpts Lesson 3:  Lyrics in Quarantine (Google Form)Songs were created during every historic event, showing how people felt as well as their perspective on the world that unfolded a

After studying the Hero's Journey and applying the stages to some stories, I wanted to wrap up our unit with something a bit more creative to let their imaginations fly! Thus was born the Hero's Journey Creative Story. This package includes: 1. The Hero's Journey notes --> detailed powerpoint including examples and definitions for the 12 stages of the Hero's Journey 2. The Hero's Journey Creative Story Pre-writing --> includes brief character questions, setting creation, and outline for

6 different excerpts designed for students to individually or in small groups identify the purpose of a piece of literature. Please check out the "Author's Purpose: Easy as Pie" Graphic Organizer in my store as an introduction to this topic!

Many teachers are familiar with Dual Entry Journals. This is a detailed, 1-page instruction on how to complete a dual entry journal. The quote/response example is from To Kill a Mockingbird (specifically during the trial scene when Mayella is talking).

Basic information on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Opens with a personal connection for the students with asking what they wanted to be when they were little kids to drive home the point that we are always moving and changing on this hierarchy.

This powerpoint guides a class in a discussion about what makes a great story in their opinion. We took tallies for each question to see where we landed on what was more important and we discussed WHY that was so. Some of the questions include: -Do you care more about the characters or events? -Do you like to read about places you are familiar with or far-off, imaginary, different places? After this, we looked at pictures and discussed how the story would be altered if we changed the narrator

This guided graphic organizer helps students chronologically order 8 main events in a reading. Then it pushes students to apply this thought process to not only the reading, but also their lives when connecting to how they chose what is truly vital to the story. Instructions: After you read, choose the events you find to be most important. These are the events that are vital to the story plot and character development. List at least 8 in chronological order in the bubbles provided. Then ans

This assessment has 17 multiple choice questions and 3 short answer questions for a total of 20. It is over only chapters 4-6 of The Great Gatsby and includes a section on Color Symbolism in the book! An answer key with suggested responses to short answer questions is provided. The test is 3 pages long with the answer key following on the 4th, 5th, and 6th pages. It is on a word document and completely editable!

Hall Pass directions/outlines are at the top of this sheet. On the bottom are three hall passes, numbered and labeled for Quarter 1. States that students will be given 3 hall passes per quarter. At the end of the quarter, they can be traded in for extra credit/prizes. Printed on the hall passes: This pass excuses the beholder from class for no more than five minutes. Use it, lose it, trade it, or sell it, but remember: Unused passes can be cashed in for extra credit or rewards one fateful

The poem: Do Not Go Gentle Into that Good Night 7 EOC style multiple choice questions

This is a simple worksheet pitting adjectives against adverbs. The top of the page is devoted to the questions answered by adverbs while the bottom is a worksheet. It is designed to be cut in half and the top half kept by the students in their binder/notes.

This is the FREE companion PowerPoint to my grammar trifold. This PowerPoint covers the 8 main parts of speech as well as offers example sentences for each. Check out my Grammar Trifold in my store as well!

Vocabulary Flashcard Directions with Example Directions include: Side One • Write the vocabulary letter in large clear letters. • Then write the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) Side Two • Write the definition • Put some type of visual that goes with the word, either drawn or printed out