MiddleMeg

Before reading "Abuela Invents the Zero," I like to have my students think about generation gaps and how they affect the relationships that we form. I have several questions listed on slides that I pose to the class prior to reading the story. My students made valuable connections and were truly interested int he video describing all current living generations. In understanding the differences of each generation, students were able to understand not only the older generation of people in their l

This product was designed to use with RSP students or students reading below grade level. It emphasizes the elements of suspense present in Unit 2 of Study Sync and makes the text accessible for lower level students.

Analyze the first 4 chapters of The Outsiders including: - Mapping Out the Plot Structure (up until chapter 4) - Identifying the Setting & Time Period - Identifying the MAJOR & MINOR conflicts thus far - Characterization of both the Greasers & Socs by listing traits/adjectives to describe them and then finding textual evidence to support their answer - Identifying literary elements of similes and symbolism and elaborating on their findings

I have found that rambling definitions to my students does not cement the concepts in their head. I have found links to short clips from movies to teach the concepts. My students are able to clearly grasp what each type of irony means after this lesson. It is one of my favorite lessons to teach each year! This lesson includes: - Google Slide presentation with an anticipatory set question, 2 video examples of verbal irony with whole class discussion questions, 2 video examples of situation iron

Do you students forget to add their last name to the page number? Do they forget how to double space? This document breaks down each step to putting a Google Doc in MLA format. It can be shared on Google Classroom or printed to be placed in a notebook or folder!

I use this activity when my students and I have covered all the literary topics and we need a bit of a break from the typical structure of our classroom! The movie "Balto" has a plethora of material that is easy to analyze and apply to characterization, theme, and plot. The movie report has students identify & analyze: static and dynamic charactersa quote from the movie relating to the thememaking text-to-world connections to the foreshadowing through Grandma Rosieprotagonist and antagonist

This document has a list of transitions that can be used to integrate and explain quotes in academic writing as well as formatting guidelines for citing quotes according to MLA. Can be posted to Google Classroom or printed and placed in notebooks for easy reference.