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Pre-reading activities for The Outsiders, including 5 parts: Part 1: Identity Mapping using the identity ecosystem model Part 2: Vocabulary from chapters 1-5 Part 3: Novel context and roleplaying practice activity Part 4: Take a Stand activity with thematic concepts Part 5: Written reflection on themes from part 4 Includes powerpoint with directions for teaching and packet for students.

Includes Research Essay Packet and Research Essay Topic Choice document to support students in preparing a research essay. This self-guided packet includes video mini-lessons and comprehension check quizzes, along with varied reading-level, nonfiction sources as students work through preparing to research a culturally responsive research topic.

All inclusive research essay packet on identity-based, culturally responsive social issues! Guides students through the steps of the research process: creating a research question, evaluating sources, selecting sources, and writing an annotated bibliography. Each step includes mini-lesson video walkthroughs or comprehension checks so students' work can be self-guided. This packet includes all you need to prepare students to write their first research essay. For use with Research Topic Choice doc

2-3 day pre-reading Anticipation Guide for The Outsiders!Includes 5 parts: Part 1: Identity Ecosystem modeling Part 2: Vocabulary, chapters 1-5 Part 3: Novel Context Part 4: Take a Stand thematic activity Part 5: Thematic reflection in writing For use with my Outsiders Anticipation Guide Powerpoint.

An independent reading all-inclusive lesson plan for independent reading with ESL classes. Includes a powerpoint to guide students in choosing a book and expectations for independent reading time, an exit ticket reflection (reading record), and a do now reading topics list to get students started.

Help students brainstorm and choose a topic for a research essay! Guides students in identifying identity-based social issues that matter to them, evaluating background knowledge, and defining a topic. Also includes a mini-lesson video (linked) on intersectionality. For use with my Research Packet.

Practice identifying and comparing supporting details with this jigsaw activity! First, students are placed into "expert" groups to read and identify details about one myth. Then, students are placed into a second, heterogeneous group in which each student has read a different myth. These students explain a summary of what they read to the rest of the group. Featuring myths from the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Jamaica.

Pre-reading lesson for any Shakespeare play! Includes examining misconceptions and opinions on Shakespeare, overview of context and history, and fun activity to explore language - creating and using Shakespeare-style insults. Includes powerpoint and handout.

A two to three day anticipation guide on The Outsiders, including five parts: Part 1: Identity mapping Part 2: Vocabulary from the first 5 chapters Part 3: Novel context Part 4: Thematic Take A Stand activity Part 5: Written reflection on theme For pre-reading, use with my anticipation guide packet! Teaching directions included in the powerpoint notes.

An overview of the elements of a hero's origin story. Great to use to explore mythology or books like The Lightning Thief. I used this presentation, then wrote each element on a sheet of posterboard and had my students put post-it notes with examples from our reading of The Lightning Thief on each poster.

Practice identifying and comparing supporting details with this jigsaw activity! First, students are placed into "expert" groups to read and identify details about one myth. Then, students are placed into a second, heterogeneous group in which each student has read a different myth. These students explain a summary of what they read to the rest of the group. Featuring myths from the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Jamaica. For use with my "Jigsaw Activity Worksheet: World Mons

I use this sign hung up above a world map. Throughout the year, as my class reads different texts, we put markers on the map to show where our authors are from. Downloads as a four page PDF, for size. All you have to do is print and hang it up. Great for supporting multicultural education and diversity in text choice!

Practice identifying and comparing supporting details with this jigsaw activity! First, students are placed into "expert" groups to read and identify details about one myth. Then, students are placed into a second, heterogeneous group in which each student has read a different myth. These students explain a summary of what they read to the rest of the group. Featuring myths from the Dominican Republic, China, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Jamaica. For use with my "Jigsaw Activity: World Monster Myths.

Shakespeare pre-reading lesson! Introduce students to any Shakespeare play with a fun day of pre-reading. Explore misconceptions about Shakespeare and play with language by creating Shakespeare insults. For use with my Shakespeare Insults handout.

An interactive introduction to compare and contrast language. Suitable for Entering - Transitioning proficiency levels.

Breaks down the steps of peer editing for a long-term essay, project, or other assignment. Works with my Peer Editing Protocol handout.

Student Self-Assessment checklist for narrative writing. Allows students to reflect and review their own writing - perfect for writing conferences or end-of-assessment reflection!

Discussion questions for The Outsiders, chapters 1 - 5, useful for homework, Socratic Seminars, or group discussions. Includes a homework assignment about the questions as well!

Pre-reading activity for any Shakespeare play! Students get familiar with Shakespeare's language and get engaged with the topic by creating insults in Shakespearean English and hurling them at one another. For use with my Shakespeare Pre-reading Powerpoint for a full lesson, or independently.

This survey is given to students at the beginning of the year to get information on both their learning styles and what supports and resources they have at home. Can be done in class or given as a homework assignment.